JP2016195729A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving amusement during a jackpot game.SOLUTION: The game machine executes a result notification performance (a success notification or a failure notification) to notify whether a game ball can easily make a winning entry in a V area 195 during a jackpot game. The game machine outputs a specific performance sound suggesting whether a game ball can easily make a winning entry in the V area 195 for each of game balls entering into a first big winning port 13 whose quantity exceeds a prescribed quantity by execution of a round game. Important information on a game more attractive to a player is notified in an execution of the result notification performance than in an output of the specific performance sound. Therefore, the specific performance sound is not output during an execution of the result notification performance.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 16

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a special game based on a determination result of whether or not to execute a special game.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a gaming machine that performs a jackpot game when it is determined whether or not a big hit is made based on the establishment of a start condition, and a special symbol indicating a big hit is stopped and displayed on a special symbol display. Among such gaming machines, there is one that performs a jackpot game during a jackpot game (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 5200151

  However, there is room for improvement in terms of improving the interest of the production based on the jackpot game.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the jackpot game.

  The present invention employs the following configuration in order to solve the above problems.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a special game determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game that is advantageous to the player when the start condition is satisfied, a first state in which the game ball is difficult to pass, and a second state in which the game ball is easy to pass. A special prize area that can be changed to a state, a detection means for detecting that a game ball has passed through the special prize area, and the special prize when the special game determination means determines that the special game is to be executed. A special game execution means for executing the special game including a game for changing the region to the second state, and whether or not the special game execution means is in an advantageous state for the player during the execution of the special game. First effect control means for executing the first effect for notifying the first effect control means, and second effect control means for executing the second effect based on the detection by the detection means. First While the first effect by the effect control means is executing to restrict execution of the second effect.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest during the jackpot game.

Schematic front view of pachinko machine 1 A plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 Enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. Schematic for explaining a configuration example of the second big prize opening 19 Explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of the game Explanatory drawing which shows an example of the operation | movement aspect of the 1st production | presentation actor 71 The screen figure which illustrates the background image for operation effects displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5 as the background of the first effect object 71 Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the specific example of operation | movement effect An example of a time chart for explaining the display mode of the hit confirmation operation effect accompanied by the button press effect and the decorative pattern 51 An example of a time chart for explaining the display mode of the hit confirmation operation effect accompanied by the button press effect and the decorative pattern 51 Explanatory diagram illustrating the flow of effects performed during the change display of special symbols Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the modification of operation | movement effect Explanatory drawing which shows the type of jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment A time chart showing an example of an opening pattern of the first big prize opening 13, the second big prize opening 19, and the V area 195 in the jackpot game related to the winning at the first start opening 11. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating an example of the over winning sound selection table which concerns on winning to the 1st starting port 11. Time chart exemplifying the relationship between the performance performed during the jackpot game related to winning at the first starting port 11 and the timing at which the over winning sound is output Screen diagram for explaining a specific example of the effect per short opening Screen diagram for explaining a specific example of the effect per long opening The block diagram which shows the structural example of the control apparatus with which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided. The block diagram which shows the structural example of the image sound control board 140 A block diagram showing a configuration example of the main RAM 103 and various information stored in the main RAM 103 The flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process performed in the game control board 100 Detailed flowchart of the switch process in step S2 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the first start port switch processing in step S21 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the second start port switch process in step S22 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the pre-determination process in steps S218 and S228 of FIGS. Detailed flowchart of special symbol process in step S3 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of jackpot determination processing in step S309 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the variation pattern selection processing in step S310 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the stop process in step S319 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the special winning opening opening control process in step S6 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the special winning opening opening control process in step S6 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the special winning opening opening control process in step S6 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the gaming state setting process in step S644 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of prize ball processing in step S7 of FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process performed in the production control board 130 36 is a detailed flowchart of command reception processing in step S10 in FIG. 36 is a detailed flowchart of command reception processing in step S10 in FIG. Detailed flowchart of the fluctuation start command reception process in step S106 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the operation effect pattern setting process in step S110 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of normal round start command reception processing in step S126 of FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process performed in the image sound control board 140 Detailed flowchart of command reception processing in step S81 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of command reception processing in step S81 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the effect start processing during the normal round in step S820 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of over winning sound output processing in step S829 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the changing process in step S83 of FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process performed in the lamp control board 150

  Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate.

[Example of schematic configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1]
First, a schematic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG.

  As illustrated in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a game board 2 provided with an accessory related to winning or determination and a frame member 3 surrounding the game board 2. The frame member 3 supports a transparent glass plate arranged in parallel with the game board 2 at a predetermined interval. The glass board and the game board 2 form a game area 10 in which a game ball can flow down. Has been.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an upper plate 28 and a lower plate 29 provided below the upper plate 28. The upper plate 28 stores game balls and prize balls supplied to a launching device (not shown). The lower plate 29 stores game balls as prize balls that are paid out from the pachinko gaming machine 1. A take-out button 23 is arranged close to the lower plate 29. When the player operates the take-out button 23, a part of the lower surface of the lower plate 29 is opened, and the game balls accumulated in the lower plate 29 are moved to the lower plate 29. It falls into a box (not shown) arranged below 29. In other embodiments, the upper plate 28 and the lower plate 29 may be configured as a single plate.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the player holds the handle 20 and rotates the lever 21 in the clockwise direction, the game ball guided from the upper plate 28 to the launching device plays with a hitting force according to the rotation angle of the lever 21. Fired to the upper position in region 10. The game area 10 is provided with game nails, windmills, etc. (not shown), and the launched game balls change along the game board 2 while changing their moving direction by contacting the game nails, windmills, etc. Fall. Note that the game ball is temporarily stopped when the player operates the stop button 22.

  When the player performs a so-called “left strike” in which the lever 21 is rotated at a small rotation angle, the game ball is launched from the launching device with a relatively weak hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the left area in the game area 10 as exemplified by the arrow 31. On the other hand, when the player performs a so-called “right strike” in which the lever 21 is rotated at a large rotation angle, the game ball is launched from the launching device with a relatively strong hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the right region in the game region 10 as illustrated by the arrow 32.

  A first starting port 11, a second starting port 12, two normal winning ports 14, and an electric tulip 17 are provided in the passing path of the left-handed game ball as a winning and determining role. In addition, in the passing path of the right-handed game ball, the second starting port 12, the first big winning port 13, the two normal winning ports 14, the gate 16, and the electric tulip 17 are used as a prize and a prize. , And a second grand prize opening 19 is provided.

  The game balls launched into the game area 10 flow down along the game board 2 in the process of flowing down along the game board 2, the first start port 11, the second start port 12, the first large winning port 13, the normal winning port 14, and the second large winning port. A winning can be made by entering any of the winning openings 19. As a result, a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the winning location are paid out to the upper plate 28 or the lower plate 29. The game balls that have not won a prize are discharged from the game area 10 through the discharge port 18.

  The first start port 11 is a start port that is always open, and the second start port 12 is a start port that is opened only when the electric tulip 17 as an ordinary electric accessory is operating. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball wins through the first start port 11, or when a game ball wins through the second start port 12, a jackpot game (special game) advantageous to the player Is determined, and the determination result is displayed on the display 4 described later.

  In the following description, the determination executed on condition that a game ball wins the first start port 11 is referred to as “first special symbol determination”, and the game ball wins on the second start port 12 is a condition. The determination to be executed is referred to as “second special symbol determination”, and these determinations are collectively referred to as “special symbol determination”.

  The first big prize opening 13 is opened according to the result of the special symbol determination. A plate for opening and closing the first big prize opening 13 is provided at the opening of the first big prize opening 13. The first big winning opening 13 is normally closed by this plate. On the other hand, when the predetermined jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big jackpot” is stopped and displayed on the display 4, the plate is operated to open the first big winning opening 13. A jackpot game is executed. During the jackpot game, a predetermined condition is satisfied (in this embodiment, nine game balls are won in the first big prize opening 13 or 29.5 seconds have passed since the first big prize opening 13 was opened). Until the first big prize opening 13 is maintained in the open state, the round game that is closed is executed a predetermined number of times. For this reason, the player can obtain more prize balls by making a right hit during the jackpot game compared to when the jackpot game is not being played.

  The second big prize opening 19 is opened according to the result of the special symbol determination. As illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 4, a first blade member 191 that opens and closes the second grand prize opening 19 is provided at the opening of the second big prize opening 19. As will be described in detail later, during the big hit game, following the round game in which the first big prize opening 13 is opened, the short open round game in which the second big prize opening 19 is opened shortly, or the second big prize opening 19 A long-opening round game in which the long-opening is performed is executed.

  In the short open round game, for example, the second big prize opening 19 is kept open until the predetermined condition that 0.1 second elapses after the second big prize opening 19 is opened and then closed. . On the other hand, in the long open round game, for example, there are predetermined conditions such that 29.5 seconds elapse after the second big prize opening 19 is opened, or nine game balls win the second big prize opening 19. The second big prize opening 19 is kept open until it is filled and then closed.

  The electric tulip 17 is disposed close to the second starting port 12 and has a pair of blade members. The electric tulip 17 has a closed posture in which the pair of blade members closes the second starting port 12 (see the solid line in FIG. 1), and an open posture in which the second starting port 12 is opened (see the broken line in FIG. 1). The posture can be changed.

  As illustrated in FIG. 1, the second start port 12 is normally closed by an electric tulip 17. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 16, it is determined whether or not the second start port 12 is to be opened, although no prize ball is paid out. Here, when it is determined that the second start port 12 is to be opened, the operation of returning to the closed posture after the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 has maintained the open posture for the specified time is performed a predetermined number of times. As described above, the second start port 12 is in a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to pass when the electric tulip 17 is not operated, whereas the game ball is easily passed by the operation of the electric tulip 17. Become. In the following description, the determination executed on condition that the game ball passes through the gate 16 is referred to as “ordinary symbol determination”.

  The normal winning opening 14 is always open like the first start opening 11 and is a winning opening through which a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out by winning a game ball. Unlike the first starting port 11 and the like, even if a game ball wins the normal winning port 14, no determination is made.

[Configuration example of presentation means of pachinko gaming machine 1]
As illustrated in FIG. 1, the game board 2 or the frame member 3 is provided with a liquid crystal display device 5, a speaker 24, a panel lamp 25, a center lamp 30, and the like for performing various effects. Although not shown in FIG. 1, the game board 2 is provided with a first effect bonus 71 to a third effect bonus 73 (see FIG. 19), and the frame member 3 has a frame lamp. 37 (see FIG. 19) is built-in.

  The liquid crystal display device 5 is an image display device that displays an effect image, and the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5 is provided at a position where it can be easily seen by the player. On this display screen, for example, a decorative symbol for informing the determination result of the special symbol determination, a character or item for performing a notice effect, a hold display image (hold icon) displayed as many as the number of special symbol determinations being held, etc. The effect image including the various display objects is displayed. Note that the image display device may be configured by another image display device such as an EL display device.

  The speaker 24 produces a sound effect by outputting effect sounds such as music, sound, and sound effects in synchronism with the display effect performed on the liquid crystal display device 5 or asynchronously.

  Each of the first directors 71 to 73 is configured to be movable with respect to the game board 2, and various types of directors 71 to 73 themselves can be moved and / or light depending on various types. Produce.

  The panel lamp 25 and the frame lamp 37 perform various effects by light, such as changing a lighting or blinking pattern and changing a light emission color.

[Configuration example of operation means of the pachinko gaming machine 1]
As illustrated in FIG. 2, the frame member 3 is provided with an effect button 26 and an effect key 27 as operation means operated by the player. The effect button 26 is a push button for inputting operation information when pressed by the player. The production button 26 has a normal position where the upper surface is substantially the same height as the upper surface of the frame member 3 and a protrusion whose upper surface protrudes upward from the upper surface of the frame member 3 by a predetermined height (for example, 10 cm). The height can be changed between positions. The effect button 26 can be pressed at any height between the normal position and the protruding position.

  The production key 27 is a so-called cross key for the player to perform a selection operation. The up key for instructing up, the down key for instructing down, the left key for instructing left, It consists of a right key for indicating the right. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, there is a case where an effect corresponding to the operation of the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 is performed. The effect buttons 26 and the effect keys 27 are also used for various setting operations.

[Configuration Example of Display 4]
FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. The display 4 mainly displays information related to the special symbol determination and the normal symbol determination. As illustrated in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display 41, the second special symbol display 42, the first A special symbol hold indicator 43, a second special symbol hold indicator 44, a normal symbol indicator 45, a normal symbol hold indicator 46, a game state indicator 47, a round indicator 48 and the like are configured.

  When the first special symbol determination is performed, the first special symbol display 41 displays the symbol in a variable manner and then stops displaying the symbol indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination, thereby determining the first special symbol determination. Inform the results. When the second special symbol determination is performed, the second special symbol display 42 displays the symbol in a variable manner and then stops displaying the symbol indicating the determination result of the second special symbol determination, thereby determining the second special symbol determination. Inform the results. The first special symbol display 41 and the second special symbol display 42 have a jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big hit”, or the determination result of the special symbol determination is “lost” The lost symbol indicating is stopped and displayed.

  The first special symbol hold indicator 43 displays the number of holds for the first special symbol determination. The second special symbol hold indicator 44 displays the number of holds for the second special symbol determination.

  When the normal symbol determination is performed, the normal symbol display 45 notifies the determination result of the normal symbol determination by suspending and displaying the symbol indicating the determination result of the normal symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol. The normal symbol hold display 46 displays the number of holds for normal symbol determination. The game state display 47 displays the game state at the time when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol indicator 41 or the second special symbol indicator 42, the round indicator 48 opens the first big prize port 13 and the second big prize port 19 during the jackpot game. Display the pattern.

  In the following description, the symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 is referred to as “special symbol”, and the symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 45 is “normal symbol”. Shall be called.

[Internal configuration example of second big prize opening 19]
FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram for explaining an example of the configuration of the second big prize opening 19. As illustrated in FIG. 1 and FIG. 4, a first blade member 191 that opens and closes the second big prize opening 19 is provided at the opening of the second big prize opening 19. The second big prize opening 19 is normally closed by the first blade member 191. On the other hand, in a predetermined round during the jackpot game, the first blade member 191 is operated to open the second big prize opening 19 for a short opening round game, or the first blade member 191 is operated to operate the second large game. A long open round game in which the winning opening 19 is opened long is performed.

  Further, a second grand prize port switch 116, a V prize port switch 117, a discharge switch 118, a second blade member 192, and the like are provided inside the second grand prize port 19.

  The second grand prize opening switch 116 detects a game ball won in the second big prize opening 19. The V winning opening switch 117 detects entry of a game ball into the V area 195. The discharge switch 118 detects entry of a game ball into the lost area 196. The second blade member 192 guides the game ball that has passed through the second big prize opening switch 116 to the V area 195 or the loss area 196.

  When the big hit game is not being performed, the second big prize opening 19 is closed by the first blade member 191 and the V region 195 is closed by the second blade member 192 (see FIG. 4A). On the other hand, after a predetermined number of round games for starting the jackpot game and opening the first grand prize opening 13 are performed, first, the first blade member 191 is rotated and the second big prize opening 19 is opened. It is opened (see FIG. 4B). As a result, the second big prize opening 19 is temporarily changed from the difficult entry state where the game ball is difficult to enter to the easy entry state where it is easy to enter. In the state shown in FIG. 4B, the V region 195 is closed by the second blade member 192. For this reason, the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 19 is guided to the lost region 196 by the second blade member 192.

  On the other hand, when a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) elapses from the start of opening of the second grand prize opening 19, the second blade member 192 opens the V region 195 for a set time (for example, 10 seconds) (see FIG. 4 (C)) is maintained, and then the closed position (see FIG. 4 (B)) for closing the V region 195 is returned. For this reason, while the second grand prize opening 19 is opened by the first blade member 191 and the V region 195 is opened by the second blade member 192, the game ball enters the V region 195 (hereinafter referred to as “V”). Also called "winning").

  As described above, in this embodiment, the V region 195 is difficult to pass through because it is difficult for a game ball to pass through the V region 195 by operating both the first blade member 191 and the second blade member 192 at the same time. The state temporarily changes from a state to an easily passing state.

  As illustrated in FIG. 4, a game ball entering the V area 195 is detected by the V winning opening switch 117. The V prize opening switch 117 has a function as a probability change switch. For this reason, when a game ball won in the second big prize opening 19 is detected by the V prize opening switch 117, a probability that the jackpot game is determined to be executed after the jackpot game is finished is relatively low. Transition from a state to a high probability state with a relatively high probability. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a so-called electric chew support function that makes it easy for a game ball to win a prize is given to the second starting port 12 in accordance with the transition to the high probability state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, “per short opening” that causes the first blade member 191 and the second blade member 192 to operate in an operation mode in which entry of the game ball into the V region 195 is difficult, and the V region. There are two types of jackpots, “per long opening” that operates the first wing member 191 and the second wing member 192 in an operation mode in which a game ball can easily enter 195, and basically the latter Only when a big win is won, it is possible to shift to the high probability state described above.

  In addition, the game ball entering the lost area 196 is detected by the discharge switch 118. A game ball that has passed through the discharge switch 118 always passes through the loss area 196.

  In another embodiment, the V prize opening switch 117 may be provided downstream of the V area 195 or in the V area 195, and the discharge switch 118 is provided downstream of the loss area 196 or in the loss area 196. It may be.

  Up to this point, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been described based on FIGS. 1 to 4, but the configuration illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 4 is merely an example, and other configurations may be used. For example, instead of the second blade member 192, a configuration change in which a slide member that can slide between a position where the V region 195 is closed and a position where the V region 195 is opened is provided.

[About the game flow]
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of the game. As illustrated in FIG. 5, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the game is controlled in the “normal game state”, “probability game state”, or “time-short game state”.

  The “normal game state” is a normal game state in which special symbol determination is performed in a low probability state in which it is determined that a jackpot game is to be executed, and the electric chew support function is not provided. In other words, in the normal gaming state, the probability that the jackpot game is determined to be executed by the special symbol determination is set to a relatively low probability (for example, 1/399). Also, the probability that the second start port 12 is determined to be opened by the normal symbol determination is set to a relatively low probability (for example, 1/12), and the normal symbol variation time is relatively long (for example, 25 seconds). And the opening time of the second starting port 12 when it is determined to open the second starting port 12 is set to a relatively short time (for example, 0.1 second × 1 time).

  The “probability game state” is a game state in which special symbol determination is performed in a high probability state in which it is determined that a jackpot game is to be executed, and an electric chew support function is provided. That is, in the probability variation gaming state, the probability that it is determined that the jackpot game is executed by the special symbol determination is set to a relatively high probability (for example, 1/110). In addition, the probability that the second start port 12 is determined to be opened by the normal symbol determination is set to a relatively high probability (for example, 12/12), and the variation time of the normal symbol is relatively short (for example, 2 seconds). And the opening time of the second starting port 12 when it is determined to open the second starting port 12 is set to a relatively long time (for example, 1.6 seconds × 3 times).

  The “time-short game state” is a game state in which special symbol determination is performed in the low probability state described above and an electric chew support function is provided. That is, in the short-time gaming state, the probability that the jackpot game is determined to be executed by the special symbol determination is set to a relatively low probability (for example, 1/399). In addition, the probability that the second start port 12 is determined to be opened by the normal symbol determination is set to a relatively high probability (for example, 12/12), and the variation time of the normal symbol is relatively short (for example, 2 seconds). And the opening time of the second starting port 12 when it is determined to open the second starting port 12 is set to a relatively long time (for example, 1.6 seconds × 3 times).

  In the following description, a state in which the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 due to the addition of the electric chew support function is referred to as a “high base state”, and the electric chew support function is provided. A state in which it is not easy to win a game ball in the second starting port 12 due to the absence of the game will be referred to as a “low base state”.

  The game ball hit by the player to the right basically wins only the second start port 12 out of the first start port 11 and the second start port 12. In the low base state, the game ball is less likely to win the second start port 12 than in the high base state, and the first start port 11 is more in play than the second start port 12. It is easy to win a prize. For this reason, when the game is controlled in the low base state (the normal game state corresponds to this), the player plays the game by left-handed aiming at the first start port 11.

  On the other hand, when a game ball wins the first starting port 11 in the normal gaming state, the first special symbol determination is executed, and the first special symbol display 41 displays the first symbol after the special symbol is variably displayed. The special symbol indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination is stopped and displayed. At this time, if it is determined not to execute the jackpot game, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot game is executed, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed.

  When the above-mentioned jackpot symbol indicating the short-opening is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 (see FIG. 5A), the short-opening of the second big winning opening 19 in a predetermined round during the jackpot game is short. An open round game is played. When this short open round game is performed, the game ball basically does not pass through the V winning opening switch 117 and enters the V area 195. Therefore, after the jackpot game is over, a special symbol determination is performed, for example. Until 100 times are played, the game is controlled in the short-time game state (see FIG. 5B).

  On the other hand, when the above-mentioned jackpot symbol indicating the long-opening is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 (see FIG. 5C), the second big winning opening 19 is opened long in a predetermined round during the jackpot game. A long open round game is held. When this long open round game is performed, the player can easily enter the game ball into the V area 195. For this reason, when the game ball passes the V winning opening switch 117 (V winning) and enters the V area 195, after the jackpot game is finished, until the special symbol determination is performed 160 times, for example, the probability variation gaming state Thus, the game is controlled (see FIG. 5D).

  If the game ball does not pass the V winning opening switch 117 (V winning) during the long open round game, the game is controlled in the short-time game state after the jackpot game ends ( (See FIG. 5E).

  As described above, when the gaming state shifts from the normal gaming state to the probability-changing gaming state (or the short-time gaming state), that is, when the low base state shifts to the high base state, the second starting port is more than the first starting port 11. No. 12 makes it easier for game balls to win. Therefore, when the game is controlled in the high base state (the probability variation game state and the short-time game state correspond to this), the player plays the game by right-handed aiming at the second start port 12. .

  When the game ball passes through the gate 16 in the probability variation gaming state, a normal symbol determination is performed. As described above, in the normal symbol determination in the probability variation gaming state, it is determined that the second start port 12 is opened at a ratio of 12/12, and in addition, the open time of the second start port 12 is relatively long (this implementation) (In the form, 1.6 seconds x 3 times). For this reason, the game ball launched into the right area of the game area 10 easily wins the second starting port 12 and the second special symbol determination is performed in a high probability state. For this reason, in the probability variation gaming state, it is easier to win a jackpot than in the normal gaming state.

  When the right-handed game ball wins the second starting port 12, the second special symbol determination is performed, and after the special symbol is variably displayed on the second special symbol display 42, the determination result of the second special symbol determination A special symbol indicating is stopped and displayed. Here, when it is determined by the second special symbol determination that the jackpot game is not executed, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot game is to be executed, the jackpot symbol indicating the long open per game is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42 (see FIG. 5 (F)), and the V winning in the long open round game is displayed. As a condition, after the jackpot game is over, the game is again controlled in the probability variation game state.

  On the other hand, if it is not determined that the jackpot game is executed once even if the second special symbol determination (or the first special symbol determination) is performed 160 times after the transition to the probability variation gaming state, After the special symbol indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination is stopped and displayed, the gaming state is returned from the probability changing gaming state to the normal gaming state (see FIG. 5G).

  When the game is shifted to the short-time game state after the jackpot game is over, the player will play the game by right-handed aiming at the second starting port 12 because it is in the high base state like the probability variation game state. When the right-handed game ball wins the second starting port 12, the second special symbol determination is performed, and after the special symbol is variably displayed on the second special symbol display 42, the determination result of the second special symbol determination A special symbol indicating is stopped and displayed. Here, if it is determined that the jackpot game is to be executed, the jackpot symbol indicating the long-open game is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42 (see FIG. 5 (H)), and the V during the long-open game is displayed. On the condition of winning a prize, after the big hit game is over, the game is controlled in the probability variation game state. On the other hand, even if 100 special symbol determinations (mainly the second special symbol determination) are performed, if it is not determined that the jackpot game will be executed, the special symbol indicating the determination result of the 100th special symbol determination. After the stop is displayed, the gaming state is returned from the short-time gaming state to the normal gaming state (see FIG. 5I).

[Description of various productions]
Hereinafter, various effects performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described.

(Variation production)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball wins the first start port 11 (or the second start port 12), a special symbol determination is performed to determine whether or not to execute a jackpot game. Then, in the first special symbol display 41 (or the second special symbol display 42), the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode (a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol) indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination after being variably displayed. The On the other hand, on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5, a variation effect is performed in which the decorative symbol 51 is variably displayed as the special symbol is varied. The variably displayed decorative symbol 51 is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a determination result (big hit or lost) of the special symbol determination in response to the special symbol (big hit symbol or lost symbol) being stopped and displayed.

  Specifically, on the display screen, for example, three columns (left column, middle column, and right column) of decorative symbols 51 composed of a number sequence in which numbers 1 to 9 are continuously written in the vertical direction are displayed. Yes. When the special symbol variation display is started, the left symbol which is the decorative symbol 51 in the left column, the middle symbol which is the decorative symbol 51 in the middle column, and the right symbol which is the decorative symbol 51 in the right column are, for example, from top to bottom. Fluctuation is displayed so as to scroll to. After that, in response to the special symbol being stopped and displayed, the left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol are stopped and displayed on the active line (for example, one horizontal line), and the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big hit” It is notified whether it is “lost” or not. For example, in response to the jackpot symbol being stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 (or the second special symbol display 42), the same symbol as the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol is on the active line. Stop and be notified of "big hit". On the other hand, for example, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 41 (or the second special symbol display device 42), the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol do not become a doublet 3 One symbol stops on the active line, and “losing” is notified.

  In addition, during such a variation effect, before all the decorative symbols 51 stop, first, one or more decorative symbols 51 of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol temporarily stop on the active line. To do. Here, the temporary stop is a state in which the decorative symbol 51 is not completely stopped (for example, a state in which the decorative symbol 51 is slightly moved so as to swing vertically on the effective line), and the special symbol is also fluctuating. It is.

(Pseudo continuous production)
During the one-time variation display of the special symbol, after the decorative symbol 51 temporarily stops, there may be a pseudo continuous effect that varies (pseudo variation) again.

  In the present embodiment, the pseudo continuous effect can be performed, for example, once to three times. The greater the number of pseudo-continuous productions, the higher the reliability of the jackpot. For example, the reliability for the jackpot is higher when the pseudo continuous effect is performed three times than when the pseudo continuous effect is performed twice. Here, the reliability indicates the possibility (probability) that a big hit will occur after that. The pseudo-continuous production is repeated multiple times during the single variation display of the special symbol, giving the player the impression that the special symbol determination has been performed multiple times, and this variation continues to be a big hit It can be expected that it might become.

  In other embodiments, even if the pseudo continuous effect is performed by changing the decorative symbol 51 again after displaying the symbol (pseudo continuous symbol) indicating that the pseudo continuous effect is executed on the active line. Good.

(Reach production)
In addition, a so-called reach effect may be performed during the changing effect of the decorative pattern 51. Specifically, before all the decorative symbols 51 are stopped, for example, the same symbol as the left symbol and the right symbol may temporarily stop on the active line, and the middle symbol may change. Reach is established by temporarily stopping two identical symbols. After the reach is established, a reach effect is given to give the player a sense of expectation that the middle symbol on the variable display will stop at the same symbol as the temporarily stopped left symbol and right symbol.

  It should be noted that reach is not established if different symbols as the left symbol and the right symbol are temporarily stopped during the variation effect. If the reach is not established, the reach effect is not performed. However, even if the reach is not established, the temporarily stopped decorative symbol 51 may change again due to the above-described pseudo continuous effect. Then, after such a pseudo continuous effect is performed a plurality of times, reach may be established and reach effect may be performed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, three types of normal reach effect, SP reach effect, and SPSP reach effect are prepared as reach effects performed in accordance with the change display of special symbols. These reach productions have different degrees of reliability for jackpots.

  The normal reach production is a reach production that is relatively less reliable than the SP reach production and the SPSP reach production. The normal reach effect is a reach effect that is easier to select in the case of “losing” than in the case where the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big hit”. When the normal reach effect is performed, for example, the probability of winning a big hit may be preset to 0.1%.

  The SP reach production is a reach production that is relatively higher in reliability than the normal reach production and relatively lower in reliability than the SPSP reach production. When the SP reach effect is performed, for example, the probability of winning a big hit may be preset to 30%. In addition, the SP reach production may be performed via the notice production before the reach is established, in the middle of the normal reach production after the reach is established, or at the end of the normal reach production in the form of “losing” After the decorative symbol 51 stops (temporarily stops), the decorative symbol 51 (medium symbol) may be changed again to develop the SP reach effect. Further, the SP reach effect may be performed via the pseudo continuous effect described above.

  The SPSP reach production is a reach production with higher reliability than the normal reach production and the SP reach production. When the SPSP reach effect is performed, for example, the probability of winning a jackpot may be preset to 50%. Note that the SPSP reach effect may be performed via the notice effect before the reach is established, or the normal reach effect (or SP reach effect) after the reach is established, or during the normal reach effect (or SP). After the decorative design 51 stops (temporarily stops) in the “losing” mode at the end of the reach production), it may be developed into an SPSP reach production. Further, the SPSP reach effect may be performed via the above-described pseudo continuous effect.

[Operational Mode of the First Directional Agent 71]
Next, with reference to FIG. 6, an operation mode of the first effect accessory 71 will be described. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of an operation mode of the first effect accessory 71.

  As illustrated in FIG. 6A, the first stage effect 71 is stored at a position where the player cannot visually recognize (or is difficult to visually recognize) when not operating. Specifically, for example, a member that covers the periphery of the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5 (a member that has been decorated) is provided so as to surround the display screen. It is stored in the upper left of the display screen that is between the display screens (see FIG. 6A). Hereinafter, the position of the first effect accessory 71 in the stored state is referred to as a stored position.

  Here, the 1st production | presentation actor 71 is provided so that a slide in the up-down direction is possible. Then, when it is time to operate the first effector 71, the first effector 71 is expanded downward from the storage position by a driving force such as a motor (see FIG. 6B) and displayed. Appears in front of the screen (see FIG. 6C). Hereinafter, the position of the first performance accessory 71 in this appearance state (see FIG. 6C) is referred to as the advance position. In the advanced position, the first effect actor 71 is formed in a shape that imitates the upper limb of the robot.

  After that, when it is time to return the first effect actor 71 to the storage position, the first effect agent 71 returns from the advanced position to the storage position by a driving force such as a motor.

  In other embodiments, the first effect item 71 may be arranged at a position where the player can visually recognize a part or all of the first effect item 71 when not operating. For example, you may arrange | position so that the visibility of the effect image displayed on a display screen may not be reduced as much as possible in the front left upper part of a display screen. In this case, even when the first effector 71 is not operating, a predetermined decoration is applied to the surface of the first effector 71 or light emission from an LED or the like built in the first effector 71 is achieved. By making an element (not shown) emit light with a predetermined light emission pattern, the interest of the game can be improved.

[Operation production by the first production actor 71]
Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 7, an operation effect by the first effect agent 71 will be described. FIG. 7 is a screen diagram illustrating a background image for operation effects displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5 as the background of the first effect actor 71.

  In the present embodiment, an operation effect may be performed during the variation display of the special symbol. The action effect is illustrated in FIG. 7 as the background of the first effector 71 while the first effector 71 operates from the storage position (see FIG. 6A) to the advanced position (see FIG. 6C). This is an effect in which the background image to be displayed is displayed on the display screen. In the present embodiment, three types of motion effects are prepared: a pseudo-continuous action effect, an expansion confirmed action effect, and a hit confirmation action effect. In the present embodiment, as a background image for each motion effect, one type of background image is prepared for each motion effect (pseudo-continuous operation effect, development determination operation effect, and hit determination operation effect). (See FIG. 7).

(Pseudo-continuous action production)
Here, the quasi-continuous determination operation effect is an operation effect that notifies that a quasi-continuous effect is performed (the next pseudo-variation using the decorative symbol 51 is started). In the pseudo-continuous action operation effect, the first effector 71 operates from the storage position to the advanced position, and a pseudo-continuous notification image (see FIG. 7A) is displayed on the display screen as the background of the first effector 71. Is displayed. As the pseudo-continuation notification image is displayed and the first effect actor 71 advances to the front of the display screen, the pseudo-continuation notification image becomes a background for highlighting the periphery of the first effect agent 71. In the present embodiment, one type of pseudo-continuation determining operation pattern is provided for causing the first effector 71 to advance from the storage position to the advance position.

  In the present embodiment, when a pseudo-continuous effect is performed, a pseudo-continuous operation effect may be performed after the decorative symbol 51 is temporarily stopped on the active line in a manner indicating “losing”. When the pseudo continuous determination operation effect is performed, the first effect actor 71 operates to the advance position and a pseudo continuous determination notification image is displayed. As a result, the player can recognize that the next pseudo-continuous performance will be performed, and can expect the jackpot.

  In the present embodiment, a pseudo continuous effect may be performed even when the pseudo continuous determination operation effect is not performed.

(Development confirmed action production)
The development confirmation operation effect is an operation effect that notifies the development of the reach effect. In other words, the development confirmation operation effect is an operation effect that informs the development from one reach effect to another reach effect with higher reliability. In the development confirmed operation effect, the first effector 71 operates from the storage position to the advanced position, and an evolution confirmation notification image (see FIG. 7B) is displayed on the display screen as the background of the first effector 71. The As the development confirmation notification image is displayed and the first effect actor 71 advances to the front of the display screen, the development confirmation notification image becomes the background of the first effect actor 71. Since the development confirmation notification image is a different image from the pseudo continuous determination notification image (see FIG. 7A), even if the first effect actor 71 appears at the advance position in the same manner as the pseudo continuous determination operation effect, Depending on the background, it is possible to make the player recognize that the effect is different from the pseudo-continuous determination operation effect. In the present embodiment, one type of development confirmation operation pattern is prepared for causing the first effector 71 to advance from the storage position to the advance position.

  In this embodiment, when the reach effect develops, the development confirmation operation effect may be performed in the middle of the reach effect or at the end of the reach effect. When the development confirmed operation effect is performed, the first effect actor 71 operates to the advance position and the development confirmed notification image is displayed. As a result, the player can easily recognize that another reach production having a higher reliability than that of the executed reach production is started, and can enjoy the game while raising the expectation for the jackpot. Is possible.

  In the present embodiment, the reach production may develop even when the development confirmation operation production is not performed.

(Fixed action production)
The hit confirmation operation effect is an operation effect indicating that the jackpot is determined. In other words, after the winning determination operation effect is performed, the decorative symbol 51 stops (temporarily stops) in a mode indicating “big hit”, and stops in response to the special symbol (big hit symbol) being stopped and displayed. In the hit confirmation operation effect, the first effect character 71 operates from the storage position to the advance position, and a hit notification image (see FIG. 7C) is displayed on the display screen as the background of the first effect character 71. The When the hit confirmation notification image is displayed and the first effect actor 71 advances to the front of the display screen, the hit determination notification image becomes a background that colors the periphery of the first effect actor 71. The hit confirmation notification image is an image different from the pseudo continuous determination notification image (see FIG. 7A) and the development confirmation notification image (see FIG. 7B). For this reason, even if the 1st production | presentation actor 71 appears in an advance position similarly to the said pseudo | simulation continuous determination operation | movement effect and the said development confirmation operation | movement effect, it differs from a pseudo | simulation continuous determination operation | production effect and an expansion confirmation operation | movement effect by the background. It is possible to make the player recognize that it is a production. In the present embodiment, one type of operation pattern for confirming that makes the first effect actor 71 advance from the storage position to the advance position is prepared.

  In the present embodiment, when the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big jackpot”, there is a case where the hit confirmation operation effect is performed before the big jackpot notification. When the hit confirmation operation effect is performed, the first effect actor 71 operates to the advance position and a hit determination notification image is displayed. Thereby, the player can recognize that the jackpot is confirmed, and can enjoy the effect performed after the winning action operation while looking forward to the execution of the jackpot game.

[Specific examples of motion effects]
Next, a specific example of the operation effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for describing a specific example of an operation effect.

  As illustrated in FIG. 8A, when the special symbol determination is executed, the variation display of the special symbol 51 is started and the variation display of the decorative symbol 51 is started (see FIG. 8A). . Next, for example, after the decorative pattern 51 is temporarily stopped on the active line in a mode indicating “losing” (see FIG. 8B), a pseudo-continuous action operation effect is performed, and the first effect character 71 is displayed. Moves to the advanced position, and a pseudo-continuous notification image is displayed (see FIG. 8C). Thereby, it is notified that a pseudo continuous effect is performed.

  Thereafter, with the end of the pseudo continuous determination operation effect, the first effect actor 71 returns from the advanced position to the storage position and the pseudo continuous determination notification image is erased from the display screen. Then, the decorative pattern 51 that has been displayed small in the lower right corner of the display screen is displayed large in the center of the display screen in a re-variable (pseudo-variable) state (see FIG. 8D).

  In addition, the re-variation (pseudo variation) of the decoration symbol 51 may be started with the start of the pseudo-continuous determination operation effect shown in FIG. Re-variation (pseudo variation) may be started. Further, during the execution of the pseudo-continuous determination operation effect, the decorative symbol 51 is temporarily stopped in a “losing” manner, and the decorative symbol is accompanied (or with the end) of the pseudo-continuous determination operation effect shown in FIG. 51 re-variation (pseudo-variation) may be started.

  After re-variation (pseudo variation) of the decorative symbol 51, for example, reach is established (see FIG. 8E), and SP reach production is performed (see FIG. 8F). Here, the SP reach effect may be performed via a notice effect before the reach is established (for example, a pseudo continuous effect), or during the normal reach effect after the reach is established, or the normal reach effect. May be performed after the decorative symbol 51 stops (temporarily stops) in a “losing” manner in the final stage of.

  Then, after the decorative design 51 is stopped (temporarily stopped) in a “losing” manner during the SP reach production or in the final stage of the SP reach production, the development confirmation operation effect is performed (FIG. 8G). reference).

  When the development confirmed operation effect is performed, the first effect actor 71 operates to the advance position, and a development confirmed notification image is displayed (see FIG. 8G). As a result, it is informed that the SP reach production will develop into an SPSP reach production with higher reliability.

  Here, the operation modes of the first effect actor 71 in the pseudo-continuous determination operation effect and the development determination operation effect may be different or may be the same. When the operation mode of the 1st production | presentation thing 71 differs, it can alert | report by distinguishing that a pseudo-continuous production is performed and developing into a SPSP reach production by the difference in this operation mode. On the other hand, when the operation mode of the 1st production | presentation actor 71 is the same, since the background image (pseudo-continuous notification image, development fixed notification image) displayed as a background of the 1st production | presentation actor 71 differs, it is pseudo continuous. It is possible to make a distinction between the performance being performed and the development of SPSP reach production.

  Thereafter, along with the end of the development confirmation operation effect, the first effect actor 71 returns from the advance position to the storage position and the development confirmation notification image is erased from the display screen, and the SPSP reach effect is executed (FIG. 8 (H )reference).

  Note that the decorative symbol 51 (medium symbol) may be changed again with the start of the development confirmation operation effect shown in FIG. 8G, and the SPSP reach effect may be executed accordingly. Further, the decorative symbol 51 (medium symbol) may be changed again during the execution of the development confirmation operation effect, and the SPSP reach effect may be executed accordingly. Further, during the execution of the development confirmation operation effect, the decoration symbol 51 is temporarily stopped in a “losing” manner, and the decoration symbol 51 (medium symbol) is re-displayed with the end of the development confirmation operation effect shown in FIG. Fluctuation may be started and SPSP reach production may be executed accordingly

  After the SPSP reach effect is performed, for example, a button press effect is performed prior to the hit confirmation operation effect (see FIG. 8I), and a hit confirmation operation effect is performed in response to the press of the effect button 26 (see FIG. 8). 8 (J)). Here, the button pressing effect is an effect that prompts the player to press the effect button 26 with the arrival of a predetermined effective period during which the player operates the effect button 26 (see FIG. 8I). ). In the button press effect, for example, an effect button image imitating the effect button 26, a gauge image indicating the remaining effective period of time during which the effect button 26 is effectively pressed, and an effect button 26 such as “Press!” The wording is displayed on the display screen.

  As will be described in detail later, when the effect button 26 is pressed by the player during a predetermined valid period, a hitting and determining operation effect is performed in response to the press. On the other hand, if the player has never pressed the effect button 26 during a predetermined effective period, a confirmed action effect is performed at the end of the predetermined effective period. It should be noted that the button press effect ends when the hit confirmation operation effect is performed. When the hit confirmation operation effect is performed, the first effect character 71 operates to the advance position (see FIG. 6C) and the hit determination notification image is displayed on the display screen (see FIG. 8J). . Thereby, it is notified that the jackpot is confirmed.

  Here, the operation modes of the first effect actor 71 in the pseudo-continuous determination operation effect, the development determination operation effect, and the hit determination operation effect may be different or the same. When the operation mode of the 1st production | presentation thing 71 differs, it distinguishes with the difference of this operation mode that pseudo continuous production is performed, reach production develops, and that jackpot decision is notified. Can be notified. On the other hand, when the operation modes of the first effect actor 71 are the same, the background images (pseudo-continuation notification image, development determination notification image, hit determination notification image) displayed as the background of the first effect actor 71 are different. Thus, it is possible to distinguish and notify that the pseudo continuous effect is performed, the reach effect is developed, and the jackpot confirmation is notified.

  After that, with the end of the hit confirmation operation effect, the first effect character 71 returns from the advance position to the storage position, and the hit notification image is erased from the display screen. Then, the decorative pattern 51 that has been displayed small in the lower right corner of the display screen is temporarily stopped in a “big hit” manner and displayed large in the center of the display screen (see FIG. 8K).

  Note that the decorative symbol 51 may be temporarily stopped in the “big hit” mode with the start of the winning action operation shown in FIG. 8 (J), or in the “big hit” mode during the execution of the hitting action effect. May be temporarily stopped. Moreover, you may make a temporary stop in the mode of "big hit" with the completion | finish of the hit determination operation | movement effect shown in FIG.8 (K).

  After that, the first special symbol display 41 (or the second special symbol display 42) is temporarily stopped in a “big hit” mode in response to the big hit symbol indicating “big hit” being stopped and displayed. The decorative pattern 51 (see FIG. 8K) stops (see FIG. 8L).

  In the present embodiment, the pseudo-continuous production is always performed with the end of the pseudo-continuous determination operation production. That is, it is notified that one pseudo continuous production is performed (the next re-variation is performed) by the execution of the pseudo continuous determination operation production. In another embodiment, before executing the pseudo-continuous effect, the pseudo-continuous effect that notifies that the pseudo-continuous effect is performed may be necessarily executed.

  Moreover, in other embodiment, you may have a some pseudo | simulation continuous production | presentation effect from which an effect mode differs, for example, the 1st pseudo | simulation continuous confirmation production | generation which alert | reports that one pseudo continuous production is performed, and 3 times You may have the 2nd pseudo | simulation continuous production | generation effect which alert | reports that the pseudo | simulation continuous production | generation (may be multiple times other than 3 times) is performed. In the first pseudo-continuous effect, for example, a predetermined effect image (for example, a pseudo-continuous notification image (see FIG. 7A)) is displayed on the display screen, and the effect object (first effect object 71 etc.) is displayed. Do not work. In the second pseudo-continuous finalizing effect, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the display screen, and an effect agent operates. For example, when three pseudo continuous effects are performed, the first pseudo continuous effect is performed in the first pseudo continuous effect, the second pseudo continuous effect, and the third pseudo continuous effect. In addition, when the pseudo continuous effect is performed three times, the second pseudo continuous effect is performed in the first or / and second pseudo continuous effect. Following the first or / and the second pseudo-continuous effect before the third pseudo-continuous effect is performed by performing the second pseudo-continuous effect at the first or / and the second pseudo-continuous effect. This makes it possible for the player to recognize that the third pseudo-continuous performance will be performed. Thereby, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the player with respect to the pseudo-continuous determination effect. In addition, when the second pseudo continuous determination effect is performed in the first or / and the second pseudo continuous determination effect, either the first pseudo continuous determination effect or the second pseudo continuous determination effect is used as the third pseudo continuous determination effect. May be performed. That is, for example, when the second pseudo-continuous effect is performed as the first pseudo-continuous effect, since it is determined that the third pseudo-continuous effect is performed, the second pseudo-continuous effect is performed. After being broken, either the first pseudo-continuous effect or the second pseudo-continuous effect may be performed as the second or third pseudo-continuous effect. In addition, the first pseudo-continuation determination effect may be performed in the first or / and second pseudo-continuation determination effect, and the second pseudo-continuation determination effect may be performed as the third pseudo-continuation determination effect.

  In addition, the above described development confirmation operation effect is the SP reach effect during the normal reach effect being performed or after the decorative symbol 51 is stopped (temporarily stopped) in a “losing” manner in the final stage of the normal reach effect (FIG. 8F). This may also be done in the case of (see).

  In the present embodiment, the reach production always develops with the end of the development confirmation operation production. In another embodiment, before the reach effect develops, the development confirmation effect that informs that the reach effect develops may be executed without fail.

  In another embodiment, there may be a plurality of development finalization effects with different production modes. For example, the first notification of the development from the normal reach production to the SP reach production (or the SP reach production to the SPSP reach production). You may have a development confirmation effect and the 2nd development confirmation effect which alert | reports the development from a normal reach production to an SPSP reach production. In the first development confirmed effect, for example, a predetermined effect image (for example, a development confirmed notification image (see FIG. 7B)) is displayed on the display screen, and the effect character (first effect character 71 etc.) does not operate. . In the second development finalized effect, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the display screen, and an effect agent operates. For example, in the case of finally developing to an SPSP reach production, the first development confirmation production is performed in the first development confirmation production and the second development confirmation production. Further, when the SPSP reach production is finally developed, the second development confirmation production is performed in the first development confirmation production. The player recognizes that the development will eventually progress to the SPSP reach production before the development from the SP reach production to the SPSP reach production by performing the second development confirmed production when developing from the normal reach production to the SP reach production. It becomes possible to make it. Thereby, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the player with respect to the development confirmed effect. Note that, when the second development finalization effect is performed in the first development finalization effect, either the first development finalization effect or the second development finalization effect may be performed as the second development finalization effect. That is, for example, when the second development finalization effect is performed as the first development finalization effect, since it has been finally determined that the development development effect is SPSP reach production, after the second development finalization effect is performed As the second development finalization effect, either the first development finalization effect or the second development finalization effect may be performed. In addition, the first development confirmation effect may be performed in the first development confirmation effect, and the second development confirmation effect may be performed as the second development confirmation effect.

  Further, in the case of developing into a normal reach effect, an SP reach effect, and an SPSP reach effect, the development confirmation operation effect may be performed only when the SPSP reach effect having a relatively high reliability for the jackpot is developed. Thereby, it can notify that it develops to a SPSP reach production by the development confirmation operation production.

  In addition, when the hit determination operation effect is performed, a button press effect may be accompanied, or the button press effect may not be accompanied.

  Further, before the pseudo-continuous confirmation operation effect (or the development-confirmed operation effect) is performed, an effect suggesting that the pseudo-continuous confirmation operation effect (or the development-confirmed operation effect) may be performed may be performed. For example, an image imitating a state in which a pseudo-continuous confirmation operation effect (or development-confirmed operation effect) is being performed as an effect suggesting that a pseudo-continuous operation effect (or development-confirmed operation effect) may be performed is displayed on the display screen. An effect of displaying in the predetermined area may be performed. Further, an effect of reciprocating the first effect actor 71 between the storage position and the advance position may be performed. In this case, if the 1st production | presentation actor 71 has advanced to an advance position, pseudo | simulation continuous production (or development of reach production) will be performed. On the other hand, if the first effect actor 71 does not advance to the advance position, the pseudo continuous effect (or the development of the reach effect) may not be performed.

  For example, if the first stage actor 71 does not advance to the advance position in the stage suggesting that the pseudo-continuous action stage is performed, the pseudo-continuous stage is performed with a predetermined probability (for example, 3%) after this stage. May be performed. Alternatively, it is possible to perform an effect (so-called “gase effect”) that does not start as if the next pseudo-variation using the decorative pattern 51 is likely to be started, or is temporarily stopped on the active line in a manner indicating “losing”. The decorative design 51 may be stopped immediately as it is. By performing such an effect, interest in performing a pseudo continuous effect is enhanced.

  In addition, the hit determination operation effect may be performed immediately after the effect that makes it appear as if it is “lost”. For example, the decorative design 51 is temporarily stopped on the display screen in the form of “losing” to make it appear as if it is lost, and then the hit confirmation operation is performed via the button pressing effect or without the button pressing effect. Production may be performed. Also, for example, immediately after the button press effect, an effect such as an effect of blacking out the display screen or a reach effect performed on the display screen before executing the button press effect is performed after a predetermined period (for example, 4 seconds) is confirmed. An operation effect may be performed. Thereby, an unexpected production can be performed, and a decrease in the production effect of the hit-determining operation production can be suppressed.

  In addition, before the hit confirmation operation effect is performed, an effect suggesting that the hit determination operation effect may be performed may be performed. For example, as an effect suggesting that a hitting action effect is performed, an effect of displaying an image imitating a state where the hitting action effect is being performed in a predetermined area of the display screen may be performed. Further, for example, during the button press effect, an effect of reciprocating the first effect character 71 between the storage position and the advance position may be performed.

(Display mode of hit confirmation action effect with button press effect and decorative pattern 51)
In addition, the display mode of the hit determination operation effect accompanied by the button press effect and the decorative design 51 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is an example of a time chart for explaining the display mode of the hit confirmation operation effect accompanied by the button press effect and the decorative symbol 51.

  In the present embodiment, a button press effect is performed prior to the hit confirmation operation effect (see FIG. 8I), and a hit determination operation effect may be performed in response to the press of the effect button 26 (FIG. 8 (J )reference). Here, in the present embodiment, when the effect button 26 is pressed by the player during a predetermined valid period, a hitting and determining operation effect is performed according to the press. The winning action operation effect is performed in a predetermined execution period Ga seconds (for example, 10 seconds). When the hitting action effect is performed, the execution of the valid period and the button press effect is ended. A period from the start of the predetermined effective period until the effective period ends is defined as Ia seconds (see FIG. 9A). After completion of the execution of the winning action presentation, the decorative symbol 51 is temporarily stopped in a mode indicating a big hit, and is stopped in a mode indicating “hit” in response to the special symbol being stopped and displayed. Here, if the period from the end of the execution of the winning action operation until the special symbol is stopped is set to Wa seconds (for example, 10 seconds), the special symbol is stopped and displayed from the start of a predetermined effective period. The total time until (the total time of Ia seconds, Ga seconds, and Wa seconds) is T seconds.

  On the other hand, if the player has never pressed the effect button 26 during the predetermined effective period, the button pressing effect is continued from the start of the effective period to the end of the predetermined effective period. (See FIG. 9B). This predetermined effective period is defined as Ib seconds. If the player does not press the production button 26 once and Ib seconds elapse, a winning action production is performed in the execution period Ga seconds as in the case where the production button 26 is pressed. After completion of the execution of the winning action presentation, the decorative symbol 51 is temporarily stopped in a mode indicating a big hit, and is stopped in a mode indicating “hit” in response to the special symbol being stopped and displayed. Here, if the period from the end of the execution of the hitting action production effect until the special symbol is stopped is Wb seconds (for example, 3 seconds), the special symbol is stopped and displayed from the start of a predetermined predetermined effective period. The total time until (the total time of Ib seconds, Ga seconds, and Wb seconds) is T seconds as in the case where the effective period is ended by pressing the effect button 26 (see FIG. 9A) (FIG. 9). (See (B)).

  When the effect button 26 is pressed by the player during a predetermined effective period (see FIG. 9A), the effect button 26 is once activated by the player during the predetermined effective period. When compared with the case where the button is not pressed (see FIG. 9B), the following can be said. As illustrated in FIG. 9A and FIG. 9B, the execution period (Ga seconds) of the hit confirmation operation effect is the same. However, the Ia second is shorter than the predetermined effective period Ib seconds set in advance only during the period when the effective period is ended by pressing the effect button 26, and the Wa seconds are longer than the Wb seconds. In this way, by providing the temporary stop period of the decorative symbol 51, even if the execution period of the hit / decision action effect is constant, the special symbol is displayed from the end of the effective period caused by whether or not the player has pressed the effect button 26 and the pressing timing. The decorative pattern 51 can be stopped according to the stop of the special symbol by absorbing the time difference until the stop. Thereby, the flow of the production can be made smooth, and the execution time of the winning action production can be ensured.

  In other embodiments, as illustrated in FIG. 10, the temporary stop period of the decorative symbol 51 may be constant, and the execution period of the winning action operation effect may be variable. Here, FIG. 10 is an example of a time chart for explaining the display mode of the hit confirmation operation effect accompanied by the button press effect and the decoration symbol 51.

  When FIG. 9A is compared with FIG. 10, the period (Wa seconds) from the end of the execution of the winning action presentation until the special symbol is stopped is the same. However, the Ia second is shorter than the predetermined predetermined effective period Ib seconds only during the period in which the effective period ends when the effect button 26 is pressed, and accordingly, the execution period Ga second of the hit-determined operation effect is longer than Gb seconds. long. In this way, by making the execution period of the winning action determination effect variable, the time difference from the end of the effective period caused by the presence / absence of pressing of the effect button 26 by the player and the pressing timing until the special symbol stops is absorbed. The decorative design 51 can be stopped according to the stop of the special design. Thereby, the flow of production can be made smooth.

  In another embodiment, instead of temporarily stopping the decorative symbol 51 described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10, a period (Wa) until the special symbol is stopped after the execution of the hit determination action effect is completed. Second or Wb seconds), the display screen may be blacked out. In this case, the decorative symbol 51 is stopped and displayed after the display screen is blacked out.

  In another embodiment, a development confirmation operation effect with a button press effect or a pseudo-continuous operation effect with a button press effect may be performed.

[Direction flow]
Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the flow of effects performed during the special symbol variation display will be described. FIG. 11 is an explanatory view illustrating the flow of effects performed during the special symbol variation display.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the pseudo-continuous effect, the development from the SP reach effect to the SPSP reach effect, and the jackpot notification are performed as a series of effects has been described. There is an effect pattern in which any of these effects is performed during the special symbol variation display. For example, various effect patterns such as an effect pattern in which only the pseudo-continuous effect is performed, an effect pattern that develops to the SPSP reach effect after the pseudo-continuous effect, and an effect pattern in which only the SPSP reach effect is performed without performing the pseudo-continuous effect There is. The pseudo continuous confirmation operation effect, the development confirmation operation effect, or the hit confirmation operation effect is performed according to these effect patterns.

  When the special symbol determination is executed, the variation display of the special symbol is started and the variation display of the decorative symbol 51 on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5 is started (see FIG. 11A).

  When the variation display of the decorative symbol 51 is started, the pseudo continuous effect production notification (see FIG. 8C) for notifying that the pseudo continuous production is performed (see FIG. 8B) (see FIG. 11B) or pseudo. There is a case where a pseudo-continuous effect is performed (see FIG. 11C) without going through the continuous determination operation effect (see FIG. 11D). That is, the effect pattern in which the pseudo continuous effect is performed includes an effect pattern in which the pseudo continuous effect is performed after the pseudo continuous effect operation effect is performed, and an effect pattern in which the pseudo continuous effect is performed without performing the pseudo continuous effect operation effect. There are two performance patterns. In the effect pattern in which the pseudo continuous effect is performed after the pseudo continuous determination operation effect is performed, the pseudo continuous effect is performed using the first effect object 71 and the background image (pseudo continuous determination notification image) as described above. Is notified. On the other hand, in the effect pattern in which the pseudo continuous effect is performed without performing the pseudo continuous action effect, the pseudo continuous effect using the first effect agent 71 and the background image as described above is executed. There is no notification.

  On the other hand, in the case of an effect pattern (see FIG. 11 (E)) in which the pseudo continuous effect is not performed during the variation display of the special symbol, the pseudo continuous determination operation effect is not performed (see FIG. 11 (D)).

  Thereafter, when reach is established (see FIG. 11F), a reach effect is performed (see FIG. 11G). When the reach effect to be executed is a normal reach effect or an SP reach effect, via a development confirmation operation effect (see FIG. 8G) for notifying that the reach effect develops (see FIG. 11H), or There is a case where the reach effect develops (see FIG. 11 (I)) without going through the pseudo-continuous action operation effect (see FIG. 11 (J)). In other words, in the production pattern in which the reach production develops, the production pattern in which the reach production develops after the development confirmed operation production is performed and the production pattern in which the reach production develops without performing the development confirmation operation production. There is a pattern. In the production pattern in which the reach production develops after the development confirmed operation production is performed, it is notified that the reach production develops using the first production actor 71 and the background image (development confirmation notification image) as described above. The On the other hand, in the effect pattern in which the reach effect develops without the development confirmation operation effect being performed, the reach effect development using the first effect actor 71 and the background image as described above is not performed.

  On the other hand, in the case of an effect pattern (see FIG. 11 (K)) in which the reach effect does not develop during the special symbol variation display, the development confirmation operation effect is not performed (see FIG. 11 (J)).

  When the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big hit”, it is more reliable after the reach effect after the reach is established (see FIG. 11 (K)) or after the reach effect that is performed immediately after the reach is established. After another high reach performance is performed (see FIG. 11 (I)), a hit confirmation operation effect (see FIG. 8 (J)) for notifying that the jackpot is confirmed (FIG. 11 (L )) Or “hit” (see FIG. 11 (M)), without passing through the hitting action effect (see FIG. 11 (N)).

  Although not shown in the figure, the hit confirmation operation effect may include a hit confirmation operation effect with a button press effect and a hit determination operation effect without a button press effect. In other words, the effect pattern in which the “big hit” is informed is the effect pattern in which the “big hit” is informed after the hitting action effect is performed after the button pressing effect is performed, and the hit pattern is confirmed without performing the button pressing effect. There are three effect patterns: an effect pattern in which a “big hit” is notified after the operation effect is performed, and an effect pattern in which the “big hit” is notified without performing the button press effect and the hit confirmation operation effect. In the effect pattern in which the winning action operation effect is performed, it is notified that the jackpot is determined using the first effect actor 71 and the background image (the winning confirmation notification image) as described above. On the other hand, in the effect pattern in which the hit determination operation effect is not performed, the notification of the jackpot determination using the first effect actor 71 and the background image as described above is not performed.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the special symbol determination is “losing”, it has developed from the reach effect performed after the reach effect after the reach establishment (see FIG. 11 (K)) or immediately after the reach establishment. After another reach production with higher reliability is performed (see FIG. 11I), “losing” is notified (see FIG. 11O). In this case, the hit confirmation operation effect is not performed (see FIG. 11N).

  In the effect pattern in which the pseudo continuous effect is performed or the effect pattern in which the pseudo continuous effect is not performed, the hitting operation effect may be performed before the reach is established (from FIG. 11C or FIG. 11E to (L)). Production pattern). Specifically, for example, in a probability variation gaming state (or a short time gaming state) in which a variation pattern with a short variation time is easily determined, a hit-determined operation effect accompanied by a button press effect may be performed immediately after the start of variation of the special symbol. .

  Further, in an effect pattern in which a notice effect such as a pseudo-continuous effect is not performed, “losing” may be notified without reaching reach (an effect pattern that advances from FIG. 11A to (O)). In this case, the quasi-continuous confirmation operation effect, the development confirmation operation effect, and the hit confirmation operation effect are not performed.

[Modification of motion effects]
Next, a modified example of the operation effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a modified example of the operation effect.

  In the present embodiment, in the operation effect, the first effect object 71 is advanced to the front of the display screen (see FIG. 6). In other embodiments, in the operation effect, an effect agent other than the first effect agent 71 may be operated, or the operation effect may be performed without advancing the effect agent in front of the display screen. For example, as the operation effect, the effect button 26 may protrude (for example, protrude 10 cm), and a different image for each operation effect may be displayed on the display screen (see FIG. 12).

  In the development confirmation operation effect using the effect button 26, as illustrated in FIG. 12A, the effect button 26 protrudes (for example, protrudes 10 cm), and a development confirmation notification image that prompts the user to press the effect button 26 is displayed. Displayed on the display screen. The development confirmation notification image is an effect button image simulating the effect button 26 in the protruding state, a gauge image indicating the remaining effective period of time during which the effect button 26 is effectively pressed, and an effect button 26 such as “Press!” And a word prompting pressing. In this case, depending on the operation mode of the effect button 26 and the display mode of the effect button image, either development suggestion (improvement of development possibility) or development confirmation may be indicated.

  Further, for example, in the hit confirmation operation effect using the effect button 26, as shown in FIG. 12B, the effect button 26 protrudes (for example, protrudes 10 centimeters) and the effect button 26 is prompted to be pressed. A fixed notification image is displayed on the display screen. The hit confirmation notification image includes a character image that imitates a character, an effect button image that imitates the effect button 26 in a protruding state, a gauge image that indicates the remaining effective period of time during which the effect button 26 is effectively pressed, and “ And a word prompting the user to press the production button 26. In this case, depending on the operation mode of the effect button 26 and the display mode of the effect button image, either a hit suggestion (implying the possibility of a big hit) or a jackpot confirmation may be indicated.

  In other embodiments, a predetermined decorative pattern 51 may be used as a background image for motion effects. In addition, a state in which the decorative symbol 51 temporarily stopped as the left symbol and the right symbol is moved to another display area on the display screen may be used as the background image for the operation effect. For example, 3 symbols temporarily stopped as the left symbol and 4 symbols as the right symbol are used as the pseudo-continuous notification image, 5 symbols temporarily stopped as the left symbol, and 6 symbols as the right symbol are used as the development fixed notification image. The 7 symbols temporarily stopped as the symbols and the 7 symbols as the right symbols may be used as the hit notification image.

  In another embodiment, the hit-confirmed notification image may be an image that suggests (or notifies) the type of jackpot (see FIG. 13). For example, the winning decision notification image may be a cumulative payout image indicating the total value of winning balls that will be paid out in the jackpot game related to the variation in which the hitting action effect is performed, or a jackpot advantageous to the player (for example, It may be an image that suggests (or notifies) that the winning is per long opening (see FIG. 13A) or 16R long opening (see FIG. 13B). Further, for example, a word indicating a type of jackpot or an image suggesting that the V region 195 is released during the jackpot game may be used. By displaying such a hit determination notification image, the type of jackpot can be notified by the hit determination operation effect.

  In another embodiment, the type of jackpot may be suggested (or notified) depending on the length of the execution time of the winning action operation. For example, the winning action operation effect is executed in the first execution period (for example, 1 second) to notify that the short opening per win (see FIG. 14A) is determined based on the winning at the first starting port 11, The confirmed operation effect is executed in a second execution time (for example, 3 seconds) longer than the first execution time, and is determined per long opening based on a winning to the first start port 11 (see FIG. 14B). You may alert | report. In this case, for example, even if the first stage acting 71 operates in the same operation mode and the same winning confirmation notification image is displayed, the execution time is different, so that the jackpot type can be distinguished and notified.

  Moreover, in other embodiment, while operating the 1st production | presentation actor 71 by the same operation | movement aspect, the display time which changes the same image for every operation effect as a pseudo | simulation continuous notification image, an expansion fixed notification image, and a hit determination notification image. May be displayed. In this case, even if the first effect actor 71 operates in the same operation mode and the same background image is displayed, the pseudo-continuous effect is performed, the reach effect is developed, or the jackpot due to different display times. The notification can be made separately from the notification of the confirmation.

  In another embodiment, the pseudo-confirmation notification image, the development determination notification image, and the hit determination notification image may be effect images that change so as to be linked to the operation of the first effect agent 71. For example, an effect image in which a character appears when the first effect object 71 operates may be used. In this case, the background of the character to appear may be different or the character itself may be different depending on the type of action effect (pseudo-continuation action effect, development confirmation action effect, or hit confirmation action effect).

  Here, in this embodiment, an operation effect is performed based on the determination result of the special symbol determination. In another embodiment, it is suggested in advance whether or not a predetermined motion effect is to be executed during the variation display of the special symbol related to the hold at the timing when the right of the special symbol determination is held based on the pre-determination information. A prior determination effect may be performed. Here, as will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, when a game ball wins the first start port 11 (or the second start port 12), a pre-determination process (see FIGS. 24 and 25) is performed, and pre-determination information Get. The prior determination information is information obtained based on a jackpot random number, a design random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number, and includes information indicating whether or not a jackpot is reached and information indicating a variation pattern. As the prior determination effect, for example, at the timing when the right of special symbol determination is reserved, the above-described three operation effects (pseudo-continuous determination operation effect and development determination operation) are displayed while the special symbol is variably displayed. It may be suggested that any one of the performance effects is performed. In this case, for example, an effect that only operates the first effect actor 71 in the same operation mode as the operation effect to be executed may be performed, or the background image (pseudo continuous confirmation is determined in the same display mode as the operation effect to be executed. An effect that only displays a notification image, a development confirmation notification image, or a hit confirmation notification image) may be performed. Further, as the prior determination effect, for example, the first effect actor 71 may be operated in the same operation mode as the operation effect to be executed, and the background image may be displayed in the same display mode as the operation effect to be executed. Further, as the pre-decision effect, for example, an image imitating a state where the operation effect is performed may be displayed in a predetermined area of the display screen, or a reserved image indicating the right of special symbol determination is displayed as the action effect. You may change into the image which suggests that it is performed. Thereby, the player can enjoy the game while raising the expectation for the jackpot from the timing when the special symbol determination is suspended.

  An operation effect can also be realized in a pachinko gaming machine including a main liquid crystal display device 5 and a sub liquid crystal display device. The sub liquid crystal display device is an image display device that displays an effect image. For example, the sub liquid crystal display device is provided above the liquid crystal display device 5 and is configured to be movable with respect to the game board 2. In the operation effect using the sub liquid crystal display device, for example, the first effect actor 71 or the sub liquid crystal display device operates, and the pseudo continuous confirmation notification image and the development are displayed on the display screens of the liquid crystal display device 5 and the sub liquid crystal display device. A confirmed notification image or a hit confirmed notification image may be displayed. In this case, the first image displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5 and the second image displayed on the display screen of the sub liquid crystal display device may be effect images prepared in advance for each operation effect. Alternatively, the same effect image (or an effect image not related to the operation effect) is displayed as the first image (or the second image) regardless of the type of the operation effect, while the operation effect as the second image (or the first image). An effect image prepared in advance may be displayed. When the operation mode of the first effect actor 71 or the sub liquid crystal display device is different for each operation effect, the first image and the second image may be the same image or different images regardless of the type of the operation effect. .

  In the present embodiment, as a background image for each action effect, one type of background image is prepared for each action effect (pseudo-continuous action effect, development-fixed action effect, and hit-fixed action effect). (See FIG. 7). In another embodiment, a plurality of types of background images having different colors and display modes may be prepared as the background images of the pseudo-continuous operation effect and the development-confirmed operation effect. The possibility (or possibility of jackpot) to be performed may be suggested, and the possibility (or possibility of jackpot) that the reach effect may be developed by the development confirmation operation effect may be suggested. Specifically, for example, the first pseudo-continuous notification image indicating that the possibility of performing the pseudo continuous effect is relatively low, or the first indicating that the possibility of performing the pseudo continuous effect is relatively high. You may perform the pseudo continuous determination operation | movement effect which displays any one pseudo continuous determination notification image selected from 2 pseudo continuous determination notification images. In this case, when the first effect actor 71 operates and the first pseudo continuous determination notification image is displayed, it is suggested that the possibility that the pseudo continuous effect is performed is relatively low. When the accessory 71 operates and the second pseudo continuous determination notification image is displayed, it is suggested that the possibility that the pseudo continuous effect is performed is relatively high.

  In other embodiments, a reach effect other than the reach effect described above may be provided, and a notification that a predetermined reach effect is performed as an operation effect may be provided. For example, you may perform the operation effect which alert | reports that a full rotation reach effect and a story reach effect are performed. Here, the full-rotation reach effect is a reach effect that indicates a jackpot decision in which the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol are all changed with the same symbol. Story reach production is a reach production that displays a long-length video such as animation or live-action, and is a reach production that is relatively more reliable than other reach productions.

  In another embodiment, it may be notified that an effect (premium effect) having a very low probability of being executed during the variation display of the special symbol is executed by the action effect.

[Description of various jackpots]
Next, various jackpots will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing types of jackpots in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  Here, when the long open round game in which the first grand prize opening 13 (or the second big prize opening 19) is opened long is performed, the 9th to the first big prize opening 13 (or the second big prize opening 19) is performed. When the condition of winning a single game ball or the condition that 29.5 seconds have elapsed from the start of opening of the first grand prize opening 13 (or the second big prize opening 19) is established, the first big prize opening 13 (or The second big winning opening 19) is closed, and the long open round game ends. Hereinafter, these conditions may be collectively referred to as “predetermined conditions”.

(A type of jackpot related to winning at the first starting port 11)
As illustrated in FIG. 13A, in the present embodiment, two types of winning per short opening and per long opening are prepared as the types of jackpots related to winning in the first starting port 11. The type of jackpot is determined by the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41.

  As will be described later, when a game ball wins at the start opening, various random numbers such as a jackpot random number and a design random number are acquired, and it is determined whether or not the jackpot is based on the acquired jackpot random number. When it is determined that the jackpot is large, the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) is determined based on which random number value the acquired symbol random number matches in advance. As illustrated in FIG. 13A, when it is determined that the jackpot is based on winning at the first start port 11, 45 random numbers from “0” to “44” are assigned as random numbers of the design random numbers. Is associated with per short opening. For this reason, it becomes per short opening at a ratio of 45% (= 45/100). As will be described in detail later, when the jackpot symbol A is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 and a short opening is reached, a jackpot game including a short opening round game in which the second big winning opening 19 is opened shortly is performed. Normally, the game is controlled in the short-time game state after the jackpot game ends.

  In addition, when it is determined that the jackpot is based on the winning at the first starting port 11, 55 random numbers from “45” to “99” are associated with each long open as random numbers of the design random numbers. . For this reason, it becomes per long release at a rate of 55% (= 55/100). As will be described in detail later, when the big special symbol B is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 and the long special is released, the second big winning opening 19 is long open until a predetermined condition is satisfied. The game is controlled in the probability variation game state after the jackpot game is completed on condition that the jackpot game is performed and the game ball has passed the V region 195 during a predetermined period (V winning).

  As will be described in detail later, per long opening will be a promising game state after the end of the big hit game, while per short opening will be a time-short gaming state, so per long opening is more advantageous to the player than per short opening. It is a big jackpot.

  Here, the special symbols that are stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 are display patterns that are difficult for the player to discern at a glance. For this reason, the player sees little or no special symbols variably displayed on the first special symbol indicator 41 or the second special symbol indicator 42 during the special symbol variation display. Further, even if a special symbol (for example, jackpot symbol or lose symbol) is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol indicator 41 or the second special symbol indicator 42, the player can (2) Little or no awareness of the special symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 42.

  Therefore, even if the jackpot symbol A or the jackpot symbol B is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol indicator 41, many players do not recognize the jackpot type depending on the type of jackpot symbol. For this reason, many players recognize the type of jackpot by looking at the effects performed on the display screen or the like of the liquid crystal display device 5.

(A type of jackpot related to winning at the second starting port 12)
On the other hand, as illustrated in FIG. 13B, in the present embodiment, one type per 16R long opening is prepared as the type of jackpot related to winning in the second starting port 12.

  When it is determined that the game is a big hit based on the winning at the second starting port 12, 100 random numbers from “0” to “99” are associated with the 16R length opening as the random numbers of the design random numbers. For this reason, it is per 16R length opening at a rate of 100% (= 100/100). As will be described in detail later, when the jackpot symbol C is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42 and the 16R long opening is reached, the first grand prize opening 13 and the second big prize opening 19 are long open until a predetermined condition is satisfied. The jackpot game including the long open round game is performed, and the game is controlled in the probability change game state after the jackpot game is finished on condition that the V winning is achieved.

  As will be described in detail later, per 16R long opening based on winning at the second starting port 12 (big hit symbol C) is similar to per long opening based on winning at the first starting port 11 (big hit symbol B). After the jackpot game ends, it becomes a probable game state. However, the number of prize balls to be paid out in the jackpot game is more per 16R long opening than per long opening. For this reason, the jackpot based on the winning at the second starting port 12 is a jackpot that is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot based on the winning at the first starting port 11 (per short opening or per long opening).

[Description of the jackpot game related to winning at the first starting port 11]
Next, with reference to FIG. 14, the state changes of the first grand prize winning port 13, the second big prize winning port 19, and the V region 195 during the jackpot game related to the winning at the first starting port 11 will be described. Here, FIG. 14 is a time chart showing an example of the opening pattern of the first big prize opening 13, the second big prize opening 19, and the V region 195 during the jackpot game related to the winning to the first start opening 11. .

(Per short opening based on winning at the first starting port 11)
When the jackpot symbol A is a short opening per game, as illustrated in FIG. 14 (A), first, as a round game of the first to seventh rounds, the first big winning opening 13 is opened short for 0.18 seconds. The short open round game that returns to the closed state after being played is repeated seven times.

  When the 7R round game is completed, as the 8R to 14R round games, the first big winning opening 13 is kept open until a predetermined condition is satisfied, and then the long open round game is returned to the closed state 7 times. Repeated (see FIG. 14A).

  When the 14R round game is completed, as the 15R round game, the first blade member 191 is operated to open the second big prize opening 19 for a short period of time for 0.1 seconds and then return to the closed state. Is performed (see FIG. 14A). In the 15R round game, the second blade member 192 is operated when 3 seconds have elapsed from the start of opening the second grand prize opening 19, and the V region 195 is opened for 10 seconds. The round game of the 15R ends when the opened V area 195 is closed. For this reason, the round game of the 15R ends when 13 seconds have elapsed from the start of opening of the second big prize opening 19.

  As illustrated in FIG. 14 (A), when the jackpot game is played with a short hit in the jackpot symbol A (see FIG. 13 (A)), the second big winning opening 19 is as short as 0.1 seconds. Since only the time is open, there is a low possibility that a game ball will win the second big prize opening 19. Even if a game ball enters the second big prize opening 19 when the second big prize opening 19 is briefly opened, the V area 195 is opened until 3 seconds have passed since the second big prize opening 19 was opened. Instead, the game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening 19 are distributed to the loss area 196 before the V area 195 is released, so the possibility that the game balls enter the V area 195 is extremely low. In other words, the jackpot game that is played when the jackpot symbol A is a short-open game is a jackpot game in which the game ball hardly passes through the V region 195.

  When the 15R round game is completed, a long open round game in which the first big prize opening 13 is maintained in the open state and then returned to the closed state until a predetermined condition is satisfied is performed as the final round game in the 16R.

  In the present embodiment, when the jackpot symbol A is short-opening, the V region 195 is opened after the second big winning opening 19 is closed. In another embodiment, as long as the game ball is an opening pattern that does not easily pass through the V area 195, the second big winning opening 19 and the V area 195 may be opened in any opening pattern. Specifically, for example, the second big prize opening 19 may be opened for a short time of 0.1 seconds and the V region 195 may be opened for a short time of 0.1 seconds. In such a case, as described above, it is unlikely that a game ball will win the second big winning opening 19. Even if a game ball enters the second big prize opening 19 when the second big prize opening 19 is short-opened, it is about enough for the entered game ball to reach the V region 195 (second blade member 192). Since it takes 0.5 seconds, the game balls that have entered the second big prize opening 19 are distributed to the lost area 196, and the possibility of the game balls entering the V area 195 is extremely low.

(Per long opening based on a prize at the first starting port 11)
As shown in FIG. 14 (B), when the jackpot symbol B is per long opening, first, as in the case of the jackpot symbol A per short opening, as the 1R to 7R round games The short opening round game in which the first grand prize winning opening 13 is briefly opened for 0.18 seconds and then returned to the closed state is repeated seven times.

  When the 7R round game is completed, the first big winning opening 13 is opened long until a predetermined condition is satisfied as in the 8R to 14R round games, as in the case of a short win per jackpot symbol A. The long open round game is repeated seven times (see FIG. 14B).

  When the 14R round game is completed, as the 15R round game, a long open round game is performed in which the second big prize opening 19 is opened until a predetermined condition is satisfied (see FIG. 14B). In the 15R round game, the second blade member 192 is operated when 3 seconds have elapsed from the start of opening the second grand prize opening 19, and the V region 195 is opened for 10 seconds.

  As illustrated in FIG. 14B, when a jackpot game is played with a jackpot symbol B (see FIG. 13A) and a jackpot game is played, the second grand prize is won during the 15R long-open round game. The mouth 19 and the V region 195 are long open in an open pattern in which the open periods overlap in time. For this reason, the player can easily make a V prize while the V area 195 is opened as long as he or she normally makes a right-hand hit. That is, the jackpot game that is played when the jackpot symbol B is a long-open game is a jackpot game in which a game ball easily passes through the V region 195. When V is won while the V area 195 is opened, the game is controlled in the probability variation game state after the big hit game is over. On the other hand, if the V-winning is not performed while the V area 195 is opened, the game is controlled in the short-time gaming state after the jackpot game is finished, as in the case where the jackpot symbol A is a short-open game.

  When the round game of the 15th R is finished, a long open round game in which the first big winning opening 13 is opened long until a predetermined condition is satisfied is performed as the final round game of the 16th R.

(Comparison between per short opening and per long opening)
The jackpot symbol A (see FIG. 13 (A)) was a short-opening pattern (see FIG. 14 (A)), and the jackpot symbol B (see FIG. 13 (B)) was a long hit. When compared with the release pattern in the case (see FIG. 14B), it is a common release pattern except for the 15R round game. In this way, since the opening pattern is the same from 1R to 14R, until the round game of the 15R is started, the player is playing a jackpot game per short opening or per long opening Whether or not the big hit game is being performed, that is, whether or not the V region 195 is long open cannot be recognized based on the opening pattern of the first big winning opening 13.

  Further, per long release becomes a probable game state after the jackpot game ends, while per short release becomes a short time game state. In addition, a long open round game is played at 15R per long release, while a short open round game is played at 15R per short release, so a prize ball that is paid out per long open is paid out per short open The number is 1R more. For this reason, it is a big hit that is more advantageous to the player per long opening than per short opening.

  In other embodiments, the jackpot game may have any opening pattern as long as the jackpot is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot. In another embodiment, the number of rounds is not limited to “16” as long as the number of rounds per short opening is the same as that per long opening.

[Description of the jackpot game related to winning at the second starting port 12]
Although not shown in the figure, when a game ball is won at the second start port 12 and the jackpot symbol C (see FIG. 13 (B)) is 16R long open, the first 1R to 14R As an eye round game, a long open round game in which the first grand prize winning opening 13 is long open until a predetermined condition is satisfied is repeated 14 times.

  When the 14R round game ends, a long open round game in which the second grand prize winning opening 19 is long open until a predetermined condition is satisfied is performed as the 15R round game. In the round game of the 15R, the second big prize opening 19 and the V region 195 are long-opened in an open pattern in which the open periods overlap in time as in the case of the long-open per game (see FIG. 14B). The Thereafter, when the round game of the 15th R is finished, a long open round game in which the first big winning opening 13 is opened long until a predetermined condition is satisfied is performed as a final round game in the 16th R.

  In this way, the jackpot game that is played when the 16R length is reached is a jackpot game in which a game ball easily passes through the V region 195. For this reason, the player can easily make a V prize while the V area 195 is opened as long as he or she normally makes a right-hand hit. When V is won while the V area 195 is opened, the game is controlled in the probability variation game state after the big hit game is over. On the other hand, if V is not won while the V area 195 is opened, the game is controlled in the short-time game state after the jackpot game ends.

(Comparison between jackpot based on winning at the first starting port 11 and jackpot based on winning at the second starting port 12)
When winning the first starting port 11 and making a big hit, as described above, it will be per 55% of the long opening that is advantageous to the player, but 45% is not advantageous to the player than per long opening. It becomes per short opening. On the other hand, when winning the second start port 12 and making a big hit, as described above, it becomes a 16R long opening per 100% rate. Of the jackpots based on the winnings at the first starting port 11, the long opening per unit advantageous to the player (see FIG. 14B) and the 16R long opening per unit based on the winnings at the second starting port 12 are compared. Both jackpots enter a probable gaming state after the jackpot game ends. On the other hand, the number of prize balls to be paid out by the jackpot game is more per 16R long opening based on winning at the second starting port 12 than per long opening based on winning at the first starting port 11. For this reason, it is more advantageous for the player to win the second start port 12 and win the jackpot than to win the first start port 11 and win the jackpot.

  In another embodiment, if the player is more advantageous for winning the jackpot based on winning the second starting port 12 than the jackpot based on winning the first starting port 11, go to the second starting port 12. The jackpot game related to the winning game may have any open pattern, and the number of jackpot rounds related to winning the second starting port 12 is not limited to “16”, and may be any number of rounds.

[Over winning sound]
Next, the over winning sound will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram for describing an example of an over-winning sound selection table relating to winning in the first start port 11. For ease of explanation, the present embodiment will be described on the assumption that the range that the over winning sound selection random number can take is set to “0” to “99”.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, more than nine game balls are received while the first grand prize opening 13 (or the second big prize opening 19) is long open by performing the long open round game. When the first grand prize opening 13 (or the second big prize opening 19) is over-winned, an over-winning sound is output.

  Here, the over winning indicates that a larger number of game balls than the assumed number have won in the first grand prize opening 13 (or the second big prize opening 19) in one round game. Specifically, the over-winning is performed while the first grand prize opening 13 (or the second big prize opening 19) is opened by performing the long open round game. The number of game balls exceeding the number of game balls (in this embodiment, “9”: hereinafter referred to as “prescribed number” in some cases) defining the closing timing of the two large winning ports 19) is the first grand winning port 13 ( Alternatively, it indicates that the player wins the second grand prize opening 19).

  The over winning sound is an effect sound that is output from the speaker 24 every time an over winning is made, as one of the effects executed in association with the over winning. For example, the over winning sound is a sound of a character, a music different from the music output during the jackpot game, a sound effect, or the like. By outputting the over winning sound, it becomes easy for the player to recognize that more than the number of prize balls corresponding to the prescribed number is paid out.

  By the way, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot is won based on the winning at the first starting port 11, the liquid crystal display device 5 produces an effect that the jackpot type cannot be distinguished until the 14th round game is started. This is done on the display screen. Then, in the 14R round game, an effect that distinguishes the jackpot type is performed on the display screen. Here, the opening pattern per short opening (big hit symbol A) based on the winning at the first starting port 11 and the opening pattern per long opening (big hit symbol B) based on the winning at the first starting port 11 are compared. Then, as described above, the opening pattern is the same from 1R to 14R (see FIG. 14). For this reason, if the player wins a big hit based on the winning at the first starting port 11, the player cannot distinguish the big hit type until the 14th round game is performed.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, by suggesting the type of jackpot (per short opening or per long opening) according to the first starting port 11 by the over winning sound, it is suggested whether the V winning is easy, and the jackpot game It suggests whether or not to shift to a probabilistic gaming state advantageous to the player after the end. Specifically, in this embodiment, every time a long open round game is started, an over winning sound is selected based on the type of jackpot, and the selected over winning sound is output along with the over winning.

  When winning per short opening is based on winning at the first starting port 11, an over winning sound is selected using the short winning per over winning sound selection table illustrated in FIG. In the over winning sound selection table for short opening, the over winning sound type (over winning sound A, B, or C) and the over winning sound selection random number are associated with each other. As will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, an over winning sound selection random number is acquired every time a long open round game is started. Then, the over winning sound corresponding to the acquired over winning sound selection random number is read and selected from the short winning per over winning sound selection table or the long open per over winning sound selection table described later. As a result, an over winning sound is selected for each long open round game. Then, the selected over winning sound is output at each timing when a game ball exceeding the specified number wins the first grand prize opening 13.

  In the present embodiment, when the winning per short opening is based on the winning at the first starting port 11, the selection rate of the over winning sound A is 60% (= 60/100), and the selection rate of the over winning sound B Is 40% (= 40/100), and the selection ratio of the over winning sound C is 0% (= 0/100) (see FIG. 15A).

  On the other hand, when winning per long opening is based on winning at the first starting port 11, an over winning sound is selected using the over winning sound selection table for long opening per example illustrated in FIG. In the over winning sound selection table for long opening, the over winning sound type (over winning sound A, B, or C) is associated with the over winning sound selection random number.

  In the present embodiment, when a long opening is achieved based on the winning at the first start port 11, the selection rate of the over winning sound A is 30% (= 30/100), and the selection rate of the over winning sound B Is 60% (= 60/100), and the selection ratio of the over winning sound C is 10% (= 10/100) (see FIG. 15B).

  In the present embodiment, the selection ratio of the over winning sound A in the case of short opening based on the winning at the first starting port 11 is 60% (see FIG. 15A). The selection ratio of the over winning sound A in the case of long opening per winning based on the winning at the 1 start port 11 is 30% (see FIG. 15B). That is, the selection ratio of the over winning sound A is higher when the jackpot game related to the short opening is performed than when the jackpot game related to the long opening is performed. For this reason, the over winning sound A is an over winning sound that suggests that the type of jackpot related to the jackpot game currently being performed is more likely to be per short opening than per long opening.

  By the way, the output of the over winning sound is an effect for enhancing the interest of the player in the jackpot game. Here, if the selection rate of the over winning sound A in the over winning sound selection table for the short opening is 100% and the selection rate of the over winning sound A in the over winning sound selection table for the long opening is 0%, the over winning sound is assumed. The output of the sound A is synonymous with the short opening per unit. In such a case, the player loses the expectation that he may have been won per long opening at the time when the over winning sound A is output, and there is a possibility that the player may be angry with the effect during the jackpot game. That is, when the over winning sound A is output, there is a possibility that the effect effect of the effect during the jackpot game may be reduced.

  For this reason, it is preferable to output the over winning sound A at some rate even during the jackpot game per long opening. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which the over winning sound A is output at a rate of 30% during the jackpot game per long opening. As a result, even if the over winning sound A is output in accordance with the over winning, the player can enjoy the game with the expectation that the current big hit game may be a big hit game per long opening. It becomes possible.

  In other embodiments, the selection ratio of the over winning sound A in the short winning per over winning sound selection table and the selection ratio of the over winning sound A in the long winning per over winning sound selection table are not limited to the above. Other values may be used. For example, the selection ratio of the over winning sound A in the short winning per over winning sound selection table and the selection ratio of the over winning sound A in the long winning per over winning sound selection table may be the same value.

  In addition, the selection rate of the over winning sound B in the case of short opening based on winning at the first starting port 11 is 40% (see FIG. 15A), whereas the first starting port 11 The selection ratio of the over winning sound B in the case of the long open based on the winning of is 60% (see FIG. 15B). In other words, the selection ratio of the over winning sound B is higher when the jackpot game related to the long opening is performed than when the jackpot game related to the short opening is performed. For this reason, the over winning sound B is an over winning sound that suggests that the type of jackpot related to the jackpot game currently being performed is more likely to be per long opening than per short opening.

  In another embodiment, if the selection rate of the over winning sound B in the over winning sound selection table for long opening is higher than the selection rate of the over winning sound B in the over winning sound selection table for short opening. These selection ratios may be other values.

  In addition, the selection rate of the over winning sound C in the case of short opening based on the winning at the first starting port 11 is 0% (see FIG. 15A), whereas the first starting port 11 The selection ratio of the over winning sound C when it becomes a long open based on the winning of is 10% (see FIG. 15B). Thus, the over-winning sound C is an over-winning sound that is selected only in the case of per long release, and is an over-winning sound that reports per long release. For this reason, the player can have an expectation that the jackpot game currently being played is a jackpot game related to the long open at the time when the over winning sound C is output. For this reason, by outputting the over winning sound C, it becomes possible to further enhance the interest of the player in the jackpot game.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the type of jackpot is not notified until a predetermined round game (in this embodiment, the 15th round game) starts from the start of the jackpot game, or it is per short opening, or It is suggested (or notified) by the output of the over winning sound whether the long opening is more advantageous to the player than the short opening. Thereby, the player can enjoy the jackpot game while expecting that the jackpot game related to the long opening may be performed from the start of the jackpot game to the start of the predetermined round game.

  In addition, when it is a big hit based on the winning to the second starting port 12, it will be per 16R long opening at a rate of 100% (see FIG. 13B), it is necessary to suggest the type of jackpot by over winning sound There is no. For this reason, although not shown in the figure, in this embodiment, when the big win is based on the winning to the second start port 12, over winning sounds A, B, and C are 16R long opening of the same selection ratio The over winning sound is selected using the winning over winning sound selection table. However, in other embodiments, the selection ratio of the over winning sounds A, B, and C may be other values, or a fixed over winning sound (for example, an over winning sound C for reporting per long opening) ) May be output.

[Direction performed during the jackpot game related to winning at the first starting port 11]
Next, with reference to FIG. 16, a description will be given of effects performed during a jackpot game related to winning at the first start port 11. FIG. Here, FIG. 16 is a time chart illustrating the relationship between the effect performed during the jackpot game related to winning at the first start port 11 and the timing at which the over winning sound is output.

  In the present embodiment, when the game ball wins the first starting port 11 and wins the big hit, and the big hit game is started, the big hit type (per short open or long open per game) until the 14th round game is started. ) Is performed in such a way that it cannot be distinguished. Then, in the 14R round game, a result notification effect (success notification or failure notification) that distinguishes the jackpot type is performed.

  Specifically, for example, as the round game of the 13th R is started, a game effect is performed to imply to the player whether or not the V region 195 is released (FIGS. 16A and 16B). B)). This game effect is performed in the same effect mode regardless of the type of jackpot (per short opening or long opening). For example, as a game effect, an effect as to whether or not a predetermined game is successful is performed, or an effect as to whether or not an attack of a predetermined character succeeds when a predetermined character and an enemy character battle each other. . When the game effect ends after the 13R round game ends, a result notification effect as a result of the game effect is performed with the start of the 14R round game. Here, in the result notification effect, failure notification for notifying that the V winning is not easy (that is, the probability change gaming state is not entered after the end of the jackpot game) or the V winning is easy (that is, the probability changing game after the end of the jackpot game). A success notification is made to notify that the state will be set. For example, a message “failure” is displayed during the execution of the result notification effect (failure notification) (see FIG. 17B), and the message “success!” Is displayed during the execution of the result notification effect (success notification). The effect image displayed in the game effect is continuously displayed (see FIG. 18B).

  When the type of jackpot is short-opening, a result notification effect (failure notification) is performed with the start of the 14th round game (see FIG. 16A). When the result notification effect (failure notification) ends after the 14th round game ends, the result notification effect (failure notification) is performed until the start of the ending period that comes after the 16R round game ends. Production during the round showing. Thereafter, during the ending period, a short-time transition ending effect is provided to notify the transition to the short-time gaming state.

  On the other hand, when the type of jackpot is per long opening, a result notification effect (success notification) is performed with the start of the 14th round game (see FIG. 16B). When the result notification effect (success notification) ends after the 14R round game ends, the V pre-winning notification effect is performed with the start of the 15R round game. This pre-V-winning notification effect is an effect that prompts the player to launch a game ball in the V area 195 (second big prize opening 19). In the pre-V notification effect, for example, a message “OPEN! Aim!” Is displayed, and an effect image that causes the player to watch the second big prize opening 19 (V region 195) is, for example, the second An arrow image pointing to the special winning opening 19 is displayed (see FIG. 18C).

  In the 15R round game, when a V win is made in the V area 195 that is long open, the V pre-notification notification effect ends at a timing corresponding to the V winning, and the V winning notification effect is performed. The V-winning notification effect is an effect for notifying that a transition to a probable gaming state is made after the jackpot game ends. In the V winning notification effect, for example, a V winning sound for notifying the V winning of the game ball is output from the speaker 24 for a predetermined time (for example, 4 seconds), and a V winning notification image for notifying the V winning such as “V” is displayed. It is displayed on the screen (see FIGS. 18D and 18E). This V winning notification effect is performed from the middle of the 15R round game until the start of the ending period that comes after the 16R round game ends. Thereafter, in the ending period, a probability change transition ending effect for notifying the transition to the probability change game state is performed.

  Although not shown in the figure, if the V prize is not won while the V area 195 is opened, the V-pre-notification effect is displayed until a predetermined execution end timing (for example, the closing timing of the V area 195). Done. As the V region 195 is closed, a predetermined in-round effect is performed from the middle of the 15R round game to the start of the ending period that comes after the 16R round game ends. Thereafter, a short-time transition ending effect is performed during the ending period.

[Over winning sound output control]
By the way, when over winning is made during the jackpot game related to winning at the first start opening 11, for example, the sound of a character such as “I did it!” Or “Sure!” Is output as the over winning sound. Since it is suggested whether or not the V winning is easy (whether or not to shift to a probable gaming state advantageous to the player after the jackpot game ends) by the over winning sound, until the V winning is notified or not, By outputting the over-winning sound, it is possible to expect a production effect that improves interest.

  However, in the result notification effect (success notification or failure notification) executed with the start of the round game of the 14R, important information that is more interested for the player regarding the game is notified, so the output of the over winning sound is output. A configuration in which the result notification effect is given priority over the execution is preferable.

  Specifically, in the result notification effect (failure notification), it is notified that V winning is not easy. For this reason, after starting the result notification effect (failure notification), it is meaningless to output an over winning sound that suggests whether or not V winning is easy. In addition, even if it is not easy to win the V prize, for example, outputting an over-winning sound such as “I did it!” May cause a player's discomfort and may reduce interest in the game.

  On the other hand, in the result notification effect (success notification), since it is notified that V winning is easy, it is desirable to prioritize the result notification effect (success notification) over the output of the over winning sound. Further, after the execution of the result notification effect (success notification) is completed, the V-pre-notification notification effect is executed to urge the player to launch a game ball in the V area 195 with the start of the 15R long open round game. (See FIG. 16B). In the present embodiment, the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state after the jackpot game is completed on the condition of V winning. For this reason, it can be said that the V-pre-winning notification effect is an effect that shows important information that is more interesting to the player regarding the game than the over-winning sound. Therefore, a configuration in which the pre-V winning notification effect is performed with priority over the output of the over winning sound is preferable. In addition, after the execution of the pre-V-winning notification effect, the V-winning notification effect for notifying that the V-win has been achieved, that is, that the transition to the probability change gaming state after the end of the jackpot game has been confirmed is executed. For this reason, after the V-winning notification effect is started, it is determined that the transition to the probability-changing gaming state after the jackpot game is finished, so whether or not the V-winning that is a condition for the transition to the probability-changing gaming state after the jackpot game is finished is easy. There is no point in outputting an over-winning sound that suggests. In addition, even if a game ball does not win the V area 195 while the V area 195 is long open, it is determined that the game will shift to the short-time game state after the jackpot game is finished, so the execution of the pre-V prize notification effect is executed. There is no point in outputting an over winning sound after the end.

  Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the following over winning sound output control is performed during the big hit (per short opening or per long opening) big hit game related to winning at the first start port 11. Is called.

  As illustrated in FIG. 16 (A), in the jackpot game related to short opening, before the result notification effect (failure notification) is executed, an over winning sound is output with an over winning of the game ball. On the other hand, after execution of the result notification effect (failure notification), no over winning sound is output even if over winning is achieved.

  Specifically, for example, since the 8R round game is a round game that is performed before the execution of the result notification effect (failure notification), the first grand prize opening 13 is opened by the 8R round game being performed. If the player wins an over-win while the over-win is made, an over-winning sound is output. In FIG. 16 (A), since the 8R round game is performed, two over-wins are made, so the same over-winning sound is output with each over-win. The subsequent 9R to 12R round games are the same as the 8R round game, which is performed before the execution of the result notification effect (failure notification). As a result, an over winning sound is output. Note that the game effect is performed during the 13R round game after the end of the 12R round game, but since the result notification effect (failure notification) is not yet executed, the 13R round game is performed. If over-winning is performed, an over-winning sound is output along with the over-winning.

  Here, when the 8R-th to 13R-th round games are over-winned, an over-winning sound (over-winning sound) selected from the short-opening over-winning sound selection table illustrated in FIG. 15A. A or B) is output. Therefore, the same over winning sound may be output for over winning in each round, or different over winning sounds may be output.

  Then, for example, a result notification effect (failure notification) is executed with the start of the 14R round game performed after the 13R round game ends (see FIG. 16A). For this reason, even if the 14th round game is performed, even if the over winning is achieved, the over winning sound is not output along with the over winning. Also, since the 15R round game is a short open round game, no over winning sound is output. Further, since the 16R round game is a round game performed after execution of the result notification effect (failure notification), even if the 16R round game is performed, no over winning sound is output.

  On the other hand, as illustrated in FIG. 16B, in the jackpot game related to long open, before the result notification effect (success notification) is executed, the game ball is over-winned as in the case of short open. Along with this, an over winning sound is output. On the other hand, in the jackpot game related to the long opening, after the result notification effect (success notification) is executed, the over winning sound is not output even if the over winning is achieved, as in the case of the short opening.

  Specifically, for example, since the 8R round game is a round game that is performed before the execution of the result notification effect (success notification), if the 8R round game is performed and the over game wins, the over game is over. A winning sound is output. In FIG. 16 (B), since the 8R round game is performed, the player has won twice, so the same over winning sound is output with each over winning. The subsequent 9R to 12R round games are the same as the 8R round game, which is performed before the result notification effect (success notification) is executed. As a result, an over winning sound is output. Note that the game effect is performed during the 13R round game after the end of the 12R round game, but since the result notification effect (success notification) is not yet executed, the 13R round game is performed. If over-winning is performed, an over-winning sound is output along with the over-winning.

  Here, for the over-winning for each of the 8th to 13th rounds, the over-winning sound selected from the over-winning sound selection table for long opening illustrated in FIG. 15B (over-winning sound A, B or C) is output. Therefore, the same over winning sound may be output for over winning in each round, or different over winning sounds may be output.

  Then, for example, a result notification effect (success notification) is executed with the start of the 14R round game performed after the 13R round game ends (see FIG. 16A). For this reason, even if the 14th round game is performed and over-winning is performed, no over-winning sound is output. Furthermore, from the middle of the 15R round game to be performed after the end of the 14R round game, until the start of the ending period after the 16R round game ends, the transition to the probable gaming state after the end of the jackpot game V winning notification effect (for example, output of V winning sound) is executed to notify that is confirmed. Therefore, even if the 15R round or the 16R round game is performed, even if the over winning is achieved, no over winning sound is output.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when a game ball wins the first start port 11 and wins a big hit, until the 14th round game is started in which a result notification effect (failure notification or success notification) is performed. With the over winning, an over winning sound indicating whether or not the V winning is easy, that is, the type of jackpot (per short opening or long opening) and the gaming state after the jackpot game ends is output. Thereby, it is possible to improve the interest of notifying whether or not the V winning is easy, while enhancing the feeling of excitement that game balls equal to or more than the prescribed number are paid out.

  On the other hand, during the execution of the result notification effect (failure notification or success notification) accompanying the start of the 14th round game, no over winning sound is output even if over winning. Specifically, when a game ball is won at the first starting port 11 and the short opening is reached, it is not easy to win V, that is, the game does not shift to the promiscuous gaming state after the big winning game ends (the time-short gaming state is entered). The result notification effect (failure notification) of notifying that the transition is made is executed with priority over the output of the over winning sound. In addition, when a game ball wins at the first starting port 11 and the long opening is reached, a result notification effect that notifies that the V winning is easy, that is, the transition to the probable gaming state after the jackpot game ends ( Success notification) is executed in preference to the output of the over winning sound.

  That is, in the present embodiment, for example, a result notification effect for informing whether or not the player is in an advantageous state thereafter, or a V winning notification effect informing that the player is in an advantageous state after that is executed. In the previous round, over-winning sounds related to the round can be output in response to the over-winning. Further, for example, in a round in which a result notification effect or a V prize notification effect is executed, the result notification effect or the V prize notification effect is executed with priority over the output of the over winning sound associated with the over winning for the round. .

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, when a game ball wins the first starting port 11 and wins a big hit, after the execution of the result notification effect (failure notification or success notification), the over winning sound is output even if the over winning is performed. Not. Specifically, when a game ball wins at the first start port 11 and a short win is reached, it is notified that V winning is not easy, that is, the game shifts to the short-time game state after the big hit game ends. Since it is after, the over winning sound indicating whether the V winning is easy is not output. Thereby, even after the result notification effect (failure notification) is executed, the jackpot game can be executed without impairing the effect of the effect.

  In addition, when a game ball wins at the first starting port 11 and the long opening is reached, since it is informed that the V winning is easy, the over winning sound indicating whether the V winning is easy is Not output. In addition, after the result notification effect (success notification) is executed, the V winning notification effect is executed, thereby informing that the transition to the probability change gaming state after the end of the big hit game is confirmed. For this reason, the over winning sound that suggests whether or not the V winning that is the condition for the transition to the probability-changing gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is easy is not output. As a result, for example, the V winning sound can be emphasized and output rather than the over winning sound, and after that, it is possible to perform an effect with a high effect effect that leaves the finish of the V winning.

  In another embodiment, when a 16R round game is performed per long opening, an over winning sound may be output along with an over winning.

  In the present embodiment, when the 16R long opening is reached based on the winning at the second starting opening 12, a round game is performed in which the second large winning opening 19 and the V region 195 are long open at the 15th R. . When the V prize is awarded to the 15th R, the V winning sound for notifying that the transition to the probable gaming state after the jackpot game has been confirmed is made, as in the case of the long opening based on the prize to the first start port 11. Is output. For this reason, when the 16R length is released based on the winning at the second starting port 12, the output of the over winning sound is accompanied by the over winning made by performing a round game other than the 15R round game. Is possible.

[Specific examples of performance per short opening]
Next, with reference to FIG. 17, a specific example of the effect in the short opening based on the winning to the first start port 11 will be described. Here, FIG. 17 is a screen diagram for explaining a specific example of the effect per short opening.

  A jackpot game is started when a short opening is reached based on a winning at the first start port 11. During the jackpot game, a right-handed image that prompts the player to make a right-hand shot, a round image that indicates the number of rounds that are currently being performed, and the game control board 100 is instructed to pay out to the payout control board during the current jackpot game. The total number of winning balls (unit: t) is displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5. The total number of winning balls includes a winning ball that has been instructed to be paid out in response to over winning. Note that the number-of-balls image is updated in accordance with the winning of a game ball to the first grand prize opening 13 or the second big prize opening 19.

  Thereafter, a game effect is executed with the start of the 13R round game, and, for example, a button press effect in the game effect is performed (see FIG. 17A). Note that if the 13R round game is performed and an over-winning is achieved, an over-winning sound is output along with the over-winning. Since FIG. 17A illustrates the interval period after the end of the round game of the 13R, the characters “13R” are displayed as the round image, and the first grand prize port 13 and the second grand prize port are displayed. 19 is closed. In addition, as the number-of-balls image, “854t”, which is the total number of winning balls when the player wins an over win twice in the 8R round game and once in the 9R to 13R round games, is displayed.

  In the button press effect in the game effect, for example, as illustrated in FIG. 17A, for example, an effect button image imitating the effect button 26 and a gauge image indicating the remaining effective period of time during which the effect button 26 is effectively pressed. And a word that prompts the user to press the production button 26 such as “long press”, and a word that suggests whether or not the second big prize opening 19 will be long open in the next round, such as “Open the attacker!” Appears on the display screen.

  When the game effect ends, a result notification effect (failure notification) is performed with the start of the 14th round game. FIG. 17B illustrates the timing when the over-winning is performed once by the round game of the 14R being performed. That is, since it is the interval period after the round game of the 14th round is ended, the characters “14R” are displayed as the round image, and the first big prize opening 13 and the second big prize opening 19 are closed. . Note that no over-winning sound is output with the over-winning (see FIG. 16A). Also, as the number-of-balls image, “994t”, which is the total number of winning balls in the case where the player has over won twice in the 8R round game and once in the 9R-14th round game, is displayed.

  When the 14R round game is completed, an in-round effect indicating that the result notification effect (failure notification) has been performed is started with the start of the 15R short open round game. This round effect is performed until the 16R long open round game ends. FIG. 17C exemplifies a state in which the number-of-balls image has not been updated in the 15R short-open round game because no game ball has won a prize in the short-opened second large winning opening 19. ing. Note that FIG. 17C illustrates an interval period after the round game of the 15th R has ended, so the characters “15R” are displayed as the round image, and the first grand prize opening 13 and the The two major winning openings 19 are closed.

  When the 15R short-open round game ends, the 16R round game starts. FIG. 17D illustrates the timing when the over-winning is performed once by the round game of the 16R being performed. That is, immediately after the 16R round game is finished and immediately before the ending period is started, the characters “16R” are displayed as the round image, and the first grand prize opening 13 and the second big game are displayed. The winning opening 19 is closed. Note that no over-winning sound is output with the over-winning (see FIG. 16A). In addition, “1134t”, which is the total number of winning balls when the winning game is over won twice in the 8R round game and once in the 9R-14th round and 16R round games, is displayed. .

  Then, in the ending period of this jackpot game after the end of the round game of the 16th round, a time-short transition ending effect is provided to notify the transition to the time-short game state (see FIG. 17E). In the early stage of the short-time transition ending effect, an image of the number of balls is displayed above the display screen, and the total number of winning balls “1134t” instructed to be paid out during the current jackpot game is displayed.

  When the short-time transition ending effect is performed and the jackpot game ends, the short-time game state is entered. For this reason, the right-handed image is displayed for a predetermined period, and the variation display of the decorative symbol 51 is started in accordance with the start of variation of the second special symbol (see FIG. 17F).

[Specific example of production per long opening]
Next, with reference to FIG. 18, a specific example of the effect in the long opening based on the winning to the first start port 11 will be described. Here, FIG. 18 is a screen diagram for explaining a specific example of the effect per long opening.

  A jackpot game is started when the long opening is reached based on the winning at the first start port 11. During the jackpot game, as in the case of a short-open game, a right-handed image that prompts the player to make a right-hand shot, a round image that shows the number of rounds currently being played, and a payout during this jackpot game A number-of-balls image showing the designated total number of winning balls (unit: t) is displayed.

  Thereafter, as in the case of the short opening, the game effect is executed with the start of the 13th round game, and the button press effect in the game effect is performed (see FIG. 18A). For this reason, the player cannot yet determine whether the current jackpot is per short opening or long opening. Note that if the 13R round game is performed and an over-winning is achieved, an over-winning sound is output along with the over-winning. Since FIG. 18A illustrates the interval period after the end of the round game of the 13th round, the characters “13R” are displayed as the round image, and the first grand prize opening 13 and the second big prize opening are displayed. 19 is closed. In addition, as the number-of-balls image, “854t”, which is the total number of winning balls when the player wins an over win twice in the 8R round game and once in the 9R to 13R round games, is displayed.

  When the game effect ends, a result notification effect (success notification) is performed with the start of the 14th round game. FIG. 18B illustrates the timing when the over winning is made once by the round game of the 14R being performed. That is, since it is the interval period after the round game of the 14th round is ended, the characters “14R” are displayed as the round image, and the first big prize opening 13 and the second big prize opening 19 are closed. . Note that no over winning sound is output with the over winning (see FIG. 16B). Also, as the number-of-balls image, “994t”, which is the total number of winning balls in the case where the player has over won twice in the 8R round game and once in the 9R-14th round game, is displayed.

  When the 14R round game is completed, a pre-V-winning notification effect that prompts the player to launch a game ball in the V area 195 (second big prize opening 19) is performed with the start of the 15R round game. FIG. 18C illustrates a state before the V region 195 is released in the 15R round game. For this reason, the characters “15R” are displayed as a round image, the first big prize opening 13 is closed, and the second big prize opening 19 is long open. Since the V area 195 has not been opened, no V prize has been made. In addition, “1022t”, which is the total number of winning balls for which a payout instruction has been given so far, is displayed as the number-of-balls image.

  After that, when the V area 195 is opened and the V prize is won, the V winning notification effect for notifying that the transition to the probable gaming state after the jackpot game is completed is executed as the pre-V winning notification effect ends. The This V prize winning notification effect is performed until the end of the ending period after the end of the 16R round game, which is performed after the end of the 15R round game. In the V winning notification effect, a V winning notification image for notifying V winning such as “V” is displayed on the display screen, and a V winning sound is output from the speaker 24. FIG. 18D illustrates the timing when the over-winning is performed once by the 15R round game being performed. That is, since it is an interval period after the round game of the 15R is finished, the characters “15R” are displayed as the round image, and the first grand prize opening 13 and the second big prize opening 19 are closed. . Note that no over winning sound is output with the over winning (see FIG. 16B). In addition, “1134t”, which is the total number of winning balls in the case of over winning twice in the 8R round game and once in the 9R to 15R round games, is displayed as the number-of-balls image.

  When the 15R long open round game ends, the 16R round game starts. FIG. 18E illustrates the timing when the over-winning is made once by the 16R round game being performed. That is, since it is immediately after the 16th round game has ended, the first grand prize winning opening 13 and the second big winning prize opening 19 are closed. However, since the probability transition transition ending effect has not yet been started, a V winning notification image, a round image (the letter “16R”), and the like are displayed on the display screen. Note that no over winning sound is output with the over winning (see FIG. 16B). In addition, as the number-of-balls image, “1274t”, which is the total number of winning balls in the case of over winning twice by the round game of the 8R and once by the round game of the 9R to 16R, is displayed.

  Then, in the ending period of the current jackpot game after the end of the 16th round game, a probability change transition ending effect for notifying the transition to the probability change game state is performed (see FIG. 18F). In the early stage of the probable transition ending effect, an image of the number of balls is displayed above the display screen, and the total number of winning balls “1274t” instructed to be paid out during this jackpot game is displayed. In addition, an effect image (for example, an effect image called NEXT) or the like indicating the transition to the probability changing game state is displayed on the display screen.

  When the probability change transition ending effect is performed and the jackpot game ends, the game changes to the probability change game state. For this reason, the right-handed image is displayed for a predetermined period, and the variation display of the decorative symbol 51 is started in response to the start of variation of the second special symbol (see FIG. 18G).

[Modified example of over winning sound]
In another embodiment, the volume of the over-winning sound may be lowered upon execution of the result notification effect, and the over-winning sound may be output after the execution of the result notification effect. Specifically, for example, before the execution of the result notification effect, the over winning sound is output at a normal over winning sound setting volume (normal volume, for example, volume 100%). The winning sound may be output at a volume lower than the normal volume (for example, volume 1% to 30%). At that time, the effect sound related to the result notification effect, the pre-V prize notification effect, the V prize notification effect, and the ending effect may be output at the normal volume, or lower than the normal volume and higher than the volume of the over-winning sound. You may output with a loud sound volume (for example, volume 50%-99%). Thereby, it can suppress that the production effect of another effect falls, improving the interest property of jackpot game by outputting over winning sound.

  Further, in another embodiment, instead of sound or in addition to sound, it may be notified that an over-winning is made by an image, and the type of jackpot may be suggested by an image. For example, when an over-winning is achieved by performing a long open round game, any over-winning image selected from a plurality of over-winning images with different selection ratios in accordance with the over-winning is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5. By displaying on the screen, whether or not V winning is easy, that is, the type of jackpot (per short opening or per long opening) related to the first start port 11 may be suggested (or notified). Furthermore, in another embodiment, the over-winning image may be displayed after the execution of the result notification effect by changing the display mode of the over-winning image when the result notification effect is executed. Specifically, for example, before the result notification effect is executed, the over-winning image is output in a normal display mode (for example, opacity 100% or display area 100%), and after the result notification effect is executed, the over-winning image is output. The image may be displayed in a display mode (for example, an opacity of 20% or a display area of 20%) that is more difficult to visually recognize than a normal display mode. At that time, the result image, the pre-V-winning notification effect, the V-winning notification effect, and the effect image related to the ending effect may be output in a normal display mode, or a display mode that is less visible than a normal display mode ( For example, the image may be output with an opacity of 95% or a display area of 80%.

  In another embodiment, sound is output (displays an image) in response to a game ball winning in the first grand prize opening 13 (or the second big prize opening 19), not only when the over-winning is achieved. You may let them. For example, during a long open round game, a plurality of prizes with different selection ratios are awarded as game balls are awarded within a prescribed number (for example, no more than nine) to the first grand prize opening 13 (or the second big prize opening 19). Any winning sound selected from the sounds may be output to indicate whether or not the V winning is easy, that is, whether or not to shift to the probable gaming state after the jackpot game ends. Further, in another embodiment, from among a plurality of winning sounds having different selection ratios in accordance with the winning of a game ball to the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, or the normal winning port 14 during the jackpot game. A jackpot type may be suggested (or notified) during the jackpot game by outputting any selected winning sound.

  In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot is not notified until the 14th round game in the jackpot game based on the winning at the first starting port 11 is performed. In other embodiments, the jackpot game is not notified. The type of jackpot (jackpot symbol) may be notified at the start of (for example, the stop mode of the decorative symbol 51 when the special symbol is stopped or the opening). Alternatively, the type of jackpot may be notified during the change display of the special symbol related to the jackpot game (for example, when the above-described hit determination operation effect is performed). In these cases, the over winning sound may be output. For example, even if the type of jackpot is notified at the start of the jackpot game, one over winning sound is selected from the above three over winning sounds based on the over winning sound selection table (see FIG. 15). Alternatively, one over winning sound may be selected at random from the three over winning sounds. Alternatively, a fixed over winning sound from among the three over winning sounds may be output, or an over winning sound different from the above three sounds may be output.

  In other embodiments, the V prize may be awarded depending on the type of sound during the opening stage from when the first special symbol is stopped until the jackpot game is started, or depending on the type of sound produced during the round game. Whether or not it is easy, that is, a type of jackpot (per short opening or per long opening) based on a winning to the first start port 11 may be suggested (or notified).

  Further, not only in a pachinko gaming machine of a type that shifts to a high probability state on condition that a game ball is won in the V region 195, but also in a pachinko gaming machine of a type that shifts to a high probability state after a jackpot game depending on the type of jackpot symbol The present invention is applicable. In this case, the output of the over winning sound may indicate (or notify) whether or not the game is controlled in a high probability state from the end of the jackpot game to the next jackpot.

  The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko gaming machine of a type having a jackpot that is advantageous to the player and a jackpot that is disadvantageous to the player. The jackpot that is advantageous to the player may be a jackpot that is advantageous to the player after the end of the jackpot game related to the jackpot, or may be a jackpot that has a lot of prize balls to be paid to the player in the jackpot game related to the jackpot. For example, at the start of a jackpot game, in the jackpot game related to the rank-up jackpot that does not inform the player whether the 16R jackpot in which 16 long-opening round games are repeated or the 4R jackpot in which four long-opening round games are repeated, Whether or not the 16R jackpot is advantageous to the player may be suggested (or notified) by outputting an over-winning sound.

  In another embodiment, it is determined whether or not there is a special symbol determination right held during the jackpot game that is determined to be a jackpot (hereinafter referred to as “holding ream”). You may suggest (or alert | report) by the output of an over winning sound. In addition, when there is a reserved run, an effect of a different aspect from the case where there is no reserved run may be performed. For example, when there is no reserved run, a V winning notification image in which a character such as “V” is displayed in a planar display form is displayed as a V winning notification effect, whereas when there is a reserved run, V As a winning notification effect, a V winning notification image may be displayed in which a character such as “V” is displayed in a stereoscopically visible form. In addition, when there is a holding run, the V winning sound may be output at a volume higher than the V winning tone that is output when there is no holding run, or when there is no holding run, the V winning sound that is output. A V winning sound with a sound different from that may be output.

  In another embodiment, at the start of a round game, it may be determined whether or not to output an over winning sound in association with an over winning made by the round game being performed. Also, depending on the timing at which the detection signal from the first grand prize opening switch 115 (or the second big prize opening 116) is input, the game ball goes to the first big prize opening 13 (or the second big prize opening 19). In the case where the winning of the game ball is over-winning, it may be determined whether or not to output an over-winning sound with over-winning. For example, when winning over, it is not necessary to output an over winning sound with an over winning at a rate of 80% and not to output an over winning sound with an over winning at a rate of 20%. Thereby, an unexpected production can be performed, and a reduction in the production effect of the production during the jackpot game can be suppressed.

  In another embodiment, when a game ball wins the first starting port 11 (or the second starting port 12) based on the prior determination information obtained by the prior determination process (see FIG. 26) described later. A winning sound may be output indicating whether (or notifying) whether or not a jackpot will be determined at the start of the change, or a jackpot will be determined at the start of the change. In some cases, the type of jackpot (per short opening or per long opening) may be suggested (or notified).

  In another embodiment, during the short open round game (1st to 7th R) that is performed before notifying whether the V winning is easy or not, the first large winning opening 13 or the A winning sound may be output in accordance with the winning of a game ball at the two major winning holes 19, and the winning sound may indicate (or notify) whether the V winning is easy, that is, the type of jackpot. In this case, during the long open round game that is performed before notifying whether or not the V winning is easy, an over winning sound that suggests (or notifies) whether or not the V winning is easy may be output. You don't have to. Thereby, it is possible to improve the interest of the short-opening round game until notifying whether or not the V-winning is easy, while enhancing the feeling of being able to win the prize during the short-opening round game. In addition, it is possible to cause the player to launch a game ball even during a short open round game with a low possibility of winning.

  Hereinafter, an example of the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the processing performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 for realizing the above-described effects based on FIGS. 6 to 18 will be described in detail.

[Configuration of control device of pachinko gaming machine 1]
On the back side of the game board 2, a control device for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided in addition to a ball tank for storing game balls sent to the upper plate 28 or the lower plate 29. As illustrated in FIG. 19, the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 controls the game based on the game control board 100 that controls the progress of the game such as various determinations and command transmission, and the command received from the game control board 100. An effect control board 130 for controlling the image, an image sound control board 140 for controlling the effects by images and sounds, a lamp control board 150 for controlling effects by various lamps and movable bodies, and the like. Note that the configuration of the control device is not limited to this, and for example, the effect control board 130, the image sound control board 140, and the lamp control board 150 may be configured as one board.

[Configuration Example of Game Control Board 100]
The game control board 100 includes a main CPU 101, a main ROM 102, and a main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 performs various arithmetic processes related to determination and the number of payout balls based on a program stored in the main ROM 102. The main RAM 103 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the main CPU 101 executes the program, or a work area for data processing.

  The game control board 100 includes a first start port switch 111, a second start port switch 112, an electric tulip control unit 113, a gate switch 114, a first large winning port switch 115, a second large winning port switch 116, and a V winning port. The switch 117, the discharge switch 118, the first grand prize port control unit 119, the second big prize port control unit 120, the V prize port control unit 121, the normal prize port switch 122, and the respective indicators 41 to 41 constituting the display 4. 48 is connected.

  The first start port switch 111 detects that a game ball has won the first start port 11 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. The second start port switch 112 detects that a game ball has won the second start port 12 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. In response to a control signal from the game control board 100, the electric tulip control unit 113 opens and closes the second start port 12 by activating an electric solenoid coupled to the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 so as to be able to transmit driving. To do. The gate switch 114 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 16 and outputs the detection signal to the game control board 100.

  The first grand prize opening switch 115 detects that a game ball has won the first big prize opening 13 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. The second grand prize opening switch 116 detects that a game ball has won the second big prize opening 19 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. The V winning opening switch 117 detects a game ball entering the V area 195 and outputs the detection signal to the game control board 100. The discharge switch 118 detects a game ball that enters the lost area 196 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100.

  Based on the control signal from the game control board 100, the first grand prize winning port control unit 119 operates the electric solenoid coupled to the plate that closes the first big prize winning port 13 so as to be able to transmit the driving force. Open / close the grand prize winning opening 13. Based on the control signal from the game control board 100, the second big prize opening control unit 120 is an electric motor connected to the first blade member 191 (see FIG. 4) that closes the second big prize opening 19 so as to be able to transmit the drive. By operating the solenoid, the second grand prize winning port 19 is opened and closed. Based on the control signal from the game control board 100, the V winning opening control unit 121 operates the electric solenoid connected to the second blade member 192 (see FIG. 4) that opens and closes the V area 195, thereby 195 is opened and closed. The normal winning port switch 122 detects that the game ball has won the normal winning port 14 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100.

  The main CPU 101 of the game control board 100 receives a detection signal from the first start port switch 111, the second start port switch 112, the first big prize port switch 115, the second big prize port switch 116, or the normal prize port switch 122. When input, the payout control board (not shown) is instructed to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the place where the game ball has won, and the number of prize balls to be paid out is determined based on information from the payout control board. to manage. Although a detailed description is omitted, the payout control board supplies the game ball to the upper plate 28 or the lower plate 29 by controlling a drive motor that sends out the game ball from the ball tank. In addition, since the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment has the four normal winning opening 14, it has four normal winning opening switches 122, but in FIG. 19, one ordinary winning opening switch 122 is provided. Only the notation.

  The main CPU 101 acquires various random numbers as acquisition information at the timing when the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 is input, and executes the first special symbol determination using the acquired random numbers. Also, various random numbers are acquired as acquisition information at the timing when the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 is input, and the second special symbol determination is executed using the acquired random numbers. If it is determined that the game is a big hit, the first big prize opening 13 and the second big prize opening 19 are opened and closed via the first big prize opening control section 119 and the second big prize opening control section 120 to win big hits. Run a game. In addition, the V area 195 is opened and closed via the V prize opening control unit 121 in accordance with the round game related to the second big prize opening 19. When the detection signal from the V winning opening switch 117 is input, the gaming state after the jackpot game is set to the probability changing gaming state, and when the detection signal from the V winning opening switch 117 is not input. Sets the gaming state after the big hit game to the short-time gaming state.

  Further, the main CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the gate switch 114 is input, and executes normal symbol determination using the acquired random number. And when it determines with opening the 2nd starting port 12, the 2nd starting port 12 is temporarily open | released by operating the electric solenoid connected with the electric tulip 17 via the electric tulip control part 113. FIG.

  Further, the main CPU 101 causes each of the display devices 41 to 48 constituting the display device 4 to execute the processing described above with reference to FIG.

[Configuration Example of Production Control Board 130]
The effect control board 130 includes a sub CPU 131, a sub ROM 132, a sub RAM 133, and an RTC (real time clock) 134. The sub CPU 131 performs a calculation process when controlling the presentation based on the program stored in the sub ROM 132. The sub RAM 133 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the sub CPU 131 executes the program, or a work area for data processing. The RTC 134 measures the current date and time (date and time).

  The sub CPU 131 sets the production contents based on game information related to special symbol determination, normal symbol determination, jackpot game, and the like transmitted from the game control board 100. In that case, the input of the operation information from the production | presentation button 26 or the production | presentation key 27 may be received, and the production | generation content according to the operation information may be set. The sub CPU 131 transmits a command instructing execution of the effect of the set effect content to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150.

[Configuration Example of Lamp Control Board 150]
The lamp control board 150 includes a lamp CPU 151, a lamp ROM 152, and a lamp RAM 153. Based on the program stored in the lamp ROM 152, the lamp CPU 151 is built in the stage effects 71 to 73, the board lamp 25 provided in the game board 2, the frame lamp 37 built in the frame member 3, and the production button 26. Performs calculation processing when controlling button lamps and the like. The lamp RAM 153 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the lamp CPU 151 executes the program, or a work area such as data processing.

  The lamp ROM 152 stores light emission pattern data and operation pattern data. Here, the light emission pattern data indicates the light emission patterns of light emitting elements such as LEDs built in the production actors 71 to 73, the panel lamp 25, the frame lamp 37, the button lamps built in the production button 26, and the like. It is data. The motion pattern data is data indicating the motion pattern of the production actors 71-73.

  The lamp CPU 151 reads out the light emission pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control board 130 from the light emission pattern data stored in the lamp ROM 152 to the lamp RAM 153, and the light emitting elements and panel lamps of the effect objects 71 to 73. 25, the light emission of each light emitting element such as the frame lamp 37 and the button lamp of the effect button 26 is controlled.

  In addition, the lamp CPU 151 reads out the operation pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control board 130 from the operation pattern data stored in the lamp ROM 152 to the lamp RAM 153, and performs the stepping for operating the effect agents 71 to 73. Controls motor drive.

[Configuration Example of Image Sound Control Board 140]
FIG. 20 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the image sound control board 140. The image sound control board 140 performs image display control of the liquid crystal display device 5 and effect sound output control of the speaker 24. As illustrated in FIG. 20, the image sound control board 140 includes a central CPU 141, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 142, an sound DSP (Digital Signal Processor) 143, a control ROM 144, a control RAM 145, a sound ROM 146, and an SDRAM 147. , CGROM 148, and VRAM 149.

  The overall CPU 141 stores image data stored in the CGROM 148 with respect to the VDP 142 based on programs stored in the control ROM 144, various tables such as a display list creation table, commands received from the effect control board 130, and the like. An instruction to display on the liquid crystal display device 5 is given. This instruction is mainly performed by outputting a display list.

  Here, the display list is composed of commands for instructing execution of drawing in frame units. The type of image to be drawn, the position (coordinates) to draw the image, display priority, display magnification, and rotation. It includes various parameters such as angle and transmittance. The display list creation table is a table used for creating this display list.

  The overall CPU 141 instructs the sound DSP 143 to output the sound data stored in the sound ROM 146 from the speaker 24.

  The control ROM 144 is configured by a mask ROM, and stores a control program for the overall CPU 141, a display list generation program for generating a display list, various tables, and the like.

  The control RAM 145 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the general CPU 141 executes the program, or a work area for data processing.

  The CGROM 148 stores effect data necessary for executing a change effect accompanying a change display of a special symbol, an effect accompanying a jackpot game, and the like. The CGROM 148 includes a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, and the like, and includes sprite data (one piece of image data) including a collection of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 × 32 pixels), a plurality of pieces of image data Compressed and stored movie data consisting of a collection of The pixel information is composed of color number information for specifying a color number for each pixel and an α value indicating the transparency of the image. Further, the CGROM 148 stores, without compressing, palette data or the like in which color number information for specifying a color number and display color information for actually displaying colors are associated with each other.

  Note that only a part of the image data stored in the CGROM 148 may be compressed. As a method for compressing movie data, various known compression methods such as MPEG4 can be used.

  The VRAM 149 is configured by an SRAM that can write and read image data at high speed, and includes a display list storage area 1491, a development storage area 1492, a frame buffer 1493, and the like.

  The display list storage area 1491 temporarily stores the display list output from the overall CPU 141. The expanded storage area 1492 stores image data that has been read from the CGROM 148 and expanded. The frame buffer 1493 is a frame buffer that is also used for drawing and displaying image data displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  The VDP 142 decompresses the image data stored in a compressed state in the CGROM 148 and stores the decompressed image data in the expanded storage area 1492. Also, the VDP 142 performs a drawing process on the frame buffer 1493 using the image data stored in the development storage area 1492 based on the display list stored in the display list storage area 1491. In addition, the VDP 142 generates an RGB signal as a video signal indicating the color of the image from the image data stored in the frame buffer 1493, and outputs the generated RGB signal to the liquid crystal display device 5.

  Connected to the acoustic DSP 143 are an acoustic ROM 146 for storing various acoustic data relating to music, voice, sound effects, etc., an SDRAM 147 used as a work area for data processing by the acoustic DSP 143, and an amplifier 1431. The acoustic DSP 143 reads the acoustic data corresponding to the instruction from the overall CPU 141 from the acoustic ROM 146 to the SDRAM 147, executes data processing, and outputs the acoustic data after the data processing to the speaker 24 (via the amplifier 1431). The amplifier 1431 adjusts the volume according to an instruction regarding the volume obtained from the overall CPU 141 via the acoustic DSP 143 and causes the speaker 24 to output acoustic data.

  In this embodiment, the case where the VDP is responsible for drawing management and the acoustic DSP is responsible for sound management will be described. However, in other embodiments, a configuration is adopted in which the VDP is responsible for both drawing management and sound management. May be. In this case, there is no need to separately provide an acoustic DSP.

[Configuration Example of Main RAM 103]
FIG. 21 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the main RAM 103 and various types of information stored in the main RAM 103. As illustrated in FIG. 21A, the main RAM 103 includes a determination storage area 1030, a first reserved storage area 1031, a second reserved storage area 1032, a third reserved storage area 1033, and a fourth reserved storage area 1034. A first reserved storage area 1035, a second reserved storage area 1036, a third reserved storage area 1037, and a fourth reserved storage area 1038 are provided.

  The determination storage area 1030 is a storage area for storing various information used for the special symbol determination when the special symbol determination is actually executed. The first reserved storage area 1031 to the fourth reserved storage area 1034 are storage areas for storing various information related to the first special symbol determination, and the first reserved storage area 1035 to the fourth reserved storage area 1038 are the second storage areas. This is a storage area for storing various information related to special symbol determination. In addition, the second special symbol determination is prioritized over the first special symbol determination. For this reason, in the determination storage area 1030, when the special symbol determination is performed, when the second special symbol determination is suspended, various information stored in the first reserved storage area 1035 is shifted, and the first When only the special symbol determination is suspended, various information stored in the first reserved storage area 1031 is shifted.

  As illustrated in FIG. 21B, the reserved storage areas 1031 to 1038 are areas acquired by the main CPU 101 for storing jackpot random numbers, areas for storing design random numbers, areas for storing reach random numbers, It includes an area for storing variation pattern random numbers, an area for storing prior determination information, and the like.

  The jackpot random number is a random number for determining jackpot or loss. The design random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot when it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether to perform an effect with reach or an effect without reach when it is determined that the reach is lost. The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol when the special symbol is variably displayed.

  The pre-determination information is information obtained by a pre-determination process (see FIG. 26) described later based on the jackpot random number, the design random number, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number. Specifically, the pre-determination information is information indicating whether or not the winning start information, the determination result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot, the type of the jackpot if it is a jackpot, It includes information indicating the variation pattern of the special symbol, information indicating the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the like. Here, the winning start opening information is acquired when the game ball wins the first starting opening 11 with the jackpot random number, the design random number, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number stored in the same reserved storage area. Information indicating whether or not the game ball has been acquired by winning the second start port 12. The pre-determination information including these pieces of information is stored in the same storage area as the jackpot random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number used in the pre-determination process.

  The five pieces of information described based on FIG. 21B are stored in the first reserved storage area 1031 to the fourth reserved storage area 1034 in order from the first reserved storage area 1031 every time a game ball wins the first start port 11. Every time a game ball wins in the second start port 12, it is stored in any of the first reserved storage area 1035 to the fourth reserved storage area 1038 in order from the first reserved storage area 1035.

  For example, when five pieces of information related to the first special symbol determination are newly acquired in a state where no information is stored in any of the first reserved storage area 1031 to the fourth reserved storage area 1034, the five pieces of information are: It is stored in the first reserved storage area 1031. For example, when five pieces of information related to the first special symbol determination are newly acquired in a state where five pieces of information are stored in each of the first reserved storage area 1031 and the second reserved storage area 1032, the five pieces of information Is stored in the third reserved storage area 1033.

  Further, when the information stored in the first reserved storage area 1031 is shifted to the determination storage area 1030 when the first special symbol determination is performed, the information is stored in the reserved storage areas after the second reserved storage area 1032. Information is shifted to the first reserved storage area 1031 side. For example, when information stored in the first reserved storage area 1031 is shifted to the determination storage area 1030 in a state where information is stored in each of the first reserved storage area 1031 to the third reserved storage area 1033, the second Information stored in the reserved storage area 1032 is shifted to the first reserved storage area 1031, and information stored in the third reserved storage area 1033 is shifted to the second reserved storage area 1032.

  Such information shift processing is similarly performed in the first reserved storage area 1035 to the fourth reserved storage area 1038 in which information related to the second special symbol determination is stored. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, when both the first special symbol determination and the second special symbol determination are held, that is, information is stored in both the first reserved storage area 1031 and the first reserved storage area 1035. Is stored, the shift processing in the first reserved storage area 1035 to the fourth reserved storage area 1038 is preferentially performed prior to the shift processing in the first reserved storage area 1031 to the fourth reserved storage area 1034.

  By the way, even when a special symbol is displayed in a variable manner or when a game ball is won at the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 during a jackpot game and various random numbers are acquired, a special symbol determination or a special symbol is displayed. The variable display cannot be made immediately.

  For this reason, when various random numbers are acquired under such circumstances, the main CPU 101 uses the acquired various random numbers and the like as the hold storage areas 1031 to 1038 as information for holding the special symbol determination as described above. Is going to be stored in. On the other hand, when the special symbol is not variably displayed, the special symbol determination is not suspended, and the game is not in the big hit game, the main CPU 101 obtains various random numbers obtained with the start opening prize as a trigger. The data is directly stored in the determination storage area 1030.

[Timer interrupt processing by game control board 100]
Next, a timer interrupt process executed in the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing executed in the game control board 100. The game control board 100 repeatedly executes a series of processes illustrated in FIG. 22 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on and when the power is turned off. . Note that the processing of the game control board 100 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 22 and subsequent figures is performed according to a command issued by the main CPU 101 based on a program stored in the main ROM 102.

  First, the main CPU 101 executes a random number update process for updating various random numbers such as a jackpot random number, a design random number, a reach random number, a variation pattern random number, and a normal design random number (step S1).

  The normal symbol random number is a random number for determining whether or not to open the second start port 12. The jackpot random number, the design random number, the reach random number, the variation pattern random number, and the ordinary design random number are incremented by “1” every time the process of step S1 is performed. Note that a loop counter is used as a counter for performing the processing of step S1, and each random number is returned to “0” and updated after reaching a preset maximum value.

  Subsequent to the process of step S1, the main CPU 101 executes a switch process when a detection signal is input from each switch (step S2). This switch processing will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S2, the main CPU 101 executes special symbol determination, displays the special symbol on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, and displays the determination result of the special symbol determination. A special symbol process including a process of stopping and displaying the special symbol shown is executed (step S3). This special symbol process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Subsequent to the process of step S3, the main CPU 101 includes a process of executing normal symbol determination, causing the normal symbol display unit 45 to display the normal symbol in a variable manner, and then stopping and displaying the normal symbol indicating the result of the normal symbol determination. Normal symbol processing is executed (step S4).

  Following the process of step S4, the main CPU 101 performs the electric tulip process for operating the electric tulip 17 via the electric tulip control unit 113 when it is determined that the second start port 12 is opened as a result of the normal symbol determination. Is executed (step S5).

  Subsequent to the process of step S5, when the main CPU 101 determines that it is a big hit in the process of step S3, the first big prize port control unit 119, the second big prize port control unit 120, and the V prize port control unit A special winning opening release control process for opening the first big winning opening 13, the second large winning opening 19, and the V area 195 by controlling 121 is executed (step S6). The special winning opening opening control process will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS.

  Subsequent to the process of step S6, the main CPU 101 executes a prize ball process for controlling the payout of the prize ball according to the winning of the game ball (step S7). This prize ball processing will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Subsequent to step S7, the main CPU 101 transmits to the effect control board 130 information necessary for determining various commands and effect contents set (stored) in the main RAM 103 in the process step before step S7. Processing is executed (step S8).

[Switch processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 23 is a detailed flowchart of the switch process in step S2 of FIG. Subsequent to the process of step S1, the main CPU 101 monitors the presence or absence of a detection signal input from the first start port switch 111 as illustrated in FIG. 23, and is updated as appropriate by the process of step S1. For the random number (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number), the first start port switch process including the process of acquiring the value at the time when the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 is input is executed. (Step S21). The first start port switch process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 101 monitors the presence or absence of a detection signal input from the second start port switch 112, and the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 is received for various random numbers that are appropriately updated by the process of step S1. A second start port switch process including a process of acquiring a value at the time of input is executed (step S22). The second start port switch process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Then, the main CPU 101 monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate switch 114, and the value at the time when the detection signal from the gate switch 114 is input with respect to the normal symbol random number that is appropriately updated by the process of step S1. The gate switch process for acquiring the above is executed (step S23).

[First Start Port Switch Processing by Game Control Board 100]
FIG. 24 is a detailed flowchart of the first start port switch process in step S21 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 24, the main CPU 101 detects the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 (specifically, the first start port switch 111 is “ON”) following the random number update process in step S <b> 1. On the basis of whether or not an ON signal indicating that the first start port switch 111 has been turned ON is determined (step S210). Here, when it is determined that the first start port switch 111 is “ON” (step S <b> 210: YES), the hold number U <b> 1 of the first special symbol determination stored in the main RAM 103 is stored in the main ROM 102. It is determined whether it is less than the maximum reserved number Umax1 (“4” in the present embodiment) of the first special symbol determination (step S211).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the hold number U1 is less than the maximum hold number Umax1 (step S211: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the value of the hold number U1 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S212), and the first special symbol. As the acquisition information used for the determination, a jackpot random number, a design random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number are acquired, and these random numbers are associated with each other and stored in the main RAM 103 (steps S213 to S216).

  Following the processing of step S216, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the current state is the high base state (step S217). The main RAM 103 stores a time-saving game flag. At this time, the short game flag is set to “OFF” when the electric tulip 17 is controlled in a state where it is difficult to win the game ball at the second start port 12, and conversely, the game ball is likely to win the second start port 12. This flag is set to “ON” when the electric tulip 17 is controlled to the state. In step S217, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the current state is the high base state based on whether or not the short-time game flag stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “ON”.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the current state is not the high base state (step S217: NO), that is, when the time-saving game flag is set to “OFF”, the main CPU 101 executes a pre-determination process (step S218). Specifically, prior to the jackpot determination process (see FIG. 29) and the variation pattern selection process (see FIG. 36), which will be described later, the jackpot is based on the information stored in the main RAM 103 by the processes of steps S213 to S216. Whether or not to pre-determine whether or not the first special symbol determination is executed and the variation pattern of the special symbol that is actually selected is acquired. This prior determination process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S218 or determines that the high base state is set (the time-short game flag is set to “ON”) (step S217: YES), the main CPU 101 determines the first special symbol determination. Such a hold command is set in the main RAM 103 (step S219). This hold command is a command for notifying that the first special symbol determination has been put on hold, and includes pre-determination information obtained by the process of step S218, and the effect control board 130 is obtained by the transmission process of step S8. Sent to.

[Second Start Port Switch Processing by Game Control Board 100]
FIG. 25 is a detailed flowchart of the second start port switch process in step S22 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 25, the main CPU 101 detects the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 (specifically, the second start port switch 112 is “ON” following the first start port switch process of step S21. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 112 has been turned “ON” based on whether or not an “ON signal indicating that it has turned“ ”has been input (step S220).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the second start port switch 112 has been turned “ON” (step S220: YES), the second special symbol determination hold number U2 stored in the main RAM 103 is stored in the main ROM 102. It is determined whether it is less than the maximum reserved number Umax2 (in this embodiment, “4”) of the second special symbol determination (step S221).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the hold number U2 is less than the maximum hold number Umax2 (step S221: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the value of the hold number U2 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S222), and the second special symbol. As the acquisition information used for the determination, a jackpot random number, a design random number, a reach random number, and a fluctuation pattern random number are acquired, and these random numbers are associated with each other and stored in the main RAM 103 (steps S223 to S226).

  Following the process of step S226, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the current state is the high base state, similarly to the process of step S217 (step S227). Here, when it is determined that the current state is the high base state (step S227: YES), that is, when the time-saving game flag is set to “ON”, a pre-determination process is executed (step S228). This prior determination process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S228 or determines that it is not in the high base state (the time-short game flag is set to “OFF”) (step S227: NO), the main CPU 101 determines the second special symbol determination. Such a hold command is set in the main RAM 103 (step S229). This hold command is a command for notifying that the second special symbol determination is put on hold, and includes pre-determination information obtained by the process of step S228, and the effect control board 130 is obtained by the transmission process of step S8. Sent to.

[Preliminary determination processing by game control board 100]
Hereinafter, the prior determination process executed by the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 26 is a detailed flowchart of the prior determination processing in steps S218 and S228 of FIGS.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that it is not in the high base state in the process of step S217 in FIG. 24 or when it is determined in the process of step S227 in FIG. 25 that it is in the high base state, it executes a jackpot determination process (step S2181). ). Specifically, in the low probability state (in the present embodiment, the normal gaming state or the short-time gaming state), the low probability big hit random number table is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103. On the other hand, in the case of a high probability state (probability game state in this embodiment), the high probability big hit random number table is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103. Then, whether or not the jackpot random number acquired in the process of step S213 in FIG. 24 (or the process of step S223 in FIG. 25) matches any of the winning values stored in the jackpot random number table set in the main RAM 103. Based on this, it is determined whether or not a big hit is to be determined at the start of the change.

  Next, based on the determination result of step S2181, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not it is determined to be a big hit at the start of the change (step S2182). Here, when it is determined that it is a big hit at the start of the change (step S2182: YES), the big change pattern table for the big hit is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103 (step S2183).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that it is not a big hit at the start of the change (step S2182: NO), the main CPU 101 determines whether a reach effect is performed during the change (step S2184). Specifically, based on whether or not the reach random number acquired together with the jackpot random number used in the jackpot determination process in step S2181 matches the winning value of the reach random number stored in the main ROM 102, It is determined whether or not a reach effect is performed during the fluctuation.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the reach effect is to be performed (step S2184: YES), the main CPU 101 reads the reach variation pattern table from the main ROM 102 and sets it in the main RAM 103 (step S2185).

  By the way, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “losing” and the reach effect is not performed during the change, the first special symbol is determined based on the number of suspensions of the first special symbol determination at the start of the change. Variation pattern is determined. The number of first special symbol determinations may be different before and after the first special symbol determination being held is digested. For this reason, the variation pattern of the special symbol acquired before the first special symbol determination is digested may be different from the variation pattern of the special symbol selected when the first special symbol determination is actually digested. is there. That is, for the right of the first special symbol determination in which the reach effect is not performed during the change, an accurate special symbol variation pattern may not be acquired prior to the first special symbol determination.

  For this reason, when it is determined that the reach effect is not performed (step S2184: NO), the process proceeds to step S2187 without performing the variation pattern random number determination process of step S2186 described later.

  When the main CPU 101 sets the big hit variation pattern table or the reach variation pattern table, the main CPU 101 executes variation pattern random number determination processing (step S2186). Specifically, the variation pattern random number acquired at the time of starting winning a prize together with the jackpot random number used in the process of step S2181 is the random number value defined in the variation pattern table set in the main RAM 103. Based on which random number value matches, the variation pattern of the first special symbol to be selected in the first special symbol determination performed at the start of the variation is specified.

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S2186 or determines that the reach effect is not performed (step S2184: NO), the main CPU 101 generates pre-determination information and stores it in the main RAM 103 (step S2187). The area in which the prior determination information is stored is as described above with reference to FIG.

  As described above, the main CPU 101 determines the jackpot based on the acquired information based on the acquired information such as the jackpot random number acquired when the game ball has won the first starting port 11 (or the second starting port 12). Prior to performing the determination and the variation pattern selection process, the variation pattern (that is, the variation time) of the first special symbol (or the second special symbol) is acquired.

[Special symbol processing by game control board 100]
Next, the details of the special symbol process executed by the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a detailed flowchart of the special symbol process in step S3 of FIG.

  As illustrated in FIG. 27, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot game is in progress based on whether or not the jackpot game flag stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “ON” ( Step S301). This jackpot game flag is a flag indicating whether or not the jackpot game is being executed, and is set to “ON” at the start of the jackpot game, and is set to “OFF” at the end of the jackpot game. Here, when it is determined that the game is a big hit game (step S301: YES), the process proceeds to the normal symbol process of step S4.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the jackpot game is not being played (step S301: NO), the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (step S302). If it is determined that the special symbol variation display is not being performed (step S302: NO), it is determined whether or not the second special symbol determination hold number U2 stored in the main RAM 103 is equal to or greater than “1”. (Step S303). Here, when it is determined that the holding number U2 is “1” or more (step S303: YES), the holding number U2 is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step S304).

  If the main CPU 101 determines that the holding number U2 is not “1” or more (step S303: NO), whether or not the holding number U1 of the first special symbol determination stored in the main RAM 103 is “1” or more. Is determined (step S305). If it is determined that the hold number U1 is “1” or more (step S305: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the hold number U1 to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step S306).

  Following the process of step S304 or the process of step S306, the main CPU 101 executes a shift process for the reserved storage area of the main RAM 103 (step S308). Specifically, when the main CPU 101 executes a shift process following the process of step S304, the main CPU 101 determines the earliest acquired information stored in the reserved storage areas 1035 to 1038 for the second special symbol determination. The remaining storage information is shifted to the determination storage area 1030 side while being shifted to the storage area 1030. Further, when the shift process is executed following the process of step S306, the earliest acquired information stored in the first special symbol determination reserved storage areas 1031 to 1034 is shifted to the determination storage area 1030. At the same time, the remaining acquired information is shifted to the determination storage area 1030 side.

  Subsequent to the process of step S308, the main CPU 101 executes a jackpot determination process based on the random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 (step S309). By executing this jackpot determination process, it is determined whether or not it is a jackpot, and if it is determined that it is a jackpot, the type of jackpot is determined. Then, special symbol setting information indicating the results of these processes is set in the main RAM 103. The jackpot determination process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Subsequent to the process of step S309, the main CPU 101 executes a variation pattern selection process for selecting a variation pattern of a special symbol (step S310). This variation pattern selection process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Following the process of step S310, the main CPU 101 determines whether the special symbol setting information set in the process of step S309, the special symbol setting information relates to the first special symbol determination, or the second special symbol determination. A change start command is set in the main RAM 103 including information indicating whether it is related, setting information of the change pattern set in the process of step S310, information regarding the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the like (step S311).

  This variation start command is a command for instructing the start of an effect accompanying the variation display of the special symbol, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process in step S8. As a result, the decorative display variation display or the like on the liquid crystal display device 5 is started.

  Subsequent to the process of step S311, the main CPU 101 starts the special symbol variation display based on the variation pattern setting information included in the variation start command set in step S311 (step S312). At that time, in the case where the acquisition information (random number) related to the first special symbol determination is stored in the determination storage area 1030, when the processing of step S309 to step S311 is performed, in the first special symbol display 41 Start to display special symbols. On the other hand, when the processing of step S309 to step S311 is performed in a state where the acquired information (random number) related to the second special symbol determination is stored, the special symbol variable display is started on the second special symbol display 42. To do.

  Next, the main CPU 101 starts measuring a variation time that is an elapsed time from the start of the variation display in step S312 (step S313).

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S313 or determines that the special symbol is changing (step S302: YES), the main CPU 101 is selected by the process of step S310 from the start of the measurement of the changing time in step S313. It is determined whether or not the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed (step S315). Here, when it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed (step S315: NO), the process proceeds to the normal symbol process of step S4.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the variation time has elapsed (step S315: YES), the special symbol indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42. Is set in the main RAM 103 (step S316). This symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process in step S8. Thereby, the process etc. which stop-display the decoration symbol which was variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 in the aspect which shows the determination result of special symbol determination, etc. are performed.

  Subsequent to the process in step S316, the main CPU 101 ends the special symbol variation display started in the process in step S312 (step S317). Specifically, the special symbol set in the process of step S309 (a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol) is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display that has variably displayed the special symbol. The special symbol stop display is continued at least until a predetermined symbol determination time (for example, 1 second) elapses.

  Thus, the main CPU 101 displays the special symbol indicating the determination result of the jackpot determination process after the special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 as the first special symbol display 41. Alternatively, the second special symbol display 42 is stopped and displayed.

  Subsequent to the process of step S317, the main CPU 101 resets the variation time when the measurement is started in the process of step S313 (step S318), and performs a process during stop including a process of starting the jackpot game when the jackpot is won. It executes (step S319). The stop process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

[Big hit judgment processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 28 is a detailed flowchart of the jackpot determination process in step S309 of FIG. The main CPU 101 executes jackpot determination based on the jackpot random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 (step S3091). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 is a jackpot based on whether or not it matches a preset winning value.

  The winning value here is a jackpot winning value defined in the high probability jackpot random number table or the low probability jackpot random number table. When the jackpot determination is executed in the high probability state (the probability variation gaming state in the present embodiment), the winning value stored in the high probability time jackpot random number table is used. On the other hand, when the jackpot determination is executed in the low probability state (the normal gaming state or the short time gaming state in the present embodiment), the winning value stored in the low probability time jackpot random number table is used.

  In this way, the main CPU 101 starts such that acquisition information such as a jackpot random number acquired in response to the winning of a game ball in the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 is stored in the determination storage area 1030. When the condition is satisfied, it is determined whether or not to execute a jackpot game advantageous to the player based on the jackpot random number.

  Following the processing of step S3091, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot (step S3092). Here, when it is determined that the game is a jackpot (step S3092: YES), the type of jackpot is determined with reference to the symbol determination table for the jackpot stored in the main ROM 102 (step S3093).

  Specifically, when the symbol random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 together with the jackpot random number used in the jackpot determination in step S3091 is related to the first special symbol determination, the symbol random number is The jackpot type is determined based on which random number value specified in the symbol determination table for the first start opening winning match. On the other hand, if it is related to the second special symbol determination, the type of jackpot is determined based on which random number value specified in the symbol determination table for the second start opening winning matches the symbol random number To decide.

  In this way, the main CPU 101 determines the type of jackpot so as to make a short hit per game where it is difficult to win a game ball in the V area 195 or a long hit per game where a game ball wins in the V area 195 is easy. select.

  Then, the main CPU 101 sets jackpot symbol setting information corresponding to the determined jackpot type in the main RAM 103 (step S3094). As a result, the jackpot symbol set here at the time of the process of step S317 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, and the jackpot game corresponding to the special symbol is performed. It will be.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that it is not a big hit (step S3092: NO), the main CPU 101 sets the lost symbol setting information in the main RAM 103 (step S3095). Thereby, the lost symbol set here in the process of step S317 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42. In this case, the jackpot game is not performed.

[Change pattern selection processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 29 is a detailed flowchart of the variation pattern selection process in step S310 of FIG. After executing the jackpot determination process in step S309 in FIG. 27, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the determination result in step S3091 is a jackpot (step S3101). If it is determined that the game is a big hit (step S3101: YES), the big hit variation pattern table is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103 (step S3102).

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 101 determines that it is not a big hit (step S3101: NO), whether or not the reach random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 matches the winning value of the reach random number stored in the main ROM 102. Based on this, it is determined whether or not to perform a reach effect that makes the player expect a big hit (step S3103). If it is determined that a reach effect is to be performed (step S3103: YES), the reach variation pattern table is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103 (step S3104). Conversely, when it is determined that the reach effect is not performed (step S3103: NO), the variation pattern table for loss is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103 (step S3105).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 101 executes a variation pattern random number determination process with reference to the variation pattern table set in the main RAM 103 by the process of step S3102, the process of step S3104, or the process of step S3105 (step S3106). Specifically, when the big hit variation pattern table or the reach variation pattern table is set in the main RAM 103, the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 is set as the variation. A variation pattern is selected by reading from the pattern table.

  If the variation pattern table for losing is set in the main RAM 103, the number of reserved special symbol determination is specified based on the number of reserved storage areas in which various types of information are stored immediately before the shift process of step S308 is performed. Then, the variation pattern corresponding to the specified number of holdings and the presence / absence of the current time is read out from the variation pattern table for loss to select the variation pattern.

  By selecting the variation pattern of the special symbol in this way, the variation time of the special symbol is inevitably determined.

  When the main CPU 101 selects the variation pattern, the main CPU 101 sets the selected variation pattern setting information in the main RAM 103 (step S3107). The variation pattern setting information is included in the variation start command and transmitted to the effect control board 130 together with the symbol setting information set in the main RAM 103 by the jackpot determination process in step S309 described above.

[Processing during stop by game control board 100]
Next, the stop process in step S319 of FIG. 27 will be described. FIG. 30 is a detailed flowchart of the stop process in step S319 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 30, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot based on the result of the jackpot determination process in step S309 (see FIGS. 27 and 28) (step S3191). . If the main CPU 101 determines that the game is a jackpot (step S3191: YES), the main CPU 101 sets the jackpot game flag stored in the main RAM 103 to “ON” (step S3192).

  Following the processing of step S3192, the main CPU 101 sets the time-short game flag and the probability change game flag stored in the main RAM 103 to “OFF” (step S3193). Following the processing of step S3193, the main CPU 101 starts opening (step S3194), and sets an opening command in the main RAM 103 (step S3195). This opening command is a command for causing the effect control board 130 to perform an opening effect indicating that the jackpot game is started and a jackpot effect during the jackpot game. The command is a transmission process in step S8 (see FIG. 22). ) Is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 101 determines that it is not a big hit (ie, lose) (step S3191: NO), the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the time-saving game flag is set to “ON” (step S3196). Here, when it is determined that the short-time game flag is set to “ON” (step S3196: YES), “1” is subtracted from the short-time game remaining number J stored in the main RAM 103, and the J is updated. (Step S3197). The short time remaining game count J indicates the number of remaining special symbol fluctuations (the number of executions of the special symbol determination) in which the short time gaming state is maintained, and the game state setting process executed after the jackpot game is performed (see FIG. 34). ). Details of the game state setting process will be described later.

  Following the processing of step S3197, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the time-saving game remaining count J is “0” (step S3198). Here, when it is determined that the short time game remaining count J is “0” (step S3198: YES), the main CPU 101 sets the short time game flag to “OFF” (step S3199).

  When the process of step S3199 is executed, when it is determined that the time-saving game flag is not “ON” (step S3196: NO), or when it is determined that the time-saving game remaining number J is not “0” (step S3198: NO) ) The main CPU 101 determines whether or not the probability variation game flag is set to “ON” (step S3200).

  When it is determined that the probability variation game flag is set to “ON” (step S3200: YES), the main CPU 101 subtracts “1” from the high-probability game remaining number X stored in the main RAM 103, Update (step S3201). Here, the high probability game remaining number X indicates the remaining number of times that the special symbol determination is performed in the high probability game state, and is set in the game state setting process (see FIG. 34) executed after the jackpot game is performed. The

  Following the processing of step S3201, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the high-probability game residual count X is “0” (step S3202). Here, when it is determined that the high probability remaining game count X is “0” (step S3202: YES), the probability variation game flag stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “OFF” (step S3203).

  When the process of step S3203 is executed, when the process of step S3195 is executed, when it is determined that the probability variation game flag is not “ON” (step S3200: NO), or the high probability game remaining count X is “ When it is determined that it is not “0” (step S3202: NO), the main CPU 101 ends the suspension process of FIG.

[Large winning opening opening control processing by game control board 100]
Hereinafter, the special winning opening opening control process executed by the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 to 33. Here, FIGS. 31 to 33 are detailed flowcharts of the special winning opening release control process in step S6 of FIG. Following the electric tulip process in step S5, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot game flag is set to “ON” as illustrated in FIG. 31 (step S601). Here, if it is determined that the jackpot game flag is not set to “ON” (step S601: NO), the process proceeds to a prize ball process in step S7.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the jackpot game flag is set to “ON” (step S601: YES), for example, after the opening command related to the jackpot game is set by the processing of step S3195 (see FIG. 30). Based on whether or not the elapsed time has reached a predetermined opening time, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is being opened (step S602).

  If the main CPU 101 determines that the opening is not in progress (step S602: NO), the main CPU 101 determines whether or not an ending in the jackpot game is in progress (step S603). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the ending is in progress based on whether or not the elapsed time from the end of the round game of the last round in the jackpot game has reached a predetermined ending time. If it is determined that ending is in progress (step S603: YES), the process proceeds to step S643 (see FIG. 33) described later.

  If the main CPU 101 determines that the ending in the jackpot game is not in progress (step S603: NO), for example, based on whether or not a predetermined interval time has elapsed since the previous round game ended (round) And the next round (step S604). Here, when it is determined that it is during the interval (step S604: YES), after the first grand prize opening 13 (or the second big prize opening 19) is closed at the end of the previous round game, in step S608 described later. It is determined whether the interval time set in the process has elapsed (step S605). Here, when it is determined that the interval time has elapsed (step S605: YES), the process proceeds to step S609 described later because it is time to start the next round game. On the other hand, when it is determined that the interval time has not elapsed (step S605: NO), the process proceeds to a prize ball process in step S7.

  When determining that the opening is in progress (step S602: YES), the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time has elapsed (step S606). Here, when it is determined that the opening time has elapsed (step S606: YES), the number of rounds Rmax of the jackpot game, the plate of the first big winning opening 13, the first blade member 191, and the operation pattern of the second blade member 192 And the setting information is stored in the main RAM 103 (step S608). By executing the processing of step S608, various times related to the jackpot game such as the interval time between rounds and the next round, and the ending time after the end of the final round are also set.

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S608 or determines that the interval time has elapsed (step S605: YES), the main CPU 101 stores the first grand prize port 13 (or the second grand prize port). 19) The number Y of winning game balls is reset (step S609). In this step S609, at the start of the round game in which the first grand prize opening 13 is opened, the winning number Y of game balls to the first big prize opening 13 is reset to “0”, and the second big prize opening 19 is opened. At the start of the round game, the number Y of winning game balls to the second big winning opening 19 is reset to “0”.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S609, the main CPU 101 updates the round number R in the big hit game stored in the main RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S610). This round number R is set to “0” before the start of the jackpot game, and is incremented by “1” every time the process of step S610 is performed.

  Subsequent to step S610, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the round number R is “15” (step S611). That is, it is determined whether or not to start a round game related to the second big prize opening 19. Here, when it is determined that the number of rounds R is not “15” (step S611: NO), the opening control of the first big prize opening 13 by the first big prize opening control unit 119 is started (step S612). When the round number R is 1 to 7, the main CPU 101 starts short opening control for maintaining the first big winning opening 13 in a state where it is difficult for the game ball to win. (See FIG. 14). On the other hand, when the round number R is 8 to 14 or 16, the long open control is started to change the first big prize opening 13 from the state where the game ball is difficult to win to the state where it is easy to win. It should be noted that the round number R is updated during the short opening control of the first big winning opening 13, but the effect during the round as performed during the long opening control of the first big winning opening 13 is not performed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the round number R is “15” (step S611: YES), the second large winning opening control unit 120 performs the opening control (long opening control or short opening control) by the second large winning opening control unit 120. Start (step S613). In the long opening control of the second big prize opening 19, the second big prize opening 19 is changed from a state where it is difficult for the game ball to win, to a state where it is easy to win. On the other hand, in the short opening control of the second grand prize opening 19, the second big prize opening 19 is maintained in a state where it is difficult for the game ball to win.

  When the process of step S612 is executed, or when the process of step S613 is executed, the main CPU 101 starts measuring an opening time that is an elapsed time from the start of any opening control (step S614). Specifically, when the process of step S614 is executed following the process of step S612, measurement of the elapsed time from the start of the opening control of the first big prize opening 13 is started, and following the process of step S613. When the process of step S614 is executed, measurement of the elapsed time from the start of the opening control of the second big prize opening 19 is started.

  The main CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening control of the first big prize opening 13 is started based on whether or not the process of step S612 is executed following the process of step S611 (step S615). Here, when it is determined that the opening control of the first big winning opening 13 is started (step S615: YES), the round game that opens the first big winning opening 13 long or short is started, and the present A normal round start command for notifying the effect control board 130 of the round number R is set in the main RAM 103 (step S616). Whether the first big prize opening 13 is opened long or short is determined based on the operation pattern of the plate of the first big prize opening 13 set by the process of step S608.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the opening control of the first big winning opening 13 is not started (step S615: NO), that is, when the opening control of the second big winning opening 19 is started by the process of step S613, It is determined whether or not the second big prize opening 19 is opened long (step S617). Specifically, based on whether the operation pattern of the first blade member 191 set by the process of step S608 is a long open pattern or a short open pattern, is the second big prize winning opening 19 opened long? Judge whether or not. In addition, when the big hit game this time is based on the short opening, the operation pattern of the first blade member 191 is set to the short opening pattern, and when the game is based on the long opening, the operation of the first blade member 191 is performed. The pattern is set to the long open pattern.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the second big prize opening 19 is long open (step S617: YES), the long open round game related to the second big prize opening 19 is started (that is, the game ball is V A long open round start command for notifying the effect control board 130 of the current round number R (which is easy to pass through the area 195) and the current round number R (in this embodiment, “15”) is set in the main RAM 103 (step S618). On the other hand, when it is determined that the second big prize opening 19 is not opened long (step S617: NO), that is, when the second big prize opening 19 is short opened, the short opening round game related to the second big prize opening 19 is performed. A short open round start command for notifying the effect control board 130 of starting (that is, it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the V region 195) and the current round number R (“15” in the present embodiment). It is set in the RAM 103 (step S619).

  The normal round start command, the long open round start command, or the short open round start command set in the main RAM 103 in this way is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process (see FIG. 22) in step S8. For this reason, the sub CPU 131 of the effect control board 130 determines the current round number R and the first grand prize based on which of these three types of commands is received from the game control board 100 at the start of the round game. Whether it is a long open round game that opens the mouth 13 long, a short open round game that opens the first big prize opening 13 shortly, or a long open round game that opens the second big prize opening 19 long, Alternatively, it is possible to easily determine whether the game is a short open round game in which the second big prize opening 19 is opened short.

  When the process of step S616 is executed, when the process of step S618 is executed, or when the process of step S619 is executed, the main CPU 101 performs round processing similar to the process of step S611 as illustrated in FIG. It is determined whether or not the number R is “15” (step S621).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the round number R is “15” (step S621: YES), the main CPU 101 executes the following processing relating to the V region 195 release control. That is, does the main CPU 101 match the elapsed time from the start of opening of the second big prize opening 19 by the process of step S613 described above with a preset set time (3 seconds in the present embodiment: see FIG. 14)? It is determined whether or not (step S622). If it is determined that the elapsed time does not coincide with the set time (step S622: NO), the process proceeds to step S624 described later.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the elapsed time matches the set time (step S622: YES), the main CPU 101 starts the opening control of the V area 195 by the V winning opening control unit 121 (step S623). Specifically, the second blade member 192 is rotated toward the loss area 196 (see FIGS. 4C and 14).

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S623 or determines that the elapsed time from the start of opening the second big prize opening 19 does not coincide with the set time (step S622: NO), the V prize opening switch 117 ( It is determined whether or not (see FIGS. 4 and 19) is “ON” (step S624). Here, when it is determined that the V prize opening switch 117 is “ON” (step S624: YES), the V prize flag stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “ON” (step S625). This V winning flag is a flag indicating whether or not the game ball has passed the V area 195 (whether or not the V winning is made). Although normally set to “OFF”, the V winning flag switch 117 is used. When a game ball is detected, it is set to “ON”.

  Following the processing of step S625, the main CPU 101 sets a V winning notification command for notifying the effect control board 130 that V winning has been made in the main RAM 103 (step S626).

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S626, or determines that the V prize opening switch 117 is not “ON” (step S624: NO), the main CPU 101 determines whether it is the closing timing of the V area 195. (Step S627). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time from the start of the opening control in step S623 described above matches a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 10 seconds: see FIG. 14). If it is determined that it is not the closing timing (step S627: NO), the process proceeds to step S629 described later.

  If the main CPU 101 determines that it is the closing timing (step S627: YES), the V CPU 195 opening control by the V winning opening control unit 121 started in the process of step S623 ends (step S628). As a result, the V winning award that is the entrance of the V region 195 is closed by the second blade member 192.

  The main CPU 101 executes the process of step S628, determines that it is not the closing timing of the V area 195 (step S627: NO), or determines that the round number R is not “15” (step S621: NO), based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the big prize opening switch, it is determined whether or not the big prize opening switch is turned “ON” (step S629). Specifically, when a round game relating to the first grand prize opening 13 is in progress, the first big prize opening switch 115 is “ON” based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the first big prize opening switch 115. The second big prize opening switch 116 is determined based on whether or not a detection signal is inputted from the second big prize opening switch 116 when the round game related to the second big prize opening 19 is being performed. Is determined to be “ON” or not.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the big prize opening switch is “ON” (step S629: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the winning number Y of the game balls to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S630). Specifically, during a round game relating to the first grand prize opening 13, when it is determined that the first big prize opening switch 115 is "ON", the number of winning game balls to the first big prize opening 13 Y is updated to a value obtained by adding “1”. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second big prize opening switch 116 is turned “ON” during the round game related to the second big prize opening 19, the winning number Y of the game balls to the second big prize opening 19 is set to “ 1 ”is updated to the added value.

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S630, or determines that the big prize opening switch is not “ON” (step S629: NO), as shown in FIG. It is determined whether the elapsed time from the time coincides with the specified opening time (step S632). Specifically, in the case of a long open round game in which the first big prize opening 13 is opened long, whether or not the elapsed time from the opening of the first big prize opening 13 coincides with 29.5 seconds. Determine. Further, in the case of the short opening round game in which the first big winning opening 13 is opened shortly, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time from the opening start of the first big winning opening 13 is equal to 0.18 seconds. . Further, in the case of a long open round game in which the second big prize opening 19 is opened long, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time from the opening of the second big prize opening 19 coincides with 29.5 seconds. . Further, in the case of a short open round game in which the second big prize opening 19 is opened shortly, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time from the opening start of the second big prize opening 19 coincides with 0.1 second. .

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the elapsed time from the start of opening of the first grand prize opening 13 (or the second big prize opening 19) does not coincide with the prescribed opening time (step S632: NO), the main CPU 101 stores it in the main RAM 103. The number Y of game balls that defines the closing timing of the first big prize opening 13 (or the second big prize opening 19) stored in the main ROM 102 is the number Y of game balls in the current round game (this embodiment) Is determined to match (9)) (step S633). If it is determined that the winning number Y does not match the gaming ball number Ymax (step S633: NO), the process proceeds to a winning ball process in step S7.

  In the short opening round game of the first grand prize opening 13, there is 0.18 seconds from the start of the opening of the first big prize opening 13 regardless of the number Y of winning game balls to the first big prize opening 13. After the elapse, the first grand prize winning opening 13 is closed. In addition, in the short opening round game of the second grand prize opening 19, there is 0.1 second from the start of the opening of the second big prize opening 19 regardless of the number Y of winning game balls to the second big prize opening 19. When the time has elapsed, the second grand prize winning port 19 is closed. Therefore, during these short open round games, the process of step S633 is omitted, and based on only the determination result of step S632, the process proceeds to a prize ball process of step S7 or step S634 described later.

  The main CPU 101 determines that the winning number Y matches the number of gaming balls Ymax (step S633: YES), or determines that the elapsed time from the start of opening the big winning opening matches the specified opening time (step S632: YES), the winning prize opening opening control is terminated (step S634). Specifically, when the opening control of the first big prize opening 13 is being performed, the first big prize opening control unit 119 ends the opening control of the first big prize opening 13 and the second big prize opening 19 is opened. When the control is being performed, the second grand prize winning port control unit 120 ends the opening control of the second big prize winning port 19.

  Following the processing of step S634, the main CPU 101 determines that the current round number R of the jackpot game stored in the main RAM 103 is the round number Rmax set by the processing of step S608 (“16” in the present embodiment). Is determined (step S635). Here, when it is determined that the round number R does not match the round number Rmax (step S635: NO), in order to control the start timing of the next round game, the first grand prize opening 13 (or the second big prize opening) 19) The measurement of the interval time, which is the elapsed time since the blockade, is started (step S636). The interval time at which measurement is started by the process of step S636 is used for the process of step S604 (see FIG. 31) and the process of step S605.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the round number R matches the round number Rmax (step S635: YES), the main CPU 101 starts measuring the ending time (step S637) and resets the round number R stored in the main RAM 103. (Step S638). Then, it is determined whether or not the V winning flag stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “ON” (step S639).

  If the main CPU 101 determines that the V winning flag is not set to “ON” (step S639: NO), that is, if the V winning flag is set to “OFF”, the main jackpot game is ended. Since the game is controlled in the short-time game state, a short-time transition notification ending command for notifying the effect control board 130 is set in the main RAM 103 (step S640).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the V winning flag is set to “ON” (step S639: YES), the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state after the current jackpot game is finished. Then, a probability change transition notification ending command for notifying the effect control board 130 is set in the main RAM 103 (step S641).

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S640, executes the process of step S641, or determines that ending is in progress (step S603: YES in FIG. 31), whether or not the set ending time has elapsed. Is determined (step S643). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the ending time at which measurement is started by the process of step S637 matches the set ending time set by the process of step S608. If it is determined that the ending time does not coincide with the set ending time (step S643: NO), the process proceeds to a prize ball process in step S7.

  When determining that the set ending time has elapsed (step S643: YES), the main CPU 101 executes a game state setting process for setting the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after the end of the jackpot game (step S644). Then, in order to end the jackpot game, the jackpot game flag is set to “OFF” (step S645).

[Game state setting process by game control board 100]
FIG. 34 is a detailed flowchart of the gaming state setting process in step S644 of FIG. If the main CPU 101 determines that the set ending time has elapsed (step S643: YES), as illustrated in FIG. 34, whether or not the V winning flag stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “ON”. Is determined (step S6441).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the V winning flag is set to “ON” (step S6441: YES), the main CPU 101 sets the probability variation game flag stored in the main RAM 103 to “ON” (step S6442). The high probability remaining game count K stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “160” (step S6443). Then, the short-time game flag stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “ON” (step S6444), and the short-time game remaining number J stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “160”, which is the same as the high-probability game remaining number K. Setting is performed (step S6445).

  By performing the processing from step S6442 to step S6445, the game is controlled in the probabilistic gaming state until the special symbol determination is performed 160 times unless a big win occurs in the middle after the big hit game is finished. Become.

  In this way, when the V winning flag is set to “ON” as the game ball passes through the V area 195, the main CPU 101 controls the game in a probable game state that is more advantageous to the player than before the passage. .

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S6445, the main CPU 101 sets the V winning flag stored in the main RAM 103 to “OFF” (step S6446).

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 101 determines that the V winning flag is not set to “ON” (step S6441: NO), the main CPU 101 sets the short-time game flag stored in the main RAM 103 to “ON” (step S6447). Similarly, the short time remaining game count J stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “100” (step S6448).

  By performing the processing of step S6447 and step S6448, the game is controlled in the short-time gaming state until a special symbol determination is performed 100 times unless a big hit occurs in the middle after the big hit game is finished. Become.

[Prize ball processing by game control board 100]
Next, with reference to FIG. 35, the winning ball process executed by the game control board 100 will be described. Here, FIG. 35 is a detailed flowchart of the prize ball processing in step S7 of FIG.

  The main CPU 101 performs the first start port based on whether or not the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 is input, as illustrated in FIG. It is determined whether or not the switch 111 is “ON” (step S701). Here, when it is determined that the first start port switch 111 is “ON” (step S701: YES), the payout control board is instructed to pay out three prize balls (step S702).

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S702 or determines that the first start port switch 111 is not “ON” (step S701: NO), the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 is received. Based on whether or not the input is made, it is determined whether or not the second start port switch 112 is turned “ON” (step S703). Here, when it is determined that the second start port switch 112 is “ON” (step S703: YES), the payout control board is instructed to pay out three prize balls (step S704).

  In this manner, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, if a game ball is detected by the second start port switch 112 regardless of whether or not the opening control of the second start port 12 by the electric tulip 17 is performed, a prize ball Is issued to the payout control board.

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S704 or determines that the second start port switch 112 is not “ON” (step S703: NO), the normal winning port switch 122 is turned “ON”. It is determined whether or not (step S705). Here, when it is determined that the normal winning opening switch 122 is “ON” (step S705: YES), the payout control board is instructed to pay out ten prize balls (step S706).

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S706 or determines that the normal winning a prize opening switch 122 is not “ON” (step S705: NO), the jackpot game flag stored in the main RAM 103 is “ It is determined whether or not “ON” is set (step S707). If it is determined that the jackpot game flag is not set to “ON” (step S707: NO), the process proceeds to step S711 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the jackpot game flag is set to “ON” (step S707: YES), based on whether or not the detection signal from the first big prize opening switch 115 is input, It is determined whether or not the first big prize opening switch 115 is turned “ON” (step S708). Here, when it is determined that the first big prize opening switch 115 is not “ON” (step S708: NO), based on whether or not the detection signal from the second big prize opening switch 116 is inputted, It is determined whether or not the second big prize opening switch 116 is turned “ON” (step S709).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the first big prize opening switch 115 has been turned “ON” (step S708: YES), or has decided that the second big prize opening switch 116 has been turned “ON” (step S709: YES), the payout control board is instructed to pay out 14 prize balls (step S710).

  The main CPU 101 executes the process of step S710, determines that the jackpot game flag is not set to “ON” (step S707: NO), or sets the second big prize opening switch 116 to “ON”. If it is determined that it is not present (step S709: NO), at least one of the process of step S702, the process of step S704, the process of step S706, and the process of step S710 is performed to pay out the prize ball. It is determined whether or not an instruction has been issued (step S711).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the payout of the prize ball has been instructed to the payout control board (step S711: YES), the first start port 11, the second start port 12, the first big winning port 13, the normal winning port 14, Alternatively, a winning designation command for notifying the effect control board 130 that a ball has been entered in one of the second large winning openings 19 is set in the main RAM 103 (step S712).

[Timer interrupt processing by production control board 130]
When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the sub CPU 131 of the effect control board 130 sets a CTC cycle, which is a cycle for performing timer interrupt processing to be described later. And sub CPU131 repeats the random number update process which updates the production random number etc. which are used in order to determine the content of production with the predetermined period shorter than a CTC period. That is, the sub CPU 131 repeats the timer interrupt process at the CTC cycle while repeating the random number update process at a predetermined cycle while the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated.

  Hereinafter, the timer interrupt process executed in the effect control board 130 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing executed in the effect control board 130. The sub CPU 131 repeatedly executes a series of processes illustrated in FIG. 36 every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds), similarly to the timer interrupt process performed in the game control board 100. Note that the processing performed on the effect control board 130 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 36 and the subsequent steps is performed according to a command issued by the sub CPU 131 based on a program stored in the sub ROM 132.

  First, the sub CPU 131 executes a command reception process for performing a process in accordance with a command from the game control board 100 or a command (operation command) from the lamp control board 150 (step S10). This command reception process will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS.

  Subsequent to the process of step S10, the sub CPU 131 executes a transmission process (step S11). Specifically, the command set in the sub RAM 133 by the process of step S10 is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150. By performing this transmission process, the image sound control board 140 is instructed to perform an effect by image display, audio output, etc., and by the lighting of various lamps and the operation of the first effector 71, the effect button 26, and the like. The lamp control board 150 is instructed to execute the effect.

  Subsequent to the process of step S11, the sub CPU 131 executes a data transfer process (step S12). Specifically, since data relating to image acoustic control is transmitted from the image acoustic control board 140, the data is transferred to the lamp control board 150. Thereby, the lamp control board 150 controls the production by the production medium such as the first production actor 71, the production button 26, and the panel lamp 25 so as to synchronize with the production performed in the liquid crystal display device 5 and the speaker 24. The

[Command reception processing by effect control board 130]
FIG. 37 is a detailed flowchart of the command reception process in step S10 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 37, the sub CPU 131 first determines, based on information included in the received command, the lamp control board 150 according to the process of step S917 (see FIG. 48) described later. It is determined whether or not the operation command is transmitted from (step S101). If it is determined that the received command is an operation command (step S101: YES), an operation notification command for notifying that the command has been operated is set in the sub-RAM 133 (step S102). This operation notification command is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 by the transmission process of step S11. Thereby, for example, a process for realizing an effect on the effect according to the operation of the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 is performed. Specifically, when the operation notification command is transmitted, for example, a process for realizing a hit confirmation operation effect informing that the big hit is confirmed in response to pressing of the effect button 26 is started.

  When the sub CPU 131 executes the process of step S102 or determines that the received command is not an operation command (step S101: NO), for example, based on information included in the received command, the command is It is determined whether or not the hold command is transmitted from the game control board 100 in accordance with the process of step S219 (see FIG. 24) or the process of step S229 (see FIG. 25) (step S103). Here, when it is determined that the received command is a hold command (step S103: YES), a hold command reception process for performing a process corresponding to the hold command is executed (step S104). Thereby, when the right of the first special symbol determination or the second special symbol determination is held, the hold image is displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5 or how the display mode of the hold image is changed. A scenario is determined.

  When the sub CPU 131 executes the process of step S104 or determines that the command from the game control board 100 is not a pending command (step S103: NO), for example, based on information included in the received command. Then, it is determined whether or not the command is a change start command transmitted from the game control board 100 in accordance with the process of step S311 (see FIG. 27) (step S105). If it is determined that the received command is a change start command (step S105: YES), a change start command reception process including a process for determining a change effect according to the received change start command is executed (step S105). S106). This variation start command reception process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  When the sub CPU 131 executes the variation start command reception process in step S106, or determines that the command received from the game control board 100 is not the variation start command (step S105: NO), for example, it is included in the received command. Based on the stored information, it is determined whether or not the command is a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the game control board 100 in accordance with the process of step S316 (see FIG. 27) (step S121).

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is a symbol determination command (step S121: YES), the sub CPU 131 sets a variation effect end command in the sub RAM 133 (step S122). This variation effect end command is a command for instructing the end of the variation effect performed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5, and is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the transmission processing in step S11. Thereby, the fluctuating effect (for example, temporary stop of the decorative symbol 51) performed on the display screen is finished, and the decorative symbol 51 is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination.

  When the sub CPU 131 executes the process of step S122 or determines that the received command is not a symbol determination command (step S121: NO), for example, based on the information included in the received command, the command Is an opening command transmitted from the game control board 100 in accordance with the process of step S3195 (see FIG. 30) (step S123). If it is determined that the received command is an opening command (step S123: YES), an opening effect start command for instructing the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 to start a predetermined opening effect is sub It is set in the RAM 133 (step S124).

  When the sub CPU 131 executes the process of step S124 or determines that the received command is not an opening command (step S123: NO), as illustrated in FIG. 38, the sub CPU 131 executes step S616 (see FIG. 31). It is determined whether or not a normal round start command transmitted from the game control board 100 has been received in accordance with the processing (step S125).

  If the sub CPU 131 determines that a normal round start command has been received (step S125: YES), a process for selecting an over winning sound to be output at the time of over winning, a process for starting a predetermined normal round effect, etc. A normal round start command receiving process including the command is executed (step S126). This normal round start command reception process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  When the sub CPU 131 executes the normal round start command reception process of step S126 or determines that the received command is not the normal round start command (step S125: NO), the sub CPU 131 proceeds to the process of step S619 (see FIG. 31). In response, it is determined whether or not the short open round start command transmitted from the game control board 100 is received (step S127). The short open round start command is for starting a short open round game related to the second grand prize opening 19 (that is, it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the V area 195) and the current round number R (this embodiment). Is a command indicating “15”).

  If the sub CPU 131 determines that the short opening round start command has been received (step S127: YES), the current round number R (“15” in this embodiment) is notified to the image acoustic control board 140 during the short opening round. An effect start command is set in the sub-RAM 133 (step S128).

  When the effect display start command during the short open round is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the transmission process in step S11, a result notification effect (failure notification) is generated in the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150. Production during the round showing that it has been performed is started. Unlike the effect during the long open round, which will be described later, the V pre-winning notification effect that prompts the player to launch a game ball aiming at the second big prize opening 19 is not performed.

  When the sub CPU 131 executes the process of step S128 or determines that the received command is not a short open round start command (step S127: NO), the game control is performed according to the process of step S618 (see FIG. 31). It is determined whether or not the long open round start command transmitted from the substrate 100 has been received (step S129). The long open round start command indicates that a long open round game related to the second grand prize opening 19 is started (that is, the game ball easily passes through the V area 195), and the current round number R (this embodiment) Is a command indicating “15”).

  If the sub CPU 131 determines that a long open round start command has been received (step S129: YES), the sub CPU 131 notifies the image acoustic control board 140 of the current round number R (“15” in this embodiment). An effect start command is set in the sub-RAM 133 (step S130).

  When the effect start command during the long open round is transmitted to the image acoustic control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the transmission processing in step S11, a predetermined effect during the long open round is generated on the image acoustic control board 140 and the lamp control board 150. Be started. For example, a V-pre-winning notification effect is started as an effect during the long open round that urges the player to launch a game ball aiming at the second big prize opening 19.

  When the sub CPU 131 executes the process of step S130 or determines that the received command is not a long open round start command (step S129: NO), the game control is performed according to the process of step S626 (see FIG. 32). It is determined whether or not the V winning notification command transmitted from the substrate 100 has been received (step S131).

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the V winning notification command has been received (step S131: YES), the sub CPU 131 sets a V winning notification effect start command for notifying the image sound control board 140 that the V winning has been received in the sub RAM 133 (step S132). ).

  This V winning notification effect start command is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the transmission process of step S11, thereby notifying that the transition to the probability change game state after the end of the big hit game is confirmed. The winning notification effect will be started. Specifically, a V winning sound is output from the speaker 24, or a character such as “V” notifying the V winning is displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5.

  When the sub CPU 131 executes the process of step S132, or determines that the received command is not a V winning notification command (step S131: NO), the game control board according to the process of step S712 (see FIG. 35). It is determined whether or not a winning designation command transmitted from 100 has been received (step S133).

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the winning designation command has been received (step S133: YES), the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not the winning designation command is a winning designation command for notifying that the first big prize opening 13 has been won. (Step S134).

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is a winning designation command for notifying that the first big winning opening 13 has been entered (step S134: YES), a game ball has won the first big winning opening 13 A winning designation notification command for notifying the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 is set in the sub-RAM 133 (step S135).

  This winning designation notification command is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the transmission processing in step S11, so that an over winning sound is output from the speaker 24 along with the over winning in the big hit game. Sound output processing (see FIG. 46) is performed.

  When the sub CPU 131 executes the process of step S135, determines that the received command is not a winning designation command (step S133: NO), or notifies that the received command has won the first big winning opening 13 If it is determined that the command is not a winning designation command (step S134: NO), it is determined whether an ending command transmitted from the game control board 100 is received in accordance with the processing of step S640 or step S641 (see FIG. 33). (Step S136).

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that an ending command has been received (step S136: YES), the sub CPU 131 sets an ending effect start command for starting execution of a predetermined ending effect in the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 in the sub RAM 133. (Step S137). For example, when the received ending command is a probability change transition notification ending command, the sub-CPU 133 transmits an ending effect start command for starting execution of the probability change ending effect for notifying the transition to the probability change game state after the jackpot game ends. Set to. In addition, when the received ending command is a time-short transition notification ending command, the sub-CPU 133 transmits an ending effect start command for starting execution of the time-short transition ending effect to notify the transition to the time-short game state after the jackpot game ends. Set to.

  When the sub CPU 131 executes the process of step S137 or determines that the received command is not an ending command (step S136: NO), the sub CPU 131 executes a process according to another command (step S138), and step S11. Proceed with the process.

[Variation start command reception processing by effect control board 130]
Hereinafter, the variation start command receiving process by the effect control board 130 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 39 is a detailed flowchart of the change start command reception process in step S106 of FIG. When the sub CPU 131 determines that the command received from the game control board 100 is a change start command (step S105: YES), the sub CPU 131 acquires the effect random number and stores it in the sub RAM 133 as illustrated in FIG. 39 ( Step S107). The effect random number is incremented by “1” every time the random number update process described above is performed, and the sub CPU 131 acquires the count value at the time when the change start command is received as the effect random number. Sub CPU131 analyzes the received change start command following the process of step S107 (step S108).

  As described above, the variation start command includes symbol setting information indicating the determination result of the jackpot determination processing, special symbol variation pattern setting information, information indicating the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the like. . Therefore, by analyzing the fluctuation start command, it is determined whether the special symbol determination based on the winning opening to which start port (first start port 11 or second start port 12), what variation pattern, and the special symbol determination It can be determined whether or not the result is a big hit.

  When the change start command is analyzed, the sub CPU 131 executes a change effect pattern selection process for selecting the change effect pattern of the decorative design 51 and the effect pattern of the notice effect performed before the reach is established based on the analysis result. (Step S109). In this variation effect pattern selection process, for example, it is determined based on the variation pattern whether or not a notice effect such as a pseudo-continuous effect is performed, whether or not a reach effect is performed, and whether or not an operation effect is performed. Determine the scenario for the appropriate performance.

  For example, when the variation pattern of the special symbol determined by the game control board 100 is a variation pattern for performing a pseudo-continuous effect, the sub CPU 131 performs the pseudo continuous determination operation effect (see FIG. 8C) based on the variation pattern. ) Is determined.

  Further, the sub CPU 131 determines, for example, whether or not a reach effect is to be performed based on a variation pattern, and when it is determined that a reach effect is to be performed, a normal reach effect, an SP reach effect, Alternatively, one of the SPSP reach effects is selected. Specifically, the variation pattern includes a variation pattern for performing a normal reach effect, a variation pattern for performing an SP reach effect, a variation pattern for performing an SPSP reach effect, and the like. The sub CPU 131 determines which reach effect is to be performed based on the variation pattern. At this time, for example, in the case of a variation pattern that causes an SPSP reach effect, the sub CPU 131 determines a scenario of what effect is performed before performing the SPSP reach effect. For example, the sub CPU 131 determines an effect before the establishment of reach such as a pseudo continuous notice effect, and determines a scenario to be developed into an SPSP reach effect in the middle or at the end of the normal reach effect. In this case, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not to perform the development confirmation operation effect (see FIG. 8G).

  For example, when the sub CPU 131 determines that the determination result of the special symbol determination is a big hit, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not to perform the hit determination operation effect (see FIG. 8J) based on the variation pattern.

  Subsequent to the process of step S109, the sub CPU 131 executes an operation effect pattern setting process for determining an effect pattern of the operation effect (step S110). The operation effect pattern setting process will be described later in detail based on FIG.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S110, the sub CPU 131 outputs a variable effect start command including the selection information of the variable effect pattern selected in the process of step S109 and the setting information of the operation effect pattern determined in the process of step S110. (Step S111). This variation effect start command is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the transmission process in step S11 (see FIG. 36). Thus, for example, a variation effect, a notice effect, and an operation effect are realized on the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 with the effect pattern determined on the effect control board 130.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S111, the sub CPU 131 updates the number of reserved special symbol determinations stored in the sub RAM 133 to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step S112). Specifically, it is determined whether the change start command determined to have been received in the process of step S106 (see FIG. 37) relates to the first special symbol determination or the second special symbol determination. To do. Then, when it is determined that it is related to the first special symbol determination, the number of holdings of the first special symbol determination is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1”, and is determined to be related to the second special symbol determination. In this case, the number of suspensions of the second special symbol determination is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1”.

[Operation effect pattern setting process by effect control board 130]
Hereinafter, the operation effect pattern setting process by the effect control board 130 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 40 is a detailed flowchart of the operation effect pattern setting process in step S110 of FIG. The action effect pattern setting process is a process of determining the effect pattern of the action effect determined to be performed in the variation effect pattern selection process (see FIG. 39) in step S109. First, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not to perform a pseudo-continuous effect based on the scenario determined in the variable effect pattern selection process (step S1101).

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the pseudo continuous effect is to be performed (step S1101: YES), the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not to perform the pseudo continuous determination operation effect informing that the pseudo continuous effect is performed (step S1102).

  When the sub CPU 131 determines to perform a pseudo-continuous determination operation effect (step S1102: YES), the sub-CPU 131 performs a pseudo-continuous determination operation effect pattern setting process for setting an effect pattern of the pseudo-continuous determination operation effect (step S1103). For example, the sub CPU 131 displays the above-described pseudo-continuation notification image on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5 and sets the setting information of the pseudo-continuation operation pattern in the main RAM 103. As a result, when the pseudo continuous determination operation effect is performed, the first effect actor 71 operates with the pseudo continuous determination operation pattern set by this process, and the pseudo continuous determination notification image is displayed.

  When the sub CPU 131 executes the process of step S1103, determines that the pseudo continuous effect is not performed (step S1101: NO), or determines that the pseudo continuous determination operation effect is not performed (step S1102: NO), Based on the scenario determined in the variation effect pattern selection process, it is determined whether or not reach effect has been developed (step S1104).

  If the sub CPU 131 determines that the reach effect has been developed (step S1104: YES), the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not to perform the development confirmation operation effect informing the development of the reach effect (step S1105).

  When the sub CPU 131 determines to perform the development confirmed operation effect (step S1105: YES), the sub CPU 131 performs an expansion confirmed operation effect pattern setting process for setting an effect pattern of the development confirmed operation effect (step S1106). For example, the sub CPU 131 sets the development confirmation notification image and the setting information of the development confirmation operation pattern in the control RAM 145. Thereby, when the development confirmation operation effect is performed, the first effect actor 71 operates with the operation pattern for development confirmation set by this processing, and the development confirmation notification image is displayed.

  When the sub CPU 131 executes the process of step S1106, determines that there is no development of reach production (step S1104: NO), or determines that the development confirmation operation effect is not performed (step S1105: NO), step Based on the analysis result of the processing of S108, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the special symbol determination is a big hit (step S1107).

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the determination result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot (step S1107: YES), the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not to perform a hit determination operation effect for informing the jackpot determination (step S1108).

  When the sub CPU 131 determines to perform a hit-determined operation effect (step S1108: YES), the sub-CPU 131 performs a hit-determined operation effect pattern setting process for setting an effect pattern of the hit-determined operation effect (step S1109). The sub CPU 131 sets, for example, the hit determination notification image and the setting information of the hit determination operation pattern in the control RAM 145. As a result, when the hit confirmation operation effect is performed, the first effect actor 71 operates with the hit determination operation pattern set by this process, and the hit determination notification image is displayed.

  The sub CPU 131 executes the process of step S1109, determines that the determination result of the special symbol determination is not a big win (step S1107: NO), or determines that the hit determination operation effect is not performed (step S1108: NO), the process proceeds to step S111.

[Normal Round Start Command Reception Processing by Production Control Board 130]
Hereinafter, the normal round start command reception process by the effect control board 130 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 41 is a detailed flowchart of the normal round start command reception process in step S126 of FIG. In the normal round start command reception process, a process for selecting an over winning sound to be output at the time of over winning, a process for starting a game effect or a result notification effect, and the like are performed. When the sub CPU 131 determines that the command received from the game control board 100 is a normal round start command (step S125: YES), as illustrated in FIG. 41, an over winning is used to select an over winning sound. A sound selection random number is acquired and stored in the sub-RAM 133 (step S1261).

  Next, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not the type of jackpot is a jackpot based on winning in the first start port 11 (step S1262).

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that it is not a big hit based on a winning at the first starting port 11 (step S1262: NO), that is, per 16R long opening (a big hit symbol) which is a big hit based on a winning at the second starting port 12 In the case of C), the above-described over winning sound selection table for 16R long open is read from the sub ROM 132 and set in the sub RAM 133 (step S1263).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 131 determines that it is a jackpot related to winning at the first start port 11 (step S1262: YES), the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not the jackpot type is a long open hit (jackpot symbol B). (Step S1264).

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the type of jackpot is per long opening (step S1264: YES), the over winning sound selection table for long opening per winning related to winning at the first start port 11 (see FIG. 15B). ) Is read from the sub ROM 132 and set in the sub RAM 133 (step S1265). This long winning over winning sound selection table is as described above with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 131 determines that the type of jackpot is not per long opening (step S1264: NO), that is, if the type of jackpot is per short opening (hit jackpot symbol A), the first CPU 11 is started. An over winning sound selection table for short opening per winning (see FIG. 15A) is read from the sub ROM 132 and set in the sub RAM 133 (step S1266). The short winning per-over winning sound selection table is as described above with reference to FIG.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 131 refers to the over winning sound selection table set in the sub RAM 133 in the processing of step S1263, the processing of step S1265, or the processing of step S1266, and the over winning sound selection random number acquired in the processing of step S1261. Over winning sound selection processing for selecting an over winning sound corresponding to is performed (step S1267).

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 131 sets a normal round production start command instructing the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 to start a predetermined round production in the sub RAM 133 (step S1269). The production start command during the normal round is a setting relating to the type of jackpot, the current number of rounds R, whether the plate of the first grand prize opening 13 is opened long or short in the round game, and over winning sound selection processing This command indicates information. This normal round production start command is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the transmission process of step S11. Accordingly, the over-winning selected in the effect control board 130 when the long-opening round game is started in accordance with the over-winning game that is performed by performing the long-opening round game that opens the first big winning opening 13 for a long time. A process of outputting sound from the speaker 24 is realized by the image sound control board 140. In addition, an effect during a predetermined round for notifying the round number R of the current round game is realized by the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150.

  If the current round number R included in the normal round start command (see FIG. 31) received from the game control board 100 is 1 to 7, the sub CPU 131 opens the first big prize opening 13 shortly. Since the short open round game (see FIG. 14) is performed, the process illustrated in FIG. 41 is not performed, and the process of setting the command for notifying the current round number R to the image sound control board 140 in the sub-RAM 133, I do.

[Timer interrupt processing by image sound control board 140]
Hereinafter, the timer interruption process by the image sound control board 140 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 42 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing executed in the liquid crystal control board 140. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, the image sound control board 140 performs a series of processes illustrated in FIG. 42 for a certain period of time during normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. Repeatedly (for example, 33 milliseconds).

  As illustrated in FIG. 42, the overall CPU 141 of the image sound control board 140 first executes a command reception process that performs a process according to the command received from the effect control board 130 (step S81). This command reception process will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS.

  Next, the overall CPU 141 determines, for example, whether or not the decorative symbol 51 is being displayed in a variable manner based on whether or not the VDP 142 is executing a drawing process related to an effect associated with the symbol variation (step S82). . Here, when it is determined that the decorative symbol 51 is being displayed in a variable manner (step S82: YES), a processing during variation in which processing for starting an operation effect is performed is executed (step S83). This in-fluctuation process will be described later in detail based on FIG.

  The overall CPU 141 executes the data transmission control process when the changing process in step S83 is performed or when it is determined that the decorative symbol 51 is not being changed (step S82: NO) (step S84). By executing the data transmission control process, data related to the image sound control performed in the image sound control board 140 is transmitted to the effect control board 130. Then, the transmitted data is transferred to the lamp control board 150 by performing a data transfer process (see step S12 in FIG. 36) in the sub CPU 131 of the effect control board 130. Thereby, based on the data regarding image sound control, various effect means (the 1st effect character 71, the frame lamp 37, etc.) can be controlled so that it may synchronize with the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5, and the effect by the speaker 24. Specifically, for example, the first effect actor 71 can be operated so as to synchronize with the display of the background image illustrated in FIG. 7 as the background of the first effect agent 71.

[Command Reception Processing by Image Sound Control Board 140]
Hereinafter, the command reception processing by the image sound control board 140 will be described with reference to FIGS. 43 and 44. 43 and 44 are detailed flowcharts of the command reception process in step S81 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 43, for example, based on the information included in the received command, the overall CPU 141 transmits the command from the effect control board 130 in accordance with the process of step S102 (see FIG. 37). It is determined whether the command is an operation notification command (step S811).

  When the overall CPU 141 determines that the received command is an operation notification command (step S811: YES), the overall CPU 141 executes an operation notification command reception process (step S812). By executing the operation notification command receiving process, display control is performed according to the operation by the player. For example, in the button pressing effect performed prior to the hitting action effect, when the player presses the effect button 26 during a predetermined valid period (see FIG. 9A), the overall CPU 141 The display of the hit notification image is started at the timing according to the pressing.

  When the overall CPU 141 performs the process of step S812 or determines that the received command is not an operation notification command (step S811: NO), for example, based on information included in the received command, the command It is determined whether or not it is a change effect start command transmitted from the effect control board 130 in accordance with the process of step S111 (see FIG. 39) (step S813).

  When the overall CPU 141 determines that the received command is a change effect start command (step S813: YES), the overall CPU 141 executes a change effect start process for starting a change effect according to the received change effect start command (step S814). . Thereby, the decorative design 51 starts to change. In addition, for example, when an operation effect (pseudo continuous confirmation operation effect, development confirmation operation effect, or hit confirmation operation effect) is executed during the change effect, the overall CPU 141 sets the operation effect set by the effect control board 130. Information is set in the control RAM 145. Thereby, the operation effect is executed at a predetermined timing determined in advance by the effect control board 130. The overall CPU 141 sets the effective period setting information in the control RAM 145 together with the setting information of the hit determination operation effect when the hit determination operation effect accompanied by the button press effect is executed.

  When the overall CPU 141 performs the process of step S814 or determines that the received command is not a variation effect start command (step S813: NO), for example, based on the information included in the received command, It is determined whether or not the command is a variable effect end command transmitted from the effect control board 130 in accordance with the process of step S122 (see FIG. 37) (step S815).

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that the received command is a variation effect end command (step S815: YES), the overall CPU 141 executes a variation effect end process (step S816). As a result, the decorative symbol 51 ends variably and is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination. Further, the overall CPU 141 deletes, for example, the setting information related to the operation effect set in the process of step S814 from the control RAM 145.

  When the overall CPU 141 performs the process of step S816, or determines that the received command is not the variable effect end command (step S816: NO), the command is in accordance with the process of step S124 (see FIG. 37). It is determined whether the command is an opening effect start command transmitted from the effect control board 130 (step S817).

  When the overall CPU 141 determines that the received command is an opening effect start command (step S817: YES), the overall CPU 141 starts executing the opening effect according to the setting information included in the opening effect start command (step S818). For example, in the case of a jackpot related to winning a prize at the first starting port 11, since the jackpot type that triggered the current jackpot game is not notified until a predetermined round game (the round game of the 14R) starts, the general CPU 141 The execution of the opening effect that cannot be distinguished from the jackpot type is started.

  When the overall CPU 141 performs the process of step S818 or determines that the received command is not the opening effect start command (step S817: NO), the command is in accordance with the process of step S1269 (see FIG. 41). It is determined whether or not the command is an effect start command during a normal round transmitted from the effect control board 130 (step S819).

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that the received command is an effect start command during a normal round (step S819: YES), the overall CPU 141 executes an effect start process during a normal round that executes an effect according to the number of rounds R of the current round game. (Step S820). Thereby, for example, execution of a game effect (see FIG. 17A, FIG. 18A) that implies to the player whether or not the V region 195 will be opened long with the start of the round game of the 13R. Is started, or execution of a result notification effect for informing whether the V winning is easy or not is started with the start of the 14th round game. This normal round production start process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  When the overall CPU 141 executes the process of step S820 or determines that the received command is not an effect start command during a normal round (step S819: NO), the command is transferred to the process of step S128 (see FIG. 38). In response, it is determined whether or not the command is an effect start command during the short open round transmitted from the effect control board 130 (step S821). The effect start command during the short open round is a command indicating that the short open round game related to the second big prize opening 19 is started and the current round number R (“15” in the present embodiment).

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that the received command is an effect start command during the short opening round (step S821: YES), the 15R short opening round game for opening the second big winning opening 19 is started. Therefore, the execution of the in-round effect indicating that the result notification effect (failure notification) has been performed is started (step S822). This in-round effect is executed until the start of the ending period that comes after the end of the 16R round game.

  When the overall CPU 141 executes the process of step S822 or determines that the received command is not an effect start command during the short open round (step S821: NO), the command is the process of step S130 (see FIG. 38). Accordingly, it is determined whether or not the command is an effect start command during the long open round transmitted from the effect control board 130 (step S823). The long open round effect start command is a command indicating that the long open round game related to the second big prize opening 19 is started and the current round number R (“15” in the present embodiment).

  When the general CPU 141 determines that the received command is an effect start command during a long open round (step S823: YES), a long open round game that opens the second big prize opening 19 and the V area 195 for a long time is started. Therefore, the execution of the pre-V prize notification effect (see FIGS. 16B and 18C) that prompts the player to launch a game ball in the V area 195 is started (step S824). The pre-V-winning notification effect is executed until a timing corresponding to the V-winning or a predetermined execution end timing.

  When the overall CPU 141 executes the process of step S824 or determines that the received command is not an effect start command during the long open round (step S823: NO), the command is the process of step S132 (see FIG. 38). In response to this, it is determined whether or not it is a V winning notification effect start command transmitted from the effect control board 130 (step S825).

  When the overall CPU 141 determines that the received command is a V winning notification effect start command indicating that a V prize has been won (step S825: YES), the overall CPU 141 executes the pre-V winning notification effect that has been executed in the process of step S824. The process ends at a timing corresponding to the V prize (step S826). Then, the overall CPU 141 starts to execute the V winning notification effect for notifying that the transition to the probability changing game state after the end of the jackpot game is confirmed (step S827). For example, the overall CPU 141 displays a V winning notification image for notifying V winning such as “V” as an effect display of the V winning notification effect, and outputs a V winning sound from the speaker 24.

  When the overall CPU 141 executes the process of step S827 or determines that the received command is not the V winning notification effect start command (step S825: NO), the command is transferred to the process of step S135 (see FIG. 38). In response, it is determined whether or not the winning designation notification command is transmitted from the effect control board 130 (step S828). The winning designation notification command is a command for notifying the first grand prize opening 13 that a game ball has won.

  When the CPU 141 determines that the received command is a winning designation notification command (step S828: YES), the CPU 141 executes an over winning sound output process (step S829). The over winning sound output processing will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  When the overall CPU 141 executes the over winning sound output processing in step S829 or determines that the received command is not a winning designation notification command (step S828: NO), the command is that in step S137 (see FIG. 38). It is determined whether or not the command is an ending effect start command transmitted from the effect control board 130 in accordance with the process (step S830).

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that the received command is an ending effect start command (step S830: YES), the overall CPU 141 starts executing a predetermined ending effect (step S831). For example, when the received ending effect start command is an ending effect start command for starting execution of the probability change transition ending effect for notifying the transition to the probability change game state after the jackpot game ends, the overall CPU 141 performs the probability change transition ending effect. Start execution. In addition, when the received ending effect start command is an ending effect start command for starting execution of the short-time transition ending effect informing the transition to the short-time game state after the jackpot game ends, the general CPU 141 performs the short-time transition ending effect. Start execution.

  When the overall CPU 141 executes the process of step S831, or determines that the received command is not the ending effect start command (step S830: NO), the process according to another command transmitted from the effect control board 130 Is executed (step S832), and the process proceeds to step S82.

[Direction start processing during normal round by image sound control board 140]
Hereinafter, the effect start process during the normal round by the image sound control board 140 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 45 is a detailed flowchart of the effect start processing during the normal round in step S820 of FIG. If the overall CPU 141 determines that the command received from the effect control board 130 is an effect start command during a normal round (step S819: YES), the overall CPU 141 performs the following processing. Here, the normal round production start command is a command indicating setting information (see FIG. 41) regarding the type of jackpot, the current round number R, and the over winning sound. The round number R is a variable that is updated in the game control board 100 every time a round game is started (see FIG. 31).

  As illustrated in FIG. 45, the overall CPU 141 resets the winning number Z to the first big winning opening 13 used for an over winning sound output process (see FIG. 46) described later to “0” (step S8201). With this process, every time a round game is started, the winning number Z to the first big winning opening 13 is reset to “0”.

  Next, the overall CPU 141 determines whether or not the type of jackpot indicated by the in-round production start command is a jackpot based on winning at the first start port 11 (step S8202).

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that the winning is based on winning at the first starting port 11, whether or not the 13R round game is started based on the current round number R indicated by the effect start command during the normal round. Is determined (step S8203).

  When the overall CPU 141 determines that the 13R round game is started (step S8203: YES), the overall CPU 141 starts execution of a game effect that suggests to the player whether or not the V area 195 is to be released (step S8204). ). Specifically, the general CPU 141 displays, for example, an effect image (see FIGS. 17A and 18A) that directs the player's attention to the second grand prize opening 19 (V area 195). An effect display such as display on the display screen of the display device 5 is performed, and an effect sound is output from the speaker 24 along with the effect display. The game effect is executed until the 14th round game is started.

  On the other hand, when determining that the 13R round game is not started (step S8203: NO), the overall CPU 141 determines whether the 14R round game is started based on the current round number R (step S8203). Step S8205).

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that the round game of the 14th R is to be started (step S8205: YES), whether the type of jackpot based on the winning to the first start port 11 is per long opening (jackpot symbol B) It is determined whether or not (step S8206).

  When the overall CPU 141 determines that it is per long opening (step S8206: YES), the overall CPU 141 starts execution of a result notification effect (success notification) that notifies that V winning is easy (step S8207). Specifically, the overall CPU 141 displays, for example, a message “success!” And an effect image that attracts the player's attention to the second big prize opening 19 (V area 195) on the display screen ( 18 (B)), the effect sound is output from the speaker 24 along with the effect display. The result notification effect (success notification) is executed until the 15th round game is started.

  On the other hand, if the overall CPU 141 determines that it is not per long opening, that is, per short opening, the overall CPU 141 starts executing a result notification effect (failure notification) that notifies that V winning is not easy (step S8208). . Specifically, the overall CPU 141 displays, for example, a message “failure” on the display screen (see FIG. 17B), and outputs an effect sound from the speaker 24 along with the effect display. The result notification effect (failure notification) is executed until the 15th round game is started.

  When the overall CPU 141 executes the process of step S8208, if it is determined that the winning is not based on the winning to the first start port 11 (step S8202: NO), if the overall CPU 141 executes the process of step S8204, When it is determined that the round game is not started (step S8205: NO), or when the process of step S8207 is executed, the process proceeds to step S821 (see FIG. 44).

[Over winning sound output processing by image sound control board 140]
Hereinafter, the over winning sound output processing by the image sound control board 140 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 46 is a detailed flowchart of the over winning sound output process in step S829 of FIG. If the overall CPU 141 determines that the received command is a winning designation notification command for notifying the first grand prize opening 13 that a game ball has won (step S828: YES), as illustrated in FIG. It is determined whether or not a jackpot game is being played (step S 8291). For example, if the overall CPU 141 receives the opening effect start command from the effect control board 130 and ends the execution of the probability transition ending effect or the time-shifted ending effect, it determines that the game is a big hit game. .

  Here, in the present embodiment, when the round game is started during the jackpot game, the general CPU 141 selects any of the effect start command during the normal round, the effect start command during the short open round, or the effect start command during the long open round. One command is always received from the effect control board 130. These three commands are commands indicating the current round number R. The overall CPU 141 can determine how many round games the currently played round game is based on information on the round number R included in the received command.

  Furthermore, the production start command during the normal round is a command including setting information related to the over winning sound as described above with reference to FIG. Therefore, the overall CPU 141 can determine which over winning sound is selected as the over winning sound related to the current round game on the effect control board 130 based on the over winning sound setting information included in the command.

  First, when the overall CPU 141 determines that a big hit game is being played (step S 8291: YES), the overall CPU 141 determines whether or not it is a big hit based on a winning at the first start port 11 (step S 8292).

  When the overall CPU 141 determines that the winning is based on winning at the first start port 11 (step S8292: YES), the effect start command during the normal round, the effect start command during the short open round received from the effect control board 130, Alternatively, based on the effect start command during the long open round, it is determined whether or not the 14R round game is started (step S8293).

  In the present embodiment, when a big hit is made based on a winning at the first start port 11, the type of the big win is not notified until the 14th round game is executed. Then, a result notification effect (success notification or failure notification) for notifying whether the V winning is easy or not is executed along with the start of the 14th round game, thereby notifying the type of jackpot. For this reason, the over winning sound suggesting the type of jackpot (per short opening or long opening) related to the first starting port 11 is output along with the over winning until the 14th round game is started ( (See FIG. 16). For this reason, the overall CPU 141 does not perform the following processing after the 14th round game in the jackpot game related to the winning at the first start port 11.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a big hit based on a winning at the first starting port 11 (step S8293: NO), that is, when it is a big hit based on a winning at the second starting port 12, the 15th round game is performed. It is determined whether or not it has been interrupted (step S8294). In the present embodiment, when the 16R long opening is reached based on the winning at the second starting opening 12, a round game is performed in which the second large winning opening 19 and the V region 195 are long opened at the 15th R. If V is won during this round game, V winning sound for notifying that the transition to the probabilistic gaming state after the jackpot game has been confirmed is the same as in the case of the long opening based on winning at the first starting port 11. Is output. In the present embodiment, the V winning sound is output with priority over the over winning sound. Therefore, the over winning sound is not output even if the 15th round game is performed and the over winning is achieved. For this reason, the overall CPU 141 does not perform the following process during the 15R round game in the jackpot game related to winning in the second starting port 12.

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that the 14R round game is not started in the jackpot based on the winning at the first starting port 11 (step S8293: YES), or based on the winning at the first starting port 11 When it is determined that the game is not a big win (that is, a big win based on the winning at the second start port 12), when it is determined that the 15R round game is not being performed (step S8294: NO), the first big winning port 13 is reached. Is updated to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S8295).

  Next, the general CPU 141 calculates a specified number Zmax (“9” in the present embodiment) in which the number Z of winnings to the first big winning opening 13 is the number of game balls that defines the closing timing of the first big winning opening 13. It is determined whether or not the number has been exceeded (step S8296).

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that the number Z of winning prizes to the first grand prize opening 13 exceeds the specified number Zmax (step S8296: YES), the overall CPU 141 outputs an over winning sound based on the effect start command during the normal round (step S8297). ). Specifically, the overall CPU 141 causes the speaker 24 to output the over winning sound selected on the effect control board 130 by the process of step S1267 (see FIG. 41), for example.

  When the overall CPU 141 executes the process of step S8297 and determines that it is not a jackpot game (step S8291: NO), the round game of the 14th round is started in the jackpot based on the winning at the first start port 11. When it is determined that it is not before (step S8293: NO), when it is determined that it is not a jackpot based on winning at the first start port 11 (that is, jackpot based on winning at the second start port 12), the 15th round When it is determined that a game is being performed (step S8294: YES), or when it is determined that the winning number Z to the first big winning opening 13 does not exceed the prescribed number Zmax of the first big winning opening 13 (step The process proceeds to S8307 (NO) and S830 (see FIG. 44).

  If the current round number R included in the effect start command during the normal round (see FIG. 43) is 1 to 7, a short open round game (see FIG. 14) that opens the first big prize opening 13 shortly. ) Is performed, the process illustrated in FIG. 46 may not be performed.

[Variation processing by image acoustic control board 140]
Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 47, the process during variation by the image sound control board 140 will be described. FIG. 47 is a detailed flowchart of the changing process in step S83 of FIG. If the overall CPU 141 determines that the decorative symbol 51 is being changed (step S82: YES), as illustrated in FIG. 47, the overall CPU 141 determines whether it is the execution start timing of the pseudo-continuous action effect. (Step S8311).

  When the overall CPU 141 determines that it is the execution start timing of the pseudo-continuous action operation effect (step S8311: YES), based on the setting information set in the effect control board 130 in the process of step S1103 (see FIG. 40), Display of the pseudo continuous confirmation notification image (see FIG. 7A) on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5 is started (step S8312). In addition, the overall CPU 141 transmits data for operating the first effect actor 71 to the effect control board 130 at the display timing of the pseudo-continuous notification image. This data is transferred from the effect control board 130 to the lamp control board 150 by a data transfer process (see step S12 in FIG. 36) (see step S911 in FIG. 48). Thereby, the execution of the pseudo continuous determination operation effect that the first effect agent 71 operates so as to synchronize with the effect display for displaying the pseudo continuous determination notification image on the display screen is realized.

  On the other hand, if the overall CPU 141 determines that it is not the execution start timing of the pseudo-confirmed operation effect (step S8311: NO), the overall CPU 141 determines whether it is the execution start timing of the development confirmation operation effect (step S8313).

  When the overall CPU 141 determines that it is the execution start timing of the development confirmation operation effect (step S8313: YES), the general CPU 141 develops based on the setting information set in the effect control board 130 in the process of step S1106 (see FIG. 40). Display of the fixed notification image (see FIG. 7B) is started (step S8314). In addition, the overall CPU 141 transmits data for operating the first effect actor 71 to the lamp control board 150 via the effect control board 130 at the display timing of the development confirmation notification image. Thereby, execution of the development confirmation operation effect that operates the first effect agent 71 so as to synchronize with the effect display for displaying the development confirmation notification image on the display screen is realized.

  On the other hand, if the overall CPU 141 determines that it is not the execution start timing of the development confirmation operation effect (step S8313: NO), the overall CPU 141 determines whether it is the execution start timing of the hit determination operation effect (step S8315).

  When the overall CPU 141 determines that it is the execution start timing of the winning action production effect (step S8315: YES), the overall CPU 141 performs a win based on the setting information set in the process of step S1109 (see FIG. 40) on the production control board 130. Display of the fixed notification image (see FIG. 7C) is started (step S8316). In addition, the overall CPU 141 transmits data for operating the first effect actor 71 to the lamp control board 150 via the effect control board 130 at the display timing of the hit confirmation notification image. Thereby, the execution of the hit confirmation operation effect for operating the first effect agent 71 so as to synchronize with the effect display for displaying the hit confirmation notification image on the display screen is realized.

  When the overall CPU 141 performs the process of step S8316, performs the process of step S8312, performs the process of step S8314, or determines that it is not the execution start timing of the winning action presentation (step S8315: NO), it is determined whether or not it is the execution end timing of the pseudo-continuous action production effect (step S8317).

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that it is the execution end timing of the pseudo continuous determination operation effect (step S8317: YES), the overall CPU 141 deletes the pseudo continuous determination notification image that has been displayed in the process of step S8312 from the display screen (step S8318). . In addition, the overall CPU 141 transmits data for returning the first effect actor 71 to the storage position to the lamp control board 150 via the effect control board 130 at the erasing timing of the pseudo continuous determination notification image. As a result, the execution of the pseudo-continuous action production effect ends.

  On the other hand, if the overall CPU 141 determines that it is not the execution end timing of the pseudo-confirmed action effect (step S8317: NO), the overall CPU 141 determines whether it is the execution end timing of the development confirmation action effect (step S8319).

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that it is the execution end timing of the development confirmation operation effect (step S8319: YES), the overall CPU 141 deletes the development confirmation notification image that has been displayed in the process of step S8314 (step S8320). In addition, the overall CPU 141 transmits data for returning the first effect actor 71 to the storage position at the erasing timing of the development confirmation notification image to the lamp control board 150 via the effect control board 130. Thereby, the execution of the development confirmation operation effect ends.

  On the other hand, when the overall CPU 141 determines that it is not the execution end timing of the development confirmation operation effect (step S8319: NO), the overall CPU 141 determines whether it is the execution end timing of the hit determination operation effect (step S8321).

  If the overall CPU 141 determines that it is the execution end timing of the hit confirmation operation effect (step S8321: YES), the overall CPU 141 deletes the hit notification image that has been displayed in the process of step S8316 (step S8322). In addition, the overall CPU 141 transmits data for returning the first effect actor 71 to the storage position at the timing of erasing the hit confirmation notification image to the lamp control board 150 via the effect control board 130. Thereby, the execution of the hit confirmation operation effect is finished.

  The overall CPU 141 performs the process of step S8322, performs the process of step S8318, performs the process of step S8320, or determines that it is not the execution end timing of the winning action presentation (step S8321: NO), the process proceeds to the data transmission control process (see FIG. 42) in step S84.

[Timer interrupt processing by lamp control board 150]
Next, timer interrupt processing executed in the lamp control board 150 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing executed in the lamp control board 150. The lamp control board 150 is transmitted from the image sound control board 140 via the command from the effect control board 130 and the effect control board 130 in a normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on and when the power is turned off. 48, a series of processes illustrated in FIG. 48 are repeatedly executed at regular intervals.

  As illustrated in FIG. 48, the lamp CPU 151 of the lamp control board 150 first executes a data reception process for receiving data relating to image sound control transmitted from the image sound control board 140 via the effect control board 130. (Step S911). Based on the data relating to the image sound control received by the process of step S911, the lamp CPU 151 synchronizes with the display by the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5 and the effect by the speaker 24. Control the panel lamp 25 and the like.

  Subsequently, the lamp CPU 151 determines whether it is the execution start timing of the motion effect based on the data received in step S911 (step S912). Specifically, for example, at the timing when the background image for action effect (see FIG. 7) is displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5, the data for operating the first effect agent 71 is the image sound control board 140. Sent from The lamp CPU 151 determines whether it is the execution start timing of the motion effect based on whether this data is received.

  When the lamp CPU 151 determines that it is the execution start timing of the operation effect (step S912: YES), the first effect agent 71 is based on the data for operating the first effect agent 71 received in step S911. Is started (step S913). Accordingly, the first effect actor 71 is operated with the operation pattern (see FIG. 40) set by the effect control board 130 so as to synchronize with the display of the motion effect background image, and the operation effect is executed. Is realized.

  When the lamp CPU 151 performs the process of step S913 or determines that it is not the execution start timing of the operation effect (step S912: NO), the lamp CPU 151 performs the operation effect execution end timing based on the data received in step S911. It is determined whether or not there is (step S914). Specifically, for example, data for returning the first effect actor 71 to the storage position at the timing when the operation effect background image is erased from the display screen is transmitted from the image acoustic control board 140. The lamp CPU 151 determines whether or not it is the execution end timing of the motion effect based on whether or not this data has been received.

  If the lamp CPU 151 determines that it is the execution end timing of the operation effect (step S914: YES), the lamp effector 151 returns the first effect object 71 to the storage position (step S915). Thereby, the execution of the operation effect is completed.

  When the lamp CPU 151 executes the process of step S915 or determines that it is not the execution end timing of the operation effect (step S914: NO), it is determined whether or not the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 is operated by the player. Judgment is made (step S916). For example, based on whether a detection signal from a sensor that detects an operation (for example, pressing) of the effect button 26 or a detection signal from a sensor that detects an operation of the effect key 27 is input, the effect button 26 or the effect key It is determined whether or not 27 has been operated.

  When the lamp CPU 151 determines that the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 has been operated (step S916: YES), the lamp CPU 151 transmits an operation command to that effect to the effect control board 130 (step S917). Thereby, control according to the operation of the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 by the player is performed on the effect control board 130, the image sound control board 140, and the lamp control board 150. For example, in the button pressing effect performed prior to the winning action operation effect, when the player presses the effect button 26 during a predetermined valid period, the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 The winning action operation starts.

  When the lamp CPU 151 executes the process of step S917 or determines that the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 has not been operated by the player (step S916: NO), the lamp CPU 151 returns the process to step S911.

[Modification]
In the above embodiment, it has been described that the processing shown in FIGS. 36 to 41 is performed by the effect control board 130 and the processing shown in FIGS. 42 to 47 is performed by the image sound control board 140. In another embodiment, some or all of these processes may be executed on any of the effect control board 130, the image sound control board 140, and the lamp control board 150.

  The configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the operation mode of each member described in the above embodiment are merely examples, and it goes without saying that the present invention can be realized with other configurations and operation modes. Further, the order of processing, the set value, the threshold value used for determination, etc. in the flowcharts described above are merely examples, and the present invention can be realized with other orders and values without departing from the scope of the present invention. Needless to say.

[Configuration of gaming machine according to the present invention and its effects]
As described above, the gaming machine according to the present invention may have the following configuration. The parentheses are merely examples.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a special game determination means (for example, S309 in FIG. 27) for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player when the start condition is satisfied, and a predetermined image display means (for example, a liquid crystal display). A predetermined effect image (for example, a pseudo-continuous notification image shown in FIG. 7A, a development fixed notification image shown in FIG. 7B, or a hit determination notification image shown in FIG. 7C) on the display screen of the display device 5). Display effect means (for example, S8312, S8314, or S8316 in FIG. 47) and an action effect that operates a movable accessory (for example, the first effect accessory 71) based on the determination result by the special game determination means. Movable display effect means for performing (for example, S913 in FIG. 48), and the display effect means performs the operation effect by the movable accessory effect means based on the determination result by the special game determination means. Based on the determination result by the first display effect means (for example, S8312 in FIG. 47) for displaying the first effect image (for example, the pseudo continuous determination notification image) on the image display means and the special game determination means, Along with the action effect by the movable accessory effect means, a second display effect means (for example, FIG. 47) for causing the image display means to display a second effect image (for example, a development confirmation notification image) different from the first effect image. (For example, the first effect combination 71 operates and a pseudo continuous determination operation effect that displays a pseudo continuous determination notification image on the display screen as the background of the first effect combination 71 may be performed. In addition, the first effect actor 71 operates, and the development confirmation notification image which is an effect image different from the pseudo-continuous notification image is displayed on the display screen as the background of the first effect actor 71. Operating performance may be made).

  According to the above configuration, the operation effect for displaying the first effect image and the operation effect for displaying the second effect image are performed. For this reason, when the operation mode of the movable accessory is different, these two operation effects can be distinguished and recognized by the player due to the difference in the operation mode. Further, when the operation mode of the movable accessory is the same, the effect images are different, so that the two operation effects can be distinguished and allowed to be recognized by the player.

  In another configuration of the gaming machine, the action effect includes a first action effect and a second action effect that can be different from the first action effect (for example, the operation pattern of the first effect object 71). Are prepared), the first display effect means includes the first display effect means on the image display means according to the first action effect by the movable accessory effect means based on the determination result by the special game determination means. The first display image is displayed, and the second display effect means causes the image display means to display the first action effect with the first action effect based on the determination result by the special game determination means. Two effect images may be displayed (for example, the operation mode of the first effect object 71 in the pseudo-continuous determination operation effect and the development determination operation effect may be the same).

  According to the said structure, based on the determination result of special symbol determination, a different effect image is displayed with a 1st operation | movement effect. For this reason, even if the operation | movement aspect of a movable accessory is the same, the 1st operation effect which displays a 1st effect image, and a 2nd effect image are displayed by the effect image displayed with an operation effect differing It is possible to make the player recognize the first operation effect.

  In addition, a gaming machine having another configuration is advantageous in that a special game (for example, a jackpot game per short opening, a jackpot game per long opening, or a jackpot game per 16R long opening) that is advantageous to the player due to establishment of the start condition. ) To determine whether or not to execute a special game determination means (for example, S309 in FIG. 27), and a special winning area (for example, the first state) that can change between a first state in which game balls are difficult to pass and a second state in which game balls are easily passed through 1 special winning opening 13), detecting means for detecting that a game ball has passed through the special winning area (for example, S708 in FIG. 35, first big winning opening switch 115), and the special game judging means. Special game execution means (for example, S6 in FIG. 22) for executing the special game including the game for changing the special prize area to the second state when it is determined to execute the game; During the execution of the special game by the special game execution means, a first effect (for example, a result notification effect, a pre-V prize notification effect, or a V prize notification) that informs whether or not the player is in an advantageous state thereafter. Based on the detection by the detection means (for example, S712 in FIG. 35, S135 in FIG. 38, for example), first effect executing means (for example, S824 or S827 in FIG. 44, S8207 or S8208 in FIG. 45) S829 in FIG. 44, and second effect executing means (for example, S8297 in FIG. 46) for executing the second effect (for example, outputting over winning sound), the second effect executing means being the first effect executing means. To control that the second effect can be executed during the special game before the first effect is executed (for example, the 14th round game in which the result notification effect is executed) Until the start is possible is output over the winning sound with the over-winning).

  According to the above configuration, the second effect can be executed based on the winning of the game ball in the special winning area until the first effect that informs whether or not the player is in an advantageous state is executed thereafter. It is. Thereby, it becomes possible to improve the interest until the first performance is executed. Moreover, a special game can be performed without impairing the interest after the first performance is performed.

  In addition, a gaming machine having another configuration is advantageous in that a special game (for example, a jackpot game per short opening, a jackpot game per long opening, or a jackpot game per 16R long opening) that is advantageous to the player due to establishment of the start condition. ) To determine whether or not to execute a special game determination means (for example, S309 in FIG. 27), and a special winning area (for example, the first state) that can change between a first state in which game balls are difficult to pass and a second state in which game balls are easily passed through 1 special winning opening 13), detecting means for detecting that a game ball has passed through the special winning area (for example, S708 in FIG. 35, first big winning opening switch 115), and the special game judging means. Special game execution means (for example, S6 in FIG. 22) for executing the special game including the game for changing the special prize area to the second state when it is determined to execute the game; During the execution of the special game by the special game execution means, a first effect (for example, a result notification effect, a pre-V prize notification effect, or a V prize notification) that informs whether or not the player is in an advantageous state thereafter. Based on the detection by the detection means (for example, S712 in FIG. 35, S135 in FIG. 38), for example, first effect control means (for example, S824 or S827 in FIG. 44, S8207 or S8208 in FIG. 45) for executing the effect) S829 in FIG. 44, and second effect control means (for example, S8297 in FIG. 46) for executing the second effect (for example, outputting an over-winning sound), and the second effect control means is the first effect control means. While the first effect is being executed, the execution of the second effect is restricted (for example, during the execution of the result notification effect or the V prize notification effect, Is executed in priority than the output of winning sounds).

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to execute the first effect in which important information of higher interest to the player regarding the game is notified over the second effect. For this reason, it can suppress that the production effect of a 1st production falls, improving interest property by performing a 2nd production.

  In addition, the gaming machine of other configuration is based on the special winning area (for example, the first big winning opening 13) that can be changed between the first state in which the game ball hardly passes and the second state in which the game ball easily passes, and the establishment of the starting condition. , A special game determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game for changing the special winning area to the second state (for example, S309 in FIG. 27), and when it is determined to execute the special game, One special game (for example, a jackpot game based on a short opening based on a winning at the first starting port 11 in FIG. 14A) and a second special game (for example, FIG. 14) that is more advantageous to the player than the first special game 14 (B) special game execution means for executing any one of a plurality of special games (for example, FIG. 22). S6) and the special prize area Based on detection by the detection means (for example, S708 in FIG. 35, first first prize opening switch 115) for detecting that the game ball has passed (for example, S712 in FIG. 35, S135 in FIG. 38, 44 (S829), any one of a plurality of effects including a first effect (for example, over winning sound A) or a second effect (for example, over winning sound B (or over winning sound C)). A specific effect execution means (for example, S8297 in FIG. 46) for executing a specific effect in a mode (for example, outputting an over winning sound), and selecting the second effect mode when the second special game is being performed The selection rate that is higher than the selection rate of the second performance mode when the first special game is being performed (for example, over winning sound B (or over winning sound C)) The Than when the jackpot gaming is being performed, the higher when the jackpot gaming according to per length open has been performed) in accordance with.

  According to the above configuration, when the specific effect is executed in the second effect mode, the type of the special game currently being executed may be a second special game that is more advantageous to the player than the first special game. Can be suggested or reported. Thus, the player can enjoy the game while expecting that the special game currently being executed may be the second special game.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 5 Liquid crystal display device 11 1st starting area 12 2nd starting area 13 1st grand prize opening 19 2nd big prize opening 24 Speaker 26 Production button 71 1st production actor 100 Game control board 101 Main CPU
111 1st start opening switch 112 2nd start opening switch 115 1st grand prize opening switch 116 2nd big prize opening switch 117 V prize opening switch 118 1st big prize opening control section 119 2nd big prize opening control section 120 V winning prize Mouth control unit 130 Production control board 131 Sub CPU
134 RTC
140 Image Sound Control Board 141 General CPU
150 Lamp control board 151 Lamp CPU
191 First blade member 192 Second blade member 195 V region 196 Loss region

The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a special game determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game that is advantageous to the player when the start condition is satisfied, a first state in which the game ball is difficult to pass, and a second state in which the game ball is easy to pass. the status and special winning region may change, and detection means for detecting that said special pay area gaming ball passes, when it is determined to execute the special game by the special game determination means, said special pay A special game executing means for executing the special game for executing the round game for changing the area to the second state a plurality of times, and a game ball that has passed through the special winning area in each round game based on detection by the detecting means and the number information memory means for storing number information about the number of, then the first notification effect of notifying whether an advantageous state for the player, and the number information in advance The second notification effect to be executed in response to the match the order was given value, and a viable presentation control means during execution of the special game, before Ki演 output control means, said first notification During the round game in which the effect is not executed, the second notification effect is controlled to be executable, while the execution of the second notification effect is restricted during the round game in which the first notification effect is being executed.

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Special game determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player due to establishment of the start condition;
A special winning area that can change between a first state in which game balls are difficult to pass and a second state in which game balls are easy to pass;
A detecting means for detecting that a game ball has passed through the special winning area; and a game for changing the special winning area to the second state when the special game determining means determines that the special game is to be executed. Special game execution means for executing the special game;
A first effect control means for executing a first effect for notifying whether or not the player is in an advantageous state during the execution of the special game by the special game execution means;
A second effect control means for executing a second effect based on detection by the detection means;
The second effect control means is a gaming machine that restricts execution of the second effect while the first effect is being executed by the first effect control means.

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