JP2017148293A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve problems of a game machine in which when a jackpot is determined in a low probability state, a game state after finish of a jackpot game is made a high probability state in which state until the specific number of jackpots are generated, the game state after finish of the jackpot game is kept in the high probability state, then when the specific number of jackpots are generated, the game state after finish of the jackpot game is made into a low probability state, for forcibly finishing the high probability state, according to the structure, although generation of the specific number of jackpots are ensured, the game state is shifted to the low probability state at the specific number, and it is difficult to generate the number of jackpots larger than the specific number, and therefore game property is uniform, so that game amusement cannot be enhanced.SOLUTION: There is provided a game machine having a novel game property and capable of enhancing game property.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 50

Description

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

  In a conventional gaming machine, having a start opening and a large winning opening having a specific area inside, when determining whether or not a big hit is made in the determination of success or failure executed based on a ball entering the starting opening, the big winning opening is opened. There was something that played a big hit game. When a game ball passes through a specific area during a big hit game, the game state after the big hit game is set to a high probability state.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, if it is determined that the big hit is in the low probability state, the gaming state after the big hit game is set to the high probability state, and thereafter, after the big hit game ends until a specific number of big hits occur in the high probability state. When the gaming state is set to a high probability state and a big hit occurs a specific number of times, the gaming state after the big hit game is set to a low probability state to forcibly end the high probability state.

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  However, according to Patent Document 1, when a big hit is made in a low probability state, the occurrence of a specific number of big hits is guaranteed. However, if a specific number of big hits is generated, it always shifts to a low probability state. Occurrence of big hits exceeding the number of times becomes difficult. As a result, the number of jackpots (the number of consecutive resorts) is the same for all players, and the gameability is uniform, and the gaming interest has not been enhanced.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and provides a gaming machine that enhances the gaming interest by having a new gaming property that has not been achieved in the past.

The gaming machine of the first invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is
A starting opening where game balls can enter,
Acquisition information storage means capable of storing acquisition information acquired on the basis of entering the starting opening as a hold;
A determination unit for determining whether or not the acquired information is successful;
A variable entrance that can be changed between a state in which a game ball cannot enter and a state in which a game ball can enter, and a state in which a game ball can enter, and having a specific area inside;
A special game executing means for executing a special game for making the variable entrance into a state in which the entrance can be made, if the determination result of the success / failure determination means is a win;
A probability setting means capable of setting a probability that the success / failure determination means determines to be a predetermined probability and a high probability higher than the predetermined probability;
A gaming machine that sets a probability that the success / failure determination unit determines to be a win based on the fact that a game ball passes through the specific area in the special game,
The acquired information includes first acquisition information that is determined to be a hit when the determination is made with a predetermined probability, and a second that is determined to be a match when the determination is made with a high probability. There is acquisition information,
Pre-determination means for pre-determining whether the acquisition information stored in the acquisition information storage means includes the first acquisition information;
A game effect executing means for executing a game effect related to the passage of the game ball in the specific area during the execution of the special game,
The game effect executing means executes the game effect based on the determination result of the prior determination means.

  According to such a gaming machine, during the execution of the special game, the probability that the success / failure determination unit determines that the game is successful is high when the player launches the game ball and passes the game ball to the specific area. Made it possible to generate high probability states. In addition, the acquisition information storage means can determine in advance whether or not the first acquisition information that is determined to be a hit when a determination is made with a predetermined probability is stored, and a game relating to the passage of a game ball in a specific area A game effect executing means for executing the effect, and the game effect can be executed based on the determination result of the prior determination means.

  Thereby, the player plays the game so that the game ball passes through the specific area or does not pass the game ball through the specific area based on the game effect based on the determination result of the prior determination means. It becomes possible to select. This also allows the player to generate a special game by arbitrarily selecting whether or not the game ball has passed to the specific area, and to enhance the game interest.

  In addition, as the “game effect relating to the passage of the game ball in the specific area”, for example, an effect instructing that the game ball is not allowed to pass through the specific area or the game ball is allowed to pass through the specific area by a display device or an audio output device. An effect of instructing, a direction of instructing a firing direction (a launching direction that is difficult to pass or does not pass, a launching direction that is easy to pass) to change the possibility of passing a game ball to a specific area, An effect or the like for notifying the determination result can be given. In addition, as “the effect of notifying the determination result of the prior determination unit”, for example, an effect indicating that the first acquisition information that is determined to be a hit when the determination unit determines with a predetermined probability is stored, An effect or the like indicating that the second acquisition information that is determined to be a win is stored when the determination unit determines with high probability.

Further, the gaming machine of the second invention is the gaming machine of the first invention,
As the game effect, the game effect has a first effect relating to not allowing the game ball to pass through the specific area,
The game effect execution means is a time before the time when a game ball can pass through the specific area in the special game when the prior determination means preliminarily determines that the first acquisition information is stored. The first effect is executed at the time of (1).

  According to such a gaming machine, as a game effect relating to the passage of a game ball in a specific area, it is possible to execute a first effect related to not allowing the game ball to pass through the specific area, and the first acquisition information is stored in advance. When it is determined, the first effect is executed at a time before the time when the game ball can pass through the specific area in the special game. Thereby, the player can play a game based on the first effect so that the game ball does not pass through the specific area.

  In addition, as the “first effect relating to not allowing passage through the specific area”, for example, an effect instructing that the game ball is not allowed to pass through the specific area by the display device or the audio output device, or allowing the game ball to pass through the specific area is possible. For directing the launch direction (a launch direction that is difficult or impossible to pass) in order to change the nature, and an effect for notifying the determination result of the prior determination means (for example, an effect indicating that the first acquisition information is stored) Etc.

The gaming machine of the third invention is the gaming machine of the second invention,
As the game effect, having a second effect related to passing a game ball to the specific area,
The game effect executing means, when not executing the first effect, executes the second effect at a time prior to the time when the game ball can pass through the specific area in the special game. It is what.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is determined in advance that the first effect described above and the second effect relating to passing the game ball through the specific area can be executed, and the first acquisition information is stored. In such a case, the first effect is executed at a time before the time when the game ball can pass through the specific area in the special game and the first effect is not executed, that is, the first acquisition information is stored. If it is not determined in advance, it is possible to execute the second effect at a time before the time when the game ball can pass through the specific area in the special game.

  Thus, depending on whether or not the first acquired information is stored in the acquired information storage means, the first effect (when stored) or the second effect (when not stored) is executed as the game effect, and the player It becomes possible to play an advantageous game by selecting the launching mode of the game ball according to this game effect.

The gaming machine of the fourth invention is the gaming machine of the second invention or the third invention,
When it is determined in advance that the first acquisition information is stored by the prior determination unit, the first determination unit determines whether or not to execute the first effect with a predetermined determination probability. ,
When the game effect execution means is determined in advance that the first acquisition information is stored by the prior determination means, and the first effect determination means determines to execute the first effect, In the special game, the first effect is executed at a time before the time when the game ball can pass through the specific area.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is provided with first effect determination means for determining, with a predetermined determination probability, whether or not to execute the first effect when it is determined in advance that the first acquisition information is stored. When the first acquisition information is stored and it is determined that the first effect is to be executed, the first effect can be executed for the first time. Thereby, even if 1st acquisition information is memorize | stored, since a 1st effect is not necessarily performed, it becomes possible to improve the game entertainment at the time of a 1st effect being performed. In addition, by not making the player unilaterally advantageous, it is possible to achieve a profit balance between the player and the game store.

Further, the gaming machine of the fifth invention is the gaming machine of the first invention to the fourth invention,
Based on the fact that the success / failure determination means determines that it is a win, the hit determination means includes a hit count counting means for counting the number of hits,
As an execution mode of the special game,
In the special game, when it is possible to enter the variable entrance in such a manner that it is easy to pass the game ball to the specific area, and when the game ball is passed to the specific area in the special game A first special game execution mode in which the high probability after the special game ends and the predetermined probability after the special game when the game ball is not passed through the specific area;
A second special game execution mode in which the variable entrance is in a state in which it is possible to enter in the special game and the predetermined probability is after the special game is finished,
When the success / failure determining means determines that the winning is made in the state set at the predetermined probability, the winning count is started by the hit counting means from the first hit and the first game is executed as the first game. The special game execution mode of
If the success / failure determination unit determines that the winning is achieved in the state set with the high probability, the first special game is executed as the execution mode of the special game until the number of wins counted by the hit counting unit reaches a specific number. The execution mode is executed, and when the number of wins counted by the win count counting means reaches the specific number, the second special game execution mode is executed as the execution mode of the special game.

  According to such a gaming machine, as a special game execution mode, at least if the game ball passes through the specific area, a high probability is given after the special game is finished, and if the game ball does not pass through the specific area, the special game is completed after the special game. The first special game execution mode that is a probability and the second special game execution mode that always has a predetermined probability after the end of the special game are included. Then, when it is determined that the winning is a predetermined probability, the first special game execution mode is executed as a special game until the number of hits from the hit becomes a specific number. Then, the second special game execution mode is executed as a special game.

  As a result, if it is determined that the winning is a predetermined probability, the execution of a specific number of special games is guaranteed. Then, until the specific number of special games is executed, the first acquisition information described above is stored, and the game ball is not passed through the specific area based on the first effect, and a hit is generated with a predetermined probability. The special game can be executed again a specific number of times from the hit with the predetermined probability. That is, in the process of executing a game in which a guaranteed number of special games is acquired, the number of executions of the special game can be increased more than the specific number.

  Here, as the “second special game execution mode”, for example, the following modes can be exemplified. For example, “In a special game, the variable entrance is made in a state in which a game ball can pass into a specific area, and even if the game ball passes through the specific area in the special game, A mode with a predetermined probability, and a mode in which the variable entrance is in a state in which it is possible to enter the game in a state in which a game ball cannot pass into a specific area in a special game, and a predetermined probability after the special game is completed. Can be mentioned. That is, in the “second special game execution mode”, the game ball is not allowed to pass through the specific area so that the special game ends after the special game is finished, or even after the special game ends even if the game ball passes through the specific area. The game state after the end of the special game is not set to a high probability depending on whether or not is set as a predetermined probability.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having new gaming characteristics and to improve 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 small hit type determination table, (D) is a reach determination table, and (E) is a normal symbol per table. It is a determination table, and (F) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of an interruption process. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process. 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 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 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 the special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game). It is a flowchart of the special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of the process at the time of starting entrance. 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 an effect start process at the time of entering. It is a flowchart of a change production start process. It is a flowchart of a change production end process. It is a flowchart of an opening command reception process. It is a flowchart of an ending command reception process. It is a table | surface which shows V non-passing | reporting notification determination table. It is a figure which shows the execution aspect of the jackpot game in a specific game period.

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

  As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of 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 machine 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. Further, the front frame 51 includes a first effect button 63a and a second effect button 63b that can be operated by the player during execution of a game effect that is executed as the game progresses. And simply referred to as “effect button 63”). The plurality of effect buttons can be used properly according to the type of game effect.

  The front frame 51 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 66 and a speaker 67. The configuration of the effect button 63 is not limited to the aspect of the first embodiment, and any input detection means (for example, the player directly touches the button portion to input) can be used as long as the input from the player can be detected. Or non-contact type input detection means (such as a photoelectric type) that detects and inputs that a part of the player's body is close Good.

  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 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”.

  For example, if the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit, the effect symbol can be stopped and displayed with the same third digit such as “777” (also referred to as “hit effect symbol”). In addition, in the case of a small hit, it is possible to stop and display the effect symbol with a preset chance symbol such as “135” or a special symbol such as “3 * 3” (also referred to as “small hit effect symbol”) It is. 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. 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 in accordance with the number of first special figure hold to be described later. There is a second effect hold display area 9d (second effect hold display unit) for displaying the second effect hold 9b according to 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, but for example, with the execution of a game effect having a relatively high possibility of hitting, the movable decorative member falls downward, and the movable decorative member 14 The member covers the front surface of the display screen 7a, and most of the 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 for changing 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 this pachinko gaming machine 1, a high-probability state described later is generated based on the fact that a game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 35 has passed through 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. Furthermore, a plurality of general entrances 27 are provided in the lower part of the game area 3.

  In this way, the game area 3 in which various entrances are arranged is divided into a left game area (first game area) 3A on the left side from the center in the left-right direction, and a right game area (second game area) 3B on the right side. , Can be divided into The hitting method in which the game ball is fired so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is referred to as left strike, and the strike method in which the game ball is fired in the right game area 3B so as to flow down is referred to as right strike. . 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. When a game ball enters the first starting port, the second starting port, the first major winning port, the second major winning port, and the general winning port, the predetermined starting point is set in advance. A number of game balls (also called “prize balls”) are paid out.

  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) that is stopped and displayed 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) (that is, if it is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol), the release pattern corresponding to the type of the specific special symbol that is stopped is 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, when the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is the first big hit (15R big hit), the three LEDs “ijn” are turned on and the rest are turned off. When the second big hit (6R big hit) is reached, the five “jnopl” LEDs are turned on and the rest are turned off. When the third big hit (2R 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 in a variable manner over a predetermined fluctuation time. The variation display mode is, for example, that light repeatedly flows from left to right in a predetermined order. In this manner, each LED can be turned on.

  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 the special figure storage unit 85 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 85 a as the first special diagram reservation, and if it is the ball entering the second starting port 21, the second special diagram is stored. It is stored in the second special figure storage unit 85b as a hold. An upper limit is set for the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure storage unit 85, and the upper limit value in the first embodiment is four. The first special figure storage unit 85a and the second special figure storage unit 85b are also referred to as “first acquisition information storage unit” and “second acquisition information storage unit”, respectively, and are also referred to as “acquisition information storage unit”. .

  The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 85 is digested when it is possible to display a special symbol based on the special figure hold. 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, the right to determine whether or not the special symbol is appropriate for the ball can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

  The number of special figure hold 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, a display mode in which the u LED is turned off and the v LED is turned on in red, such as “u □ v ●”, can be used. Further, when the number of holdings is 2, a display mode in which the u LED is lit 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 removed 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 86 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 pending map storage unit 86, and the upper limit value in the first embodiment is four.

  The general map reservation stored in the general map storage unit 86 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the general map storage becomes possible. The digestion of the general symbol hold means that 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 hold is displayed on the general map hold 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 has a main control board 80 (also referred to as a “main control unit”) that performs control related to game profits such as special symbol success / failure determination, normal symbol success / failure determination, and game state transition. )), A sub-control board 90 (also referred to as “sub-control unit”, also referred to as “effect control unit”) that performs control related to effects executed as the game progresses, and payout control that performs control related to game ball payout Substrate 110 (also referred to as “payout control unit”), effect symbol 8 displayed on the image display device 7, symbol displayed on the effect indicator 102, effect first special figure hold indicator 103a, and effect second special symbol An image control board 100 (image control unit) that performs display control of the hold display 103b and the like is provided.

  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 85 (the first special figure storage unit 85a and the second special figure storage unit 85b) and the general figure storage unit 86. .

  Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88. Therefore, 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 The entrance sensor 27a is connected. These various sensors are also referred to as “detecting means”.

  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 entrance sensor 27 a is provided in each of the general entrances 27 to detect a game ball that has entered the general entrance 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 launch device 112, the touch switch 114 detects the player's contact with the launch handle 60, and the launch volume 115 rotates the launch handle 60. Detect the amount. 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.

  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.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the sub control board 90 is mounted with a production control one-chip microcomputer 91 (“production control microcomputer”) that controls the production of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in accordance with a program. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling a game 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. Yes. 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, etc. (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 display the effect design display area 7b (effect design display portion) of the display screen 7a. Such a display is provided because 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 by covering. . 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. The movable decorative member 14 is visible only in part in FIG. 1, but is a movable so-called gimmick provided in the center decorative body 10. 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.

  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 to the sub-control board 90 from the corresponding effect button detection switch.

  Next, control related to the determination of success / failure in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described. As a result of the special symbol success / failure determination, there are “big hit”, “small hit”, and “out”. In the case of “hit”, the “hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. When “small hit” is selected, 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 that the game is a big win or a small win, a “special game” is executed to open the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35 with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed. . 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 are “15R (round) first big hit”, “6R second big hit”, “2R third big hit”, “15R fourth big hit”, “6R fifth big hit”, And “2R 6th big hit”. “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. In addition, “6R 2nd big hit” and “6R 5th big hit” have 6 open times (number of rounds) of the big prize opening (first big prize opening 30 or second big prize opening 35), and one round. It is a big hit that opens the second big prize opening 35 in such a manner that it is possible (easy) to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 in the second and second rounds. In addition, “2R 3rd big hit” and “2R 6th big hit” have 2 open times (number of rounds) of the big prize opening (second big prize opening 35), and the first and second rounds are the chance rounds. This is a big hit in which the second big prize winning device 36 is opened in such a manner that the game ball can pass through the specific area 39 in the round.

  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 aforementioned big hit, the chance rounds of the first round and the second round are executed in such a manner that the game balls are likely to pass through the specific area. During the execution of the big hit game, it is possible to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 and shift the gaming state after the big hit game to the high probability state. That is, the opening time of the second major winning opening having the specific area 39 is set to a time that allows the game ball to enter the ball sufficiently. Therefore, as long as it is a big hit, regardless of the type of big hit, as long as the game ball is aimed at the second big prize opening, it can enter the second big prize opening and enter a specific area. It can be said that a game ball can be passed.

  On the other hand, in the small hit, the second big winning device having the specific area 39 is released over an opening time that allows a game ball to enter the second big winning opening. 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. However, during the execution of the small hit game, the specific area is closed by the shielding member so that the game ball that has entered the second big prize opening does not pass through the specific area. 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. 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), when 6R second big hit is reached (when the first special symbol display 41a is 6R) When the second big hit symbol is stopped), when the 15R fourth big hit is reached (when the 15R fourth big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol indicator 41b), when the 6R fifth big hit is reached (When the 6R fifth big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41a), and when the 2R sixth big hit symbol is reached (2R sixth big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41a) In the case of 1) to 2R, the second big prize opening 35 is opened for a maximum of 28 seconds, and from 3R to 15R, the first big prize opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 28 seconds. At this time, since the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 in each of the 1R and 2R is 28 seconds, it is very easy to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 during the round.

  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. 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 prize opening is as short as 1.8 seconds, this small hit cannot expect many prize balls. In other words, the small hits are those that have less benefits for the player than the big hits (only for winning balls by entering), both in terms of game state transition and winning balls.

  That is, in this embodiment, when a big hit is made, as an opening pattern of the second big prize opening 35, an opening pattern (15 first big hit, 6R No. 1) that allows the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 (easy to pass). 2 big hits, 2R 3 big hits, 15R 4 big hits, 6R 5 big hits, 2R 6 big hits) are executed. In addition, as an opening pattern for small hits, a game ball can enter the second grand prize opening, but even if it does not pass the specific area 39 or passes the specific area 39, no privilege is given (high probability state (Which does not occur).

  In addition, the probability of allocating to each big hit in the first special symbol (special figure 1) judgment is 15% for 15R first big hit, 40% for 6R second big hit, and 45% for 2R third big hit. Yes. Further, the big hit in the determination of whether or not the second special symbol (special figure 2) is 50% for 15R fourth big hit, 30% for 6R fifth big hit, and 20% for 2R sixth big hit. Accordingly, when the winning / non-winning determination based on the entrance to the second start opening 21 that has become easy to enter due to the operation of the opening extension function described later (occurrence of a high base state), the first start opening 20 Compared to the case where the winning / non-winning determination is based on the entry to the golf ball, there is a high possibility that the winning will be a large winning amount.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the second start is performed rather than the big hit in the determination of success / failure (the big special determination of the first special symbol) performed when the game ball enters the first start opening 20. It is set so that the possibility of winning a big hit in the hit / no-go determination (second special symbol big hit determination) performed when a game ball enters the mouth 21 is higher. 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. In addition to this mode (special 2 advantageous specification), as another mode, the type of jackpot game executed as a result of the first special symbol success / failure determination and the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination are executed. The types of jackpot games may be exactly the same, the selection probabilities may be the same, and the first special symbol success / failure determination and the second special symbol success / failure determination may not be superior or inferior.

  Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the determination of whether it is a big hit, a small hit or a loss is made based on a “special symbol success / failure determination random number (also referred to as“ correction determination information ”)”. In this case, the determination of the type of jackpot is made based on “a jackpot type determining random number (also referred to as“ symbol 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 629. 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 0-126.

  The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern including a variation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 198. In addition, the random 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). Normal design random numbers take values in the range of 0-240.

  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 extension function and the number-of-opening times increase function of the variable winning device 22. However, it is sufficient that the second start port 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”.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the game state after the jackpot game (special game) when the jackpot is reached is that the special symbol is high if the specific area 39 is passed during the jackpot game. Probability state, special symbol time-short state, and high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “highly accurate base state”. The high-accuracy base state then continues until the jackpot game is executed. That is, the next big hit is guaranteed. On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment becomes a big hit (also referred to as “first hit”) in a low probability state, and then continues during a high probability state (also referred to as “specific game period”). A win counter is provided for counting the number of occurrences of big hits (big hit games).

  When the value of the hit number counter reaches a specific number (“5” in this embodiment), even if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game, the gaming state after the big hit game is low probability State (not high probability state). As a result, when a big hit (first hit) is made in a low probability state, the occurrence of a big hit for a specific number of times (5 times) including the big hit is guaranteed on the condition that the specific area 39 is passed. , It becomes possible to force the low probability state regardless of the passage of the specific region 39. In other words, the big hit of a specific number of times (guaranteed number of times) is set as one, and the so-called limiter function (hit number limit function) is activated to prevent excessive big hits from occurring, to suppress gambling and to achieve a profit balance. Is possible.

  However, even during a specific game period in which the occurrence of a specific number of jackpots is guaranteed, during the jackpot game due to some reason such as not being able to launch a game ball during the jackpot game or being unable to launch If the game ball cannot be passed through the specific area 39, a special symbol normal state (low probability state), a special symbol time-short state, and a high base state are generated without generating a specific number of jackpots. (See FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low-accuracy base state”. The low-accuracy base state is terminated when a special symbol variation display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) or a big hit is determined and the big hit game is executed.

  In the low probability and high base state, if it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit in the low probability state, that is, it is determined to be “first hit”, a specific game period is started (a specific flag described later is turned ON). Thus, the occurrence of a big hit for a specific number of times (5 times) including the big hit is guaranteed. In addition, here, “the occurrence of a specific number of jackpots is guaranteed” means that, by satisfying a predetermined condition, the probability state after the jackpot game ends is set to a high probability state until the next jackpot occurs. ing. Further, the predetermined condition is that the game ball is allowed to pass through the specific area 39 in a predetermined round during the big hit game (1R or 2R in this embodiment).

  When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is played for the first time, the gaming state after power-on is a normal state (low probability state) of the special symbol, a non-time-short state of the special symbol, and a low base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low probability low base state”. Further, 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 by making the right-handed game ball enter the right game area 3B. Further, in the high base state, the second start port 21 is easily opened compared to the low base state, and it is easier to enter the second start port 21 than to enter the first start port 20. Because it is. Therefore, a right-handed (right-handed game) is performed to allow the game ball to enter the second starting port 21 while passing the game ball to the gate 28 that is a trigger for the normal symbol success / failure determination arranged in the right game area 3B. . 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. 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.

  On the other hand, in a low base state such as a low probability low base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously if the game ball is advanced to the left game area 3A by left-handed strike. In the low base state, the second start port 21 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and it is easier to enter the first start port 20 than to enter the second start port 21. Because it is. Therefore, a left-handed (left-handed game) is performed so that a game ball enters 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. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is turned on (display controlled) in a predetermined manner to notify that it should be fired to the left game area.

  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 with reference to FIGS. 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 big winning hole sensor 35a, the general winning hole sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 5) are read and stored as prize ball information in the output buffer of the RAM. Also, a detection signal from a lower plate full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 62 is taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as lower plate full data.

  The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (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 process (S203), starting port sensor detection process (S204), general map movement process (S205), special figure movement process (S206), and specific area sensor detection process (S207) Then, a start ball entering process (S208) and a power-off monitoring process (S209) are executed. Thereafter, other processing (S210) 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. 12, 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 values (acquired information) are stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved figure 2 reserved balls in the second figure reserved storage unit 85b.

  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 the obtained random number values are stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved figure 1 reserved balls in the first figure reserved storage unit 85a. .

[Usuzu movement process]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal operation process (S205) shown in FIG. 13 after the start port sensor detection process (S204). In the normal drawing operation process (S205), the processing related to the normal symbol display device 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 the time reduction state (the hit determination value is in the normal symbol determination table shown in FIG. 8D). Based on “0” to “239”), it is determined whether or not it is a hit by the high-probability usual-time 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 per determination table shown in FIG. 8D) ( It is determined whether or not it is a hit based on a low-probability standard winning / failing determination based on the winning determination values of “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), and if it is determined to be out (NO in S605), the display is stopped. A normal symbol (unusual symbol) is determined (S606), and the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning (per normal map) is determined in S605 (YES in S605), the normal symbol per display to be stopped (per symbol in the general pattern) 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), and if it has not passed (NO in S801), the process ends. 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 it is time to open the second start port 21 (S1003). If not (NO in S1003), the process ends. The starting port 21 is opened (S1004), and the process is finished. On the other hand, if the second start port 21 is being opened (YES in S1002), it is determined whether or not it is time to close the second start port 21 (that is, a predetermined opening after the second start port 21 is opened). Whether or not the time has passed is determined (S1005), and if not reached (NO in S1005), the process is finished, and if reached (YES in S1005), the second start port 21 is closed (closed) ( S1006).

  Then, following 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) When the “special drawing operation status” is “5” (S1101, S1103, S1105, and S1107 are all NO), the 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 memory of the random number counter value obtained due to the ball entering the second start port 21, the first start It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is “0” (S1206). If the special figure 1 reserved ball number is also “0” (YES in S1206), that is, if there is no storage of the random number counter value acquired due to the ball entering the first starting 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 special figure 2 reserved ball number is not “0” (NO in S1201), that is, if there is one or more random number counter values acquired due to 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 acquired due to entering 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 unit 85b of the RAM (that is, the first special figure reservation first). The value (label-TRND-A) of the special symbol success / failure random number counter stored in the corresponding 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 the high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, if it is the normal state (low probability state), the big hit determination for the normal state (for low probability state) in the big hit determination table (FIG. 8A). Based on the table (the jackpot determination values are “3” and “397”), the determination is made (S1303). On the other hand, if the state is a high probability state (YES in S1302), the success / failure determination is performed based on the jackpot determination table for the high probability state in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 8A) (S1307). In the jackpot determination table for the high probability state, the jackpot determination values are “3”, “53”, “113”, “173”, “227”, “281”, “337”, “397”, “449”. , “503”. Thus, in the first embodiment, the jackpot determination values (“3” and “397”) in the jackpot determination table for the low probability state all overlap with the jackpot determination values in the jackpot determination table for the high probability state. In other words, when the random number value for determining whether or not the special symbol is acquired based on the ball entering the starting port is “3” or “397”, it means that the special symbol determination is made in a low probability state. Even if it is a case where special symbol success / failure determination is performed in a high probability state, it will be determined as a big hit.

  When the result of the big hit determination (S1303, S1309) is determined as “big hit” (YES in S1304), the value of the big hit type determining random number counter (label-TRND-AS) is read and shown in FIG. 8B. The jackpot type is determined based on the jackpot type determination table (S1310), the jackpot symbol is determined based on the value of the random number for determining the jackpot type (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, 6R second big hit, and 2R third big hit is executed. If it is determined that the second special symbol (special figure 2) is a big hit, one of 15R fourth big hit, 6R fifth big hit, and 2R sixth big hit is executed (FIG. 8 ( B)).

  The big hit flag includes a long hit flag that turns on when the big hit type is 15R first big hit or 15R fourth big hit, and a middle hit that turns on when the big hit type is 6R second big hit or 6R fifth big hit. There is a flag and a short hit flag that is turned ON when 2R third big hit or 2R sixth big hit. Here, the round indicator 45 is composed of three LEDs, a 2R lamp, a 6R lamp, and a 15R lamp, and the short hit flag is turned ON when the 2R third big hit or the 2R sixth big hit. Then, the 2R lamp is turned on at the timing when the corresponding 2R big hit symbol is fixedly displayed. Specifically, the display mode is “2R ▲ 6RΔ15RΔ” (for example, ▲: lighted, Δ: light off). Further, when either the 6R second big hit or the 6R fifth big hit is set and the mid hit flag is turned ON, the 6R lamp is turned on at the timing when the corresponding big hit symbol is fixedly displayed. Specifically, the display form is “2RΔ6RΔ15R ▲”. Further, when either the 15R first big hit or the 15R fourth big hit is set and the long hit flag is turned ON, the 15R lamp is turned on at the timing when the corresponding big hit symbol is fixedly displayed. Specifically, the display form is “2RΔ6RΔ15R ▲”.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the result of the big hit determination (S1303, S1307) 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) coincides with any one of “101” to “105” as the small hit determination values (FIG. 8A). . If it is determined that it is not a small hit (NO in S1305), a missing symbol is determined (S1308), and the process ends. If it is determined that it is a small hit (YES in S1305), a small hit symbol is determined (S1306), the small hit flag is turned on (S1306), and the process is terminated. 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 FIGS. 23 and 24, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a time-short state (whether or not the time-short flag is ON) (S1401). If it is not the time-short state (NO in S1401), that is, if it is not the time-short state, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S1402). If it is ON (YES in S1402), the big hit in the non-time-short state The change pattern is selected based on the change pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the table for use (the portion corresponding to the non-time-short state and the big hit in the change pattern table shown in FIG. 9) (S1403). . If the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined. In the first embodiment, the non-time-short state medium big hit table is also divided according to whether the big hit is long hit (15R or 6R big hit) or short hit (2R big hit). The non-time-short state medium big hit table need not be divided into a long hit type and a short hit type. This is the same for the short-time state big hit table described later.

  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 (S1409). 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 (S1406). 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 S1406), 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 based on 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 (S1407). 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 number value (NO in S1406), that is, when reach is not missed, a 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 a portion corresponding to a non-short-time state and no reach in the table (S1408). 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 (YES in S1401), as shown in FIG. 24, the reference variation pattern table is a table for the short-time state (the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). The process (S1410 to S1416) is performed in the same flow as the above steps S1402 to S1609 except that the portion corresponding to the short time state is selected. That is, if it is a big hit, refer to the portion corresponding to the jackpot in FIG. 9 and the jackpot if it is a small hit, refer to the portion corresponding to the jackpot and the jackpot in FIG. Based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the shortage state in FIG. 9 and the reach out of reach, and to the portion in FIG. To select the variation pattern.

  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.

  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 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 2 random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 25, in the special figure 2 random number shift process (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 85b is one level lower (for example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is composed of an address space corresponding to addresses "0000" to "0003"). , The address “0000” side) (S1502). Then, “0” is set in the uppermost address space of the second special figure holding storage unit 85b, that is, the RAM corresponding to the fourth special figure holding fourth (when the upper limit number is stored). The area 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, the lowermost area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a of the RAM (ie, the RAM area corresponding to the first special figure reservation) is stored. The stored special symbol success / failure determination random number counter value (label-TRND-A) is read. In the big hit type determination in S1610, it is determined as one of 15R first big hit, 6R 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 15% for 15R first big hit, 40% for 6R second big hit, and 2R third big hit. Is 45%. If it is determined that the big hit type is 15R first big hit, the long hit flag is turned on as a big hit flag in S1612. If it is determined that the 6R second big hit, the middle hit flag is turned on as a big hit flag in S1612. If it is determined that 2R third big hit, the short hit flag is turned on as a big hit flag in S1612.

[Special Figure 1 Variation Pattern Selection Processing]
As shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1208), the process (S1701 to S1720) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) shown in FIGS. )I do. Therefore, a detailed description of this process is omitted.

  However, since this processing is related to FIG. 1, if YES in S1702 (FIG. 27) (that is, if the big hit flag is ON), the big hit type is 15R big hit or 6R big hit (15R first hit It is determined whether it is a big hit or 6R second big hit (S1703). If it is 15R big hit or 6R big hit (YES in S1703), refer to the table for 15R or 6R big hit during the non-time-short state (the portion corresponding to the non-time-short state and long time in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). Then, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1704). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P1 or the fluctuation pattern P2 is selected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1703 that it is not 15R or 6R big hit (NO in S1703), that is, if it is 2R third big hit, the table for 2R big hit during non-time-short state (non-time-short among the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the state and the portion corresponding to the short hit (S1706). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P3 is selected.

  Further, in this special figure 1 variation pattern selection process, even when YES in S1712 (FIG. 28) (that is, when the big hit flag is ON), the big hit type is 15R or 6R big hit (15R first big hit or It is determined whether or not it is 6R second big hit (S1713). If the hit is 15R big hit or 6R big hit (YES in S1713), refer to the table for 15R or 6R big hit during the short-time state (the portion corresponding to the short-time state and long hit in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). Then, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1714). Specifically, any one of the variation patterns P9 to P11 is selected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1713 that it is not a 15R or 6R big hit (NO in S1713), that is, if it is a 2R third big hit, the 2R big hit table during the short time state (the short time state of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the short hit (S1715). Specifically, the variation pattern P12 is selected.

  In this special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing, after performing variation pattern selection (S1704, S1706, S1709, S1710, S1711, S1714, S1715, S1718, S1719, S1720), other processing (S1705, FIG. 27) To finish this process. In other processing (S1705), a variation pattern designation command 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 storage unit 85a is shifted down by one (S2002). Then, “0” is set in the highest address space of the first special figure storage unit 85a, that is, the RAM corresponding to the fourth special figure reservation is stored (when the upper limit number is stored). The area 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 the 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 in S1901 (variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in S1203 or S1208 in FIG. 21, see FIG. 9). It is determined whether or not it has passed (S1901). If it is determined in S1901 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 in S1901 that the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1901), a fluctuation stop command is set (S1902). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S1903). If it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON (YES in S1903), the processing proceeds to S1911. On the other hand, if it is determined in S1903 that the probability variation flag is not ON (NO in S1903), it is then determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S1907). If it is determined in S1907 that the time reduction flag is not ON (NO in S1907), the process proceeds to S1911. If it is determined in S1907 that the hour / hour flag is ON (YES in S1907), the value of the hour / hour counter is decremented by “1” (S1908), and it is determined whether or not the value of the hour / hour counter is “0” (S1909). . If it is determined in S1909 that the value of the hour / counter counter is not “0” (NO in S1909), the process proceeds to S1911. If it is determined in S1909 that the value of the hour / hour counter is “0” (YES in S1909), the hour / hour flag is turned OFF (S1910), and the process proceeds to S1911.

  In S1911, the special figure operation status is set to “3” (S1911). 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 (S1912), and this processing is ended.

[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), it is subsequently determined whether or not the big hit type is 15R big hit (S2002). If it is determined that 15R is a big hit (that is, the long hit flag is ON) (YES in S2002), a round executed during the big hit game (one round is a one-time open mode, one round is a big prize opening) The value of the round counter that counts the number of times (from opening to closing) is set to “15”, and 15R 1 is used as the opening pattern of the big winning devices (first big winning device 31 and second big winning device 36). If it is a big hit, the opening pattern for 15R first big hit (see Fig. 6) is set. If it is the 15R fourth big hit, an opening pattern for 15R fourth big hit (see Fig. 6) is set (S2003). Transition to processing.

  In S2002, when it is determined that it is not a 15R big hit (NO in S2002), it is then determined whether or not it is a 6R big hit (S2004). If it is determined in S2004 that it is 6R big hit (that is, the middle hit flag is ON) (YES in S2004), the value of the round counter is set to “6”, and if 6R second big hit, 6R second big hit If the 6R fifth big hit is set, the 6R fifth big hit release pattern (see FIG. 6) is set (S2015), and the process proceeds to S2017. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2004 that it is not 6R big hit (that is, the short hit flag is ON) (NO in S2004), since the big hit type is 2R third big hit or 2R sixth big hit, the value of the round counter is “2”. And 2R third big hit release pattern (see FIG. 6) if 2R third big hit is set as the opening pattern of the big winning devices (first big winning device 31 and second big winning device 36). If it is 2R sixth big hit, an opening pattern (see FIG. 6) for 2R sixth big hit is set (S2016), and the process proceeds to S2017.

  In S2017, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S2017), and when it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON, that is, it is determined that the probability is a big hit in a high probability state (YES in S2017), the main control unit 80 has “ "1" is added to the value of the "count counter" (S2018), and the process proceeds to S2005. On the other hand, if the probability variation flag is not ON in S2017, that is, it is determined that the big hit (first hit) is in a low probability state (NO in S2017), the value of the hit counter is reset (S2019), and the value of the hit counter is “ 1 ”is set (S2020), and the process proceeds to S2005.

  By the processing of S2017 to S2020, the count value of the “hit counter” of the main control unit 80 is controlled, and in the gaming state setting processing (S2121) described later, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is set to ON. It becomes. This “hit counter” is used to count the number of big hits (number of times of big hit game) since the main control unit 80 has generated a big hit (first hit) in a low probability state. When it is determined that a big hit has been made, a process of adding “1” to the value being counted by the hit count counter is performed. When it is determined that a big hit has occurred in a low probability state, the value being counted by the hit count counter Is reset (set to “0”), and a value “1” indicating the initial hit (first big hit) is set. As a result, it is possible to count how many big hits have occurred in the high probability state including the first hit after the first hit has occurred. If the value of the hit counter reaches a specific number (“5” in this embodiment) by the process described later, the gaming state after the end of the specific number of big hit games is forcibly changed to a low probability state. It becomes possible to do.

  Next, in S2005, in order to start the jackpot game, a jackpot opening command is set (S2005), an opening effect of the jackpot game is started (S2006), and the special figure operation status is set 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 an opening pattern of the big winning devices (the first big winning device 31 and the second big winning device 36) (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 accessory processing 1 (S1108), first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S2101). If it is determined to be ON (YES in S2101), the probability variation flag is turned OFF. (S2102). In addition, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S2103). If it is determined to be ON (YES in S2103), the time reduction flag is turned OFF (S2104). In other words, during the execution of the big hit game, the low probability state and the non-time-short state are controlled. In the first embodiment, since the low base state is always in the non-time saving state, the low base state is also controlled during the execution of the big hit game.

  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 devices (the first big winning device 31 and the second big winning device 36) 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), it is determined whether or not it is time to open the big prize opening (first big prize opening 30 or second big prize opening 35), that is, the time of the big hit opening has passed. It is determined whether it is time to start the round, or whether it is time to start the next round (next release) after the interval time between rounds has elapsed (S2107). The round information (how many rounds are started, what rounds are being executed, what rounds are finished, etc.) is transmitted from the main control unit 80 to the sub-control unit 90, and thereby the sub-control unit 90. Then, it becomes possible to grasp the round information.

  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 The first big prize opening 30 is opened. On the other hand, when 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 (FIG. 6). The second grand prize opening 35 is opened according to (see).

  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 also determined to be valid (also referred to as “first period”). In the first embodiment, during periods other than this (including during small hits and when no special game is being executed), a period for determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalid ("second period"). Also called). Here, when it is determined that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is valid, the V flag is turned on based on the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a (a specific area sensor detection process described later (FIG. 35)). Steps S2401 to S2403). On the other hand, when it is determined that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalid, the V flag is not turned ON even if the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a.

  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)). As a result, the V flag is not turned on based on the passage of V due to fraud, that is, it is not illegally set to a high probability state.

  In addition, if there is a 1R or 2R V pass in the 15R first big hit, 6R second big hit or 2R third big hit, the game state after the big hit game is set to a high probability state, while the small hit Even if there is V passing, 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 so that the success / failure determination probability is not changed before and after the big hit game. Yes.

  In the first embodiment, in the V effective period setting process (S2109), a period (first period) for determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is effective is set for all big hits. As a mode, for the specific jackpot, the first period may not be set in the 1R and 2R. In the present embodiment, the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is valid in the first round or the second round (set to the challenge round), but the round location 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 the time for closing the grand prize opening has been reached (that is, whether or not the predetermined opening time (see FIG. 6) has elapsed since the grand prize opening was opened) (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 as a jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game (S2116), and a jackpot ending effect is started (S2117). Then, a jackpot end flag is set (S2118), and the process is terminated. Note that the round counter is “0” when the big winning opening is executed 15 times for a long hit (15R big hit), and the big winning opening is opened 6 times for a medium hit (6R big hit). When it is executed, it becomes “0”, and when it is a short hit (2R big hit), it becomes “0” when the big winning opening is executed twice.

  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 of the big hit ending effect has passed (S2119), and the ending time If it 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 it is determined that the V flag is ON (YES in S2201), it is then determined whether or not the value of the winning counter is smaller than “5 (specific number)” (S2202). If it is determined in S2202 that the value of the hit counter is smaller than “5” (YES in S2202), the probability variation flag is turned ON (S2203), the time reduction flag is turned ON (S2204), and the process proceeds to S2205. . Further, the value of the winning number counter being smaller than “5” means that the big hit that has occurred during the specific game period after the first hit has not yet reached five times (specific number).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2202 that the value of the hit counter is not smaller than “5” (NO in S2202), the time reduction flag is turned on (S2208) without turning on the probability variable flag (S2208). “100” is set (S2209), and the process proceeds to S2205. The fact that the value of the winning counter is not smaller than “5” means that the value of the winning counter is “5 (specific number)”. As a result, the number of big hits that occurred during the specific game period after the first hit has reached 5 (specific number), and the V flag is ON by the operation of the limiter function (hit limit function). It is assumed that the probability variation flag is not turned ON (although the game ball passes through the specific area during the effective period). In S2205, the V flag is turned OFF (S2205), and the process ends.

  If it is determined in S2201 that the V flag is not ON (NO in S2201), the hour / hour flag is turned on (S2206), “100” is set in the hour / hour counter (S2207), and the process is terminated. In this way, in a predetermined round (first or second round) during the big hit game, when the game ball does not pass the specific area, and the game ball passes the specific area, the value of the hit counter is “ When “5 (specific number of times)” is reached, the time variation flag alone is turned on without setting the probability variation flag ON, and the processing of setting “100” to the time reduction counter is performed. Thereby, the gaming state after the end of the big hit game is set to the low-accuracy base state.

  In the low-decision base state, even if the special symbol variation display is performed a predetermined number of times (“100” of the hour / hour counter), if the big hit is not made, the hour / hour flag is turned off and the gaming state is changed. The low probability and low base state will be set. On the other hand, in this low-accuracy base state, if it is a big hit, it is a big hit (initial hit) in the low probability state, so “1” is set in the hit count counter and the big hit game is being played If it passes through the specific area, the gaming state after the big hit game is set again to the high probability state (high probability high base state).

[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 hitting end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the big winning devices (the first big winning device 31 and the second big winning device 36) has been completed in the small hit game. If the small hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2301), whether or not the big prize opening (first big prize opening 30 or second big prize opening 35) is being opened (that is, whether or not the big prize winning device is being opened). ) Is determined (S2302). If it is not open (NO in S2302), whether or not it is time to open the grand prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35), that is, the opening time of the small hit has elapsed. It is determined whether or not the time for starting the first opening has been reached, or the time for the interval between a plurality of times of opening has elapsed and the time for starting the next opening has been reached (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, and the second big prize opening 35 is opened according to the small opening release pattern (see FIG. 6).

  In the V invalidation period setting process (S2304), the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalidated for a few 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”. It should be noted that “0” may be set in the V timer, that is, a state without an effective period may be set without confirming whether the V timer is “0” or not. Thus, even if there is a V passage during the small hit, if the gaming state before the small hit game is the normal state, the gaming state after the small hit game is not shifted 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.

  In S2302, if the grand prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) is being opened (YES in S2302), the number of balls entered into the big prize opening during the second opening, that is, 2 It is determined whether or not the total number of game balls that have been entered in the opening of the number of times has reached the prescribed maximum number of entered balls (10 in the first embodiment) (S2306). If the specified number of balls has not been reached (NO in S2306), whether or not the time for closing the big prize opening has been reached (that is, whether or not the predetermined opening time (see FIG. 6) has elapsed since the big prize opening was opened) (S2307). If the opening time of the special winning opening has not elapsed (NO in S2307), the process ends.

  On the other hand, when the number of balls entered into the grand prize opening during the two open times has reached the prescribed number of balls (YES in S2506), the big prize opening (second grand prize opening 35) is closed ( S2314), the process proceeds to the small hit end process of S2311. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2307 that the opening time of the big prize opening has passed (YES in S2307), the big prize opening (second big prize opening 35) is closed (S2308). Then, the value of the small hitting release counter is decremented by 1 (S2309), and it is determined whether or not the value of the small hitting 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, when it is determined as “0” in S2310 (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 big winning opening 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), the small hit flag is turned OFF (S2317), and the special figure operation status is set to “1”. Set (S2318) and finish the process. Thereby, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special figure operation process (FIG. 20).

  Note that the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are not switched from ON to OFF at the start of the small hit game. Also, at the end of the small hit game, the game state setting process (S2121, FIG. 34) is not performed. That is, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, the gaming state is not changed before and after the execution of the small hit game.

[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). As shown in FIG. 35, in the specific area sensor detection process (S207), first, in S2401, it is determined whether or not a game ball is 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 by the specific area sensor 39a (YES in S2401), it is determined whether or not it is during the V effective period (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 valid period is in effect (YES in S2402), the V flag is turned on (S2403), a V passing command is set (S2404), and the process ends. If it is determined in S2402 that the V valid period is not in effect (NO in S2402), the process ends without turning on the V flag.

[Processing at start-up]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a start and entry process (S208) following the specific area sensor detection process (S207). As shown in FIG. 36, in the starting and entering ball process (S208), 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 out. (S2501). Next, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 reserved ball number has increased by “1” (S2502). If it is determined in S2502 that the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has increased by “1” (YES in S2502), the process proceeds to S2503. This corresponds to the case where “1” is added to the number of reserved figure 2 reserved balls in S307 in the start port sensor detection process (S204) based on the game ball entering the second start port.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has not increased (NO in S2502), the process proceeds to S2506. In S2503, 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 ( S2503). Next, in S2504, the acquired random number value related to the read second special symbol is determined (S2504). Specifically, according to the current gaming state (whether it is a low probability state or a high probability state), the value of the random number counter for special symbol success / failure determination (random number value for special symbol success / failure determination) obtained at the time of entering the starting gate And determine whether it is a big hit or missed. When the determination result (preliminary determination result) is a big hit, the type of the big hit is determined. This is a pre-determination (so-called “holding”) in which the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 is held (determination of whether or not it is a big hit) is performed prior to the determination (S1303, S1309) in the special figure 2 determination process (S1202) described later. Is equivalent to “look-ahead”).

  Note that the prior determination is a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 8A), that is, a jackpot determination table for a high probability state if it is a high probability state, and a normal state if it is a normal state (low probability state). Based on the jackpot determination table, it is possible to determine whether or not the jackpot determination value matches. In addition, as another prior determination mode, as a variation pattern information determination table capable of determining variation pattern information, a variation pattern information determination table for a normal state (for a low probability state) and a high probability state (for a high probability state) And a variation pattern information determination table. In advance determination, predetermined variation pattern information is selected based on an acquired random number value (a value of a random symbol counter for special symbol success / failure determination and the like) and a variation pattern information determination table corresponding to the gaming state. Is possible. Then, from the selected variation pattern information, it is possible to identify whether or not it is a big hit, whether or not a big hit type, a game effect with a high hit reliability is executed, or the like.

  Next, in S2505, game information including at least the reserved ball number data related to the second special symbol read out in S2501 and the information determined in advance in S2504 (pre-determined information) is generated as a special figure 2 start entering command. Then, it 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 (S2505). In addition, as a special figure 2 start entering command, a part or all of the special figure 2 acquisition random number value read in S2503 may be transmitted to the sub-control board as it is, or the special figure 2 acquisition random number value may be transmitted. The game information acquired based on the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number (for example, the above-described variation pattern information, etc.) may be transmitted.

  Further, by analyzing the special figure 2 start entering command transmitted from the main control unit 80 by the sub control unit 90, whether or not it is information related to the big hit, the number of held balls of the second special symbol, Can be identified by the sub-control unit 90. In addition, in the first embodiment, in addition to this, by analyzing the special figure 2 starting ball entering command, whether or not the acquired special figure 2 acquisition random number is a big hit when determined in a high probability state, and low It is possible to specify whether or not it will be a big hit when judged in the probability state. Thereby, the sub-control unit stores the received special figure 2 start entry command as a hold (effect hold information), pre-determines the effect hold information at a specific timing, and determines whether or not it is a low probability state. It is possible to determine whether or not the production hold information determined to be a big hit is stored.

  For the purpose of preventing fraud, the random number value for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct is not directly transmitted to the sub-control unit among the obtained random number values read out in S2503, and the value of the random number counter for determining the other big hit type (big hit value) Special command data including type determination random number value), reach random number counter value (reach random number value), variation pattern random number counter value (variation pattern random number value), and information indicating the result of prior determination It can be generated and set as a two-start entry command.

  Next, in S2506, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 has increased by “1” as in the process related to the special figure 2 described above (S2506). If it is determined in S2506 that the number of special figure 1 reserved balls has increased by “1” (YES in S2506), the process proceeds to S2507. This corresponds to the case where “1” is added to the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 in S311 in the start port sensor detection process (S204) based on the game ball entering the first start port. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2506 that the number of special figure 1 reserved balls has not increased (NO in S2506), the process ends.

  In S2507, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S2507). If it is determined that the time reduction flag is ON, that is, it is in the high base state (YES in S2507), the processing is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2507 that the time reduction flag is OFF, that is, it is in the low base state (NO in S2507), the process proceeds to the pre-determination process after S2508. Here, when the time reduction flag is ON, that is, when the current gaming state is a high base state, the opening extension function that increases the frequency of entering the second start port 21 is activated, and whether or not the special figure 2 is successful or not. The determination (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). (So-called special figure 2 priority variation machine). 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 remove Special Figure 2 suspension at any time (set it to “0”) and intend to win the big hits related to Special Figure 1 that shows the result of prior judgment Technical interventions such as automatic generation are 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 S2507), the processing is terminated without performing the processing related to the prior determination in FIG. 1 after S2508.

  The processing of S2508 to S2510 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 start port sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit is read (S2508), Preliminary determination is made on the read acquired random number value (S2509), and game information including at least the reserved ball number data relating to the first special symbol read in S2501 and information (preliminary determination information) determined in advance in S2509, As shown in FIG. 1, it is generated as a start entry command and set in an output buffer for command transmission to the sub control board 90 provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 (S2510). The prior determination (holding prefetching) in S2509 is performed prior to the determination (S1603, S1609) in the special figure 1 determination process (S1207) described later.

[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 Etc.) is stored in the RAM (S2602), the power-off flag is turned on (S2603), and then the loop process is performed without returning to the interrupt process (FIG. 11).

[Sub control main processing]
Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the counter, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the 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 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. The effect determining random numbers include a notice effect determining random number for determining the notice effect and an effect design determining random number for determining the effect symbol. 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 the first embodiment, the random number for determining the announcement announcement, the random number for determining the step-up announcement, the random number for determining the pseudo-variable announcement, the random number for determining the moving part announcement, and the random number for determining the advance notification effect are included in the first embodiment. The notice effect to be executed is determined using the obtained random number for determining the notice effect and the respective notice determination tables shown in FIGS. 49 and 50.

  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 generating and outputting drive data for driving the movable decorative member 14 is performed (S4203). 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 interrupt process (S4010), first, a received command analysis process described later is performed (S4301). Next, an illumination control process for creating output lamp data (data for controlling lighting of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) and managing the production time is performed (S4302). Next, switch state acquisition processing is performed in which the switch data created by 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). Subsequently, a switch process for setting the display content of the display screen 7a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process is performed (S4304). Thereafter, other processing such as updating the effect determination random number is executed (S4305).

[Received command analysis processing]
As shown in FIGS. 42 and 43, in the received command analysis process (S4301), first, it is determined whether or not the production control microcomputer 91 has received a start ball entering command from the main control board 80 (main control unit) ( If it is determined that the start pitching command has been received (YES in S4401), then a ballistic effect start process described later is performed (S4402), and the process proceeds to S4403. If it is determined in S4401 that the start pitching command has not been received (NO in S4401), the process proceeds to S4403 without performing the pitching effect start process.

  This entry effect start processing is executed when a start entry command indicating that there has been an entrance to the start opening (the first start opening 20 or the second start opening 21) is received from the main control unit. It is a process, and by performing this process, it is not acquired based on the start entry command in the effect hold storage unit (the first effect hold storage unit 104 and the second effect hold storage unit 105) of the sub control unit 90. Digest production hold information is stored, or display control of the production hold (first production hold 9a and second production hold 9b) displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 Control related to change) or a so-called look-ahead effect (also referred to as “pre-effect”) determined based on the start pitching command.

  When a game ball enters the first starting port 20, information indicating acquired information acquired based on the entering the first starting port 20 is the main control as a special figure 1 starting ball command. Is transmitted from the unit 80 to the sub-control unit 90. Then, undigested effect hold information (effect information) acquired based on the special FIG. 1 start entry command is added and stored in the first effect hold storage unit 104 of the sub-control unit 90. In addition, the upper limit number of the number of hold | maintenance effect information memorize | stored in a 1st effect reservation memory | storage part is made into the same number (4 pieces) as a 1st special figure reservation memory part. In addition, when a variation start command to be described later is received, if it indicates the first special symbol, the oldest effect hold information stored in the corresponding first effect hold storage unit 104 is deleted. The The same applies when a game ball enters the second start port 21.

  In S4403, it is determined whether or not a variation start command has been received from the main control unit (S4403). If it is determined that a variation start command has been received (YES in S4403), a variation effect start process described later is performed (S4404). , The process proceeds to S4407. If it is determined in S4403 that the change start command has not been received (NO in S4403), the process proceeds to S4407 without performing the change effect start process. In S4407, it is determined whether or not a variable stop command has been received from the main control unit (S4407). If it is determined that a variable stop command has been received (YES in S4407), a variable effect end process described below is performed (S4408), The processing shifts to S4409. If it is determined in S4407 that the change stop command has not been received (NO in S4407), the process proceeds to S4409 without performing the change effect end process.

  Subsequently, in S4409, it is determined whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control unit (S4409). If it is determined that an opening command has been received (YES in S4409), an opening command reception process described later is performed (S4410). , The process proceeds to S4411. If it is determined in S4409 that the opening command has not been received (NO in S4409), the process proceeds to S4411 without performing the opening command reception process. In S4411, it is determined whether an ending command has been received from the main control unit (S4411). If it is determined that an ending command has been received (YES in S4411), an ending command reception process is performed (S4412). Transition. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4411 that an ending command has not been received (NO in S4411), the process proceeds to S4413 without performing the ending command reception process.

  Next, in S4413, it is determined whether or not a V pass command is received from the main control unit (S4413). If it is determined that a V pass command is received (YES in S4413), a V pass notification command is set (S4414). ), The process proceeds to S4415. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4411 that the V passing command has not been received (NO in S4413), the process proceeds to S4415. The 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. When the V passing notification command set in S4414 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 sends predetermined image information to the image control board. The data is read from the ROM 100 and 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.

  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. In S4418, as other processing, processing based on a received command (for example, a normal symbol variation start command or a normal symbol variation stop command) other than the above-described commands is performed, and the processing ends.

[Direction start processing when entering a ball]
The entry start production start process (S4402) is a process executed when a start entry command indicating that there is an entry to the start opening is received from the main control unit. Display control (control relating to changes in the number of displays and display mode of effect hold) displayed on the display screen 7a (first effect hold 9a and second effect hold 9b), or entering the start opening Sometimes a so-called look-ahead effect (also referred to as “pre-effect”) is performed based on acquired information (acquired random numbers, etc.) acquired by the main control unit.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 44, in the entry stage production start processing (S4402), first, in step S5001, the production control microcomputer 91 obtains a prior production determination random number for obtaining a preliminary production determination random number for prior production determination. Processing is performed (S5001), and the process proceeds to S5002. At the timing when the start ball entering command is received from the main control unit 80, the process of S5001 is performed, and a predetermined value (acquisition information) is acquired from a random number for pre-production determination (not shown). In addition, the random number for determining the prior effect includes a random number for determining the prior effect to be executed in accordance with the variation display of the effect symbol, a random number for determining the prior effect to be executed in accordance with the jackpot game, and a jackpot game. Random numbers (also referred to as “notification determination random numbers”) for determining the V passing effect (second effect) and the V non-passing effect (first effect) to be executed are included. The “V passing effect” is an effect of notifying (instructing) that the game ball is allowed to pass through the specific area 39 (V). In the big hit game (including the opening period before the big winning opening is opened), the specific area 39 The game ball is executed at the timing (the first round and the second round) at which the game ball can pass. Further, the “V non-passing effect” is an effect of notifying (instructing) that the game ball is not allowed to pass through the specific area 39 (V). In the big hit game (including the opening period before the big winning opening is opened), the specific area It is executed at the timing (the first round and the second round) at which the game ball can pass through 39. The means for executing the V passing effect and the V non-passing effect is also referred to as “game effect executing means”.

  As for the “V non-passing effect”, when the effect is started at the timing when it can pass through the specific area, the already-launched game ball enters the second grand prize opening and passes through the specific area. Therefore, it is desirable to start at a timing that is a predetermined period before the timing at which the game ball can pass through the specific area (a timing that is a predetermined period before the second big prize opening is opened). Further, the “V non-passing effect” is executed until the period during which the game ball can pass through the specific area is completed. In addition, in the “V non-passing effect” effect mode of the present embodiment, the characters “Stop firing until instructed!” Are displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 (see FIG. 49). ). If the game is played in accordance with this, it is possible to prevent the game ball from passing through the specific area. Then, it becomes possible to acquire a predetermined game profit (extension of a specific game period, that is, a big hit game exceeding the initially set guaranteed number of times). In addition, as an effect mode of the “V passing effect”, “Put a game ball in the second big prize opening!” Or “Put a game ball in a specific area!” On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 or the like. It is possible to list a character such as “Aim at the right game area” or a character pattern indicating the character. The player can acquire a predetermined game profit (high probability state after the end of the jackpot game), which will be described later, by playing according to the V passage effect. In addition, as another effect mode of the “V non-passing effect”, “Don't let the fire!” Or “Don't let the game ball enter the second big prize opening!” On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7! And a mode of displaying characters such as “Do not put a game ball in a specific area!” Or “Aim at the left game area” and a character pattern indicating the same (mode of giving instructions regarding the firing direction and firing stop). Is possible.

  In addition, in the prior effect determination process (S5005), which will be described later, whether or not to execute the prior effect is determined based on the acquired value, and if it is to be executed, the execution mode and the like are determined. In S5002, the start control command received from the main control unit (Special Figure 2 Start Enter Command or Special Figure 1 Start Enter Command) is analyzed by the production control microcomputer 91, and the process proceeds to S5003. The start pitching command includes a variation pattern specifying command (information for specifying a variation pattern to be executed) that can identify a variation pattern scheduled to be selected in the variation pattern selection process of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. ing. Also, the hold information for specifying the number of acquisition information (stored number, hold number) stored in the current first special figure hold storage unit 85a and the second special figure hold storage unit 85b, and the current game state are designated. Game state information to be played, judgment result (preliminary judgment result) of first special symbol success / failure determination or second special symbol success / failure judgment, symbol information designating a big hit type, small hit information indicating whether or not a small hit It is.

  The sub-control unit 90 analyzes the variation pattern specifying command, and the acquisition random number (special symbol determination random number) acquired (held) by the main control unit 80 is determined to be special symbol determination with low probability. Whether or not this is a big hit (this information is also referred to as “low probability determination information”), and whether or not it is a big hit when a special symbol is determined to be a high probability (this information is also referred to as “high probability determination information”). Both) can be determined (understood). In S5003, the information (including the low-accuracy determination information and the high-accuracy determination information) acquired based on the start entry command (Special Figure 2 start entry command or Special Figure 1 start entry command) is stored in the production hold storage unit ( Stored as a production hold in a predetermined storage area of the first production hold storage unit and the second production hold storage unit).

  In S5004, a table for determining the pre-production is set (S5004), and based on the set pre-production determination table, the information included in the start ball entering command, and the random number for determining the pre-production obtained in S5001 Thus, it is determined whether or not to execute the pre-production and in which production mode the pre-production is to be executed (S5005), and the process proceeds to S5006. In S5006, an effect hold display command for performing display control of effect hold (first effect hold and second effect hold) displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is set (S5006), and the process ends. When the effect hold display command set in S5006 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. It reads and performs an effect symbol game effect (effect hold display effect) on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

  Specifically, the display control of the production hold is stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 85a and the second special figure hold storage unit 85b based on the hold information analyzed in the start incoming ball command analysis process (S5003). In order to indicate to the player the number of pieces of acquired information that are being stored, control is performed to display the first production hold and the second production hold that indicate the same number as the number of pieces of stored acquisition information. Thereby, the player can easily grasp the current number of holds. Also, by changing the display mode of the first production hold and the second production hold, or by changing the display mode of the first production hold and the second production hold to a special display mode different from the normal display mode, In the case where the possibility that the variation display result of the production symbol related to the production suspension will be a specific result (big hit) is indicated before the production symbol variation display is started (when the advance production is executed), the production of S5006 A corresponding display control process is performed in the hold display process.

[Variation production start processing]
As shown in FIG. 45, in the variable effect start process (S4404), first, in S4501, the effect control microcomputer 91 acquires effect determination random numbers such as a notice effect determination random number and an effect design determination random number, etc. The acquisition process (S4501) is performed. Specifically, in this embodiment, the random number for determining the conversation announcement (also referred to as “first random number for determining the announcement effect”), the random number for determining the step-up announcement (“random number for determining the second announcement effect”) as the random number for determining the announcement effect. A random number for determining a character notice (also referred to as a “random number for determining a third notice effect”), a random number for determining a movable part notice (also referred to as a “random number for determining a fourth notice effect”), and a prior notice effect determining It has a random number (“random number for determining the fifth notice effect”), and at the timing when the change start command is received from the main control unit 80, the process of S4501 is performed, and a predetermined value (acquired information) is obtained from each random number. Will be acquired. In addition, a notice effect (conversation notice, step-up notice, character notice, movable part) to be executed with a change display of the effect symbol (special symbol) based on the acquired value in the notice effect setting process (S4506) described later. (Advance notice, advance notice).

  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 P17) 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). The variation pattern information, the game state information, the 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 “5”, and each value is assigned to the production modes A to E. 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 this embodiment, the production mode A, D or E is executed when the low-accuracy low base state is controlled, and the production mode B is executed when the low-accuracy high base state is controlled. 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 E.

  Next, in S4504, for determining a variable effect pattern for determining a variable 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. Set the table (S4504). Specifically, as a variation effect pattern determination table, although not shown, based on the variation pattern designation command received from the main control unit 80, there is an effect symbol variation mode determination table for determining the variation pattern of the effect symbols. Set. In the present embodiment, different effect symbol variation mode determination tables are set depending on the gaming state and effect mode.

  Next, in S4505, based on the variation effect pattern table set in S4504, a variation effect pattern that matches the specified variation pattern and that corresponds to the effect mode indicated by the referenced mode status is selected (S4505). Also, in S4505, the variation pattern of the effect symbol displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b (effect symbol game effect mode) is determined from among the variation effect patterns. Thus, in the effect symbol game effect, when the reach effect is executed (reach with effect symbol game effect), when the character effect performed using a specific character (character effect symbol game effect), the reach effect, When no character effect is executed (reach no effect symbol game effect) is set.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of reach effects (normal reach effect, super reach effect, etc.) and character effects are set as the change patterns of the effect symbols. Based on the determination table, it is determined which of these effects are performed or these effects are not performed (this is also referred to as “normal fluctuation”). Then, it is possible to determine which of these effects will be executed, and to perform an advance notification effect that suggests in advance the occurrence of the effect to be executed.

  Here, when the super reach effect is executed as the game effect, the game 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 step S4506, a notice effect setting process, which will be described later, is performed. In the notice effect setting processing (S4506), based on the effect determination random number acquired in S4501, it is determined which of the notice effect types of the notice effect types is to be executed in the change effect pattern. Further, an effect symbol to be stopped and displayed (also referred to as “stop effect symbol”) is determined. By these processes (S4505 and S4506), the variation effect pattern is determined.

  Next, in S4507, a variation effect start command is set to start the effect symbol game effect or the like based on the variation effect pattern selected in S4505 and S4506 (S4507), and the variation effect start process is terminated. When the change effect start command set in S4505 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by command transmission processing (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.

  The effect symbols that are stopped and displayed as a result of the effect symbol game effect are, for example, odd-numbered symbols such as “777” when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is 15R first big hit or 15R fourth big hit. For other big hits (6R 2nd big hit, 2R 3rd big hit, etc.), it is possible to make even-numbered symbols such as “666”. In addition, when there is a reach, 3 effects such as “787”, etc., when one of the 3 effects such as “787” is different from the other effects, and when there is no reach, “635”, etc. At least one effect symbol is different from the other effect symbols among the symbols. Further, when the 2R third big hit and the small hit are made, a predetermined chance such as “135” or a special symbol for the 2R third big hit and the small hit such as “3 * 3” may be stopped and displayed. That is, the same effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the 2R third big hit and the small hit. For this reason, the player cannot determine whether the 2R third specific big hit or the small hit is made only by confirming the effect symbols displayed in a stopped state. It should be noted that the stop display mode of the effect design described above is merely an example, and what is displayed as stop display as the stop effect design when a big hit is made can be changed as appropriate.

[Variation production end processing]
As shown in FIG. 46, in the variation effect end process (S4408), first, in S4601, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the variation stop command (S4601) and refers to the mode status (S4602). Next, in S4603, it is determined whether or not the mode status is “1”, that is, whether or not the effect mode is effect mode A (S4603). If the mode status is “1”, the process proceeds to S4607. On the other hand, if the mode status is not “1”, the value “M” of the effect mode counter corresponding to the current effect mode is decremented by 1 (S4604), and whether the value “M” after the subtraction is “0” or not. Determination is made (S4605). If it is determined in S4605 that the value “M” after subtraction is not “0” (NO in S4605), the process proceeds to S4607. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value “M” after subtraction is “0” (YES in S4605), “1” is set in the mode status in order to set the effect mode to effect mode A (S4606). Transition to processing. In S4607, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a variation effect end command for ending the effect symbol game effect (S4607), and the process ends.

[Opening command reception processing]
Next, the opening command reception process will be described. The opening command reception process (S4410) includes a process related to V non-passing effect notification determination described later. When it is determined in this V non-passing effect notification determination that the V non-passing effect is to be executed, the V non-passing effect is performed, and the player plays a game according to this, so that more games are played than if the game is not followed. Profits can be earned.

  As shown in FIG. 47, in the opening command reception process (S4410), first, was a big hit in the low probability state (decision determination with low probability) or a big hit in the high probability state (high probability decision determination)? Is determined (S4701). If it is determined in S4701 that a big hit has occurred in the low probability state (NO in S4701), it is then determined whether or not the specific flag is ON (S4704). If it is determined in S4704 that the specific flag is not ON (NO in S4704), the specific flag is set to ON (S4705), and the process proceeds to S4706. If it is determined in S4704 that the specific flag is ON (YES in S4704), the process proceeds to S4706. Here, the “specific flag” is a big hit as a result of the special symbol success / failure determination with a low probability, and is a special game period that can easily generate a big hit of a specific number of times (“5” in this embodiment). Indicates that it is being executed. Therefore, the specific flag is turned ON based on the occurrence of a big hit in the low probability state, that is, the occurrence of the first hit.

  If the specific flag is already ON in spite of the first hit, the big hit game (1 to 4) during the execution of the specific game period to be described later and before the big hit number reaches the specific number. This occurs when V is intentionally not passed in the second big hit game). Therefore, when it is determined that this is a big hit in the low probability state and the specific flag is determined to be ON, a predetermined specific game period extension command is set, and the specific game period is extended based on the command. An effect may be provided to notify that the number of jackpot games that can be acquired during the specific game period (guarantee count) has increased.

  As described above, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment is determined to be a big hit in the low probability state (by the special symbol success / failure determination performed with a low probability), it is a big hit in the low probability state, that is, “first It is determined that the game is “winning” and the specific game period is started (the specific flag is turned ON). Then, the occurrence of a big hit for a specific number of times (5 times) including the big hit for the initial hit is guaranteed. In addition, here, “the occurrence of a specific number of jackpots is guaranteed” means that, by satisfying a predetermined condition, the probability state after the jackpot game ends is set to a high probability state until the next jackpot occurs. ing. Further, the predetermined condition is that the game ball is allowed to pass through the specific area 39 in a predetermined round during the big hit game (1R or 2R in this embodiment). When the big hit of the guaranteed number of times (five times) occurs, the gaming state after the final (fifth) big hit game is set to the low probability state regardless of the passing of the game ball in the specific area 39.

  In S4706, the value of the counter per effect counter included in the sub-control unit 90 is reset, a value “1” indicating the first big hit in the specific game period is set (S4706), and the process proceeds to S4707. The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment is a big hit (big hit) during a period when the high probability state continues (also called “specific game period”) after a big hit (also called “first win”) in a low probability state. The sub-control unit 90 includes a per-effect counter that counts the number of occurrences of (game). It is possible to execute a predetermined game effect based on the value of the number counter per effect.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S4701 that it is not a big hit in the low probability state, that is, a big hit in the high probability state (NO in S4701), the value of the counter per performance counter is “1” because the specific game period is being executed. Addition is performed, and the process proceeds to S4703. Here, in the present embodiment, the count control of the number counter per performance is an addition type, but it may be a subtraction type as long as it can count (determine) the number of hits (the remaining number of guaranteed times) in a specific game period. In S4703, it is determined whether or not the count value of the number counter per performance is smaller than 5 (S4703). If it is determined that the count value of the number counter per performance is smaller than 5 (YES in S4703), the process proceeds to S4707. To do. In S4703, when it is determined that the value of the counter per number of performances is not smaller than 5, that is, 5 (specific number of times) (NO in S4703), a specific game period end effect command is set (S4712), and the processing of S4713 is performed. Transition. In addition, based on the specific game period end effect command, the effect symbol display unit or the like performs an effect of notifying that it is the guaranteed last jackpot game, and indicates to the player that the specific game period ends. It is possible.

  In the processing of S4707 to S4711, along with the execution of the big hit game, information (low hit information) that becomes a big hit when the hold storage unit (special drawing hold storage unit, production hold storage unit) is determined with low probability It is determined whether or not it is stored. In S4707, it is determined whether or not low hit information is stored in the hold storage unit (special drawing hold storage unit, production hold storage unit) (S4707), and it is determined that the low hit information is stored (S4707) YES in S4707), V non-passing effect notification determination (first effect determining means) is executed (S4708), and the process proceeds to S4709. This “V non-passing effect notification determination” is executed based on the value of the notification determination random number acquired when the start ball entering command is received and the V non-passing effect notification determination table of FIG. The notification determination random number is configured with a value of “0 to 99”, and the notification determination random number acquisition unit included in the sub-control unit 90 acquires a predetermined value from the notification determination random number at the timing of receiving the start ball entering command ( For example, “13”).

  And when the acquired value is a value in the range of 0 to 49, the V non-passing effect is executed as a hit (V non-passing effect is performed), and when the acquired value is in the range of 50 to 99, it is missed. (V non-passing effect is not performed) and the V passing effect is executed. In the present embodiment, when low hit information is stored, the V non-passing effect is performed with a probability of 50%. However, the execution ratio is not limited to this ratio and may be determined as appropriate. The execution rate may be 100%. In addition, the V passing effect is performed when it is determined that the V non-passing effect notification is determined to be off, but instead of this, neither the V non-passing effect nor the V passing effect may be performed. Further, the player may select whether to pass V or not to pass through the display of “challenge time” or the like. When performing such effects, not only when the low hit information is stored, but also when the low hit information is not stored, the “challenge time” is displayed at a certain rate ( So-called “Gasse production”, when V non-pass is selected, when gaining profits (increase in the number of guarantees), and when suffering disadvantages (low transition and failing to obtain a jackpot game of the guaranteed number of times) By making it exist, it becomes possible to enhance amusement interest.

  In S4709, it is determined whether or not the result of the V non-passing effect notification determination is a hit (S4709). If it is determined to be a win (YES in S4709), a V pass effect command is set (S4710), and the process of S4713 Migrate to If it is determined in S4709 that it is off (NO in S4709), a V passing effect command is set (S4711), and the process proceeds to S4713.

  Next, in S4713, the opening command is analyzed (S4713), and based on the analyzed opening command, the special game effect pattern for selecting the effect mode of the special game effect to be executed during the special game (big hit game or small hit game) is selected. A selection process is performed (S4714). This special game effect includes an opening effect that is executed during the opening period before the opening of the special prize opening at the start of the special game, a special game that is being executed, during the opening game (round) of the special prize opening, and an open game. And a special game execution effect that is executed during an interval between the open game and the open game (between rounds). Next, in S4713, an opening effect start command for starting a special game effect is set based on the special game effect pattern selected by the effect control microcomputer 91 (S4715), and the process ends.

  When the V non-passing effect is executed, the player performs the game according to the effect mode related to the V non-passing effect (in this example, “stop firing until instructed”), that is, from the first round in the jackpot game By stopping the firing until the end of the second round, it is possible to shift the gaming state after the big hit game to the low probability state without intentionally passing V. As a result, although the low probability state is obtained before the guaranteed number of big hit games is acquired, the low hit information is stored in the holding storage unit, so that the big hit (initial hit number) is again based on the low hit information. ) Occurs, and it is possible to generate a big hit for the guaranteed number of times from the first hit.

  Specifically, referring to FIG. 50, low hit information is stored before generating the big hit of the guaranteed number of times during a specific game period, and by intentionally generating V non-passage, An example of increasing (increasing the number of guarantees, extending the specific game period) will be described. As shown in FIG. 50, first, a big hit (first hit) is generated in a low probability state, and the big hit game [1] is executed (values of the hit count counter and the per-effect counter count = “1”). At the time of occurrence of the big hit game [1], the V passing effect is determined depending on whether the low hit information is stored in the holding storage unit or whether the low hit information is stored but the V non pass notification determination is not met. Is executed and the game ball is passed through the specific area 39 (V passing). Then, the gaming state after the big hit game [1] ends is set to a high probability state. The jackpot game [2] is executed in the same manner as the jackpot game [1] (value of the hit counter and the number of counters per production = “2”).

  At the time of executing the jackpot game [3], the low hit information (low chance big random number) is stored at the storage position of the hold 3 (hold information displayed variably displayed for the third time after the big hit game) in the hold memory unit. Is stored (values of the number-of-times counter and the number-of-effects counter = “3”). Since it is determined that the V non-passing notification determination is also successful, the V non-passing effect is executed in accordance with the execution of the jackpot game [3], and the player stops the launch and moves the game ball to the specific area. No passage through 39 (V non-passage). As a result, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game [3] is set to a low probability state, and the jackpot game [4] and the jackpot game [5] that should have been originally acquired cannot be acquired. In addition, when it is determined that V does not pass in the state where the low hit information is stored, the specific flag is not turned OFF, so that the specific game period is continued even if the low probability state is entered. An effect indicating that the specific game period is continued (indicating that the specific game period has been extended) is executed.

  Further, as a result of the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol) executed for the third time in the state where the jackpot game [3] is finished and the state is shifted to the low probability state, the jackpot game A is executed. This jackpot game A is determined to be a big hit as a result of the special symbol success / failure determination with a low probability, so it is regarded as the first hit, and the values of the hit count counter and the performance count counter are reset, and the guaranteed count (5 times) ) Is set to a value “1” indicating the first big hit. Thereafter, the game state after the big hit game is set with high probability on condition that the game ball passes through a specific area until five big hit games of the big hit games A to E are executed. In the jackpot game E, even if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during execution of the jackpot game, the game state after the jackpot game E is forcibly set to a low probability state (the number of hits) Counter and counter value per counter = “5”). By executing the jackpot game in accordance with this V non-passing effect, the player will acquire a total of eight jackpot games, which is three times (predetermined number of times) rather than just winning the guaranteed number of games (five times). ) It became possible to win a large number of jackpot games. It is possible to provide a game with such a new notification effect and remarkably enhance the game entertainment.

[Ending command reception processing]
Next, the ending command reception process will be described. In the ending command reception process (S4412), first, in S4801, it is determined whether or not the value of the number counter per performance is smaller than 5 (S4801), and the value of the number counter per performance is smaller than 5, that is, 1 in the specific game period. If it is determined that it is the fourth big hit game (YES in S4801), it is then determined whether or not V is passed during the big hit game (S4803). If it is determined in S4803 that V has been passed during the big hit game (YES in S4803), the process proceeds to S4807. In this case, the gaming state after the big hit game is set to a high probability state. If it is determined in S4803 that V is not passed during the big hit game (NO in S4803), it is determined whether or not low hit information is stored in the holding storage unit (S4804). If it is determined in S4804 that the low hit information is not stored in the hold storage unit (NO in S4804), the specific flag is turned OFF (S4805), and the process proceeds to S4807. In this case, the gaming state after the end of the big hit game is set to a low probability state, and the specific gaming period is also terminated. This corresponds to the case where the game ball cannot pass through the specific area for some reason, such as not following the game instruction, and the specific game period ends without acquiring the guaranteed number of big hit games. As a result, the player suffers a disadvantage, and there is a risk that the gaming interest will be reduced.

  If it is determined in S4804 that the low hit information is stored in the hold storage unit (YES in S4804), the process proceeds to S4807 without turning off the specific flag. This is because the game state after the big hit game is set to a low probability state, but the specific game period does not end, a big hit based on the hold information occurs in the low probability state, and the big hit game for a specific number of times is executed again This is the case when it is possible to On the other hand, when it is determined in S4801 that the value of the number counter per production is not smaller than “5”, that is, the value of the number counter per production is “5” (NO in S4801), the specific flag is turned OFF (S4802). ), The process proceeds to S4807. As a result, in the specific game period, all of the guaranteed number of jackpot games are acquired, and the gaming state after the jackpot game ends is set to a low probability state.

  In S4807, the ending command is analyzed (S4807), and then the mode status change process is performed (S4808). In the mode status change process (S4808), if the currently executed jackpot game is the jackpot game at the last guaranteed number of times (the value of the counter per production counter is “5”), the mode status is set to “2”. set. In addition, if the game is a big hit game (the value of the counter for the number of performances is “1” to “4”) before the final guaranteed number of times and V passes during the V valid period, the mode status is set to “3”. Set to "". If the game is a hit game related to a small hit (big hit game), the mode status is set to “4” or “5”. The initial value of the mode status is “1”.

  By such change (setting) of the mode status, the effect mode in the effect symbol game effect executed in accordance with the change display of the special symbol after the end of the big hit game is an effect corresponding to the mode status after the change (after setting) Mode. That is, in the special symbol success / failure determination, it is a big hit, a big hit game before the last number of guaranteed times (the value of the number counter per production is “1” to “4”), and V passes during the V valid period. If there is, the production mode C will be executed with the first (first) special symbol change display after the jackpot game ends. This notifies the player that the current gaming state is a high probability state. Also, if the special symbol win / loss determination results in a small win, the effect mode D or E is executed with the first (first) special symbol variation display after the end of the special game. become. Thereby, it becomes possible to give a change to a production | presentation aspect and to prevent tiredness to a game. Further, in the mode status change process (S4808), an upper limit is set to the value “M” of the effect mode counter corresponding to the changed effect mode in order to set an upper limit on the number of times the special symbol is changed in the changed effect mode. Can be set.

  Next, in S4809, the effect control microcomputer 91 refers to the mode status (S4809), and then selects an effect pattern (effect mode) for the ending effect based on the analyzed ending command and the referenced mode status. Pattern selection processing is performed (S4810). The ending effect is an effect that is executed during the ending period after all the special winning opening release processing (big winning opening release game) in the special game is completed. In step S4811, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect based on the selected ending effect pattern (S4811), and ends the process. Further, when the ending effect start command set in S4811 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 displays a predetermined ending effect image in the ROM of the image control board 100. Are displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

  As described above, the player can obtain a predetermined game profit by playing the game in accordance with the V pass effect and the V non-pass effect to be executed. By following the V pass effect, it is possible to make the gaming state after the big hit game end with a high probability state, and by following the V non pass effect, the specific game period is extended and the big hit game exceeds the specific number of times. Can be generated. In addition, if a big hit (first win) is guaranteed in a low probability state, the execution of a specific number of big hit games is guaranteed, and a specific number of big hit games are executed in an advantageous state (high probability state). In a gaming machine (specific number of times set specification) in which the gaming state after the end is forced to be in a low probability state, the number of jackpot games exceeding the specific number can be acquired in the specific gaming period. As a result, the amount of game profit that can be acquired is increased, and it is possible to prevent a uniform game characteristic such that a low probability state is obtained when a specific number of jackpot games are acquired, thereby enhancing the gaming interest. In addition, if the number of guaranteed big hit games is executed and the game state after the big hit game is forcibly set to the low probability state, the low probability high base state is set. When a big hit is made at, a big hit game can be executed a specific number of times (guaranteed number) as the first win. This also makes it possible to enhance the gaming interest.

  Next, a pachinko gaming machine according to a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In Example 1, as shown in FIG. 49 (A), the value of the counter per number of performances is 1 to 4, low hit information is stored in the holding storage unit, and hit in the V non-passage notification determination When it is determined (a uniform probability of 50%), a predetermined V non-passing effect (“Stop firing until instructed”) is executed. In the second embodiment, instead of the first embodiment, the hit probability of V non-passing notification determination (executability of the V non-passing effect) is changed depending on the value of the counter per number of performances.

  Specifically, when the value of the counter per number of performances is “1”, that is, at the time of the initial hit, and low hit information is stored in the holding storage unit, notification determination of 0 to 99 is performed. Of the random numbers, when a value of 0 to 29 is acquired (30% probability), it is determined that the V non-passing notification determination is successful. Also, when the value of the counter per production counter is “2”, that is, when the second big hit from the first hit, and when the low hit information is stored in the holding storage unit, 0 to 39. When the value of is acquired (40% probability), it is determined that the hit is determined by the V non-passage notification determination. In addition, when the value of the counter per number of performances is “3”, that is, the third big hit from the first hit and the low hit information is stored in the holding storage unit, 0 to 69. When the value of is acquired (a probability of 70%), it is determined that the winning in the V non-passing notification determination. In addition, when the value of the counter per production counter is “4”, that is, when it is the fourth big hit from the first hit, and when the low hit information is stored in the holding storage unit, 0-99. Is obtained (100% probability), that is, the V non-passing notification determination is always determined to be a win (the V non-passing notification effect is always executed).

  By doing in this way, the more profit that the player can obtain, the higher the probability that the V non-passing notification determination will be a win (V non-passing notification effect is executed). It becomes possible. In addition, the setting probability is not limited to the aspect of the second embodiment, and the smaller the value of the counter per performance counter is, the lower the probability is that it is determined to be a hit in the V non-passing notification determination (the V non-passing notification effect is executed). Alternatively, a predetermined probability may be set as appropriate in accordance with the value of the number-of-times counter per performance.

  In addition, the effect mode (display contents) of the V non-passing notification effect is made different depending on the value of the counter per effect. Specifically, when the value of the counter for the number of performances is “1”, that is, when the first hit is made and the V non-passing notification effect is performed, the “non-launching” is performed as the effect mode of the V non-passing notification effect. Is once plus ”(first effect mode) is selected and executed at a predetermined timing. This means that it is possible to acquire the jackpot game of the specified number of times + 1 (total of 6 times) in the specified game period. Further, when the value of the counter per number of performances is “2”, that is, when the second non-pass notification effect is performed from the first hit and the V non-pass notification effect is performed, “launch” “Stop twice plus” (second effect mode) is selected and executed at a predetermined timing. This means that it is possible to acquire the jackpot game of the specific number of times +2 times (total of 7 times) in the specific game period.

  In addition, when the value of the counter for the number of performances is “3”, that is, when the V non-passing notification effect is performed for the third big hit from the initial hit, the “non-passing notification effect” is set as “effect”. “Stop 3 times plus” (third effect mode) is selected and executed at a predetermined timing. This means that it is possible to acquire the jackpot game of the specific number of times + 3 times (total of 8 times) in the specific game period. Further, when the value of the counter per production counter is “4”, that is, when the V non-passing notification effect is performed for the fourth big hit from the first hit, the “non-passing notification effect” is set as “effect” “Stop 4 times plus” (fourth effect mode) is selected and executed at a predetermined timing. This means that it is possible to acquire the jackpot game of the specific number of times + 4 times (9 times in total) in the specific game period.

  As described above, in Example 2, the hit probability of the V non-passing notification determination is made different depending on the value of the number counter per effect, and the effect mode of the V non-passing effect is made different. As a result, it is possible to diversify the production mode and enhance the game entertainment.

[Other aspects 1]
In the above-described embodiment, the jackpot determination value in the low probability state (the jackpot random number value) is overlapped with the jackpot determination value in the high probability state, that is, the disturbance that is determined to be a big hit when the hit determination is made in the low probability state. The numerical value (acquisition information) is always determined to be a big hit even if it is determined to be successful in a high probability state. However, the setting of the jackpot determination value is not limited to such a mode. For example, the jackpot determination value in the low probability state and the jackpot determination value in the high probability state may all be different or may be partially different. If all are different, for example, the jackpot determination values in the low probability state are “3” and “397”, and the jackpot determination values in the high probability state are “5”, “53”, “113”, “173”, “227”, “281”, “337”, “387”, “449”, and “503” can be set.

[Other embodiment 2]
In the above-described second embodiment, the hit probability of the V non-passing notification determination is made different depending on the value of the number counter per effect, and the effect mode of the V non-passing effect is made different. Instead of this, depending on the number of times the special symbol fluctuates and displayed until the jackpot game is generated (the number of times between the jackpot game generated and the previous jackpot game, the number of times from the power-on to the jackpot game generated), V The hit probability of the non-passing notification determination may be different, or the effect mode of the V non-passing effect may be different.

[Other embodiment 3]
Next, another embodiment 3 of Example 1 and the reference example described above will be described. In the other aspect 3, in the second big prize winning device 36 of the first embodiment and the reference example, a shutter member (also referred to as an “operation member”) that allows or blocks the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 therein. ). That is, when the second grand prize-winning device 36 includes a shutter member and the shutter member is in the first state that prevents (blocks) the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39, the second big prize-winning device 36 entered the second grand prize-winning port 35. A game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 35 when the game ball passes through a non-specific area that is not the specific area 39 and the shutter member is in a second state that allows the game ball to pass into the specific area 39. May be configured to pass through the specific region 39 instead of the non-specific region. The solenoid that drives the shutter member is connected to the main control board 80. When such a shutter member is provided, the shutter member is controlled to the first state to close the specific area 39 during the 1R and 2R when the second big prize opening 35 is opened at the 15R second big hit. .

  In this way, even if a game ball enters the second big prize opening 35 during an extremely short time of 0.1 seconds, it is surely prevented from passing the game ball to the specific area 39. be able to. Further, during the 1R and 2R at the 15R second big hit, the second big winning opening 35 is opened when the shutter member is in the second state and closed when the shutter member is in the second state. If opening / closing control of the big winning opening 35 is performed, even if the maximum opening time of the second big winning opening 35 is set to a length (for example, 28 seconds) that allows a game ball to enter sufficiently, a game to the specific area 39 is performed. The passage of the sphere can be prevented. When it is desired to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 at the 15R first big hit or the like, the shutter member may be controlled to the second state while the second big winning opening 35 is opened. That is, the shutter member may be controlled to the second state during the above-described V effective period (first period). Further, in the first embodiment, even if it is a small hit, it is possible to pass a specific area, but by setting the shutter member to the first state during the small hit game, the game ball can be specified during the small hit game. Passing through the area can be prevented. In addition to this configuration, whether or not the game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 35 has passed through the specific area 39 due to the installation location of the specific area 39 and the covering portion provided in front of the player in the specific area 39 It is good also as an aspect which is hard to visually recognize to a player.

[Others]
In the above-described configuration of the gaming machine, execution of a specific number of special games is assured based on winning at a predetermined probability (low probability). The first special game execution mode is executed until the number of hits reaches a specific number in a period (specific game period) in which a game for obtaining a guaranteed specific number of special games is performed. When performing the first special game execution mode, if the first acquisition information is stored in the acquisition information storage means, the player should not let the game ball pass through the specific area during the special game. Thus, the probability after the end of the special game is set as a predetermined probability, and it is possible to generate a hit with the predetermined probability based on the first acquisition information. As a result, since a hit with a predetermined probability has occurred, the count value of the hit count means is reset and counting starts again as the first hit, so that a special number of special games is started again from the hit with the predetermined probability. Is guaranteed. That is, during a specific game period, instead of reducing a predetermined number of special games less than a specific number of times, it is possible to add special games for a specific number of times. As a result, the special game can be executed at least more than the specific number of times (6 to 9 times). There is also a possibility that further addition will occur. Here, the “counting number of hits” is “counting the number of hits based on the fact that the hit / failure determination unit determines to win”. This may be the number of hit determinations determined by the hit determination means to be a win, or the number of special game executions executed by the special game execution means. Any counting mode shall be included.

  In addition, in the configuration of the gaming machine described above, a variable entrance (large winning entrance) that can be changed between a state where a game ball can enter and a state where a game ball cannot enter can be entered, Special game execution means capable of executing a special game that allows the variable entrance to enter when the result of the 1-win / no-win determination or the 2nd-win / no-go determination is successful may be provided. In addition, the “starting port” may be a variable starting port that can be changed between the first mode and the second mode in which a game ball is more likely to enter than the first mode. A non-variable starter and a variable starter may be provided. A first gaming state in which a game ball enters the variable start port at a predetermined frequency, and a second game state in which the game ball enters the variable start port at a higher frequency than the first game state. And a game state setting means for setting the game state. Here, “predetermined frequency” includes zero.

  In the above-described embodiment, the number of times of opening the first grand prize port or the second grand prize port in one round is set to one, but the number of times of opening the first grand prize port or the second grand prize port in one round is set. It may be a plurality of times or may have a different number of rounds of opening.

  In the above-described embodiment, the second special figure hold is a control process for digesting the first special figure hold in preference to the so-called special figure 2 priority control process. 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.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 7b Production design display area (production design display part), 8 production design, 20 1st start opening, 21 2nd start opening, 30 1st big prize opening, 35 2nd big prize opening, 39 specific area 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), 90 sub control board (sub control) Part), 100 image control board (image control part), 103a effect first special figure hold indicator, 103b effect second special figure hold indicator

Claims (5)

A starting opening where game balls can enter,
Acquisition information storage means capable of storing acquisition information acquired on the basis of entering the starting opening as a hold;
A determination unit for determining whether or not the acquired information is successful;
A variable entrance that can be changed between a state in which a game ball cannot enter and a state in which a game ball can enter, and a state in which a game ball can enter, and having a specific area inside;
A special game executing means for executing a special game for making the variable entrance into a state in which the entrance can be made, if the determination result of the success / failure determination means is a win;
A probability setting means capable of setting a probability that the success / failure determination means determines to be a predetermined probability and a high probability higher than the predetermined probability;
A gaming machine that sets a probability that the success / failure determination unit determines to be a win based on the fact that a game ball passes through the specific area in the special game,
The acquired information includes first acquisition information that is determined to be a hit when the determination is made with a predetermined probability, and a second that is determined to be a match when the determination is made with a high probability. There is acquisition information,
Pre-determination means for pre-determining whether the acquisition information stored in the acquisition information storage means includes the first acquisition information;
A game effect execution means for executing a game effect related to the passage of the game ball in the specific area during the execution of the special game,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the game effect executing means executes the game effect based on a determination result of the prior determination means. As the game effect, the game effect has a first effect relating to not allowing the game ball to pass through the specific area,
The game effect execution means is a time before the time when a game ball can pass through the specific area in the special game when the prior determination means preliminarily determines that the first acquisition information is stored. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first effect is executed at the time of the game. As the game effect, having a second effect related to passing a game ball to the specific area,
The game effect executing means, when not executing the first effect, executes the second effect at a time prior to the time when the game ball can pass through the specific area in the special game. The gaming machine according to claim 2. When it is determined in advance that the first acquisition information is stored by the prior determination unit, the first determination unit determines whether or not to execute the first effect with a predetermined determination probability. ,
When the game effect execution means is determined in advance that the first acquisition information is stored by the prior determination means, and the first effect determination means determines to execute the first effect, 4. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the first effect is executed at a time before a time when a game ball can pass through the specific area in the special game. Based on the fact that the success / failure determination means determines that it is a win, the hit determination means includes a hit count counting means for counting the number of hits,
As an execution mode of the special game,
In the special game, when it is possible to enter the variable entrance in such a manner that it is easy to pass the game ball to the specific area, and when the game ball is passed to the specific area in the special game A first special game execution mode in which the high probability after the special game ends and the predetermined probability after the special game when the game ball is not passed through the specific area;
A second special game execution mode in which the variable entrance is in a state in which it is possible to enter in the special game and the predetermined probability is after the special game is finished,
When the success / failure determining means determines that the winning is made in the state set at the predetermined probability, the winning count is started by the hit counting means from the first hit and the first game is executed as the first game. The special game execution mode of
If the success / failure determination unit determines that the winning is achieved in the state set with the high probability, the first special game is executed as the execution mode of the special game until the number of wins counted by the hit counting unit reaches a specific number. The execution mode is executed, and the second special game execution mode is executed as the execution mode of the special game when the number of wins counted by the hit counting means reaches the specific number. The gaming machine according to claim 4.

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