JP2017148270A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of connecting a change in a variation mode to an enhancement of game amusement.SOLUTION: The game machine includes: a first variation mode which sets a symbol variation time for a predetermined time or longer or for less than the predetermined time; and a second variation mode which sets the symbol variation time for the predetermined time or longer. The game machine can control a variation mode in the second variation mode on the basis of an establishment of a predetermined condition in the first variation mode. When controlling the variation mode in the second variation mode, if a specific reservation is being stored, a mode shift presentation is performed, and during the second variation mode, a second presentation is performed, but if the specific reservation is not being stored, the mode shift presentation is not performed and during the second variation mode, a first presentation corresponding to the first variation mode is performed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 45

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and is particularly applicable to a pachinko gaming machine or the like.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, the identification information is variably displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port, and if the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner, a predetermined benefit can be given to the player Those that perform special games are known. In this type of gaming machine, a predetermined variation time is set when the variation information of the identification information is displayed, and the identification information is generally displayed in a variable manner according to the set variation time. The length is a kind of barometer for estimating whether or not the identification information is variably displayed, that is, whether or not the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner. In such a conventional gaming machine, a plurality of variation modes having different conditions for setting the variation time of the identification information are provided, and the variation mode is known to change during the game progression process ( For example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-284298 A

  In the conventional gaming machine as described above, it is possible to bring about a change in the variation display mode of the identification information due to the change in the variation mode. However, although the variation mode has changed, for example, the variation mode often ends without displaying a variation display with a high expectation level, and there is a problem that the game entertainment cannot be sufficiently enhanced.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of linking a change in a variation mode to an improvement in gaming fun.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention employs the following configuration.

That is, the gaming machine of the first invention is
A starting opening where game balls can enter,
Acquisition information storage means for storing acquisition information acquired on the basis of the ball entering the start opening;
Identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information based on the acquired information;
A variation time setting means for setting a variation time of the identification information;
Special game execution means for executing a special game capable of giving a predetermined profit to the player based on the fact that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner;
A gaming machine equipped with
As a variation mode when the identification information is variably displayed, at least the variation time setting unit sets a variation time of the identification information to be a predetermined time or more or less than the predetermined time, and the variation time setting unit. And a second variation mode for setting the variation time of the identification information to be equal to or longer than the predetermined time,
Fluctuation mode control means for controlling the fluctuation mode to the second fluctuation mode based on the fact that a predetermined condition is established in the first fluctuation mode;
When the fluctuation mode control means controls the fluctuation mode to the second fluctuation mode, a mode transition effect executing means for executing a mode transition effect when predetermined acquisition information is stored in the acquisition information storage means;
It is characterized by having.

  According to the gaming machine of the first invention, when the variation mode becomes the second variation mode, the variation time related to the variation display of the identification information becomes a predetermined time or more, and the identification information is not variably displayed in a shorter time. In the second variation mode, the variation display for a short time in which it is difficult for the player to have a sense of expectation is not performed. Here, since the variation display of the identification information is performed based on the acquired information, the content (type) of the acquired information affects the result of the variation display of the identification information. In view of this, in the first aspect of the invention, when the variation mode is controlled to the second variation mode, the mode transition effect is executed when predetermined acquisition information is stored in the acquisition information storage means. In this way, in a situation where the variation display of the identification information is performed for a predetermined time or more, in other words, in a situation where the variation display is not performed for a short time in which the player is difficult to expect (that is, the second variation mode). Since the mode transition effect is performed when the variation display of the identification information based on the predetermined acquired information can be performed, the player's expectation is enhanced by executing the mode transition effect and the expectation is impaired. Therefore, it is possible to proceed with the game related to the variation display of the identification information.

  In the first variation mode, when the variation time setting means sets the variation time of the identification information to be a predetermined time or more or less than the predetermined time, the “variation time not less than the predetermined time” and the “variation time less than the predetermined time” are: Either one type or a plurality of types may be present, and when there are a plurality of types, it is possible to select and set one of a plurality of types of variation times. is there. Similarly, in the second variation mode, when the variation time setting means sets the variation time of the identification information to be equal to or greater than a predetermined time, there are a plurality of variations even if there is one type. Either of them may be used, and when there are a plurality of types, it is possible to select and set any one of a plurality of types of time. That is, the “variation time longer than the predetermined time” and the “variation time less than the predetermined time” may be either invariant time (fixed time) or variable time.

Next, the gaming machine of the second invention is the gaming machine of the first invention,
A first effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined first effect during the first variation mode;
When the change mode control means controls the change mode to the second change mode, if predetermined acquisition information is not stored in the acquisition information storage means, the mode change effect executing means executes the mode change effect. Instead, the first effect executing means executes the first effect even during the second variation mode.

  According to the gaming machine of the second invention, when the change mode is controlled to the second change mode, predetermined acquisition information is not stored in the acquisition information storage means, and the player's expectation is enhanced in the second change mode. If this is difficult, the mode transition effect is not executed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing that the variation mode has become the second variation mode. In addition, since the effect corresponding to the first variation mode (first effect) is performed even in the second variation mode, the control is (internally) the second variation mode, but the appearance is the first. As a change mode (before the mode change), it is possible to advance the game related to the change display of the identification information. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from expecting the player's expectation.

Further, the gaming machine of the third invention is the gaming machine of the first invention or the second invention,
A second effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined second effect during the second variation mode;
When the mode transition effect executing means executes the mode transition effect, the second effect executing means executes the second effect during the second variation mode.

  According to the gaming machine of the third invention, the player recognizes that the variation mode has become the second variation mode by the mode transition effect, and then performs the effect corresponding to the second variation mode (second effect). Therefore, it is possible to more effectively enhance the player's expectation for the variation display of the identification information in the second variation mode. In particular, in the second variation mode, since the variation time of the identification information is equal to or longer than a predetermined time, it is possible to sufficiently secure the execution time of the second effect. As a result, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest in the second variation mode.

A gaming machine according to a fourth invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third inventions,
The variation mode control means controls the variation mode to the second variation mode until at least the variation display of the identification information based on the predetermined acquisition information is performed.

  According to the gaming machine of the fourth aspect of the present invention, after the variation mode becomes the second variation mode, the variation display of the identification information based on the predetermined acquired information is always performed during the second variation mode. This allows the player to recognize that the variation mode becomes the second variation mode by executing the mode transition effect, enhances the player's expectation, and displays the identification information variation display to meet the expectation. This can be done during the two-variation mode. In addition, after the variation mode becomes the second variation mode, it is possible to perform an effect (second effect) corresponding to the second variation mode until at least the variation display of the identification information based on the predetermined acquisition information is performed. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest in the second variation mode.

A gaming machine according to a fifth invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth inventions,
A determination unit that determines whether the acquisition information stored in the acquisition information storage unit is the predetermined acquisition information;
As the special game, it has a first special game and a second special game that has a smaller amount of profit that can be given to the player than the first special game,
The special game executing means executes the first special game based on the fact that the identification information is stopped and displayed in the first specific mode, and the special game executing means executes the first special game based on the fact that the identification information is stopped and displayed in the second specific mode. 2 Run a special game,
The predetermined condition is that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a second specific mode,
The variation mode control means controls the variation mode after the second special game is executed to the second variation mode,
The determination means performs the determination before the second special game is executed.

  According to the gaming machine of the fifth invention, after the identification information is variably displayed, it is stopped and displayed in the second specific mode, and the predetermined acquisition information is stored in the acquisition information storage means until the second special game based on this is performed. If this is done, a mode transition effect will be performed when the variation mode after the execution of the second special game is controlled to the second variation mode. This makes it possible to increase the execution opportunity of the mode transition effect while utilizing the second special game with a small amount of profit that can be given to the player for the change of the change mode, and the game in the second change mode is played. It is possible to increase the chances of proceeding after making the person aware.

  Note that the number of executions of the determination performed before the second special game is executed may be one time or a plurality of times. For example, the determination is performed once immediately before the second special game is executed, or the determination is performed once just before the end of the variable display of the identification information (the variable display based on the second hit) that triggers the execution of the second special game. The identification information that triggers the execution of the second special game is determined several times during the execution of the variation display of the identification information that triggers the execution of the second special game. It is possible to take various modes such as performing determination a plurality of times from the start of display (variable display based on the second hit) to before the start of the second special game.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to connect the change of the change mode to the improvement of the gaming interest.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a back view of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board of the Example of this invention. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the main display device shown in FIG. 3, and is a view showing display devices provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the game machine. It is a table | surface which shows a response | compatibility etc. with the classification of winning and the opening pattern of a big prize opening. It is a table | surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a big hit type determination table, (C) is a reach determination table, (D) is a normal symbol per determination table, and (E) is a normal symbol variation. It is a pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a main interruption process. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of the process at the time of starting entrance. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol success / failure determination process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol random number shift process. It is a flowchart of the process during normal symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of a normal electric accessory process. It is a flowchart of special figure operation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of special figure 2 determination processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 success / failure determination processing. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of the special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of the special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of the special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game). It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of the number of reserved balls. It is a flowchart of a power-off monitoring process. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of a reception interruption process. It is a flowchart of a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a change production start process. It is a flowchart of a mode transition effect process. It is a figure which shows an example (battle production) of the production | generation aspect in limited variation mode (specific state). It is a flowchart of the fluctuation production end process of Example 2.

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described using examples. In the following, a special game (winning game) that can give a predetermined amount of game profit (for example, a prize ball) to the player can be executed when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed in accordance with the end of the variation display of the symbol. An example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 attached in the gaming machine frame 50. The gaming board 2 is a gaming machine. It is configured to be detachable from the frame 50. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the gaming board 2 is removed from the gaming machine frame 50. The gaming machine frame 50 includes a front frame 51 having a decorative surface, a main body frame 52 to which the gaming board 2 and the like are attached, and an outer frame 53 for attaching the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the island facility of the hall. The front frame 51, the main body frame 52, and the outer frame 53 are pivotally supported on one side end side and can be opened and closed.

  In addition, the front frame 51 can supply a launching handle 60 for launching a game ball with a launch intensity corresponding to the operation amount (rotation angle) of the player and a game ball stored and stored to the launching device side. A ball hitting tray (upper pan) 61 and a surplus ball tray (lower pan) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the ball hitting tray 61 are provided. The front frame 51 includes a first effect button 63a and a second effect button 63b that can be operated by the player during the execution of a game effect that is executed as the game progresses. In addition, a decorative frame lamp 66, a speaker 67, and the like are also provided.

  The effect button 63 functions as an input means that can be input by the player, and the effect button to be used can be properly used according to the type of game effect. When the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b is operated during the execution of the game effect, a predetermined operation-corresponding effect is performed based on the operation. Note that the configuration of the effect button 63 is not limited to the aspect of the first embodiment, and any input means (for example, the player can directly input by touching the button portion) can be used as long as the player can input. , Intrusion type, touch sensor type, etc.) or non-contact type input means (photoelectric type etc.) for detecting and inputting that part of the player's body is close .

  In the game board 2, a game area 3 in which a game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 60 flows down is surrounded by the rail member 4. The game board 2 is provided with a decorative board surface lamp 5. In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails 16 for guiding a game ball are projected. In addition, a ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the tip of the rail member 4, so that a game ball once guided to the game area can be prevented from returning to the launching device side.

  Further, an image display device 7 (effect display device) composed of a liquid crystal display device is provided near the center of the game area 3. The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is provided with an effect symbol display area 7b (also referred to as an “effect symbol display unit”) in which effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R (also simply referred to as “effect symbol 8”) are displayed. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R display a variation display in synchronization with a variation display of a first special symbol and a variation display of a second special symbol, which will be described later. The effect symbol display area 7b includes, for example, three symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The left symbol display area displays the left effect symbol 8L, and the middle symbol display area displays the medium effect. The symbol 8C is displayed, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the symbol display area on the right.

  Further, each of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is composed of a plurality of symbols (identification information) representing numbers “1” to “9”, for example. The left, middle, and right effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b are displayed on a first special symbol display 41a (also referred to as “first special symbol display unit”) described later (see FIG. 4). The result of the variable display of the first special symbol and the result of the variable display of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 41b (also referred to as “second special symbol display unit”) (that is, the special symbol validity determination) (Simply “success / failure determination”) are displayed so that the player can easily recognize them. It should be noted that any of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the production symbol may be simply referred to as “symbol” or “identification information”. Further, the special symbol display 41 and the image display device 7 for displaying the first special symbol, the second special symbol, the effect symbol, and the like correspond to one aspect of the “identification information display means” of the present invention.

  For example, if the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is 15R big hit, it is possible to stop display the effect symbol with the same three-digit double eye (also referred to as “hit effect symbol”) such as “777”. . In addition, when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is 2R big hit or small hit, a preset chance symbol such as “135” or a special symbol such as “3 ★ 3” (“short hit effect symbol”, “ It is also possible to stop and display the effect symbol with “small hit effect symbol”. Also, in the event of a loss, it is possible to stop and display the effect symbol with a rosette symbol (also referred to as a “delayed effect symbol”) in which at least one of the three symbols such as “637” and “373” is different. Is possible. Thereby, the player can easily grasp the progress of the game by looking at the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed. That is, the player generally does not directly grasp the result of the special symbol success / failure determination by looking at the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b, Grasp the effect symbols displayed in the symbol display area 7b. However, if the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is 2R big hit or small hit, the display mode (chance symbol or dedicated symbol) of the effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b is the same, so that the player It is difficult (impossible) to grasp the hit type (whether it is 2R big hit or small hit). The positions of the left, middle, and right symbol display areas do not need to be separately provided, and the display areas of the left, middle, and right effect symbols may be the entire symbol display area (effect symbol display area 7b). . In addition, as a variation display mode of the effect symbol, for example, there is a mode in which scroll display is performed in the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, the diagonal direction, and the like.

  On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to displaying the above-described game effect using the effect symbol (effect symbol game effect), a hit game effect to be executed in accordance with the hit game, Demo production etc. are displayed. In the effect symbol game effect, the hit game effect, and the demonstration effect, in addition to effect symbols such as numbers, effect images other than effect symbols such as background images and character images are also displayed.

  The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 includes a first effect hold display area 9c (first effect hold display unit) for displaying a first effect hold 9a according to the number of first special figure hold to be described later. There is a second effect hold display area 9d (second effect hold display section) for displaying the second effect hold 9b in accordance with the number of second special figure hold to be described later. Depending on the display mode (display number) of the first effect hold or the second effect hold, the stored number and the second feature of the first special figure hold displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a (see FIG. 4) described later. The stored number of the second special figure hold displayed on the figure hold indicator 43b can be easily shown to the player.

  A center decorative body 10 is provided in the vicinity of the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7 so as to surround the effect symbol display area 7b. A stage portion 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which a game ball can roll is provided below the center decorative body 10. A hollow warp portion 12 is provided on the left portion of the center decorative body 10. The warp unit 12 is provided with a warp inlet and a warp outlet. The warp flowing down the game area 3 is received from the warp inlet, and the game ball is discharged from the warp outlet and guided to the stage unit 11. The game ball guided to the rolling surface of the stage unit 11 can enter the first start port 20 described later with a higher possibility than the game ball not guided to the stage unit 11. Further, on the upper part of the center decorative body 10, there is an electric decoration member (board surface lamp 5) such as an LED, which can be turned on according to the gaming state, and a decoration member 13 that is shaped like a character or a figure is arranged. Yes.

  In addition, a movable decorative member 14 that is operable in accordance with a game effect is provided at the upper part of the center decorative body 10 and behind the decorative member 13. In FIG. 3, only a part of the movable decorative member 14 is visible. For example, the movable decorative member 14 falls downward in accordance with the execution of a game effect that is relatively likely to hit, and the movable decorative member 14 is movable. The decorative member covers the front surface of the display screen 7a, and most of the decorative member is visible. As a result, the player increases the sense of expectation for winning.

  Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a fixed winning device 19 having a non-variable first start port 20 that does not change the ease of entering a game ball is provided. A random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is obtained based on the game ball entering the first starting port 20, and if a predetermined condition is established, whether or not the first special symbol is true (first special symbol true / false) When the determination) is executed, the first special symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the determination result.

  Below the first start opening 20, there is provided a variable winning device 22 (also referred to as "variable start opening") having a variable second start opening 21 that changes the ease of entering a game ball. A random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is obtained based on the game ball entering the second starting port 21, and if a predetermined condition is established, whether or not the second special symbol is determined (second special symbol determination) ) Is executed, the second special symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the determination result.

  The variable winning device 22 includes a movable member 23 and opens and closes the second start port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. By this opening / closing operation, the second start port 21 can be changed from the first mode (closed state) to the second mode (open state) in which a game ball is more likely to enter than the first mode. is there. The movable member 23 is driven by a second start port solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5). In the first embodiment, the second starting port 21 allows the game ball to enter only when the movable member 23 is in the open state, and prevents the game ball from entering when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. Yes. The second starting port 21 is completely open when the movable member 23 is in the closed state, as long as the game ball is more difficult to enter when the movable member 23 is in the closed state than when the movable member 23 is in the open state. It may not be impossible to enter the ball.

  On the right side of the first start opening 20 in the game area 3, there is provided a first big winning device 31 (also referred to as a “first variable pitch opening”) having a first big winning opening 30. The first grand prize winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member 32, and opens / closes the first grand prize winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by a first big prize opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5). The first grand prize opening 30 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state. That is, the first variable entrance 31 is opened and closed by the opening / closing member 32 so that the game ball cannot enter (closed state) and the game ball can enter (open state). And can be changed.

  Further, in the game area 3 above the first big prize opening 30 and at the lower right part of the center decorative body 10, a second big prize winning device 36 ("second variable ball entry" having a second big prize opening 35 is provided. Is also provided). The second grand prize winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (blade member) 37, and opens and closes the second big prize winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The opening / closing member 37 is driven by a second big prize opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 5). The second big winning opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is in the open state.

  In other words, the second variable entrance 36 is in an inaccessible state (closed state) in which a game ball cannot enter and in an enterable state (open state) in which a game ball can enter by the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 37. And can be changed. The second grand prize winning device 36 is formed with a specific area 39 through which a game ball that has entered the second big prize winning opening 35 can pass. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a high probability state described later is generated based on the detection that at least one of the game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening 35 has passed the specific area 39. . That is, the specific area 39 is a probability changing operation port. Such a specific area 39 is not provided in the first big prize winning device 31.

  A gate 28 (game ball passage opening) through which a game ball can pass is provided in the right region of the center decorative body 10 in the game region 3. Based on the passing of the game ball to the gate 28, a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is obtained is obtained. When a predetermined condition is established, it is determined whether or not the second start port 21 is opened. When the symbol success / failure determination is executed, the normal symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination. When the winning normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second start port 21 is opened. Further, a plurality of general winning ports 27 are provided at the lower part of the game area 3. In the first embodiment, four general winning ports 27 are provided, three of which are left general winning ports provided on the left side of the first start port 20, and one of the first big winning ports 30. It is a right general prize opening on the right. The first start opening 20, the second start opening 21, the first grand prize opening 30, the second big prize opening 35, and the general prize opening 27 are entry holes that serve as a chance to pay out prize balls, respectively. When a game ball enters the mouth, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are paid out at each entrance. Specifically, the number of winning balls at the first starting port 20 is “3”, the number of winning balls at the second starting port 21 is “1”, and the number of winning balls at the first big winning port 20 and the second big winning port 35. Is “15”, and the number of prize balls in the general winning opening 27 is “10”.

  A game in which a plurality of entrances (the first start opening 20, the second start opening 21, the first big prize opening 30, the second big prize opening 35, the general prize opening 27 and the gate 28) are arranged in this way. The area 3 can be divided into a left game area (first area) 3A on the left side from the center in the left-right direction and a right game area (second area) 3B on the right side. The hitting method in which the game ball is fired so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called “left-handed”, and the hitting method in which the game ball is shot down in the right game area 3B is “right-handed” " Here, among the plurality of entrances, the first start opening 20 and the three left general winning entrances 27 are provided so that game balls flowing down the left game area 3A among the game areas 3 can enter. The second starting port 21, the first grand prize opening 30, the second major prize opening 35, the right general prize opening 27 and the gate 28 enter the game balls flowing down the right game area 3 </ b> B of the game areas 3. It is provided as possible. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game starts, the left strike is aimed at entering the first starting port 20. On the other hand, when the winning / unjudging determination is based on the winning at the first starting port 20 and the gaming state has changed, the gate 28, the second starting port 21, the first big winning port 30, and the second The goal is to enter the big prize opening 35. Further, when making a left turn, a game ball may enter the left general winning opening 27, and when making a right turn, a game ball may enter the right general winning opening 27. is there.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a main display 40 is disposed at the lower right portion of the game board 2. The main display 40 has a first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol display unit) that displays the first special symbol in a variable manner and stops, and a second special symbol display that displays the second special symbol in a variable manner and stopped. 41b (second special symbol display unit) and a normal symbol display unit 42 (normal symbol display unit) for variably displaying and stopping the normal symbol. In addition, the main indicator 40 includes a first special figure hold indicator 43a for displaying the number of stored decision determination information (first special figure hold) related to the first special symbol, and the determination information (second display) related to the second special symbol. 2nd special figure hold display 43b for displaying the number of stored 2 special figure hold), and a general figure hold display 44 for displaying the number of stored operation (normal figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42 is included. ing.

  The main display 40 also includes a hit indicator 48 indicating that the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination or the second special symbol success / failure determination is successful, the first special symbol success / failure determination or the second special symbol success / failure determination. When the result is a win, the round indicator 45 indicating the number of rounds of the winning game to be executed, the gaming state indicator 46 indicating that the probability variation function is activated, and the shooting direction of the game ball, that is, right-handed A firing direction indicator 47 is included to indicate whether it should be left-handed or left-handed. Various displays included in the main display 40 are display-controlled by a main controller described later.

  The change display of the first special symbol is performed when a game ball enters the first start port 20 as an opportunity. The variation display of the second special symbol is performed when a game ball enters the second start port 21 as an opportunity. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. The first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display unit 41. In addition, the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold display unit 43.

  In the special symbol display unit 41, the special symbol (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined time, and then stopped and displayed. The special symbol (stop symbol) displayed in a stopped state enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 21. The result of lottery based on (special symbol success / failure determination, big hit lottery) is notified. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed is one special symbol that is selected from a plurality of types of special symbols based on the special symbol success / failure determination. If the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (specific identification information, specific mode) (that is, if it is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol), an open pattern corresponding to the type of the specific special symbol that is stopped and displayed A special game (a big hit game, a small hit game) for opening the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35 is performed. In addition, the opening pattern of the special winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35) in the special game will be described later.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display 41 a is configured by eight LEDs indicated by “i to p”, and a special symbol corresponding to the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is displayed. indicate. For example, if the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is 15R big hit (first big hit), the three LEDs “ijn” are turned on and the rest are turned off. When the 2R big hit (second big hit) is reached, the four LEDs “jnkl” are turned on and the rest are turned off. When the small hit is reached, the four LEDs “mnop” are turned on and the rest are turned off. In addition, in the case of detachment, the two “lo” LEDs can be turned on and the rest can be turned off. The second special symbol display 41b is composed of eight LEDs indicated by “a to h”, and displays a special symbol corresponding to the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination. The stop display mode is set to a different display mode according to the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination, as in the first special symbol display 41b. In addition, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol is displayed for a predetermined variable display time (hereinafter referred to as “variable time”). Each LED can be turned on so that light repeatedly flows from left to right.

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 21, various information (“acquired information”) such as a special symbol success / failure determination random number or the like based on the received ball. The acquired various information is temporarily stored in a special figure storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. Specifically, if the ball enters the first starting port 20, it is stored in the first special diagram storage unit (not shown) as the first special diagram reservation, and if the ball enters the second starting port 21. The second special figure reservation is stored in a second special figure storage unit (not shown). An upper limit is set for the number of special figure holds that can be stored in each special figure storage unit, and the upper limit value in the first embodiment is four. These first special figure storage unit and second special figure storage unit are also referred to as “first acquisition information storage unit” and “second acquisition information storage unit”, respectively, and are also collectively referred to as “acquisition information storage unit”.

  The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit is digested when the special symbol based on the special figure hold can be displayed. The digestion of the special symbol hold means that the special symbol determination random number or the like corresponding to the special symbol hold is determined, and the special symbol variable display for indicating the determination result is executed. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the change display of the special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 cannot be executed immediately at the time of entering, that is, the change of the special symbol Even when the display is being executed or the special game is being executed, it is possible to reserve the right to determine whether or not the special symbol is appropriate for the ball with a predetermined number as the upper limit.

  The number of special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit is displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b. Specifically, the first special figure hold indicator 43a is composed of two “uv” LEDs, and the first special figure is controlled by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of the first special figure hold. The number of holds is displayed. For example, when the number of holds is 0, “u □ v □” (for example, □: unlit, ●: red lit, ▲: green lit) is set so that both LEDs are turned off, and the number of held is 1 In this case, the display mode can be such that the “u” LED is turned off and the “v” LED is lit in red, such as “u □ v ●”. In addition, when the number of holdings is 2, a display mode in which the “u” LED is turned on in red and the “v” LED is turned off, such as “u ● v □”. In addition, when the number of holds is 3, it is possible to adopt a display mode in which both LEDs are lit in red, such as “u ● v ●”.

  Further, when the number of holdings is 4 (upper limit number), both LEDs can be lit in green as “u ▲ v ▲” to make a display mode. The second special figure hold indicator 43b is composed of two LEDs “wx”, and the second special figure hold is controlled by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of second special figure hold. The number is displayed. For example, when the number of holds is 0, the display mode is to turn off both LEDs such as “w □ x □” (for example, □: unlit, ●: red lit, ▲: green lit). 4 is also determined in the same manner as the first special figure holding display 43a.

  The normal symbol variation display is triggered by the passage of the game ball to the gate 28. In the normal symbol display 42, the normal symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time, and then the stop symbol is displayed. The result of the normal symbol success / failure determination based on the passing of the game ball to the gate 28 is displayed based on the stopped normal symbol (stop symbol). Inform. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is one normal symbol that is selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols based on the normal symbol determination. If the stopped normal symbol is a predetermined specific symbol (a normal symbol), an auxiliary game is performed in which the second start port 21 is opened in an opening pattern corresponding to the current gaming state. The opening pattern of the second start port 21 will be described later.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol display 42 is composed of two “st” LEDs, and displays a normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination according to the lighting mode. It is. For example, if the determination result is a win, the normal symbol that is turned on when both LEDs are lit is stopped and displayed, such as “s t” (for example, ■: lighted, □: lighted off). If the determination result is out of place, an out-of-order normal symbol is displayed in a state where only the “t” LED is lit, such as “s □ t ■”. Note that the off-normal symbol is not a specific normal symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol variation display is executed for a predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately turned on and off. is there.

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes to the gate 28, various information (also referred to as "acquired information") such as a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is obtained based on the passage, and the acquired various information Is temporarily stored as a general map reservation in a general map storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. An upper limit is set for the number of pending map holds that can be stored in the saved map storage unit, and the upper limit value in the first embodiment is four. The general map reservation stored in the general map storage unit is digested when the change display of the normal symbol based on the general map storage becomes possible. The digestion of the general symbol hold means that the normal symbol validity determination random number corresponding to the general symbol hold is determined, and the normal symbol variation display for indicating the determination result is executed. Accordingly, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the normal symbol variation display based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be immediately executed, that is, when the normal symbol variation display is being executed or the auxiliary game is being executed. Even so, with the predetermined number as the upper limit, it is possible to reserve the right to determine whether or not it is a normal symbol for the passage.

  The number of the general map reservation stored in the general map storage unit is displayed on the general map storage display 44. Specifically, the general map hold indicator 44 is composed of two “qr” LEDs, and displays the number of general map holds by turning on the LED according to the number of general map holds. is there. For example, when the number of hold is 0, “q □ r □” (for example, □: unlit, ●: red lit, ▲: green lit), both LEDs are turned off, and the number of held is 1 In this case, a display mode can be adopted in which the “q” LED is turned off and the “r” LED is lit in red, such as “q □ r ●”. Also, the number of holds 2 to 4 is determined in the same manner as the first special figure hold indicator 43a.

  Next, based on FIG.2 and FIG.5, the electrical structure in this pachinko game machine 1 is demonstrated. The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment is also referred to as a main control board 80 ("main control unit") that performs control related to game progress and game profits, such as special symbol success / failure determination, normal symbol success / failure determination, and transition of gaming state. (Also referred to as “game control unit”), sub-control board 90 (also referred to as “sub-control unit”, also referred to as “effect control unit”) for performing control related to effects to be executed as the game progresses, and control related to payout of game balls The payout control board 110 to be performed (also referred to as “payout control unit”), the effect symbol 8 displayed on the image display device 7, the symbol displayed on the effect indicator 102, the effect first special figure hold display 103a, and the effect first 2 includes an image control board 100 (image control unit) that performs display control of the special figure hold display 103b and the like.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a main control board storage case storing the main control board 80 is provided at a substantially central portion on the rear side (back side) of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and above the main control board case. Is provided with an image control board storage case containing the audio control board 106, the lamp control board 107 and the image control board 100, and a sub control board storage containing the sub control board 90 on the image control board storage case. A case is provided. Further, a payout control board case for storing the payout control board is provided on the lower left side of the main control board case, and a power supply board case for storing the power supply board 109 is provided on the right side thereof.

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

  Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input from each sensor to the main control board 80, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, the sensors include a first start opening sensor 20a, a second start opening sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a first big prize opening sensor 30a, a second big prize opening sensor 35a, a specific area sensor 39a, and general A prize opening sensor 27a is connected.

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

  Further, as the solenoids, a second start opening solenoid 24, a first large winning opening solenoid 33, and a second large winning opening solenoid 38 are connected. The second start port solenoid 24 is for driving the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22. The first big prize opening solenoid 33 is for driving the opening / closing member 32 of the first big prize winning device 31. The second big prize winning solenoid 38 is for driving the opening / closing member 37 of the second big prize winning device 36.

  Further, the main control board 80 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special diagram hold indicator 43a, a second special figure hold indicator 43b, a general diagram. A hold indicator 44, a round indicator 45, a game state indicator 46, a firing direction indicator 47, and a hit indicator 48 are connected. That is, display control of these main display devices 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

  The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. On the payout control board 110, a payout device 120 for paying out winning balls and balls, and a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and stored in an inserted prepaid card (game value storage medium) or the like are stored. And a launching device 112 are connected via a launch control board 111 (also referred to as “launch control unit”). The firing device 112 includes a firing handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

  The payout control board 110 is mounted with a payout control one-chip microcomputer 116 (also referred to as “payout control microcomputer”) that controls the payout of the game balls of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The payout control microcomputer 116 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling payout of game balls, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. The payout control microcomputer 116 controls the payout motor 121 of the payout device 120 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and a signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 via the input / output circuit 117. Drives to pay out prize balls and pays out balls. The game balls to be paid out are detected by the payout sensors 122 and 123 for counting. When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1) of the launching device 112, the touch switch 114 detects the player's contact with the launching handle 60, and the launch volume 115 rotates the launch handle 60. Is detected. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven and controlled so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115. In the first embodiment, the number of game balls that can be continuously fired by the launcher 112 by driving the launch motor 113 is about 100 per minute.

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

  As shown in FIG. 5, an effect control one-chip microcomputer 91 (“effect control microcomputer”) that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the sub-control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. . The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits / receives data to / from another board or the like via the input / output circuit 95. The input / output circuit 95 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 91. The ROM may be externally attached.

  The sub control board 90 is connected to the image control board 100, the sound control board 106, and the lamp control board 107. The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 displays an image on the CPU of the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 (“image control microcomputer”) of the image control board 100 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The display control of the device 7, the effect display 102, the effect first special figure hold display 103a, and the effect second hold display 103b is performed. The RAM of the image control board 100 is a memory for developing image data. In the ROM of the image control board 100, still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, and the like (including effect symbols, hold symbols, etc.) And image data such as background images. The CPU of the image control board 100 reads the image data from the ROM based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

  The effect indicator 102 is composed of two LEDs, and performs a change display and a stop display in accordance with the change display and stop display of the effect symbol 8, and the effect symbols are displayed by turning on / off the two LEDs or combining the colors. 8 is stopped and displayed in a display mode indicating the display result of 8 (result of the special symbol success / failure determination). Similarly, the production first special figure hold display 103a and the production second hold display 103b are also composed of two LEDs. Then, depending on whether the two LEDs are turned on / off, or a combination of colors, the production first special figure hold indicator 103a is a holding number displayed in the first production hold display area 9c and the first special figure hold indicator 43a. The display is controlled in a display mode that indicates the same number of held as the number of held displayed. Further, the production second special figure hold display device 103b is displayed in a display mode showing the hold number displayed in the second production hold display area 9d and the hold number displayed on the second special figure hold display device 43b. Be controlled. This is because the character design is displayed on substantially the entire display screen 7a (effect design display portion), or the movable decorative member 14 is operated to cover the effect design display area 7b (effect design display portion) of the display screen 7a. By doing so, a part or all of the effect design, the first effect hold display unit, or the second effect hold display unit may not be visible, and thus such a display is provided. A VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided instead of or in addition to the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100.

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

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91, based on the command received from the main control board 80, emits light pattern data (data for determining lighting / extinction, emission color, etc.) for determining the light emission mode of the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5. (Also referred to as lamp data) is determined from data stored in the ROM, and lighting control of lamps (LEDs) such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 is performed via the lamp control board 107.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the movable decorative member 14 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. As described above, the movable decorative member 14 is a movable so-called gimmick provided in the center decorative body 10 (behind the decorative member 13). The effect control microcomputer 91 determines operation pattern data (also referred to as “driving data”) for operating the movable decorative member 14 in a predetermined operation mode from data stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, The operation of the movable decorative member 14 is controlled based on the determined operation pattern data. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may execute lamp lighting control and operation control of the movable decorative member 14. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and data relating to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM. In addition, the movable decorative member 14 includes a plurality of decorative LEDs 14c (see FIGS. 5 and 48b). It is included in the operation pattern data of the movable decorative member 14. For this reason, the operation of the movable decorative member 14 includes not only the vertical movement of the movable decorative member 14 but also light emission (lighting / flashing, etc.) of the decorative LED 14c.

  The sub-control board 90 also includes a first effect button detection switch 63c and a second effect button detection switch 63c for detecting that the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b (see FIG. 1) is operated (pressed, rotated, pulled, etc.). An effect button detection switch 63d is connected. Therefore, when the player performs a predetermined input operation on the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b, a signal is output from the corresponding effect button detection switch to the sub-control board 90. The first effect button detection switch 63c and the second effect button detection switch 63d are collectively referred to simply as “effect button detection switch”.

  Next, the control (acquisition information determination means) related to the determination of success / failure in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described. In the first embodiment, as a result of the special symbol success / failure determination, there are “big hit”, “small hit”, and “off”. In the case of “big hit”, the “big hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41, and in the case of “small hit”, the “small hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. In addition, in the case of “out”, the “out of symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. When it is determined to be a big win or a small win, a “special game” that opens the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35 with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of special symbol that has been stopped (hit type) Is executed. A special game executed as a big hit is called a “big hit game”, and a special game executed as a small hit is called a “small hit game”.

  There are several types of hits. As shown in FIG. 6, the types of hits can be broadly divided into “big hits” and “small hits”, of which “15R (round) first big hit”, “15R second big hit”, “2R third big hit” ”,“ 15R fourth big hit ”and“ 2R fifth big hit ”. Further, there are “first small hit” and “second small hit” as small hits. “15R 1st big hit” and “15R 4th big hit” have 15 open times (number of rounds) of the big prize opening (first big prize opening 30 or second big prize opening 35). In the second round, it is a big hit that opens the second big prize opening 35 in a manner that allows the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 (easy). A round aimed at passing the game ball to the specific area 39 can be called a chance round or a challenge round. “15R 2nd big hit” is the first round which is the above-mentioned chance round, although the number of open (the number of rounds) of the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35) is 15 times. The opening time of the second round is an extremely short time (opening and closing for a moment), and it is a big hit that makes it difficult (or impossible) to pass the game ball to the specific area 39. That is, the “15R second big hit” can be said to be a big hit that does not open the second big winning opening 35 in a manner that allows the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 (easy). “2R 3rd big hit” and “2R 5th big hit” are chance rounds where the number of times of opening (number of rounds) of the big prize opening (first big prize opening 30 or second big prize opening 35) is two times. It is a big hit that opens the second big prize opening 35 in such a manner that the game ball can pass to the specific area 39 in the first round and the second round. However, since the opening time of the second grand prize winning opening 35 is 1.8 seconds even if the first and second rounds are combined, the opening to the specific area is smaller than “15R first big hit” and “15R fourth big hit”. The possibility of passing game balls is low. Note that “15R first big hit” and “15R fourth big hit” are collectively referred to as “15R big hit”, and “2R third big hit” and “2R fifth big hit” are sometimes collectively referred to as “2R big hit”. In addition, “first small hit” and “second small hit” may be collectively referred to as “small hit”. Also, the hit game (special game) related to “15R jackpot” is called “15R jackpot game”, the hit game (special game) related to “2R jackpot” is called “2R jackpot game”, and “small hit” is related. The hit game (special game) is sometimes referred to as “small hit game”. “15R jackpot game” indicates one aspect of the “first special game” of the present invention, and “small hit game” and “2R jackpot game” indicate one aspect of the “second special game” of the present invention. Is shown. Among the special symbols that are stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41, the “big hit symbol corresponding to the 15R big hit (15R big hit symbol)” indicates one aspect of the “first specific mode” of the present invention. The “big hit symbol corresponding to 2R big hit (2R big hit symbol)” and “small hit symbol corresponding to the small hit” indicate one aspect of the “second specific mode” of the present invention.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, based on the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 in the big hit game, the game state after the big hit game is shifted to a high probability state to be described later. Therefore, when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is the above-mentioned 15R first big hit, 2R third big hit, or 15R fourth big hit, the possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area is relatively high. Since the chance rounds of the second round and the second round are executed, the game state after the big hit game can be shifted to the high probability state by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 during the execution of the big hit game. . On the other hand, in the case of 15R 2nd big hit, the opening time of the 1st round and the 2nd chance chance round is 0.1 seconds each, so the game ball enters the 2nd big prize opening Since it is very difficult to play, the game ball cannot be passed to the specific area 39 during execution of the big hit game, and the game state after the big hit game is a normal state (low probability state) described later. Is very likely (it may be said that it becomes a low probability state).

  On the other hand, the “first small hit” and “second small hit” seem to have the same opening pattern as the “2R big hit (2R third big hit, 2R fifth big hit)” (the second big prize opening 35). It is per opening. That is, in the small hit, the second big prize opening 35 is opened in such a manner that the game ball can pass to the specific area 39. However, even if a game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the small hit game, the game state after the small hit game is not changed from before the small hit game is executed. Therefore, if the gaming state before the small hit game is executed in the normal state (low probability state), the gaming state after the small hit game is also in the normal state. From the viewpoint of the player, the “2R jackpot” and the “small jackpot” cannot be distinguished from each other even by looking at the opening pattern of the big prize opening (second big prize opening 35). That is, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is 2R big hit or small hit. Therefore, even if a game ball is passed to the specific area 39 during a special game as a 2R big hit (during a 2R big hit game), it is only that that recognizes whether or not the subsequent game state has shifted to a high probability state. Have difficulty. In addition, even if a game ball is passed to the specific area 39 during a special game as a small hit (during a small hit game), the game state remains normal or shifts to a high probability state. It is difficult to recognize. As a result, when a small hit and a 2R big hit are achieved, the game can be advanced with a sense of expectation that it may be in a high probability state, and the gaming interest can be enhanced. In the small hits, the number of times of opening the big prize opening is not called the number of rounds, but simply called the number of times of opening.

  More specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the opening pattern of the big winning opening when each big hit and small hit is as shown in FIG. That is, when 15R first big hit (when the 15R first big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a), and when 15R fourth big hit (when the second special symbol display 41b is displayed). When the 15R 4th big hit symbol is stopped and displayed), the 2nd big prize opening 35 is opened for each maximum 28 seconds from 1R to 2R, and the 1st big prize opening 30 is set to the maximum for each round from 3R to 15R. Open for 28 seconds. At this time, since the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 at the 1R and 2R is 28 seconds, it is easy to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 during the round.

  Also, when the 15R second big hit is reached (when the 15R second big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a), the second big prize opening 35 is set to 0 for each round from 1R to 2R. Open for 1 second and open the first grand prize opening 30 for a maximum of 28 seconds for each round from 3R to 15R. At this time, the opening time of the second grand prize winning opening 35 at the 1R and 2R is set to an extremely short time of 0.1 seconds at maximum, respectively (opening and closing for a moment). It is almost impossible to pass. That is, the opening pattern for the 15R second big hit differs from the opening pattern for the 15R first big hit in the opening mode of the first round and the second round. That is, at the 15R first big hit, the second big prize opening 35 is opened for 28 seconds in the first round and the second round, so that the game ball easily enters the second big prize opening 35. And the game ball which entered the 2nd big winning opening 35 passes the specific area 39 with high possibility. On the other hand, in the 15R second big hit, the second big winning opening 35 is opened only for 0.1 second in the first round and the second round. For this reason, it is very difficult for a game ball to enter the second grand prize opening 35. Therefore, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during execution of the 15R second big hit is considerably lower than that of the 15R first big hit. Further, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 is as close to 0 as possible, so it may be said that the game ball does not pass through.

  As shown in FIG. 6, when 2R third big hit is won (when the 2R third big hit symbol is stopped on the first special symbol display 41a) and when 2R fifth big win is won (second In the case where the 2R fifth big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41b), the second big winning opening 35 is opened for 0.9 seconds at maximum for each round from 1R to 2R. At this time, since the total opening time of the second big prize opening 35 in the 1R and 2R is 1.8 seconds, it is possible to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 during the round. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, one game ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds. Therefore, if the opening time of the second grand prize opening 35 is 1.8 seconds, it is possible to make the game ball enter the second big prize opening 35 sufficiently. However, the 2R 3rd big hit and 2R 5th big hit have a short total opening time of the 2nd big prize opening as 1.8 seconds, so you can expect many prize balls (game profit) like the other 15R big hits. Absent. In other words, the number of prize balls that can be obtained in one special game (win game) is smaller than the other jackpots.

  Also, when the first small hit is reached (when the first small symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) and when the second small hit is reached (the second special symbol indicator 41b). When the second small winning symbol is stopped and displayed), the second big winning opening 35 is opened twice for a maximum of 0.9 seconds. That is, the big winning opening is opened with the same opening pattern as the 2R big hit. Even in this small hit, since the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 is 1.8 seconds in total, it is possible to pass the game ball to the specific area 39. However, as described above, even if there is a passage to the specific area 39, there is no change in the gaming state before and after the small hit game. In addition, since the total opening time of the big winning opening is as short as 1.8 seconds, this small hit cannot expect as many prize balls as the 2R big hit, and the number of prize balls that can be obtained per game is one There are few things. In other words, the small hits are those that have little profit for the player (only for winning balls by entering), both in terms of game state transition and winning balls.

  As described above, in this embodiment, as the opening pattern of the second grand prize opening 35, the first opening pattern that allows the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 (easy to pass) and the 15R 4th (15 1st big hit, 15R 4th) A big hit), a second opening pattern in which the game ball is difficult to pass (cannot pass) through the specific area 39 (15R second big hit), and the game ball can pass through the specific area and pass through the first open pattern And a low third open pattern (2R third big hit, 2R fifth big hit). In addition, as an opening pattern for small hits, there is a fourth opening pattern in which a game ball can pass through the specific area 39 but does not give a privilege even if it passes (no high probability state occurs). can do. This 4th opening pattern is good also as an opening pattern which cannot pass through specific field 39 as other modes.

  In addition, the probability of allocating to each big hit in the first special symbol (special figure 1) judgment is 40% for 15R first big hit, 50% for 15R second big hit, and 10% for 2R third big hit. Yes. On the other hand, the big hit in the determination of success / failure of the second special symbol (special drawing 2) is 90% for 15R fourth big hit and 10% for 2R fifth big hit. In other words, if the winning / non-winning determination is based on the entrance to the second starting port 21 that has become easy to enter due to the operation of the opening extension function (occurrence of a high base state), which will be described later, The 15R second big hit 35 that opens in the second release pattern (open pattern in which it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39) does not appear, and the 15R fourth big hit becomes a relatively high probability. Thus, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, the game at the second start opening 21 rather than the big hit in the win / fail judgment (the big win lottery of the first special symbol) performed by the game ball entering the first start opening 20. It is set so that the possibility of winning a big hit in the winning / failing determination (second special symbol big hit lottery) performed by entering a ball is higher for the player. That is, the player plays a game in anticipation of entering the second starting port 21. This is particularly noticeable during the operation of the opening extension function in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 is increased.

  Here, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or missed is determined based on a “special symbol success / failure determination random number (also referred to as“ correction determination information ”)”. The determination of the type of jackpot is based on “a random number for determining the jackpot type (also referred to as“ design determining random number ”or“ symbol determining information ”). As shown in FIG. 7A, the special symbol success / failure random number takes a value in the range of “0 to 65535”. The jackpot type determination random number takes a value in the range of “0 to 99”. The random number (acquired information) acquired based on the ball entering the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 includes “reach random number” in addition to the special symbol success / failure determination random number and the jackpot type determination random number. (Also referred to as “reach information”) and “variation pattern random numbers (also referred to as“ variation pattern information ”)”.

  The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not a reach is to be generated in a game effect (effect design game effect) indicating the result using the effect symbol when the result of the special symbol determination is wrong. Reach refers to, for example, a state where the two left and right effect symbols 8R and 8L are stopped (temporarily stopped) at the same symbol, and the remaining one medium effect symbol 8C is changing ("7 ↓ 7" State). Then, if the medium effect symbol 8C being changed stops at the same symbol as the effect symbols 8R and 8L being stopped, the three effect symbols will stop at the same symbol, which is a win. Note that the stop (temporary stop) of the effect symbol in this case also includes a display (sway fluctuation) that slightly fluctuates within the effect symbol display area 7b. This reach random number takes a value in the range of “0 to 126”.

  The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern including a variation time (variation display time) of a special symbol. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of “0 to 198”. In addition, the random numbers acquired based on the passage through the gate 28 include the normal symbol success / failure determination random numbers shown in FIG. The random number for normal symbol determination is a random number for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the second start port 21 (normal symbol lottery). The normal symbol random number takes a value in the range of “0 to 240”.

  Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of gaming states by combining the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the open extension function with respect to the special symbol and the normal symbol into the activated state or the deactivated state. . For the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol), the state in which the probability variation function is activated is referred to as “high probability state”, and the state in which the probability variation function is not activated is referred to as “normal state (also referred to as“ low probability state ”). " In the high probability state, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the special symbol success / failure determination is higher than in the normal state. In other words, in the normal state, the success / failure determination is performed using the normal state jackpot determination table, but in the high probability state, the high probability state jackpot determination table having a large number of special symbol success / failure determination random numbers. Using this, it is determined whether or not it is correct (see FIG. 8A). That is, when the probability variation function of the special symbol is activated, the probability that the special symbol variation display result is a big hit (the stop symbol becomes a big hit symbol) is higher than when the special symbol probability variation function is not activated.

  In addition, a state in which the variable time reduction function is activated for the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is referred to as a “time-short state”, and a state in which the function is not activated is referred to as a “non-time-short state”. In the short time state, the average value of the variation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the variation display to the time of the fixed display) is shorter than the average value of the variation time of the special symbol in the non-short time state. That is, in the short-time state, the variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern table that is determined so that a variation pattern having a short variation time is selected more than in the non-time-short state (see FIG. 9). As a result, in the short time state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation is increased, and effective entry to the starting port (entrance that can be stored as special figure reservation) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with smooth progress of the game.

  The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) may be activated at the same time, or only one of them may be activated. The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the normal symbol are operated in synchronization with the special symbol variation time shortening function. That is, the probability changing function and the changing time shortening function of the normal symbol operate in the short time state of the special symbol, and do not operate in the non-short time state. Therefore, in the time reduction state, the hit probability in the normal symbol success / failure determination is higher than that in the non-time reduction state. In other words, the normal symbol hit / no-go determination (ordinary symbol determination) is performed using a normal symbol per-decision table having a normal symbol random number (per-random number) determined to be a winning value larger than the normal symbol per-decision table used in the non-time-saving state. (See FIG. 8D). In other words, when the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the probability that the result of the variation display of the normal symbol becomes a hit (the stop symbol becomes a normal symbol) becomes higher than when the normal symbol display 42 is not activated. .

  In the short time state, the normal symbol fluctuation time is shorter than in the non-short time state. In the first embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the non-short-time state, but is 1 second in the short-time state (see FIG. 8E). Furthermore, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the second start port 21 in the auxiliary game is longer than that in the non-time-saving state. That is, the opening time extension function of the variable winning device 22 is activated. In addition, in the short time state, the number of times the second start port 21 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-short time state. That is, the function of increasing the number of times the variable winning device 22 is opened is activated. Specifically, when the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination becomes a hit in the non-time-short state, the opening / closing member 37 of the variable winning device 22 performs an opening operation once for 0.2 seconds, and the second start port is in the open state during that period. Become. Also, if the result of the normal symbol win / fail determination is a win in the time-short state, the opening / closing member 37 of the variable winning device 22 performs the opening operation for 2.0 seconds three times.

  In the situation where the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extension function and the opening number increase function of the variable winning device 22 are activated, compared to the case where these functions are not activated. Thus, the second start port 21 is frequently opened, and the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start port 21 is increased (also referred to as “high frequency state”). As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls, becomes high. Therefore, a state in which these functions are activated is referred to as a “high base state”, and a state in which these functions are not activated is referred to as a “low base state”. In the high base state, it is possible to aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the hand-held game balls.

  In the high base state (high frequency state), all the above functions may not operate. That is, when the function is not activated by the activation of at least one of the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extending function and the opening number increasing function of the variable winning device 22 However, it is sufficient that the second start port 21 is easily opened (the frequency of entering the ball is high). Further, the high base state may be independently controlled without accompanying the time-short state of the special symbol. A function for generating such a high base state can also be referred to as a “high base generation function”.

  Note that a gaming state in which the frequency of game balls entering the second starting port 21 (variable starting port) is a predetermined frequency is a low base state (first gaming state), and the second starting port 21 (variable type). In the case where the state in which the game ball enters the starting port) is higher in the high base state (second game state) than in the low base state, the “predetermined frequency” may include zero.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the game state after the big hit game (15R big hit game) when the 15R first big hit or the 15R fourth big hit is over is determined by the game ball during the big hit game. If the region 39 is passed, the special symbol has a high probability state, the special symbol has a short time state, and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “highly accurate base state”. The high-accuracy base state is terminated when a predetermined number of special symbol fluctuation displays are executed or when a big hit game is executed.

  In addition, the game state after the big hit game (15R big hit game) in the case of the 15R second big hit is very difficult because it is very difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 during the big hit game. The normal state of the symbol, the short time state of the special symbol, and the high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low-accuracy base state”. The low-accuracy base state ends when a special symbol variation display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) or when a big hit is won and the big hit game is executed. Although the possibility is extremely low, if the game ball passes the specific area 39 during the big hit game related to the 15R second big hit, the “highly accurate and high base state” is set.

  In the normal state (low probability low base state), the game state after the big hit game (2R big hit game) in the case of 2R third big hit or 2R fifth big hit is the game ball during the big hit game If it passes through the specific area 39, the high probability state of the special symbol, the non-time-short state of the special symbol, and the low base state are obtained (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “highly accurate low base state”. The high probability low base state is terminated when a predetermined number of special symbol fluctuation display is executed, or when a big hit game is executed.

  This highly accurate low base state is a state where it is latent that it is a high probability state, that is, a state where it is difficult for the player to recognize that it is a high probability state. That is, the high-accuracy low-base state is a so-called “latent probability variation state (also referred to as“ probability non-notification state ”)”. On the other hand, it is clear to the player that the high-accuracy and high-base state is a high-probability state. That is, the high-accuracy and high-base state is a so-called “probability game state”.

  In addition, in the high base state, the game state after the big hit game (2R big hit game) when 2R third big hit or 2R fifth big hit is finished is that the game ball passes the specific area 39 during the big hit game. If it does, it will be in the high probability state of a special symbol, the short time state of a special symbol, and a high base state (refer FIG. 6). That is, the special symbol time-saving function and the base state are the same as the state before the big hit game is executed.

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

  In addition, the variation pattern when the special symbol is variably displayed in the non-short-time state (low base state) and the short-time state (high base state) is selected from a plurality of variation patterns having different variation times (non-indicated in FIG. 9). (See the column for time reduction and time reduction). In addition to this, in the first embodiment, although there are a plurality of variation patterns to be selected depending on the result of the special symbol success / failure determination, it is possible to generate a “specific state” in which the variation times of each variation pattern are all the same. (Refer to the column of the specific state in FIG. 9). That is, in the specific state, the variation time (variation pattern) when the special symbol is variably displayed is limited to one predetermined time (one variation pattern). Specifically, in the first embodiment, the variation time of the special symbol in the specific state is uniformly “12 seconds (12000 ms)”. The variation time of the special symbol in the specific state is the shortest variation time in the non-short-time state and the short-time state, that is, longer than the variation time “5 seconds (5000 ms)” of the variation patterns P8 and P17 when the reach is not off. is there. In the first embodiment, the variation time of the special symbol in the specific state is the same as the variation time “12 seconds (12000 ms)” of the variation patterns P7 and P16 when there is no reach. For this reason, in the specific state, the variation time of the special symbol is constant and there is no variation for each variation display, and the variation time per variation display is the shortest variation in the non-short-time state or the short-time state. It becomes possible to keep the time longer than the time. Thereby, in the specific state, it is possible to stably secure the execution time (effect time) of the game effect (the effect symbol game effect or the like) performed in accordance with the change display of the special symbol. In addition, it is desirable that the variation time of the special symbol in the specific state is set to a time longer than at least the shortest variation time in the non-short-time state or the short-time state from the viewpoint of securing the execution time of the game effect. When the shortest variation time differs between the short-time state and the short-time state, it is desirable to set a time longer than the shortest variation time in each state.

  Here, when the gaming state when the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is variably displayed (when the variability display is possible) is regarded as the variability mode, the first embodiment has a plurality of variability modes. Will exist. Specifically, when the non-time-short state where the function for reducing the variation time of the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is not activated is used as a reference, this non-time-short state can be said to be a “normal fluctuation mode”. It can be said that the short time state in which the function for shortening the variation time of the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is activated is the “shortening variation mode”. The above-mentioned specific state can be said to be a “limited variation mode” because the variation time (variation pattern) of the special symbol is limited to one time (one variation pattern). Among these fluctuation modes, “normal fluctuation mode (non-time-short state)” and “shortening fluctuation mode (time-short state)” represent one aspect of the “first fluctuation mode” of the present invention, and “limited fluctuation mode ( "Specific state)" represents one aspect of the "second variation mode" of the present invention.

  In a high base state such as a high-accuracy high-base state or a low-accuracy high-base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously if the game ball is advanced to the right game area 3B by hitting right. In the high base state, it is easier to open the second start port 21 than in the low base state, and it is easier to enter the second start port 21 than to enter the first start port 20. Because. For this reason, a right-hand strike is made to allow the game ball to enter the second starting port 21 while allowing the game ball to pass through the gate 28 which is a trigger for determining whether or not the normal symbol is appropriate. This makes it possible to obtain a larger number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is present) rather than left-handed. That is, in the high base state, the variation display of the second special symbol based on the ball entering the second starting port 21 becomes the main subject of the game. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is controlled to be lit in a predetermined manner, and notifies that it should be fired to the right game area 3B.

  On the other hand, in the low base state such as the high probability low base state and the low probability low base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by making the game ball enter the left game area 3A by left-handed. In the low base state, the second start port 21 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and entering the first start port 20 is easier than entering the second start port 21. Because. Therefore, a left turn is made to enter the game ball into the first start port 20. This makes it possible to obtain a large number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not to win special symbols) rather than making a right strike. That is, in the low base state, the change display of the first special symbol based on the ball entering the first starting port 20 becomes the main subject of the game. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is turned on (display controlled) in a predetermined manner, and notifies that it should be fired to the left game area 3A.

  Specifically, the firing direction indicator 47 is composed of two “yz” LEDs, and indicates the firing direction by turning on the LEDs according to the gaming state. For example, in the low base state, it is possible to notify that it should be fired to the left game area as a display mode in which both LEDs are turned off such as “y □ z □” (for example, □: off, ■: on). it can. Further, in the high base state, it is possible to notify that the right game area should be fired as a display mode in which both LEDs are lit, such as “y ■ z ■” (for example, □: off, ■: on). it can.

[Main control main processing]
Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 (control processing by the main control unit) will be described. Note that the counter, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM of the main control board 80. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads and executes the main control main process program shown in FIG. 10 from the ROM of the main control board 80. . As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, initial setting is first performed (S101). In the initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU setting of the main control board 80, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) setting, various flags, status and counter reset Etc. The initial value of the flag is “0”, that is, “OFF”, the initial value of the status is “1”, and the initial value of the counter is “0”. The initial setting (S101) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter. In Example 1 and the drawings, the normal symbol is “special”, the special symbol is “special”, the first special symbol is “special diagram 1”, the “first special”, and the second special symbol is “special”. 2 ”and“ second special drawing ”.

  Subsequent to the initial setting (S101), interrupts are prohibited (S102), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S103) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the value of the various random number counters shown in FIG. When the value of each random number counter reaches the upper limit value, it returns to “0” and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than “0” or may be changed randomly. The updated random number counter value is sequentially stored in a predetermined update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the main control board 80.

  When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) is completed, the interruption is permitted (S104). While the interrupt is permitted, the interrupt process (S105) can be executed. This interrupt process (S105) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the CPU of the main control board 80, for example, at a cycle of 4 ms. Then, after the interrupt process (S105) is finished and before the next interrupt process (S105) is started, the update process of various counter values by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) is repeated. Executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU in the interrupt disabled state, the interrupt process (S105) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S104).

[Interrupt processing]
Next, the interrupt process (S105) will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, in the interrupt process (S105), an output process (S201) is first executed. In the output process (S201), commands (control signals) set in the output buffer provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub-control board 90, the payout control board 110, etc. To do. The command and the like output here include information regarding the gaming state, special symbol success / failure determination, symbol as a jackpot type, variation pattern, and the like. The command is composed of, for example, 2-byte information. The upper 1 byte is information regarding the type of command, and the lower 1 byte is information regarding the content of the command.

  In the input process (S202) performed subsequent to the output process (S201), various sensors (a first start port sensor 20a, a second start port sensor 21a, a first big prize port sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. 30a, the second grand prize opening sensor 35a, the general prize opening sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 5) are read and stored as prize ball information in the output buffer of the RAM. Further, when the first start port sensor 20a or the second start port sensor 21a detects a game ball, the start input command corresponding to each start port is output to the output buffer of the RAM by a start ball entering process (S2041) described later. To remember. Further, a detection signal from a lower plate full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as lower plate full data.

  The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S203) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of various random number counter values (including normal symbol random number counter values) shown in FIG. 7 includes the execution period of the timer interrupt process (S105) and the other period (after the end of the interrupt process (S105), The period until the next interrupt process (S105) is started).

  Following normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S203), starting port sensor detection processing (S204), starting ball entry processing (S2041), ordinary diagram motion processing (S205), special symbol motion processing (S206) The specific area sensor detection process (S207), the reserved ball number process (S208), and the power-off monitoring process (S209) are executed. In addition, the “other processing” necessary for progressing the game is executed, and the interrupt processing (S105) is terminated. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80, the processes of S102 to S104 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 10). ), Interrupt processing (S105) is executed again. In the output process (S201) of the interrupt process (S105) executed again, the command set in the RAM output buffer in the previous interrupt process (S105) is output.

[Starting port sensor detection processing]
As shown in FIG. 12a, in the start port sensor detection process (S204), first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a (S301). . If the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S301), the number of normal symbol holding balls (the number of normal figure holdings, specifically, the value of the counter for counting the number of holdings of the normal drawing provided in the RAM) is It is determined whether or not it is 4 or more (S302). If the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S301), the process proceeds to S305.

  If the number of normal symbol reservation balls is 4 or more (YES in S302), the process proceeds to S305. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is not 4 or more (NO in S302), “1” is added to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (S303), and a normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304), the value (label -TRND-H, Fig. 7 (B)) of the random symbol counter for determining whether or not the symbol is normal is stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM. Then, the obtained random number value (acquired information) is stored in an address space corresponding to the current number of normal symbol reserved balls in the general symbol reserved storage unit provided in the RAM of the main control board 80.

  In S305, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 21, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second start port sensor 21a (S305). If a game ball has not entered the second start port 21 (NO in S305), the process proceeds to S309, but if a game ball has entered the second start port 21 (YES in S305), a special figure is displayed. 2 The number of reserved balls (the number of second special figure reservations, specifically, the value of the counter for counting the number of second special figure reservations provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) has reached four (upper limit number). It is determined whether or not (S306). Then, if the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has reached four (YES in S306), the process proceeds to S309, but if the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is less than four (NO in S306), Special figure 2 "1" is added to the number of reserved balls (S307).

  Subsequently, special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S308) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value of the random number counter for special symbol determination (label-TRND-A) stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM, the random number for determining the big hit type The value of the counter (label-TRND-AS), the value of the reach random number counter (label-TRND-RC), and the value of the variation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the random number shown in FIG. 7A). And the obtained random number value (acquired information) is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved figure 2 reserved balls in the second figure reserved storage unit.

  Subsequently, in the start port sensor detection process (S204), it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 20, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 20a (S309). ). If no game ball has entered the first start port 20 (NO in S309), the process ends. If a game ball has entered the first start port 20 (YES in S309), a special figure is displayed. The number of 1 reserved balls (the number of the first special figure hold, specifically, the counter value for counting the number of the first special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) reaches 4 (upper limit number) It is determined whether or not (S310). If the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has reached four (YES in S310), the process is terminated. If the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than four (NO in S310), Special figure 1 "1" is added to the number of reserved balls (S311).

  Subsequently, special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S312) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312), as in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value of the special symbol success / failure determination counter stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM. (Label-TRND-A), the value of the random number counter for determining the jackpot type (label-TRND-AS), the value of the reach random number counter (label-TRND-RC), and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) (That is, the random number values shown in FIG. 7A are acquired), and these acquired random number values are stored in an address space corresponding to the current number of reserved figure 1 reserved balls in the first figure reserved storage unit.

[Processing at start-up]
The gaming control microcomputer 81 performs a start-in-ball entry process (S2041) shown in FIG. 12b after the start-port sensor detection process (S204) shown in FIG. 12a. In the starting ball entry process (S2041), first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 reserved ball number has increased by "1" (S315). In this process, when “1” is added to the number of reserved figure 2 reserved balls in S307 in the immediately preceding start port sensor detection process (S204), it is determined that the number of reserved figure 2 reserved balls has increased by “1”. (YES in S315), the process proceeds to S316, and if not increased, the process proceeds to S319. In S316, the latest acquired random number value (acquired information) acquired in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) in the immediately preceding start port sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit is read ( In step S316, the obtained acquired random number value is determined (step S317). Among the read acquired random numbers, the special symbol success / failure random number counter value (special symbol success / failure random number) is a jackpot determination table according to the current gaming state (see FIG. 8A), that is, In the high probability state, it is determined whether or not the jackpot determination value matches the jackpot determination table for the high probability state, and in the normal state (low probability state), the jackpot determination table for the normal state. The process of S317 corresponds to a pre-determination (so-called “hold prefetch”) performed prior to the success / failure determination (S1303, S1309) in the special figure 2 determination determination process (S1202) described later.

  Next, in S318, information indicating the result of the prior determination in S317, specifically, information indicating whether or not the special symbol winning / determining random number value matches the jackpot determining value (whether / not determining information), the jackpot type determining random number counter Command data including information indicating the value of the jackpot type (random number for determining the big hit type), information indicating the value of the reach random number counter (reach random number value), and information indicating the value of the variation pattern random number counter (variation pattern random value) It is generated as a ball entry command (see Fig. 2 start ball entering command), and this start ball entering command is set in an output buffer for command transmission to the sub control board 90 provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 (S318). .

  Next, in S319, as in the above-mentioned special figure 2, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 reserved ball number has increased by "1" (S319). In this process, when “1” is added to the special figure 1 reserved ball number in S311 in the immediately preceding start sensor detection process (S204), it is determined that the special figure 1 reserved ball number has increased by “1”. (YES in S319), the process proceeds to S320, and if it has not increased, the process is finished as it is. In S320, it is determined whether or not the current state is the low base state (S320). If it is not the low base state (NO in S320), the process ends, and if it is the low base state (YES in S320), S321 It progresses to the process concerning subsequent prior judgment. Here, when the current gaming state is the high base state, the opening extension function that increases the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 is activated, and the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 is correct (see FIG. 8B). ) Is easily performed. In the first embodiment, as described later, the special figure 2 reserved digest (variable display of the second special symbol) is executed in preference to the special figure 1 reserved digest (variable display of the first special symbol). It is said. In such a configuration, for example, when the preliminary determination of FIG. 1 is performed, the result is notified to the player by an effect such as a notice, and when it is clearly shown that the result of the preliminary determination is a big hit, Using the priority of special figure 2 reservation, intentionally cancel special figure 2 hold (set it to “0”) and intentionally generate a jackpot according to special figure 1 in which the result of the prior determination is shown Such technical intervention is possible. It is not preferable from the viewpoint of the fairness of the game that the player can adjust such a big hit occurrence timing. For this reason, when the current gaming state is not the low base state but the high base state (YES in S320), the processing is terminated without performing the processing related to the prior determination in FIG.

  The processing of S321 to S323 is the same processing as that of S316 to S318 described above with reference to FIG. That is, the latest acquired random number value (acquired information) acquired in the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312) in the immediately preceding start port sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit is read (S321). ), Pre-determining the read acquired random number value (S322), information indicating the result of this pre-determination (whether information, information indicating the random number value for determining the big hit type, information indicating the reach random number value, fluctuation pattern random value Command data including the information shown) is generated as a start ball entering command (see Fig. 1 start ball entering command), and this start ball entering command is set in the output buffer (S323). The prior determination (holding prefetching) in S322 is performed prior to the determination (S1603, S1609) in the special figure 1 determination process (S1207) described later.

[Usuzu movement process]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs a normal operation process (S205) shown in FIG. 13 subsequent to the start and entry process (S2041). In the normal drawing operation process (S205), the processing related to the normal symbol display 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four stages, and “normal figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4” is assigned to each of these stages. . If the “normal operation status” is “1” (YES in S401), the normal symbol standby process (S402) is performed, and if the “normal operation status” is “2” (S401) NO at S403, YES at S403), normal symbol variation processing (S404) is performed, and when the “normal figure movement status” is “3” (both NO at S401 and S403, YES at S405), the normal symbol is fixed The process (S406) is performed, and when the “normal operation status” is “4” (NO in all of S401, S403, and S405), the ordinary electric accessory process (S407) is performed. The normal operation status is “1” by default.

[Normal symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 14, in the normal symbol standby process (S402), it is first determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is “0” (S501), and if it is “0” (YES in S501). This process is finished. On the other hand, if it is not “0” (NO in S501), a later-described normal symbol success / failure determination process is performed (S502). Further, after the normal symbol success / failure determination processing (S502), normal symbol variation pattern selection processing is performed (S503). In the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, with reference to the ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 8 (E), if the gaming state is the short-time state, the ordinary symbol variation pattern with a 1 second variation time is selected. To do. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time-short state, the normal symbol variation pattern with the normal symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected. Further, after the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, a normal symbol random number shift process (S504) described later is performed. Further, after the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), the normal symbol variation start process is performed (S505), and the process is terminated. In the normal symbol variation start process, the normal symbol variation display is started with the normal symbol variation pattern selected in S503, and the normal operation status is set to “2”. In the normal symbol variation start process, a normal symbol variation start command is set in order to notify the sub control board 90 of the start of variation of the normal symbol.

[Normal symbol success / failure determination processing]
As shown in FIG. 15, in the normal symbol success / failure determination processing (S502), first, the value (label-TRND-H) of the normal symbol success / failure determination random number counter stored in the general symbol hold storage unit is read (S601). Next, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (that is, whether or not the gaming state is a time reduction state) (S602). If it is determined in S602 that the time reduction flag is ON, that is, it is in the time reduction state (YES in S602), the table for time reduction state (the hit determination value is “0” in the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. 8D). 0 ”to“ 239 ”), it is determined whether or not the winning is based on the high-probability normal figure determination (S604), and the process proceeds to S605. That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the read random number counter for normal symbol appropriateness determination (label-TRND-H) matches any of the hit determination values. On the other hand, if it is determined in S602 that the time reduction flag is not ON, that is, it is in the non-time reduction state (NO in S602), the table for the non-time reduction state in the normal symbol determination table shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it is a hit based on the low-probability normal-winning determination based on the determination values “0” and “1”) (S603), and the process proceeds to S605.
Then, in S605, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal map win / fail determination (S603, S604) is a hit (per normal map) (S605). If it is determined to be out (NO in S605), the stop is normally displayed. A symbol (undesignated symbol) is determined (S606), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined to be a hit (per normal map) in S605 (YES in S605), the normal symbol per symbol to be stopped (design per hit) is determined (S607), and the per-normal symbol flag is turned ON (S608). Finish the process.

[Normal design random number shift processing]
Following the normal symbol variation pattern selection processing (S503), normal symbol random number shift processing (S504) is executed. As shown in FIG. 16, in the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), first, the normal symbol holding ball number is decremented by 1 (S701). Next, the storage location of each general map hold in the general map storage unit is shifted by one to the side read from the current position (S702). Then, the address space, which is the storage location of the highest-order reserved storage in the ordinary figure storage area, is emptied (“0”), that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth ordinary figure storage area is cleared to 0 (S703). ) Finish the process. In this way, ordinary map suspension is digested in order of suspension.

[Normal symbol change processing]
As shown in FIG. 17, in the normal symbol changing process (S404), first, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol change time has passed (S801). On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S801), the normal symbol fluctuation stop command is set (S802) and the normal symbol operation status is set to “3” (S803). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the fluctuation display of the normal symbol with the display result (the normal symbol or the normal symbol that has come off) according to the determination result of the random number for determining whether the normal symbol is appropriate (S804), this processing Finish.

[Normal symbol confirmation processing]
As shown in FIG. 18, in the normal symbol determination process (S406), it is first determined whether or not the universal symbol flag is ON (S901). If the ordinary figure hit flag is not ON (NO in S901), the ordinary figure operation status is set to "1" (S905), and this process is terminated. On the other hand, if the normal hit flag is ON (YES in S901), it is subsequently determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON, that is, whether or not the time reduction state is in effect (S902). If it is in the time-short state (YES in S902), the opening pattern in the time-short state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S903). As described above, the release pattern in the short-time state is an release pattern in which the release for 2.0 seconds is repeated three times. Therefore, “3” is set in the second start port opening counter that counts the number of times the second start port 21 is opened.

  On the other hand, if it is in the non-short-time state (NO in S902), the opening pattern in the non-time-short state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S906). The open pattern in the non-short-time state is an open pattern in which a 0.2 second release is performed once as described above. Accordingly, “1” is set in the second start port opening counter. Then, following the setting of the release pattern (S903, S906), the normal operation status is set to “4” (S904), and this processing is completed.

[Normal electric equipment processing]
As shown in FIG. 19, in the ordinary electric accessory processing (S407), it is first determined whether or not the end-of-usual flag is ON (S1001). The normal hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second start port 21 has ended in the auxiliary game executed as a win.

  If the normal hit end flag is not ON (NO in S1001), it is determined whether or not the second start port 21 is being opened (S1002). If it is not open (NO in S1002), it is determined whether or not the timing (timing) for opening the second start port 21 has been reached (S1003). If this is the case, the second starting port 21 is opened (S1004), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the second start port 21 is being opened (YES in S1002), it is determined in advance whether or not the timing (timing) for closing the second start port 21 has been reached (that is, after the second start port 21 is opened). (S1005). If not reached (NO in S1005), the process is finished. If it has reached (YES in S1005), the second start port 21 is closed (closed). (S1006).

  Then, after the closing process of the second starting port 21 (S1006), the value of the second starting port opening counter is decremented by 1 (S1007), and it is determined whether or not the value of the second starting port opening counter is “0”. (S1008). If it is not “0” (NO in S1008), the process is finished as it is to open the second start port 21 again. On the other hand, if it is “0” (YES in S1008), the base game end process for ending the auxiliary game is performed (S1009), and the base map end flag is set (S1010) to end the process. The second start port opening counter is set to “0” when the second start port 21 is opened (opening operation of the movable member 23) three times if it is in the time-short state, and if it is in the non-time-short state. When the second start port 21 is opened once, it becomes “0”.

  On the other hand, if the normal per-completion flag is ON in S1001 (YES in S1001), the opening operation of the second start port 21 for the number of times set in S903 or S906 has been completed. The end flag is turned off (S1011), the ordinary figure flag is turned off (S1012), the ordinary figure operation status is set to "1" (S1013), and the process is terminated. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the normal symbol standby process (S402) is executed again as the normal operation process (FIG. 13).

[Special figure operation processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special figure operation process (S206) subsequent to the normal figure operation process (S205). In the special figure operation process (S206), as shown in FIG. 20, the process related to the special symbol display 41 and the big prize device (the first big prize device 31 and the second big prize device 36) is divided into five stages. "Special figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4, 5" is assigned to each stage. If the “special figure operation status” is “1” (YES in S1101), a special symbol standby process (S1102) is performed. If the “special figure operation status” is “2” (S1101) NO in S1103, YES in S1103), special symbol change processing (S1104) is performed, and if the “special symbol operation status” is “3” (both NO in S1101 and S1103, YES in S1105), the special symbol is confirmed When the process (S1106) is performed and the “special figure operation status” is “4” (NO in S1101, S1103, and S1105, YES in S1107), the special electric accessory process 1 as a big hit game (S1108) If the “special drawing operation status” is “5” (S1101, S1103, S1105, and S1107 are all NO), special electric accessory processing 2 (S1109) as a small hit game is performed. The special figure operation status is “1” by default.

[Special symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 21, in the special symbol standby process (S1102), first, it is determined whether or not the number of retained balls (that is, the number of retained balls in Special Figure 2) at the second start port 21 is “0” (S1201). . Special Figure 2 If the number of reserved balls is “0” (YES in S1201), that is, if there is no random number counter value acquired based on the ball entering the second starting port 21, the first start It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is “0” (S1206). If the special figure 1 reserved ball number is also “0” (YES in S1206), that is, if there is no random number counter value acquired based on the ball entering the first start port 20, the image It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the display device 7 is being processed as a standby screen (during execution of a customer waiting demo screen) (S1211). If so (YES in S1211), the processing is terminated. Otherwise (NO in S1211), standby screen setting processing is executed to display the standby screen (S1212).

  In S1201, if the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is not “0” (NO in S1201), that is, if there is one or more random number counter values acquired based on the ball entering the second starting port 21 The special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202), the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1203), the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) described later are performed in this order. Also, when the special figure 2 reserved ball number is “0” but the special figure 1 reserved ball number is not “0” (YES in S1201 and NO in S1206), that is, the random number counter value related to the second start port 21 If there is one or more random number counter values stored based on the entry into the first starting port 20, there is no memory, but a special figure 1 success / failure determination process (S1207), which will be described later, Pattern selection processing (S1208), special figure 1 random number shift processing (S1209), and special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1210) are performed in this order. As described above, in the first embodiment, the change display of the first special symbol based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is “0” (YES in S1201). That is, the digestion of the second special symbol hold (the change display of the second special symbol) is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special symbol hold (the change display of the first special symbol). In the first embodiment, the success / failure determination based on the second special figure hold is more likely to be a big hit with a large profit for the player than the success / failure determination based on the first special figure hold (FIG. 8B )).

[Special Figure 2 Decision Processing]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202), first, as the determination value, the lowest area of the second special figure reservation storage part of the RAM (that is, the first special figure reservation hold corresponds to the first one). The value (label-TRND-A) of the special symbol success / failure random number counter (the oldest stored) stored in the RAM area) is read (S1301). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1302). If it is not a high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, if it is a normal state, a determination of success / failure is made based on a normal state hit determination table in the hit determination table (FIG. 8A) (S1303). . In the hit determination table for the normal state, the big hit determination value is “65331 to 65535” among the random numbers “0 to 65535” for special symbol success / failure determination, and 205 random values out of 65536 random numbers are the big hit. It is determined as a judgment value. That is, the jackpot probability in the normal state (low probability state) is about “1 / 39.7”. On the other hand, if the state is a high probability state (YES in S1302), the success / failure determination is performed based on the contact determination table for the high probability state in the contact determination table (FIG. 8A) (S1309). In the hit determination table for the high probability state, the big hit determination value is “64225 to 65535” among the random numbers “0 to 65535” for special symbol success / failure determination, and 1311 random values out of 65536 random values are included. It is determined as a big hit judgment value. That is, the big hit probability in the high probability state is about “1/50”. Note that the conditions for determining the jackpot (the jackpot determination value, the jackpot probability, etc.) are the same for the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  When the result of the determination (S1303, S1309) is “big hit” (YES in S1304), the value of the big hit type determination random number counter (label-TRND-AS) is read and the big hit shown in FIG. The jackpot type is determined based on the type determination table (S1310), the jackpot symbol is determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (S1311), the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1312), and the process is terminated. In the case of determination of success / failure related to the first special symbol, the jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol, and in the case of determination of success / failure related to the second special symbol, it is for the second special symbol. The jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table. If it is determined that the first special symbol (special diagram 1) is a big hit, one of 15R first big hit, 15R second big hit, and 2R third big hit is executed. Further, when it is determined that the second special symbol (special diagram 2) is a big hit, it is determined as a 15R fourth big hit or a 2R fifth big hit (FIG. 8B). The distribution ratio for each big hit is 90% for 15R fourth big hit and 10% for 2R fifth big hit.

  The big hit flag includes a long hit flag that turns on when the big hit type is 15R big hit (15R first big hit, 15R second big hit, 15R fourth big hit), and 2R big hit (2R third big hit, 2R There is a short hit flag that turns ON when the fifth big hit). Therefore, when the big hit type determination (S1310) is determined to be the fourth big hit of 15R, the long hit flag is turned ON as the big hit flag in S1312, and when the second hit is the fifth big hit, the short hit is set as the big hit flag in S1312. Turn on the flag. Here, the round indicator 45 is composed of two LEDs, a 2R lamp and a 15R lamp. When the 2R third big hit or the 2R fifth big hit and the short hit flag is turned ON, The 2R lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding jackpot symbol is fixedly displayed. Specifically, the display mode is “2R ▲ 15RΔ” (for example, ▲: ON, Δ: OFF). In addition, when the long hit flag is turned ON as any of 15R first big hit, 15R second big hit, and 15R fourth big hit, the corresponding big hit symbol is displayed at the timing when the corresponding big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed. Is displayed. Specifically, the display mode is “2RΔ15R ▲”.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the determination (S1303, S1309) is not “big hit” (NO in S1304), it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (S1305). That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the special symbol success / failure determination random number counter (label-TRND-A) matches the small hit determination value (FIG. 8A). In the first embodiment, the small hit determination value is different between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Specifically, among the special symbol success / failure determination random numbers “0 to 65535”, the first special symbol small hit determination value is “1 to 655”, and the second special symbol small hit determination value is “1”. 1-150 ". That is, in the first special symbol, 655 random values among 65536 random values are determined as the big hit determination value, and the small hit probability of the first special symbol is about “1/100”. On the other hand, in the second special symbol, 150 random values out of 65536 random values are determined as the big hit determination value, and the small hit probability of the second special symbol is about “1 / 46.9”. Yes. Thus, in the first embodiment, the small hit probability of the first special symbol is higher than the small hit probability of the second special symbol. In addition, the small hit probability of the second special symbol is lower than the big hit probability (about “1 / 39.7”). For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the small hit of the second special symbol is less likely to be won (difficult to occur) than the big hit or the small bonus of the first special symbol. Note that the conditions for determining small hits (small hit determination value, small hit probability, etc.) are the same in the normal state (low probability state) and the high probability state. In S1305, since it is determined whether or not it is a small hit of the second special symbol, the value of the special symbol determination random number counter (label -TRND-A) is the small hit determination value of the second special symbol ("1-150" It is determined whether or not it matches. If it is determined that it is not “small hit” (NO in S1305), a missing symbol is determined (S1308), and the process ends. That is, when the result of the determination (S1303, S1309) is neither “big hit” nor “small hit”, the result is “miss”. On the other hand, if it is determined that the result of the small hit determination (S1305) is “small hit” (YES in S1305), the small hit symbol is determined (S1306), the small hit flag is turned ON (S1307), and the processing is performed. Finish. In addition, you may provide the random number which determines whether it is a small hit separately from the random number for special symbol success / failure determination.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Pattern Selection Processing]
In the special symbol standby process (FIG. 21), a special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1203) following the special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202). As shown in FIG. 23, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203), it is first determined whether or not the gaming state is in a specific state (whether or not a specific flag is ON) (S1400). NO in S1400), it is determined whether or not the time-short state is set (whether or not the time-short flag is ON) (S1401). The specific flag is turned on when a hit game related to 2R big hit or small hit is executed, and details thereof will be described later. If it is not the time-short state (NO in S1401), that is, if it is the non-specific state and the non-time-short state (normal fluctuation mode), it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S1402). YES), referring to the non-time-short state medium jackpot table (the portion corresponding to the non-time-short state and jackpot in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9), based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) To select a variation pattern (S1403). If the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined. In the first embodiment, the big hit table is divided according to whether the big hit is a long hit (15R big hit) or a short hit (2R big hit) in any of the non-time-short state, the time-short state, and the specific state. Therefore, in S1403, a variation pattern is selected using a table corresponding to the type of jackpot of this time. If the current big hit is a long hit (15R big hit), the fluctuation pattern P1 or the fluctuation pattern P2 is selected. If the current big hit is a short hit (2R big hit), the fluctuation pattern P3 is selected. The type of jackpot of this time can be grasped (discriminated) based on the determination result of S1310 described above. It should be noted that the non-time-short state medium hit table and the later-described time-short state medium hit table need not be divided into long hits and short hits.

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1402), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1405). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1405), the change is made with reference to the non-time-short state medium / small hit table (the portion corresponding to the non-time-short state and the small hit in the change pattern table shown in FIG. 9). A variation pattern is selected based on the pattern random number counter value (S1406). Specifically, in the first embodiment, the variation pattern P4 is always selected.

  If the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1405), it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) is a reach establishment random number value (S1407). As shown in FIG. 8C, the reach establishment random number value is “0” to “5” in the time reduction state, and “0” to “13” in the non-time reduction state. That is, the time-short state is less likely to reach when it is out of time than the non-time-short state. This is to speed up the digestion speed of the special figure hold by making more selections with no reach effect with a short variation time in the short time state selected.

  When the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) is a reach establishment random number value (YES in S1407), that is, in the case of reach presence / absence, the reach presence / absence table during non-short-time state (variation shown in FIG. 9) A variation pattern is selected on the basis of the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to a non-time-short state and a portion corresponding to the presence / absence of reach in the pattern table (S1408). In the first embodiment, the variation pattern P5 or P6 is selected.

  When the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) is not a reach-established random value (NO in S1407), that is, when reach is not missed, the table for reaching no miss during non-time-short state (variation pattern shown in FIG. 9) A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the non-time-short state and the portion corresponding to no reach in the table (S1409). When this reach is not lost, the function of shortening variation according to the number of balls held is activated. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is “3” or “4”, a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected compared to when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is “0” to “2”. It has come to be. In the first embodiment, the variation pattern P7 or P8 is selected.

  If it is determined in S1401 that the gaming state is the short-time state (shortened variation mode) (YES in S1401), as shown in FIG. 24a, the variation pattern table to be referenced is a table for the short-time state (FIG. 9). The process (S1410 to S1416) is performed in the same flow as steps S1402 to S1409 except that the change pattern table shown in FIG. That is, if it is a big hit, refer to the portion corresponding to the short time state and big hit (long hit or short hit) in FIG. 9, and if it is a small hit, refer to the portion corresponding to the short time state and small hit in FIG. If it is off, refer to the portion corresponding to the short-time state and reach out-of-reach in FIG. 9, and if not out of reach, refer to the portion corresponding to the short-time state and out-of-reach in FIG. A variation pattern is selected based on the value.

  In the variation pattern table during the short-time state (the portion corresponding to the short-time state in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9), the function of the shortening variation according to the number of retained balls when the reach is out of reach is the number of retained balls “2”. Work when ~ 4. That is, the shortening variation is more easily selected than in the non-time-short state. In addition, when winning a long hit out of the big hits, it is easier to select a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time than in the non-time-short state. That is, the variation pattern table in the short-time state is a table in which the average value of the variation time of the special symbol is shorter than that in the non-time-short state.

  If it is determined in S1400 that the gaming state is the specific state (limited variation mode) (YES in S1400), as shown in FIG. Except that the change pattern table shown in Fig. 5 is a part corresponding to a specific state) and the determination of whether there is a reach or not (determination of whether or not the reach random number counter value is a reach random number value). The processes (S1417 to S1421) are performed in the same flow as steps S1402 to S1409. That is, if it is a big hit, the portion corresponding to the specific state and big hit (long hit or short hit) is referred to in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. With reference to the portion, if it is a deviation, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the specific state and the deviation in FIG. In the specific state (limited variation mode), the function of shortening variation according to the number of held balls does not work at the time of detachment, and the variation pattern of detachment is not distinguished by the presence or absence of reach.

  The variation patterns that can be selected in the specific state (limited variation mode) shown in FIG. 9 are the variation pattern P18 for long hits, the variation pattern P19 for short hits, the variation pattern P20 for small hits, and the case of deviation. The variation pattern P21 is selected. Since these fluctuation patterns P18 to P21 all have a fluctuation time of “12 seconds (12000 ms)”, the special symbol fluctuation time is always “12 seconds” in the specific state (limited fluctuation mode). The variation pattern that can be selected in this specific state (limited variation mode) is a variation pattern P7 that has a long variation time among variation patterns at the time of non-short-time state (normal variation mode) and non-reach in the short-time state (shortened variation mode). , P16 has the same variation time. As a result, in the specific state (limited variation mode), the variation time for one variation display of the special symbol is the variation pattern when the reach is not lost in the non-short-time state (normal variation mode) and the short-time state (short variation mode). Among these, the time is longer (12 seconds per change) than the change patterns P8 and P17 (shortest change time) having a short change time (fixed).

  After the variation pattern is selected as described above, the other processing (S1404) shown in FIG. 23 is performed to finish this processing. In other processing (S1404), a variation pattern designation command (variation pattern designation command corresponding to special figure 2) corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set variation pattern designation command is included in a variation start command, which will be described later, and is sent to the sub-control board 90 by output processing (S201). Note that the game control microcomputer 81 (main control unit 80) that performs the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1203) and the later-described special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1208) is the "variation time setting means" of the present invention. This corresponds to one embodiment.

[Special figure 2 random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 25, in the special figure 2 random number shift processing (S1204), first, the special figure 2 reserved ball number is decremented by 1 (S1501). Next, the storage location of the various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit is set to one lower level (for example, when the second special figure reservation storage unit is composed of an address space corresponding to addresses “0000” to “0003”, the address Shift to “0000” side (S1502). Then, “0” is set in the uppermost address space of the second special figure hold storage unit, that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth special figure hold (when stored up to the upper limit number). Is cleared to 0 (S1503), and this process ends.

  After executing the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) of FIG. 21 is executed. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205), the special figure operation status is set to "2" and a fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM to start the fluctuation display of the second special symbol.

  In the special symbol standby process (S1102) of FIG. 21, when the special figure 2 reserved ball number is “0” and the special figure 1 reserved ball number is not “0” (YES in S1201, NO in S1206). The special figure 1 determination process (S1207), the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1208), the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) are performed in this order.

[Special Figure 1 Win / Fail Decision Processing]
As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 1 success / failure determination process (S1207), the processes (S1601 to S1612) are performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202) shown in FIG. Therefore, detailed description of this process is omitted.

  However, since this process is related to the special figure 1, in S1601, it is stored in the lowest area of the first special figure reservation storage part of the RAM (that is, the RAM area corresponding to the first special figure reservation). The special symbol success / failure random number counter value (label-TRND-A) is read. Further, in the big hit type determination in S1610, there is a possibility of any of 15R first big hit, 15R second big hit, and 2R third big hit (FIG. 8B). As shown in the column of the first special symbol (Special Figure 1) in FIG. 8B, the distribution ratio for each big hit is 40% for 15R first big hit, 50% for 15R second big hit, and 2R third big hit. Is 10%. When it is determined that the big hit type is 15R first big hit or 15R second big hit, the long hit flag is turned on as a big hit flag in step S1612. On the other hand, if it is determined that 2R third big hit, the short hit flag is turned ON as a big hit flag in S1612.

  Also, in the special figure 1 success / failure determination process (S1207), if it is determined that the result of the success / failure determination (S1603, S1609) is not “big hit” (NO in S1604), there is a possibility of being determined as a small hit in S1605. In the first embodiment, the small hit probability of the first special symbol is the same as the big hit probability (about “1 / 39.7”), and the small hit probability of the second special symbol is about “1/8”. Compared to some, the possibility of a small hit with the first special symbol is lower than the second special symbol.

[Special Figure 1 Variation Pattern Selection Processing]
As shown in FIGS. 27, 28a, and 28b, the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1208) has the same flow as the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203) shown in FIGS. 23, 24a, and 24b. The process (S1700 to S1721) is performed. Therefore, a detailed description of this process is omitted.

  However, since this processing is related to Special Figure 1, if the gaming state is a non-specific state and a non-time saving state (normal fluctuation mode) (NO in S1700, NO in S1701), the type of big hit is 15R first big hit or If the 15R second big hit, the portion corresponding to the non-time-short state and the long hit in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 is referred. If the 2R third big hit, the portion corresponding to the non-time-short state and the short hit shown in FIG. , The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1703). Further, if it is a small hit, the portion corresponding to the non-time-short state and small hit in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 is referred to. If the reach is not lost, the variation pattern is selected on the basis of the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the non-time-short state and the reach unresolved in FIG. 9 (S1706, S1708, S1709).

  Similarly, when the gaming state is the short-time state (shortening variation mode) (NO in S1700, YES in S1701), if the big hit type is 15R first big hit or 15R second big hit, With reference to the corresponding part, if the 2R third big hit, the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the part corresponding to the short time state and short hit in FIG. 9 (S1711). In addition, if it is a small hit, refer to the portion corresponding to the short-time state and small hit in FIG. 9, and if it is out of reach, refer to the portion corresponding to the short-time state and reach out in FIG. If there is, a variation pattern is selected on the basis of the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the short-time state and no reach in FIG. 9 (S1713, S1715, S1716).

  Similarly, if the gaming state is the specific state (limited variation mode) (YES in S1700), if the big hit type is 15R first big hit or 15R second big hit, the portion corresponding to the specific state and long length shown in FIG. With reference to the 2R third big hit, the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the specific state and short win in FIG. 9 (S1718). Further, if it is a small hit, the portion corresponding to the specific state and the small hit in FIG. 9 is referred to, and if it is out of the way, the portion corresponding to the specific state and the negative in FIG. To select the variation pattern (S1720, S1721). In the specific state (limited fluctuation mode), as described in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process described above, the fluctuation time related to the one-time fluctuation display of the special symbol regardless of the determination result or the hit type, etc. It is uniformly “12 seconds”, and this is the same for the first special symbol.

  In this special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing, after performing variation pattern selection (S1703, S1706, S1708, S1709, S1711, S1713, S1715, S1716, S1718, S1720, S1721), other processing (S1704, FIG. 27) to finish this processing. In the other processing (S1704), a variation pattern designation command (variation pattern designation command corresponding to FIG. 1) corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set variation pattern designation command is included in a variation start command, which will be described later, and is sent to the sub-control board 90 by output processing (S201).

[Special Figure 1 Random Number Shift Processing]
As shown in FIG. 29, in the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number is decremented by 1 (S1801). Next, the storage location of the various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit is shifted down by one (S2002). Then, “0” is set in the highest address space of the first special figure reservation storage unit, that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth special figure reservation (when the maximum number is stored). Is cleared to 0 (S1803), and this process ends.

  After the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209) is executed, the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) of FIG. 21 is executed. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210), the special figure operation status is set to "2" and a fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM to start the fluctuation display of the first special symbol.

[Special symbol change processing]
As shown in FIG. 30, in the special symbol variation processing (S1104), first, the variation time of the special symbol (variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in S1203 or S1208 of FIG. 21, see FIG. 9) has elapsed. It is determined whether or not (S1901). If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (NO in S1901), the process ends. Thereby, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1901), a fluctuation stop command is set (S1902). Then, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S1903). If it is ON (YES in S1903), the probability variation counter that counts the number of times the special symbol is changed during the high probability state is decremented by 1 (S1904). ), It is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is “0” (S1905). If it is determined in S1905 that the probability variation counter is “0”, the probability variation flag is turned OFF, and the process proceeds to S1907. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not ON (NO in S1903) and when it is determined that the probability variation counter is not “0” (NO in S1905), the process proceeds to S1907.

  In S1907, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S1907). If it is determined that the time reduction flag is ON (YES in S1907), the time reduction counter that counts the number of times the special symbol is changed during the time reduction state. 1 is subtracted (S1908), and it is determined whether or not the value of the hour / hour counter is “0” (S1909). If it is “0” (YES in S1909), the hour / hour flag is turned off (S1910). Move on to processing. On the other hand, if it is determined that the time reduction flag is not ON (NO in S1907) and if it is determined that the value of the time reduction counter is not “0” (NO in S1909), the process proceeds to S1911.

  In S1911, it is determined whether or not the specific flag is ON (S1911), and if it is determined that the specific flag is ON (YES in S1911), a specific counter that counts the number of times the special symbol is changed during the specific state 1 is subtracted (S1912), and it is determined whether the value of the specific counter is “0” (S1913). If it is “0” (YES in S1913: one aspect of the third control condition), the specific flag Is turned OFF (S1914), and the process proceeds to S1915. On the other hand, when it is determined that the specific flag is not ON (NO in S1911) and when it is determined that the value of the specific counter is not “0” (NO in S1913), the process proceeds to S1915.

  In S1915, the special figure operation status is set to “3” (S1915). Then, other processing such as stopping the special symbol variation display at a result corresponding to the determination result of the special symbol success / failure determination random number and the jackpot type determination random number is performed, and this processing is ended.

  Note that the probability variation flag, the time reduction flag, and the specific flag may all be turned on or off, or may be turned on or off independently. In the first embodiment, for example, all of the probability variation flag, the hourly flag, and the specific flag are turned off (low accuracy low base normal fluctuation mode), or the probability variation flag and the hourly flag are turned off and the specific flag is turned on (low accuracy low base). Limited variation mode), the probability variation flag and specific flag are OFF and the hourly flag is ON (low accuracy high-speed shortened variation mode), or the probability variation flag and time reduction flag are ON and the specific flag is OFF (high accuracy high base) (Short fluctuation mode), the time variation flag and the specific flag are OFF when the probability variation flag is ON (high accuracy low base normal variation mode), the time variation flag and the specific flag are ON and the time reduction flag is OFF (high accuracy low base) Limited fluctuation mode). The gaming state and variation mode of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are controlled by turning on / off these probability variation flag, time reduction flag, and specific flag. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 81 (main control unit 80) for turning on / off these flags represents one mode of "variation mode control means". The game control microcomputer 81 (main control unit 80) also functions as “probability setting means” and “game state setting means”.

[Special symbol confirmation processing]
As shown in FIG. 31, in the special symbol confirmation process (S1106), it is first determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S2001). If the big hit flag is ON (YES in S2001), then it is determined whether the type of big hit is 15R big hit (15R first big hit, 15R second big hit, or 15R fourth big hit) (S2002). . And if it is 15R big hit (that is, if the long hit flag is ON), the round to be executed during the big hit game (in the mode of opening once per round, one round is from opening the big winning opening to closing) The value of the round counter that counts the number of times is set to “15”, and the opening pattern of the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) Set the opening pattern for 1 big hit (see Fig. 6), if 15R second big hit, set the open pattern for 15R second big hit (see Fig. 6), if 15R 4 big hit, set 15R 4 big hit An open pattern (see FIG. 6) is set (S2003).

  If it is not 15R big hit in S2002 (that is, if the short hit flag is ON), since the big hit type is 2R third big hit or 2R fifth big hit, the round counter value is set to “2” and a big prize is won As the opening pattern of the mouth (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35), if the 2R third big hit, the 2R third big hit opening pattern (see FIG. 6) is set, and the 2R fifth big hit If there is, an opening pattern (see FIG. 6) for 2R fifth big hit is set (S2004).

  After finishing the process of S2003 or S2004, in order to start the jackpot game, set the jackpot opening command (S2005), start the jackpot game opening production (S2006), set the special figure movement status to "4" (S2007)

  When it is determined in S2001 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S2001), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S2008). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S2008), the value of the small hit opening counter that counts the number of times the large winning opening (second large winning opening 35) is released during the small hit game is set to "2". At the same time, an opening pattern for small hits (see FIG. 6) is set as the opening pattern of the big winning opening (second winning opening 35) (S2009).

  After finishing the processing of S2009, in order to start the small hit game, set the small hit opening command (S2010), start the small hit game opening effect (S2011), and set the special figure movement status to "5" Set (S2012). If the small hit flag is not ON in S2008 (NO in S2008), neither the big hit game nor the small hit game is started, so the special figure operation status is set to “1” and the process is ended.

[Special electric equipment processing 1 (big hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 32, in the special electric equipment processing 1 (S1108), first, it is determined whether or not there is an ON flag among the probability variation flag, the time reduction flag, and the specific flag (S2101). If there is a flag that is ON (YES in S2101), the flag that is ON is turned OFF (S2102). As a result, during execution of the big hit game, the probability variation flag, the time reduction flag, and the specific flag are all turned OFF, and the low probability state and the non-time reduction state are controlled. In the first embodiment, since the low base state is always in the non-time-short state, the low base state is also controlled during execution of the big hit game. Also, while the big hit game is running, the special symbol will not be displayed in a variable manner, but the fluctuation mode is controlled to the normal fluctuation mode, and when the fluctuation mode after the big hit game is shifted to a mode other than the normal fluctuation mode, After the big hit game is finished, the transition mode is controlled to the transition mode. When the big hit game is not made, the normal fluctuation mode is controlled even after the big hit game is finished.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the big hit end flag is ON (S2105). The big hit end flag is a flag that indicates that the opening of the big winning openings (the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35) is all ended (the big hit game is ended) in the big hit game. If the big hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), it is determined whether or not the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) is being opened (S2106). If it is not open (NO in S2106), whether or not the time (timing) for opening the grand prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) has been reached, that is, the time for opening the jackpot has elapsed. Then, it is determined whether or not the time for starting the first round has been reached, or the time for the interval between rounds has elapsed and the time for starting the next round (next release) has been reached (S2107).

  If the determination result in S2107 is NO, the process ends. On the other hand, if the determination result in S2107 is YES, it is determined whether or not the executed round corresponds to either the first round or the second round (S2108). This may be determined for each jackpot type using the value of the round counter, or may be determined by providing a round counter that counts the number of rounds to be executed separately. If it is neither the first round nor the second round (that is, any of rounds 3 to 15) (NO in S2108), proceed to S2110 and follow the opening pattern (see FIG. 6) according to the type of jackpot In order to open the first big prize opening 30, the first big prize apparatus 31 is operated. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is the first round or the second round (YES in S2108), the V effective period setting process (S2109) is performed, and then the process proceeds to S2110, and the release pattern corresponding to the type of jackpot (see FIG. 6) ), The second big prize winning device 36 is operated to open the second big prize winning opening 35.

  In the V validity period setting process (S2109), the specific area sensor 39a detects the game ball for several seconds during the opening of the second big prize opening 35 and after the second big prize opening 35 is closed in one or two rounds. The period is determined to be valid (corresponding to the first period). In the first embodiment, a period other than this (including a time when a small hit or a special game is not executed) is a period (corresponding to a second period) in which detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalid. Is set. Here, determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is valid means turning on the V flag based on the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a (specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 35) described later). (Refer to steps S2401 to S2403), and determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalid means that the V flag is not turned ON even if the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is detected. It is.

  Here, when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a and the V flag is turned ON, the game state display 46 is set to a predetermined display mode, and the game state after the big hit game is in a high probability state. Is notified. Specifically, the game state display 46 is composed of three LEDs “a1a2a3”. In the first embodiment, in the normal state (low probability state), the display mode is “a1 □ a2 □ a3 □” (for example, □: off, ■: on). In addition, when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a in the big hit game and the V flag is turned ON, the display mode of “a1 • a2 • a3 •” is set. When the big hit game ends and the gaming state is set to a high probability state, the display mode is “a1 □ a2 □ a3 □”. In addition, the lighting control timing of the game state indicator 46 is not limited to such timing, and during the big hit game, the display mode of “a1 □ a2 □ a3 □” is maintained even if the game ball passes a specific area. , “A1a2a3” may be displayed at the timing of transition to the high probability state after the big hit game, and “a1 □ a2 □ a3 □” may be displayed at the timing of transition from the high probability state to the low probability state. .

  That is, in the specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 35), which will be described later, the V flag is turned ON only when the V passage (passing of the game ball to the specific area 39) is detected during the V effective period, and outside the V effective period (V ineffective The V flag is not turned ON when the V passage is detected during the period. When the V flag is ON, the probability variation flag is turned ON, that is, the gaming state after the big hit game is set to a high probability state (a gaming state setting process described later (FIG. 33)). By doing so, the V flag is not turned on based on the passage of V due to an illegal act, that is, it is not illegally set to a high probability state.

  In addition, in the 15R first and fourth big hits and the 2R third and fifth big hits, if there is a 1R or 2R V pass, the gaming state after the big hit game is set to a high probability state, Even if there is a V pass during a hit game, if the game state before the small hit game is in the normal state, the game state after the small hit game is also in the normal state, and the game state before the small hit game is a high probability state If so, the gaming state after the small hit game is also set to a high probability state. That is, the success / failure determination probability is not changed before and after the small hit game.

  In the first embodiment, in the V effective period setting process (S2109), even when the 15R second big hit is detected, the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is set to the period (first period) for determining that it is effective. However, as another aspect, in the case of 15R second big hit, the first period may not be set in the 1R and 2R. That is, in the case of 15R second big hit, the 1R and 2R may be set as the second period. In the big hit game related to the 15R second big hit, the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 is set to an extremely short time of 0.1 second, so the possibility that the game ball can enter the second big prize opening 35 is Although it is as low as possible, if the second period is set, the V flag will not be turned ON even if a ball is entered. As a result, it is possible to prevent the V flag from being turned ON illegally or the V flag from being turned ON due to a rare entry. In this embodiment, the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is valid in one round or two rounds, but the place of the round is not limited to this.

  If the grand prize opening (first grand prize opening 30 or second grand prize opening 35) is open in S2106 (YES in S2106), the number of balls entered into the big prize opening in the round is the maximum number It is determined whether or not (10 in this embodiment 1 per round) has been reached (S2111). If the specified number of balls has not been reached (NO in S2111), whether or not it has come to the timing (timing) to close the grand prize opening, that is, a predetermined opening time (see FIG. 6) after the grand prize opening is opened. It is determined whether or not it has passed (S2112). If the opening time of the special winning opening has not elapsed (NO in S2112), the process ends.

  On the other hand, when the specified number of balls has been reached (YES in S2111), or when the opening time of the big prize opening has passed (YES in S2112), that is, one of the two round end conditions is satisfied In such a case, the special winning opening (the first large winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35) is closed (S2113). Then, the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2114), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is “0” (S2115). If it is determined that it is not “0” (NO in S2115), the process ends to start the next round.

  On the other hand, if it is determined to be “0” (YES in S2115), a jackpot ending command is set (S2116) and a jackpot ending effect is started as a jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game (S2117). Then, a jackpot end flag is set (S2118), and the process is terminated. If the round counter is long (15R big hit), the big prize opening will be “0” if it is executed 15 times, and if it is short (2R big hit), the big prize opening will be opened twice. When executed, it becomes “0”.

  If the big hit end flag is ON in S2105 (YES in S2105), the final round has ended, so it is determined whether or not the execution time (ending time) of the big hit ending effect has passed (S2119). If the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2119), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2119), after the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2120), a game state setting process (S2121) described later is performed. Then, the big hit flag is turned off (S2122), the special figure operation status is set to “1” (S2123), and the process is terminated. Thereby, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special figure operation process (FIG. 20).

[Game state setting process]
As shown in FIG. 33, in the game state setting process (S2121), it is first determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S2201). The V flag is a flag that is turned on in a specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 35) described later. If the V flag is OFF (NO in S2201), the process proceeds to S2205 without performing the processes in S2202 to S2204. On the other hand, if the V flag is ON (YES in S2201), the probability variation flag is turned ON (S2202), the probability variation counter is set to “100” (S2203), the V flag is turned OFF (S2204), and the processing of S2205 is performed. Migrate to That is, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, it is determined whether or not to set the gaming state after the big hit game to a high probability state based on whether or not the V flag is ON in this gaming state setting process. . The termination condition for the high probability state is determined based on the set value of the probability variation counter. In other words, the variation display of the special symbol is performed 100 times (the total number of variation display times of the first special symbol and the variation display number of the second special symbol is 100 times), and the next big hit occurs The high probability state ends when either of the conditions is satisfied.

  In S2205, it is determined whether or not the finished jackpot game (the jackpot game executed this time) is 15R jackpot. If it is determined that it is not 15R big hit, that is, 2R big hit (2R third big hit or 2R fifth big hit) (NO in S2205), the game state before the start of this big hit game, that is, when 2R big hit It is determined whether or not the gaming state is a short time state (S2208). If it is determined that the time has not been reached (NO in S2208), the specific flag is turned on (S2209), the specific counter is set to “4” (S2210), and the process ends. As a result, the game state after the big hit game related to the 2R big hit that occurred in the non-time-short state (low base state) is a low probability state, a low base state (that is, a low probability low base state), a specific state, or a high probability. A state and a low base state (that is, a highly accurate low base state) and a specific state. In other words, after the big hit game related to the 2R big hit that occurred in the low base state, the special symbol fluctuation mode becomes the “limited fluctuation mode”. The end condition of the limited variation mode (specific state) is determined based on the set value of the specific counter. In the first embodiment, the special symbol is displayed with four variations, and the next jackpot occurs. The process ends when either of the conditions is satisfied. In the variation display of the special symbol four times in the limited variation mode (specific state), the variation time of each time is fixed to one time. Specifically, in the first embodiment, the variation time when the variation time of one time in the limited variation mode (specific state) is “12 seconds” and the variation display of the special symbol is continuously performed in the mode. It is possible to secure a maximum of “48 seconds” as the time. Then, when the limited variation mode (specific state) ends when the special symbol is variably displayed four times in the limited variation mode (specific state), the subsequent gaming state is a low probability state, a low base state, a non-time-short state, or The high probability state, the low base state, and the non-time-short state are entered, and the variation mode of the special symbol becomes the normal variation mode. Note that the high and low base state ends when either of the following conditions is met: the special symbol is displayed 100 times to change and the next big hit occurs.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2208 that the gaming state when the 2R big hit is in the short-time state (YES in S2208), the short-time flag is turned ON (S2206), and the short-time counter is set to “100” (S2207) Finish the process. Thereby, the game state after the big hit game related to the 2R big hit that occurred in the short time state (high base state) is a low probability state and a special symbol time short state and high base state (that is, low probability high base state), or A high probability state, a special symbol time-short state, and a high base state (that is, a highly accurate high base state). The termination condition of the short-time state (high base state) is determined based on the setting value of the short-time counter. In the first embodiment, the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner 100 times in the low-accuracy base state and the high-accuracy base state. , And the occurrence of the next jackpot, the process ends when one of the conditions is satisfied.

  If it is determined in S2205 that the finished jackpot game (the jackpot game executed this time) is a 15R jackpot (YES in S2205), the hour / hour flag is turned ON (S2206), and the hour / hour counter is set to “100” ( S2207), and the process ends. Thereby, the gaming state after the big hit game related to 15R jackpot is low probability state and short time state and high base state (that is, low probability high base state), or high probability state and short time state and high base state (that is, high base state). It will be in a highly accurate base state). As described above, the low-accuracy base state and the high-accuracy base state are terminated when one of the following conditions is satisfied: the special symbol is displayed with a variation of 100 times, and the next big hit occurs.

  Note that the probability variation counter, the time reduction counter, and the specific counter count the number of times that the number of fluctuation displays of the first special symbol and the number of times of variation display of the second special symbol are added. In the case of 2R big hit, the process (S2208) for determining whether the game state before the big hit game (the game state when the 2R big hit is hit) is a short-time state (S2208) This is to make the operating state and the operating state of the high base function the same as the small hit. If these operating states are different for small hits and 2R big hits, even if it is difficult to recognize which hit is based on the open pattern of the big prize opening, which hit is determined by the subsequent operating state. Because it ends up. As a result, it is difficult to discriminate between the small hit and the 2R big hit with the open pattern of the big winning opening, and it is also difficult to discriminate depending on the operating state of the time-shortening function and the high base generating function that occur thereafter.

[Special electric equipment processing 2 (small hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 34, in the special electric accessory processing 2 (S1109), it is first determined whether or not the small hit end flag is ON (S2301). The small hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second big winning opening 35 is all ended in the small hit game. If the small hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2301), it is determined whether or not the second large winning opening 35 is being opened (S2302). If it is not open (NO in S2302), whether or not the time (timing) for opening the big prize opening (first big prize opening 30 or second big prize opening 35) has been reached, that is, the opening time per small hit It is determined whether or not it has reached the time to start the first opening after the elapse of time, or the time to start the next opening after elapse of the interval time between the plurality of times of opening (S2303). If the determination result in S2303 is NO, the process ends. On the other hand, if the determination result in S2303 is YES, after performing the V invalid period setting process (S2304), the process proceeds to S2305 to open the second big prize opening 35 in accordance with the small hit opening pattern (see FIG. 6). The second grand prize device 36 is operated.

  In the V invalid period setting process (S2304), the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalid for several seconds during the opening of the second big prize opening 35 and after the second big prize opening 35 is closed in the small hit game. The period to be determined (second period) is set. In the first embodiment, a period other than the period set as the valid period in the above-described V valid period setting process (S2109) is set as an invalid period (second period). Therefore, in this V invalid period setting process, it is confirmed whether it is not the valid period, that is, whether it is set to the invalid period. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the V timer (provided in the RAM of the main control board 80) that measures the elapse of the V effective period is set to “0” (that is, the state without the effective period). To do. If the V timer is not “0”, the V timer is set to “0”. The V timer may be set to “0”, that is, set to a state without an effective period, without confirming whether the V timer is “0” or not. Thus, even if there is a V passage during the small hit game, if the game state before the start of the small hit game is the normal state, the game state after the end of the small hit game does not shift to the high probability state. In the first embodiment, since the period other than the period set as the valid period in the above-described V valid period setting process (S2109) is an invalid period, the process of S2304 may be omitted.

  If the second big prize opening 35 is being opened in S2302 (YES in S2302), the number of balls entered into the second big prize opening 35 during the second opening, that is, the game balls entered in the second opening It is determined whether or not the sum of all the numbers reaches the specified maximum number of balls (10 in the first embodiment) (S2306). If the specified number of balls has not been reached (NO in S2306), whether or not it is time to close the second big prize opening 35, that is, a predetermined opening time after the second big prize opening 35 is opened (FIG. 6). It is determined whether or not (see) has elapsed (S2307). If the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 has not elapsed (NO in S2307), the process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the number of balls entered into the second grand prize opening 35 during the two open times has reached the prescribed number of balls (YES in S2306), the second big prize mouth 35 is closed (S2314). , The process proceeds to the small hit end processing of S2311. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2307 that the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 has passed (YES in S2307), the second big prize opening 35 is closed (S2308). Then, the value of the small hit release counter is decremented by 1 (S2309), and it is determined whether or not the value of the small hit release counter is “0” (S2310). If it is determined in S2310 that it is not “0” (NO in S2310), the process is terminated as it is to start the next release.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2310 that it is “0” (YES in S2310), the process proceeds to the small hit end process in S2311. In S2311, as a small hit end process for ending the small hit game, a small hit ending command is set (S2311) and a small hit ending effect is started (S2312). Then, a small hit end flag is set (S2313), and the process ends. The small hit opening counter becomes “0” when the second big winning opening 35 is opened twice.

  In S2301, if the small hit end flag is ON (YES in S2301), since the two releases are completed, it is determined whether or not the small hit ending time has elapsed (S2315), and the ending time If has not elapsed (NO in S2315), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2315), the small hit end flag is turned OFF (S2316), and the small hit flag is turned OFF (S2317). Then, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is OFF (S2318). If it is not OFF (ON) (NO in S2318), that is, the current time reduction state (high base state). In this case, the special figure operation status is set to “1” (S2321), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the time reduction flag is OFF (YES in S2318), that is, if it is currently in a non-time reduction state (low base state), the specific flag is turned ON (S2319) and “4” is set in the specific counter. After setting (S2320), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2321), and the process is terminated. Thereby, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special figure operation process (FIG. 20). Then, when the specific flag is turned ON and “4” is set in the specific counter (after the small hit game is finished, the special symbol variation mode is changed to the limited variation mode (specific variation until the special symbol is variably displayed four times). In other words, if the game state at the time of small hit game execution is a low base state (non-time-short state), the variation mode of the special symbol after the small hit game ends becomes a limited variation mode (specific state), The special symbols are displayed four times after the end of the small hit game, with the variation time of each time being fixed to one time. The variation time for one time in the mode (specific state) is “12 seconds”, and the variation time when the special symbol variation display is continuously performed during the limited variation mode is “48 seconds” at the maximum. And limited variation mode (special When the limited variation mode (specific state) ends when the special symbol is variably displayed four times in the state), the subsequent gaming state is the low probability low base state (non-time-short state) or the high probability low base state ( In this way, in the first embodiment, as in the case of the end of the big hit game related to the 2R big hit that occurred in the low base state (S2208 to S2210). The special symbol variation mode becomes the limited variation mode (specific state) after the end of the small hit game related to the small hit generated in the low base state.

  Thus, when a small hit or 2R big hit occurs in the low base state, the special symbol fluctuation mode is set to the limited fluctuation mode, and when a small hit or 2R big hit occurs in the high base state, the special symbol fluctuation mode is set. Is not set as the limited variation mode because the variation mode of the special symbol is the shortened variation mode in the high base state. In other words, the high base state is a state where the special symbol variation mode is the shortened variation mode, and therefore the special symbol variation display (digestion of the special symbol suspension) can be smoothly advanced. When the symbol variation mode becomes the limited variation mode, the smooth progress of the game up to that time may be hindered, which may impair the game performance in the high base state. In view of this, in the first embodiment, when a small hit or 2R big hit occurs in the high base state, in other words, in the shortened variation mode, the special symbol variation mode is not set as the limited variation mode.

  Here, even if the probability change flag or the time reduction flag is turned ON at the start of the small hit game, the flags are not switched from ON to OFF, and the game state is set at the end of the small hit game. The process (S2121, FIG. 34) is not performed. That is, in the present pachinko gaming machine 1, the gaming state (probability variation function, variation time shortening function, and opening extension function operating state) related to the probability change and the short time is not changed before and after the execution of the small hit game.

  In addition, the value (setting value) that is set in the specific counter in the processing of S2210 and S2320, that is, the value that defines the game period (specific period) of the limited variation mode (specific state) is limited to “4” in the first embodiment. However, it can be set as appropriate in consideration of specifications, game characteristics, and the like. In addition, the game control microcomputer 81 (main control unit 80) that performs the above-described special electric accessory processing 1 (S1108) and special electric accessory processing 2 (S1109) is an aspect of the “special game executing means” of the present invention. It corresponds to.

[Specific area sensor detection processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a specific area sensor detection process (S207) subsequent to the special figure operation process (S206). In the specific area sensor detection process (S207), as shown in FIG. 35, it is first determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2401). If it is determined that there is no detection (NO in S2401), the process ends. If it is determined in S2401 that there is a detection (YES in S2401), it is determined whether or not the V is valid (S2402). The V effective period is a period set in the V effective period setting process (S2109) in the special electric accessory process 1 (FIG. 32) described above. The V validity period is set in the first and second rounds in the jackpot game.

  If it is determined in S2402 that the V validity period is in effect (YES in S2402), the V flag is turned on (S2403), and the current big hit game is 2R big hit (2R third big hit or 2R fifth big hit) ) Is determined (S2404). If it is determined that it is not 2R big hit (NO in S2404), that is, if it is 15R big hit, the first V passing command is set (S2405), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that 2R is a big hit (YES in S2404), the second V passing command is set (S2406), and the process ends. The CPU of the main control board 80 transmits this V pass command to the sub control board 90 at a predetermined timing, and the sub control board 90 executes a game effect in the effect symbol display area or the like according to the type of the received V pass command. .

  If it is determined in S2402 that the V valid period is not in effect (NO in S2402), the third V passing command is set without turning on the V flag (S2407), and the process is terminated. The first V passage command is a command for causing the sub control board 90 to perform V passage notification control. On the other hand, the second V passing command and the third V passing command are commands for preventing the sub control board 90 from performing V passing notification control in principle. In addition, the game control microcomputer 81 performs means for switching the validity / invalidity of the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 by executing the specific area sensor detection process (S207) and the V valid period setting process (S2109). It functions as (specific area state switching means).

[Reserved ball count processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the reserved ball number process (S208) following the specific area sensor detection process (S207). In the reserved ball number process (S208), as shown in FIG. 36, first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number, the special figure 2 reserved ball number, and the normal symbol reserved ball number stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 are read ( S2501). Next, the data on the number of reserved balls (the number of held balls command for transmitting the information on the number of held balls to the sub-control board 90) is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2502). Note that the data on the number of held balls may be included in the start ball entering command generated in the above-described start ball entering process (S2041).

[Power-off monitoring processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a power-off monitoring process (S209) subsequent to the reserved ball number process (S208). In the power-off monitoring process (S209), as shown in FIG. 37, first, it is determined whether or not a power-off signal is input (S2601). If there is no input (NO in S2601), the process ends. On the other hand, if there is a power-off signal input (YES in S2601), the current gaming machine state (whether it is probable, whether it is a winning game, the number of held balls, and the number of remaining fluctuations of probability / short time (S2602), the power-off flag is turned on (S2603), and then the interrupt process (FIG. 11) is performed. Loop through without returning.

[Sub control main processing]
Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described. Note that the counter, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the explanation of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (sub control unit). When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided in the sub control board 90 reads and executes the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG. 38 from the ROM of the sub control board 90. . As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, a CPU initialization process is performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) setting, various flags, status and counter reset are performed.

  Subsequently, in S4002, it is determined whether the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub control board 90 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to S4004 without initializing the RAM of the sub-control board 90. That is, if the power-off signal is not ON, or if the RAM contents are not normal even if the power-off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub control board 90 is initialized. If the power-off signal is turned on but the contents of the RAM are maintained normally (YES in S4002), the RAM is not initialized. If the RAM is initialized, various flags, statuses, and counter values are reset. Note that S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on (when the power is turned on), and are not executed thereafter. In the first embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs the same process as the power-off monitoring process (S209) by the game control microcomputer 81 shown in FIG. When turned on, data related to the effect control at that time is stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90. That is, data related to presentation control at the time of power interruption such as a power failure is backed up. For this reason, unless the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized (S4003) at power-on after power-off such as a power failure (power-off recovery), effect control by the effect control microcomputer 91 is performed. Will return to the state before the power failure occurred.

  In S4004, interrupts are prohibited. Next, random number seed update processing is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. The updated random number counter value is sequentially stored in a predetermined update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90. In addition, in the effect determination random number, a random effect determination random number for determining the aspect (variation effect pattern) of the effect symbol game effect to be executed, a random number for determining the notice effect for determining the notice effect, and an effect symbol determination for determining the effect symbol There are random numbers. The random number update method may be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Random values may not be added one by one at the time of update, but may be added two by two. The effect determination random number is acquired at a predetermined timing. As this timing, for example, when a control signal (start start ball command) notifying that a start ball has been received is transmitted from the main control board 80, or a control signal (notifying the start of variation from the main control board 80) ( For example, when a variation start command) is transmitted, or when a later-described variation effect pattern is determined. The storage location of the acquired effect determination random number is a predetermined random number counter value storage area (not shown) in the RAM of the sub-control board 90. In this example 1,

  When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, a command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands (control signals) stored in the output buffer in the RAM of the sub control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100, the sound control board 106, and the lamp control board 107. Each control board (each control unit) that has received the command uses various rendering devices (image display device 7, speaker 67, panel lamp 5, frame lamp 66, movable decorative member 14, etc.) according to the received command. Production (execution symbol game production, special game production accompanying big hit game and small hit game, etc.) is executed. Next, the production control microcomputer 91 permits interruption (S4007). Thereafter, S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are permitted, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 2 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) can be executed.

[Reception interrupt processing]
In the reception interrupt process (S4008), as shown in FIG. 39, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is sent to the external INT input section of the effect control microcomputer 91. It is determined whether or not an input has been made (S4101). If it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S4101), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is ON (YES in S4101), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 (S4102), and the process ends. . This reception interrupt process (S4008) is a process executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[2ms timer interrupt processing]
The 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is a process executed whenever an interrupt pulse with a 2 msec period is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 40, in the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, an input process for creating switch data (edge data and level data) based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switches 63c and 63d is performed (S4201). . Subsequently, a ramp data output process for outputting the ramp data created by the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later is performed (S4202). Next, drive data output processing for outputting drive data for driving the movable decorative member 14 (electric drive source 14a) is performed (S4203). This drive data is also created by a 10 ms timer interrupt process described later. Then, a watchdog timer process for resetting the watchdog timer is performed (S4204).

[10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is a process executed every time an interrupt pulse with a 10 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 41, in the 10 ms timer interruption process (S4010), first, a received command analysis process (S4301) and a mode transition effect process (S4302) described later are performed. Next, switch state acquisition processing is performed in which the switch data created in the 2 ms timer interrupt processing is stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 as switch data for 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4303), and the switch stored in the switch state acquisition processing Based on the data, switch processing for setting the display content of the display screen 7a is performed (S4304). Thereafter, other processes such as creating lamp data (data for controlling lighting of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) and updating the effect determination random number are executed (S4305).

[Received command analysis processing]
As shown in FIG. 42, in the received command analysis process (S4301), first, it is determined whether or not a start ball entering command (see S318 and S323) is received from the main control board 80 (S4395), and the start ball entering command is determined. If it is determined that the command has not been received (NO in S4395), the process proceeds to S4401, and if it is determined that the start ball entering command has been received (YES in S4395), the hold information storage process (S4400) is performed, The processing shifts to S4401. The hold information storage process (S4400) is a random number value for determining various information (preliminary determination result, jackpot type determination) included in the start ball entering command (Special Figure 1 start ball entering command or Special Figure 2 start ball entering command) received in S4395. , Reach random number value, fluctuation pattern random value, etc.), that is, hold information, special symbol type (first special symbol, second special symbol) and special figure hold ball at the time of sending and receiving start command (command generation) Depending on the number, it is stored in a predetermined hold information storage area of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 in a shift memory format. For example, if the received start pitch command is a special Fig. 1 start pitch command corresponding to the number of held balls "4" in Fig. 1, the pre-determination result and hit type included in the special map 1 start pitch command Are stored as special figure 1 hold information in an area corresponding to the number of holds 4 in the special figure 1 hold information storage area. The hold information stored in this way is used to execute various effects such as a change effect, a notice effect, and an effect mode, which will be described later. The storage contents (holding information) of the holding information storage area in the sub-control board 90 are the special figure holding memory parts (first special figure holding memory part, second special figure holding memory) in the main control board (main control unit) 80 described above. Part of the stored content (acquired information). From this, the hold information storage area of the sub-control board 90 can also be said to be “acquired information storage means”.

In S4401, it is determined whether or not a variation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401). If it is determined that a variation start command has been received (YES in S4401), a variation effect start process (S4402) described later is performed. If it is determined that the change start command has not been received (NO in S4401), the process proceeds to S4406 without performing the change effect start process. In S4406, it is determined whether or not a variation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4406). If it is determined that a variation stop command has been received (YES in S4406), the effect design is stopped and displayed. A variation effect end process to be ended is performed (S4407). In the variation effect end process (S4407), a variation effect end command for stopping and displaying the effect symbol 8 and ending the variation effect is set in the output buffer in the RAM of the sub control board 90. When the set variable effect end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 displays the effect pattern 8 that has been variably displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Is stopped and the variation effect (the effect symbol game effect) is ended.
On the other hand, if it is determined in S4406 that the change stop command has not been received (NO in S4406), the process proceeds to S4408 without performing the change effect end process. The variation effect refers to various effects performed in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol.

  Subsequently, in S4408, it is determined whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4408). If it is determined that an opening command has been received (YES in S4408), a special game (big hit game or small hit game) ), A special game effect selection process for selecting a special game effect pattern (effect mode) to be executed is performed (S4409). The special game production includes at least the opening production performed during the opening period before the opening of the grand prize opening at the start of the special game, the round production performed during the opening of the special prize opening, and between the opening and opening (between rounds). ) And an interval effect to be executed during the interval. Next, it is determined whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4410 in FIG. 44). If it is determined that an ending command has been received (YES in S4410), the special game end effect pattern or special game is determined. An ending effect selection process for selecting the type or the like of the effect mode after the end is performed (S4411). On the other hand, if it is determined in S4408 that the opening command has not been received (NO in S4408), the process proceeds to S4410 without performing the special game effect selection process. If it is determined in S4410 that the ending command has not been received (NO in S4410), the process proceeds to S4412 without performing the ending effect selection process.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the first V pass command is received from the main control board 80 (S4412). If it is determined that the first V pass command is received (YES in S4412), the V pass notification command is transmitted to the sub control board. 90 is set in the output buffer in the RAM (S4413), and the process proceeds to S4414. The first V passing command is a command for notifying the sub-control board 90 from the main control board 80 that the specific area sensor 39a has detected a game ball during the V effective period in the 15R first big hit. When the V passing notification command is transmitted to the image control board 100 (image control unit) or the like in the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 reads predetermined image information from the ROM of the image control board 100. Then, a character such as “V passing!” Is displayed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7. As a result, the player is notified that the game ball has passed through the specific area 39 and that the gaming state after the big hit game is in a high probability state. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4412 that the first V-pass command has not been received (NO in S4412), the process proceeds to S4414 without setting the V-pass notification command.

  Displaying the letter “V passing!” Is one of the V passing notification modes, and other display contents (for example, an object image imitating the letter “V” or “probability change GET”) are displayed. Or the like may be displayed to notify the passage of V. This makes it possible to notify the player that the gaming state after the big hit game (special game) being executed is in a high probability state.

  Subsequently, in S4414, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the second V pass command (set in S2406) is received from the main control board 80 (S4413), and determines that the second V pass command is not received. If so (NO in S4414), the process proceeds to S4415, and it is determined whether a third V passing command is received (S4415). Then, in both cases of determining that the second V passing command is received in S4414 (YES in S4414) and determining that the third V passing command is received in S4415 (YES in S4415), V passing is not notified. The command is set in the output buffer in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 (S4416), and the process proceeds to S4417. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4415 that the third V-pass command has not been received (NO in S4415), the process proceeds to S4417 without setting the V-pass non-notification command. In S4417, as other processing, processing based on a received command other than the above-described commands (for example, a normal symbol variation start command or a normal symbol variation stop command) is performed, and the processing ends. Here, the second V passing command is a command for notifying the sub-control board 90 from the main control board 80 that the specific area sensor 39a has detected the game ball during the V effective period in the 2R big hit. The third V passing command is a command for notifying the sub-control board 90 from the main control board 80 that the specific area sensor 39a has detected a game ball during the V invalid period such as small hit.

  When the V passing non-notification command is transmitted to the image control board 100 or the like in the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 displays “V passing!” Or the like on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Display control is performed on a screen that does not display a letter indicating that V has been passed (that is, a screen that has no V passing notification). In other words, the V passage non-notification mode is set. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, even if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 in 2R big hit or small hit, this is not notified to the player.

  Note that the command set in the above-described specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 35) may be only the first V pass command, and the second V pass command and the third V pass command may not be set. In this case, in the received command analysis process (S4301), S4414 to S4416 described above are not executed. Even if it comprises in this way, it can be set as the pachinko game machine which alert | reports to that effect only when there exists V passing during V effective period in 15R 1st big hit. In other words, when the effect for notifying V passage is not given, it is not necessary to set a command (V passage non-notification command). However, the stability of the image control can be increased by setting the command as in the first embodiment and controlling the image control board 100 based on the command.

[Variation production start processing]
Next, the change effect start process (S4402) performed based on reception of the change start command in the received command analysis process (S4301) will be described. As shown in FIG. 44, in the variation effect start process (S4402), first, in S4501, the effect control microcomputer 91 uses various effect determination random numbers such as a random effect determination random number, a notice effect determination random number, an effect symbol determination random number, and the like. The effect determination random number processing (S4501) is acquired. In the first embodiment, at the timing when the variation start command is received from the main control unit 80, the process of S4501 is performed, and a predetermined value (acquisition information) is acquired from each random number. Based on the acquired value, the aspect of the effect symbol game effect to be executed, the notice effect, the effect symbol to be stopped and the like are determined.

  Next, in S4502, the change control command is analyzed by the effect control microcomputer 91 (S4502). The variation start command includes a variation pattern designation command (information for designating the variation pattern) for designating the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The information for designating the variation pattern includes the variation pattern information (P1 to P22) shown in FIG. 9, the game state information for designating the current gaming state, the first special symbol success determination or the second special symbol success determination. And the symbol information for designating the hit type are included (see FIG. 8). In addition, since there are a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the first special symbol and a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the second special symbol, by analyzing the variation pattern designation command, an effect symbol game effect that starts this time It is possible to determine whether the (variation display of the effect symbol) relates to the special figure 1 or the special figure 2. Note that these variation pattern information, game state information, symbol information, and the like can be used in processes other than the variation effect start process to be executed thereafter.

  Next, in S4503, the production control microcomputer 91 refers to the current mode status (S4503). The mode status is for determining an effect mode to be executed. The mode status is any value from “1” to “6”, and each value is assigned to the production modes A to F.

  Here, the effect mode is an aspect of the effect in the image display device 7. If the effect mode is different, some or all of the effect aspects of the game effect such as the notice effect and the reach effect are different. Specifically, images displayed on the image display device 7 are different, such as characters, items, and background images that appear, and the effect symbol game effect can be executed in a mode corresponding to the effect mode. Further, when providing a plurality of game effects (notice effect, reach effect, etc.), different game effects may be executable depending on the effect mode. In the first embodiment, the production mode A (mode status “1”) is executed when the low-accuracy low base state is controlled, and the production mode B (mode status “2”) is controlled to the low-accuracy high base state. The performance mode C (mode status “3”) is executed when the high-accuracy base state is controlled. Therefore, the player can grasp the current gaming state by confirming which of the effect modes is A to C.

  The effect mode D (mode status “4”) or effect mode E (mode status “5”) is executed when the high-accuracy low base state or the low-accuracy low base state is controlled. Therefore, when the production mode is D or E, even if the player confirms the production mode, the player grasps whether the probability state of the special symbol success / failure determination is a high probability state or a low probability state (normal state). It is difficult to do. In that sense, the production modes D and E are probabilistic non-notification modes.

  The production mode F (mode status “6”) is the high probability low base state or the low probability low base state and is controlled to a specific state, that is, the special symbol variation mode is the limited variation mode in the low base state. It is executed when controlled. As described above, the limited variation mode (specific state) is set in response to occurrence of a small hit or a 2R big hit in the low base state. In the first embodiment, the special symbol is displayed four times in the limited variation mode, and after the limited variation mode is completed, the effect control microcomputer 91 (sub control unit 90) performs a predetermined mode lottery. Based on the winning, the above-described effect mode D or effect mode E is executed.

  Next, in S4504, a variation effect pattern determination (not shown) for determining a variation effect pattern (also referred to as “effect pattern”) of the image display device 7, the panel lamp 5, the movable decorative member 14 and the like controlled by the effect control microcomputer 91 is performed. Set the table (S4504). Specifically, the variation effect pattern determination table to be used is set based on the mode status (current effect mode) referred to in S4503 and the variation pattern designation command received from the main control unit 80. For example, when the variation pattern information designated by the received variation pattern designation command is “P1 (variation pattern P1)” (see FIG. 9), the variation effect pattern determination table is used as a hit corresponding to the current effect mode. A variation production pattern determination table is set. Also, in the mode transition effect process (S4302) described later, when the effect pattern of the effect mode F (mode effect pattern) is set (S4607), the effect symbol game effect (variable effect) by the effect pattern is executed ( A variation effect pattern determination table corresponding to the effect mode F is set. In the first embodiment, since a plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables corresponding to the effect mode (mode status) are stored in advance in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, in S4504, from among these variable effect pattern determination tables The table corresponding to the mode status (current presentation mode) referred to in S4503 is selected and set. The variation effect pattern determination table is mainly for determining the execution mode of the effect symbol game effect (the variation pattern of the effect symbol, etc.), and a plurality of variation effect pattern determination tables are stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90 in advance. Has been. In S4504, any one of the plurality of variation effect pattern determination tables is set.

  Next, in S4505, based on the random effect determination random number acquired in S4501 and the variable effect pattern determination table set in S4504, a variable effect pattern suitable for the designated variation pattern is selected and set (S4505). As the variation effect pattern, a variation mode of the effect symbol 8 displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b (execution mode of the effect symbol game effect) is set. Thereby, in the effect design game effect, when the reach effect is executed (reach with effect design game effect), when the character effect performed using a specific character (character effect design game effect), the reach effect or character The case where the production is not executed (reach no production design game production) is determined. In S4505, based on the random number for determining the effect symbol acquired in S4501 and the stop symbol determination table (not shown), the effect symbol 8 to be stopped and displayed (also referred to as “stop effect symbol”) is determined and set. The effect symbol 8 which is stopped and displayed as a result of the effect symbol game effect is an odd symbol such as “777” when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is 15R first big hit, and when the result is 15R second big hit It is assumed that the even-numbered pattern such as “666” is a flat eye. In addition, when the reach is out of reach, one of the three effect designs 8L, 8C, and 8R such as “787” is different from the other effect designs, and when the reach is out of reach, “635”, etc. Among the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R, at least one effect symbol is selected from the different effect symbols. In the case of 2R big hit and small hit, special chances such as “135” or 2R big hit and small hit special symbols such as “3 * 3” may be stopped and displayed. That is, the same effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the case of 2R big hit and small hit. For this reason, the player cannot determine whether the 2R big hit or the small hit is made only by confirming the effect symbols displayed in a stopped state. In addition, the stop display mode of the above-mentioned effect design 8 is an example, and when a big hit is made, what can be stopped and displayed as the stop effect design can be appropriately changed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, as the variation pattern of the production pattern 8, reach A, reach B, reach C, super reach (also referred to as “SP reach”) A, super reach B, super reach C, character An effect is set, and in S4505, based on the variation effect pattern determination table, it is determined which of these effects is performed or these effects are not performed (this is also referred to as “normal variation”). The Then, when the reachable effect game effect is executed, any reach effect is set based on the change pattern designation command and the change effect pattern determination table. Here, when the super reach effect is executed as the effect symbol game effect, it is set to be more likely to be a big hit than when the normal reach effect is executed. In other words, it can be said that the super reach production is a game production with a high jackpot reliability (possibility of being a big hit) as compared to the reach (normal reach) production.

  In the first embodiment, the effect modes A to E and the effect mode F are different from each other in the effect pattern effect effect (variation effect). That is, in the effect modes A to E, the effect symbol game effect (variation effect) mainly composed of the above-described three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R variation display and various reach effects is performed. In addition, it is assumed that an effect design game effect dedicated to the mode is performed. Specifically, in the effect modes A to E, for example, as shown in FIG. 3, three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R (effect symbol display area 7b) are provided at substantially the center of the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. The display mode is mainly used, and various reach effects and the like are performed on the display screen 7a in the process of changing the display of the effect symbol 8. The variation effect performed in the effect modes A to E represents one aspect of the “first effect” of the present invention, and the effect that performs the process related to the execution of the change effect in the effect modes A to E and the effect mode. The control microcomputer 91 (sub control unit 90) and the image control microcomputer 101 (image control unit 100) correspond to the “first effect executing means” of the present invention.

  In contrast, in the effect mode F (limited variation mode), as shown in FIG. 46, three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R (effect symbol display area 7b) are displayed at the end of the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 In the first embodiment, it is displayed on the lower right of the screen), and the variation effect (mode effect) dedicated to the mode is performed using substantially the entire area of the display screen 7a. In the first embodiment, a “battle effect” in which a teammate character (a player-side character) and an enemy character confront each other is performed as a variation effect in the effect mode F (limited variation mode). This battle effect is configured as a series of effects that are performed across a plurality of variable displays of special symbols. Note that the variation effect (battle effect in this example) dedicated to the effect mode F (limited variation mode) represents one aspect of the “second effect” of the present invention. The effect control microcomputer 91 (sub-control unit 90) and the image control microcomputer 101 (image control unit 100) that perform the processing related to the execution of the above correspond to the “second effect execution means” of the present invention.

  Next, in S4506, a variation effect start command for starting the effect symbol game effect or the like based on the variation effect pattern set in S4505 is set in the output buffer in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 (S4506), and the variation effect start processing is performed. Exit. When the change effect start command set in S4506 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU () of the image control board 100 sends a predetermined effect image from the ROM of the image control board 100. This is read out and an effect symbol game effect is performed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7.

[Mode transition effect processing]
Next, the mode transition effect process (S4302) performed in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) will be described. As shown in FIG. 45, in the mode transition effect process (S4302), first, it is determined whether or not a variable effect (effect symbol game effect) is being executed (S4601), and if not (NO in S4601). If the process is finished and executed (YES in S4601), the process proceeds to S4602, and the variation effect being executed is in the low base state (low accuracy low base state or high accuracy low base state). It is determined whether or not it is a fluctuating effect related to “small hit” or “2R big hit” (“small hit fluctuating effect” or “2R big hit fluctuating effect”) (S4602). And, if the fluctuation effect being executed is neither the “small hit fluctuation effect” nor the “2R big hit fluctuation effect” in the low base state (NO in S4602), that is, “out” or “15R big hit” If it is a fluctuation effect ("outside fluctuation effect" or "15R big hit fluctuation effect"), or "small hit fluctuation effect" or "2R big hit fluctuation effect" in a high base state (NO in S4602), the process is finished. When the variation effect being executed is the “small hit variation effect” or “2R big hit variation effect” in the low base state (YES in S4602), the storage contents (hold information) of the hold information storage area of the sub-control board 90 It is determined whether it is time to check (confirm) (S4603). As described above, in the first embodiment, when a small hit or 2R big win is won in a low base state (low probability low base state or high probability low base state), a hit game (small hit game or 2R big hit game) related to it is won. The gaming state after the end of the game becomes a specific state, and the variation mode of the special symbol becomes the “limited variation mode” (see S2209 and S2319). In this regard, in the first embodiment, when a predetermined execution condition is satisfied, a “mode transition effect” indicating that the variation mode of the special symbol becomes the “limited variation mode” is performed. In the first embodiment, the execution condition is that specific hold information is stored in the hold information storage area of the sub-control board 90. In S4603, it is determined whether it is time to determine whether or not the execution condition is satisfied, that is, whether it is time to check (confirm) the hold information. In the first embodiment, the variation effect related to the small hit or 2R big hit is being executed, and the timing at the end of the effect, specifically, the remaining seconds until the effect ends (for example, the remaining 3 seconds). At the timing, it is determined whether or not the execution condition is satisfied. The “specific hold information” indicates one aspect of the “predetermined acquisition information” of the present invention.

  If it is determined in S4603 that it is not time to check the hold information (NO in S4603), if it is determined that it is time to finish the process and check the hold information (YES in S4603), the sub-control board at that time 90. The hold information stored in the 90 hold information storage area is checked (S4604), and whether or not the specific hold information exists in the stored hold information, that is, whether the specific hold information is stored. It is determined whether or not (S4605). Here, the specific hold information can be determined based on various kinds of information (preliminary determination result, jackpot type determination random number value, reach random number value, variation pattern random number value, etc.) included in the above-mentioned start ball entering command. In the first embodiment, the hold information whose pre-determination result is “15R big hit” and the hold information whose pre-determination result is “reach off and change pattern P5” are used as specific hold information. Further, in the first embodiment, when the small hit or 2R big win is won in the low base state, the variation mode of the special symbol thereafter becomes the limited variation mode, and the gaming state in the limited variation mode is low. Since it is the base state, in the limited variation mode, in principle, the first special symbol is variably displayed. For this reason, the hold information check in S4604 covers the special figure 1 hold information storage area. The effect control microcomputer 91 (sub-control unit 90) that performs the processes of S4604 and S4605 corresponds to one aspect of the “determination means” of the present invention.

  If it is determined in S4605 that the specific hold information is not stored (no specific hold) (NO in S4605), the process ends. In this case, after the end of the small hit game or 2R big hit game, the special symbol change mode becomes the “limited change mode”, but the mode transition effect is not performed, and the effect mode (mode status) is set to the time of winning the small hit or 2R big hit. The same mode, that is, any one of effect mode A (mode status “1”), effect mode D (mode status “4”), and effect mode E (mode status “5”). Therefore, after the end of the small hit game or the 2R big hit game, the special symbol change display four times in the limited change mode is performed in any one of the effect modes A, D, and E. In this case, although the variation mode of the special symbol is “limited variation mode” on the control (internally), the image display device 7 has the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, approximately at the center of the display screen 7a. Since the effect symbol game effect (variation effect) mainly based on the 8R change display and various reach effects is performed, for the player, it looks like the “normal change mode”. In particular, in the first embodiment, the variation time based on the variation patterns P18 to P21 of the special symbols selected in the limited variation mode (specific state) can be selected when the reach is not out of reach that can be selected in the non-short-time state (normal variation mode). It is the same as the variation pattern P7, and the variation display of the special symbol based on the variation pattern P7 is performed four times in a situation where the number of reserved balls is “0” to “2” in the non-time-short state (normal variation mode). Since there is no mode transition effect at the time of transition to the limited variation mode, even if the variation display of special symbols proceeds afterwards in the limited variation mode, it is unnatural to the player. The possibility of giving a sense of incongruity is extremely low.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S4605 that specific hold information is stored (specific hold is present) (YES in S4605), a mode shift effect command for performing a mode shift effect on the image display device 7 or the like is sent to the sub-control board 90. The output buffer in the RAM is set (S4606). When the mode transition effect command set in S4606 is transmitted to the image control board 100 in the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU (image control microcomputer 101) of the image control board 100 sends a predetermined effect image to the image control board 100. It reads out from ROM and performs a mode transition effect on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Here, in the first embodiment, the mode transition effect is performed during the small hit game related to the small hit generated in the low base state and during the 2R big hit game related to the 2R big hit generated in the low base state. That is, in the first embodiment, the mode transition effect is a special game effect related to the small hit game and the 2R big hit game. For this reason, the mode transition effect command transmitted to the image control board 100 is the special after the effect control microcomputer 91 receives the opening command related to the small hit or 2R big hit in S4408 of the reception command analysis process (S4301) described above. It is processed by the CPU (image control microcomputer 101) of the image control board 100 as a command related to the execution of the game effect. As described above, the effect control microcomputer 91 (sub control unit 90) and the image control microcomputer 101 (image control unit 100) that perform processing related to the execution of the mode transition effect are included in the “mode transition effect executing means” of the present invention. Equivalent to.

  The execution time of the mode transition effect is set based on the time required from the start to the end of the small hit game or the 2R big hit game. Specifically, in the small hit game or 2R big hit game, the second big prize opening 35 is opened twice in 0.9 seconds each (2R minutes), so this opening time and the opening time of the hit game In consideration of the ending time, it can be set to about 4 to 8 seconds, for example. By performing the mode transition effect as a special game effect related to the small hit game and the 2R big hit game, a special game (small hit game, 2R big hit game) having a lower value than the special game such as the 15R big hit game is performed. It is possible to make it difficult to notice what is happening.

  Next, in S4607, an execution mode (execution pattern) of a mode effect (a battle effect in this example) performed in the effect mode F (limited variation mode) is set (S4607). In the first embodiment, as the execution pattern (mode effect pattern) of the mode effect (battle effect in this example), a plurality of effect patterns having different confrontation images (confrontation scenes) between the ally character and the enemy character are prepared. Specifically, a plurality of types of performance patterns including “kendo” as shown in FIG. 46 are prepared. In S4607, any one of the plurality of patterns is set, and the mode status value is set to “6”. Thereafter, in the processes of S4503 to S4505 of the above-described variation effect start processing (S4402), a variation effect pattern corresponding to the effect mode F is set, and the mode effect is made in accordance with the progress of the special symbol variation display in the limited variation mode. Will progress. Then, when the special figure hold corresponding to the specific hold information confirmed to exist in the hold information check in S4604 is digested, that is, when the special symbol corresponding to the specific hold is displayed, the change display The result of the battle effect is revealed by the execution of the variable effect. In the first embodiment, if the ally character wins, it becomes a 15R big hit, and if the ally character loses (the enemy character wins), it becomes off. Hereinafter, after execution of the mode transition effect, the “battle effect” performed when the variation mode of the special symbol is controlled to the limited variation mode (specific state) will be described.

[Battle production]
FIG. 46 shows one aspect of the “battle effect” that is the mode effect of the effect mode F (limited variation mode), and shows the case where the effect pattern “Kendo” is set in S4607 described above. When the special symbol variation mode is controlled to the limited variation mode (specific state) after the small hit game or the 2R big hit game with the execution of the mode transition effect, the ally character is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. A scene in which an effect image 8a (hereinafter, simply referred to as “friend character”) indicating the character and an effect image 8b (hereinafter simply referred to as “enemy character”) indicating the enemy character face each other is displayed (see FIG. 46 (A)). Then, according to the progress of the special symbol variation display in the limited variation mode (specific state) (based on S4503 to S4505), a scene where the ally character and the enemy character fight is displayed (FIG. 46 (b)). When the variation display of the special symbol based on the hold is performed, a scene in which winning or losing is determined in a manner corresponding to the variation display result is displayed (FIG. 46C or FIG. 46D).

  In this battle effect, since the change time of the special symbol in the limited change mode (specific state) is “12 seconds” per change, the effect is developed in units of 12 seconds. 46 (c) or 46 (d), depending on the number of special figure holding balls (the number of special figure 1 holding balls) when the storage contents (holding information) in the holding information storage area are checked in S4604 described above. The effect time required until the effect display (scene where the winning or losing is decided) is performed, that is, the effect time required until the result of the special symbol change display based on the specific suspension is determined. The upper limit of the number of special figure reserved balls in the first embodiment is “4” for both special figure 1 and special figure 2, and the number of times that the special symbol can be variably displayed in the limited variation mode (specific state) is “4 times”. Therefore, the maximum presentation time that can be spent to display the scene (FIG. 46 (c) or FIG. 46 (d)) in which the victory or defeat is determined by the battle presentation is “48 seconds”. That is, when the stored content (holding information) in the holding information storage area is checked in S4604 described above, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is “4”. If the special figure 1 hold corresponding to "" is a specific hold, it is possible to indicate the end of the battle effect using the effect time of "48 seconds".

  On the other hand, for example, when the stored content (holding information) in the holding information storage area is checked in S4604 described above, the number of the special figure 1 holding balls is “2”, and the number of the holding balls among the two special figure 1 holdings. When the special figure 1 hold corresponding to “2” is the specific hold, the change effect corresponding to the second special symbol change display (specific hold use) in the limited change mode (specific state) is shown in FIG. 46 (c). ) Or the effect display of FIG. 46 (d) is performed, and the effect time that can be spent before winning or losing (ending) in the battle effect in this case is “24 seconds”. In this case, if the specific hold is missed, that is, when a scene (FIG. 46 (d)) is finally displayed with an effect time of “24 seconds” (FIG. 46 (d)), limited fluctuation The special symbol variation display until the end of the mode remains “twice”, but in the first embodiment, the display of the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) is performed until the remaining two variations are completed. The mode is maintained in the mode of battle production, that is, the mode of production mode F. For this reason, for example, when one of the two variation displays is a variation display based on winning the 15R jackpot, and when performing a variation effect corresponding to this, as a variation effect, the ally character who was defeated once You can display the scene that wins by reversing. Alternatively, when any one of the two fluctuation displays is a fluctuation display based on winning a small hit or 2R big hit, the number of executions of the limited fluctuation mode triggered by the small hit or 2R big hit (specific counter) Since it is set again (S2210, S2320), it is possible to perform an effect display (extended effect, extra effect, etc.) in which the execution period of the battle effect is extended as the corresponding variable effect. In this case, for example, the mode transition effect described above during the winning game after the variation effect (variation display) is completed, for example, a mode (mode continuation effect) indicating that the variation mode of the special symbol continues to be the limited variation mode. As can be done.

  In other words, in the first embodiment, the presence of a specific hold is recognized when the storage content (holding information) of the holding information storage area is checked in S4604 described above. It is less than the number of times of special symbol variation display (4 times in this example), which is a condition (specific state) termination condition. Even if the scene (FIG. 46 (c) or FIG. 46 (d)) that determines the winning or losing is displayed, the battle effect (effect mode F) is maintained (continued) until the limited variation mode ends. As a result, it is possible to perform a reverse effect, an extended effect, an extra effect, etc. as described above, and it is possible to maintain a state of high interest until the limited variation mode ends.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment described above, when the variation mode of the special symbol becomes the limited variation mode in the low base state, the variation time of the special symbol is uniformly “12 seconds”, and during the limited variation mode, The special symbol will not be changed and displayed in a short change time. For this reason, in the limited variation mode, a short-time variation display (for example, a five-second variation display based on the variation patterns P8 and P17) that prevents the player from expecting is not performed. Then, when the variation mode of the special symbol is controlled to the limited variation mode, the variation occurs when the specific suspension (specific suspension information) is stored as the suspension of the special symbol (the first special symbol in the first embodiment). A “mode transition effect” indicating that the mode shifts to the limited variation mode is performed. As a result, the mode transition effect is performed under the condition that the special symbol variation display based on the specific suspension (digestion of the specific suspension) is possible in the limited variation mode. It is possible to advance the game in the limited variation mode without impairing the sense of expectation while enhancing the feeling.

  Since the player recognizes that the change mode has become the limited change mode by the mode transition effect, the mode effect (battle effect in the first embodiment) corresponding to the limited change mode (effect mode F) is performed. It is possible to more effectively enhance the player's expectation for the special symbol variation display (special symbol success / failure determination result) in the limited variation mode. In particular, in the limited variation mode, the variation time of the special symbol is uniformly “12 seconds”, which is longer than the shortest variation time in the non-short-time state and the short-time state, so the mode effect (battle effect) in the limited variation mode It is possible to secure a sufficient execution time. As a result, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest in the limited variation mode.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, when the variation mode of the special symbol is controlled to the limited variation mode, the specific suspension (specific suspension information) is reserved as the suspension of the special symbol (the first special symbol in the first embodiment). If it is not stored, the mode transition effect is not executed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing that the variation mode of the special symbol is the limited variation mode. On top of that, since the fluctuation production (direction modes A, D, E) corresponding to the normal fluctuation mode is performed even in the limited fluctuation mode, the limited fluctuation mode is controlled (internally). It is possible to advance the game in the normal variation mode (before the mode change). As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from expecting the player's expectation, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, since the special symbol variation display based on the specific hold is performed during the limited variation mode, the player's expectation is enhanced by the mode transition effect. In order to respond, it is possible to display the variation display of the special symbol with the variation effect by the mode effect corresponding to the limited variation mode (the battle effect in the first embodiment). As a result, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest in the limited variation mode (during execution of the mode effect).

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, a special symbol (first special in the first embodiment) is being executed at the timing when the variation effect relating to the small hit or 2R big hit is being executed and the end of the variation effect is near. It is determined whether or not a specific hold (specific hold information) is stored as the hold of the symbol. In other words, after a special symbol change display related to a small hit or 2R big hit is started, before the execution of a special game (small hit game or 2R big hit game) based on this, a specific hold is held as a special symbol hold (specific hold information) Whether or not is stored is determined. For this reason, for example, when the special symbol variation display related to the small hit or the 2R big hit is started, even if the specific hold is not stored, the game ball is started during the variation display (the first start in the first embodiment). If a special symbol hold occurs in the mouth 20) and the hold occurrence is before the determination of the presence or absence of the specific hold, it is determined that there is a specific hold in the subsequent determination of the presence or absence of the specific hold, A mode transition effect will be performed. As a result, it is possible to increase the execution opportunity of the mode transition effect, and the player can recognize the game in the limited variation mode and advance the game, that is, the mode effect (battle effect) corresponding to the limited variation mode. It is possible to increase the opportunity for the person to experience it.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the small hit probability of the first special symbol is set to a probability (about “1/100”) higher than the big hit probability (about “1 / 319.7”). One special symbol small hit is more likely to occur than a big hit. For this reason, in the low base state, while the first special symbol is variably displayed and the game is advanced, the opportunity to change to the limited variation mode triggered by the small hit of the first special symbol (an opportunity for changing the variable mode) Is more likely to occur than a big hit. Thereby, the execution opportunity of the mode transition effect increases in the low base state, and the execution opportunity of the mode effect corresponding to the limited variation mode (for example, the battle effect) also increases. .

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the number of times of special symbol variation display, which is the termination condition of the limited variation mode, is the same as the upper limit of the number of special symbol reservations that can be stored in the special diagram storage unit, that is, " By doing so, the game period in the limited variation mode is not excessively long, and it is possible to make it difficult to give the player a feeling of prolonged game due to the special symbol variation mode becoming the limited variation mode. Become. In other words, the longer the game period in the limited variation mode, the more likely it is to give the player an impression that the game does not proceed smoothly. The game period of limited variation mode is limited to the upper limit of the number of special reservations, and the limited variation mode is not maintained more than necessary. As a result, it is possible to effectively enhance the gaming interest in the limited variation mode. It should be noted that the game period of the limited variation mode (the number of times of special symbol variation display as the end condition of the limited variation mode) does not necessarily have to be the same as the upper limit of the special reserved number. However, it is desirable to appropriately set the game period of the limited variation mode so as not to cause a decrease in interest due to the prolonged limited variation mode.

  Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the second embodiment, there are a portion that is common to the first embodiment described above and a portion that is different from the first embodiment. Therefore, a description will be given below mainly of a portion that is different from the first embodiment.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment described above, in the mode transition effect process (S4302), it is determined whether or not the execution condition of the mode transition effect is satisfied, that is, the hold information storage area (special figure) of the sub control board 90. Fluctuation related to small hit or 2R big hit in determining whether specific hold information exists in the hold information stored in (1 hold information storage area) (determining whether specific hold information is stored) Performing during production (special symbol variation display), specifically when the remaining time until the variation representation (special symbol variation display) ends is several seconds (for example, 3 seconds remaining) (See FIG. 45). On the other hand, in the second embodiment, it is determined whether or not the specific hold information is stored at the end of the variation effect (special symbol change display) related to the small hit or 2R big hit, and the specific hold information is stored. If it is, the processing related to the execution of the mode transition effect is performed. Therefore, in the second embodiment, the mode transition effect process (S4302) is not performed in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) (the structure in which the mode transition effect process (S4302) is omitted from the flowchart shown in FIG. 41). Yes.

  Specifically, in the second embodiment, instead of the changing effect end process (S4407) of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 42, the changing effect end process (S4407a) shown in FIG. 47 is performed. In the variation effect end process (S4407a) of the second embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 first performs “small hit” when the variation effect that has just been completed is in the low base state (low probability low base state or high probability low base state). Alternatively, it is determined whether or not it is a fluctuating effect (“small hit fluctuating effect” or “2R big hit fluctuating effect”) related to “2R big hit” (S4701). As a result, if it is neither “small hit fluctuation effect” nor “2R big hit fluctuation effect” (NO in S4701), the process proceeds to S4706, and the change to stop the display of the effect symbol and end the fluctuation effect An effect end command is set in the output buffer in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 (S4706). On the other hand, in the case of “small hit fluctuation effect” or “2R big hit fluctuation effect” (YES in S4701), it is stored in the hold information storage area (here, special figure 1 hold information storage area) of sub-control board 90 at that time. The stored hold information is checked (S4702), and it is determined whether or not the specific hold information exists in the stored hold information (whether or not the specific hold information is stored) (S4703). As a result, if specific hold information is not stored (NO in S4703), the process proceeds to S4706, and if specific hold information is stored (YES in S4703), a mode transition effect for performing a mode shift effect The command is set in the output buffer of the sub-control board 90 (S4704), the execution mode (execution pattern) of the mode effect performed in the limited variation mode is set (S4705), and the process proceeds to S4706. By performing the processing of S4704 and S4705, the mode transition effect is performed during the small hit game or the 2R big hit game, and after the small hit game or the 2R big hit game ends, as in the first embodiment. In the limited variation mode, a mode effect corresponding to the mode is performed.

  In the second embodiment, in addition to the same effects as the first embodiment described above, the following effects are also obtained. That is, in the second embodiment, in the variable effect end process (S4407a) performed by the effect control microcomputer 91 (sub control unit 90) based on the reception of the variable stop command from the main control board (main control unit) 80, the specific hold By performing processing related to execution of the mode transition effect such as determination of whether or not information is stored, performing processing related to execution of the mode transition effect on a command basis from the main control board (main control unit) 80 Is possible. Thereby, for example, the execution time (variation time) of the fluctuation effect (variable display of the special symbol) related to the small hit or 2R big hit is also measured by the effect control microcomputer 91, and the specific suspension is performed at the timing when the remaining time becomes the predetermined time. It is possible to increase the stability of the production control because there is no need to take the original control processing on the production control microcomputer 91 side (sub control board 90 side) with respect to the execution of the mode transition production, such as determining the presence or absence of Become.

  As described above, the first and second embodiments have been described as the embodiment of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the first and second embodiments, when a small hit or 2R big hit occurs in the low base state (normal fluctuation mode), the special symbol fluctuation mode is set as the limited fluctuation mode, and the high base state (shortening fluctuation mode). When a small hit or 2R big hit occurs, the special symbol fluctuation mode is not set to the limited fluctuation mode. However, even if a small hit or 2R big hit occurs in the high base state (shortened fluctuation mode) The design variation mode may be a limited variation mode. In this case, in consideration of a decrease in the game progress pace (digestion pace of special figure holding) due to the transition from the shortened variation mode to the limited variation mode, the mode of variation effect accompanying the variation display of the special symbol is appropriately devised. desirable. For example, a pseudo continuous variation effect that performs a variation display and a stop display (temporary stop display) of an effect symbol multiple times (twice or more) during a single variation display of a special symbol is adopted as an effect in the limited variation mode. One example is to prevent the player from giving the impression that the pace of game progress has been reduced by shortening the variation time of the effect symbol per time in the continuous variation effect. Alternatively, the production in the limited variation mode is always a series of mode productions (for example, battle production) performed over a plurality of special symbol variation displays as in the first embodiment, and the image display device 7 is in the limited variation mode. By making the display size of the effect symbol 8 on the display screen 7a as small as possible or making the effect symbol 8 non-displayable, it becomes difficult to grasp the progress status of the special symbol variation display, and the game progress pace decreases. It is also possible not to give the player an impression. Further, during the limited variation mode, the first effect hold 9a and the second effect hold 9b (the first effect hold display area 9c and the second effect hold display area 9d) are not displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. By doing so, it is difficult to grasp the digest status of the special figure hold, and it is also possible not to give the player the impression that the game progress pace (digest pace of the special figure hold) has decreased.

  In Examples 1 and 2, the first special symbol and the second special symbol each have one kind of small hit (first small hit, second small hit), but the first special symbol. For one or both of the second special symbol and the second special symbol, a plurality of small hits are provided, and when a small hit game related to a specific small hit is performed, the specific flag is turned on, that is, the special symbol variation mode May be controlled to the limited variation mode. In this way, not only the small hit occurs, but it is determined whether or not the limited variation mode is set depending on the type of the generated small hit, so it becomes possible to widen the range of game play, It is also possible to enhance interest by the accompanying production. In addition, this structure is applicable also about 2R big hit.

  In addition, multiple types of small hits are provided, and the type of small hit that becomes the condition for generating the limited fluctuation mode by winning when not in the limited fluctuation mode and the condition for generating the limited fluctuation mode by winning in the limited fluctuation mode ( The small hit type that is the continuation condition) may be different. In this way, there is a difference in conditions between the case of being controlled from the non-limited variation mode such as the normal variation mode and the shortened variation mode to the limited variation mode, and the case of being controlled again in the limited variation mode. Therefore, for example, it is possible to realize a gameability such that the probability of occurrence of the limited variation mode is high but the probability of continuation is low, or a gameability that has a low probability of occurrence of the limited variation mode but high probability of continuation It becomes possible, and it is possible to enhance interest by the accompanying production. In addition, this structure is applicable also about 2R big hit.

  Also, a plurality of types of small hits may be provided, and the value set in the specific counter may vary depending on the types of small hits. If it carries out like this, it will become possible to bring about a change in the game period of limited variation mode, and it will become possible to heighten interest also by the effect accompanying this. This configuration can also be applied to 2R big hits.

  In the first and second embodiments, the small hit and the 2R big hit are provided, and the small hit and the 2R big hit are the generation conditions of the limited fluctuation mode. However, at least one of the small hit and the 2R big hit is the limited fluctuation mode (specific state). ), And it is not necessary that both are the conditions for generating the limited variation mode.

  In the first and second embodiments, whether or not the specific hold information exists in the hold information stored in the hold information storage area of the sub-control board 90 (whether or not the specific hold information is stored). Is determined at the end or end of the fluctuation effect (special symbol fluctuation display) related to the small hit or 2R big hit, but the fluctuation effect related to the small hit or 2R big hit (variable display of the special symbol) If it is performed before the start of the special game (small hit game or 2R big hit game) based on this, the execution timing of the determination is not particularly limited. In the first and second embodiments described above, after the start of the fluctuation effect (special symbol fluctuation display) related to the small hit or 2R big hit, before the execution of the special game (small hit game or 2R big hit game) based on this The determination whether or not the specific hold information exists is performed once. However, the determination may not be performed once. After the start of the variable effect related to the small hit or 2R big hit, It is good also as what is performed in multiple times (2 times or more) in the period before the special game execution based.

  In Examples 1 and 2, the variation time of the special symbol set in the limited variation mode (specific state) is a variation time that can be set in the non-short-time state and the short-time state (12 seconds). A dedicated variation time that can be set only in the limited variation mode (specific state) may be provided. In this way, in the limited variation mode, it is possible to advance the variation display, variation production, and mode production of the special symbol in the variation time that is not normally set (cannot appear) in the non-short-time state and the short-time state, It is possible to further differentiate between the limited variation mode and the other modes. As a result, it becomes possible to highlight the peculiarity of the limited variation mode, and it is possible to improve the game fun of the limited variation mode.

  In the first and second embodiments described above, when setting the effect pattern of the mode effect corresponding to the limited variation mode (effect mode F) (S4606, S4705), the mode effect pattern corresponding to the type of mode effect (described above) In the embodiment, “Kendo”) was set, but in addition to this, the development of the variation production related to the variation display of each special symbol performed during the subsequent limited variation mode (mode production), that is, A production scenario may be set (determined). For example, the storage contents of the special figure 1 holding information storage area when it is determined that there is a specific holding in S4605 or S4703 described above are four special figure 1 holding information corresponding to the number of holding balls “1” to “4”. Among them, in the case where the special figure 1 hold information corresponding to the number of held balls “4” corresponds to the specific hold information, and the other special figure 1 hold information corresponds to the non-specific hold information (disconnection, etc.), the limited variation mode When performing the “Kendo” battle production described in the first and second embodiments, the first and fourth special characters will be displayed in the limited variation mode. A scene in which a game starts (for example, FIG. 46A), a second time and a third time a scene in which an ally character and an enemy character fight off and fight (for example, FIG. 46B), and a fourth time in which a victory or defeat is determined (for example, FIG. 46 (c) or FIG. 46 (d)) The development of the production at each change is set in advance. In other words, the production scenario is an execution mode (series production execution mode) of a series of productions that are related to a story and / or relevance that are performed across multiple variations of special symbols. An effect pattern for executing a series of effects such as a period and an effect sound may be indicated, and such an effect scenario may be set in advance based on the stored contents of the hold information storage area.

  As described above, by setting in advance a scenario of a mode effect (a series of effects) to be performed later based on the stored contents of the hold information storage area, a special symbol change display during the mode effect period (during limited change mode) It is possible to make the flow of the entire production more natural as compared to the case where each variation production pattern constituting the mode production (a series of productions) is determined by random lottery each time. In other words, each time the variable display is performed, if the variable effect pattern is determined by random number lottery, etc., the effect pattern is biased and the same effect is repeated or the connection (relevance) with the previous effect is light (no) There is a risk of unnatural production development (production composition). On the other hand, by setting a production scenario in advance, it is possible to prevent production development (production composition) from becoming unnatural, and mode production during the limited variation mode can be effectively performed. Become. As for the production scenarios, various production scenarios are prepared in advance in view of the number of special figure holds when it is determined that there is a specific hold, the game development in the limited variation mode that can occur depending on the storage contents of the hold information storage area, etc. Can be prepared.

  Further, in the first and second embodiments described above, after starting the battle effect (mode effect) in the limited variation mode, the special symbol variation display (specific reservation digestion) based on the specific reservation information is performed before the end of the limited variation mode. Even if the result of the battle effect is shown and the result of losing (friend character defeat) is shown, the display mode of the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) is changed until the display of the special symbol, which is the end of the limited variation mode, is ended. It was supposed to be maintained in the mode of battle production. Instead, a special symbol based on specific hold information is displayed before the end of the limited change mode (specific hold is used), and the result of losing (a teammate character defeat) is shown as the end of the battle performance. The battle effect (mode effect) may be terminated at that timing, and the display mode of the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) may be switched to the display mode of the normal variation mode. By doing so, it is also considered that it is not necessary to continue the battle production (mode production) after the result of losing is shown in the production related to the change display of the special symbol based on the specific hold information (digestion of the specific hold) It becomes possible to respond. That is, when it is considered that a battle effect (mode effect) is performed more than necessary, there is a possibility that the game entertainment will be deteriorated, it is possible to adopt such a configuration.

  In the first and second embodiments described above, the special symbol variation display count is set to a predetermined number (for example, four times) as one of the end conditions of the limited variation mode. When the change display of the special symbol based on the hold information (digestion of the specific hold) is performed, the limited change mode may be terminated on that occasion. In other words, “variable display of special symbols based on specific hold information in limited change mode (digestion of specific hold)” may be set as the end condition of limited change mode. In this case, the mode effect dedicated to the mode (for example, the battle effect) may be ended with the end of the limited variation mode. By doing this as well, it is possible to achieve the same operational effect as the above-mentioned “configuration in which the battle effect (mode effect) is ended at that timing when it is out of the specified hold before the limited variation mode ends”. Become.

  In the first and second embodiments, the variation time is the same in the variation pattern table of the special symbol for the limited variation mode (specific state) (the portion corresponding to the specific state in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). Although a plurality of patterns are provided according to the determination result, if the variation time in the limited variation mode is set to a uniform time, it is not necessary to provide a plurality of variation patterns, and only one variation pattern (for example, variation Only one variation pattern with a time of 12 seconds) may be provided.

  In the first and second embodiments described above, the variation times related to the variation pattern of the special symbol that can be selected in the limited variation mode (specific state) are all the same (“12 seconds”), but other variation modes (for example, If you do not include the shortest variation time that can be selected in the normal variation mode and the shortened variation mode (only the variation time longer than the shortest variation time), you can select multiple variation patterns with different variation times. You may provide in the fluctuation pattern table for modes (specific state). In this case, for example, the fluctuation time related to the big hit fluctuation pattern is made longer than the fluctuation time related to the outlier fluctuation pattern, or the fluctuation time related to the long hit fluctuation pattern is made longer than the fluctuation time related to the outlier fluctuation pattern. For example, the variation time may be different between the big hit variation pattern and the losing variation pattern. However, in the limited variation mode (specific state), it is desirable to reduce the number of variation patterns compared to other variation modes from the viewpoint of stabilizing the execution time of the game effect so that the variation time of the special symbol does not occur. .

  In the first and second embodiments, the number of times the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35 is opened in one round is one, but the first big prize opening 30 or the second big in one round is used. The number of times the winning opening 35 is opened may be a plurality of times, or the number of times that the winning opening 35 is opened may be different.

  In the above-described first and second embodiments, the second special figure hold is a control process that digests the first special figure hold in preference to the so-called special figure 2 priority control process. The special figure hold may be a control process for prioritizing the second special figure hold, that is, a so-called special figure 1 priority control process. Also, the priority order is not set for the digestion of the first special figure hold and the digestion of the second special figure hold, and the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are digested in order from the oldest stored one. Control processing, that is, control processing of so-called order of entering (memory order) digestion may be used.

  In the first and second embodiments, the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine having the specific area 39. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the special symbol is not determined without having the specific area 39 in the big prize opening. Needless to say, it can be applied to a game machine of a type in which it is determined whether or not a high probability state is given after the jackpot game is finished based only on the result of the judgment (the type of jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed). This type of gaming machine is also based on the pachinko machines of the first and second embodiments described above, based on the fact that the symbol win / loss determination is based on the fact that the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol). This includes both gaming machines and other types of gaming machines. Also, it is a type of pachinko gaming machine that does not have a probability setting means (no high probability state), has a specific area inside, and can enter a game ball that can enter and a game ball can enter There is a large winning opening that can be changed to an impossible entry impossible state, and if the result of the determination of success or failure based on the entry to the starting opening is a small hit, the large winning opening is made available for a predetermined time. It can also be applied to a pachinko machine where a big hit game is executed when a game ball enters a big winning opening that is in a ball ready state and the game ball passes through a specific area, and a big hit game is executed and a predetermined privilege is given. . This pachinko gaming machine is called a so-called “1 type 2 type mixing machine”. When the result of the determination of success / failure based on the ball entering the start opening becomes a big hit, the big hit game is executed without passing through a specific area. In addition, as a privilege, it is possible to generate a high base state that increases the frequency of entering game balls into the start opening. It is also possible to have a first start port and a second start port to generate a high base state that increases the frequency of entering the second start port. The present invention is applicable to all these types of gaming machines.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 2 Game board, 3 Game area, 7 Image display apparatus, 7a Display screen, 7b Production symbol display area (production symbol display part), 20 1st start port, 20a 1st start port sensor, 21 2nd Start port, 21a 2nd start port sensor, 27 general winning port (left general winning port, right general winning port), 27a general winning port sensor, 30 first big winning port, 30a first big winning port sensor, 35 second Grand prize opening, 41a First special symbol display (first special symbol display unit), 41b Second special symbol display (second special symbol display unit), 80 Main control board (main control unit), 81 For game control Microcomputer, 90 sub-control board (sub-control part), 91 effect control microcomputer, 100 image control board (image control part).

That is, the gaming machine of the present invention is
A starting opening where game balls can enter,
Acquisition information storage means for storing acquisition information acquired on the basis of the ball entering the start opening;
Identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information based on the acquired information;
A variation time setting means for setting a variation time of the identification information;
Special game execution means for executing a special game capable of giving a predetermined profit to the player based on the fact that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner;
A gaming machine equipped with
As a variation mode when the identification information is variably displayed, at least the variation time setting unit sets a variation time of the identification information to be a predetermined time or more or less than the predetermined time, and the variation time setting unit. And a second variation mode for setting the variation time of the identification information to be equal to or longer than the predetermined time,
Fluctuation mode control means for controlling the fluctuation mode to the second fluctuation mode based on the fact that a predetermined condition is established in the first fluctuation mode;
When the fluctuation mode control means controls the fluctuation mode to the second fluctuation mode, a mode transition effect executing means for executing a mode transition effect when predetermined acquisition information is stored in the acquisition information storage means;
First effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined first effect during the first variation mode;
Equipped with a,
When the change mode control means controls the change mode to the second change mode, if predetermined acquisition information is not stored in the acquisition information storage means, the mode change effect executing means executes the mode change effect. Instead, the first effect executing means executes the first effect even during the second variation mode .

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, when the variation mode becomes the second variation mode, the variation time related to the variation display of the identification information becomes a predetermined time or more, and the identification information is not variably displayed in a shorter time. In the second variation mode, the variation display for a short time in which the player does not have a sense of expectation is not performed. Here, since the variation display of the identification information is performed based on the acquired information, the content (type) of the acquired information affects the result of the variation display of the identification information. In view of this, in the first aspect of the invention, when the variation mode is controlled to the second variation mode, the mode transition effect is executed when predetermined acquisition information is stored in the acquisition information storage means. In this way, in a situation where the variation display of the identification information is performed for a predetermined time or more, in other words, in a situation where the variation display is not performed for a short time in which the player is difficult to expect (that is, the second variation mode). Since the mode transition effect is performed when the variation display of the identification information based on the predetermined acquired information can be performed, the player's expectation is enhanced by executing the mode transition effect and the expectation is impaired. Therefore, it is possible to proceed with the game related to the variable display of identification information. In addition, in the case where it is difficult to increase the player's sense of expectation in the second variation mode when predetermined acquisition information is not stored in the acquisition information storage means when controlling the variation mode to the second variation mode, The mode transition effect is not executed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing that the variation mode has become the second variation mode. In addition, since the effect corresponding to the first variation mode (first effect) is performed even in the second variation mode, the control is (internally) the second variation mode, but the appearance is the first. As a change mode (before the mode change), it is possible to advance the game related to the change display of the identification information. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from expecting the player's expectation.

In the first and second embodiments, the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine having the specific area 39. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the special symbol is not determined without having the specific area 39 in the big prize opening. Needless to say, it can be applied to a game machine of a type in which it is determined whether or not a high probability state is given after the jackpot game is finished based only on the result of the judgment (the type of jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed). This type of gaming machine is also based on the pachinko machines of the first and second embodiments described above, based on the fact that the symbol win / loss determination is based on the fact that the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol). This includes both gaming machines and other types of gaming machines. Also, it is a type of pachinko gaming machine that does not have a probability setting means (no high probability state), has a specific area inside, and can enter a game ball that can enter and a game ball can enter There is a large winning opening that can be changed to an impossible entry impossible state, and if the result of the determination of success or failure based on the entry to the starting opening is a small hit, the large winning opening is made available for a predetermined time. It can also be applied to a pachinko machine where a big hit game is executed when a game ball enters a big winning opening that is in a ball ready state and the game ball passes through a specific area, and a big hit game is executed and a predetermined privilege is given. . This pachinko gaming machine is called a so-called “1 type 2 type mixing machine”. When the result of the determination of success / failure based on the ball entering the start opening becomes a big hit, the big hit game is executed without passing through a specific area. In addition, as a privilege, it is possible to generate a high base state that increases the frequency of entering game balls into the start opening. It is also possible to have a first start port and a second start port and generate a high base state that increases the frequency of entering the second start port. The present invention is applicable to all these types of gaming machines.
[Reference invention]
(1) Moreover, the gaming machine of the reference invention 1 for solving the above-mentioned problem is
A starting opening where game balls can enter,
Acquisition information storage means for storing acquisition information acquired on the basis of the ball entering the start opening;
Identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information based on the acquired information;
A variation time setting means for setting a variation time of the identification information;
Special game execution means for executing a special game capable of giving a predetermined profit to the player based on the fact that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner;
A gaming machine equipped with
As a variation mode when the identification information is variably displayed, at least the variation time setting unit sets a variation time of the identification information to be a predetermined time or more or less than the predetermined time, and the variation time setting unit. And a second variation mode for setting the variation time of the identification information to be equal to or longer than the predetermined time,
Fluctuation mode control means for controlling the fluctuation mode to the second fluctuation mode based on the fact that a predetermined condition is established in the first fluctuation mode;
When the fluctuation mode control means controls the fluctuation mode to the second fluctuation mode, a mode transition effect executing means for executing a mode transition effect when predetermined acquisition information is stored in the acquisition information storage means;
It is characterized by having.
According to the gaming machine of the reference invention 1, when the variation mode becomes the second variation mode, the variation time related to the variation display of the identification information becomes a predetermined time or longer, and the identification information is not variably displayed in a shorter time. In the second variation mode, the variation display for a short time in which it is difficult for the player to have a sense of expectation is not performed. Here, since the variation display of the identification information is performed based on the acquired information, the content (type) of the acquired information affects the result of the variation display of the identification information. In view of this, in the first aspect of the invention, when the variation mode is controlled to the second variation mode, the mode transition effect is executed when predetermined acquisition information is stored in the acquisition information storage means. In this way, in a situation where the variation display of the identification information is performed for a predetermined time or more, in other words, in a situation where the variation display is not performed for a short time in which the player is difficult to expect (that is, the second variation mode). Since the mode transition effect is performed when the variation display of the identification information based on the predetermined acquired information can be performed, the player's expectation is enhanced by executing the mode transition effect and the expectation is impaired. Therefore, it is possible to proceed with the game related to the variable display of identification information.
In the first variation mode, when the variation time setting means sets the variation time of the identification information to be a predetermined time or more or less than a predetermined time, Either one type or a plurality of types may be present, and when there are a plurality of types, it is possible to select and set one of a plurality of types of variation times. is there. Similarly, in the second variation mode, when the variation time setting means sets the variation time of the identification information to be equal to or greater than a predetermined time, there are a plurality of variations even if there is one type. Either of them may be used, and when there are a plurality of types, it is possible to select and set any one of a plurality of types of time. That is, the “variation time longer than the predetermined time” and the “variation time less than the predetermined time” may be either invariant time (fixed time) or variable time.
(2) Next, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1,
A first effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined first effect during the first variation mode;
When the change mode control means controls the change mode to the second change mode, if predetermined acquisition information is not stored in the acquisition information storage means, the mode change effect executing means executes the mode change effect. Without executing, the first effect executing means executes the first effect even during the second variation mode.
It is characterized by that.
According to the gaming machine of the reference invention 2, when the change mode is controlled to the second change mode, predetermined acquisition information is not stored in the acquisition information storage means, and the player's expectation is increased in the second change mode. If this is difficult, the mode transition effect is not executed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing that the variation mode has become the second variation mode. In addition, since the effect corresponding to the first variation mode (first effect) is performed even in the second variation mode, the control is (internally) the second variation mode, but the appearance is the first. As a change mode (before the mode change), it is possible to advance the game related to the change display of the identification information. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from expecting the player's expectation.
(3) The gaming machine of reference invention 3 is the gaming machine of reference invention 1 or reference invention 2,
A second effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined second effect during the second variation mode;
When the mode transition effect executing means executes the mode transition effect, the second effect executing means executes the second effect during the second variation mode.
It is characterized by that.
According to the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3, after the mode change effect causes the player to recognize that the change mode has become the second change mode, the effect corresponding to the second change mode (second effect) is performed. Therefore, it is possible to more effectively enhance the player's expectation for the variation display of the identification information in the second variation mode. In particular, in the second variation mode, since the variation time of the identification information is equal to or longer than a predetermined time, it is possible to sufficiently secure the execution time of the second effect. As a result, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest in the second variation mode.
(4) The gaming machine of the reference invention 4 is the gaming machine of any one of the reference inventions 1 to 3,
The variation mode control unit controls the variation mode to the second variation mode until at least the variation display of the identification information based on the predetermined acquisition information is performed.
It is characterized by that.
According to the gaming machine of the reference invention 4, after the variation mode becomes the second variation mode, the variation display of the identification information based on the predetermined acquired information is always performed during the second variation mode. This allows the player to recognize that the variation mode becomes the second variation mode by executing the mode transition effect, enhances the player's expectation, and displays the identification information variation display to meet the expectation. This can be done during the two-variation mode. In addition, after the variation mode becomes the second variation mode, it is possible to perform an effect (second effect) corresponding to the second variation mode until at least the variation display of the identification information based on the predetermined acquisition information is performed. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest in the second variation mode.
(5) The gaming machine of Reference Invention 5 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Inventions 1 to 4,
A determination unit that determines whether the acquisition information stored in the acquisition information storage unit is the predetermined acquisition information;
As the special game, it has a first special game and a second special game that has a smaller amount of profit that can be given to the player than the first special game,
The special game executing means executes the first special game based on the fact that the identification information is stopped and displayed in the first specific mode, and the special game executing means executes the first special game based on the fact that the identification information is stopped and displayed in the second specific mode. 2 Run a special game,
The predetermined condition is that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a second specific mode,
The variation mode control means controls the variation mode after the second special game is executed to the second variation mode,
The determination means performs the determination before the second special game is executed.
It is characterized by that.
According to the gaming machine of the reference invention 5, after the identification information is variably displayed, it is stopped and displayed in the second specific mode, and the predetermined acquisition information is stored in the acquisition information storage means until the second special game based on this is performed. If this is done, a mode transition effect will be performed when the variation mode after the execution of the second special game is controlled to the second variation mode. This makes it possible to increase the execution opportunity of the mode transition effect while utilizing the second special game with a small amount of profit that can be given to the player for the change of the change mode, and the game in the second change mode is played. It is possible to increase the chances of proceeding after making the person aware.
Note that the number of executions of the determination performed before the second special game is executed may be one time or a plurality of times. For example, the determination is performed once immediately before the second special game is executed, or the determination is performed once just before the end of the variation display of the identification information (variation display based on the second pertinent) that triggers the second special game. The identification information that triggers the execution of the second special game is determined several times during the execution of the variation display of the identification information that triggers the execution of the second special game. It is possible to take various modes such as performing determination a plurality of times from the start of display (variable display based on the second hit) to before the start of the second special game.

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A starting opening where game balls can enter,
Acquisition information storage means for storing acquisition information acquired on the basis of the ball entering the start opening;
Identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information based on the acquired information;
A variation time setting means for setting a variation time of the identification information;
Special game execution means for executing a special game capable of giving a predetermined profit to the player based on the fact that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner;
A gaming machine equipped with
As a variation mode when the identification information is variably displayed, at least the variation time setting unit sets a variation time of the identification information to be a predetermined time or more or less than the predetermined time, and the variation time setting unit. And a second variation mode for setting the variation time of the identification information to be equal to or longer than the predetermined time,
Fluctuation mode control means for controlling the fluctuation mode to the second fluctuation mode based on the fact that a predetermined condition is established in the first fluctuation mode;
When the fluctuation mode control means controls the fluctuation mode to the second fluctuation mode, a mode transition effect executing means for executing a mode transition effect when predetermined acquisition information is stored in the acquisition information storage means;
A gaming machine comprising: A first effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined first effect during the first variation mode;
When the change mode control means controls the change mode to the second change mode, if predetermined acquisition information is not stored in the acquisition information storage means, the mode change effect executing means executes the mode change effect. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the first effect executing means executes the first effect even during the second variation mode. A second effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined second effect during the second variation mode;
The said 2nd effect execution means performs the said 2nd effect during the said 2nd fluctuation mode, when the said mode change effect execution means performs the said mode change effect, The Claim 1 or 2 characterized by the above-mentioned. Game machine The variation mode control means controls the variation mode to the second variation mode until at least the variation display of the identification information based on the predetermined acquisition information is performed. A gaming machine according to claim 1. A determination unit that determines whether the acquisition information stored in the acquisition information storage unit is the predetermined acquisition information;
As the special game, it has a first special game and a second special game that has a smaller amount of profit that can be given to the player than the first special game,
The special game executing means executes the first special game based on the fact that the identification information is stopped and displayed in the first specific mode, and the special game executing means executes the first special game based on the fact that the identification information is stopped and displayed in the second specific mode. 2 Run a special game,
The predetermined condition is that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a second specific mode,
The variation mode control means controls the variation mode after the second special game is executed to the second variation mode,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the determination unit performs the determination before the second special game is executed.

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