JP2016172174A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To promote a performance of a variable display that is advantageous to a player.SOLUTION: During a time-shortening in which a time shortening control is performed accompanied by a high open control (high base control), corresponding to the number of a second special symbol reservation storage becoming "0", and the number of a first special symbol reservation storage is an existence of a first special symbol reservation excluding "0", a right shooting promotion presentation is performed including a presentation content of a "message" such as a display of a presentation image MS1, and a presentation content of a "meter" such as a display of a presentation image MT1. By a display of the presentation image MS1, a message is notified promoting a shooting of game balls to the right game area where a second start winning port is provided. By a display of the presentation image MT1, a residual time till a variable display is finished is suggested. When the number of the first special symbol reservation storage is "0", a restriction is provided to a performance of the right shooting promotion presentation. When the right shooting promotion presentation is being performed, if the number of the second special symbol reservation storage increases and a promotion change condition is satisfied, a presentation mode of the right shooting promotion presentation is changed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 22

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine. Specifically, the first variable display is performed based on the fact that a gaming medium has passed through a first starting area provided in the gaming area, and the gaming machine is provided in the gaming area. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a second variable display based on the fact that a game medium has passed through a second starting area and is controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, there is provided variable display means for displaying the identification information in a variable manner (variable display) when the game medium wins in the winning area (starting condition is established), and the variable display means displays the variable information display result. Some are configured to be “hit” when the specific display result (hit symbol) is reached, and to be controlled to a specific game state (hit game state) advantageous to the player.

  In such a gaming machine, a first start area and a second start area are provided in the game area, and priority is given to variable display by the second variable display means based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the second start area, In the case where there is no reserved storage for executing variable display by the second variable display means, there has been proposed one that lengthens the variable display time in the second variable display means (for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, there has been proposed one that lengthens the variable display time by the first variable display means based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the first starting area when there is no such reserved memory (for example, Patent Document 2). .

JP 2009-45249 A JP 2009-195507 A

  In the techniques described in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, even when the variable display by the second variable display means is more advantageous to the player than the variable display by the first variable display means, the variable display time is simply increased. Thus, there is a possibility that the interest of the game may be reduced by performing variable display by the first variable display means that is disadvantageous to the player without firing the game medium toward the second start area.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that promotes execution of variable display advantageous to the player and improves the interest of the game.

  (1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention uses a first start area (for example, the first start winning opening 13a) provided in a game area (for example, the game area 7) as a game medium (for example, A first variable display is performed based on the passage of a game ball or the like (for example, No is determined in step S235), and a second start area (for example, a second start winning opening provided in the game area). 13b, etc.) based on the fact that the game medium has passed (for example, No is determined in step S231), the second variable display is performed, and an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player is performed. A controllable gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like), whether to control to the above-mentioned advantageous state, and the first advantageous state (for example, the big hit game when the big hit type is “first big hit”) A plurality of types of advantageous states including a second hit state that is more advantageous to the player than the first advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state when the big hit type is “second big hit”). Prioritizing the second variable display over the first variable display and the determining means for determining which to control (for example, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executing the processing of steps S239 and S242). Variable display control means to be executed (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processes of steps S111 to S113 after executing the processes of steps S231 and S235) and the effect execution means (for example, to execute the effects based on the determination by the determination means) An effect control CPU 120, an image display device 9 and the like), and the determination means plays the second start area. When the medium passes, the first advantageous state is determined at a lower rate than when the game medium passes through the first starting area, or is not determined as the first advantageous state (for example, step S242). 7B), a first path (for example, where a player can shoot a game medium with a predetermined strength) is launched in the game area. Left game area 7A and the like) and a second path (for example, right game area 7B) are provided, and the second start area has a high percentage of game media fired (eg, right-handed) toward the second path. Specific effect execution that executes a specific effect (for example, a right-handed promotion effect by displaying the effect image MS1 or the effect image MT1) that prompts the game medium to be released so as to pass through the second start area. hand A stage (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S458 based on the process of step S608), and further includes a limiting unit that limits the specific effect.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the possibility of being in a first advantageous state that is disadvantageous to the player, and to improve the interest of the game by appropriate effects.

  (2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), in a high frequency period from when the advantageous state ends to when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the second start area is controlled to a high frequency state in which game media can easily pass. For the variable display that is provided with state control means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the normal symbol process shown in FIG. 17A after executing the process of step S362) and is in the high-frequency state, The variable display time of the first variable display may be determined to be a specific time longer than the variable display time of the second variable display (for example, the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1” in step S252, In the case where the second special figure holding storage is not shown in FIG. 9 (A), the part not determined as the fluctuation pattern PB2-2 or the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value in step S253 is “1”. If during time reduction shown in (B) without the second Japanese FIG hold memory, such as part of determining the variation pattern PB1-1).

  In such a configuration, when the game medium is likely to pass through the second start area in a high-frequency state, the variable display time of the first variable display is determined as the specific time, which is disadvantageous to the player. The possibility of being in an advantageous state can be reduced and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (3) In addition, a game medium (for example, a game ball) has passed through a first start area (for example, the first start winning opening 13a) provided in the game area (for example, the game area 7) (for example, in step S235). The first variable display is performed on the basis of the fact that the game medium has passed through the second start area (for example, the second start winning opening 13b, etc.) provided in the game area (for example, step). A game machine (eg, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) capable of being controlled to an advantageous state (eg, big hit game state) advantageous for the player by performing the second variable display based on the determination of No in S231). Whether to control to the above-described advantageous state, the first advantageous state (for example, the big hit gaming state when the big hit type is “first big hit”), and the game more than the first advantageous state. Determining means (for example, step) for deciding which of the plurality of advantageous states including the second advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state when the big hit type is “second big hit”) is controlled The CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 that executes the processes of S239 and S242) and variable display control means that executes the second variable display in preference to the first variable display (for example, in steps S231 and S235). The CPU 103 that executes the processes of steps S111 to S113 after executing the process) and the high-frequency period from when the advantageous state ends until the predetermined condition is satisfied, the game medium passes through the second start area. The state control means for controlling the high frequency state easily (for example, after executing the process of step S362, FIG. CPU 103 for executing the normal symbol process shown in FIG. 4) and effect executing means for executing the effect (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control and the image display device 9) based on the determination by the determining means, the determining means When the game medium passes through the second start area, the first advantageous state is determined at a lower rate than when the game medium passes through the first start area, or the first advantageous state. (For example, a portion that determines the jackpot type at a determination rate as shown in FIG. 7B in step S242), and the player divides the game medium with a predetermined strength in the game area. A first path (for example, the left game area 7A) and a second path (for example, the right game area 7B) that can be fired, and the second starting area is fired toward the second path (for example, A right effect is displayed by displaying a specific effect (for example, effect image MS1 or effect image MT1) that is provided at a position where the game medium that has been right-handed passes at a high rate and that prompts the game medium to pass through the second start area. A specific effect executing means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S458 based on the process of step S608) may be provided, and a limiting means for limiting the specific effect may be further provided.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the possibility of being in a first advantageous state that is disadvantageous to the player, and to improve the interest of the game by appropriate effects.

  (4) A first state in which a game medium can enter and a second state in which a game medium cannot enter, which can be controlled to a special state that is more easily controlled to the advantageous state than the normal state when a special condition is satisfied Variable winning means that changes to the above, and condition establishment control means that can establish the special condition based on the fact that the game medium has entered the variable winning means that has changed to the first state when in the advantageous state. May be provided.

  In such a configuration, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (5) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (4), the specific effect execution means notifies the player that the game medium should be launched into the second area as the specific effect. A plurality of effect elements including a first effect element (for example, display of effect image MS1) and a second effect element (for example, display of effect image MT1) suggesting the remaining time until the variable display of identification information ends. You may perform the production which consists of.

  In such a configuration, by causing the player to recognize the direction in which the game medium is fired and the remaining time of the variable display, the possibility of becoming the first specific gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player is reduced, and the interest of the game is enhanced. Can be improved.

  (6) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (5), when the specific effect is being executed by the specific effect executing means, the number of stored storage information in the second hold storage means When a predetermined number of specific memories is reached, a specific effect changing means for changing the execution mode of the specific effect (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S457 based on the determination of Yes in step S456) ) May be provided.

  In such a configuration, when the number of stored stored information in the second reserved storage means reaches the specific stored number, the variable display of the identification information by the first variable display means becomes difficult to be executed. By changing the execution mode of the game, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by appropriate effects.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure holding | maintenance memory | storage part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a figure which shows the example of determinations, such as a special figure display result. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the big hit fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of a loss fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit release pre-processing. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the attacker etc. to open | release. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit release process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of processing after big hit release. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a normal symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a variable display start setting process. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a right stroke promotion production | presentation setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a figure which shows the execution example of a right-handed promotion effect. It is a figure which shows the execution example of a right-handed promotion effect. It is a figure which shows the execution example of a right-handed promotion effect. It is a figure which shows the display mode in the time of the variable display of a special symbol, and the derivation display. It is a figure which shows the display mode in the time of the variable display of the 4th symbol, and the derivation display. It is a figure which shows the display mode in the time of the variable display of a normal symbol, and the derivation display. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the variable display period of a normal symbol, and the state of a variable winning ball apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of adjustment of the obstacle nail in the periphery of a variable winning ball apparatus. It is a figure which shows the structural example which changed the positional relationship of a passage gate and a variable winning ball apparatus. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the variable display period of the normal symbol in the structural example shown in FIG. 30, and the state of a variable winning ball apparatus.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. A pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 includes an outer frame formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, a game board (gauge board) 6 constituting a game board surface, and a frame (base frame) for supporting and fixing the game board 6. ) And a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape provided in a frame for a gaming machine so as to be openable and closable. The gaming machine frame includes a front frame that is openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (except for the game board 6) attached to them. It is. The game board 6 has a substantially circular game area 7 surrounded by guide rails. In this game area 2, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body.

  A first special symbol display device (first variable display portion) 8a and a second special symbol display device (second variable) are provided at predetermined positions of the game board (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the lower right position of the game board 6). Display section) 8b. The first special symbol display device 8a is capable of displaying an LED 403 as a first display unit for performing variable display of the first special symbol, and a number indicating "0" to "9", a symbol indicating "-", and the like, and stopping. 7 segment LED404 as a 2nd display part which performs derivation | leading-out display (stop display) of a symbol is provided. The second special symbol display device 8b is capable of displaying an LED 405 as a first display unit for performing variable display of the second special symbol, and a number indicating "0" to "9", a symbol indicating "-", and the like, and stopping. 7 segment LED406 as a 2nd display part which performs derivation | leading-out display (stop display) of a symbol is provided.

  Each of the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b is a special symbol (special identification information) that is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be identified in a special symbol game as an example of a variable display game. (Also called “special drawing”) is displayed in a variable manner (variable display). In the first special symbol display device 8a, the LED 403 continues to be turned on and off repeatedly at a predetermined time interval during variable display, and the LED 403 is turned off while the fluctuation is stopped, and the 7-segment LED 404 is turned on according to the display result. A predetermined LED (segment) among the constituent LEDs is turned on. In the second special symbol display device 8b, the LED 405 keeps blinking repeatedly turning on and off at a predetermined time interval during variable display, and the LED 405 is turned off while the fluctuation is stopped, and the 7-segment LED 406 is turned on according to the display result. A predetermined LED (segment) among the constituent LEDs is turned on.

  The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a is also referred to as "first special symbol" or "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 8b is " Also referred to as “second special symbol” or “second special symbol”.

  An image display device 9 is provided near the center of the game area 7 on the game board 6. The image display device 9 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 9, the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 8a and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 8b in the special symbol game respectively. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are arranged in the display area of the image display device 9. And in response to the start of one of the fluctuations of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 8a and the variation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 8b in the special symbol game, In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas, variation of decorative symbols (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol can be changed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas on the image display device 9. The confirmed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the display result is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the image display device 9, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 8a or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 8b is used. In synchronism with the figure game, variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and the variable display is ended. . On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbols completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  In the upper right part of the display area of the image display device 9, there are provided 4th symbol display areas 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d for displaying the 4th symbol after the decorative symbol, the special symbol, and the normal symbol. The 4th symbol display area 9a is the 4th symbol for the 1st special symbol which becomes the 1st display section which variably displays the 4th symbol for the 1st special symbol in synchronization with the special symbol game which uses the 1st special symbol. It is a display area. The 4th symbol display area 9b is a second display unit that stops (displays red or blue) the 4th symbol for the 1st special symbol when the 1st special symbol is stopped and displayed (stopped symbol derivation display). 4 is a fourth symbol display area for the first special symbol. The 4th symbol display area 9c is the 4th symbol for the 2nd special symbol which becomes the 1st display section which variably displays the 4th symbol for the 2nd special symbol in synchronization with the special symbol game using the 2nd special symbol. It is a display area. The 4th symbol display area 9d is a second display portion for stopping and displaying the 4th symbol for the 2nd special symbol (red display or blue display) when the 2nd special symbol is stopped and displayed (derivation display of the stopped symbol). 4 is a fourth symbol display area for the second special symbol.

  In the display area of the image display device 9, variable display of decorative symbols is executed in synchronization with variable display of special symbols. On the other hand, when performing an effect using the image display device 9, for example, an effect that the effect content including the variable display of the decorative design disappears from the screen for a moment, or all the movable members are on the screen. Or, there may be diversification of the production mode, for example, by production of a part that is shielded. For this reason, even when viewing the display screen on the image display device 9, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the current state is being variably displayed. Therefore, in a part of the display area of the image display device 9, the variable display of the 4th symbol is further performed, so that the state of the 4th symbol can be confirmed to confirm whether the current state is being variably displayed. Recognizable. It should be noted that it is only necessary that the 4th symbol is always variably displayed with a constant operation, arranged so as not to disappear from the screen or shielded by a movable member, and always visible.

  In the display area of the image display device 9, a start winning storage display area 18c may be arranged. In the start winning memory display area 18c, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number (special figure hold memory number) in an identifiable manner is performed. Here, the variable display is suspended based on the fact that the game ball has entered (start winning) the first starting winning opening 13a or the second starting winning opening 13b formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 15; The start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the variable display of is established, but the variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed or the pachinko gaming machine 1 Occurs when the start condition for starting the variable display game is not satisfied due to being controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  For example, a special game start condition (first start) using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 8a due to the occurrence of the first start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning port 13a. If the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not established when the (condition) is established, the first special figure holding memory number is 1 is added (incremented), and execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when a second start winning that causes the game ball to pass (enter) through the second start winning opening 13b occurs, the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 8b (second start) If the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied when the (condition) is satisfied, the second special figure holding storage number is 1 is added (incremented), and the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. Is started, the second special figure reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decremented).

  The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  The start winning memory display area 18c includes a first reserved number display area 18c1 for displaying the first special figure reserved memory number in an identifiable manner, and a second reserved number display area 18c2 for displaying the second special figure reserved memory number in an identifiable manner. And a changing special symbol display area 18cc for displaying in a comprehensible manner which one of the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b is being executed. For example, when the special symbol game is started by the first special symbol display device 8a, one of the display parts (for example, blue) that has a predetermined display color (for example, blue display) in the first reserved number display area 18c1. Of the displayed display parts, the rightmost display part) is changed to non-display (transparent color). At this time, an effect image (for example, a character image showing a circled number “1”) is displayed in a changing special figure display area 18cc so as to recognize that the special figure game using the first special figure is executed. To do. On the other hand, for example, when the special symbol game is started by the second special symbol display device 8b, the display portion of the display portion having a predetermined display color (for example, red display) in the second reserved number display area 18c2 is displayed. One (for example, the display part at the right end of the display part displayed in red) is changed to non-display (transparent color). At this time, an effect image (for example, a character image showing a circled number “2”) is displayed in a changing special figure display area 18cc so as to recognize that the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. To do.

  A display for displaying the number of reserved special figure memories may be provided together with the start winning memory display area 18c or instead of the start winning memory display area 18c. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 18c, a first hold for displaying the number of special figure hold memories in an identifiable manner above the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b. A display 18a and a second hold display 18b are provided. The first hold indicator 18a displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 18b displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. Each of the first hold indicator 18a and the second hold indicator 18b has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED).

  An effect movable member 78 is provided above the decorative portion around the image display device 9. For example, the movable member 78 may be any member that is attached to the rotation shaft of the production motor and moves forward of the image display device 9 as the production motor rotates.

  The game area 7 formed on the board surface of the game board 6 includes a left game area 7A (first game area) on the left side of the top of the image display device 9 and a right game area 7B (second game area) on the right side. There is. The left game area 7A, which is the first game area, and the right game area 7B, which is the second game area, may be divided, for example, by the end face of the image display device 9 or the arrangement of nails in the game area 7. When the game ball launched from the ball striking device and driven into the game area 7 is guided to the left game area 7A, which is the first game area, the game ball is guided along, for example, an array of nails. It becomes impossible or difficult to guide to the right game area 7B which is the two game areas. In addition, the game ball guided to the right game area 7B, which is the second game area, is guided along the nail arrangement, for example, so that it is impossible or difficult to guide to the left game area 7A.

  In the left game area 7 </ b> A, a first start winning opening 13 a is provided below the image display device 9. In the right game area 7B, on the right side of the image display device 9, there are provided a passing gate 32 and a variable winning ball device 15 that forms a second start winning opening 13b. Below the image display device 9, a normal attacker A special variable winning ball apparatus 20 including 20A and a probability variation attacker 20B is provided.

  The first start winning opening 13a is provided directly below the image display device 9, and when a left strike is made by hitting a game ball aiming at the left game area 7A, the game ball easily wins (passes), and the right game When the player hits the area 7B and hits the game ball to the right, the game ball cannot be won (passed) or won by the placement of nails or guide members 39a to 39c provided on the flow path of the game ball. (Passing) It has become difficult. Accordingly, the first start winning opening 13a belongs to the left game area 7A. Further, the variable winning ball device 15 that forms the second starting winning port 13b is provided below the first starting winning port 13a. However, when the player makes a right strike, the game ball passes through the passing gate 32. Passing, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened, and it can be expected that the game ball wins (passes) the second start winning hole 13b. Therefore, the variable winning ball device 15 that forms the second start winning opening 13b belongs to the right game area 7B.

  The variable winning ball apparatus 15 includes an electric tulip type accessory (ordinary electric accessory) having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilt position by a solenoid 16 for an ordinary electric accessory. ), And the second start winning opening 13b is formed. As an example, in the variable winning ball apparatus 15, when the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 16 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening 13b. Do not close. On the other hand, in the variable winning ball device 15, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 16 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the on state, so that the game ball passes through (enters) the second starting winning hole 13b. ) Make it open. The variable winning ball device 15 is normally opened when the solenoid 16 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter (pass) through the second start winning port 13b, while the expansion when the solenoid 16 is in the on state. You may comprise so that a game ball may enter (pass) more easily than an open state. Thus, in the right game area 7B, the first variable state in which the game ball can pass (enter) through the second start winning opening 13b, and the first variable state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) or difficult to pass (entry). A variable winning ball device 15 that can be changed between two variable states is provided.

  A game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 13a is detected by the first start opening switch 14a. The game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 13b formed in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is detected by the second start opening switch 15a. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 14a, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game media), and the first reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value. If it is less than (for example, “4”), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the fact that the game balls are detected by the second starter switch 15a, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the second reserved memory number is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value, The second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 14a and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 15a. May be the same number or different numbers.

  Normally, the attacker 20A is arranged immediately below the variable winning ball apparatus 15, and is located at a position where a game ball guided by the guide member 39b and the nail array 40 is likely to win (enter) when hit right. The probability variation attacker 20B is disposed on a path on which the game ball easily wins (enters) when hitting right, such as on the path formed by the guide members 39b and 39c at the lower right of the image display device 9. Thus, both the normal attacker 20A and the probability variation attacker 20B belong to the right game area 7B.

  The normal attacker 20A includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 21a for a normal attacker, and a first special variable winning ball that forms a large winning opening that changes between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Device. As an example, in the normal attacker 20A, when the solenoid 21a is in the off state, the big prize opening door closes the big prize opening. On the other hand, in the normal attacker 20A, when the solenoid 21a is in the on state, the special prize opening door opens the special prize opening. When the game ball passes (enters) through the big winning opening that is normally opened in the attacker 20A, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are awarded based on the detection of the game ball by the count switch 23a. It is paid out as a ball. Thus, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening which is normally opened in the attacker 20A, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening 13a and the second starting winning opening 13b. More prize balls are paid out than when (entry). Therefore, when the special winning opening is opened in the normal attacker 20A, the first state is advantageous for the player. On the other hand, in the normal attacker 20A, if the big prize opening is in a closed state, the game ball cannot pass through (enter) the big prize opening to obtain a prize ball. Become.

  The probability variation attacker 20B is provided obliquely above and to the right of the variable winning ball device 15 and includes an opening / closing plate that is driven to open and close by a solenoid 21b for the probability variation attacker. It is the 2nd special variable winning ball apparatus which forms a mouth. As an example, in the probability variation attacker 20B, when the solenoid 21b is in the off state, the open / close plate closes the big winning opening. On the other hand, in the probability variation attacker 20B, when the solenoid 21b is in the on state, the open / close plate closes the big prize opening. When the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the probability variation attacker 20B, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are detected based on the detection of the game ball by the probability variation detection switch 24a. It is paid out as a prize ball. Thus, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the probability variation attacker 20B, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening 13a and the second starting winning opening 13b. More prize balls are paid out than when (entry). Therefore, if the special winning opening is opened in the probability variation attacker 20B, the first state advantageous to the player is obtained. On the other hand, if the winning prize opening is closed in the probability variation attacker 20B, it is impossible to obtain a winning ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball to the winning prize opening. Therefore, the second state is disadvantageous for the player. Become.

  When the game ball that has won (entered) the big winning opening in the probability changing attacker 20B is detected by the probability changing detection switch 24a, the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is more easily controlled to the big hit gaming state than the normal state. Probability state (also called probability variation state). Even if the big winning opening is opened in the probability variation attacker 20B, the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state does not become a high probability state if the gaming ball is not detected by the probability variation detection switch 24a. Further, in the normal attacker 20A and the probability variation attacker 20B, instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening or in addition to the closed state, the game ball is difficult to pass (enter) through the big prize opening. A partial open state may be provided.

  A normal symbol display 10 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 6 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the middle stage of the game area 7). As an example, the normal symbol display 10 includes an LED 401 as a first display unit that performs variable display of normal symbols and an LED 402 as a second display unit that performs derivation display (stop display) of stop symbols. The In the normal symbol display 10, the LED 401 keeps blinking repeatedly turning on and off at a predetermined time interval during variable display, the LED 401 is turned off while the fluctuation is stopped, and the LED 402 is turned on according to the display result ( It will be in either state (in the case of a normal map) or in the off state (in the case of a general map loss). In this manner, the normal symbol display 10 displays (variably displays) the normal symbols (also referred to as “normal” or “normal”), which are a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols, in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”).

  In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, there is provided a general symbol hold display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the passing gate 32. When a game ball that has passed through the passing gate 32 is detected by the gate switch 32a, the LED that is turned on in the general-purpose holding display 41 is increased by one. On the other hand, when the ordinary symbol display 10 starts executing the general game, the LED to be lit is decreased by one.

  In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 6 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening 13a, the second starting winning opening 13b, and the big winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. May be provided. For example, winning openings 29a to 29d are provided around the normal attacker 20A, and game balls that have won (entered) the winning openings 29a to 29c are detected by the winning opening switch 30a, while winning (entering) the winning opening 29d. The played game ball is detected by the winning opening switch 30b. Each of the winning holes 29a to 29d constitutes a winning area provided in the game board 6 as an area for accepting game balls and allowing winning. When a game ball enters any of the winning openings 29a to 29d, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as prize balls. In the lowermost part of the game area 7, there is provided an out-port 26 through which game balls that have not entered any winning opening are taken.

  Speakers 27 for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left, right, top and bottom of the game area 7, and the top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, and the right frame lamp are provided at the periphery of the game area 7. A decorative lamp 28 including 28c is provided. The top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, and the right frame lamp 28c are examples of decorative light emitters provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition, for example, decorative LEDs may be arranged around each structure in the game area 7 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, the variable winning ball device 15, the normal attacker 20A, the probability variation attacker 20B, etc.).

  A hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 that is operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area 7 is provided on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes. For example, the hitting operation handle 5 adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle 5 only needs to be provided with a single shot switch for stopping driving of a shooting motor (drive motor) included in the hitting ball shooting device and a touch ring (touch sensor). In the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is only necessary to set the game ball firing interval to be a constant interval, for example, 0.6 seconds. However, if the game ball is not supplied to the hitting ball launching device, the game ball cannot be launched. That is, the fixed firing interval of, for example, 0.6 seconds only needs to be the shortest firing interval at which the game ball can be fired at the shortest interval.

  At a predetermined position below the game area 7, an upper plate that holds (stores) a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent by a predetermined ball lending machine so as to be supplied to a hitting ball launching device ( A hitting ball supply tray) is provided. For example, an operation button 112 that allows a player to perform a predetermined operation by a pressing operation or the like is provided at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate. The operation button 112 may be provided with not only a push button switch that can be pressed by the player but also a dial that can be rotated by the player. The player can perform a predetermined selection (for example, selection of effects) by rotating the dial.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening 13a, the first start condition is satisfied, for example, because the game ball is detected by the first start port switch 14a. Thereafter, a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 8a starts based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state has ended. At the same time, variable display of decorative symbols is started on the image display device 9. In other words, the special game using the first special figure and the variable display of the decorative symbols are executed in response to winning in the first start winning opening 13a.

  When the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening 13b formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 15, the second start condition is satisfied because the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 15a. Thereafter, a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 8b is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. At the same time, the variable display of decorative symbols is started on the image display device 9. In other words, the special game using the second special figure and the variable display of the decorative symbols are executed in response to winning in the second start winning opening 13b. However, when the variable winning ball device 15 is in the normally open state or the closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through the second start winning port.

  A normal chart start condition for executing normal display variable display on the normal symbol display 10 based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 32 provided in the right game area 7B is detected by the gate switch 32a. Is established. Thereafter, the general symbol display device 10 starts the general symbol game on the basis of the fact that the general symbol start condition for starting variable symbol normal display such as the end of the previous general symbol game has been completed. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per regular map”, the opening control and the expansion opening control in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is tilted are performed, When a predetermined time elapses, closing control or normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

  When a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 8a is started or when a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 8b is started, a special game is started. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed whether or not the variable display result of the symbol is set to “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, and the effect control command for designating the variable display result and the variation pattern is the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 31 shown in FIG. To the effect control board 80.

  After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, a definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. Corresponding to the variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b, decorations of “left”, “middle”, and “right” arranged in the display area of the image display device 9 In the symbol display area, variable display of a decorative symbol (effect symbol) different from the special symbol is performed. The positions of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas may not be fixed in the display area of the image display device 9, and the three areas may be separated. When the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed in the special game, the final decorative symbol that is the final stop symbol is derived and displayed on the image display device 9.

  In the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 8a and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 8b, a confirmed special that results in variable display of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the image display device 9. When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable display result becomes “big jackpot” (specific display result), which is controlled to a jackpot gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. The That is, whether or not the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed.

  When the variable display result of the special symbol in the special game is “big hit”, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed in the display area of the image display device 9. As an example, the same decorative pattern is stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective line in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas, and a definite decorative symbol that is a big hit combination is derived and displayed. It only has to be done.

  The decorative symbol variable display mode is a decorative symbol that is not yet stopped when the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 9 forms part of the jackpot combination ("reach variation symbol"). In other words, the display state continues to fluctuate, or the display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols fluctuate synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. It may become “reach”. As a specific example, a portion of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas (for example, the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas) constitutes a predetermined jackpot combination. In the remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, the “medium” decorative symbol display area, etc.) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol to be displayed (for example, a decorative symbol indicating “7” alphanumeric characters) is stopped. The display state where the symbols are changing, or the decorative symbols in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are synchronized while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination By changing the display state, the decorative display variable display mode becomes “reach” (also referred to as “reach state” or “reach mode”). In response to the reach state, a character image (effect image imitating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 9, or the display mode of the background image is changed. Or change the variation of the decorative pattern. Such changes in the character image display, the background image display mode, and the decorative pattern change mode are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). Such a variable display mode of the decorative pattern that does not become “reach” is referred to as “non-reach”.

  In the big hit gaming state, the big winning opening in the normal attacker 20A or the probability variation attacker 20B is in an open state, which is a first state advantageous to the player. Then, during the predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or the period until a predetermined number (for example, six) of game balls enter the grand prize opening and a winning ball is generated, the grand prize opening is continuously opened. Round game is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the big prize opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big winning opening in the normal attacker 20A, a winning ball is detected by the count switch 23a, and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of gaming balls are paid out as a winning ball for each detection. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “14”) is reached. Therefore, in the big hit gaming state, the player can acquire a large number of prize balls very easily, and the gaming state is advantageous to the player. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or may be one that gives a score corresponding to the number of game balls that are prize balls.

  After the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” (hit probability) is controlled to be a positive change state that is higher than the normal state based on the fact that the predetermined probability change control condition is satisfied. There is. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition such as a predetermined number of variable displays is executed or the next big hit gaming state is started. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to a short state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. The short-time state is controlled to continue until one of the short-time end conditions is established first, among the fact that a predetermined number of variable displays have been executed and the next big hit gaming state has been started. .

  In the probability changing state or the short time state, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the first variable state (open state or expanded open state) in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening 13b than in the normal state. And a second variable state (closed state or normally open state). For example, the control for reducing the normal symbol change time (the normal symbol change time) in the normal symbol game on the normal symbol display 10 is shorter than that in the normal state, and the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is “general”. The tilt control time for performing the tilt control of the movable blade piece in the variable winning ball device 15 based on the control that improves the probability of “per figure” than in the normal state and the variable display result is “per normal figure”. By making control longer than that in the normal state, increasing the number of tilts compared to that in the normal state, or combining some or all of these controls, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 can be changed in an advantageous manner. What is necessary is just to change to 1 variable state and 2nd variable state. In this manner, the control for changing the variable winning ball device 15 between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “high base control”). The gaming state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening 13b by the high opening control is referred to as an advantageous gaming state (also referred to as “high base state”). By controlling to such a probable change state and a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes a “big hit” is shortened, and a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is obtained.

  Even when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the high opening control may not be performed. For example, if the variable display result is “big hit”, the upper limit time for the big prize opening to be open in the big hit gaming state is short, and the round game where the game ball is difficult to pass (entry) or impossible to pass (entry) Is executed, and after the big hit gaming state is finished, there is a case where it is controlled to a probable change state. In such a case, the jackpot type is also referred to as “surprise accuracy” (also referred to as “sudden probability change”). If the variable display result is `` big hit '' and the big hit type is `` surprise '' when high release control is not being performed, the probability change control is performed after the big hit gaming state ends, but the probability change control is performed. The opening control may not be performed.

  The game ball used as a game medium in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the recorded information of the score given corresponding to the number thereof have value that can be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes according to the quantity, for example. That's fine. Alternatively, these game balls and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for a second game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Further, the game value that can be given in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to paying out a game ball as a prize ball or giving a score. Control, the maximum number of rounds that can be executed in the big hit gaming state becomes the first round number (for example, “14”) more than the second round number (for example, “7”), can be executed in a short time state The upper limit number of variable display becomes a first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number (for example, “50”), and the big hit probability in the probability variation state is higher than the second probability (for example, 1/50). The first probability (for example, 1/20), the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times of repeated control to the big hit gaming state without being controlled to the normal state, is greater than the second consecutive number of chunks (for example, “5”) First Communicating Chang number (e.g. "10") and such part or all of becoming, it may include be a more favorable game situation for the player.

  In this embodiment, when the number of executions of the round game in the big hit game state becomes “14” as the specific number of times, the round game that opens the big winning opening in the probability variation attacker 20B is executed, and the probability variation attacker 20B is the first state that is advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the number of executions of the round game is other than “14” as the specific number of times, the round game with the big winning opening in the normal attacker 20A being opened is executed, and the normal attacker 20A is advantageous for the player. It becomes a state. Then, the game ball that has entered the probability variation attacker 20A is detected by the probability variation detection switch 24a, so that the probability variation control condition for entering the probability variation state after the big hit gaming state is satisfied. That is, it is possible to establish a predetermined probability variation control condition based on the fact that the installation location of the probability variation detection switch 24a is a specific region and the game ball has passed through the specific region.

  In the big hit game state, when the number of executions of the round game is “14” as the specific number of times (fourteenth round), there are a plurality of types in which the upper limit time for opening the big winning opening in the probability variation attacker 20B is different. There is a jackpot type. As an example, when the big hit type is “first big hit”, the upper limit time for opening the big winning opening in the probability variation attacker 20B is set to 0.05 seconds. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “second jackpot”, the upper limit time for opening the jackpot in the probability variation attacker 20B is set to 29.5 seconds. Therefore, when the big hit type is “first big hit”, it is unlikely that the game ball will pass (enter) the big winning opening opened in the probability variation attacker 20B. Therefore, it is difficult to satisfy the certainty control condition. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “second big hit”, there is a high possibility that the game ball will pass (enter) through the big winning opening opened in the probability variation attacker 20B, and after the big hit gaming state ends. Probability variation control conditions for entering the probability variation state are likely to be satisfied. Which of a plurality of types of jackpot types is determined is determined at a predetermined rate, for example, in response to the determination that the variable display result is “big hit” at the start of the special figure game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 31, an effect control board 80, an audio control board 70, and a lamp control board 35 as shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 77 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 31 and the effect control board 80. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are arranged on the back of the game board or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 31 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 31 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch arranged at a predetermined position, an effect control board 80, and the like. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 31 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, a segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b, thereby performing the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 or controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 10 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 10. It also has a function to control.

  On the main board 31, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 transmits a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 16 for the ordinary electric accessory, the solenoid 21a for the normal attacker, and the solenoid 21b for the probability variation attacker.

  The effect control board 80 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 31 and receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 31 via the relay board 77 to receive the image display device 9, the speaker 27, and the decoration. Various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as the lamp 28 and the decoration LED are mounted. That is, the effect control board 80 includes all or part of the display operation in the image display device 9, the sound output operation from the speaker 27, and all or part of the on / off operation of the decoration lamp 28 or the decoration LED. The function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component for production to execute a predetermined production operation is provided.

  The sound control board 70 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 80, and is used to output sound from the speaker 27 on the basis of commands and control data from the effect control board 80. A processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 35 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 80. Based on commands and control data from the effect control board 80, the decoration lamp 28, the decoration LED, etc. A lamp driver circuit that performs on / off driving is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 31 includes a gate switch 32a, a start port switch (first start port switch 14a and second start port switch 15a), and a prize winning port switch (count switch 23a and probability change detection switch 24a). Wiring lines for transmitting detection signals from various switches, such as winning a prize opening switches 30a and 30b, are connected. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball | bowl as game media like what is called a sensor, for example. Also, the main board 31 is connected with wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control, such as the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b, and the normal symbol display device 10.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 31 toward the effect control board 80 is relayed by the relay board 77. The control command transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 via the relay board 77 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electrical signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 9, a voice control command used for controlling a sound output from the speaker 27, a decoration lamp 28 and a decoration. The lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the LED for use is included.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 31 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numeric data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 to perform and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  Note that the one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 only needs to incorporate the RAM 102 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, and the like may be externally attached.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 101. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 100 (or CPU 103) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 103 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, for example, the random number circuit 104 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The random number used for controlling the progress of the game is also called a game random number. The game random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 104 or may be updated by software when the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. May be. For example, numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is stored in a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register different from the RAM 102. The random number value may be updated by updating the stored value periodically or irregularly.

  In this embodiment, on the main board 31 side, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, and a random for determining a general map display result. Numerical data indicating each of the numerical values MR4 is controlled to be countable (updatable). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used.

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. The random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a random value used for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types when the variable display result is “big hit”. The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used for determining any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns of the decorative pattern prepared in advance. The random value MR4 for determining the usual game display result is controlled so that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the first variable state in the open state or in the expanded open state with the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in the ordinary game as “per normal figure”. It is a random value used to determine whether or not.

  The ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores a control code indicating a user program (game control processing program for game control), fixed data, and the like. In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. The ROM 101 also includes table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 31 and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. Table data to be stored is stored.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. The RAM 102 stores various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  An I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 is used to input various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100 and to transmit various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program and fixed data, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device. 9, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in FIG. 9, a random number circuit 124 that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and the I / O 125. And are installed.

  As an example, in the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121, thereby executing a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores the data, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 80 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 80 via O125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 80. In the production control board 80, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 9, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the audio control board 70, A wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 35. Further, the effect control board 80 also has wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's instruction operation (for example, a pressing operation) to the operation button 112 has been detected from the operation detection unit 107. It is connected.

  In the effect control board 80, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number.

  The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 80 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation, in addition to the effect control program. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination tables, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 80 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 80 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 9 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 9. As an example, the display control unit 123 may be equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 80 includes, for example, an input port for capturing various signals such as an effect control command transmitted from the main board 31 and the operation detection signal transmitted from the operation detection unit 107, and the effect. And an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the control board 80. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 9, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the audio control board 70, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 35 (Lighting signal) etc. are output.

  For example, an input / output driver, a voice synthesis IC, a voice data ROM, an amplifier circuit, a volume, and the like are mounted on the voice control board 70. As an example, in the voice control board 70, the sound number data indicated in the sound effect signal transmitted from the effect control board 80 is input to the voice synthesis IC via the input / output driver. The voice synthesis IC generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the sound number data and outputs them to the amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit outputs to the speaker 27 an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume. The voice data ROM stores control data corresponding to the sound number data, and the voice synthesis IC reads out the control data corresponding to the sound number data to generate voice and sound effects. The data stored in the audio data ROM may be composed of data indicating the output mode of audio and sound effects in a predetermined period in time series.

  For example, an input / output driver and a lamp driver are mounted on the lamp control board 35. As an example, in the lamp control board 35, the electrical decoration signal transmitted from the effect control board 80 is input to the lamp driver via the input / output driver. The lamp driver amplifies the electrical signal and supplies it to the decorative lamp 28 and the decorative LED.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described.

  In the main board 31, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. When the game control timer interrupt process is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to determine the state of detection signals input from various switches via the switch circuit 110. Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result. Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output.

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing. In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device Various processes are selected in order to control the display operation in 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b, or to set the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the normal attacker 20A and the probability variation attacker 20B in a predetermined procedure. Executed.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed. The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, lighting and extinguishing of the LEDs 401 and 402, etc.) on the normal symbol display 10 by executing the normal symbol process, so that the variable display of the normal symbol and the variable winning ball device 15 are movable. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade. After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 31 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 80 by executing a command control process. As an example, in the command control process, the output included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102. After the control data is set in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 80, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is sent. An effect control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table, for example, by turning it on for a predetermined time and then turning it off. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether the first start port switch 14a is on based on the detection signal from the first start port switch 14a provided corresponding to the first start winning port 13a. It is determined whether or not (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 14a is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4”) (step S202). At this time, for example, the CPU 103 reads the first reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102, thereby obtaining the first special figure. It suffices if the number of reserved memories can be specified. When the first special figure reserved memory number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to “ 1 ”(step S203).

  When the first start port switch 13a is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is variable. Based on the detection signal from the second start opening switch 15a provided corresponding to the second start winning opening 13b formed by the winning ball apparatus 15, it is determined whether or not the second start opening switch 15a is on ( Step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 15a is on (step S204; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number which is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4”) (step S205). At this time, for example, the CPU 103 reads the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102, thereby obtaining the second special figure. It suffices if the number of reserved memories can be specified. When the number of second special figure hold storage is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102 is “ 2 "(step S206).

  After either of the processes of steps S203 and S206 is executed, the pending storage number count value is updated by 1 according to the start port buffer value that is the stored value of the start port buffer (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, for example, the total pending memory count value that is the stored value of the total pending memory count counter provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102 is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S208).

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S208, the random number circuit 104 or random data provided by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102 is used to determine the special figure display result. Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR1, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted. The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A as shown in FIG. 5A, while the start port buffer value is “2”. Sometimes the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit 151B as shown in FIG. The numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is not limited to those extracted when the game ball passes through the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, and the first special figure and the first figure It may be extracted when a special figure game using two special figures is started.

  The first special figure storage unit 151A shown in FIG. 5A is a special game that has not yet started even though the first starting prize has been generated by passing (entering) the game ball through the first starting prize opening 13a. The hold data of (a special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 8a) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates with the reservation number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening 13a, and the first start condition by the passage (entrance) of the game ball The reserved data includes the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 or the like based on the establishment of Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (eg, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the result), it is determined whether or not it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state, and whether or not the decorative display variable display mode becomes a specific mode (for example, the reach effect of super reach, etc.) It becomes.

  Although the second special figure storage unit 151B shown in FIG. 5B has passed through (entered) the second start winning opening 13b formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 15, the second start winning has occurred. The holding data of the special figure game that has not yet been started (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 8b) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second start winning opening 13b, and the second starting condition by the passage (entrance) of the game ball The reserved data includes the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 or the like based on the establishment of Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the result), it is determined whether or not it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state, and whether or not the decorative display variable display mode becomes a specific mode (for example, the reach effect of super reach, etc.) It becomes.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, command transmission setting at the time of start winning is performed (step S211). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a first start port winning designation command to the effect control board 80 is performed. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting the second start port winning designation command to the effect control board 80 is performed. The first start opening winning designation command is an effect control command for designating that the first starting condition is established when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening. The second start opening prize designation command is an effect control command that designates that the second start condition is established by the game ball passing (entering) the second start winning opening. Further, transmission setting of a reserved memory number notification command for notifying the effect control board 80 of the total reserved memory number may be performed. Alternatively, even if transmission setting of the first reserved memory number notification command or the second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number increased by the occurrence of the start winning is performed. Good.

  After executing the process of step S211, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S212). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (step S212; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S213), and then step S204. Proceed to the process. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S212; “2”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S214). The start winning determination process is terminated.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 performs steps S110 to S117 in accordance with the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. Select one of these processes and execute it.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol storage unit 151A and the second special symbol storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game by the display device 8b. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is determined by the variable display result. Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (the big hit symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b). One of the lost symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. The variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Therefore, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time (special diagram variation time) from the start of variable symbol special display until the finalized special symbol resulting in variable display is derived is determined. Is done. In addition, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of determining whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach” when the variable display result is “losing”. Alternatively, even if it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is set to “reach” by determining the fluctuation pattern when the variable display result is “lost” in the fluctuation pattern setting process at a predetermined ratio. Good. Furthermore, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of performing setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation process includes a process for performing setting for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b stops the change of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed. A process for setting is included. Then, a determination is made as to whether or not a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is on. Is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In this big hit release pre-processing, the execution of the round game is started in the big hit game state based on the fact that the variable display result becomes “big hit”, and the big winning opening in the normal attacker 20A or the probability variation attacker 20B is opened. It includes a process to set up to do. When the big hit release pre-processing is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In this big hit release process, the process for measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening in the normal attacker 20A or the probability variation attacker 20B is opened, the measured elapsed time, the count switch 23a or the probability variation detection switch 24a is detected. This includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the big winning opening in the normal attacker 20A or the probability variation attacker 20B from the open state to the closed state based on the number of game balls. Then, when the special winning opening in the normal attacker 20A or the probability variation attacker 20B is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. The post-hit-opening process includes a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round game in which the big winning opening in the normal attacker 20A or the probability variation attacker 20B is in an open state has reached a predetermined upper limit number, or reaches the upper limit number. If not, the process includes waiting until the next round game is started. When the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, while when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number, the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. Is updated.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. This jackpot ending process corresponds to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 9, the speaker 27, the decoration lamp 28, or the decoration LED. This includes a process for waiting until the waiting time elapses, and a process for performing various settings for controlling the probability variation state and the time-short state in response to success or failure of the probability variation control condition. Then, when the setting for controlling to the probable change state or the short time state is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 6, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S <b> 231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 8b. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved memory number count value stored in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102 is read, and it is determined whether or not the read value is “0”. That's fine.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B stores the correspondence corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted upward by one entry in the unit 151B. (Step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter may be updated by 1 in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102. At this time, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 8a. For example, in the process of step S235, the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter is read in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102, and the read value is “0”. Or not. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A stores the storage corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As the data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (step S236). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) in the unit 151A is shifted upward by one entry. (Step S237). Further, in the process of step S237, the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter may be updated by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting unit or the like). At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, it is determined whether the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is “big hit” or “losing” (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result is determined according to whether or not the probability change state in which the probability change control is performed. As long as it is assigned to the determination result of either “big hit” or “losing”. The CPU 103 may determine the special figure display result by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read from the fluctuation random number buffer.

  FIG. 7A shows an example of determination in the process of step S239. In this determination example, the determination ratio for determining whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” is varied depending on the presence or absence of probability variation control in the probability variation state. More specifically, when probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” at a higher rate than when probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or in the short time state. The Therefore, in the probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed, the special figure display result is more likely to be a “hit” and more likely to be in the big hit gaming state than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result determined in step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), for example, a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an on state (step S241). ). Further, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in a use table for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, the numerical value (decision value) compared with the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type according to the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value or the like is used as the determination result as to whether the jackpot type is a plurality of types. As long as it is assigned. The CPU 103 may determine the jackpot type by referring to the jackpot type determination table based on the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random value MR2 read from the variation random number buffer.

  FIG. 7B shows an example of determination in the process of step S242. In this determination example, the jackpot type is determined depending on whether the special symbol (variation special symbol) variably displayed in the special symbol game for which the start condition is satisfied is the first special diagram or the second special diagram. The ratio is different. Here, when the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, the special special symbol game start condition by the first special symbol display device 8a is established, and the variable special symbol becomes the first special symbol. On the other hand, when the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, the start condition of the special graphic game by the second special symbol display device 8b is established, and the variable special symbol becomes the second special symbol. In the determination example shown in FIG. 7B, when the variation special chart is the first special chart, the big hit type is determined to be either “first big hit” or “second big hit”. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special chart, the big hit type is determined only to “second big hit”. That is, the big hit type is determined as “first big hit” only when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure. In this manner, different jackpot types may be determined according to special symbols variably displayed in the special figure game. Further, the ratio at which the big hit type is determined as “second big hit” is higher when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure than when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure. Thus, the predetermined jackpot type may be determined at a different rate depending on the special symbol variably displayed in the special game.

  In this embodiment, when the jackpot type is “second jackpot”, in the fourteenth round in which the number of round games executed in the jackpot game state is “14”, the jackpot type is “first jackpot”. However, the upper limit time in which the big winning opening in the probability variation attacker 20B is in the open state becomes long, and the probability variation control condition for entering the probability variation state after the big hit gaming state is easily satisfied. By determining the jackpot type at the determination rate as shown in FIG. 7B, when the variation special chart is the second special chart, the jackpot gaming state is higher at the ratio than when the first special chart is used. The probability variation control condition for entering the probability variation state after completion is likely to be satisfied. That is, based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening 13b, the special figure display result is “big hit” in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 8b. In this case, based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening 13a, the special figure display result in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 8a is “ The probability variation control condition is more easily established than in the case of “big hit”.

  After executing the process of step S242, the big hit type is stored (step S243). In the process of step S243, for example, the jackpot type may be stored by storing data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type in a jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102. .

  When the special figure display result is “losing” instead of “big hit” in step S240 (step S240; No), after executing the process of step S243, the special symbol variable display result in the special figure game is obtained. A confirmed special symbol is determined (step S244). As an example, when it is determined in step S240 that the special symbol display result is not “big hit”, the special symbol predetermined as the lost symbol is determined as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, any of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of big hit symbols is determined according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242. Can be determined as a confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S244, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S245), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S245, when the next timer interruption occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  In step S235, when the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S246), the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 9 is effect control from the main board 31. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 80 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 8A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 in FIG. 3 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 8A, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S251). When the big hit flag is on (step S251; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result (variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game) is “big hit” is determined ( Step S252). On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off (step S251; No), a variation pattern corresponding to the time of loss when the special figure display result is “lost” is determined (step S253).

  FIG. 8B shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” which does not become the reach mode, and the reach mode is “ A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to each of the cases of “reach” and corresponding to the case where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “big hit”. A special figure variation time is determined for each variation pattern. The special symbol variation time is from the start of variable display of a special symbol to the deriving of a fixed special symbol resulting in a variable display in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b. Variable display time.

  In the process of step S252 shown in FIG. 8A, the variation pattern at the time of big hit is determined using a big hit variation pattern determination table prepared in advance by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, for example. In the jackpot variation pattern determination table, for example, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern according to the type of jackpot. The CPU 103 corresponds to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” by referring to the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern reading read from the random number buffer for fluctuation. What is necessary is just to determine a fluctuation pattern.

  In the process of step S253 shown in FIG. 8A, corresponding to the case of normal time when the game state is the normal state and the case of time short control when the game state is the probability change state or the time-short state, For example, the variation pattern at the time of the loss is determined using a loss variation pattern determination table prepared in advance by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101. For example, when the time reduction control is not being performed, the fluctuation pattern at the time of the loss is determined using the normal loss fluctuation pattern determination table. On the other hand, when the time reduction control is being performed, the fluctuation pattern at the time of the loss is determined using the loss change pattern determination table for the time reduction. In the loss variation pattern determination table during normal time and short time, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern according to the predetermined special figure reservation storage number is a variation pattern determination result. As long as it is assigned. For example, in the loss variation pattern determination table at the normal time, it suffices that the allocation of the determination value to the determination result of the variation pattern differs according to the first special figure reservation storage number. On the other hand, in the loss variation pattern determination table in the short time, it is only necessary that the allocation of the determination value to the determination result of the variation pattern differs according to the second special figure holding storage number. The CPU 103 is variable by referring to any one of the loss variation pattern determination tables corresponding to the normal time and the short time based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern read from the variation random number buffer. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “lost” may be determined.

  In the loss variation pattern determination table, when the predetermined number of special figure hold memory (the number of the first special figure hold memory or the number of the second special figure hold memory) is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, “2”), it is less than the predetermined number. The determined value may be assigned so that the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is determined as “non-reach” at a higher rate than at a certain time. As described above, when the number of special figure reservations stored is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the decorative symbol variable display mode may be set to be less likely to be determined as the reach mode than when the number is less than the predetermined number. As a result, when the number of special figure hold memory is relatively large, the average variable display time can be shortened compared to when the number of special figure storage is relatively small, and the occurrence of invalid start winnings can be suppressed. The game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be promoted by reducing the suspension of the launching (so-called “stopping”).

  In normal times when time-shortening control with high opening control (high base control) is not performed, it is difficult for the second start winning due to the game ball passing (entering) through the second starting winning opening 13b. It suffices if one of the plurality of variation patterns can be determined as the use pattern at a different rate depending on the first special figure reserved memory number regardless of the figure reserved memory number. Even when the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started at such a normal time, the variation pattern at the time of the loss may be determined at a different rate according to the number of the first special figure reservation memory. . On the other hand, the variable winning ball apparatus has an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening 13b during the short time when the time-shortening control with high opening control (high base control) is performed. 15 is changed between the first variable state and the second variable state. Then, the special figure game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure. Therefore, it is only necessary to determine one of the plurality of variation patterns as the usage pattern at a different rate in accordance with the second special figure reserved memory number regardless of the first special figure reserved memory number during the time saving. When execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started in such a short time, since the second special figure holding memory number is “0”, the second special figure holding memory number is The variation pattern at the time of the loss may be determined at a ratio corresponding to “0”. It should be noted that the variation pattern is not limited to those determined at different rates depending on the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number, for example, at a different rate depending on the total reserved memory number, A variation pattern may be determined.

  FIGS. 9A and 9B show examples of determining the variation pattern at the time of big hit. In the example of determination shown in FIG. 9 (A), the second special figure reserved memory number during the normal time when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the normal state, or during the short time when the short time control (high open control associated therewith) is performed. Corresponding to the case where the second special figure holding memory is not stored when the time becomes “0”, the fluctuation pattern at a predetermined ratio according to whether the big hit type is “first big hit” or “second big hit” Any one of PA3-1 to PA3-3 is determined as a usage pattern. More specifically, when the big hit type is “first big hit”, the ratio determined as the variation pattern PA 3-2 is the highest, followed by the determination ratio in the order of the variation pattern PA 3-3 and the variation pattern PA 3-1. Becomes lower. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “second big hit”, the ratio determined for the variation pattern PA3-3 is the highest, and subsequently the determination ratio decreases in the order of the variation pattern PA3-2 and the variation pattern PA3-1. With this setting, when the variation pattern PA3-3 is determined, there is a higher possibility that the big hit type will be the “second big hit” than when the variation pattern PA3-2 is determined.

  In the example of determination shown in FIG. 9B, there is a short-time / second special figure hold memory in which the second special figure holding memory number is other than “0” during short-time control (high open control associated therewith). Corresponding to the case of the variation pattern PA3-1 to PA3-3 and the variation pattern PB2-2 at a predetermined ratio according to whether the big hit type is “first big hit” or “second big hit” Is determined as a usage pattern. Even in the setting shown in FIG. 9B, when the variation pattern PA3-3 is determined, there is a higher possibility that the big hit type will be the “second big hit” than when the variation pattern PA3-2 is determined. Become.

  In the example of determination shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, the variation pattern PB2-2 can be determined as the usage pattern at a predetermined rate, corresponding to the case where the second special figure holding memory is stored. On the other hand, the change pattern PB2-2 is not determined as a use pattern when there is no second special figure holding memory during normal time or short time. As shown in FIG. 8B, the fluctuation pattern PB2-2 has a special figure fluctuation time of 200 milliseconds (0.20 seconds) among the fluctuation patterns in which the variable display result (special figure display result) is “big hit”. ) And the shortest. Such a decorative display variable display mode may be referred to as a “super-shortening variation jackpot” variable display mode. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the second special figure holding memory is in use, the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a fixed special symbol with a very short special symbol fluctuation time (0.20 seconds) at a certain rate. Sometimes. On the other hand, in the case of normal time or when the second special figure holding memory is not used, the variable display mode of “super shortened variation big hit” is not obtained.

  FIGS. 10A to 10C show examples of determining the variation pattern at the time of loss. In these determination examples, the determination ratio of the reach effect in which only the normal reach effect such as the change pattern PA2-1 is executed and the reach effect of the super reach such as Super A or Super B is not executed is the change pattern PA2-2, the change The pattern PA2-3 is set to be higher than the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach is executed. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the reach effect of the super reach is executed at the big hit is set to be higher than that at the time of the loss. Thereby, when the variable display result is derived after the reach effect of the super reach is executed, the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” (big hit reliability) is increased.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 10B, it is possible to determine the variation pattern PB1-1 at a predetermined rate (90/100) corresponding to the case where the second special figure holding memory is not used. In the determination example shown in FIG. 10 (C), it is possible to determine the variation pattern PB1-2 at a predetermined ratio (90/100) corresponding to the case where the second special figure holding memory is stored. As shown in FIG. 8B, the fluctuation pattern PB1-1 is used when the variable display result (special figure display result) becomes “lost” during the time reduction, and the special figure fluctuation time is 15000 milliseconds (15 .0 second) and a relatively long fluctuation pattern of “short time, medium, long”. On the other hand, the fluctuation pattern PB1-2 is used when the variable display result (special figure display result) becomes “lost” during the time reduction similar to the fluctuation pattern PB1-1, but is different from the fluctuation pattern PB1-1. This is a “short-to-short-to-short” variation pattern in which the variation time is as short as 200 milliseconds (0.20 seconds). As described above, in the present embodiment, when the variable special display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” with the second special figure holding memory in the short time, the special figure change time (0.20 seconds) is extremely short. A fixed special symbol is derived and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode may be referred to as a “super-shortening variation loss” variable display mode.

  If the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” without storing the second special symbol holding memory in the short time, the fixed special symbol is derived and displayed with a relatively long special symbol variation time (15.0 seconds). . Here, in the process of step S253 shown in FIG. 8A, the second special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 in the process of step S233 shown in FIG. Or after the first special figure reserved memory number is decremented by 1 in the process of step S237. In the present embodiment, the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 8b has priority over the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 8a. Executed. Therefore, in the case where the second special symbol holding memory is not stored in the process of step S253, the second special symbol display device 8b starts executing the special symbol game using the second special symbol. 2 includes a case where the number of special figure hold memory is “0” and a case where the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 8a is started.

  As described above, when the start condition of the special figure game is satisfied, if the second special figure hold memory number is other than “0”, the second special figure is displayed regardless of the first special figure hold memory number. The execution of the special figure game used is started. On the other hand, the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started only when the second special figure holding memory number is “0”. When the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started, the variable display result is determined to be “lost” (predetermined) and the second special figure holding memory number is other than “0”. If there is, the variation pattern PB1-1 is not determined, and the variation pattern PB1-2 may be determined at a predetermined rate. When the variable display result is determined as “big hit” (predetermined), the change pattern PB2-2 may be determined at a predetermined rate corresponding to the second special figure holding storage in the short time.

  On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, if the variable display result is determined to be “lost” (predetermined), the fluctuation pattern PB1-1 is determined at a predetermined rate. May not be determined as the fluctuation pattern PB1-2. When the variable display result is determined as “big hit” (pre-determined), the variation pattern PB2-2 is not determined corresponding to the absence of the second special figure holding memory. Therefore, when the time reduction control (including the high opening control associated therewith) is performed, the average special figure change time in the special figure game using the first special figure is the second. The change pattern is determined so as to be longer than the average special figure change time in the special figure game using the special figure.

  When the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started during the short time, the second special figure holding memory number is “0” and the variable display result is determined to be “lost” (predetermined) In this case, the variation pattern PB1-1 is determined at a high rate. When the variable display result is determined as “big hit” (pre-determined), the variation pattern PB2-2 is not determined corresponding to the absence of the second special figure holding memory.

  On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in a short time, the variable display result is decided (predetermined) as “losing” with the second special figure holding memory number other than “0”. In such a case, the variation pattern PB1-2 is determined at a high rate. When the variable display result is determined as “big hit” (predetermined), the change pattern PB2-2 may be determined at a predetermined rate corresponding to the second special figure holding storage in the short time. Therefore, when the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started, the number of stored data in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B is less than a predetermined number (for example, “0”). The variation pattern is determined so that the special figure variation time becomes longer than the case where the number of memories is a predetermined number or more (for example, any one of “1” to “4”).

  In addition, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started during the time reduction, the second special figure holding memory number is “0” (when the second special figure holding memory is not used during the time reduction). The change pattern may be determined so that the special figure change time becomes longer than when the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started. That is, when the time-varying control with the high opening control (high base control) is being performed or in the time-shortening state, the variable display time (special drawing fluctuation time) in the special drawing game using the first special drawing is The variation pattern may be determined so as to always be longer than the variable display time in the special figure game using the second special figure.

  After determining the variation pattern by executing one of the processes of steps S252 and S253 shown in FIG. 8A in this way, a special diagram variation time which is a variable symbol display time is set (step S254). The special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to a fluctuation pattern as shown in FIG. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which a special symbol or decorative symbol variable display result is derived by setting the special symbol variation time.

  Following the processing of step S254, a special game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display device 8a and a special game using the second special figure on the second special symbol display device 8b are started. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special symbol games for which the condition is satisfied (step S255). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 8a is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 8b is performed.

  After executing the process of step S255, the command transmission setting at the time of starting the change of the special symbol is performed (step S256). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends the first variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the first variation from the main substrate 31 to the effect control substrate 80. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command, the storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is designated. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the second variation from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command, the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated.

  The first variation start command and the second variation start command use the variation start in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 8b. This is an effect control command for designating the start of fluctuation in the special figure game. The variation pattern designation command corresponds to variation display of special symbols in the special symbol game, such as variation of decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas in the image display device 9. This is an effect control command for designating a pattern. The variable display result notification command is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol.

  After executing the process of step S256, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S257), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S257, when the next timer interruption occurs, the special symbol variation process in step S112 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S113 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not a special figure fixed display flag provided in, for example, a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is on (step). S261). The special figure fixed display flag is set to an on state by the process of step S265 described later in response to the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special graphic display result) in the special figure game being derived and displayed. .

  When the special figure fixed display flag is OFF in step S261 (step S261; No), settings for deriving and displaying the fixed special symbol are performed (step S262). In addition, a command transmission setting at the time of symbol determination is performed (step S263). For example, a setting for transmitting an effect control command prepared in advance as a symbol confirmation command to the effect control board 80 is performed. Further, a predetermined time (for example, 500 milliseconds) is set as the special figure confirmation display time (step S264). Then, after the special figure confirmation display flag is set to the on state (step S265), the special symbol stop process is terminated. At this time, the special symbol process flag is not updated, so that the special symbol stop process is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  If the special figure confirmation display flag is ON in step S261 (step S261; Yes), it is determined whether or not the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed (step S266). At this time, if the special figure confirmation display time has not elapsed (step S266; No), the special symbol stop process is terminated. Here, since the special figure process flag is not updated, the special symbol stop process is executed again when the next timer interruption occurs, and the special figure determination display time is awaited.

  If the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed in step S266 (step S266; Yes), the special figure confirmation display flag is cleared and turned off (step S267), and then whether or not the big hit flag is on. Is determined (step S268). When the big hit flag is on (step S268; Yes), a predetermined time is set as a big hit start production waiting time (step S269). At this time, command transmission setting at the time of starting the big hit is performed (step S270). Also, for example, a big hit start flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an on state (step S271). Subsequently, a setting for ending time-shortening control (including high opening control) and probability variation control is performed (step S272). For example, as the processing of step S272, processing for clearing a probability change flag and a time-shortage flag provided in a predetermined area (game control flag setting unit, etc.) of the RAM 102 to turn it off, time-shortening control and high-opening control are performed. A process for clearing the time-count counter for counting the remaining number of times for the figure game, a process for clearing the probability variation number counter for counting the remaining number of times for the special figure game for which the probability variation control is performed, and the like may be executed.

  The time-count counter is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, for example, a game control counter setting unit, and an upper limit of a special game in which time-short control or high-open control is performed when the probability change state or the time-short state is entered after the big hit gaming state is finished. A count initial value (for example, “70”) corresponding to the number of times may be set. The probability variation counter is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as a game control counter setting unit, for example. When the probability variation state is reached after the big hit gaming state is completed, the initial count corresponding to the upper limit number of special figure games for which probability variation control is performed A value (for example, “71”) may be set.

  After executing the process of step S272, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4” (step S273), and the special symbol stop process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the big hit release pre-processing in step S114 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  When the big hit flag is off in step S268 (step S268; No), it is determined whether or not the time reduction control (including the high opening control) or the probability variation control is ended (step S274). As an example, in the process of step S274, when the time count count value that is the stored value of the time count counter is other than “0”, the count value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like. Then, it is determined whether or not the updated short time count value matches a predetermined short time end determination value (for example, “0”). At this time, if it coincides with the time reduction end determination value, the time reduction control or the high release control may be ended by clearing a predetermined time reduction flag and turning it off. On the other hand, if it does not coincide with the time reduction end determination value, the state of the time reduction flag may be maintained, and the process of step S274 may be ended.

  Also, in the process of step S274, when the probability variation count value that is the stored value of the probability variation counter is other than “0”, the count value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like. Then, it is determined whether or not the updated count value of the number of probability changes matches a predetermined probability change end determination value (eg, “0”). At this time, if it matches the probability variation end determination value, the probability variation control may be terminated by clearing a predetermined probability variation flag or the like. On the other hand, if it does not coincide with the probability variation end determination value, the state of the probability variation flag may be maintained, and the process of step S274 may be terminated.

  After executing the process of step S274, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0” (step S275), and the special symbol stop process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, the special symbol normal process of step S110 shown in FIG. 3 is executed when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S114 of FIG. 3 as the big hit release pre-processing. In the big hit release pre-processing shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit start flag is on (step S291). The big hit start flag is set to the on state by the process of step S271 shown in FIG. 11 in response to the start of the big hit gaming state.

  When the big hit start flag is ON in step S291 (step S291; Yes), it is determined whether or not the big hit start production waiting time has elapsed (step S292). At this time, if the big hit start production waiting time has not elapsed (step S292; No), the big hit opening pre-processing is terminated. Here, since the special figure process flag is not updated, the big hit release pre-processing is executed again when the next timer interruption occurs, and the process waits until the big hit start presentation waiting time elapses.

  When the big hit start production waiting time has elapsed in step S292 (step S292; Yes), the big hit start flag is cleared and turned off (step S293), and then, for example, a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting) "1" is set as a count initial value corresponding to the number of round games executed (step S294).

  When the big hit start flag is off in step S291 (step S291; No), after executing the process of step S294, a big winning opening for the attacker to be opened in the round game is formed in the normal attacker 20A It is determined to be either the winning prize opening made or the winning prize opening formed in the probability variation attacker 20B (step S295). FIG. 13A shows an example of determination in the process of step S295. In this embodiment, when the round count value is any one of “1” to “13”, it is determined to execute the round game in which the big winning opening in the normal attacker 20A is opened. On the other hand, when the round count value is “14”, it is determined to execute the round game in which the special winning opening in the probability variation attacker 20B is opened. Accordingly, when the number of executions of the round game becomes “14” as the specific number of times, a round game is executed in which the large winning opening in the probability variation attacker 20B is opened, and the probability variation attacker 20B is advantageous for the player. It becomes a state.

  A detection valid switch for effectively detecting the game ball may be set in accordance with the determination of the big winning opening to be opened by the process of step S295. For example, when the round count value is any one of “1” to “13”, the detection of the game ball by the count switch 23a is validated in accordance with the large winning opening in the normal attacker 20A being opened. On the other hand, when the round count value is “14”, the detection of the game ball by the probability variation detection switch 24a is validated together with the opening of the special winning opening in the probability variation attacker 20B.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S295, for example, the big hit type storage data is read from the big hit type buffer or the like (step S296). Then, a winning opening opening upper limit time is determined (step S297). The big winning opening opening upper limit time is the upper limit time for making the big winning opening in the normal attacker 20A or the probability variation attacker 20B open in each round game executed in the big hit gaming state. FIG. 13B shows an example of determination in the process of step S297. In this embodiment, when the jackpot type is “first jackpot”, the big prize opening is opened depending on whether the round count value is “1” to “13” or “14”. The maximum time is different. In particular, when the round count value is “14”, the upper limit opening time of the big winning opening is set to an extremely short time (0.05 seconds), and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning opening in the probability variation attacker 20B. Very unlikely. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “second big hit”, regardless of whether the round count value is “1” to “14”, the upper limit time of the big winning opening is set to a certain time (29.5 seconds). Is set. Therefore, when the big hit type is “second big hit”, there is a high possibility that the game ball will pass (enter) through the big winning opening in the probability variation attacker 20B, and the probability variation for entering the probability variation state after the jackpot gaming state ends. Control conditions are easily established.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7B, the big hit type is determined to be “second big hit” when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure than when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure. The ratio to be increased is increased (the determination ratio is 100/100). When the jackpot type is “second jackpot”, there is a high possibility that the game ball will pass (enter) the jackpot in the probability variation attacker 20B, and the probability variation for entering the probability variation state after the jackpot gaming state ends. Control conditions are easily established. Therefore, when the variable display result (special display result) is “big hit” in the special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 8b, the first special symbol display device 8a is used. In the special figure game using the first special figure, the variable display result (special figure display result) is a big hit game state in which the big hit type advantageous to the player is “second big hit”, compared with the case where the big hit type is advantageous. Easy to control. That is, when the variable display result (special display result) of the special figure game is determined to be “big hit” based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the second start winning opening 13b, the big hit type that is disadvantageous to the player is “ It is not determined to control to the big hit gaming state of “first big hit”. When the variable display result (special display result) of the special figure game is determined to be “big hit” based on the passing of the game ball through the second start prize opening 13b, the first start prize opening 13a is entered into the game ball. When the variable display result (special display result) of the special figure game is determined to be “big hit” based on the fact that the game has passed, the big hit type that is disadvantageous to the player is “first big hit” It may be determined to control to the big hit gaming state.

  After the process of step S297 is executed, an opening start control is performed to change the special winning opening (normal attacker 20A or probability variation attacker 20B) determined by the process of step S295 from the closed state to the open state (step S298). . At this time, a setting for transmitting a drive signal to either of the solenoids 21a and 21b is performed in accordance with the special winning opening to be opened determined by the process of step S295. As an example, when the special winning opening in the normal attacker 20A is in the open state, the setting for transmitting a drive signal to the solenoid 21a for the normal attacker is performed. On the other hand, when the special winning opening in the probability variation attacker 20B is opened, a setting for transmitting a drive signal to the solenoid 21b for the probability variation attacker is performed.

  Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5” (step S299), and then the big hit release pre-processing is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5” in step S299, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the big hit release process in step S115 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in step S115 of FIG. 3 as the big hit release process. In the big hit opening process shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big winning opening opening upper limit time has elapsed (step S311). At this time, if the big winning opening opening upper limit time has not elapsed (step S311; No), the detection valid switch (large winning mouth switch) in which the detection of the game ball is effective among the count switch 23a and the probability variation detecting switch 24a. It is determined whether or not the detection signal transmitted from is turned on (step S312).

  If the detection valid switch is on in step S312 (step S312; Yes), the winning number count value is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S313). The winning number count value is, for example, a value stored in a winning number counter provided in a predetermined area (game control counter setting unit or the like) of the RAM 102, and is detected by the detection valid switch while one round game is executed. Any number that indicates the number of game balls may be used. Thereafter, based on the detection of the game ball by the detection valid switch, a setting for paying out the game ball to be a prize ball is performed (step S314). Instead of directly paying out the winning balls, a score corresponding to the number of winning balls may be given.

  When the special winning opening switch is off in step S312 (step S312; No), after executing the process of step S314, for example, the certainty change confirmation provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is confirmed. It is determined whether or not the flag is on (step S315). At this time, if the probability variation confirmation flag is off (step S315; No), it is determined whether or not the detection signal transmitted from the probability variation detection switch 24a is in an on state (step S316). When the probability variation detection switch 24a is on (step S316; Yes), the probability variation confirmation flag is set to the on state (step S317).

  When the probability change confirmation flag is ON in step S315 (step S315; Yes), when the probability change detection switch 24a is OFF in step S316 (step S316; No), or after executing the processing of step S317 Then, it is determined whether or not the winning number count value has reached a predetermined winning upper limit determination value (for example, “6”) (step S318). At this time, if the winning upper limit determination value has not been reached (step S318; No), the big hit release process is terminated. Here, since the value of the special figure process flag is not updated, the big hit release process is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  On the other hand, if the big winning opening opening upper limit time has elapsed in step S311 (step S311; Yes), or if it is determined in step S318 that the winning upper limit determination value has been reached (step S318; Yes), this time It is determined that the round game is to be ended, and the opening end control for returning the large winning opening (normal attacker 20A or probability variation attacker 20B) in the open state to the closed state is performed (step S319). At this time, the setting for stopping the transmission of the drive signal to either the solenoids 21a and 21b may be performed in accordance with the opened big prize opening.

  Subsequent to the process of step S319, the winning counter is cleared to initialize the count value to “0” (step S320). Then, after updating the value of the special figure process flag to “6” (step S321), the big hit release processing is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”, when the next timer interruption occurs, the processing after the big hit release in step S116 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S116 of FIG. In the post-hit release processing shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not a next round waiting flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is on (step S331). . The next round waiting flag is set to the on state by the process of step S334 described later, corresponding to waiting until the next round game in the big hit gaming state is started.

  When the next round waiting flag is OFF in step S331 (step S331; No), it is determined whether or not the round count value has reached a predetermined round upper limit determination value (for example, “14”) (step S332). ). At this time, if the round upper limit determination value has not been reached (step S332; No), a predetermined time is set as a next round waiting time (step S333). Then, after setting the next round wait flag to the ON state (step S334), the processing after the big hit release is ended. Here, since the value of the special figure process flag is not updated, the processing after the big hit release is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  When it is determined in step S332 that the round upper limit determination value has been reached (step S332; Yes), a predetermined time is set as a pre-hit end time (step S335). At this time, the round counter is cleared and the count value is initialized to “0” (step S336). Further, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S337). Then, after the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7” (step S338), the processing after the big hit release is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the big hit end process of step S117 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  If the next round waiting flag is ON in step S331 (step S331; Yes), it is determined whether the next round waiting time has elapsed (step S339). If the next round waiting time has not elapsed (step S339; No), the processing after the big hit release is terminated. At this time, since the special figure process flag is not updated, the processing after the big hit release is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs, and waits until the next round waiting time elapses.

  When the next round waiting time has elapsed in step S339 (step S339; Yes), the next round waiting flag is cleared and turned off (step S340). Further, the round count value is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S341). Then, after updating the value of the special figure process flag to “4” (step S342), the processing after the big hit release is ended. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, when the next timer interruption occurs, the big hit pre-release processing of step S114 shown in FIG. 3 is executed to start a new round game. it can.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in step S117 of FIG. 3 as the big hit end process. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the time before the jackpot end has elapsed (step S361). At this time, if the time before the jackpot end has not elapsed (step S361; No), the jackpot end processing ends. Here, since the special figure process flag is not updated, the big hit end process is executed again when the next timer interruption occurs, and the process waits until the time before the big hit end elapses.

  When the time before the big hit end has elapsed in step S361 (step S361; Yes), the time reduction control is started and the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to be in the time reduction state (step S362). As an example, in the process of step S361, in addition to setting the time reduction flag to the on state, a count initial value (for example, “70”) corresponding to the upper limit number of special figure games that can be executed in the time reduction state is set to the time reduction. Set to the counter. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the probability variation confirmation flag is on (step S363).

  When the probability change confirmation flag is on in step S363 (step S363; Yes), the probability change control is started and the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to be the probability change state (step S364). As an example, in the process of step S364, in addition to setting the probability variation flag to the on state, the count initial value (for example, “71”) corresponding to the upper limit number of special figure games that can be executed in the probability variation state is changed. Set to the counter. Thereafter, the probability variation confirmation flag is cleared and turned off (step S365).

  When the probability change confirmation flag is OFF in step S363 (step S363; No), after executing the process of step S365, the special process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”. (Step S366), the big hit end processing is ended. When the special timer process flag is initialized to “0”, the special symbol normal process of step S110 shown in FIG. 3 is executed when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  In such a big hit end process, the setting for starting the time reduction control is performed in step S362 before the setting for starting the probability variation control is performed in step S364. Therefore, if the probability variation confirmation flag is set to the ON state during the big hit gaming state and the probability variation control condition is satisfied, the game state after the big hit gaming state is subjected to the time variation control (according to this, the high opening control) together with the probability variation control. The probability variation state as a high probability / high base state is controlled.

  FIG. 17A is a flowchart showing an example of the normal symbol process. In the normal symbol process shown in FIG. 17A, the CPU 103 first executes a gate passage determination process (step S130). For example, in the gate passage determination process in step S130, it is determined whether or not the gate switch 32a is on based on the detection signal from the gate switch 32a. If it is off, the gate passage determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the gate switch 32a is on, the general-purpose reserved storage count value indicating the number of reserved general-purpose memories stored in the general-purpose reserved storage unit provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 is It is determined whether or not a predetermined value (for example, “4”) is set as the usual figure hold upper limit. At this time, if the usual figure holding upper limit value has been reached, the passage of the current game ball at the passing gate is invalidated and the gate passing determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the usual figure hold upper limit value has not been reached, for example, from among the numerical data updated by a random counter provided in a predetermined area (game control counter setting unit or the like) of the random number circuit 104 or the RAM 102, for example. Then, numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the normal map display result is extracted. The numerical data indicating the random value MR4 extracted at this time is set as reserved data at the head of the empty entry in the general-purpose reserved storage unit, whereby the random value MR4 is stored. In this case, after updating so as to add 1 to the usual reserved memory number count value, the gate passage determination process is terminated.

  The usual figure hold storage unit stores hold data of a usual figure game that has passed through the passing gate 32 but has not yet started. As an example, the general figure holding storage unit associates the holding number with the holding number in the passing order of the passing gate 32 (game ball detection order), and the CPU 103 causes the random number circuit 104 based on the establishment of the normal figure starting condition by the passing of the game ball. Are stored as reserved data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the normal figure storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the normal figure game using the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 10 is being held, and the variable display result in this normal figure game (normal figure) The display result) becomes the general-purpose hold storage information that makes it possible to determine whether or not “per-standard” is determined.

  After executing the gate passage determination process in step S130, the CPU 103 performs step S140 shown in FIG. 17A according to the value of the normal process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. ~ S143 is selected and executed.

  The normal symbol normal process in step S140 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “0”. In this normal symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol game 10 is started by the normal symbol display 10 based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the normal symbol storage unit. At this time, for example, if there is pending data stored in the ordinary map storage unit, the ordinary map display flag value is set to “1” after executing the ordinary diagram display result determination process or the ordinary map change time determination process. Update to The normal symbol determination process is a process for determining whether the normal symbol display result, which is a variable symbol display result of the normal symbol game, is “per normal symbol” or “ordinary symbol loss”. The normal map change time determination process is a process of determining a normal map change time which is a variable display time from the start of variable display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 20 until the normal map display result is derived.

  In the general map display result determination process, a predetermined general map display result determination table is referred to based on numerical data indicating the random number MR4 for determining the general map display result included in the reserved data read from the general map storage unit. To determine the normal map display result. Here, in the general map display result determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR4 for determining the general map display result is determined depending on whether or not the time reduction control with the high opening control is performed. It is only necessary to be assigned to the result of determining whether to display the ordinary map display result as “per ordinary map” or “future map loss”.

  FIG. 17B shows an example of determining the usual map display result and the like. In this determination example, the determination ratio for determining whether or not the normal map display result is “per normal map” is varied depending on the presence or absence of the time reduction control. More specifically, when the time reduction control is being performed, the general map display result is determined as “per normal map” at a higher rate than when the time reduction control is not being performed. As a result, when the game state is the high base state and the short time control accompanied by the high opening control is performed, the variable display result of the normal symbol in the normal game is more likely to be “per base” than in the low base state. Thus, the frequency at which the second start winning opening 13b formed in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state or the expanded open state increases, and the game ball easily passes (enters) the second start winning opening.

  Moreover, in the high base state in which the time reduction control accompanied by the high opening control is performed, the normal time fluctuation time is set shorter than in the low base state in which the time reduction control is not performed. As a result, when the time base control is performed in the high base state, the interval for deriving and displaying the normal symbol variable display result in the normal game is shorter than in the low base state. The interval at which the variable display result is derived and displayed is shortened, and the frequency at which the second start winning opening 13b formed in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state or the expanded open state increases. It becomes easy to pass (enter) the mouth 13b.

  Furthermore, in the high base state, the opening time and the number of times of opening the second start winning opening 13b in the open state or the expanded open state may be set so as to increase compared to the low base state. Thereby, when the time-short control is performed in the high base state, the time and the number of times that the second start winning opening 13b is in the open state or the expanded open state are increased as compared with the time in the low base state. However, it is only necessary to easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening 13b. In the determination example shown in FIG. 17B, the opening time of the second start winning opening 13b is determined to be 0.3 seconds (× 1) in response to “no time reduction control” in which the time reduction control is not performed. The On the other hand, the opening time of the second start winning opening 13b is determined to be 5.8 seconds (× 1) in response to “with time reduction control” in which time reduction control is performed. Instead of increasing the opening time or increasing the opening time, by increasing the number of times the second starting winning opening 13b is opened, the game ball is placed in the second starting winning opening 13b in the high base state rather than in the low base state. May be easy to pass (enter). Note that the setting for setting the second start winning opening 13b to the open state or the expanded open state may be performed in the normal symbol stop process in step S142 or the normal electric accessory actuating process in step S143.

  The normal symbol variation process in step S141 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “1”. In this normal symbol variation processing, the normal symbol display 10 is set to vary the normal symbol, and the elapsed time since the normal symbol started to change is measured. Further, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time thus measured has reached a predetermined normal time fluctuation time.

  The normal symbol stop process in step S142 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “2”. In this normal symbol stop process, the normal symbol display 10 stops the change of the normal symbol based on the elapse of the normal symbol change time, and the fixed normal symbol which is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed (derived display). ) To make settings. The ordinary electric accessory actuating process of step S143 is executed when the value of the normal process flag is “3”. In this normal electric accessory actuating process, the movable wing piece provided in the variable winning ball device 15 is moved to the vertical position in response to the variable display result (the general map display result) in the normal game being “per normal map”. Is set to change the second start winning opening 13b from the normal open state to the enlarged open state by moving the second start winning award port 13b from the normal open state.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 80 will be described.

  In the effect control board 80, when the supply of power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. When the production control main process is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process, clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the CTC (counter / timer mounted on the production control board 80. Circuit) register setting, etc. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on. The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process waits.

  On the side of the production control board 80, an interrupt for receiving the production control command from the main board 31 is generated separately from the timer interruption that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 31 is turned on. When an interruption occurs due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disabled state is used, It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 31 via the relay board 77 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 31 and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, the read effect control commands are read. Corresponding settings and controls are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, various effects such as an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 9, an audio output operation from the speaker 27, and a lighting operation in a decoration light emitter such as the decoration lamp 28 and the decoration LED are provided. With respect to the control content of the rendering operation using the apparatus, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 31 are performed. Subsequent to the effect control process, an effect random number update process is executed, and numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 18, the effect control CPU 120 performs the following steps S170 to S176 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122. Select one of the processes to execute.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. The variable display start waiting process performs variable display of decorative symbols in the display area of the image display device 9 based on whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command transmitted from the main board 31 is received. It includes a process for determining whether or not to start. The first variation start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 8a is started. The second variation start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 8b is started. When either the first change start command or the second change start command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b. In order to perform the variable display of decorative symbols and other various effects, the process of determining the fixed decorative symbols and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbols and the type of display result is included. . When the variable display start setting process is executed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 performs various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (such as an effect control timer setting unit). , And various kinds of effect control during the variable display of the decorative symbols are included. In addition, in the variable display effect processing, the finalized symbol as the final stop symbol that is a variable symbol display result corresponding to the reception of the symbol determination command transmitted from the main board 31 is displayed as a complete stop. Processing to display (derived display) is included. Note that, in response to the end code being read from the predetermined effect control pattern, the finalized decorative symbol may be displayed in a complete stop (derived display). In this case, when the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed, the production control board 80 is autonomous even if the production control command from the main board 31 is not used. The fixed display pattern can be derived and displayed on the screen to determine the variable display result. After performing such effect control, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The variable display stop process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In the variable display stop process, the jackpot gaming state starts based on the variable display result notified by the variable display result notification command or the determination result of whether or not the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 31 is received. The process which determines whether it is performed is included. When the variable display result corresponds to “big hit” and the big hit gaming state is started, the value of the production process flag is updated to “4”, while the variable display result corresponds to “lost”. If the big hit gaming state is not started, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  The jackpot display process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. The jackpot display process includes a process for executing a jackpot notification effect (fanfare effect) for notifying the start of the jackpot gaming state based on the reception of the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 31. Yes. When the execution of the big hit notification effect ends, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents in the display area of the image display device 9. In addition, by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 70, sound and sound effects are output from the speaker 27, and by outputting a command (electric decoration signal) to the lamp control board 35, the decoration lamp 28 and the decoration LED are output. Various effect controls are executed in the big hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing. Further, in the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a big hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 31, the value of the production control process flag is updated to “6”.

  The big hit end effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, for example, and displays an effect image based on the set content in the display area of the image display device 9. In addition, by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 70, sound and sound effects are output from the speaker 27, and by outputting a command (electric decoration signal) to the lamp control board 35, the decoration lamp 28 and the decoration LED are output. Various effect controls such as turning on / off / flashing are executed at the end of the big hit gaming state. Thereafter, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  FIG. 19A is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S171 of FIG. 18 as variable display start setting processing. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 19A, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a final stop symbol or the like to be a finalized symbol as a variable symbol display result (step S401). As the process of step S401, the CPU 120 for effect control is based on variable display contents such as the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 31 and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. To determine the final stop symbol. In this embodiment, there are “non-reach (losing)”, “reach (losing)”, and “big hit” as variable display contents according to the combination of the variation pattern and the variable display result.

  When the variable display content is “non-reach (losing)”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not changed to the reach mode, the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result is “lost”. " When the variable display content is “reach (losing)”, after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach mode, the fixed decorative symbol of the reach / losing combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result is “lost”. . When the variable display content is “big hit”, after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, the definite decorative symbol of the big hit combination is derived and displayed, and the variable display result becomes “big hit”.

  FIG. 19B shows an example of determining a decorative symbol that will be the final stop symbol in the process of step S401. In this example, when the variable display content is “non-reach (loss)”, different (unmatched) decorative symbols are determined as the final stop symbols in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the left determined symbol updated by an effect random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. The left confirmation which is stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area in the display area of the image display device 9 among the fixed decorative symbols by referring to the left fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121. Determine the decorative pattern. Next, numerical value data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the right determined symbol determining table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. For example, the right determined decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area in the display area of the image display device 9 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. From the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area in the display area of the image display device 9 is determined.

  When the variable display content is “reach (losing)”, the same (matching) decorative symbol is determined as the final stop symbol in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating random values for determining the left and right determined symbols that are updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and stores the left and right determined symbol determination table that is stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared. By referencing or the like, an ornament symbol having the same symbol number that is stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” ornament symbol display areas in the display area of the image display device 9 is determined among the confirmed ornament symbols. Further, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter for production is extracted, and a medium fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. Thus, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area in the display area of the image display device 9 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When the variable display content is “big hit”, the same (coincident) decorative symbol is determined as the final stop symbol in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the jackpot determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot determination symbol determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decoration symbol display areas in the display area of the image display device 9 are aligned. The decorative symbol with the same symbol number that is stopped and displayed is determined. At this time, different determined decorative symbols may be determined depending on whether the big hit type is “first big hit” or “second big hit”. As a specific example, when the big hit type is “first big hit”, a decorative symbol indicating an even number among a plurality of types of decorative symbols may be determined as a confirmed decorative symbol. In addition, when the big hit type is “second big hit”, a decorative symbol indicating an odd number among a plurality of types of decorative symbols may be determined as a confirmed decorative symbol.

  Following the determination of the final stop symbol and the like in step S401, a notice effect is determined (step S402). In the process of step S402, for example, the presence / absence of the notice effect or the effect mode when the notice effect is executed is determined using the notice effect determination table prepared by storing in the predetermined area of the ROM 121 in advance. Good. In the notice effect determination table, for example, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with a random number for determining the notice effect may be assigned to the presence / absence of the notice effect or the determination result of the effect mode according to variable display contents . The effect control CPU 120 refers to the notice effect determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the notice effect, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. What is necessary is just to determine an aspect.

  Following the process of step S402, a right-handed promotion effect setting process is executed (step S402A). In the present embodiment, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a high base state (short time state) or a probable change state and the short time control with high open control (high base control) is performed, a predetermined promotion effect condition When is established, a right-handed promotion effect is executed to urge the player to launch the game ball toward the right game area 7B. The promotion effect condition is that, for example, when the execution of a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 8b is started, the second special figure holding memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined promotion judgment value (this implementation) If it is “0” in the form, it is established. The promotion effect condition is also satisfied when, for example, the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 8a is started. In the present embodiment, the special figure game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure. Therefore, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the second special figure holding memory number is “0”. As described above, in the right-handed promotion effect, when the number of the second special figure holding memory becomes “0” and the current special figure game ends, the next special figure game using the second special figure is executed. It may be an effect (specific effect) that prompts the game ball to be fired so as to pass through the second start winning opening 13b in a situation where it cannot be started.

  FIG. 20A is a flowchart showing an example of a right-handed promotion effect setting process executed in step S402A of FIG. In the right-handed promotion effect setting process shown in FIG. 20A, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the high base control in which the high opening control (high base control) is being performed (step). S601). At this time, if it is determined that the high base control is not being performed (step S601; No), the right-handed promotion effect setting process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S601 that the high base control is being performed (step S601; Yes), it is determined whether or not the variation of the second special figure is started in the special figure game by the second special symbol display device 8b. Determination is made (step S602). The effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not the variation of the second special figure is started, for example, depending on whether or not the variation start command transmitted from the main board 31 is the second variation start command. . When it is determined that the second special figure starts to fluctuate (step S602; Yes), whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is equal to or less than a predetermined promotion determination value (for example, “0”). Is determined (step S603). The second special figure reserved memory number only needs to be specified in the effect control CPU 120 by, for example, the second reserved memory number notification command transmitted from the main board 31. When the second special figure reserved memory number exceeds the promotion determination value (step S603; No), the right-handed promotion effect setting process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S602 that the variation of the first special figure is started instead of the second special figure (step S602; No), the second special figure holding memory number is less than or equal to the promotion judgment value in step S603. Is determined (step S603; Yes), the presence or absence of a right-handed promotion effect is determined (step S604). As an example, the CPU 120 for effect control may determine “with effect” to always execute the right-handed promotion effect when the process of step S604 is executed. As another example, the effect control CPU 120 determines “with effect” to execute the right-handed promotion effect when the variation pattern PB1-1 is designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 31. When a pattern other than the fluctuation pattern PB1-1 is designated, it may be determined that “no effect” is performed without executing the right-handed promotion effect. In this case, it can be decided to execute the right-handed promotion effect in response to the special figure fluctuation time being determined as the specific time (15.0 seconds) in the fluctuation pattern PB1-1. Further, when the decorative symbol variable display mode is the reach mode, the player can be focused on the reach performance by restricting (prohibiting) the right-handed promotion performance from being executed. Note that during time reduction when time reduction control with high opening control (high base control) is performed, when the special figure display result is determined to be “losing”, the rate determined for the variation pattern with reach production is low. As such, the determination ratio of the variation pattern may be set.

  As yet another example, the effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not to execute the right-handed promotion effect at a predetermined rate in the process of step S604. Whether or not to execute the right-handed promotion effect may be determined by using, for example, a promotion effect determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 in advance. In the promotion effect determination table, for example, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number for determining the promotion effect may be assigned to the determination result of the right-handed promotion effect according to the variable display content. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the promotion effect determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the promotion effect, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for the effect. Can be determined. In the promotion effect determination table, it is decided to execute the right-handed promotion effect at a predetermined ratio regardless of whether the variable display content is “non-reach (lack)”, “reach (lack)”, or “big hit”. As long as the decision value is assigned, it is sufficient. Alternatively, in the promotion effect determination table, for example, when the variable display content is “non-reach (losing)”, the right-handed promotion effect is produced at a higher rate than when the variable display content is “reach (losing)” or “big hit”. A decision value may be assigned so that it is decided to execute. In such a setting, when the right-handed promotion effect is not executed, the possibility that the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode (reach reliability) than when it is executed, and the variable display result is “big hit”. Can increase the probability (big hit reliability).

  Based on the determination by the process of step S604, it is determined whether or not “there is an effect” for executing the right-handed promotion effect (step S605). At this time, when it is determined that “no effect” does not execute the right-handed promotion effect (step S605; No), the right-handed promotion effect setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that “there is an effect” for executing the right-handed promotion effect (step S605; Yes), the variable display time in the variable display of the special game or the decorative design is specified (step S606). The effect control CPU 120 may specify the variable display time (special drawing variation time) corresponding to the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 31, for example.

  Following the processing of step S606, whether or not the first special figure holding memory number is “0”, that is, whether or not the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended is the first. The presence / absence of special figure hold is specified (step S607). The effect control CPU 120 may specify the presence or absence of the first special figure hold based on, for example, the first hold memory number notification command transmitted from the main board 31. According to the result of specifying the presence or absence of the first special figure hold, any one of a plurality of types of right-handed promotion execution setting information prepared in advance to set a production mode in the right-handed promotion effect. After the information is selected and set to be usable (step S608), the right-handed promotion effect setting process is terminated.

  In the present embodiment, an effect image (character image) indicating a predetermined message can be displayed in the display area of the image display device 9 in the right-handed promotion effect. The notification of the message by displaying the effect image is a first effect element in the right-handed promotion effect, and notifies the player that the game ball should be fired toward the right game area 7B. The notification of the message is not limited to the display of the effect image, and the notification of the message may be performed, for example, by voice output from the speaker 27. In this manner, the right-handed promotion effect only needs to include the content of the “message” that prompts the player to launch the game ball so as to pass through the second start winning opening 13b. Further, in the right-handed promotion effect, an effect image showing a predetermined meter is displayed in the display area of the image display device 9, and the remaining display amount of the meter decreases as the special game or the variable display of the decorative symbols progresses. Such effect display can also be executed. The player can recognize the remaining time of the variable display time in the variable display of the special figure game or the decorative design by confirming the remaining display amount of the meter. Such notification by the effect display of the meter becomes a second effect element in the right-handed promotion effect, and suggests that the player can recognize the remaining time until the variable symbol display is ended. In addition, it is not limited to the suggestion of the remaining time by the effect display of a meter, For example, you may suggest the remaining time of a variable display by the lighting number of decoration LED. In this way, the right-handed promotion effect only needs to include “meter” effect content that suggests the remaining time for variable display.

  FIG. 20B shows an example of right-handed promotion execution setting information set by the process of step S608. In the present embodiment, execution setting information INF01 and execution setting information INF02 are prepared in advance as a plurality of types of right-handed promotion execution setting information. The effect control CPU 120 selects one of the execution setting information INF01 and INF02 according to the presence / absence of the first special figure hold specified by the process of step S607. For example, it may be set to be usable by being stored in an execution setting information buffer provided in (). In the example shown in FIG. 20B, the execution setting information INF01 is selected and set when there is a first special figure hold, while the execution setting information INF02 is selected and set when there is no first special figure hold. Is done. The execution setting information INF01 is to execute an effect including both the effect content of the “message” as the first effect element and the effect content of the “meter” as the second effect element as the right-handed promotion effect. Setting information. Execution setting information INF02 includes, as a right-handed promotion effect, an effect that does not include the effect content of “meter” that is the second effect element, while the effect content of “message” that is the first effect element is executed. Setting information.

  Thus, when there is no first special figure hold corresponding to the fact that the hold data is not stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, the contents of the effect of “meter” which is the second effect element are included. There is a restriction on the execution of the right-handed promotion effect. In this case, even if the current variable display ends, the special figure game using the first special figure is not executed. Therefore, even if the game ball does not pass (enter) the second start winning opening 13b, it is not determined that the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state which is disadvantageous for the player.

  In the case where there is a restriction on the execution of the right-handed promotion effect, an effect that does not include the “message” effect content as the first effect element but includes only the “meter” effect content as the second effect element is executed. You may be made to do. Alternatively, it may be restricted (prohibited) not to execute the right-handed promotion effect. Alternatively, among the effect operations using a plurality of effect devices, such as display of effect images, sound output, and lighting of decorative light emitters, the right-handed promotion effect is achieved by not performing the effect operations using some effect devices. There may be a restriction on the execution of. Further, for example, part or all of the right-handed promotion effect is executed in an effect mode that is difficult for the player to recognize due to a reduced display of the effect image, a decrease in sound output volume, a decrease in the lighting amount of the decorative light emitter, and the like. It may be limited.

  In the right-handed promotion effect setting process shown in FIG. 20A, when it is determined in step S602 that the second special figure does not start, but the first special figure starts, the second special figure is displayed in step S603. When it is determined that the number of reserved memories is equal to or less than the promotion determination value (for example, “0”), it can be determined to execute the right-handed promotion effect in step S604. Therefore, during the high base control in which the high opening control (high base control) associated with the time reduction control is performed, the second special figure reserved memory number becomes “0”, corresponding to the absence of the second special figure reserved memory, Based on the fact that the special symbol variable display time (special symbol variation time) is determined as the specific time (15.0 seconds) in the variation pattern PB1-1, the game ball is fired toward the right game area 7B (right It is possible to decide to execute a right-handed promotion effect that prompts the player to hit the player. The special figure corresponding to an arbitrary fluctuation pattern that can be determined in correspondence with no second special figure holding memory is not limited to the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern PB1-1. The variation time may be a specific time. That is, the specific time may be a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to a specific fluctuation pattern such as the fluctuation pattern PB1-1, or may be an average special figure fluctuation time in the case where the second special figure holding memory is not used. There may be.

  After executing the right-handed promotion effect setting process in step S402A shown in FIG. 19A, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S403). For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of special-figure variation effect control patterns prepared in correspondence with the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command and sets it as a usage pattern. Further, the CPU 120 for effect control may select any one of a plurality of prepared notice effect control patterns corresponding to the determination result of the notice effect by the process of step S402 and set it as a use pattern. Further, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of right-handed promotion effect control patterns prepared in correspondence with the execution setting information of the right-handed promotion effect shown in the storage data of the execution setting information buffer, and uses pattern May be set as

  After executing the process of step S403, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as the effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command is set. Setting is performed (step S404). And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design etc. in the image display apparatus 9 is performed (step S405). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S404 is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. It is only necessary to start the variation of the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas “left”, “middle”, and “right” provided in the display area.

  Following the process of step S405, in response to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, settings are made to update the on-hold storage display in the start winning storage display area 18c (step S406). For example, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the display portion corresponding to the hold number “1” in the first hold number display area 18c1 included in the start winning memory display area 18c is deleted. In addition, the entire display region may be moved leftward one by one. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started, the display part corresponding to the hold number “1” is deleted in the second hold number display area 18c2 included in the start winning memory display area 18c. In addition, the entire display region may be moved leftward one by one. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S407), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S172 of FIG. 18 as variable display effect processing. In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the effect control process timer value (step S451). ). As an example, in the process of step S451, when the production control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted) and an end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value, etc. It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S451 (step S451; No), it is determined whether or not it is a notice effect execution period for executing the notice effect (step S452). The notice effect execution period may be determined in advance, for example, in the notice effect control pattern selected in the process of step S403 shown in FIG. When it is a notice effect execution period in step S452 (step S452; Yes), effect control for executing the notice effect such as display of an effect image that becomes a predetermined character image is performed (step S453). In the process of step S453, for example, effect control execution data is read from the notice effect control pattern selected in the process of step S403 shown in FIG. Various commands created based on the production control execution data read out in this way are transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 70, the lamp control board 35, and the like. Thereby, a predetermined effect image is displayed in the display area of the image display device 9, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speaker 27, the decorative lamp 28 and the decorative LED are turned on, blinked, or turned off. Alternatively, it is only necessary that the notice effect can be executed by a predetermined effect device by combining some or all of them.

  When it is determined in step S452 that it is not the notice effect execution period (step S452; No), after executing the process of step S453, for example, by reading stored data in the execution setting information buffer, right-handed promotion It is determined whether there is execution setting information for executing the effect (step S454). At this time, when it is determined that there is execution setting information (step S454; Yes), it is determined whether a predetermined promotion end condition is satisfied (step S455). As an example, when the variable display content is “non-reach (losing)”, the effect control CPU 120 determines the final decoration that will be the final stop symbol in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas. What is necessary is just to determine with promotion termination conditions having been satisfied, when a symbol is derivation-displayed (stop display). In addition, when the variable display content is “reach (losing)” or “big hit”, it may be determined that the promotion end condition is satisfied when the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. Alternatively, it may be determined that the promotion end condition is satisfied when the second special figure holding storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

  When the promotion end condition is not satisfied in step S455 (step S455; No), it is determined whether or not a predetermined promotion change condition is satisfied (step S456). As an example, the effect control CPU 120 may determine that the promotion change condition is satisfied when the second special figure reservation storage number reaches a predetermined value (for example, “1”). When the promotion change condition is satisfied (step S456; Yes), the right-handed promotion execution setting information is changed (step S457). Thereby, the production mode in the right-handed promotion production is changed. For example, the data stored in the execution setting information buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as the effect control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 122 is rewritten to store new right-handed promotion execution setting information. Thus, when the promotion change condition is satisfied, the effect mode in the right-handed promotion effect can be changed by changing the display color and size of the effect image, the volume and BGM of the sound output, the light emission amount and the light emission interval of the decorative light emitter, and the like. Change it.

  When the promotion change condition is not satisfied in step S456 (step S456; No), after executing the process of step S457, effect control for executing the right-handed promotion effect is performed (step S458). In the process of step S458, for example, effect control execution data is read from the right-handed promotion effect control pattern selected corresponding to the right-handed promotion execution setting information stored in the execution setting information buffer. Various commands created based on the production control execution data read out in this way are transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 70, the lamp control board 35, and the like. Thereby, a predetermined effect image is displayed in the display area of the image display device 9, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speaker 27, the decorative lamp 28 and the decorative LED are turned on, blinked, or turned off. Or what is necessary is just to be able to perform the right-handed promotion effect in a predetermined production | presentation apparatus by combining some or all of these.

  If the promotion end condition is satisfied in step S455 (step S455; Yes), a setting for ending execution of the right-handed promotion effect is performed (step S459). In the process of step S459, a predetermined control command created by the effect control CPU 120 is transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 70, the lamp control board 35, and the like. Thus, the execution of the right-handed promotion effect using a predetermined effect device such as the image display device 9, the speaker 27, the decoration lamp 28, and the decoration LED is ended. At this time, the right-handed promotion execution setting information is cleared by deleting the stored data in the execution setting information buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as the effect control buffer) of the RAM 122 (step S460).

  When it is determined in step S454 that there is no right-handed promotion execution setting information (step S454; No), or after performing any of the processes of steps S458 and S460, reach effect execution for executing reach effect is performed. It is determined whether it is a period (step S461). The reach effect execution period may be determined in advance, for example, in the special figure fluctuation effect control pattern selected in the process of step S403 shown in FIG. When it is the reach effect execution period in step S461 (step S461; Yes), effect control for executing the reach effect is performed (step S462). When it is determined in step S461 that it is not the reach production execution period (step S461; No), after executing the processing of step S462, for example, the special figure fluctuation production control pattern selected corresponding to the fluctuation pattern Based on the setting in, etc., the other effect operation control including the decorative symbol variable display operation is performed (step S463), and the execution of the variable display effect process is terminated.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S451 (step S451; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 31 has been received (step S464). At this time, if there is no reception of the symbol confirmation command (step S464; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has passed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation command normally. You may make it do.

  When a symbol confirmation command is received in step S464 (step S464; Yes), for example, in a variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. Control for deriving and displaying the final stop symbol (determined decorative symbol) that is the display result is performed (step S465). In addition, a predetermined time is set as the waiting start designation command reception waiting time (step S466). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”, which is a value corresponding to the variable display stop process (step S467), and the variable display effect process ends.

  Next, a specific operation example in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a game ball that has been driven into the game area 7 passes (enters) the first start winning opening 13a and the second starting winning opening 13b, and starts winning such as a first starting prize and a second starting prize is received. After the occurrence, on the basis of the establishment of a start condition that allows the start of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols, the special symbols are variably displayed in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b. Is started. More specifically, based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening 13a and the first start winning is generated, the special special display using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 8a is used. The figure game is executed. Further, based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening 13b and the second start winning is generated, a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 8b is executed. Is done. In the display area of the image display device 9, variable display of decorative symbols is performed in correspondence with variable display of special symbols. Then, when a big hit symbol is derived as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game and the special symbol display result, which is the variable symbol display result, becomes "big hit", the big winning game is opened by controlling the big hit game state. When the round game that changes to is performed, it becomes an advantageous state in which the player can obtain a large number of prize balls (or corresponding scores).

  As the big winning opening that is opened in the round game, there is a big winning opening formed in the normal attacker 20A and the probability variation attacker 20B belonging to the right game area 7B shown in FIG. In a round game executed in the big hit game state, which of the big winning openings is to be opened is determined by a round as shown in FIG. 13A in the process of step S295 shown in FIG. It is determined according to the count value. Further, in the process of step S297 shown in FIG. 12, the big winning opening opening upper limit time corresponding to the jackpot type and the round count value as shown in FIG. 13B is determined.

  After the big hit gaming state is ended, the special figure display result may be controlled to a probability changing state in which the special figure display result is more likely to be “big hit” than the normal state based on the fact that a predetermined probability changing control condition is satisfied. As an example, the probability variation control condition is established when the probability variation detection switch 24a detects a game ball that has passed (entered) a large winning opening that has been opened in the probability variation attacker 20B. Here, the game ball (ordinary attacker winning ball) that has entered the big winning opening formed in the normal attacker 20A is detected by the count switch 23a, and then is guided to the discharge path without being detected by the probability variation detection switch 24a. The On the other hand, a game ball (probability variation attacker winning ball) that has entered the large winning opening formed in the probability variation attacker 20B can be detected by the probability variation detection switch 24a. Thereafter, the probability variation attacker winning ball is guided to the discharge path.

  When the probability variation confirmation flag is off in the process of step S315 shown in FIG. 14, it is determined in step S316 whether the probability variation detection switch 24a is on. If it is determined that the probability variation detection switch 24a is on, the probability variation confirmation flag is set to the on state by the process of step S317. At the end of the big hit gaming state, if it is determined in step S363 shown in FIG. 16 that the probability variation confirmation flag is on, settings for starting probability variation control are performed in step S364. Thus, based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the probability change detection switch 24a during the execution of the round game in the big hit game state, it is possible to control the probability change state after the big hit game state.

  In this embodiment, regardless of whether the jackpot type is “first jackpot” or “second jackpot”, the maximum number of round games executed in the jackpot game state is “14” (up to the fourteenth round). . In the first round (1R) to the thirteenth round (13R) in which the number of executions of the round game is “1” to “13”, the round game in which the special winning opening formed in the normal attacker 20A is opened. Is executed. On the other hand, in the fourteenth round (14R) in which the number of executions of the round game is “14” as the specific number of times, a round game is executed in which the big prize opening formed in the probability variation attacker 20B is opened. The upper limit time for opening the probability variation attacker 20B in the fourteenth round (big winning opening opening upper limit time) is determined when the big hit type is “first big hit”, as shown in FIG. 13B. This is a much shorter time (0.05 seconds) than when the big hit type is “second big hit”. Therefore, when the big hit type is “first big hit”, it is extremely difficult or impossible to make the game ball enter the big winning opening formed in the probability changing attacker 20B, and the probability changing control condition is hardly established. .

  The jackpot type is determined at a different rate according to the variation special chart as shown in FIG. 7B by the process of step S242 shown in FIG. The special figure game using the first special figure is executed based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening 13a. On the other hand, the special figure game using the second special figure is executed based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening 13b. The second start winning opening 13b is easy for the game ball to pass (enter) when the movable wing piece of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in an open state or an expanded open state, and is played when the closed or normal open state is entered. The ball cannot pass (enter) or pass (entry). The variable winning ball device 15 is in an open state or an expanded open state when the variable display result (the normal display result) in the normal game is “per normal”. When time-shortening control with high opening control (high base control) is performed in a certain change state or short-time state, the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening 13b as compared with a normal state where time-shortening control is not performed. The second start winning opening 13b formed in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is changed to an open state or an enlarged open state in an easy advantageous change mode.

  In the normal state in which the time control is not performed, the special figure display result is “big hit” in the special figure game using the first special figure based on the game ball passing (entering) through the first start winning opening 13a. "Is often the case. In this case, since the big hit type is determined to be “first big hit” at a predetermined ratio (50/100), the probability variation control condition is hardly established. Therefore, when the special figure display result is “big hit” in the normal state, the possibility of entering the probable change state after the end of the big hit gaming state (so-called “continuous rate”) is suppressed. However, from the first round to the thirteenth round, the upper limit time (larger winning opening opening upper limit time) for opening the large winning opening of the normal attacker 20A is set to a sufficiently long time (29.5 seconds). As a result, the player is given an opportunity to obtain many prize balls (or corresponding scores), and the gaming interest in which the variable display result is “big hit” is enhanced.

  In the normal state, when the special figure display result is a “big hit”, the consecutive-chunk rate is suppressed, so that the number of round games executed in the big hit game state can be reduced, or a big prize opening can be made in each round game. By shortening the upper limit time for the open state, a big hit game state in which the game ball does not easily enter the big prize opening is provided, and after the big hit game state is finished, the probability change control is performed while the high open control (high base control). ) May be prevented from being performed. In this case, there is a possibility that the game interest in which the variable display result is “big hit” may be reduced due to frequent occurrence of the big hit gaming state in which the game ball is difficult to enter the big winning opening. According to the embodiment of the present invention, the special winning opening of the normal attacker 20A is in an open state in which a game ball is likely to enter while suppressing the consecutive rate when the special figure display result is “big hit” in the normal state. Since the round game is executed, it is possible to prevent a decrease in game entertainment that the variable display result is “big hit”.

  Also, in round games from the first round to the thirteenth round, regardless of whether the jackpot type is “first jackpot” or “second jackpot”, the big winning opening of the normal attacker 20A is opened. The upper limit time is set to a sufficiently long time, and the normal attacker 20A is changed to a first state advantageous to the player in a first change mode in which a game ball is likely to win. On the other hand, in the round game of the 14th round, when the big hit type is “first big hit”, the upper limit time for opening the big winning opening of the probability variation attacker 20B is set to an extremely short time, and the probability variation attacker 20B is The game ball is changed to a first state advantageous to the player in a second change mode in which it is difficult for the game ball to win. On the other hand, in the round game of the 14th round, when the big hit type is “second big hit”, the upper limit time for opening the big winning opening of the probability variation attacker 20B is set to a sufficiently long time, and the probability variation attacker 20B Are changed to a first state advantageous to the player in a first change mode in which the game ball is likely to win. Therefore, when the number of executions of the round game is “14”, which is the specific number of times, the probability variation control condition is easily established according to the change mode of the big winning opening of the probability variation attacker 20B, The player's interest in the round game can be increased.

  Note that the probability variation attacker 20B may be provided with an opening prevention mechanism for preventing the illegal winning opening from being forcibly opened by an unauthorized member or the like when the winning prize opening is closed. On the other hand, the normal attacker 20A may not be provided with such an opening prevention mechanism.

  In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 6, when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure hold memory number is “0”, the first special figure hold memory number is “0” in step S235. If it is determined whether or not the first special figure holding storage number is other than “0”, a start condition (first start condition) for starting execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is set. To establish. On the other hand, when the second special figure holding storage number is other than “0” in step S231, the process of step S235 is not executed, and the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started. The start condition (second start condition) is satisfied. Therefore, the special figure game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure. In the process of step S242, the jackpot type is determined at a different rate according to the fluctuation special chart as shown in FIG. 7B. When the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the big hit classification is “first big hit”. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, the big hit type is not decided to be “first big hit”. That is, when the variable display result (special display result) of the special figure game is determined to be “big hit” based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the second start winning opening 13b, the big hit type that is disadvantageous to the player is “ It is not determined to control to the big hit gaming state of “first big hit”.

  When the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a certain change state or a short-time state and the short-time control with high opening control (high base control) is performed, the second start winning opening 13b is opened or expanded in an advantageous manner. Change to state. At this time, if the player fires the game ball toward the right game area 7B and passes (enters) the game ball to the second start winning opening 13b, the special figure display result is determined as “big hit”. It is possible to prevent the jackpot type from being determined as “first jackpot” when However, a player who is not proficient in the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 cannot pass (enter) the game ball to the second start winning opening 13b, and the special game using the first special game is executed. Therefore, there is a risk that the jackpot type that is disadvantageous to the player is determined to be controlled to the jackpot gaming state of “first jackpot”.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the process of step S253 shown in FIG. 8A, the change pattern PB1-1 at the rate shown in FIG. This makes it possible to set a longer special figure fluctuation time than when the second special figure holding memory is stored. In this way, when the number of reserved data stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B is less than a predetermined number (specifically “0”), the variable display time (special display time in the special figure game using the second special figure). The figure variation time) is determined to be a specific time longer than when the number of stored pending data is equal to or greater than a predetermined number. In addition, regarding the special game that is started when the probability change state or the short time state in which the high opening control (high base control) is performed, the variable display time in the special game using the first special figure (special figure fluctuation time) Is determined to be a specific time longer than the variable display time (special figure change time) in the special figure game using the second special figure.

  In addition, when it is determined in step S603 shown in FIG. 20A that the second special figure holding memory number is equal to or less than the promotion determination value (specifically “0”), or in step S602, the second When it is determined that the fluctuation is not started in the special figure game using the special figure, it is determined to execute the right-handed promotion effect in the process of step S604. Based on such a determination result, the effect control in step S458 shown in FIG. 21 is performed, so that a right-handed promotion effect is executed, and the player launches a game ball that passes through the second start winning opening 13b. Can be encouraged.

  FIG. 22 shows an example of the rendering operation when the first special figure holding storage number is “1” or more during the high base control. During the high base control, the game ball is fired toward the right game area 7B to pass through the passing gate 32, or the second start winning prize that is in the open state (or the expanded open state) in the variable winning ball device 15 is obtained. It is desirable to pass through (enter) the mouth 13b. Therefore, the effect image of the right-pointing arrow AR1 as shown in FIG. 22A is displayed at a predetermined position (for example, the upper right portion) in the display area of the image display device 9. The effect image indicating the arrow AR1 may be always displayed during the high base control.

  In the first reserved number display area 18c1 shown in FIG. 22A, three display parts are displayed in a predetermined display color (solid line in FIG. 22A), while one display part is not displayed (FIG. 22). (A) indicates that the number of first special figure holding memory is “3”. In the second reserved number display area 18c2, one display part is displayed in a predetermined display color (solid line), while the three display parts are not displayed (dotted line), whereby the second special figure hold memory is displayed. It is informing that the number is “1”. Further, in the changing special figure display area 18cc, a character image indicating the circled number “2” is displayed, so that it can be recognized that the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. Yes. After that, as shown in FIG. 22B, a fixed decorative pattern that is a variable display result of the decorative graphic is derived, and the variable display of the decorative graphic corresponding to the special graphic game is completed.

  At this time, since the second special figure holding storage number is “1”, a start condition (second start condition) that allows execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is established. When this special figure game is started, the second special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 to “0”. Then, the first special figure holding storage number is “3” other than “0”, and the execution setting information INF01 is set corresponding to the presence of the first special figure holding in step S608 shown in FIG. . Thereby, the right-handed promotion effect including the effect content of “message” serving as the first effect element and the effect content of “meter” serving as the second effect element is executed. In FIG. 22C, an effect image MS1 for notifying a message that prompts the player to launch a game ball toward the right game area 7B is displayed as the effect content of “message”. In addition, the effect image MT1 of the meter that suggests the remaining time until the special display game or the decorative symbol variable display ends is displayed as the effect content of the “meter”. For example, as shown in FIG. 22D, the meter effect image MT1 decreases as the decorative symbol variable display progresses, and when the variable display ends as shown in FIG. 22E. The remaining amount becomes “0”.

  The meter effect image MT1 is not limited to the one in which the remaining amount becomes “0” when the variable display ends. For example, when the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, the remaining amount is “0”. It may be what becomes. When the decorative design variable display mode becomes the reach mode and the reach effect is executed, in general, the variable display time becomes longer than the case of “non-reach” in which the decorative design variable display mode does not become the reach mode. . Therefore, if the remaining amount of the meter is reduced to “0” when the variable display ends, the player determines in advance whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol will be the reach mode based on the decreasing speed of the meter. It may be recognized. Therefore, by reducing the remaining amount of the meter to “0” when the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode, it becomes difficult or impossible to recognize in advance whether or not the reach mode is reached. It only has to be. On the other hand, even when the decorative symbol variable display mode is the reach mode, the display of the effect image MT1 may be updated so that the remaining amount of the meter becomes “0” when the variable display ends. In this case, whether or not the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode can be notified in advance by the decreasing speed of the meter. Alternatively, the variable display mode of the decorative design is made reachable by making the rate of decrease of the meter until the variable display mode of the decorative design becomes the reach mode faster than the decrease rate of the meter after becoming the reach mode. It may be possible to make it unrecognizable or difficult to recognize in advance.

  As shown in FIG. 22E, when the fixed decorative symbol is derived and the variable display is finished, the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, while the first special figure reserved memory number is “3”. It is. Therefore, a start condition (first start condition) that allows execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is established, and as shown in FIG. 22 (F), the special figure game using the first special figure. The variable display of decorative symbols corresponding to is started. At this time, the number of the first special figure hold memory decreases by 1 to “2”, but since the first special figure hold still remains, the execution setting information INF01 is set, thereby producing the “message” effect. A right-handed promotion effect including the content and the effect content of “meter” is executed.

  FIG. 23 shows an example of the effect operation when the first special figure holding storage number is “0” during the high base control. If the first special figure hold storage number is “0”, the first special figure is not held in step S608 shown in FIG. 20A, so the execution setting information INF02 is set. Thus, for example, as shown in FIG. 23A, a right-handed promotion effect including only the effect content of “message” serving as the first effect element is executed. In this way, if the first special figure holding storage number is “0” and the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is not started even after the current variable display is finished, the right-handed promotion effect is executed. Limits may be provided. Note that the execution setting information INF02 is set and the right-handed promotion effect including only the contents of the “message” effect is executed. For example, the execution setting information is not set and FIG. 23B is set. As shown, the right-handed promotion effect may be restricted (prohibited) so as not to be executed.

  In FIGS. 24A to 24C, similarly to FIGS. 22A to 22C, the variable display of decorative symbols corresponding to the special game using the second special figure is executed, and “message” is executed. The right-handed promotion effect including the effect content of “Meter” and the effect content of “Meter” is executed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 24D, the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening 13b that has been opened or expanded in the variable winning ball apparatus 15, and step S456 shown in FIG. In this process, it is determined that the promotion change condition is satisfied. At this time, for example, the effect mode in the right-handed promotion effect may be changed by ending a part of the right-handed promotion effect, such as the effect content of “meter” serving as the second effect element. Alternatively, the effect mode in the right-handed promotion effect may be changed by performing variable display of the decorative design in a normal size and displaying the effect image MS1 and the effect image MT1 as a background image. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 24E, the effect mode in the right-handed promotion effect may be changed by ending all of the right-handed promotion effect. When the second special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit “4”, it is determined in step S455 shown in FIG. 21 that the promotion end condition is satisfied, and step S459 is executed. By doing so, the entire right-handed promotion effect may be terminated.

  The first special symbol display device 8a includes LEDs 403 and 404. During the variable display of the first special figure, the first special figure is updated and displayed when the LED 403 is blinking, while all the segments of the LED 404 are turned off to obtain a constant display state. When the variable display result of the first special figure is derived and displayed (stopped display), the LED 403 is turned off to stop the update display of the first special figure to a constant display state, while the predetermined segment in the LED 404 The fixed special symbol which becomes the variable display result of the first special figure is displayed by turning on.

  The second special symbol display device 8b includes LEDs 405 and 406. During the variable display of the second special figure, the second special figure is updated and displayed by the LED 405 blinking, while all segments of the LED 406 are turned off to obtain a constant display state. When the variable display result of the second special figure is derived and displayed (stop display), the LED 405 is turned off to stop the update display of the second special figure to a constant display state, while the predetermined segment in the LED 406 The fixed special symbol which becomes the variable display result of the 2nd special figure is displayed by making the lighting state.

  FIG. 25 illustrates a display mode of the second special symbol display device 8b during variable display (during variable display) and during derivation display (during variable stop) of the second special symbol (second special symbol). During the variable display of the second special figure, as shown in FIG. 25 (a), the LED 405 blinks in a predetermined pattern. At this time, all segments of the 7-segment LED 406 are turned off. When the special figure variation time elapses, the LED 405 is turned off, and a predetermined special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed when a predetermined segment in the 7-segment LED 406 is turned on. As an example, as shown in FIG. 25 (b), if the variable display result (special display result) of the special symbol corresponds to “big hit” and each segment forming the number “9” is lit. Good. On the other hand, it is only necessary that the segment forming the symbol “−” is turned on in correspondence with the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) of “losing”. The display mode of the first special symbol display device 8a during variable display (during variable display) and derivation display (during variable stop) of the first special symbol (first special symbol) may be the same as this.

  In the present embodiment, the special symbol variable display time (special diagram variation time) differs for each of the plurality of variation patterns shown in FIG. On the other hand, the special figure confirmation display time for deriving and displaying the special symbol (determination stop display) is set to a constant 500 milliseconds (0.5 seconds) by the process of step S264 shown in FIG. 11 regardless of the variation pattern. . Among the variation patterns shown in FIG. 8B, the variation pattern of “short-to-medium short” such as variation pattern PB1-2 and variation pattern PB2-2 in which the special figure variation time is 200 milliseconds (0.2 seconds) is When the high open control (high base control) associated with the time reduction control is performed, the second special figure holding memory number other than “0” is selected at a predetermined rate corresponding to the presence of the second special figure holding memory. Is done.

  The first special symbol display device 8a separates the LED 403 on which the variable display of the first special symbol is performed and the 7-segment LED 404 on which the stop symbol is derived and displayed as separate display units. The second special symbol display device 8b separates the LED 405 on which the variable display of the second special symbol is performed and the 7-segment LED 406 on which the stop symbol is derived and displayed as separate display units. If the variable display of “short-time, middle-short” and the derivation display of the stop symbol are performed with only a single display unit without providing a plurality of display units, the special figure variation time is extremely short. There arises a problem that it becomes difficult or impossible for the player to grasp whether the symbol is being variably displayed or the stop symbol is being derived and displayed. For example, even if a single 7-segment LED is used to variably display each segment in a relay manner, and the stop symbol is derived and displayed when the special figure variation time has elapsed, the 7-segment LED is variably displayed. It becomes difficult or impossible for the player to determine whether the game is in progress or the stop symbol is being displayed and displayed. In the present embodiment, since the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b are separately provided with the LEDs serving as the first display unit and the second display unit, variable display of the special symbols is possible. The player can easily grasp whether the stop symbol is being displayed or the stop symbol is derived and displayed.

  In the upper right part of the display area of the image display device 9, fourth symbol display areas 9a to 9d are provided. During variable display of the first special symbol, the fourth symbol display area 9a for the first special symbol is displayed (lighted) in a predetermined display color (for example, black) and not displayed (lighted off or a background image is transmissively displayed). Are repeatedly displayed at predetermined time intervals to update and display the fourth symbol for the first special symbol. At this time, the fourth symbol display area 9b for the first special symbol is not displayed (turns off or the background image is transmissively displayed), so that a certain display state is obtained. When the variable display result of the first special symbol is derived and displayed (stopped display), the fourth symbol display area 9a for the first special symbol is displayed in a predetermined display color (for example, black), thereby displaying the fourth symbol. The update display is stopped and a fixed display state is obtained. At this time, the fourth symbol display area 9b for the first special symbol is displayed (lighted) in a predetermined display color according to the variable display result of the first special symbol, so that the variable display result of the fourth symbol is derived and displayed ( Stop display). For example, if the variable display result of the first special figure (special figure display result) is “big hit”, the fourth symbol display area 9b is displayed in red, while the variable display result of the first special figure (special figure display result) When “Lose” is selected, the fourth symbol display area 9b may be displayed in blue.

  During the variable display of the second special symbol, the fourth symbol display area 9c for the second special symbol is displayed (lighted) in a predetermined display color (for example, white) and not displayed (lighted off or a background image is transmissively displayed). Are repeatedly displayed at predetermined time intervals to update and display the fourth symbol for the second special symbol. At this time, the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol is not displayed (turns off or the background image is transmissively displayed), thereby providing a constant display state. When the variable display result of the second special symbol is derived and displayed (stopped display), the fourth symbol display area 9c for the second special symbol is displayed in a predetermined display color (for example, white display), thereby displaying the fourth symbol. The update display is stopped and a fixed display state is obtained. At this time, the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol is displayed (lighted) in a predetermined display color corresponding to the variable display result of the second special symbol, so that the variable display result of the fourth symbol is derived and displayed ( Stop display). For example, when the variable display result of the second special figure (special figure display result) is “big hit”, the fourth symbol display area 9d is displayed in red, while the variable display result of the second special figure (special figure display result) When “Lose” is selected, the fourth symbol display area 9d may be displayed in blue.

  In this way, in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 8a (more specifically, the LED 403), the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9a for the first special symbol. The 4th symbol is variably displayed. Further, in synchronization with the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 8b (more specifically, the LED 405), the second special symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the second special symbol is displayed. Four symbols are variably displayed. Here, the synchronization means that the start time and end time of variable display are the same, and the variable display periods coincide.

  FIG. 26 shows a display mode when the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is variably displayed (variable display) and derived display (variation stopped). During the variable display of the second special symbol, as shown in FIG. 26A, the fourth symbol display area 9c for the second special symbol blinks by repeating white display and non-display in a predetermined pattern. At this time, the fourth symbol display area 9d is not displayed. The 4th symbol display area 9a for the 1st special symbol is in a lighting state (black display state), and the 4th symbol display area 9b is in a non-display state. Then, when the variable display result of the second special figure is derived and displayed after the special figure fluctuation time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 26 (b), the fourth symbol display area 9c is turned on (white display), The 4 symbol display area 9d is turned on according to the display result. For example, if the variable display result of the second special figure is “big hit”, the display is red. If the variable display result of the second special figure is “lost”, the display is blue. The display modes of the fourth symbol display areas 9a and 9b during variable display (during variable display) and during derivation display (during variable stop) of the first special symbol (first special symbol) may be the same as this.

  As described above, the fourth symbol display area for the first special symbol is composed of the fourth symbol display area 9a and the fourth symbol display area 9b, which are separated as separate display portions. The fourth symbol display area for the second special symbol is composed of a fourth symbol display area 9c and a fourth symbol display area 9d, which are separated as separate display portions. If, without providing a plurality of display units, a variable display of the 4th symbol corresponding to the “short, medium, short” and a derivation display of the stop symbol is performed only with a single display unit, Since it is extremely short, there arises a problem that it becomes difficult or impossible for the player to grasp whether the fourth symbol is being variably displayed or the stop symbol is being derived and displayed. In the present embodiment, a first display unit (fourth symbol display area 9a for the first special symbol, fourth symbol display area 9c for the second special symbol) on which the variable display of the fourth symbol is performed, and the fourth symbol Since the second display section (the fourth symbol display area 9b for the first special symbol, the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol) is separately provided, the fourth symbol is displayed. The player can easily grasp whether the variable display is performed or the stop symbol is derived and displayed.

  The normal symbol display 10 includes LEDs 401 and 402. FIG. 27 shows a display mode of the normal symbol display 10 during normal symbol variable display (variation display) and derivation display (variation stop). During variable display of the normal symbol, as shown in FIG. 27A, the LED 401 blinks in a predetermined pattern to update and display the normal symbol, while the LED 402 is turned off to keep constant. Display state. When the normal symbol variable display result is derived and displayed (stop display), the LED 401 is turned off to stop the normal symbol update display to a constant display state. In the case of “”, the LED 402 is turned on, and when the ordinary figure display result is “ordinary figure loss”, the LED 402 is turned off, thereby displaying a fixed ordinary symbol that is a variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17B, the variable symbol display time (ordinary time fluctuation time) of the normal symbol is “with time reduction control” in which time reduction control with high open control (high base control) is performed. If so, it is set to 0.2 seconds. The normal symbol display 10 is provided with LEDs 401 and 402 separately as separate display portions. If the normal symbol variable display and stop symbol derivation display corresponding to “with time reduction control” are performed only with a single display unit without providing a plurality of display units, Due to the short time, there is a problem that it becomes difficult or impossible for the player to grasp whether the normal symbol is being variably displayed or the stopped symbol is being derived and displayed. In the present embodiment, the LED 401 serving as the first display unit in which the normal symbol variable display is performed and the LED 402 serving as the second display unit in which the normal symbol derivation display is performed are separately provided. The player can easily grasp whether the variable display is performed or the stop symbol is derived and displayed.

  The passing gate 32 is provided in the right game area 7B as shown in FIG. The game ball launched into the right game area 7B may be guided by the nail array 38 in the right game area 7B and pass through the passing gate 32. The nail array 38 may be arranged so that the game balls launched into the right game area 7 </ b> B can easily pass through the passage gate 32. That is, in the right-handed state, the game ball has only to pass through the passing gate 32 with a high probability.

  The game ball that has passed through the passage gate 32 collides with an obstacle nail disposed below the passage gate 32 and flows down while changing the course. At this time, the guide member 39a or the guide member 39b disposed further below the passage gate 32 falls to the guide surface (upper surface) of the guide member 39b with high probability, and the guide members 39a to 39c, the guide member 39b, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 Are guided to the variable winning ball apparatus 15 by the nail arrangement 40 between the two and the like. In this way, most of the game balls that have passed through the passage gate 32 are guided to the variable winning ball apparatus 15. Therefore, when the second start winning opening 13b in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in an open state (or an expanded open state), a game ball guided by the nail array 40 or the like passes through the second start winning opening 13b with a high probability. (Enter).

  The game balls guided by the guide members 39a and 39c and the nail array 40 are provided with the second start winning opening 13b in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 because the second start winning opening 13b is closed (or normally open). When it does not pass (enter), it is further guided toward the normal attacker 20A. At this time, if the big winning opening in the normal attacker 20A is in an open state, the game ball may pass (enter) the high winning opening with a high probability.

  As described above, since the game ball launched into the right game area 7B passes through the passage gate 32 with a high probability, it flows down the right game area 7B in the high base state in which the high opening control (high base control) is performed. Most of the game balls pass through the passing gate 32 and are guided to the variable winning ball apparatus 15. Here, when the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 32 reaches the variable winning ball device 15, the variable display of the normal symbol started based on the passing (the normal game) has not ended yet. In the winning ball apparatus 15, the second start winning opening 13b is not opened, so that the game ball cannot pass (enter) the second starting winning opening 13b. Further, even if the game is finished when the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 32 reaches the variable winning ball apparatus 15, the opening control of the second start winning opening 13b (tilt control of the movable wing piece) is started. If not, the game ball cannot pass (enter) the second start winning opening 13b.

  Further, when the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 32 reaches the variable winning ball device 15, the usual game started based on the passage is completed, and the usual game display result is "per normal game". If the opening control of the second start winning opening 13b (the tilting control of the movable wing piece) is also completed, the game ball cannot pass (enter) the second starting winning opening 13b.

  FIG. 28 shows the relationship between the normal symbol variable display period and the state of the second start winning opening 13b (closed state or open state) in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 in the present embodiment. In the relationship shown in FIG. 28, a period from when the game ball passes through the passing gate 32 until it reaches the variable winning ball device 15 ((1) gate passing through (2) variable winning ball device reaching in FIG. 28) ) T1 is the second start winning opening 13b in the variable winning ball device 15 after the normal game is started based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 32 and the normal game display result is “per normal game”. Is longer than t1 (a period from (1) gate passage to (4) opening) in FIG. In addition, during the above-described period T1, the second start prize opening is based on the fact that the usual game display result is “per usual game” since the usual game is started based on the game ball passing through the passing gate 32. It becomes shorter than the period t2 until the open state 13b ends (the period from (1) gate passage to (5) closing in FIG. 28) t2.

  That is, the normal symbol variable display time (normal time fluctuation time) in the high base state and the opening / closing control time of the second start winning opening 13b in the variable winning ball device 15 are controlled (set so that t1 <T1 <t2. ) Thereby, the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 32 can pass (enter) the second start winning opening 13b as it is. In this way, the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 32 in the high base state is prevented from being led to the out port 26 without passing through (entering) the second start winning port 13b, and is wasted. To prevent the game willingness from being reduced.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 1, a failure nail (for example, a failure nail or an nail array 40 above the guide members 39 a and 39 b) is formed between the passing gate 32 and the variable winning ball device 15. Etc.) are arranged in large numbers. Therefore, even if the game ball firing interval is constant (for example, every 0.6 seconds), during the period T1 from when each game ball passes through the passing gate 32 until it reaches the variable winning ball device 15, the game is played. Variation occurs due to the ball hitting the obstacle nail. As a result, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 32 and passes (enters) the second start winning opening 13b during the opening control period of the variable winning ball device 15 associated therewith (when t1 <T1 <t2) ), Or the variable winning ball apparatus 15 may be reached before the opening control period or after the opening control period (when t1> T1 or T1> t2). In order to suppress the latter case as much as possible, the average value or median value of the period T1 is an intermediate time point from the opening start to the opening end of the second start winning opening 13b in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 ((4) shown in FIG. 28). It is desirable to control the variable winning ball apparatus 15 so as to be at an intermediate point between open and (5) closed.

  One gaming ball may be paid out as a winning ball based on the fact that the gaming ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning port 13b is detected by the second starting port switch 15a. As described above, when the number of winning balls by winning at the second start winning opening 13b is “1”, all of the game balls that have been temporarily fired pass (enter) through the second starting winning opening 13b in the high base state. However, prize balls exceeding the number of game balls that have been fired will not be paid out, and the player will not be overly advantageous in the high base state. Therefore, the right game area 7B can be configured so that the game balls launched toward the right game area 7B pass (enter) the second start winning opening 13b with a very high probability.

  The launch interval of the game balls in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to a constant interval such as 0.6 seconds, for example. On the other hand, the normal symbol variable display time (ordinary symbol variation time) in the high base state is determined to be 0.2 seconds, and the normal symbol variable display result (the symbol fixed stop time) is 0.5. Determined in seconds. That is, in the high base state, the variable symbol display is executed with a period of approximately 0.7 seconds, and the period substantially coincides with the game ball firing interval of 0.6 seconds. Thus, after the display of the normal symbol is started based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 32, the normal display result is “per normal” and the second start winning opening 13b is in the open state. The period until it becomes (or the expanded open state), and the period until the next variable display is started when the normal map display result becomes “Popular Loss” is 0.6 seconds, which is the game ball firing interval Is almost the same. As a result, it is possible to suppress the generation of useless game balls that pass through the passing gate 32 when in the high base state but are led to the out port 26 without passing (entering) the second start winning port 13b. , Can prevent a decrease in gaming motivation. Note that these periods may be controlled (set) to be equal to or less than the game ball firing interval. Even if it does in this way, the effect similar to the case where it becomes substantially the same as the launching interval of a game ball can be acquired.

  Obstruction nails and guide members 39a to 39c may be arranged on the route from the passing gate 32 to the variable winning ball device 15 so that the game ball may be removed from the route. For example, a winning opening 29d is provided below the guide member 39a. A game ball that has passed through the passing gate 32 or a game ball that has not passed may win (enter) the winning opening 29d. When a game ball wins (enters) the winning opening 29d, a larger number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as winning balls than when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening 13b. When the number of winning balls in the second starting winning opening 13b is “1”, game balls that do not pass (enter) through the second starting winning opening 13b are generated, so that the number of balls held by the player gradually increases. May decrease. On the other hand, when the game ball wins (enters) the winning opening 29d, the decrease in the number of balls is alleviated, or the number of balls is increased, and the player's willingness to play can be enhanced.

  Also, for example, as shown in FIGS. 29A and 29B, adjusting the obstacle nails 40 a to 40 c constituting the nail arrangement 40 for guiding the game balls from the guide member 39 b toward the variable winning ball device 15. Thus, the ratio (winning rate) of game balls passing (entering) the second start winning port 13b can be suppressed. More specifically, among the obstacle nails 40a to 40c, the obstacle nail 40a located closest to the variable winning ball device 15 is adjusted to the right (adjusted from the dotted line position to the solid line position in FIG. 29B). The distance between the obstacle nail 40a and the movable wing piece having the second start winning opening 13b opened in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is increased. As a result, the game ball reaches the second start winning opening 13b after the adjustment to the solid line position shown in FIG. 29 (b) as compared to before the adjustment of the obstacle nail 40a as shown in FIG. 29 (a). It is possible to prevent the player from becoming excessively advantageous in the high base state because the frequency of falling before the game is increased. In this way, for example, the proportion of the game balls passing (entering) the second start winning opening 13b (winning rate) can be adjusted in accordance with the business form of the game hall.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is provided downstream of the passing gate 32, and the second starting winning opening in which the gaming ball that has passed through the passing gate 32 is opened in the variable winning ball apparatus 15. 13b can be passed (entered). On the other hand, a variable winning ball apparatus may be provided upstream of the passage gate 32. In the configuration example shown in FIGS. 30A and 30B, the variable winning ball device 15 'is provided upstream of the passing gate 32'. In the variable winning ball device 15 ', the second start winning port 13c changes between a closed state and an open state by tilt control of the movable blade piece by the solenoid 16c. In such a configuration example, the game ball launched (left-handed) toward the left game area 7A is in the second start winning prize when the second start winning opening 13c is open in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 ′. It is easy to pass (enter) through the mouth 13c. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening 13c is detected by the second start opening switch 15c. A game ball that has not passed (entered) the second start winning opening 13c is guided by a predetermined nail arrangement, an outer frame of the image display device 9, and the like, and is provided at the lower left of the variable winning ball device 15 ′. Passes through gate 32 'with high probability. The game ball that has passed through the passage gate 32 'is detected by the gate switch 32c.

  FIG. 31 shows a configuration example as shown in FIGS. 30 (a) and 30 (b), in which the normal symbol variable display period and the state of the second start winning opening 13c in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 ′ (closed state or open state). Shows the relationship. In the relationship shown in FIG. 31, the period t1 is variable based on the result of the normal game display being “per normal map” after the normal game is started based on the passage of the first game ball through the passing gate 32 ′. This is a period until the second start winning opening 13c is opened in the winning ball apparatus 15 ′. The period t2 is a period from the start of variable display of normal symbols in the normal game to the end of the open state of the second start winning opening 13c based on the fact that the normal map display result is “per normal map”. is there. During the period T2, the second game ball launched immediately after the first game ball passes through the passage gate 32 ′ (for example, 0.6 seconds after the first game ball is launched) is variablely awarded. This is the period until the ball device 15 ′ is reached. The period T2 is set to be longer than the period t1 and shorter than the period t2.

  That is, the variable display time (ordinary time fluctuation time) of the normal symbol in the high base state and the opening / closing control time of the second start winning opening 13c in the variable winning ball device 15 ′ are controlled so that t1 <T2 <t2 ( Set). As a result, when the second game ball reaches the variable winning ball apparatus 15 ′, the second start winning opening 13c has not been opened yet (t1> T2), or the opened state has already been established. It is possible to prevent completion (T2> t2) and increase the winning rate to the second start winning opening 13c in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 ′.

  In this case, a time until the first game ball reaches the passing gate 32 ′ from the variable winning ball device 15 ′ without passing (entering) the second start winning opening 13c, and a time corresponding to the period t1 May be set so as to be equal to or shorter than the firing interval of the game ball, 0.6 seconds. In such a setting, when the second start winning opening 13c is in the closed state, the normal game based on the fact that the first game ball has passed through the passing gate 32 ′ is started, and the normal game display result is “ When the second start winning opening 13c is opened, the second game ball can pass (enter) the second starting winning opening 13c. For example, when the time until the first game ball reaches the passing gate 32 ′ from the variable winning ball device 15 ′ without passing (entering) the second start winning port 13c is 0.2 seconds, What is necessary is just to set t1 so that it may become about 0.4 second or shorter time.

  If the number of times the second start winning holes 13b and 13c are opened more than the normal state when the result of the base map display is “per base” in the high base state, the normal symbol is variably displayed in the base game. The period from the start of the first start winning opening 13b, 13c to the first open state is set to t1, and the second start winning opening 13b, 13c is finally opened after the variable symbol display is started The period until the control is finished may be t2. Also in this case, the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 32 can easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening 13b, and the second game ball can easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening 13c. Thus, the player's willingness to play can be increased.

  In the process of step S252 shown in FIG. 8 (A), the variation pattern PB2-2 is determined at a predetermined rate corresponding to the case where the second special time map is stored as shown in FIG. 9B. It becomes a variable display mode of “super shortening variation big hit”. In the process of step S253 shown in FIG. 8 (A), the variation pattern PB1-2 is determined at a predetermined rate corresponding to the case where there is a short / second second special figure holding memory as shown in FIG. It becomes a variable display mode of “super shortened variation loss”. In the present embodiment, the variable symbol display time (special symbol fluctuation time) in the high base state is set to 200 milliseconds (0.2 seconds) at the shortest, and the variable display result is “lost” or “ The variation pattern of “big hit” is selected with a relatively high probability, particularly when the variable display result is “lost”. When 0.2 seconds, which is the shortest time of the special figure change time, is added to 0.5 seconds, which is the display period of the stop symbol (special figure confirmation display time), it becomes 0.7 seconds. That is, in the high base state, the variable symbol special display is executed with a period of approximately 0.7 seconds, and the period substantially coincides with 0.6 seconds, which is the game ball firing interval.

  As described above, the period in which the special symbol variable display in the high base state is executed is substantially the same as 0.6 seconds, which is the game ball firing interval. As a result, even if the game ball launched (right-handed) toward the right game area 7B in the high base state passes (enters) the second start winning opening 13b with a high probability (for example, 90%), the second special The possibility that the figure storage memory number reaches the upper limit (for example, “4”) is reduced, and the establishment of the start condition (second start condition) due to passing (entering) the second start winning opening 13b is invalid (special It is possible to suppress the frequency of becoming an invalid prize that does not execute the game.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not have all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the one described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. The structure of the part may be provided.

  For example, the determination ratio of the jackpot type by the processing of step S242 shown in FIG. 6 is not limited to that shown in FIG. Just do it.

  In the above embodiment, there is a time-short / second second special figure holding memory corresponding to the case where there is no time / second / second special figure holding memory in steps S252 and S253 of the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. In the above description, it is assumed that the variation pattern is determined so that the variable display time becomes longer. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in response to the case where the second special figure holding storage number is less than the predetermined number during the time reduction when the time reduction control accompanied by the high opening control (high base control) is performed, Any variable pattern may be determined so that the variable display time is longer than when the figure storage number is a predetermined number or more. For example, the variation pattern is determined so that the variable display time is longer than that in the case where the second special figure holding memory number is “2” or more, corresponding to the case where the second special figure holding memory number is “1”. May be.

  In the above-described embodiment, the right-handed promotion effect is executed in response to the fact that the variable display time is determined to be a long variation pattern during the short time when the short time control with high open control (high base control) is performed, The description has been given on the assumption that the game ball that passes through the second start winning opening 13b is prompted to fire. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in a predetermined period such as a specific period in which the determination rate of the variation pattern is changed after the end of the small hit gaming state based on the result of the special figure display being “small hit”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable display time is determined to be a long variation pattern, the game ball may be urged to pass through the second start winning opening 13b.

  In the above embodiment, the setting for executing the right-handed promotion effect is performed by executing the process of step S608 when it is determined to execute the right-handed promotion effect by the processing of step S604 shown in FIG. Was described as being performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, corresponding to the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80, step S403 shown in FIG. A setting for executing a right-handed promotion effect may be performed by determining an effect control pattern in the process. That is, for example, as a variation pattern PB1-1, a dedicated variation pattern that is determined in response to the fact that the second special figure holding memory number is “0” in the short time is prepared, and this variation pattern is determined. When this is done, setting and control may be performed so that a right-handed promotion effect is executed. Further, when the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in the short time, but the first special figure reserved memory number is also “0”, the dedicated fluctuation pattern different from the fluctuation pattern PB1-1 is determined. By doing so, a restriction may be placed on the execution of the right-handed promotion effect.

  In the above embodiment, when there is a first special figure hold in the process of step S608 shown in FIG. 20A, the contents of the “message” and the contents of the “meter” corresponding to the execution setting information INF01. As described above, a right-handed promotion effect including both of the above is executed. On the other hand, even when there is the first special figure hold, the presence or absence of the right-handed promotion effect and the effect mode may be varied depending on the content of the hold data. As an example, the numerical data indicating the special figure display result determination random number MR1 stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A includes numerical data in which the special figure display result is determined as “big hit”. If not, it may be decided not to execute the right-handed promotion effect, or the execution of the right-handed promotion effect may be limited. If the variable display result (special display result) in the special figure game using the first special figure does not become "big hit", the big hit type unfavorable to the player is controlled to the big hit gaming state of "first big hit". There is nothing. Therefore, when the numerical data whose special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” is not stored as the hold data, the necessity for prompting the game ball to pass through the second start winning opening 13b is low. In this case, it is possible to prevent the player from being excessively uneasy by not executing the right-handed promotion effect or by providing a restriction on the right-handed promotion effect.

  In the above embodiment, the game balls that have entered the big winning opening in the normal attacker 20A are not detected by the probability variation detection switch 24a, while all the game balls that have entered the big winning opening in the probability variation attacker 20B are all probability variation detection switches. It was described as being detected by 24a. That is, it is assumed that the probability variation control condition is not satisfied even if a game ball wins a big winning opening in the normal attacker 20A, while the probability variation control condition is always satisfied if a game ball wins a large winning opening in the probability variation attacker 20B. did.

  On the other hand, the rate at which the game ball is guided to the installation location of the probability variation detection switch 24a may be varied depending on whether the game ball has entered the large winning opening in the normal attacker 20A or the probability variation attacker 20B. . As an example, either a normal attacker winning ball that has entered the big winning opening in the normal attacker 20A or a probability changing attacker winning ball that has entered the big winning opening in the probability changing attacker 20B is guided to the installation location of the probability change detection switch 24a. Alternatively, it may be configured to be guided to the discharge route without being guided to the installation location of the probability variation detection switch 24a. Here, the internal structure of each attacker is different so that the ratio of passing through the specific area guided to the installation location of the probability variation detection switch 24a (specific area passage ratio) is different between the normal attacker 20A and the probability variation attacker 20B. It may be formed. For example, the specific area passing ratio at the special winning opening of the normal attacker 20A is set to be extremely lower than the specific area passing ratio at the large winning opening of the probability variation attacker 20B. As a result, the game ball that has entered the large winning opening of the normal attacker 20A is less likely to pass through the specific area than the game ball that has entered the large winning opening of the probability variation attacker 20B. Therefore, the normal attacker winning ball that is the winning ball in the normal attacker 20A is less likely to establish the probability variation control condition than the probability varying attacker winning ball that is the winning ball in the probability variation attacker 20B. In this way, it is only necessary that the rate at which the probability variation control condition is satisfied can be varied depending on which of the normal attacker 20A and the probability variation attacker 20B the game ball has won.

  In this case, in the process of step S295 shown in FIG. 12, when the big hit type is “first big hit” and the round count value is “14”, the attacker to be released may be determined as the normal attacker 20A. Corresponding to this determination, in the process of step S297 shown in FIG. 12, the big winning opening opening upper limit time may be determined to be a fixed time (for example, 29.5 seconds) regardless of the big hit type or the round count value. Even if these determinations are made, the normal hitting ball that has entered the big winning opening of the normal attacker 20A may be guided to the installation location of the probability variation detection switch 24a. Even in the case of “”, the probability variation control condition can be satisfied with a predetermined probability.

  In the above embodiment, regardless of whether the jackpot type is “first jackpot” or “second jackpot”, it is repeatedly executed until the round game in the jackpot game state reaches “14” which is a fixed upper limit number of times. In addition, by varying the maximum winning opening opening time when the number of executions of the round game reaches a specific number of “14”, the probability of establishing the probability variation control condition differs according to the big hit type. explained. On the other hand, the upper limit number of times of executing the round game may be varied according to the type of jackpot. In the big hit gaming state, there may be a big hit gaming state in which the upper limit number of round games is a specific number or more and a big hit gaming state in which the upper limit number of round games is less than a specific number.

  As an example, the maximum winning opening opening time is determined to be a fixed time (for example, 29.5 seconds) regardless of the type of jackpot. On the other hand, in the process of step S332 shown in FIG. 15, different round upper limit determination values are used depending on the jackpot type. For example, when the jackpot type is “first jackpot”, the number of round games executed is “13”, the jackpot gaming state is ended, and the jackpot game is reached before the specific number of times “14” is reached. The state ends. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “second big hit”, the big hit gaming state does not end until the round game execution count reaches “14” which is the specific number.

  In such a setting, the maximum number of executions of the round game in the big hit gaming state becomes “14” (until the 14th round) only when the big hit type is determined to be “second big hit”. And, from the first round (1R) to the thirteenth round (13R) in which the number of executions of the round game is “1” to “13”, the big winning opening of the normal attacker 20A is opened as in the above embodiment. A round game is executed. On the other hand, in the fourteenth round (14R) in which the number of executions of the round game is “14” as the specific number of times, a round game that opens the big winning opening of the probability variation attacker 20B is executed. However, when the big hit type is “first big hit”, since the round upper limit determination value is set to “13”, the round game in which the big winning opening of the probability variation attacker 20B is opened is not executed. That is, before the 14th round, the execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state ends. Therefore, when the big hit type is “first big hit”, it is impossible to allow the game ball to enter the big winning opening of the probability variation attacker 20B, and the probability variation control condition is not satisfied.

  Such a jackpot type may be combined with a jackpot type as shown in FIG. That is, the first big hit type to the third big hit type are provided as a plurality of big hit types. Here, in the case of the first big hit type, the upper limit number of times that the round game is executed is equal to or more than the specific number, and the first change in which the game ball easily enters the big winning opening of the probability variation attacker 20B in the specific number of round games. The state is changed to the open state. In the case of the second jackpot type, the upper limit number of times that the round game is executed is equal to or more than a specific number of times, and the big winning opening of the probability variation attacker 20B is released in a second change mode in which the game ball is difficult to enter in the specific number of round games. Change to state. In the case of the third jackpot type, the upper limit number of times of executing the round game is less than the specific number, and the big winning opening of the probability variation attacker 20B does not change to the open state. With such various round game execution modes, it is possible to increase the player's interest in the round game in the big hit game state and improve the game interest.

  Depending on whether the type of jackpot is "first jackpot" or "second jackpot", the big winning opening to be opened is changed when the number of executions of the round game is "14" which is a specific number of times. May be. For example, in the process of step S295 shown in FIG. 12, when the round count value is “14”, if the big hit type is “first big hit”, the attacker to be released is determined as the normal attacker 20A, while the big hit type is “ If it is “the second big hit”, the attacker to be released may be determined as the probability variation attacker 20B. Also in this case, the rate at which the probability variation control condition is satisfied may be varied depending on which of the normal attacker 20A and the probability variation attacker 20B the game ball has won. For example, when a game ball wins a big winning opening of the normal attacker 20A, the probability variation control condition is established at a ratio of 1/1000. On the other hand, when a game ball wins a big winning opening of the probability variation attacker 20B, the probability variation control condition is established at a ratio of 900/1000. As described above, when a game ball that has entered the big winning opening of the normal attacker 20A is detected, the probability change control condition is set at a much lower rate than when a game ball that has entered the big winning opening of the probability changing attacker 20B is detected. It only has to be established.

  In this way, depending on which of the multiple types of jackpot types is provided, a plurality of types of jackpot game states differing in the big winning opening to be opened when the number of round game executions reaches a specific number of times. Then, the probability variation control condition may be satisfied at a different rate depending on which of the plurality of large winning openings the game ball has entered. Note that the probability variation control condition may be established only when a specific number of round games have been executed, or that a game ball that has entered the big prize opening has been detected in all round games. Based on this, it may be determined whether or not the probability variation control condition is satisfied.

  As an example of a variable winning device that changes the big winning opening from the closed state to the open state when in the big hit gaming state, a bonus variable winning device different from the normal attacker 20A and the probability changing attacker 20B may be provided. The accessory variable prize winning device is one of the special electric accessories, and may be simply referred to as “object”. For example, on the left and right upper portions of the accessory variable prize winning device, a blade member (a member opening / closing member) as a movable member is provided so as to be slidable. Further, at the place where the blade member is installed, there is provided an accessory entrance that allows a game ball to enter the inside of the accessory variable winning device. The blade member is connected to a plunger or the like built in a coil of a blade solenoid via a predetermined link mechanism such as a linkage arm. When the wing solenoid is in the off state, the wing member closes the accessory entrance, thereby closing the game ball into the accessory variable winning device. On the other hand, when the wing solenoid is in the ON state, the wing member opens the accessory entry port, thereby allowing the game ball to enter the inside of the accessory variable prize winning device. In addition, the blade member is not limited to one that is configured to be slidable, and for example, by being configured to be rotatable, a game ball can enter the accessory entry port and inside the accessory variable prize device What is necessary is just to be able to change into a closed state which cannot be entered and a closed state which cannot enter.

  A ball path through which game balls can flow down and roll is provided inside the accessory variable winning device. A game ball that has entered the bonus variable winning device passes through one of a plurality of areas such as a specific area (V winning area) and a normal area (losing area) after passing through a predetermined ball path ( Enter) and discharged to the outside of the variable prize winning device. A game ball that has entered the inside of the accessory variable prize-winning device from the entrance of the accessory that has been opened is detected by the accessory winning switch. A game ball that has passed (entered) a specific area is detected by a predetermined V winning switch. The game ball discharged to the outside of the accessory variable winning device is detected by the discharge ball detection switch.

  In such a configuration, when the gaming state is a jackpot gaming state, if the number of executions of the round game is “14” (14th round) as the specific number of times, the accessory entry is opened from the closed state. Change to state. Among the game balls that have entered the inside of the bonus game variable winning device from the opened entrance, the probability variation control condition is established by detecting the game ball that has passed (entered) a specific area. Control may be performed so that the probable change state is entered after the end of the big hit gaming state.

  In addition, for example, it is not limited to the thing in which the accessory entry is changed from the closed state to the open state in a specific number of round games such as the 14th round. For example, in a round game other than a specific number of times, the game item entrance is changed from a closed state to an open state, and at this time, a game ball that has entered into the inside of the variable game winning device has a specific region (V winning region). ) May be guided so as not to pass (enter) and discharged to the outside of the accessory variable winning device.

  The game value given by the game ball entering the big winning opening of the probability variation attacker 20B that is opened in the big hit gaming state is limited to that the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is changed to the positive variation state. The game value may be any game value that is advantageous to the player. For example, an advantageous game value may be given to the player by increasing the upper limit number of special figure games that can be executed when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the short-time state (the upper-limit number of fluctuations in the short-time period). Alternatively, when the game state becomes a probable change state after the big hit game state is ended, the player is caused by the second probability change state in which the big hit probability for determining the special figure display result as “big hit” is higher than the first probability change state. An advantageous game value may be given. Alternatively, an advantageous game value may be given to the player by increasing the upper limit number of fluctuations during probability change, which is the upper limit number of special figure games that can be executed when the game state is in the probability change state. Alternatively, when the advantageous opening control is performed, the opening control mode such as the average variable display time of the usual game, the probability per figure, the number of times of opening the second start winning opening 13b and the opening time is partly or entirely. A game value advantageous to the player may be given by becoming a second advantageous aspect that is more advantageous than the first advantageous aspect. Alternatively, an advantageous game value may be given to the player by increasing the upper limit number of consecutive Changs, which is the upper limit number of times that the gaming state repeatedly becomes a probabilistic state after the end of the big hit gaming state.

  The specific number of round games in which the big winning opening of the probability variation attacker 20B is in an open state is not limited to the final round game in the big hit gaming state, and any number of executions (for example, from the start of the big hit gaming state to the end) A round game such as “7” may be used.

  In the above embodiment, every time a round game in the big hit game state is executed, one of the big winning ports in the normal attacker 20A or the probability variation attacker 20B changes from the closed state to the open state, and the number of winnings is a predetermined number. It has been described that one round game is ended by returning the open large winning opening to the closed state due to the fact that the upper limit time for the large winning opening has been reached or the upper limit time has elapsed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in a single round game, the grand prize opening is repeatedly changed between a closed state and an open state in a short time (for example, every second), and the number of repetitions reaches a predetermined number. One round game may be completed when the winning number reaches a predetermined number.

  As an example, when the number of executions of a round game is other than a specific number, a round game in which a large winning opening of the normal attacker 20A is repeatedly changed between a closed state and an open state is executed, and the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number. , It is assumed that one round game is completed when the number of repetitions reaches “15”. On the other hand, when the number of executions of the round game is a specific number of times, a round game is executed in which the large winning opening of the probability variation attacker 20B is changed between the closed state and the open state. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is “first jackpot” or “second jackpot”, the probability variation control condition of the probability variation control condition is changed by changing the number of times the jackpot of the probability variation attacker 20B is changed to the open state. Ease of establishment may be varied. For example, when the big hit type is “first big hit”, the number of times that the big winning opening of the probability variation attacker 20B is changed to the open state is set to “1”, and the big winning opening of the probability variation attacker 20B is opened only once. End the round game. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “second big hit”, the number of times that the big winning opening of the probability variation attacker 20B is changed to the open state has reached “15”, and the execution of the round game is ended. Just do it. Even with such a setting, the possibility that the game ball enters the big winning opening of the probability variation attacker 20B and the probability variation control condition is satisfied in a specific number of round games can be varied depending on the type of jackpot.

  In the above embodiment, the game area 7 is provided with a normal attacker 20A and a probability change attacker 20B, each of which forms a big winning opening, and the round winning opening of the normal attacker 20A is opened in round games other than a specific number of times. On the other hand, in the specific number of round games, the large winning opening of the probability variation attacker 20B has been described as changing to an open state. However, a plurality of large winning holes such as the normal winning holes of the normal attacker 20A and the probability variation attacker 20B, and the execution mode of the round game (such as the large winning opening to be opened, the upper limit opening time of the large winning opening, etc.), the passing rate of the specific area and the probability change determining rate The correspondence relationship with the possibility of establishment of the probability variation control condition may be set differently from the above embodiment. In other words, depending on which of the multiple winning holes the game ball has entered, if the probability variation control condition for entering the probability variation state is different, The arrangement and the operation mode in the big hit gaming state can be arbitrarily changed and modified. In addition, in a configuration in which a special figure game using a plurality of types of special symbols such as the first special figure and the second special figure can be executed, the special figure display result is “big hit” in any special figure game using any special symbol. Depending on whether or not, it is only necessary to set different ratios for changing the large winning opening through which the game ball easily passes through the specific area to the open state.

  In the above embodiment, the special game using the first special figure is executed based on the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening 13a, and the second start winning opening 13b (shown in FIG. 30). In the configuration example, the special game using the second special figure is executed based on the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening 13c). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special figure using a common special symbol regardless of which of the first start winning opening 13a and the second starting winning opening 13b, 13c passes (enters). A game may be executed. In this case, it is predetermined regardless of whether the special figure display result is a “hit” in the special game based on the game ball passing through the first start winning opening 13a or the second starting winning opening 13b, 13c. It may be determined whether or not to change the large winning opening through which a game ball easily passes a specific area to an open state, and it is a special game based on which game ball has passed through any starting winning opening Depending on the situation, the ratio of changing the special winning opening through which the game ball easily passes through the specific area to the open state may be set to be different.

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, and various rendering operations including the rendering operation of the rendering image in the display area of the image display device 9 depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications can be arbitrarily made without departing from the scope. The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium with respect to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the computer device or the like in advance It is also possible to adopt a form that is distributed by pre-installing the storage device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The execution form of the game is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, it may be executed directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  As described above, in the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1, the second special figure holding storage number indicating the number of holding data stored in the second special figure holding storage unit 151B is less than a predetermined number such as “0”. At some point, for example, the loss variation pattern as shown in FIG. 10B is determined in the process of step S253 shown in FIG. At this time, the variation pattern PB1-1 is determined at a predetermined rate corresponding to the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 8b. In this case, the special figure variation time, which is the variable symbol display time, is a longer specific time than when the second special figure holding storage number is equal to or greater than the predetermined number. Then, a right-handed promotion effect is executed based on, for example, determining that the second special figure holding memory number is equal to or less than the promotion determination value in the process of step S603 shown in FIG. The launch of a game ball that passes through the start winning opening 13b is prompted. Thus, by preventing the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 8a from being executed, the big hit type that is disadvantageous for the player than the big hit gaming state in which the big hit type is “second big hit” Can reduce the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state of “first big hit”, and can improve the interest of the game.

  In the probability changing state in which the time-shortening control with the high opening control is performed or in the time-shortening state, for example, in the process of step S253 shown in FIG. The variation pattern PB1-1 is determined. Also, since the special game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special game using the first special figure, the special figure using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 8a is used. The special figure change time in the figure game is a specific time longer than the special figure change time in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 8b. Then, the right-handed promotion effect is executed based on the fact that it is determined in step S602 shown in FIG. 20A that it is not the start of variation in the special figure game using the second special figure. 2. The launch of a game ball that passes through the start winning opening 13b is prompted. Thus, until the next variable display is started, the game ball is passed (entered) to the second start winning opening 13b, and the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 8a is not executed. By doing so, the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state with a big hit type that is disadvantageous for the player than the big hit gaming state with a big hit type of “second big hit” is reduced, and the interest of the game is improved Can be made.

  Based on the result of specifying the presence or absence of the first special figure hold in the process of step S607 shown in FIG. 20A, the right-handed promotion execution setting information as shown in FIG. 20B is set in the process of step S608. Is done. At this time, when there is no first special figure hold, a restriction is imposed on the execution of the right-handed promotion effect, for example, a right-handed promotion effect that does not include the “meter” effect content is executed. In this way, when the special figure game using the first special figure is not executed, it is possible to improve the interest of the game with an appropriate effect by providing a restriction on the execution of the right-handed promotion effect.

  In the right-handed promotion effect, for example, as in the effect image MS1 shown in FIG. 22C, the player is informed that the game ball should be launched toward the right game area 7B corresponding to the effect content of the “message”. As shown in FIG. 22 (C), the first effect element and the remaining time until the variable display of the special figure game and the decorative symbols corresponding to the effect content of the “meter” is completed. An effect comprising a plurality of effect elements including the second effect element is executed. Thereby, the possibility of becoming a big hit gaming state in which the big hit type unfavorable for the player is “first big hit” can be reduced, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  For example, when it is determined in step S456 shown in FIG. 21 that the promotion change condition is satisfied because the second special figure reserved storage number has reached a predetermined number (such as “1”), the process in step S457 is performed. The execution mode of the right-handed promotion effect is changed by changing the right-handed promotion execution setting information. Thus, when the special figure game using the first special figure becomes difficult to be executed, by changing the execution mode of the effect that prompts the player to launch the game ball toward the second start winning opening 13b, The interest of the game can be improved.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 5 ... Hitting ball operation handle 6 ... Game board 7 ... Game area 7A ... Left game area 7B ... Right game area 8a ... 1st special symbol display device 8b ... 2nd special symbol display device 9 ... Image display device 10 ... Normal symbol display 13a ... 1st start winning opening 13b, 13c ... 2nd starting winning opening 15 ... Variable winning ball apparatus 20A ... Normal attacker 20B ... Probability change attacker 31 ... Main board 80 ... Production control board 100 ... Micro for game control Computer 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

The first variable display is performed based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the first start area provided in the game area, and the second variable is indicated based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the second start area provided in the game area. A gaming machine that performs display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
Deciding whether to control to the advantageous state and whether to control from among a plurality of advantageous states including a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the first advantageous state A determination means;
Variable display control means for executing the second variable display in preference to the first variable display;
Based on the determination by the determination means, an effect execution means for executing an effect is provided,
The determination means determines the first advantageous state at a lower rate when the game medium passes through the second start area at a lower rate than when the game medium passes through the first start area, or 1 Not determined to be advantageous,
The game area is provided with a first path and a second path through which a player can shoot game media with a predetermined strength.
The second start area is provided at a position where game media launched toward the second path pass at a high rate,
A specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect that prompts the game medium to be launched so as to pass through the second start area;
Further comprising limiting means for limiting the specific performance,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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