JP2016146922A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance game amusement by performing a presentation suggesting an expectation degree of a win in a new performance mode.SOLUTION: A game machine 1 includes: a first ball entrance part (20XN); a second ball entrance part (20ZN) where a game ball passes therethrough enters; a route (20Y) where the game ball entered the first ball entrance part passes; ball entrance detection means (a first start port sensor 20a) for detecting a ball entrance to the first ball entrance part; winning information generation means for generating winning information (a first start winning command) when storing numerical information; ball entrance time determination means for determining whether or not the numerical information corresponding to the generated winning information is specific numerical information; and ball entrance presentation performance means capable of performing a specific presentation (e.g., a presentation shown in Fig.41 (a) (b)) suggesting an expectation degree of a win on the basis of the determination result by the ball entrance time determination means, during a period when a game ball entered the first ball entrance part enters the second ball entrance part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 41

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  A gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine has a lottery lottery based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition, and the result of the jackpot lottery is indicated by a symbol that is stopped and displayed via a variable display. When the jackpot is won, the symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific stop mode, and then a jackpot game advantageous to the player is executed.

  As such a gaming machine, whether or not to win is determined based on numerical information such as a random number acquired at the time of entering the entrance, and during the variable display of the effect symbols displayed on the image display device, SP reach, pseudo-ream, etc. A gaming machine is known that can execute an effect that suggests the degree of expectation of winning (for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, it is provided with a pre-determination means for determining numerical information acquired at the time of entering the entrance, before starting the variable display of the special symbol (and the production symbol), and the determination (pre-determination) by the pre-determination means In order to suggest the degree of expectation based on the result, there is also a gaming machine that can change the aspect of the effect reserved image displayed on the image display device before the start of the change of the special symbol (and the effect symbol) (for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2008-188056 A JP 2011-24756 A

  The presence / absence of execution of an effect that suggests the degree of expectation of winning (hereinafter also referred to as an implied effect) is determined by the result of the determination as to whether or not the determination is made based on the numerical information. For this reason, in any of the gaming machines described above, after the game ball has entered the entrance for acquiring numerical information, the suggestion effect is executed in the image display device. However, many players are accustomed to the suggestion effect being executed by the image display device after entering the entrance. For this reason, it is difficult to give a new interest to the player, no matter how much the suggestion is made at such a production timing. In other words, there is room for improvement in improving the interest by the execution mode of the suggestion effect.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the subject is to improve amusement interest by performing an effect suggesting the degree of expectation in a new execution manner.

  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 first entrance part (20XN) arranged in a game area (3) on the game board (2) and capable of entering a game ball;
A second incoming ball part (20ZN) into which a game ball that has passed through the first incoming ball part enters;
A path (20Y) through which a game ball that is interposed between the first and second ball entrance parts and enters the first ball entrance part;
A special prize opening (large prize opening 30) arranged in the game area;
Incoming detection means (first start port sensor 20a) for detecting the entrance of a game ball into the first ingress part,
Numeric information acquisition means (game control microcomputer 81 for performing the process of step S212) for acquiring numerical information based on the entry detection by the entry detection means;
Storage means (first special figure storage unit 85a) capable of storing numerical information acquired by the numerical information acquisition means up to a predetermined upper limit number;
When a predetermined determination condition is satisfied (NO in step S1406), a determination unit for determining whether or not the player is successful based on the numerical information stored in the storage unit (game control microcomputer 81 that performs the processes of steps S1504 and S1505) )When,
Based on the result of the winning / non-winning determination by the winning / non-winning determining means, special game executing means for executing a special game for opening the special winning opening (game control microcomputer 81 for performing the process of step S1307);
Based on the numerical information stored in the storage means, winning information (first start winning command) including information indicating whether the numerical information is specific numerical information determined as the winning by the success / failure determination means ) For winning information generation means (game control microcomputer 81 for performing the process of step S213) generated when the numerical information is stored,
When the winning information is generated by the winning information generating means, based on the winning information, whether or not the numerical information corresponding to the winning information is the specific numerical information. A microcomputer 91) for performing the process of step S4604;
Based on the determination result by the determining unit at the time of entering the ball, a specification that suggests the degree of expectation of the hit before the game ball that has entered the first ball entering unit enters the second ball entering unit A game machine (pachinko game machine), characterized in that it includes a pitch effect execution means (a microcomputer 91 for effect control that performs the process of step S4608) capable of executing the effects (eg, FIGS. 41 (a) and 41 (b)). 1).

  According to the invention relating to the means 1, numerical information is acquired at the time of entering the first entering portion, and the determination by the entering time determination means is made based on the winning information generated based on the numerical information. Then, based on the result of the determination, a specific effect that suggests the degree of expectation of winning is performed. This specific effect is executed until the game ball that has passed through the first entrance part passes through the second entrance part. Therefore, as long as it is possible to make the player feel that the numerical information is acquired when entering the second entrance part, that is, the second entrance part is a “starting port” such as a so-called “Hesso chucker”. If it can be made to feel, it will be possible to make it feel that the timing at which the expected degree of winning is suggested is earlier than before. And it becomes possible to raise a game entertainment interest by execution of such a specific production.

The invention according to means 2
A gaming machine according to means 1, wherein
Providing effect symbol display means (first image display device 7) for displaying the effect symbol (8L, 8C, 8R) indicating the result of the determination of success or failure,
The effect symbol display means is arranged in a central portion of the game board,
The second pitching part is a gaming machine characterized in that it is arranged below the effect symbol display means in the gaming board.

  For example, in many of the known type 1 type gaming machines, a symbol display device for displaying effect symbols is arranged at the center of the game board, and a starting port is arranged below the symbol display device. According to the invention relating to means 2, the effect symbol display means is arranged at the center of the game board, and the second entrance part is arranged below the effect symbol display means on the game board. It is possible to easily make the second entrance part look like a start port of a gaming machine.

The invention according to means 3 is
A gaming machine according to means 1 or means 2,
The game effect execution means performs an effect that changes according to the behavior of a game ball that is in the route or enters the second ball entry section as the specific effect. It is.

  According to the invention according to means 3, the entry effect execution means performs an effect according to the behavior of the game ball that is in the route or enters the second entry part as the specific suggestion effect. Will be linked to the behavior of the game ball. Therefore, it becomes possible for the player to feel a sense of interlocking with the game ball, and it is possible to enhance the effect of producing a specific performance.

The invention according to means 4 is
A gaming machine according to means 3, wherein
The game board has a translucent part (screen visual recognition part 2A) made of a material that transmits light at a position on the back side of at least one of the path and the second ball entry part,
The entrance effect execution means is a gaming machine characterized in that the specific effect is performed using an image display means (second image display device 17) arranged on the back side of the light transmitting part.

  According to the invention relating to the means 4, the entrance effect execution means performs a specific effect through the translucent part on the back side of at least one of the route and the second entrance part. For this reason, when a game ball passes in front of the light-transmitting part, or when a specific effect is to be performed immediately after it passes, the ball enters the first ball entry part and enters the second ball entry part. It is possible to reliably show a specific effect to the player who is gazing at the whereabouts of the game ball until.

The invention according to means 5 is
A gaming machine according to means 4, wherein
The entrance effect executing means generates an effect that constitutes one design (for example, “burning ball” shown in FIG. 41B) by the image displayed on the image display means and the game ball as the specific effect. It is a gaming machine characterized by performing.

  According to the invention relating to means 5, the entry effect execution means performs an effect constituting one design by the image displayed on the image display means and the game ball, so that the game after entering the first entry portion It becomes possible to give a novel impression as if the game ball has changed to a player who watches the whereabouts of the ball. Therefore, it is possible to make a specific effect a strong impact effect.

The invention according to means 6 is
A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5,
An effect symbol display means for displaying an effect symbol indicating the result of the success / failure determination,
The effect symbol display means displays the effect symbol in a predetermined first variation manner over the time required for the game ball that has entered the first entrance part to reach the second entrance part. The gaming machine is characterized in that it is displayed in a second variation mode that has a greater degree of variation than the one variation mode.

  According to the invention relating to the means 6, the effect symbol display means displays the effect symbol in a predetermined first variation manner over the time required for the game ball that has entered the first entry part to reach the second entry part. After that, it is displayed in the second variation mode in which the degree of variation is larger than the first variation mode. Therefore, when the display in the first variation mode is started at the time of entering the first entrance part, not the entrance to the first entrance part but the entrance to the second entrance part. The player can be made to recognize that the change of the production symbol has started, and the player can easily make the second entrance part look like a starting point of the gaming machine.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve amusement interest by performing an effect suggesting the degree of expectation of winning in a new execution mode.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment (first embodiment) of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of a portion A shown in FIG. 1 and is a view showing display devices provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the main control board of the same gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the sub control board of the same gaming machine. It is a figure explaining the detail of RAM with which a main control board is provided. It is a figure explaining the detail of RAM with which a sub control board is provided. It is a table | surface which shows a response | compatibility etc. with the type of winning and the opening pattern of a big prize opening. It is a table | surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot type determination table, (C) is a reach determination table, (D) is a normal symbol per determination table, and (E) is a normal symbol variation. It is a pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a specific table of a start winning command. 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 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 special figure 2 random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 random number shift processing. 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 special electric accessory process. It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of a power interruption monitoring process. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of a reception interruption process. It is a flowchart of a 2 ms timer interruption process. 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 an entrance effect determination process. It is a flowchart of a change production start process. It is a flowchart of a change production end process. It is a determination table of entrance effect random numbers. It is a partial enlarged front view showing the 1st entrance part, the 2nd entrance part and course with which the game machine is provided among the gaming machines concerning the 1st form, and the circumference. It is a perspective view of the 1st entrance part, the 2nd entrance part, a course, and its circumference among gaming machines concerning the 1st form. About the entrance effect which concerns on a 1st form, (a) is a mode before a game ball enters a 2nd entrance part, (b) is an aspect when a game ball enters a 2nd entrance part. It is explanatory drawing shown, respectively. It is a front view of the game machine concerning the 2nd form. It is a partial enlarged front view showing the 1st entrance part, the 2nd entrance part and course with which the game machine is provided among the gaming machines concerning the 2nd form, and the circumference. (A) is the partial enlarged front view which shows the 1st entrance part, the 2nd entrance part, route, and the periphery which concern on a modification, (b) is a perspective view which shows them. It is the partial enlarged front view which shows the 1st entrance part which concerns on a modification, a 2nd entrance part, a path | route, and its periphery. It is explanatory drawing which shows the entrance effect of a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the entrance effect of a modification. About the fluctuation | variation of the effect design of a modification, (a) is a 1st fluctuation aspect, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows a 2nd fluctuation aspect. It is the elements on larger scale which show the 1st entrance part of a modification, the 2nd entrance part, a course, and the circumference.

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. 4). In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails (not shown) for guiding a game ball are projected. The game board 2 of this embodiment is a transparent plate made of a transparent synthetic resin (for example, acrylic resin). That is, the entire game board 2 is a light transmitting part that transmits light. For this reason, a device (such as a second image display device 17 to be described later) or a member arranged on the back side of the game board 2 is replaced with a game board 2 (and a glass (not shown) arranged on the front side of the game board 2). It is possible to make a player visually recognize through the board.

  The game board 2 includes two image display devices (a first image display device 7 and a second image display device 17). Among these, a first image display device 7 (corresponding to the effect symbol display means) which is a liquid crystal display device is provided at the center of the game area 3 of the game board 2 (see FIG. 1). On the first display screen 7 a of the first image display device 7, an effect symbol that performs variable display of effect symbols (identification symbols) 8 </ b> L, 8 </ b> C, and 8 </ b> R synchronized with variable display of a first special symbol and a second special symbol described later. There is a display area. 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 composed of a plurality of symbols representing numbers such as “1” to “9”, for example. The first image display device 7 displays a first special symbol display 41a and a second special symbol display 41b (see FIG. 2), which will be described later, by a combination of left, middle, and right effect symbols. The result of variable display of the symbol and the second special symbol (that is, the result of the big hit 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”. If the game is lost, 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 by the first image display device 7 rather than by the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b. The position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed. In addition, as a variation display mode of the effect design, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction.

  The first image display device 7 is not only for the effect design variable display effect using the effect symbols as described above, but also for the jackpot effect that is performed in parallel with the jackpot game (one of the special games) A demonstration effect or the like is displayed on the first display screen 7a. In the effect symbol variable display effect, effect images other than effect symbols such as background images and character images are displayed in addition to effect symbols such as numbers. Moreover, the 1st image display apparatus 7 displays the production | presentation hold image 200 on the 1st display screen 7a according to the memory | storage number of below-mentioned 1st special figure hold and 2nd special figure hold. In addition, the center part of the game board 2 means the part containing the center of the up-down direction and the left-right direction of the game board.

  On the other hand, a second image display device 17 (corresponding to an image display means) that is a liquid crystal display device having a rectangular second display screen 17a is provided on the back side of the game board 2 (FIGS. 1, 39 to 39). 41). The second image display device 17 is a mode in which the player visually recognizes the rectangular second display screen 17a through a screen viewing unit 2A described later on the game board 2 (see FIG. 41). The second image display device 17 displays the entrance effect described later in detail on the second display screen 17a.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 3 and in front of the first image display device 7, a center decorative body 10 made of a transparent synthetic resin is arranged in the same manner as the game board 2. A decorative member 13 representing characters, figures, and the like is disposed on the center decorative body 10. The center decoration body 10 also includes a first entrance 20XN (first start winning opening, first entrance) that forms an entrance through which a game ball can enter, and an exit 20XX that discharges the game ball. A tunnel-shaped tunnel portion 20X and a cylindrical member TB1 extending from the outlet 20XX of the tunnel portion 20X are provided (see FIGS. 1, 39, and 40). The center decorative body 10 is in the game area 3.

  Among these, the tunnel part 20X is provided in the left part of the center decoration body 10 (refer FIG. 1). And the 1st entrance part 20XN of this tunnel part 20X is opened toward the left game area 3A mentioned later of the game area 3 (refer FIG. 40). For this reason, the game balls flowing down the left game area 3A can enter (enter) the first entrance part 20XN. In addition, in the tunnel portion 20X (between the first entrance portion 20XN and the exit 20XX), an internal space XS is formed that extends obliquely in the lower right direction in FIG. The game ball that has passed through the first entrance part 20XN can reach the exit 20XX through the tunnel part 20X (internal space XS) without stopping. Moreover, since the tunnel part 20X consists of a transparent resin member, it is possible to make a player visually recognize the game ball | bowl which passes through the tunnel part 20X (internal space XS).

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 39, the first start port sensor 20a is disposed in the vicinity of the first ball entering portion 20XN in the tunnel portion 20X. By detecting the entrance of a game ball into the first entrance part 20XN using the first start port sensor 20a, the entrance of the game ball into the first entrance part 20XN is a first special symbol which will be described later. The lottery (a jackpot lottery, that is, acquisition and determination of a jackpot random number) is triggered. Further, in this embodiment, the entrance of a so-called “warp part” having a tunnel shape provided at the left part of the center decorative body is defined as a first entrance part 20XN. The warp unit is a device that allows a game ball to pass from an entrance to an exit, which is used in many of the known first type game machines. For this reason, the player thinks that the first entrance part 20XN is the entrance of the warp part, so it is difficult to notice that the entrance is detected by the first entrance part 20XN.

  The cylindrical member TB1 is disposed in the lower part of the center decorative body 10, and has a cylindrical shape with both ends (one end TN and the other end TX) opened (see FIGS. 39 and 40). The cylindrical member TB1 has one end TN connected to the above-described outlet 20XX of the tunnel portion 20X, an inclined portion TP extending obliquely in the lower right direction in the drawing, and an exhaust extending downward from the inclined portion TP. It consists of part TR and the other end TX which opens toward the 2nd ball entry part 20ZN mentioned later (refer FIG. 40). For this reason, the game ball that has passed through the first ball entering portion 20XN can always enter the cylindrical member TB1, and the game ball that has entered the cylindrical member TB1 passes through the other end TX and is discharged to the outside of the cylindrical member TB1. Is done. Since the cylindrical member TB1 is made of a transparent resin member as in the tunnel portion 20X, the player can visually recognize the game ball passing through the cylindrical member TB1.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the game area 3 includes a second entrance 20ZN, which is an opening that is open upward, and the second entrance 20ZN. A rectangular frame-shaped main body portion 20Z extending downward and a continuous portion 20M provided continuously below the main body portion 20Z are arranged. Among these, the 2nd entrance part 20ZN is arrange | positioned below the 1st image display apparatus 7 among the game boards 2. FIG. A game ball that has entered through the second ball entry portion 20ZN enters the continuous portion 20M through the main body portion 20Z, and is then discharged out of the game board 2. In addition, since the main-body part 20Z consists of a transparent resin member, it is possible to make a player visually recognize the game ball which entered the 2nd ball-entry part 20ZN. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 41, the second image display device 17 is arranged on the back side of the main body 20Z with the transparent game board 2 (screen viewing portion 2A) interposed therebetween. For this reason, the player can visually recognize the second display screen 17a of the second image display device 17 through the game board 2 and the main body 20Z. Further, in the present embodiment, unlike the above-described first entrance part 20XN, sensors for detecting entrance to the second entrance part 20ZN are not provided. In other words, in this embodiment, the second pitching portion 20ZN looks like a hessian chuck, but in reality, the big hit lottery is based on the pitching into the first pitching portion 20XN rather than the pitching into the second pitching portion 20ZN. Has been done. In this sense, the second entrance 20ZN is a pseudo start port that looks like a start port. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the device including the second ball entering portion 20ZN, the main body portion 20Z, and the continuous portion 20M is also referred to as a pseudo start winning device 20 in particular.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the second ball entering portion 20ZN of the pseudo start winning device 20 described above and the opening formed by the other end TX of the cylindrical member TB1 of the center decorative body 10 face each other (FIGS. 1, 39, 40). In addition, these are arranged at positions where they are overlapped when viewed from above, and the distance in the vertical direction is shorter than the diameter (11 mm) of the game ball, and the second ball-entry portion 20ZN located below is more The other end TX is larger than the opening at the other end TX. For this reason, the game ball that has passed through the cylindrical member TB1 always enters the second entrance 20ZN. As described above, since the game ball that has entered the first entrance part 20XN always passes through the cylindrical member TB1, the game ball that has entered the first entrance part 20XN must enter the second entrance part 20ZN. Enter the ball.

  A path 20Y through which the game ball passes from the first ball entrance portion 20XN to the second ball entrance portion 20ZN when the game ball entered the first ball entrance portion 20XN enters the second ball entrance portion 20ZN. In FIG. 1, 39, it shows by the area | region pinched | interposed with a dashed-two dotted line. In the present embodiment, a portion of the tunnel portion 20X downstream from the first entrance portion 20XN, the entire interior of the cylindrical member TB1, and a space between the other end TX of the cylindrical member TB1 and the second entrance portion 20ZN are separated. The site is pathway 20Y. Further, in the present embodiment, the area where the game ball can pass through downstream of the first start opening sensor 20a (that is, the area included in the path 20Y and the main body portion 20Z of the pseudo start winning device 20) is also particularly referred to as an effect area VA. .

  Further, in this embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the front, the screen visual recognition unit 2A in which the second image display device 17 is arranged on the back side of the game board 2 includes the main body 20Z of the pseudo start winning device 20, It overlaps with the portion of the discharge portion TR of the cylindrical member TB1 and the downstream portion of the path 20Y (see FIGS. 39 and 41). Furthermore, this screen visual recognition part 2A has spread in these left-right directions from the main-body part 20Z and discharge part TR. For this reason, the image or video displayed on the second display screen 17a of the second image display device 17 is visually recognized by the player on the back side of the main body unit 20Z, the back side of the discharge unit TR, and the periphery thereof. It is possible to make it.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game balls that have entered the first entrance part 20XN do not return to the game area 3 after passing through the path 20Y and the second entrance part 20ZN, respectively. In other words, the game ball after passing through the first entrance part 20XN is a so-called “dead ball” that is no longer involved in the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Returning to FIG. 1, an ordinary variable winning device (so-called “electric chew”) having a second starting port (second starting winning port, second pitching port) 21 below the connecting portion 20 </ b> M of the pseudo-start winning device 20. ) 22 is provided. 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 and opens and closes the second start port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. The movable member 23 is driven by an electric chew solenoid 24 (see FIG. 3). 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.

  A large winning device (special variable winning device) 31 having a large winning opening (corresponding to a special winning opening, specific winning opening) 30 is provided to the right of the second winning portion 20ZN in the game area 3. The special winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member 32, and opens / closes the special winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by a special prize opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 3). Only when the opening / closing member 32 is open, the game winning ball 30 can enter the game ball.

  A first gate 28 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the left side of the center decorative body 10 in the game area 3. Further, a second gate 29 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the right side of the center decorative body 10 in the game area 3. The passing of the game ball to the first gate 28 and the second gate 29 triggers the execution of a normal symbol lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number (per random number)) that determines whether or not to open the electric chew 22. ing. Further, a plurality of normal winning holes 27 are provided at the lower part of the gaming area 3, and game balls that have been driven into the gaming area 3 but have not won any winning holes are discharged out of the gaming area 3. An out port 9 is provided.

  In this way, the game area 3 in which various winning holes are arranged, the left game area (first game area) 3A on the left side from the center in the left-right direction and the right game area (second game area) 3B on the right side. There is. The method of hitting a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called left-handed. On the other hand, a method of hitting a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 3B is referred to as a right hit. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, the left-handed winning of the tunnel portion 20 </ b> X to the first pitching portion 20 </ b> XN (first starting port), passing to the first gate 28, and winning to the second starting port 21 are performed. You can aim. On the other hand, it is possible to aim for winning at the big winning opening 30, passing through the second gate 29, and winning at the second starting opening 21 by right-handing. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that plays left-handed in a low base state, which will be described later, and plays right-handed in a special gaming state (running a big hit game), which will be described later, and in a high base state.

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, 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. There is a second special figure hold indicator 43b for displaying the number of stored (second special figure hold) and a general figure hold indicator 44 for displaying the number of stored operation hold (common figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42. include.

  The variable display of the first special symbol is performed in response to a winning of a game ball in the first ball entry unit 20XN (first start port). 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 and the second special figure hold may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold. 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.

  The special symbol display 41 variably displays the special symbol, and then stops and displays it so that a lottery (special symbol lottery, jackpot) based on a winning at the first ball entry portion 20XN (first starting port) or the second starting port 21 is performed. Notify the result of lottery. The special symbol to be stopped (special symbol stopped symbol, special symbol derived and displayed as a variable display result) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by special symbol lottery. When the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (a jackpot symbol), a special game (a jackpot game) is performed in which the big winning opening 30 is opened with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the jackpot that has been won. The opening pattern of the special winning opening 30 in the special game will be described later.

  Specifically, the special symbol display 41 of this embodiment is composed of eight LEDs arranged side by side (see FIG. 2), and displays a special symbol corresponding to the result of the jackpot lottery depending on the lighting mode. Is. 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. 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 for a predetermined variation time. As a variation display mode at this time, for example, light repeatedly flows from left to right. Thus, modes other than the mode at the time of stop display, such as a mode in which each LED is turned on, are mentioned.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when there is a winning game ball to the first starting portion 20XN (first starting port) or the second starting port 21, various random number values such as jackpot random numbers acquired for the winning are obtained. (Corresponding to numerical information) is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 85 (see FIG. 3). Specifically, if the winning is to the first pitching unit 20XN, it is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a (see FIG. 3) as the first special figure reservation (first special figure reservation information), and the second start If it is a prize to the mouth 21, it is memorize | stored in the 2nd special figure reservation memory | storage part 85b (refer FIG. 3) as 2nd special figure reservation (2nd special figure reservation information). 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 the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting portion 20XN (first starting port) or the second starting port 21 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, Even if there is a prize during the variable display of a special symbol or during the execution of a special game, up to a predetermined number, the right to win a jackpot lottery for that prize (the right to execute the variable display of a special symbol) It can be reserved.

  The number of special figure hold is displayed on the special figure hold display 43. Specifically, each special figure holding | maintenance display device 43 is comprised, for example by four LED, and displays the number of special figure holding | maintenance correctly so that identification is possible by lighting LED as many as the number of special drawing holding.

  The variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes to the first gate 28 or the second gate 29. The normal symbol display 42 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passing of the game ball to the first gate 28 or the second gate 29 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 winning symbol), an auxiliary game is performed in which the second start port 21 is opened in an opening pattern corresponding to the current gaming state. The opening pattern of the second start port 21 will be described later.

  The normal symbol display 42 of this embodiment is specifically composed of two LEDs (see FIG. 2), and displays a normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery according to the lighting mode. 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 lost symbol in which only the right LED is lit, such as “● ○”, is displayed. Note that the lost symbol is not a specific ordinary symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol variation display (variable display) is performed for a predetermined variation time. As a variation display mode at this time, for example, both LEDs are lit alternately or all at once. A mode other than the mode at the time of stop display, such as a mode of blinking, is included.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes to the first gate 28, the value of the normal symbol random number (per random number) acquired for the passage is the ordinary figure storage unit 86 (see FIG. 3). Is temporarily stored as a general map hold (general map hold information). 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 normal symbol variable display based on the passage of the game ball to the first gate 28 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, during the normal symbol variable display or the auxiliary game being executed. Even if there is a prize, the right to draw a normal symbol for the passage (the right to execute variable symbol display) 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 map hold indicator 44 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of general map holds accurately in an identifiable manner by turning on the LEDs as many as the number of general map holds. is there.

2. Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. As shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is related 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 the image control board 100, the lamp control board 107 and the 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 referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM 83 that stores a program and the like for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 82 that executes the program stored in the ROM 83. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits / receives data to / from other boards via an input / output circuit (I / O port unit) 87. The input / output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81. The ROM 83 may be externally attached.

  The RAM 84 is provided with the above-described special figure storage unit 85 (the first special figure storage unit 85a and the second special figure storage unit 85b) and the general figure storage unit 86. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 5A, the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a includes four storage areas corresponding to the number of first special figure reservations that can be stored. Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b includes four storage areas corresponding to the number of second special figure reservations that can be stored. Each storage area is further divided into four storage areas as shown in FIG. These four storage areas are an area for storing a jackpot random number, which will be described later, an area for storing a jackpot type random number, an area for storing a reach random number, and an area for storing a variation pattern random number.

  As shown in FIG. 3, 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, as the sensors, the first start port sensor 20a, the second start port sensor 21a, the first gate sensor 28a, the second gate sensor 29a, the big winning port sensor 30a, and the normal winning port sensor 27a are connected. Yes.

  As described above, the first start port sensor 20a is provided in the first ball entrance portion 20XN (first start port), and detects a game ball that has entered the first ball entrance portion 20XN. 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 first gate sensor 28 a is provided in the first gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the first gate 28. The second gate sensor 29 a is provided in the second gate 29 and detects a game ball that has passed through the second gate 29. The big prize opening sensor 30 a is provided in the big prize opening 30 and detects a game ball won in the big prize opening 30. 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.

  As the solenoids, an electric chew solenoid 24 and a special prize opening solenoid 33 are connected. The electric chew solenoid 24 drives the movable member 23 of the electric chew 22. The big winning opening solenoid 33 drives the opening / closing member 32 of the big winning device 31.

  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, and an ordinary diagram. A 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. 4, 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 a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 92 that executes the program stored in the ROM 93. ing. 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.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6A, the RAM 94 can store a first start winning command (detailed later) and the like specified based on winning in the first pitching portion 20XN (first starting port). The first special figure holding effect storage unit 95a and the second special figure holding effect storage unit 95b capable of storing the second start winning command (detailed later) and the like specified based on the winning to the second starting port 21 And an effect storage unit for variation (0th storage area) 95c common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol. As shown in FIGS. 6 (b) and 6 (c), each special figure hold effect storage unit has four storage areas (first storage area to fourth storage) corresponding to the number of special figure hold that can be stored. Area). Further, each storage area includes two storage areas as shown in FIG. These two storage areas are a start winning command storage area for storing a start winning command and a winning effect random number storage area for storing a winning effect random number described later. The variation effect storage unit 95c also includes these two storage areas.

  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 first image display device 7 and the second image display device 17 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. The ROM 103 of the image control board 100 stores still image data and moving image data displayed on the first image display device 7 or the second image display device 17, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, and the like ( Image data such as production images), background images, and story videos. 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 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Although not shown in FIG. 1, the decorative movable body 15 is a movable so-called “gimmic” 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. The operation pattern data is created using data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub control board 90. Further, a CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may cause the lighting control of the lamp and the operation control of the decorative movable body 15 to be executed. 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 switch 63a for detecting that the effect button 63 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed is connected to the sub-control board 90. Accordingly, when the effect button 63 is pressed, a signal is output from the effect button detection switch 63a to the sub-control board 90.

3. Description of jackpot etc. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, there are “bonanza” and “losing” 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 “losing”, the special symbol display 41 stops and displays “losing symbol”. When a big win is won, a “special game (bonus game)” is executed in which the big winning device 31 is opened by opening the big winning device 31 with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the special symbol displayed in a stopped state.

  There are several types of jackpots. As shown in FIG. 7A, the types of jackpots include “16R (round) probability variation jackpot”, “8R probability variation jackpot”, and “8R normal jackpot”. “16R probability variation jackpot” is to open the grand prize winning opening 30 once per 1R (round) over 16R (FIG. 7A), and control the gaming state after the jackpot game to a highly accurate and high base state described later. Is a big hit (FIG. 7B). The opening time of one big prize opening 30 is 28 seconds at the maximum. When winning the 16R probability variation jackpot, the special symbol 1_16R probability variation symbol 1 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a, or the special symbol 2_16R probability variation symbol 1 is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b. The special figure stop symbol data set to display the special symbol 1 — 16R probability variation symbol 1 is “11H”. The special figure stop symbol data set to display the special symbol 2_16R probability variable symbol 1 is “21H”.

  In addition, “8R probability variation jackpot” is to open the winning prize opening 30 once per 1R (round) over 8R (FIG. 7A), and the gaming state after the jackpot game is changed to a high probability high base state described later. The jackpot to be controlled (FIG. 7B). The opening time of the one big winning opening 30 is 28 seconds at the maximum, like the 16R probability variation big hit. At the time of winning the 8R probability variation jackpot, the special symbol 1_8R probability variation symbol 2 is stopped on the first special symbol display 41a or the special symbol 2_8R probability variation symbol 2 is stopped on the second special symbol display 41b. The special figure stop symbol data set to display the special symbol 1_8R probability variation symbol 2 is “12H”. The special figure stop symbol data set to display the special symbol 2_8R probability variation symbol 2 is “22H”.

  In addition, “8R normal jackpot” is to open the big winning opening 30 once per 1R (round) over 8R (FIG. 7A), and the gaming state after the jackpot game is set to a low-accuracy high base state to be described later. The jackpot to be controlled (FIG. 7B). The opening time of one big winning opening 30 is 28 seconds at the maximum, like the two types of jackpots. At the time of winning the 8R normal jackpot, the special figure 1_8R normal symbol 3 is stopped on the first special symbol display 41a or the special figure 2_8R normal symbol 3 is stopped on the second special symbol display 41b. The special figure stop symbol data set to display the special symbol 1_8R normal symbol 3 is “13H”. The special figure stop symbol data set to display the special symbol 2_8R normal symbol 3 is “23H”.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, the distribution probability to each jackpot in the lottery of the first special symbol (special chart 1) is 20% for 16R probability variation jackpot, 50% for 8R probability variation jackpot, and 8R normal jackpot Is 30%. On the other hand, the distribution probability to each jackpot in the lottery of the second special symbol (special chart 2) is 50% for 16R probability variation jackpot, 20% for 8R probability variation jackpot, and 30% for 8R regular jackpot. . Thus, in the present pachinko gaming machine 1, the second hitting lottery (the lottery of the first special symbol) that is performed when the gaming ball enters (wins) the first entering part 20XN (first starting port) is the second. The jackpot lottery (the second special symbol lottery), which is performed by entering the game ball into the starting port 21, is more advantageous for the player (it is easier to win the jackpot where many prize balls are obtained) Has been.

  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. 8A, the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. The jackpot type random number takes a value in the range of 0-9. In addition to the jackpot random number and the jackpot type random number, the random numbers acquired based on winning to the first pitching unit 20XN (first starting port) or the second starting port 21 include “reach random number” and “variation” There is a "pattern random number".

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

  The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern including a variation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 199 (see FIG. 8A). In addition, the random number acquired based on the passage through the first gate 28 or the second gate 29 includes a normal symbol random number (per random number) shown in FIG. The normal symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 22. The normal symbol random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 239.

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. In other words, 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. 9A). 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 as 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 the variation display to the derivation display of the display result) is shorter than in the non-short-time state. In other words, the variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern table that is determined so that the variation pattern with a short variation time is selected more frequently than in the non-temporal state (see FIG. 10). That is, when the function for shortening the variation time of the special symbol display 41 is activated, it is easy to select a short variation time as the variation time for the variable symbol special display as compared to when the special symbol display 41 is not activated. As a result, in the short-time state, the special-patch holding pace is accelerated, and an effective winning (a winning that can be stored as a special-pending hold) at the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with smooth progress of the game.

  The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 may be activated at the same time, or only one of them may be activated. The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41. That is, the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in the time-short state and do not operate in the non-time-short state. Therefore, in the short time state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-short time state. That is, a hit determination (ordinary symbol determination) is performed using a normal symbol per-decision table that has a larger number of 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. 9D). 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 30 seconds in the non-short-time state, but is 1 second in the short-time state (see FIG. 9E). 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 opening time extension function and the opening number increase function of the electric chew 22 are activated, compared with 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 a 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, one or more functions of the probability changing function of the normal symbol display 42, the changing time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, the opening time extending function of the electric chew 22, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 22 are provided. It suffices that the electric chew 22 is easily opened by the operation as compared to when the function is not operated. 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 special game by winning the 16R probability variation jackpot or the 8R probability variation jackpot is a high probability state, a short time state, and a high base state (electric support control state) (FIG. 7 ( B)). 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. This end condition substantially means that the highly accurate base state continues until the next jackpot winning.

  In addition, the gaming state after the special game by winning the 8R normal jackpot is a normal probability state (non-high probability state), a short time state, and a high base state (see FIG. 7B). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low-accuracy base state”. The low-accuracy base state ends when a special symbol variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the present embodiment) or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is played for the first time, the gaming state after power-on is a normal probability state, a non-time-short state, and a low base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low probability low base state” (or “normal gaming state”).

  In a high base state such as a high-accuracy high-base state or a low-accuracy high-base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously if the game ball is advanced to the right game area 3B by hitting right. 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 ball receiving portion 20XN (first starting port). Therefore, it is better to advance the game with a right hand strike aiming only at the winning to the second starting opening 21 which is advantageous in the lottery than the first ball-entering part 20XN. 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 second gate 29 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.

  On the other hand, in a low base state such as a low probability low base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously if the game ball is advanced to the left game area 3A by left-handed strike. 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 the first entrance portion 20XN (the first start port) is more than the winning of the second start port 21. This is because it is easier to enter the ball. Therefore, a left-hand strike is made to win a game ball in the first pitching unit 20XN. As a result, it is possible to obtain a larger number of start prizes than right-handed.

  In addition to the various game states described above, the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a special game state (a jackpot game state) in which a special game (a jackpot game) is being executed.

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, 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). Initial settings include, for example, stack settings, constant settings, interrupt time settings, CPU 82 settings, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuits for interrupt time management) settings, and values of various flags, statuses, counters, etc. Reset 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 the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), the various random number counter values shown in FIG. When each random number counter value reaches the upper limit value, it returns to “0” and is added again. Note that the initial period value of each random number counter may be a value other than “0” or may be changed randomly.

  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. Examples of the command output here include information regarding the gaming state, the symbol as a result of the jackpot determination, the variation pattern, 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 (first start port sensor 20a, second start port sensor 21a, big prize port sensor 30a, mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1). A detection signal detected by the normal winning opening sensor 27a (see FIG. 3) is read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as prize ball information. Also, a detection signal from a lower plate full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 62 is taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as lower plate full data.

  The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update process of various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. 8 is performed in the execution period of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and other periods (main timer interrupt process (S005)). And the period 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), and a power-off monitoring process (S109) described later are executed. . Thereafter, other processing (S110) is executed, and the main timer interrupt processing (S005) is terminated. As other processing (S110), based on the later-described special figure 2 reserved ball number, the second special figure hold indicator 43b is controlled to display the number indicating the number, or the special figure 1 retained ball number described later is set. Based on the display mode indicating the number, the first special figure hold indicator 43a is controlled. 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). 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 first gate 28 or the second gate 29, that is, the first gate sensor 28a. Alternatively, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the second gate sensor 29a (S201). If the game ball has passed through the first gate 28 or the second gate 29 (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 first gate 28 or the second gate 29 (NO in S201), the gate passing process (S202) is passed and the process proceeds to step S203.

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

  Subsequently, special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S206) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value), the jackpot 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. 8A is acquired), and these acquired random number values are stored in the second special figure hold memory. Stored in the storage area (see FIG. 5 (b)) of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b corresponding to the current special figure 2 reserved ball number in the part 85b. Specifically, when the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is “1”, the obtained random number group is stored in the first storage area, and when the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is “2”, the second memory is stored. The acquired random number group is stored in the area. When the special figure 2 reserved ball number is “3”, the acquired random value group is stored in the third storage area, and the special figure 2 reserved ball number is “4”. In this case, the obtained random number group is stored in the fourth storage area.

  Subsequently, a second start winning command specifying process (S207) is performed. In the second start winning command specifying process (S207), the second start using the start winning command specifying table shown in FIG. 11 based on the random value group stored in the storage area of the second special figure holding storage unit 85b in step S206. Identify (generate) a winning command. Specifically, the current special figure 2 reserved ball number is “4”, the current gaming state is a non-time-short state, the jackpot random number is “1”, the jackpot type random number is “1”, and the reach random number is “1”. If the variation pattern random number is “1”, the command “C1H44H” is specified as the second start winning command with reference to the second starting port and the non-time-saving state in the starting winning command specifying table of FIG. .

  Each random number in the table shown in FIG. 11 is classified into a random number determination table (a jackpot determination table in FIG. 9A, a jackpot type determination table in FIG. 9B, a reach determination table in FIG. 9C), This corresponds to the division in the variation pattern determination table in FIG. Therefore, the specified second start winning command includes information on whether or not to win a jackpot, the type of special symbol, the presence / absence of reach, and the number of pseudo consecutive times described later.

  In the start winning command of this embodiment, the value of the upper digit of the upper two-digit command in hexadecimal is the type of start opening (first entry 20XN (first start opening) entering (winning) Or a prize to the second starting port 21) and a game state (whether it is a short-time state or a non-short-time state). The value of the lower digit of the upper command is information for designating whether or not the jackpot is won, the special symbol type, and the presence or absence of reach. In addition, the value of the upper digit of the two-digit hexadecimal command in hexadecimal is information for designating the number of reserved balls (see the remarks outside the column in FIG. 11). The lower digit value of the lower command is information for specifying the number of pseudo-continuous operations. Note that the rules relating to the generation of the start winning command are examples, and can be arbitrarily changed.

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

  Subsequently, in the start port sensor detection process (S104), whether or not a game ball has entered (wins) the first ball entry portion 20XN (first start port), that is, the game ball is detected by the first start port sensor 20a. It is determined whether or not it has been done (S209). If a game ball has not entered (winned) in the first pitch part 20XN (NO in S209), the process is completed, but if a game ball entered (wins) in the first pitch part 20XN, (YES in S209), 4 special figure 1 holding balls (the number of the first special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the first special figure hold in the RAM 84) (upper limit number) It is determined whether or not (S210). If the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has reached four (YES in S210), the process is terminated. If the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than four (NO in S210), Special figure 1 "1" is added to the number of reserved balls (S211).

  Subsequently, special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S212) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S212), similar to the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the big hit random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) and the big hit type random number counter value (label -TRND-) AS value), reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value), and variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1 value) are acquired (that is, the random value group shown in FIG. 8A is acquired). The acquired random number values are stored in the storage area (see FIG. 5A) of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a corresponding to the current special figure 1 reservation ball number in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a. To do. Specifically, when the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is “1”, the obtained random number group is stored in the first storage area, and when the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is “2”, the second memory is stored. The acquired random number group is stored in the area. When the special figure 1 reserved ball number is “3”, the acquired random number group is stored in the third storage area, and the special figure 1 reserved ball number is “4”. In this case, the obtained random number group is stored in the fourth storage area.

  Subsequently, a first start winning command specifying process (S213) is performed. In the first start winning command specifying process (S213), based on the random value group stored in the storage area of the first special figure storage unit 85a in step S212, the first starting winning command specifying table shown in FIG. Specify (generate) a winning command (equivalent to winning information). Specifically, the current special figure 1 number of reserved balls is “4”, the current gaming state is a non-time-short state, the jackpot random number is “1”, the jackpot type random number is “1”, and the reach random number is “1”. If the fluctuation pattern random number is “1”, the command “E1H44H” is specified as the first start winning command with reference to the first starting port and the non-time-short state in the starting winning command specifying table of FIG. . The identified first start winning command includes information on whether or not to win a jackpot, the type of special symbol, the presence / absence of reach, and the number of pseudo consecutive times described later.

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

  [Gate-passing process] As shown in FIG. 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 reserved balls is equal to or greater than “4” (YES in S301), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is not “4” or more (NO in S301), “1” is added to the number of normal symbol reserved 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. 8B) is acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in the general symbol hold storage unit 86 of the RAM 84 as a current value. Is stored in a storage area corresponding to the number of ordinary symbol reserved balls.

  [Normal Operation Processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs normal operation processing (S105) shown in FIG. 14 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 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 the normal symbol hit determination table is hit based on a table for a short time state (in this embodiment, the hit determination value is “0” to “238”). On the other hand, if it is in the non-time-short state, it is determined based on the table for non-time-short state (in this embodiment, the hit determination value is “0”) 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), with reference to the normal symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 9E, if the gaming state is the short time state, the normal symbol variation time of 1 second is determined. Select a variation pattern. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time-short state, the normal symbol variation pattern with the normal symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of normal symbol reserved balls by 1 (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 (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 (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 action process (S106), as shown in FIG. 18, the process related to the special symbol display 41 and the special prize winning device 31 is divided into four stages. Is assigned. 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) is performed. The special operation status is “1” by default.

  [Special Symbol Waiting Process] As shown in FIG. 19, 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 starting port 21, the first input It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) of the ball unit 20XN (first starting port) is “0” (S1406). If the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is also “0” (YES in S1406), that is, if there is no storage of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning in the first pitching unit 20XN, It is determined whether the first display screen 7a of the first image display device 7 is being processed as a standby screen (a demo screen for waiting for customers) (S1411). If so (YES in S1411), the process is performed. If not, (NO in S1411), the standby screen setting process is executed to display the standby screen (S1412).

  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) ), There will be a special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402), a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403), a special figure 2 random number shift process (S1404), and a special figure 2 fluctuation start process (described later). S1405) is performed in this order. 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 S1406), 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 in FIG. 1) acquired due to winning at one ball entry unit 20XN (first start opening), a special figure 1 jackpot determination to be described later The process (S1407), the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1408), the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1409) and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1410) are performed in this order. As described above, in the present embodiment, the change display of the special symbol based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is “0” (in the case of YES in S1401). That is, the digestion of the second special figure reservation is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special figure reservation. In the present embodiment, the lottery based on the second special figure hold is more likely to win a big hit with a large profit for the player than the lottery based on the first special figure hold (FIG. 9B). Note that the second special figure hold may not be digested in preference to the first special figure hold, but may be digested according to the winning order from the second special figure hold and the first special figure hold.

  [Special Figure 2 Big Hit Determination Process (Special Figure 1 Big Hit Determination Process)] The special figure 2 big hit determination process (S1402) and the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1407) are based on FIG. It explains collectively. As shown in FIG. 20, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1407), first, a jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A) is used as a value for determining whether or not the jackpot. Is read (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 (S1407), the big hit random number stored in the first storage area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a of the RAM 84 (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first special figure hold). Read the counter value.

  Next, the address of the jackpot determination table (FIG. 9A) 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 a normal probability state (a jackpot determination value) in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 9A). Is determined to be a big hit based on "0" to "189") (S1504). On the other hand, if it is a high probability state (YES in S1503), whether or not it is a big hit based on the table for the high probability state (the jackpot determination value is “0” to “1899”) in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 9A). It is determined whether or not (S1505).

  If the result of the jackpot judgment (S1504, S1505) is “big jackpot”, the jackpot type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read out and the jackpot is determined based on the jackpot type judgment table shown in FIG. The type is determined (S1506). After the jackpot type is determined (S1506), the “hit flag” is turned on (S1507), and special figure stop symbol data (see FIG. 7) corresponding to the jackpot type is set, and the process is terminated. The “big hit flag” includes a “16R big hit flag” that is turned on when the jackpot type is a 16R positive variable big hit, and an “8R big hit flag” that is turned on when the big hit type is an 8R positive variable big hit or an 8R normal big hit. There is. 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 and the process is terminated.

  [Special Figure 2 Variation Pattern Selection Process (Special Figure 1 Variation Pattern Selection Process)] The special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) and the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1408) have the same process flow. A description will be given based on FIG. 21 and FIG. As shown in FIG. 21 and FIG. 22, in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) or the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1408), 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 “big hit flag” is ON (S1602). If it is ON (YES in S1602), it is further determined whether or not the winning jackpot type is 16R jackpot (S1603). If 16R jackpot (YES in S1603), refer to the 16R jackpot table in the non-time-short state (the portion corresponding to the non-time-short state and 16R jackpot in the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10), and change pattern random number A variation pattern is selected based on the counter value (label-TRND-T1 value) (S1604).

  In FIG. 10, the portion corresponding to the second start port 21 is omitted in the variation pattern determination table, but the portion corresponding to the second start port 21 is the first except for the value of the variation pattern. This is the same as the location corresponding to the entrance 20XN (first start port). That is, the variation pattern determination table corresponding to the second start port 21 is obtained by changing the value of the variation pattern of the variation pattern determination table corresponding to the first entrance part 20XN from “P1 to P30” to “P31 to P60”. It becomes. Therefore, in step S1604, specifically, one of the fluctuation patterns P1 to P7 is selected in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1408), and the fluctuation patterns P31 to P37 are selected in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403). Either one will be selected.

  Here, if the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined. In addition, when reaching reach, it is determined whether the reach becomes normal reach or super reach. Super reach is a reach that has a longer variation time after reach than normal reach. In Super Reach, the production is performed for a long time because the fluctuation time is long. Also, if the variation pattern is determined, whether or not to execute a pseudo-continuous (pseudo continuous notice effect) is determined. Pseudo-ream refers to the temporary display of all three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R in the effect symbol variable display effect for a single special symbol variation display, and then all effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are temporarily displayed. This is the effect of re-variable display. The combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R displayed in the temporary stop display (that is, the temporary stop event) may be a specific stop mode consisting of a predetermined effect symbol combination, or may be a simple variation. .

  In this embodiment, the maximum number of pseudo-continuations is four (see the column of effect contents in FIG. 10). The one-time pseudo-ream is an effect of Gase, who appears to be a pseudo-ream, hits the player, and does not become a pseudo-ream. That is, after pretending to be a temporary stop appearance of a specific stop mode that leads to re-variation, all production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are finally stopped (final stop) with a non-temporary stop appearance. It is. The quasi-continuous 2 times is an effect of performing the final stop display of the effect symbol through one temporary stop display and one re-variation display after starting the effect symbol change display. The quasi-continuous 3 times is an effect in which the temporary stop display and the re-variable display are set twice after starting the change display of the effect symbol, and then the final stop display of the effect symbol is performed. The quasi-continuous 4 times is an effect in which the temporary stop display and the re-variable display are set three times after starting the variable display of the effect symbol and then the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped. In the present embodiment, the four pseudo-reams are effects that can be executed only when the 16R probability variation jackpot is won (see FIG. 10).

  In step S1603 of FIG. 21, if it is not 16R jackpot (NO in S1603), since 8R probability variable jackpot or 8R normal jackpot is won, 8R jackpot table during non-time-short state (of the variation pattern judgment table shown in FIG. 10) A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the non-time-short state and the portion corresponding to the 8R jackpot (S1605). Specifically, in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1408), any of the fluctuation patterns P8 to P13 is selected, and in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403), any of the fluctuation patterns P38 to P43 is selected. The Rukoto.

  In step S1602, if the “big hit 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 random number value (S1606). As shown in FIG. 9C, the reach establishment random number value is “0” to “5” in the time reduction state, and “0” to “13” in the non-time reduction state. In other words, the time-short state is less likely to reach the lost time than the non-time-short state. This is in order to increase the speed of digestion of special figure hold by making more reachless loses with short fluctuation times in the short time state selected.

  When the reach random number counter value is a reach 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 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 portion corresponding to the loss with reach) (S1607). Specifically, in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1408), any of the fluctuation patterns P14 to P19 is selected, and in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403), any of the fluctuation patterns P44 to P49 is selected. The Rukoto.

  When the reach random number counter value is not a reach random number value (NO in S1606), that is, when there is no reach loss, a reach-less loss table during the non-time-short state (the non-time-short state and reach among the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10) The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the absence loss (S1608). At the time of this lossless reach, a function of shortening variation according to the number of reserved balls is activated except for the case where one pseudo ream (gase) is selected. That is, when the number of reserved balls in 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 in the special symbol is “0” to “2”. It has come to be. Specifically, in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1408), any of the fluctuation patterns P20 to P22 is selected, and in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403), any of the fluctuation patterns P50 to P52 is selected. The Rukoto.

  If it is determined in step S1601 that the gaming state is the short-time state (YES in S1601), as shown in FIG. 22, the reference variation pattern determination table is the table in the short-time state (the variation pattern shown in FIG. 10). The processing (S1609 to S1615) is performed in the same flow as steps S1602 to S1608 except that the determination table is set to a portion corresponding to the short time state. That is, if it is a 16R jackpot, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the 16R jackpot in the time-short state of FIG. 10 (S1611). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P23 or P24 is selected in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1408), and the fluctuation pattern P53 or P54 is selected in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403).

  If the 8R probability variation jackpot or the 8R normal jackpot, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the 8R jackpot in the short-time state of FIG. 10 (S1612). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P25 or P26 is selected in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1408), and the fluctuation pattern P55 or P56 is selected in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403). If it is a loss with reach, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the loss with reach in the short-time state of FIG. 10 (S1614). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P27 or P28 is selected in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1408), and the fluctuation pattern P57 or P58 is selected in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403). If the loss is not reached, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the lossless reach in the short-time state of FIG. 10 (S1615). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P29 or P30 is selected in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1408), and the fluctuation pattern P59 or P60 is selected in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403).

  In the variation pattern determination table in the short-time state (the portion corresponding to the short-time state in the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10), the function of the shortening variation according to the number of held balls at the time of loss without reach is the number of held balls “ Works when 2 ”to“ 4 ”. That is, it is easier to select the shortening variation than in the non-time-short state. Moreover, there is no variation pattern in which the pseudo-ream is executed. That is, it is easier to select a variation pattern having a shorter variation time than in the non-time-short state. In other words, the variation pattern determination table in the short time state is a table in which the variation time of the special symbol is shorter than the variation pattern determination table in the non-short time state.

  After selecting the variation pattern as described above, a variation pattern designation command for designating the selected variation pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as shown in FIG. 21 (S1616). The set variation pattern designation command is sent to the sub-control board 90 by the output process (S101).

  [Special Figure 2 Random Number Shift Process] As shown in FIG. 23, in the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1404), first, the special figure 2 reserved ball number is decremented by 1 (S1701). Next, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the second special figure storage unit 85b is shifted by one to the side where it is 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 (S1702). In this way, the second special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was put on hold.

  After executing the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1404), the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1405) of FIG. 19 is executed. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1405), the special operation status is set to “2”, and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is started.

  In the special symbol standby process (S1302) of FIG. 19, when the special figure 2 reserved ball number is “0” and the special figure 1 reserved ball number is not “0” (YES in S1401 and NO in S1406). The special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1407), the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1408), the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1409), and the special figure 1 fluctuation start setting (S1410) are performed in this order. The special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1407) and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1408) are as described above.

  [Special Figure 1 Random Number Shift Process] As shown in FIG. 24, in the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1409), first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number is decremented by 1 (S2001). Next, 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 (S2002). In this way, the first special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was put on hold.

  After executing the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1409), the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1410) of FIG. 19 is executed. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1410), the special operation status is set to “2”, and the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is started.

  [Special Symbol Variation Processing] As shown in FIG. 25, in the special symbol variation processing (S1304), first, the special symbol variation time (variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1408 in FIG. 19). , See FIG. 10) (S2101). If it has not elapsed (NO in S2101), 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 S2101), a variation stop command is set (S2102). Then, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S2103). If it is ON, the value of the probability variation counter that counts the number of special symbol changes executed during the high probability state is decremented by 1 (S2104), and the probability variation is determined. It is determined whether or not the value of the counter is “0” (S2105). If “0”, the probability variation flag is turned off (S2106). If the determination result of step S2103 or S2105 is NO, the process proceeds to step S2107. 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 (S2107). If it is ON, the value of the time reduction counter for counting the number of special symbol changes executed during the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (S2108). It is determined whether or not the value of the counter is “0” (S2109). If it is “0”, the time reduction flag is turned off (S2110). If the determination result of step S2107 or S2109 is NO, the process proceeds to step S2111. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the value of the hour / hour counter is set to “100” or “10000” when shifting to the hour / hour state. This point will be described later.

  Subsequently, the special operation status is set to “3” (S2111). Other processing such as stopping the special symbol variation display with the display result corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot random number and the jackpot type random number (that is, the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol based on the set special symbol stop symbol data) (S2112), and this process is finished.

  [Special Symbol Confirmation Process] As shown in FIG. 26, in the special symbol confirmation process (S1306), it is first determined whether or not the “big hit flag” is ON (S2201). If the “big hit flag” is ON (YES in S2201), it is subsequently determined whether or not the winning jackpot type is a 16R probability variable big hit (S2202).

  If it is a 16R probability variable jackpot (that is, if the “16R jackpot flag” is ON), the number of rounds executed during the jackpot game (in this embodiment, one round is from the opening of the big prize opening 30 to the closing) The value of the round counter to be counted is set to “16”, and the release pattern for 16R probability variation big hit (see FIG. 7A) is set as the release pattern of the big winning device 31 (S2203).

  If it is not 16R probability variable jackpot in step S2202 (that is, if the “8R jackpot flag” is ON), the winning jackpot is 8R probability variable jackpot or 8R normal jackpot, so the value of the round counter is set to “8”. As an opening pattern of the big winning device 31, an opening pattern (see FIG. 7A) for 8R probability variation jackpot or 8R normal jackpot is set (S2204).

  When the processing of step S2203 or S2204 is finished, in order to start the jackpot game, a jackpot opening command is set (S2205), the jackpot game opening is started (S2206), and the special operation status is set to “4”. (S2207).

  If the “big hit flag” is not ON in step S2201 (NO in S2201), the big hit game is not started, so the special operation status is set to “1” (S2208), and the process ends.

  [Special Electric Charging Object Processing] As shown in FIG. 27, in the special electric character processing (S1307), first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S2301). ). Further, it is determined whether or not the hour / hour flag is ON (S2303), and if it is ON, the hour / hour flag is turned OFF (S2304). In other words, during the execution of the jackpot game, the normal 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.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2305). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the big winning device 31 is all ended in the winning jackpot game.

  If the big hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2305), it is determined whether or not the big winning opening 30 is being opened (that is, whether or not the big winning device 31 is being opened) (S2306). If it is not open (NO in S2306), it is determined whether it is time to open the grand prize opening 30; It is determined whether or not the interval time has elapsed and the time for starting the next round has been reached (S2307).

  If the decision result in the step S2307 is NO, the process is finished as it is. On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S2307 is YES, the special winning opening 30 is opened according to the opening pattern set in the step S2203 or S2204 (S2308).

  If the big prize opening 30 is being opened in step S2306 (YES in S2306), whether the number of winning prizes to the big prize opening 30 in that round has reached the specified maximum number of prizes (8 per round in this embodiment). It is determined whether or not (S2309). If the specified maximum number of winnings has not been reached (NO in S2309), whether or not the time for closing the big prize opening 30 has been reached (that is, a predetermined opening time after the big prize opening 30 is opened (FIG. 7A)). It is determined whether or not (see) has elapsed (S2310). If the opening time of the special winning opening 30 has not elapsed (NO in S2310), the process ends.

  On the other hand, when the specified maximum number of winnings has been reached (YES at S2309) or when the opening time of the big winning opening 30 has elapsed (YES at S2310), that is, one of the two round end conditions If it is satisfied, the special winning opening 30 is closed (closed) (S2311). Then, the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2312), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is “0” (S2313). If it is not “0” (NO in S2313), the process is ended to start the next round.

  On the other hand, if it is “0” (YES in S2313), a jackpot ending command is set as a jackpot ending process to end the jackpot game (S2314), and the jackpot ending is started (S2315). Then, the jackpot end flag is set and the process ends (S2316). The round counter is “0” if the big winning opening 30 is opened 16 times if it is a big hit of 16R, and “0” if the big winning opening 30 is opened eight times if it is a big win of 8R. become.

  If the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2305 (YES in S2305), the final round has ended, so it is determined whether or not the jackpot ending time has elapsed (S2317), and the ending time has elapsed. If not (NO in S2317), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2317), after the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2318), a game state setting process (S2319) described later is performed. Then, the “big hit flag” is turned off (S2320), the special operation status is set to “1”, and the process is ended (S2321). Thus, in the next main timer interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1302) is executed again as the special operation process (FIG. 18).

  [Game State Setting Process] As shown in FIG. 28, in the game state setting process (S2319), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game executed this time is a probabilistic big hit (that is, either a 16R probable big hit or an 8R probable big win). (S2401). If the decision result in the step S2401 is NO, since it is an 8R normal big hit, the hour / hour flag is turned on (S2402), and the hour / hour counter is set to “100” (S2403) and the processing is ended. As a result, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes the normal probability state, the short time state, and the high base state (that is, the low probability high base state). This low-accuracy base state ends when either of the special symbol variable display is performed 100 times or the next jackpot is won.

  On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S2401 is YES, the probability variation flag is turned ON (S2404), and “10000” is set to the probability variation counter (S2405). Then, the time reduction flag is turned on (S2406), "10000" is set in the time reduction counter (S2407), and the processing is completed. As a result, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes a high probability state, a short time state, and a high base state (that is, a highly accurate high base state). This high-accuracy base state ends when either of the special symbol variable display is performed 10,000 times or the next jackpot is won. In other words, it continues until the next jackpot is won.

  [Power-off Monitoring Processing] As shown in FIG. 14, the game control microcomputer 81 performs power-off monitoring processing (S109) after the special operation processing (S106). In the power-off monitoring process (S109), as shown in FIG. 29, first, it is determined whether or not a power-off signal is input (S2801). If there is no input (NO in S2801), this process ends. On the other hand, if a power-off signal is input (YES in S2801), data relating to the current state is stored in the RAM 84 (S2802), the power-off flag is turned on (S2803), and then the main timer interrupt process (see FIG. The loop process is performed without returning to 14).

6). Operation of Effect Control Microcomputer 91 [Sub-Control Main Process] Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the counter, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the description 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 processing, 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, but the power-off signal is turned on due to a power failure or the like. 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. Note that steps S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter.

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

  When the random number seed update process (S4005) ends, the effect control microcomputer 91 subsequently permits an interrupt (S4006). Thereafter, steps S4004 to S4006 are looped. While interrupts are permitted, reception interrupt processing (S4007), 2 ms timer interrupt processing (S4008), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009) can be executed.

  [Reception Interrupt Process] In the reception interrupt process (S4007), as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not an input has been made to the external INT input unit (S4101). If the strobe signal is not ON, the processing is terminated, and if it is ON, various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the reception buffer of the RAM 94 (S4102). This reception interrupt process is a process executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4008, S4009).

  [2 ms Timer Interrupt Processing] The 2 ms timer interrupt processing (S4008) is executed every time an interrupt pulse with a period of 2 msec is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 32, in the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4008), first, an input process for creating switch data (edge data and level data) is performed based on a detection signal from the effect button detection switch 63a (see FIG. 4). (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 (S4009) is executed every time an interrupt pulse with a 10 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 33, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, a received command analysis process (to be described later) is performed (S4301). Thereafter, switch state acquisition processing is performed in which the switch data created in the 2 ms timer interrupt processing is stored in the RAM 94 as switch data for 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4303). Subsequently, the effect button detection switch process for setting the display content of the first display screen 7a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process is performed (S4304).

  Thereafter, the effect control microcomputer 91 executes command transmission processing (S4305). 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 first image display device 7 or the second image display device 17 in accordance with the command to produce various effects (effect design variation effects and game effects accompanying special games (partial special games described later). Effects and ending effects), and a ballistic effect described later. 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 66 via the lamp control board 107 in accordance with the execution of various effects by the image control board 100. Or the decorative movable body 15 is driven. Subsequently, 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. Or other processing such as updating the effect determination random number is executed (S4306).

  [Reception Command Analysis Processing] As shown in FIG. 34, in the reception command analysis processing (S4301), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 has received a start winning command (set in S208 or S214) from the main control board 80. (S4401), and if it is received, a ballistic effect determination process (S4403) described later is performed.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a variation pattern designation command (set in S1616) is received from the main control board 80 (S4404), and if it is received, a variation effect start process (S4405) described later is performed. Next, it is determined whether or not a variation stop command (set in S2102) has been received from the main control board 80 (S4407). If it has been received, a variation effect termination process described later is performed (S4408).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not an opening command (set in S2205) has been received from the main control board 80 (S4409), and if received, partial special game effect selection processing is performed (S4410). In the partial special game effect selection process (S4410), the opening command is analyzed, and a pattern (content) of the partial special game effect to be executed at the time of the special game (big hit game) is selected. Then, an opening effect start command for starting the partial special game effect with the selected partial special game effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. The partial special game effect includes an opening effect that is executed during the opening of the special game, and a round effect that is executed during the opening of the special winning opening 30 and during the interval between the opening.

  Next, it is determined whether or not an ending command (set in S2314) has been received from the main control board 80 (S4411), and if received, an ending effect selection process is performed (S4412). In the ending effect selection process (S4412), the ending command is analyzed and the mode status described later is referred to. Based on the analyzed ending command and the referred mode status, the ending effect pattern (during special game ending) ( Select (Content). Then, an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  Subsequently, as other processing (S4413), processing based on received commands other than the above commands (for example, normal symbol variation start command (set in S510) and normal symbol variation stop command (set in S513)) Finish the analysis process.

  [Entrance effect determination processing] As shown in FIG. 35, in the entrance effect determination processing (S4403), the effect control microcomputer 91 first assigns the start winning command stored in the reception buffer of the RAM 94 to the special drawing hold of the RAM 94. It memorize | stores in an effect memory | storage part (The 1st special figure reservation effect memory | storage part 95a or the 2nd special figure reservation effect storage part 95b) (S4601). That is, if the type of the start opening related to the start winning command is confirmed, and if it is the first start winning command generated based on the winning to the first pitching unit 20XN (first start opening), the first start The winning command is stored in the first special figure reservation effect storage unit 95a (see FIG. 6B). Further, if the second start winning command is generated based on the winning at the second starting port 21, the second starting winning command is stored in the second special figure holding effect storage unit 95b (see FIG. 6C). Remember. The start winning command is stored in the storage area with the smallest number in which the command is not stored among the storage areas from the first to the fourth in each special figure holding effect storage unit. As a result, the start winning command is stored in the order corresponding to the storage order of the special figure hold.

  Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 91, based on the start winning command stored in step S4601, identifies the first start winning in which the start winning command is specified based on the winning at the first winning portion 20XN (first start opening). It is determined whether it is a command (S4602). As shown in FIG. 11, in the case of the first start winning command, the higher order command starts with “E” or “F”, so here it is determined whether or not the first starting winning command is based on the higher order command of the start winning command. Determine.

  If the start prize command is not the first start prize command (NO in S4602), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the start winning command is the first start winning command (YES in S4602), a pitch effect random number is acquired (S4603). In other words, the random number value indicated by the random number counter related to the pitch effect random number is stored in the pitch effect random number storage area (in the first special figure hold effect storage unit 95a) in the storage area where the start winning command stored in step S4601 is stored ( (See FIG. 6D).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the first start winning command is a big hit (S4604). That is, it is determined whether or not the numerical information related to the first start winning command is specific numerical information. The start winning command includes the information shown in the command analysis content column of the table of FIG. Therefore, if the start winning command is analyzed, the production control microcomputer 91 determines that the numerical information related to the start winning command (information of various random numbers used for specifying the starting winning command) is specific numerical information (big hit) Whether or not it is numerical information). More specifically, in the case of a big win, since the second digit of the upper command of the first start winning command is “1” or “2”, it is determined here whether or not it is a big win based on the upper command of the starting win command Determine whether.

  If the first start winning command is a jackpot (YES in S4604), the winning effect random number acquired in step S4603 is determined using the jackpot effect random number determination table shown in FIG. 38 (S4605). ). On the other hand, if the start winning command is not a big hit (NO in S4604), the winning effect random number acquired in step S4603 is determined using the lost table in the winning effect random number determination table (S4606). Based on each determination, it is determined whether or not to execute a ball effect (corresponding to a specific effect).

  The entrance effect is an effect that suggests a big hit expectation to the player. In the present embodiment, one design “burning ball” is created by the game ball that has entered the second ball entering unit 20ZN and the object image F1 that is displayed on the second display screen 17a of the second image display device 17 described above. This is an effect to be configured (see FIG. 41B). In other words, the second display screen of the second image display device 17 arranged on the back side of the screen visual recognition part 2A of the game board 2 at the timing when the game ball enters the second entrance part 20ZN and enters the main body part 20Z. The object image F1 “flame” is displayed in 17a. As a result, the effect image of “flame” displayed on the second display screen 17a behind the game board 2 and the game ball entering the second entrance 20ZN overlap in the front-rear direction when viewed from the front, as if The game ball appears to be burning. As described above, in this embodiment, it is possible for the player to visually recognize the game ball as changed to the “burning ball” through the game board 2 and the main body 20Z.

  In addition, in the determinations in steps S4605 and S4606, different determination tables are used depending on whether the first start winning command is a big hit or a lost game. The entrance effect is easily executed (see FIG. 38). In other words, the pitching effect is an effect that suggests that the expectation of winning the jackpot is high.

  If the determination result in step S4605 or step S4606 is “no entry effect” (NO in S4607), the process ends. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S4605 or step S4606 is “There is a ball entry effect” (YES in S4607), the ball start effect production start command described above is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94 (S4608), Finish the process. When the effect start command set in step S4608 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by command transmission processing (S4305), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads out the video data of the entrance effect from the ROM 103, The entrance effect is performed on the second display screen 17a of the two-image display device 17. Specifically, the video used for the entry effect is that the game ball enters the second entry part 20ZN after passing through the first entry sensor 20a of the first entry part 20XN (the first entry part). These are a series of images displayed on the second display screen 17a during the period until the main unit 20Z and the connecting portion 20M are entered. This series of images is an image of a period from when the game ball passes through the first start port sensor 20a of the first entrance part 20XN until entering the second entrance part 20ZN, and does not execute the entrance effect. The first video that continues to display the same image (see FIG. 41 (a)) as the time, and the video during the period from when the game ball enters the second entrance 20ZN until it enters the continuous portion 20M As shown in FIG. 4, the image is composed of the second image that continues to display the above-described “flame” object image F1 (see FIG. 41B). This series of images is a mode in which the second image follows the first image. By using such a series of images, it is possible to execute the above-mentioned entry effect, that is, the “burning ball” effect consisting of the game ball and the object image F1 at the timing of entering the second entry unit 20ZN. It is possible. In the present embodiment, the first video is a video that displays nothing, but such a first video is also handled as a video. Moreover, what kind of image | video is employ | adopted as a 1st image | video can be changed suitably.

  [Variation Effect Start Process] As shown in FIG. 36, in the change effect start process (S4405), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the change pattern designation command (set in S1616) (S4701). The variation pattern designation command 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. 10). 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 production control microcomputer 91 refers to the current mode status (S4702). The mode status is for determining an effect mode to be executed. Here, the effect mode is an aspect of the effect in the first image display device 7. When the effect mode is different, an image displayed on the first image display device 7 such as a different character, item, or background image appears. Differently, the effect design variable display effect is also executed in a mode corresponding to the effect mode. In this embodiment, the mode status takes values from “1” to “3”, and each value is assigned to the rendering modes A to C. The production mode A is executed when the low-accuracy base state is controlled, the production mode B is executed when the low-accuracy base state is controlled, and the production mode C is the high-accuracy base state. It is designed to be executed when controlled. Therefore, the player can grasp the current gaming state by confirming which of the effect modes is A to C.

  Subsequent to the mode status reference (S4702), the effect control microcomputer 91 selects effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R to be finally stopped and displayed in the effect symbol variable display effect (S4703). Specifically, a random number for determining the design symbol is obtained, and one table is selected from a plurality of tables classified according to the type of special symbol and the presence or absence of reach based on the analysis result of the variation pattern designation command. And selecting the effect symbol by determining the acquired effect design random number using the selected table. Thereby, the combination (for example, “777” or the like) of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are finally stopped and displayed is determined.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects a variable effect pattern (S4704). Specifically, a random pattern for determining a variation effect pattern is acquired, and a variation pattern designation command is selected from a plurality of tables classified according to the type of effect mode and the type of variation pattern (such as P1 in FIG. 10). A variation effect pattern is selected by selecting one table based on the analysis result and determining the obtained random effect pattern determination random number using the selected table. Thereby, for example, details of the effect symbol variable display effect (hereinafter also referred to as “variable effect”) including the type of super reach (SP reach) (whether super reach A or super reach B is performed) are determined. The In other words, once the variation production pattern is determined, the variation production time, the variation display mode of the production design, the presence or absence of the reach production, the content of the reach production, the presence or absence of the production button production, the content of the production button production, the production deployment structure, the background of the production design The details of the contents of the fluctuating effect consisting of the types of items are determined.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects a notice effect (S4705). Specifically, a random number for determining the announcement effect is obtained, and one table based on the analysis result of the variation pattern designation command is selected from a plurality of tables classified according to the type of special symbol and the presence or absence of reach. The notice effect is selected by determining the obtained notice effect random number using the selected table. Thereby, the contents of the notice effects such as so-called “step-up notice effect” and “chance-up notice effect” are determined.

  Then, a variation effect start command for starting the effect symbol variable display effect with the selected effect symbol, the variation effect pattern and the notice effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4706), and the variation effect start process is terminated. When the variable effect start command set in step S4706 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4305), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads out a predetermined effect image from the ROM 103 to obtain the first image. An effect design variable display effect is performed on the first display screen 7 a of the display device 7. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 48 (b), the variation pattern is scrolled downward (second variation mode described later) from the start of variation of the effect symbol.

  In addition, as the final stop symbol combination in the production symbol variable display production, at the time of winning the 16R probability variation jackpot, to the odd-numbered symbols such as “333” and “777”, 8R probability variation jackpot or 8R normal jackpot In the case of winning, an odd symbol that is not a specific odd symbol such as “111”, an even symbol such as “666”, a loose eye such as “787” in the case of a loss with reach, or “ 635 "or the like is selected. In addition, the aspect of the stop display of the above-mentioned production | presentation symbol is an example, and what can be stopped and displayed as a production | presentation symbol with respect to the result of a jackpot lottery can be changed suitably.

  [Variation effect end process] As shown in FIG. 37, in the change effect end process (S4408), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the change stop command (set in S2102) (S4901) and refers to the mode status. (S4902). Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the fluctuation display of the special symbol that is about to stop the fluctuation is a big hit, that is, the symbol as the judgment result of the big hit judgment processing of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is confirmed (S4903), If it is a big hit, a mode status change process (S4904) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S4909.

  In the mode status change process (S4904), if the result of the change display of the special symbol that is about to stop changing is the 8R normal jackpot, set the mode status to “2” (mode status corresponding to the rendering mode B). If the 16R probability variation jackpot or 8R probability variation jackpot, the mode status is set to “3” (mode status corresponding to the rendering mode C). The initial value of the mode status is “1” (mode status corresponding to the rendering mode A). By such a change in the mode status, the effect mode in the effect symbol variable display effect that is executed in parallel with the next variation display of the special symbol is changed to the effect mode corresponding to the changed mode status.

  Furthermore, in the mode status change process (S4904), an upper limit is set for the value M of the effect mode counter corresponding to each effect mode after the change in order to set an upper limit on the number of times the special symbol is changed in the effect mode after the change. To do. Specifically, when changing to the effect mode B, “100” is set to the value Mb of the effect mode counter. Further, when changing to the effect mode C, “10000” is set to the value Mc of the effect mode counter. In the effect mode A, there is no upper limit to the number of times the special symbol is displayed in the effect mode.

  If “NO” in the step S4903, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the mode status is “1”, that is, the effect mode A (S4905). If the mode status is “1”, the process advances to step S4909. On the other hand, if the mode status is not “1”, the value M (Mb or Mc) of the effect mode counter corresponding to the current effect mode is decremented by 1 (S4906), and the value M must be “0”. (NO in S4907), the process proceeds to step S4909. On the other hand, if it becomes “0” (YES in S4907), “1” is set in the mode status in order to return to the effect mode A (S4908), and the process proceeds to step S4909. In step S4909, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a variable effect end command for ending the effect symbol variable display effect in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

7). Effects of the present embodiment As described in detail above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment acquires numerical information such as a jackpot random number value at the time of entering the first entrance 20XN (first start port). Based on the first start winning command generated based on the numerical information, the jackpot prior determination is made by the effect control microcomputer 91 (S4604). Then, based on the result of the determination, a pitch effect that suggests the degree of expectation of jackpot is performed (see FIG. 41). This entrance effect is made until the game ball that has passed through the first entrance 20XN (first start port) passes through the second entrance 20ZN (in this embodiment, it passes through the second entrance 20ZN). When). Here, in the present embodiment, the second display screen 17a of the second image display device 17 is arranged at the center of the game board 2, and the second entrance 20ZN is located below the first image display device 7 in the game board 2. Is arranged. For this reason, it is possible to make the player easily make the second entrance 20ZN look like a starter of the gaming machine. Therefore, numerical information is acquired as if entering the second entrance part 20ZN, that is, it is possible to make the second entrance part 20ZN feel like a starting port, and the expectation of jackpot is suggested. It is possible to make the timing feel faster than before. In this way, it is possible to enhance the game entertainment by executing such a pitching effect. Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the entrance of the part used as the “warp part” in many known gaming machines is the first entrance part 20XN, it becomes difficult to be understood when the first entrance part 20XN is the start opening. Therefore, it is possible to make the player think more strongly that the second entrance 20ZN is the starting port.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the production control microcomputer 91 produces an effect that matches the behavior of entering the second entrance part 20ZN, that is, the game ball enters the second entrance part 20ZN. At the timing when the ball enters the main body 20Z, an effect of displaying the “flame” object image F1 on the second display screen 17a of the second image display device 17 is performed (see FIG. 41B). For this reason, this entrance effect is an effect linked to the behavior of the game ball. Therefore, it is possible to make the player feel a sense of interlocking with the game ball, and to enhance the effect of entering the ball. In addition, it is possible to make the player watching the whereabouts of the game ball after entering the first entrance part 20XN visually recognize the entrance effect linked to the behavior of the game ball, thereby surely improving the game interest. It is possible.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 displays the object image F1 through the screen visual recognition unit 2A using the second image display device 17 arranged on the back side of the screen visual recognition unit 2A. For this reason, in the present embodiment in which the object image F1 is displayed when the game ball passes through the second incoming ball portion 20ZN in front of the screen visual recognition portion 2A, the whereabouts of the game ball after entering the first incoming ball portion 20XN It is possible to reliably show the object image F1 to the player who is gazing at. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the object image F1 and the game ball produce an effect that forms one design (that is, the “burning ball” described above). For this reason, it is possible to give a novel impression as if the game ball that should not change by simply flowing down the game area 3 has changed. Therefore, it is possible to make the entry effect with a strong impact. In particular, it is possible for the player watching the whereabouts of the game ball after entering the first entrance part 20XN to be sure to visually recognize the entrance effect, and has a strong impact on the player. It is possible.

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.

<Second form>
Based on FIG. 42 and FIG. 43, the pachinko gaming machine 201 of the 2nd form which concerns on this invention is demonstrated. In said 1st form, the entrance provided in the left of the center decoration 10 was made into the 1st entrance part 20XN. On the other hand, the second form is different from the first form in that the opening provided in the left game area 3A of the game area 3 in the game board 2 is a first ball entry portion 220XN (first start port).

  That is, in the game area 3, in addition to the pseudo start winning device 20 including the second ball-throwing portion 20ZN, which is the same as in the first embodiment, the first entry located in the left game area 3A on the left side of the center decorative body 210. A spherical frame 220XN, a rectangular frame-shaped main body 220X positioned immediately below the first incoming ball 220XN, and a cylindrical cylindrical member TB2 extending from the lower portion of the main body 220X are disposed. Among these, the 2nd entrance part 20ZN is a pseudo start port which does not have sensors for detecting entrance of a game ball to this 2nd entrance part 20ZN like the 1st form mentioned above.

  The first ball entry portion 220XN is an opening that opens upward, so that a game ball flowing down the left game area 3A can enter the first ball entry portion 220XN. In the present embodiment, the first start port sensor 20a is arranged in the vicinity of the first ball entering portion 220XN in the main body portion 220X. By detecting the entrance of a game ball into the first entrance part 220XN using this first start port sensor 20a, the entrance of the game ball into the first entrance part 220XN is detected as in the first embodiment. 1 special symbol lottery.

  The cylindrical member TB2 is disposed from the left to the lower side of the center decorative body 210, and has a cylindrical shape with both ends (one end TN and the other end TX) opened (see FIG. 43). The cylindrical member TB2 has one end TN connected to the main body 220X, an entry portion TF that extends downward from the one end TN, and a game ball that has passed through the first ball insertion portion 220XN enters through the one end TN. An inclined portion TP that obliquely extends downward from the entry portion TF, a horizontal portion TQ that extends in the horizontal direction (left and right direction) from the inclined portion TP, and the other end TX that opens downward from the horizontal portion TQ. It consists of the discharge part TR. For this reason, the game ball that has passed through the first ball entering portion 220XN always enters the cylindrical member TB2, and is then discharged to the outside of the cylindrical member TB2 through the other end TX. Further, since the cylindrical member TB2 is made of a transparent resin member like the cylindrical member TB1 of the first form, it is possible for the player to visually recognize the game ball passing through the cylindrical member TB2.

  As shown in FIGS. 42 and 43, the pachinko gaming machine 201 of this embodiment is arranged below the entrance WN arranged at the lower left portion of the center decorative body 210 and the inclined portion TP of the cylindrical member TB2 in the gaming area 3. And a through-hole W having an exit WX. In the passing-through portion W, the game ball that has entered from the entrance WN passes through the center decoration body 210 and the back side of the game board 2 and is discharged from the exit WX to the front side of the game board 2 (game area 3). ing. For this reason, in the left game area 3A, the game ball that has flowed down through the area between the first ball entering portion 220XN (main body portion 220X) and the center decorative body 210 does not accumulate above the cylindrical member TB2, but the cylindrical member TB2. It is possible to flow down below the inclined portion TP. Since both the center decoration body 210 and the game board 2 are made of a transparent synthetic resin, it is possible for the player to visually recognize the game ball that passes through the passing-through portion W.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 201 according to the present embodiment, the positional relationship between the second entrance 20ZN and the opening formed by the other end TX of the cylindrical member TB2 is the second entrance 20ZN of the first embodiment and the other end TX of the cylindrical member TB1. And the positional relationship with For this reason, as in the first embodiment, the game ball that has entered the first entrance part 220XN must enter the second entrance part 20ZN through the cylindrical member TB2.

  Further, a region sandwiched between two-dot chain lines shown in FIGS. 42 and 43 is a path 220Y through which a game ball entering the first entrance part 220XN passes. That is, the main body 220X, the entire inside of the cylindrical member TB2, and the spaced apart part between the other end TX of the cylindrical member TB2 and the second ball entering part 20ZN are the path 220Y. Further, in the present embodiment, the above-described effect area VA is downstream of the first start port sensor 20a and is an area through which game balls can pass (that is, an area included in the path 220Y and the main body 20Z of the pseudo start winning device 20). is there.

  Further, in this embodiment, as in the first embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 201 is viewed from the front, the screen visual recognition unit 2A in which the second image display device 17 is disposed on the back side of the game board 2 is the pseudo start winning device 20. And the portion of the discharge portion TR of the cylindrical member TB2 and the downstream portion of the path 220Y (see FIG. 43). Furthermore, this screen visual recognition part 2A has spread in these left-right directions from the main-body part 20Z and discharge part TR.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the game ball that has entered the first entrance portion 220XN does not return to the game area 3 after passing through the path 220Y and the second entrance portion 20ZN. In other words, the game ball after passing through the first entrance 220XN is a “dead ball”.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 201 of the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, numerical information such as a big hit random number value is acquired when entering the first incoming portion 220XN, and based on the numerical information A jackpot advance determination (S4604) is made based on the generated first start winning command. Then, based on the result of the determination, a pitching effect that suggests the degree of expectation of jackpot is performed. This entrance effect is made until the game ball that has passed through the first entrance part 220XN (first start port) passes through the second entrance part 20ZN (in this embodiment, it passes through the second entrance part 20ZN). When). In this embodiment as well, as in the first embodiment, the second ball entry portion 20ZN is arranged below the first image display device 7 in the game board 2, so that the player can attach the second ball entry portion 20ZN to the gaming machine. It is possible to make it look like a starting point. Therefore, it is possible to make the second entrance part 20ZN feel as if it is a starting port, and it is possible to make the timing at which the expectation level of jackpot is suggested earlier than before. In this way, it is possible to enhance the game entertainment by executing such a pitching effect. Further, in this embodiment, since the entire transparent cylindrical member TB2 is disposed on the front side of the game board 2, it is possible for the player to easily recognize the game ball in the cylindrical member TB2. In addition, since the first ball entering portion 220XN, the main body portion 220X, the cylindrical member TB2 and the second ball entering portion 20ZN (pseudo start winning device 20) are all arranged on the same game board 2, a pachinko gaming machine that can be easily assembled. 201.

<Other changes>
In the first form and the second form, the pachinko gaming machines 1 and 201 using the cylindrical members TB1 and TB2 in the paths 20Y and 220Y are shown. However, in addition to the cylindrical member, the tubular member may have a polygonal shape, a semicircle, or an elliptical cross section. Although the cylindrical members TB1 and TB2 are separate from the game board 2, they may be members integrated with the game board. In addition, although one cylindrical member TB1, TB2 is used for the path, a form using a plurality of tubular members may be used for the path. However, in this case, a plurality of tubular members may be arranged in the path in such a manner that the game ball that has passed through the first ball entering part necessarily reaches the second ball entering part through the path. Specifically, for example, a configuration in which adjacent tubular members having no inclusions are arranged such that the maximum value of these distances is smaller than the diameter (11 mm) of the game ball is mentioned.

  In the first and second embodiments, the cylindrical members TB1 and TB2 are used for a part of the paths 20Y and 220Y. However, a cylindrical member may be used for the entire path. In other words, in addition to the one end TN connected to the first incoming ball portions 20XN and 220XN, the other end TX of the cylindrical members TB1 and TB2 may be connected to the second incoming ball portion 20ZN. In this case, the game ball that has passed through the cylindrical member can be made to enter the second entrance portion more reliably. Moreover, although it was set as the cylindrical members TB1 and TB2 which connected one end TN to the 1st entrance part 20XN and 220XN, it is good also as a cylindrical member spaced apart from the 1st entrance part. However, in this case, the cylindrical member may be arranged so that the game ball that has passed through the first incoming ball portion enters the cylindrical member that forms the path.

  Further, in the first and second embodiments, the cylindrical members TB1 and TB2 are used for the paths 20Y and 220Y. However, without using a tubular member such as a cylindrical member, the path is formed using a guide member that can guide the game ball. You may form. Examples of the guide member include a bar-like member or a wall-like member protruding from a game nail or a game board. 44A and 44B show an example in which the path 320Y is formed using a plurality of game nails N. FIG. In the form shown in FIGS. 44 (a) and 44 (b), the game nail N positioned between the first incoming ball portion 320XN and the second incoming ball portion 20ZN, and the first incoming ball portion 320XN or the second incoming ball portion 20ZN. And the distance from each other is shorter than the diameter (11 mm) of the game ball. For this reason, the game ball that has passed through the first entrance part 320XN necessarily enters the second entrance part 20ZN through the path 320Y.

  Moreover, in the said 1st form and the 2nd form, the game board 2 whole showed the form which is a translucent part which consists of a transparent material. However, a gaming machine including a gaming board (for example, a gaming board made of a plywood board) that does not have a light-transmitting portion may be used. As a specific effect in this case, for example, a specific operation is performed on the decorative movable body 15 or the effect button 63 until the game ball that has entered the first entrance part enters the second entrance part. An effect to be executed, an effect of displaying a specific image on the first display screen 7a using the first image display device 7, an effect of notifying a specific sound using the speaker 67, an LED arranged on the frame lamp 66 or the game board An effect of lighting (or blinking) a decorative lamp such as a lamp in a specific manner can be given. Moreover, it is good also as a form which contained the translucent part in a part of game board. As such a form, for example, in a gaming machine in which the second image display device 17 is arranged on the back side of the game board 2 in the same manner as the first form and the second form, The form which has arrange | positioned the translucent part so that at least one part of 2 display screens 17a can be visually recognized in the front side of the game board 2 is mentioned.

  In addition, in the above-mentioned first and second form entry effects (specific effects), the object image F1 is applied to the main body portion 20Z, the paths 20Y and 220Y, and the portion on the back side of the periphery of the second display screen 417a. displayed. However, for example, in the second display screen 417a, the object image F2 (single color or multicolor (rainbow color, etc.) image) is displayed only on the portion corresponding to the back side of the main body 20Z (see FIG. 45), or the back side of the path 20Y. The object image F3 may be displayed only in the corresponding portion (see FIG. 47).

  Moreover, in the said 1st form and 2nd form, the effect which changes according to the behavior which a game ball enters into the 2nd entrance part 20ZN and approachs into the main-body part 20Z is illustrated as an entrance effect (specific effect). did. However, for example, it may be an effect that changes in accordance with the behavior of the game ball when in the route. Specifically, for example, the display position of the object image F1 (“flame image”) displayed on the second display screen 417a of the second image display device 417 in accordance with the movement of the game ball in the route 20Y (discharge unit TR). There is an effect of changing (see FIG. 46). By synchronizing the position of the game ball moving in the path 20Y (discharge unit TR) and the display position of the object image F1, as shown in FIG. 46, the game ball and the second display are displayed while the game ball moves. One design “burning ball” is composed of the object image F1 displayed on the screen 417a. In this case, in the first and second modes, the video of the object image F1 moving on the trajectory of the game ball may be used as the first video used for the entrance effect. In addition, the time until the game ball that has passed through the first incoming ball portion reaches the second incoming ball portion is the path 20Y, which is interposed between the first incoming ball portion 20XN, 220XN and the second incoming ball portion 20ZN. It is mostly determined by the 220Y configuration. Therefore, the production scale of the first video may be determined according to this time.

  Further, for example, there is an effect of displaying the object image F3 using the second display screen 417a of the second image display device 417 in accordance with the movement of the game ball in the route 20Y (discharge unit TR) (see FIG. 47). . As shown in FIGS. 47 (a) and 47 (b), the second image display device 417 moves from the absence of display to the three character images “Geki”, “Geki hot”, and “Geki hot!” As the game ball moves. The object image F3 that sequentially changes to “!” Is displayed on the portion of the second display screen 417a through which the game ball has passed. In addition to these, for example, in accordance with the movement of the game ball in the route, a specific image (for example, an image in which a flower blooms sequentially outside the route through which the game ball has passed) is displayed on the second display screen. Examples include an effect displayed on a portion located outside, and an effect of sequentially lighting a plurality of LED lamps arranged on the outside along the route in accordance with the movement of the game ball in the route.

  Moreover, in the said 1st form and 2nd form, one design ("" An example of the production of “burning ball”). However, the specific effect may be an effect in which one design is not configured by the image displayed on the image display means and the game ball. For example, there is a form shown in FIG. 47 (that is, a form in which a character image is displayed at a distance from the game ball that has passed).

  In the first form and the second form, the effect symbol variable display effect is set to a variation mode (second variation mode) in which the effect symbol is scrolled downward as shown in FIG. . However, a predetermined first variation mode (for example, a mode in which the game ball that has entered the first pitching unit is slightly shaken in the vertical direction within the display screen 7a over the time required for the game ball to reach the second pitching unit ( 48), the effect design (for example, “745” shown in FIG. 48) is displayed. Then, it is good also as a form displayed by the 2nd fluctuation aspect with a larger degree of fluctuation | variation than the said 1st fluctuation | variation aspect, such as the fluctuation | variation aspect scrolled downward. Specifically, based on one moving image data that displays the image shown in FIG. 48 (b) after the image shown in FIG. 48 (a) is displayed when the effect control microcomputer 91 receives the variation pattern designation command. Then, it is sufficient to start the fluctuating production. When performing such a variation effect, a moving ball displaying a game ball detection sensor (second detection means) in the second incoming ball portion 20ZN and displaying the image shown in FIG. 48A when a variation pattern designation command is received. The display of the image may be started based on the data, and the display of the image may be started based on the moving image data for displaying the image shown in FIG. 48B when detected by the second detection means. The second detection means is connected to the sub control board 90. With this configuration, when the display in the first variation mode is started at the time of entering the first entrance, the second entrance is not the entrance to the first entrance. It becomes possible for the player to recognize that the variation of the production pattern has started when the ball enters the ball, and it is possible to make the player easily make the second ball-throwing part look like the starting point of the gaming machine Become.

  In addition, the above-described form, that is, the form that shows the second change form after showing the first change form as the change form of the effect design, in the situation where there is no first special figure hold and the change effect or jackpot game is not being executed. It is good also as a form which performs a 2nd fluctuation aspect through a 1st fluctuation aspect only for the fluctuation production performed when there is a ball entering the 1st entrance part. That is, in other situations, the second variation mode may be performed without going through the first variation mode. Specifically, for example, as the processing that proceeds in the case of “NO” in step S210 shown in FIG. 15, processing that determines whether or not the special figure 1 reserved ball number is “0”, and whether or not the special operation status is “1” And a process of turning on a specific flag (immediate operation flag) are added before step S211. In these processes, when the special figure 1 reserved ball number is “0” and the special operation status is “1”, a process of turning on the immediate operation flag is performed. That is, the immediate action flag is turned on when there is no first special figure hold and the special symbol variation display or the big hit game is not being executed.

  In addition, after the steps S1604, S1605, S1607, S1608, S1611, S1612, S1614, and S1615 of the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1408) shown in FIG. 21, it is determined whether or not the immediate operation flag is ON. When the immediate action flag is ON, the fluctuation pattern selected in the process of step S1604 and the like includes a special start mode that changes to the second variation mode after showing the first variation mode at the start of the production symbol variation. In place of the pattern, a process of setting the replaced fluctuation pattern as a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern designation command and a process of turning off the immediate operation flag are added. In the process of determining whether or not the immediate operation flag is ON, if the immediate operation flag is OFF, the process proceeds to step S1616. When the process of setting the replaced fluctuation pattern as the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern designation command is completed, the process of turning off the immediate operation flag is performed, and then the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process is finished.

  Furthermore, after step S4703 of the variation effect start process (S4405) shown in FIG. 36, a process for determining whether or not the variation pattern of the special figure 1 variation pattern designation command analyzed in step S4701 includes a special start mode, When the variation pattern shown in FIG. 1 includes a special start mode, the variation effect pattern for displaying the image shown in FIG. 48B is selected after the image shown in FIG. Add processing. In the process of determining whether or not the variation pattern includes a special start mode, if the variation pattern does not include a special start mode, the process proceeds to step S4704. Further, when the process of selecting the variation effect pattern according to the special start mode is completed, the process proceeds to step S4705. With such a configuration, it is possible to perform the second variation mode through the first variation mode only for the variation effect that starts variation with the entry to the first ball entry unit. It is more preferable because the player can be surely recognized as if the change in the production pattern has started when the second ball is entered instead of the ball.

  Moreover, in the said 1st form and the 2nd form, it was set as one 2nd entrance part 20ZN with respect to one 1st entrance part 20XN, 220XN, However, it is a plurality of 2nd entrances with respect to one 1st entrance part. It is good also as a form which provided the bulb | ball part. Specifically, for example, three second ball entering portions Z1, Z2, Z3 and a sorting member are provided, and the game balls that have passed through the first ball throwing portion according to the expectation of jackpot are respectively entered by the sorting member. The form which distributes to spherical part Z1, Z2, Z3 is mentioned. Moreover, as long as it intervenes between the 1st entrance part and the 2nd entrance part, it is good also as the form which provided multiple paths.

  Moreover, in the said 1st form and the 2nd form, although the 2nd entrance part 20ZN has been arrange | positioned under the 2nd image display apparatus 17 arrange | positioned in the center part of the game board 2, the position in other game areas You may arrange | position a 2nd entrance part to.

  Moreover, in the said 1st form, the 2nd form showed the form which has not provided detection means, such as a sensor which detects the entrance of the game ball to a 2nd entrance part. However, second detection means (game ball detection sensor) for detecting the entry of the game ball into the second entrance part, and a second specific effect (second) based on the entrance detection by the second detection means. It is good also as a form provided with the 2nd effect execution means (microcomputer 91 for effect control) which performs a specific effect. As the second specific effect in this case, for example, an effect of notifying a decisive sound of jackpot based on a prior determination, an effect of displaying an effect on hold display at the timing of detecting the entrance by the second detection means, and the like. In this case, the second detection means is connected to the sub control board 90. For the former effect, when the game ball is detected by the second detection means, the effect control microcomputer 91 makes a jackpot determination based on the first start winning command stored in the first special figure holding effect storage unit 95a. Then, if it is a big hit, the big hit definite sound may be output from the speaker 67. For the latter effect, the effect control microcomputer 91 does not display the effect hold display on the display screen 7a when receiving the first start winning command as in the case of a known game machine, but the game ball by the second detection means. The production hold display may be displayed on the display screen 7a at the time of detection. The effect hold display is a display for easily showing the player that the special figure hold storage unit 85 stores random numbers such as jackpot random numbers. The effect hold display may not be an image displayed on the display screen 7a, but may be a display in which a lamp such as an LED is lit. In addition, examples of the second specific effect based on the detection by the second detection means include a drive effect of the decorative movable body 15 and an effect using a decorative lamp such as the frame lamp 66.

  In the first and second form entry effects, the game ball passes through the first start opening sensor 20a of the first entry section 20XN (first start opening), and then is displayed on the second display screen 17a. The video of was displayed. That is, the entrance effect was managed by the time after passing through the first start port sensor 20a. However, for example, third detection means for detecting the movement of the game ball in the route may be provided, and the detection by the third detection means may be used as an opportunity to start execution of a specific effect.

  Moreover, in the said 2nd form, the pachinko gaming machine 201 provided with the passage part W was shown in order to prevent a game ball from accumulating above the cylindrical member TB2. However, for example, as shown in FIG. 49, a gaming machine including a cylindrical member TB <b> 3 having a back side part TS in which a part of the inclined part TP is located on the back side of the game board 2 may be used. In this case, without providing the passing-through portion W, the game ball that has flowed down in the region between the first ball entering portion 220XN and the center decorative body 210 in the left game region 3A flows down below the cylindrical member TB3. Is possible.

  In the first and second embodiments, the first image display device 7 and the second image display device 17 which are liquid crystal display devices are used. However, for example, in addition to the liquid crystal display device, a display device using a plasma screen, a display device using an organic EL screen, or the like may be used.

  Moreover, in the said 1st form and 2nd form, as a random number (numerical information) acquired based on winning to the 1st entrance part 20XN, 220XN (1st starting port) or the 2nd starting port 21, big hit random numbers etc. Although four random numbers are acquired, one random number may be acquired, and based on the random number, it may be determined whether or not the jackpot, the type of jackpot, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of variation pattern. That is, it is possible to arbitrarily set the number of random numbers acquired based on the start winning and what to determine in each random number.

  In the first and second embodiments, the start winning command including information on whether or not the jackpot is won, the type of special symbol, the presence / absence of reach, and the number of pseudo-continuations is used as the winning information. However, the winning information only needs to include at least information on whether or not the jackpot is successful.

Hereinafter, correspondence between the components of the present invention and the configurations of the embodiments will be described together. The present invention is not limited to this description.
In the first embodiment, the “numerical information acquisition means” of the present invention is a game control microcomputer 81 that performs the process of step S212 shown in FIG.
The “storage means” of the present invention is the first special figure storage unit 85a shown in FIG. 5A in the first embodiment.
In the first embodiment, the “predetermined determination condition” of the present invention means that a random symbol value such as a jackpot random number is stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 85a, not during the special symbol fluctuation display and special game execution. Is that there is.
In the first embodiment, the “win / fail judgment means” of the present invention is a game control microcomputer 81 that performs the processing of step S1504 or step S1505 shown in FIG.
In the first embodiment, the “special game execution means” of the present invention is a game control microcomputer 81 that performs the process of step S1307 shown in FIG.
The “winning information” of the present invention is a first start winning command in the first embodiment.
In the first embodiment, the “winning information generating means” of the present invention is a game control microcomputer 81 that performs the process of step S213 shown in FIG.
Further, the “entrance determination means” of the present invention is an effect control microcomputer 91 that performs the process of step S4604 shown in FIG. 35 in the first embodiment.
Further, “until the game ball that has entered the first entrance part enters the second entrance part” of the present invention includes the time of entering the second entrance part.
Further, in the first embodiment, “when the winning information is generated by the winning information generating means” of the present invention means that “the first starting winning command is generated and the first starting winning command is used for effect control. When the microcomputer 91 receives ".
In the first embodiment, the “specific effect suggesting the degree of expectation of winning” of the present invention is a ballistic effect that displays the video shown in FIGS. 41 (a) and 41 (b).
Further, the “entrance effect executing means” of the present invention is an effect control microcomputer 91 that performs the processing of step S4608 shown in FIG. 35 in the first embodiment.
The “design symbol display means” of the present invention is the first image display device 7 in the first embodiment.
In the first embodiment, the “translucent portion” of the present invention is the entire game board 2 including the screen visual recognition portion 2A.
The “image display means” of the present invention is the second image display device 17 in the first embodiment.
In the first embodiment, “one design” of the present invention is a “burning ball” shown in FIG. 41B, for example.

1,201 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board (translucent part)
2A: Screen viewing part (translucent part)
3 ... Game area 7 ... First image display device (effect symbol display means)
8L, 8C, 8R ... effect symbols 17, 417 ... second image display device (image display means)
20a ... 1st start sensor (entrance detection means)
20XN, 220XN, 320XN ... 1st entry part 20Y, 220Y, 320Y ... Path 20ZN ... 2nd entry part 30 ... Grand prize opening (special prize opening)
81 ... Game control microcomputer 85a ... 1st special figure reservation memory | storage part (memory | storage means)
91 ... Production control microcomputer

Claims (6)

A first entrance portion arranged in a game area on the game board and capable of entering a game ball;
A second incoming ball part into which a game ball that has passed through the first incoming ball part enters;
A path through which a game ball that is interposed between the first entrance portion and the second entrance portion and enters the first entrance portion passes;
A special prize opening arranged in the game area;
An entrance detection means for detecting an entrance of a game ball into the first entrance part;
Numerical information acquisition means for acquiring numerical information based on the incoming detection by the incoming detection means,
Storage means capable of storing numerical information acquired by the numerical information acquisition means up to a predetermined upper limit number;
A determination unit for determining whether or not to win based on the numerical information stored in the storage unit when a predetermined determination condition is satisfied;
Special game execution means for executing a special game for opening the special prize opening based on the result of the winning / failing determination by the winning / failing determination means;
Based on the numerical information stored in the storage means, winning information including information on whether or not the numerical information is specific numerical information determined to be the winning by the success / failure determination means, A winning information generating means generated at the time of storage;
When the winning information is generated by the winning information generating means, based on the winning information, it is determined at the time of entering the ball whether the numerical information corresponding to the winning information is the specific numerical information ,
Based on the determination result by the determining unit at the time of entering the ball, a specification that suggests the degree of expectation of the hit before the game ball that has entered the first ball entering unit enters the second ball entering unit A game machine comprising: a ballistic effect executing means capable of executing the effect. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
An effect symbol display means for displaying an effect symbol indicating the result of the success / failure determination,
The effect symbol display means is arranged in a central portion of the game board,
The gaming machine, wherein the second pitching portion is arranged below the effect symbol display means in the game board. A gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2,
The game effect execution means performs an effect that changes according to the behavior of a game ball that is in the route or enters the second ball entry section as the specific effect. . A gaming machine according to claim 3,
The game board has a translucent portion made of a material that transmits light at a position on the back side of at least one of the path and the second entrance portion,
The gaming machine characterized in that the entrance effect executing means performs the specific effect using an image display means arranged on the back side of the light transmitting part. A gaming machine according to claim 4,
The game machine characterized in that the entrance effect executing means performs an effect constituting one design by the image displayed on the image display means and a game ball as the specific effect. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
An effect symbol display means for displaying an effect symbol indicating the result of the success / failure determination,
The effect symbol display means displays the effect symbol in a predetermined first variation manner over the time required for the game ball that has entered the first entrance part to reach the second entrance part. A gaming machine that is displayed in a second variation mode having a greater degree of variation than the one variation mode.

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