JP2017185014A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve taste of a performance for notifying of an occurrence of excessive winning.SOLUTION: A game machine 1 counts the number of winning balls in a special winning hole 30 in a round game of a special game. Further, the game machine generates, at a time of acquiring determination information, winning information (an operation-start winning command) including at least win/failure information of whether or not the determination information acquired on the basis of ball entry detection in ball entry holes 20 and 21 is winning information to be determined as winning. If excessive winning, in which the number of winning balls in the special winning hole in the round game is larger than a winning threshold, occurs, the game machine can determine whether or not there is winning information in the determination information stored in storage means 85 on the basis of the operation-start winning command. When it is determined that there is the winning information, the game machine can execute a winning suggestion performance suggesting or notifying that there is the storage of the winning information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 40

Description

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

  In a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, whether or not to win a jackpot is determined based on the entry of a gaming ball into a starting port (entrance). If it is determined that the winning combination is a winning game, a winning game (special game) including a plurality of round games for opening the winning game (special winning port) is executed.

  Many of such gaming machines count the number of winning balls in a special winning opening in one round game, and when the counted value reaches a predetermined threshold (winning threshold), the special winning opening The game is closed to end the round game. In the gaming machine having such a configuration, there may occur an excessive winning (a so-called “over winning”) in which the count value is larger than the winning threshold. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine that changes the display mode shown on the display screen in accordance with the occurrence of such an extra prize.

JP 2014-204997 A

  The gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 can notify the player that an overwinning has occurred by executing an effect that changes the display mode, and the player is pleased with the occurrence of the overwinning. Can be realized. However, in such a gaming machine, it is possible for the player to recognize the occurrence of an overwinning by counting the number of game balls to be won in the special winning opening. That is, even if there is no effect of notifying the occurrence of the overwinning, the player can feel the joy of the overwinning. Therefore, the player may not be interested in the effect of notifying the occurrence of the extra prize. In other words, it was not possible to say that there was an effect of improving the interest by simply producing the notice of the occurrence of the extra prize.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the subject is to improve the interest about the effect of informing the occurrence of the excessive winning.

  The present invention made to solve the above problems will be described below. In the following description, corresponding configuration names and expressions in [Description of Embodiment] described later, reference numerals used in the drawings, and the like are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of the present invention are not limited to this supplementary note.

<A> The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A ball entry detecting means (first start port sensor 20a or second start) for detecting the entrance of a game ball into a ball entrance (first start port 20 or second start port 21) provided in the game area (3). Mouth sensor 21a),
A determination information acquisition means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S206 or S212) for acquiring determination information based on the detection of the entrance by the entrance detection means;
Storage means (special drawing storage unit 85) capable of storing the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means;
A hit determination means capable of executing a right / fail determination process for determining the success / failure based on the determination information stored in the storage means when a predetermined determination condition is satisfied (microcomputer 81 for game control executing step S1402 or S1408) When,
Based on the determination result of the success / failure determination process, a special game that executes a special game (a big win game) including a plurality of round games that open a special winning port (large winning port 30) provided in the game area one or more times. Game execution means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing steps S1005 to S1008);
Winning number counting means (game controlling microcomputer 81 for executing step S2603) for counting the number of winning balls to the special winning opening in one round game,
The special game execution means includes
If the count value by the winning number counting means reaches a predetermined winning threshold (“9”) during execution of the round game, the special winning slot is closed to end the round game. A gaming machine (pachinko machine 1),
Based on the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means, the winning information includes at least information (whether information) indicating whether or not the determination information is winning information determined as winning by the winning determination means. (Start winning command) a winning information generating means for generating the determination information (game control microcomputer 81 executing step S207 or S213),
When there is an excess winning in which the count value by the winning number counting means is larger than the winning threshold, the storage means stores the winning information based on the winning information generated by the winning information generating means. Pre-reading determination means (production control microcomputer 91 for executing step S5305) capable of determining whether the hit information is included in the determination information being
When it is determined by the prefetch determination means that the winning information is present, the effect execution means (see step S5308) capable of executing the winning suggestion effect (see FIG. 43) that suggests or notifies that the winning information is stored. A game machine characterized in that it includes an effect control microcomputer 91) to be executed.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when there is an excessive winning at the special winning opening, it can be determined whether there is hit information in the determination information stored in the storage means based on the winning information. And when it determines with there being hit information by the determination, the winning suggestion effect which suggests or alert | reports that there exists storage of hit information can be performed. For this reason, in addition to the occurrence of an extra prize, it is possible for the player to realize a double joy that a new special game “runs continuously” after the special game being executed ends. That is, it is possible to improve the interest of the effect of informing the overwinning by providing the effect of adding the “continuous” notification to the overwinning notification.

<B> The gaming machine having the above configuration may be configured as follows.
Provided with audio output means (speaker 67) capable of outputting audio,
The game machine, wherein the winning suggestion effect is an audio effect using the audio output means.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the winning suggestion effect is an audio effect using the sound output means, so that the player who is viewing the whereabouts of the game ball in the game area during the execution of the special game can be heard through hearing. It is possible to recognize that there is a special game “Ran Chang”.

<C> The gaming machine having the above configuration may be configured as follows.
In one special game, it is provided with round counting means (production control microcomputer 91 for executing step S6101) for counting the number of executions of the round game,
The production execution means
When the count value (round count value) by the round count means is less than a predetermined round threshold (“9”), the winning suggestion effect is executed when the prefetch determination means determines that the winning information is present Is possible,
When the count value by the round count means is equal to or greater than the round threshold value, the winning suggestion effect is not executed even when the prefetch determination means determines that there is the winning information. .

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the round game count value is less than the predetermined round threshold value, the winning suggestion effect is executed when the prefetch determination means determines that there is hit information, and the round game count When the value is equal to or greater than the round threshold value, the winning suggestion effect is not executed even when it is determined that there is winning information. Therefore, it is possible to allocate the execution period of the round game corresponding to the round equal to or greater than the round threshold to a part of the effect period of the winning suggestion effect that has been started in the round game corresponding to the round not satisfying the round threshold. is there. Therefore, for example, an event such that the execution of the winning suggestion effect may not end within the execution period of the special game, which may occur when the execution of the winning suggestion effect is started in a round game at the end of the special game that is equal to or greater than the round threshold. It is possible to prevent. That is, the winning suggestion effect can be ended within the execution period of the special game.

  Further, when the round game count value is equal to or greater than the round threshold value, the winning suggestion effect is not executed. For this reason, during the execution period of the special game during the period of execution of the round game corresponding to the round equal to or greater than the round threshold, an effect other than the winning suggestion effect (for example, for execution of the round game) It is possible to let the player enjoy the accompanying production etc.).

<D> The gaming machine configured as described above may be configured as follows.
In one special game, provided with a cumulative value counting means (production control microcomputer 91 for executing step S5304) capable of counting the cumulative value of the extra winnings,
The prefetch determination means includes
If there is an extra prize out of the extra prizes where the count value by the cumulative value counting means (excess prize count value) becomes a predetermined extra prize accumulation threshold ("5"), the prize information generating means generates A game machine characterized by determining whether the winning information is included in the determination information stored in the storage means based on the winning information.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when there is an excess winning in which the cumulative value of the excessive winning becomes a predetermined excess winning cumulative threshold, whether or not there is hit information in the determination information stored in the storage means. The determination is based on the winning information. Therefore, since the winning suggestion effect can be executed only at the timing of occurrence of the overwinning in which the accumulated value of the overwinning becomes the above-mentioned excess winning accumulation threshold, the winning suggestion effect is repeatedly executed during the execution of one special game. It can be prevented. In addition, it is possible for the player to aim to generate an excess prize up to the excess prize accumulation threshold in one special game, and to improve the player's willingness to play.

  Further, for example, it is possible to reduce the load of the process of performing the determination as compared with the configuration in which the determination by the prefetch determination unit is performed every time an excessive winning is generated.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest about the effect of notifying the occurrence of an excessive prize.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of a portion A shown in FIG. 1 and is a view showing display devices provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the main control board of the same gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the sub control board of the same gaming machine. It is a figure explaining the detail of RAM with which a main control board is provided. It is a figure explaining the detail of RAM with which a sub control board is provided. It is a table | surface which shows a response | compatibility etc. with the type of winning and the opening pattern of a big prize opening. It is a table | surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot type determination table, (C) is a reach determination table, (D) is a normal symbol per determination table, and (E) is a normal symbol variation. It is a pattern selection table. It is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an open pattern determination table of electric Chu. It is a specific table of a start winning command. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a main side timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of special operation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of jackpot determination processing. It is a flowchart of a fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flowchart of a game state reset process. It is a flowchart of a jackpot start process. It is a flowchart of a big winning opening operation setting process. It is a flowchart of jackpot release processing. It is a flowchart of a big winning opening sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a jackpot closing process. It is a flowchart of jackpot end processing. It is a flowchart of a game state setting 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 1 ms timer interruption processing. 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 prefetch effect determination process. It is a flowchart of a change production start process. It is a flowchart of a big winning opening winning command reception processing. It is a flowchart of an excessive winning effect execution process. (A) is a table showing details of the winning suggestion effect, and (B) is a table showing details of the overwinning effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows a winning suggestion effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows (A) 1st aspect production, (B) 2nd aspect production, and (C) special aspect production of an extra prize production, respectively. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process of the example of a change. It is a flowchart of the execution round selection process of the example of a change. It is a flowchart of the big winning opening winning command reception processing of the example of a change. It is a flowchart of the big winning opening winning command reception processing of the example of a change. It is a flowchart of the big winning opening winning command reception processing of the example of a change. It is a flowchart of the 10ms timer interruption process of the example of a change. It is a flowchart of the big winning opening winning process of the example of a change.

1. Structure of gaming machine A pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the left-right direction of each part of a pachinko gaming machine as an example of a gaming machine will be described in accordance with the left-right direction for a player facing the pachinko gaming machine. In addition, the forward direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described as a direction approaching the player facing the pachinko gaming machine, and the backward direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described as a direction away from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 attached in the gaming machine frame 50. The front frame 51 of the gaming machine frame 50 has a handle 60 for launching a game ball with a launch intensity corresponding to the rotation angle, a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 61 for storing the game ball, and a hitting ball supply tray. An excess ball receiving tray (lower plate) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in 61 is provided. Further, the front frame 51 is provided with an effect button 63 that can be operated by the player at the time of an effect that is executed as the game progresses. The front frame 51 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 66 and a speaker (corresponding to sound output means) 67.

  The speaker 67 can output sound, music, sound effects, and the like for use in sound effects executed in association with a game. The speaker 67 of this embodiment is composed of two speakers. That is, as shown in FIG. 1, the front speaker 51 includes a left speaker 67L located at the upper left portion and a right speaker 67R located at the upper right portion. Therefore, it is possible to output sound, music, sound effects, etc. from both the left speaker 67L and the right speaker 67R at the same volume, output at different volumes, or output from only one of the speakers. . For this reason, it is possible to change the balance of outputs of sound, music, sound effects and the like regarding the left-right direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Specifically, for example, for a sound of a predetermined effect, the player is made to recognize that it is coming from the left front of the player (left side of the pachinko gaming machine 1), or for a sound effect of a predetermined effect, It is possible to make the player recognize as if it is coming out from the (right side of the pachinko gaming machine 1).

  In the game board 2, a game area 3 in which game balls launched by the operation of the handle 60 flow down is surrounded by rail members 4. The game board 2 is provided with a decorative board lamp 5 (see FIG. 4). In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails (not shown) for guiding a game ball are projected.

  An image display device 7 that is 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 has an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R synchronized with variable display of a first special symbol and a second special symbol, which will be described later. The effect symbol display area includes, for example, three symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. A left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, a middle effect symbol 8C is displayed in the middle symbol display area, and a right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the right symbol display area. Each of the effect symbols is composed of a plurality of symbols representing numbers from “1” to “9”, for example. The image display device 7 includes a first special symbol and a second special symbol display that are displayed on a first special symbol display 41a (see FIG. 2), which will be described later, depending on the combination of the left, middle, and right effect symbols. The result of each variable display of the second special symbol displayed in 41b (see FIG. 2) (that is, the result of the big hit lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

  For example, when winning a jackpot, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a doublet such as “777”. If the game is lost, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a variation such as “637”. This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally grasps the result of the jackpot lottery with the image display device 7 rather than with the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b. The position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed. In addition, as a variation display mode of the effect design, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction.

  The image display device 7 displays, on the display screen 7a, a jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game, a demo effect for waiting for a customer, and the like in addition to the effect symbol variation effect using the effect symbol as described above. In the effect design variation effect, effect images other than effect symbols such as background images and character images are displayed in addition to effect symbols such as numbers.

  Further, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 includes a first effect hold display area for displaying an effect hold image 9A in accordance with the number of stored first special figure holds described later, and the number of second special figure hold stored below described. There is a second effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold image 9B. By displaying the effect hold image, the number stored in the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold display 43b displayed on the first special figure hold display 43a (see FIG. 2), which will be described later, are displayed. 2 It is possible to indicate to the player the number of stored special figure reservations in an easy-to-understand manner.

  A center decorative body 10 is disposed near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7. A stage portion 11 capable of guiding a game ball rolling on the upper surface to a first starting port 20 described later is formed at the lower portion of the center decorative body 10. In addition, a warp portion 12 is provided on the left side of the center decorative body 10 to allow a game ball to flow from the entrance and to flow out from the exit to the stage portion 11. Further, a decorative member 13 representing characters, figures and the like is disposed on the center decorative body 10.

  Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, there is provided a fixed winning device 19 having a first starting port (an example of a ball entrance) 20 where the ease of entering a game ball does not always change. The first start port 20 is also referred to as a first entrance port, a fixed start port, and a first start winning port. The winning of the game ball to the first start opening 20 is an opportunity for the lottery of the first special symbol (a jackpot lottery, that is, determination of acquisition of a jackpot random number or the like).

  Below the first start port 20, an ordinary variable winning device (so-called “electric chew”) 22 having a second start port (an example of a ball entrance) 21 is provided. The second start port 21 is also referred to as a second entrance port, a variable start port, and a second start winning port. The winning of the game ball to the second start port 21 is an opportunity for the second special symbol lottery (big hit lottery). The electric chew 22 includes a movable member 23 and opens and closes the second start port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. The movable member 23 is driven by an electric chew solenoid 24 (see FIG. 3). The second starting port 21 allows a game ball to enter only when the movable member 23 is open. That is, when the movable member 23 is closed, the game ball cannot enter. The electric chew 22 can be used when the movable member 23 is in the open state as long as it is easier to enter the second starting port 21 than in the closed state. It may not be impossible to enter the second starting port 21.

  On the right side of the first start port 20 in the game area 3, a large winning device (special variable winning device) 31 having a large winning port (corresponding to a special winning port, also referred to as a specific winning port) 30 is provided. . The big winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member 32 and opens / closes the big winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by a special prize opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 3). Only when the opening / closing member 32 is open, the game winning ball 30 can enter the game ball.

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

  In this way, the game area 3 in which various winning holes are arranged, the left game area (first game area) 3A on the left side from the center in the left-right direction and the right game area (second game area) 3B on the right side. There is. The method of hitting a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called left-handed. On the other hand, a method of hitting a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 3B is referred to as a right hit. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, aim to win the first starting port 20 by left-handed. On the other hand, it is aimed to pass right to the gate 28 and win the second start opening 21 and the big winning opening 30.

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, a display device 40 is arranged at the lower right portion of the game board 2. The display devices 40 include a first special symbol display 41a that variably displays a first special symbol, a second special symbol display 41b that variably displays a second special symbol, and a normal symbol display that variably displays a normal symbol. A container 42 is included. In addition, the display units 40 hold the operation of the first special symbol display unit 43a and the second special symbol display unit 41b for displaying the number of stored operations of the first special symbol display unit 41a. There is a second special figure hold indicator 43b for displaying the number of stored (second special figure hold) and a general figure hold indicator 44 for displaying the number of stored operation hold (common figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42. include.

  The variable display of the first special symbol is performed in response to the winning of a game ball at the first start port 20. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed in response to a winning of a game ball at the second start port 21. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. The first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display 41. Further, the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 43.

  In the special symbol display 41, the special symbol is variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped to display a lottery (special symbol lottery, jackpot lottery) based on winning at the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21. Inform the results. The special symbol to be stopped (special symbol stopped symbol, special symbol derived and displayed as a variable display result) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by special symbol lottery. When the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (a special symbol of a specific stop mode, that is, a jackpot symbol), an open pattern according to the type of the special symbol that is stopped (that is, the winning type) A special game (a jackpot game) is performed in which the big winning opening 30 is opened. The opening pattern of the special winning opening 30 in the special game will be described later.

  Specifically, the special symbol display 41 of this embodiment is composed of eight LEDs arranged side by side (see FIG. 2), and displays a special symbol corresponding to the result of the jackpot lottery depending on the lighting mode. Is. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of several types of jackpots to be described later), 1, 2, from the left such as “○ ●●● ○○ ●●” (○: lit, ●: unlit) The jackpot symbol in which the fifth and sixth LEDs are lit is displayed. In the case of a loss, a lost symbol in which only the rightmost LED is lit, such as “●●●●●●● ○”, is displayed. Note that the lost symbol is not a specific special symbol. Also, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner (variable display) over a predetermined fluctuation time (see FIG. 10 to be described later). Examples other than the mode at the time of stop display, such as a mode in which each LED is lit so that light repeatedly flows from right to right, can be mentioned.

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball is won at the first start port 20 or the second start port 21, various random number values such as jackpot random numbers acquired for the win are stored in a special figure storage unit. 85 (see FIG. 3). The special figure storage unit 85 corresponds to a storage unit. Specifically, if the winning is to the first starting port 20, the first special figure holding is stored in the first special drawing storage unit 85 a (see FIG. 3), and if the winning is to the second starting port 21, the first special drawing is stored. It is memorize | stored in the 2nd special figure reservation memory | storage part 85b (refer FIG. 3) as 2 special figure reservation. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure storage unit 85, and the upper limit number in this embodiment is four.

  The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 85 is digested when a special symbol based on the special figure hold can be variably displayed. Digesting a special figure hold means that a jackpot random number corresponding to the special figure hold is determined, and a special symbol variable display for indicating the determination result is executed. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball at the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the execution of the variable symbol variable display. Even if there is a prize during the execution of a special game or during a special game, the right of lottery for the prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

  The number of special figure hold is displayed on the special figure hold display 43. Specifically, the special figure hold indicator 43 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of special figure holds by turning on the LEDs by the number of special figure holds.

  The variable display of the normal symbol is performed with the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 as an opportunity. The normal symbol display 42 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 by variably displaying the normal symbol (variation display) and then displaying the stop symbol. A normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (a normal symbol that is derived and displayed as a variable display result) is one normal symbol selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols by a normal symbol lottery. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined normal symbol (a normal symbol of a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal winning symbol), the second start port 21 is opened with an open pattern corresponding to the current gaming state. An auxiliary game to be opened is performed. The opening pattern of the second start port 21 will be described later.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes to the gate 28, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) acquired for the passage is stored in the common figure storage unit 86 (see FIG. 3). Temporarily stored as figure hold. There is an upper limit to the number of universal map holds that can be stored in the universal map storage unit 86, and the upper limit number in this embodiment is four.

  The general map reservation stored in the general map storage unit 86 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the general map storage becomes possible. The digestion of the general symbol hold means that a normal symbol random number (per random number) corresponding to the general symbol hold is determined and variable symbol display for displaying the determination result is executed. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, during the execution of the variable symbol display of the normal symbol or the execution of the auxiliary game Even if there is a case, the right of the normal symbol lottery for the passage can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

  The number of the general map hold is displayed on the general map hold display 44. Specifically, the general-purpose hold indicator 44 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of general-purpose holds in an identifiable manner by turning on LEDs corresponding to the number of general-purpose holds.

2. Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. As shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is related to a main control board (game control board) 80 that performs control related to game profits such as jackpot lottery and game state transition, and effects that are executed as the game progresses. A sub-control board (production control board) 90 that performs control, a payout control board 110 that performs control related to payout of game balls, and the like are provided. The main control board 80 constitutes a main control part, and the sub control board 90 constitutes a sub control part together with the image control board 100, the lamp control board 107 and the sound control board 106 which will be described later. If the sub-control unit includes at least the sub-control board 90 and can control a game effect using the effect means (the image display device 7, the panel lamp 5, the frame lamp 66, the speaker 67, the decorative movable body 15, etc.). Good.

  A game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM 83 that stores a program and the like for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 82 that executes the program stored in the ROM 83. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits / receives data to / from other boards via an input / output circuit (I / O port unit) 87. The input / output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81. The ROM 83 may be externally attached.

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, 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 port sensor (an example of a ball detection means) 20a, a second start port sensor (an example of a ball detection means) 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a big prize port sensor 30a, and a normal A prize opening sensor 27a is connected.

  The first start port sensor 20 a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball that has entered (wins) 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 (wins) 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 big prize opening sensor 30 a is provided in the big prize opening 30 and detects a game ball won in the big prize opening 30. The normal winning opening sensor 27a is provided in each of the normal winning openings 27 and detects a game ball that has entered (wins) the normal winning opening 27.

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

  Further, the main control board 80 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special diagram hold indicator 43a, a second special figure hold indicator 43b, and an ordinary diagram. A hold indicator 44 is connected. That is, display control of these display devices 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

  The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 110 has a prize ball payout device 120, a ball payout device 130, and a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1, enabling ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card. Are connected to each other, and a launching device 112 is connected via a launch control circuit 111. The launcher 112 includes a handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

  The payout control board 110 drives the prize ball motor 121 of the prize ball payout device 120 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and a signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 to win a prize ball. Or paying out the rental balls by driving the rental motor 131 of the rental ball payout device 130. The prize balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 122 for counting. In addition, the paid-out lending ball is detected by the lending sensor 132 for counting. When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1) of the launch device 112, the touch switch 114 detects contact with the handle 60, and the launch volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the handle 60. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, a single game ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds.

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

  As shown in FIG. 4, an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “effect control microcomputer”) 91 for controlling the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the sub-control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM 93 that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 92 that executes the program stored in the ROM 93. ing. The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits / receives data to / from other boards via an input / output circuit (I / O port unit) 97. The input / output circuit 97 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 91. The ROM 93 may be externally attached.

  In the RAM 94, as shown in FIG. 6A, a first special figure holding effect storage unit 95a capable of storing a first start winning command and the like specified based on a winning to the first starting port 20; 2 The second special figure holding effect storage unit 95b capable of storing the second start winning command and the like specified based on the winning at the starting port 21, and the variation effect common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol A storage unit (0th storage area) 95c is provided. As shown in FIG. 6 (B), the first special figure reservation effect storage unit 95a has four storage areas (first storage area to fourth storage area) corresponding to the number of first special figure reservations that can be stored. Consists of. Further, as shown in FIG. 6C, the second special figure reservation effect storage unit 95b has four storage areas (first storage area to fourth storage area) corresponding to the number of second special figure reservations that can be stored. ). The first start winning command and the second start winning command will be described later.

  Each storage area is divided into a plurality of storage areas including a start winning command storage area as shown in FIG. The start winning command storage area is a storage area for storing a start winning command. The variation effect storage unit 95c also includes a similar storage area.

  As shown in FIG. 4, an image control board 100, an audio control board 106, and a lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 causes the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 to perform display control of the image display device 7 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The RAM 104 of the image control board 100 is a memory for developing image data. In the ROM 103 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 designs), background images, Stores image data such as story videos. The CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads out image data from the ROM 103 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effect, and the like from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 may execute sound control. Further, in this case, acoustic data may be stored in the ROM 103 of the image control board 100.

  The effect control microcomputer 91 performs lighting control of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 via the lamp control board 107 based on the command received from the main control board 80. In detail, the production control microcomputer 91 creates light emission pattern data (also referred to as data for determining lighting / extinction and light emission color, or lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 to emit light. Light emission of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 is controlled according to the pattern data. Note that data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the decorative movable body 15 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Although not shown in FIG. 1, the decorative movable body 15 is a movable so-called “gimmic” provided in the center decorative body 10. Operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode of the decorative movable body 15 is created in step S4203 described later. The effect control microcomputer 91 controls the operation of the decorative movable body 15 according to the generated operation pattern data. The operation pattern data is created using data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub control board 90. Further, a CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may cause the lighting control of the lamp and the operation control of the decorative movable body 15 to be executed. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and data relating to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

  Further, an effect button detection switch 63a for detecting that the effect button 63 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed is connected to the sub-control board 90. Accordingly, when the effect button 63 is pressed, a signal is output from the effect button detection switch 63a to the sub-control board 90.

3. Description of jackpot etc. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, there are “bonanza” and “losing” as a result of the jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery). In the case of “hit”, “hit” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41 as a special symbol. In the case of “losing”, “losing symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41 as a special symbol. When a big win is won, a “special game (also called a big win game)” is executed in which the big winning device 31 is operated and released with an open pattern corresponding to the type of the special symbol displayed in a stopped state. Therefore, when a “bonus” is won, a predetermined profit is given to the player by executing the “special game (bonus game)”. That is, a prize ball corresponding to the number of game balls entered into the big prize device 31 (large prize opening 30) that is opened during the special game is paid out.

  In this embodiment, the jackpot game is a multi-round game (unit open game), an opening before the first round game is started (also referred to as OP), and an ending after the last round game is completed (Also expressed as ED). Each round game starts with the end of OP or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of ED. The closing time of the big prize opening between round games (inter-round interval) is included in the open round game before the closing.

  There are several types of jackpots. As shown in FIG. 7, the types of jackpots include “16R (round) probability variation jackpot” and “16R normal jackpot”. The “16R probability variation jackpot” is a jackpot in which the number of times (number of rounds) of the winning prize opening 30 is 16 times. The “16R normal jackpot” is a jackpot in which the number of times (number of rounds) of the big winning opening 30 is 16 as in the case of the 16R probability variable jackpot. When the 16R probability variation jackpot is won, the gaming state after the jackpot game is set to a high probability state. On the other hand, when the 16R normal jackpot is won, the game state after the jackpot game is set to the normal probability state. In the case of the big hit, there may be a round in which the big prize opening 30 is opened a plurality of times in one round.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the opening pattern of the big winning opening 30 at the time of winning each jackpot is the case where the 16R probability winning jackpot is won (the first special symbol display 41a has a special figure 1_probable variation symbol). Is displayed on the second special symbol display 41b, or when the special figure 2_probable variation symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b), when the 16R normal jackpot is won (the special symbol 1_ is displayed on the first special symbol display 41a). Even when the normal symbol is stopped or displayed, or even when the special symbol 2_normal symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b), the grand prize opening 30 is held for a maximum of 28 seconds in each round from the 1st to the 16th R Open. For this reason, at the time of winning the 16R probability variation jackpot and the 16R normal jackpot, it can be expected that the winning ball 30 will be won. In this embodiment, the distribution probability to each jackpot in the lottery of the first special symbol (Special Fig. 1) and the second special symbol (Special Fig. 2) is 50% for both the 16R probability variation jackpot and the 16R normal jackpot. .

  Here, in the present pachinko gaming machine 1, the lottery for determining whether or not the jackpot is won is performed based on the “big hit random number”, and the lottery for the type of winning jackpot is performed based on the “big hit type random number”. As shown in FIG. 8A, the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of “0” to “65535”. The jackpot type random number takes a value in the range of “0” to “9” (see FIG. 8A). In addition to the jackpot random number and the jackpot type random number, the random numbers acquired based on the winning at the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 include a “reach random number” and a “variation pattern random number” (see FIG. 8 (A)).

  The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not a reach is generated in the effect design variation effect indicating the result when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. Reach is a state in which there is only one effect symbol that is variably displayed among a plurality of effect symbols, and depending on which symbol the effect symbol that is variably displayed is stopped and displayed, It is a state (for example, a state of “7 ↓ 7”) that is a combination of the production symbols shown. It should be noted that the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed so as to be slightly shaken in the display screen 7a or may be displayed so as to repeat the enlargement and reduction. This reach random number takes a value in the range of “0” to “127” (see FIG. 8A).

  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 “99” (see FIG. 8A). In addition, the random number acquired based on the passage through the gate 28 includes a normal symbol random number (per hit random number) shown in FIG. The normal symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 22. The normal symbol random number takes a value in the range of “0” to “239”.

4). Description of the gaming state Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The special symbol display 41 and the normal symbol display 42 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 each have a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function. A state in which the probability variation function of the special symbol display 41 is activated is referred to as a “high probability state”, and a state in which it is not activated is referred to as a “normal probability state (non-high probability state)”. In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state. In other words, the jackpot determination is performed using a jackpot determination table in which the value of the jackpot random number determined to be a jackpot is larger than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (see FIG. 9A). That is, when the probability variation function of the special symbol display 41 is activated, the probability that the display result of the special symbol variable display by the special symbol display 41 (that is, the stop symbol) becomes a jackpot symbol as compared to when the special symbol display 41 is not activated. Becomes higher.

  In addition, a state in which the function for reducing the variation time of the special symbol display 41 is in operation is referred to as “time-short state”, and a state in which the special symbol display 41 is not in operation is referred to as “non-time-short state”. In the short-time state, the variation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of variation display to the time when the display result is derived and displayed) is shorter than in the non-short-time state. In other words, the variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern determination table that is determined so that the variation pattern having a short variation time is selected more frequently than in the non-temporal state (see FIG. 10). That is, when the function for shortening the variation time of the special symbol display device 41 is activated, it is easy to select a short variation time as the variation time of the variable symbol special display, compared to when the special symbol display 41 is not activated. As a result, in the short-time state, the special-patch holding pace is accelerated, and an effective winning (a winning that can be stored as a special-pending hold) at the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit in the course of a smooth game.

  Further, the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41. That is, the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in the time-short state and do not operate in the non-time-short state. For this reason, in the short time state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-short time state.

  In the time-short state, as shown in FIG. 9E, the normal symbol variation time is shorter than that in the non-time-short state. Further, in the time reduction state, as shown in FIG. 11, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than that in the non-time reduction state. That is, the open time extension function of the electric chew 22 is activated. In addition, in the short time state, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-short time state (see FIG. 11). That is, the function of increasing the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened is activated.

  In the situation where the probability variation function and variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, and the opening time extension function and the number of opening times increase function of the electric chew 22 are activated, compared with the case where these functions are not activated. Thus, the electric chew 22 is frequently opened, and game balls frequently win the second starting port 21. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls, becomes high. Therefore, a state in which these functions are activated is referred to as a “high base state”, and a state in which these functions are not activated is referred to as a “low base state”. In the high base state, it is possible to aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the hand-held game balls. The high base state is a state in which so-called “electric support control (control to support winning at the second starting port 21 by the electric chew 22)” is executed. On the other hand, the low base state is also referred to as a “non-electric support control state” or a “non-ball entry support state”.

  In the high base state, not all the functions described above may operate. That is, one or more functions of the probability changing function of the normal symbol display 42, the changing time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, the opening time extending function of the electric chew 22, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 22 are provided. It is only necessary that the second start port 21 of the electric chew 22 is easily opened by the operation as compared to when the function is not operated. Further, the high base state may be independently controlled without accompanying the time-short state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the 16R probability variation jackpot is a high probability state, a short time state, and a high base state (see FIG. 7B). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “highly accurate base state”. In this embodiment, the high-accuracy high-base state is ended by winning the next jackpot and executing the jackpot game. Note that the high-accuracy base state may be set until the special symbol variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 160 times).

  In addition, the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the 16R normal jackpot is a normal probability state (non-high probability state, that is, a low probability state), a short time state, and a high base state (see FIG. 7B). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low probability and high base state”. The low-accuracy base state ends when a special symbol variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the present embodiment) or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

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

  In a high base state such as a high-accuracy high-base state or a low-accuracy high-base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously if the game ball is advanced to the right game area 3B by hitting right. This is because the electric support 22 makes it easier to open the electric chew 22 than in the low base state, and it is easier to win the second starting port 21 than to win the first starting port 20. . Therefore, the player makes a right turn to win the game ball at the second starting port 21 while passing the game ball to the gate 28 which is a trigger for the normal symbol lottery. As a result, it is possible to obtain a larger number of start winnings (winning to the second starting port 21) than left-handed. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, a right-handed game is played even during a big hit game.

  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 by making the left-handed game ball enter the left game area 3A. Since the electric support control is not executed, the electric chew 22 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and it is easier to win the first start port 20 than to win the second start port 21. Because it is. Therefore, a left turn is made to win a game ball in the first starting port 20. As a result, it is possible to obtain a larger number of start prizes than right-handed.

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

5. About the start winning command The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment can execute a so-called “prefetching effect” as will be described later. A pre-reading effect is a special variation based on a start prize (using a start prize command (corresponding to the prize information) specified based on numerical information (random numbers such as jackpot random numbers) acquired by the start prize ( This is an effect that suggests the degree of expectation of jackpot for the start-up prize before the determination of whether or not it is right before the start of the special symbol variation display.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the start winning command generated in the present embodiment includes information on whether or not the game is a big hit (corresponding to information about whether or not the game is winning information). Whether or not the success / failure information is determined to be a big hit, whether it is a high probability state or a normal probability state (non-high probability state), or whether it is determined to be a big hit only under a high probability state. It is included in the start winning command. The start winning command of this embodiment includes start opening information indicating which of the first starting opening 20 and the second starting opening 21 has been won. In addition, the start winning command does not include the success / failure information so that the determination result when the determination is made in the normal probability state and the determination result when the determination is made in the high probability state can be understood. In addition to the success / failure information, what information is included in the start winning command can be changed as appropriate.

6). Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 81 [Main Control Main Process] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. The counter, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM 84. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads out and executes the main control main process program shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, initial setting is first performed (step S001). Initial settings include, for example, stack settings, constant settings, interrupt time settings, CPU 82 settings, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuits for interrupt time management) settings, and values of various flags, statuses, counters, etc. Reset etc. The initial value of the flag is “0”, that is, “OFF”, the initial value of the status is “1”, and the initial value of the counter is “0”. The initial setting (S001) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

  Following the initial setting (S001), interrupts are prohibited (S002), and the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), “1” is added to the various random number counter values shown in FIG. When each random number counter value reaches the upper limit value, it returns to “0” and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than “0” or may be changed randomly. Each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like. In this case, random number update processing by software is not necessary.

  When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, the interruption is permitted (S004). While the interrupt is permitted, the main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the CPU 82, for example, at a cycle of 4 ms (4 milliseconds). That is, for example, it is executed at a cycle of 4 ms. Various counters by normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) after main timer interrupt process (S005) is finished and until main timer interrupt process (S005) is started next time The value update process is repeatedly executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

  [Main-side timer interrupt processing] Next, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, in the main timer interrupt process (S005), first, an input process (S101) is executed. In the input process (S101), various sensors (first start port sensor 20a, second start port sensor 21a, big winning port sensor 30a, normal winning port sensor 27a, etc., which are mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (see FIG. 3). Read the detection signal detected by (see))). Further, in the input process (S101), a detection signal from a lower plate full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also fetched and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as lower plate full data.

  Next, timer update processing (S102) is executed. In the timer update process (S102), the values of various timers in operation are updated (subtracted). Next, a prize ball control process (S103) is performed. In the winning ball control process (S103), a payout command for paying out a winning ball according to the type of winning opening is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 based on the detection signals of the various sensors read in the input process (S101). . The payout command is a command output to the payout control board 110.

  Next, normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S104) is performed. The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S104) is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. 8 includes the execution period of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and other periods (main timer interrupt process (S005 ) Until the next main timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

  Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S104), a starting port sensor detection process (S105), a normal operation process (S106), and a special operation process (S107), which will be described later, are executed. Thereafter, output processing (S108) is executed. In the output process (S108), commands set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 in each process are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like.

  Next, a process of outputting driving data of the special winning opening solenoid 33 is performed (S109). That is, the special winning opening 30 is opened or closed. Then, the other process (S110) is executed, and the main timer interrupt process (S005) is terminated. As other processing (S110), the second special figure reservation indicator 43b is controlled to a display mode indicating the number based on the number of special figure 2 reserved balls described later, or based on the number of special figure 1 reserved balls described later. Then, the first special figure holding display 43a is controlled to display the number. Further, based on the number of general-purpose reserved balls described later, the general-purpose reserved display 44 is controlled to a display mode indicating the number.

  Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82, the processing of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main processing is repeatedly executed (see FIG. 13). When the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 ms), the main control again. Side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed.

  [Starting Port Sensor Detection Processing] Next, the starting port sensor detection processing (S105) executed in the main side timer interruption processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, in the start port sensor detection process (S105), it is first 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 (S201). If the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S201), the process proceeds to step S203, which will be described later. If the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S201), a gate passing process (S202) is performed. . In the gate passing process (S202), if the number of normal symbol hold (ordinary symbol hold ball number) is less than “4”, the normal symbol random number counter value (normal symbol random number counter value) for the normal symbol is acquired and predetermined Stored in the storage area.

  In step S203, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second start port 21, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second start port sensor 21a. If a game ball has not won at the second starting port 21 (NO at S203), the process proceeds to step S209. If a game ball has won at the second starting port 21 (YES at S203), the special figure 2 is displayed. Judgment whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of the second special figure hold, specifically the value of the counter for counting the number of the second special figure hold provided in the RAM 84) has reached "4" (the upper limit storage number) (S204). If the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has reached "4" (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S209, but if the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is less than "4" (in S204) NO), 1 is added to the special figure 2 reserved ball number (S205).

  Subsequently, special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S206) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), jackpot type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS), reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and fluctuation The pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) is acquired (that is, the random number group shown in FIG. 8A is acquired), and the acquired special random number value is stored in the second special figure holding storage unit 85b. 2 It stores in the storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b according to the number of reserved balls.

  Subsequently, a second start winning command specifying process (S207) is performed. In the second start winning command specifying process (S207), based on the random value group stored in step S206, the second starting winning command is specified using the start winning command specifying table shown in FIG. Specifically, if the jackpot random number is “1”, the command “E2H11H” is specified as the second start winning command with reference to the position of the second starting port in the start winning command specifying table of FIG. The command consists of 2-byte information (a 1-byte upper command (for example, E2H) and a 1-byte lower command (for example, 11H)).

  The jackpot random number classification in the table shown in FIG. 12 corresponds to the classification in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 9A). Specifically, if the jackpot random number value is “0” to “189”, it is determined to be a jackpot in both the high probability state and the normal probability state, so the second start winning command (the value of the lower command is 11H) indicating that. ) Is identified. Further, if the jackpot random number value is “190” to “1899”, it is determined that the jackpot is only in a high probability state, so the second start winning command (the value of the lower command is 12H) indicating that is specified. . Further, if the jackpot random number value is “1900” to “65535”, it is determined to be lost in both the high probability state and the low probability state, and therefore, the second start winning command (the value of the lower command is 20H) indicating that. Identified.

  In the start winning command of this embodiment, the value of the upper digit of the high-order command of 2 digits in hexadecimal is information for designating the type of command (being a starting winning command). Further, the value of the lower digit of the upper command is start opening information for designating the type of the start opening (whether winning at the first starting opening 20 or winning at the second starting opening 21). Also, the two-digit lower order command in hexadecimal is the validity information. Note that the rules relating to the generation of the start winning command are an example and can be arbitrarily changed.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the second start winning command specified in step S207 in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S208), and proceeds to step S209.

  In step S209, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first start port 20, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 20a. If a game ball has not won at the first start port 20 (NO at S209), the process is terminated. If a game ball has won at the first start port 20 (YES at S209), FIG. Judgment whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of first special figure hold, specifically, the value of the counter for counting the number of first special figure hold provided in the RAM 84) has reached "4" (upper limit storage number) (S210). If the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has reached “4” (YES in S210), the process is terminated. If the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than “4” (NO in S210) ), "1" is added to the special figure 1 reserved ball number (S211).

  Subsequently, special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S212) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S212), similar to the above-described special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the big hit random number counter value (label-TRND-A) and the hit type random number counter value (label -TRND-) AS), reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (that is, obtain the random value group shown in FIG. 8A), The numerical value is stored in the storage area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a corresponding to the current number of reserved special figure 1 balls in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a.

  Subsequently, a first start winning command specifying process (S213) is performed. In the first start winning command specifying process (S213), based on the random value group stored in step S212, the first starting winning command is specified using the start winning command specifying table shown in FIG. Specifically, if the jackpot random number is “1”, the command “E1H11H” is specified as the first start winning command with reference to the position of the first starting port in the start winning command specifying table of FIG. The identified first start winning command includes information on whether or not the game is a big hit in both the normal probability state and the high probability state.

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

  [Normal Operation Processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs normal operation processing (S106) following the start port sensor detection processing (S105). As shown in FIG. 16, in the normal operation process (S106), it is first determined whether or not the electric chew 22 is operating (S401). If the electric chew 22 is not in operation (NO in S401), it is then determined whether or not the normal symbol is stopped (S402). If the normal symbol is not being stopped and displayed (NO in S402), it is subsequently determined whether or not the normal symbol is being changed (S403). If the normal symbol variation display is not in progress (NO in S403), it is subsequently determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is “0” (S404). If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is “0” (YES in S404), this process is finished.

  If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is not “0” in step S404 (NO in S404), a hit determination process (S405) is performed. In the hit determination process (S405), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value) stored in the general symbol hold storage unit 86 is read, and based on the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. Judge whether or not to hit. Then, symbol determination processing (S406) is performed in which the universal symbol stop symbol data corresponding to the result of the hit determination is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84. That is, in the symbol determination process (S406), if it is “lost”, the data corresponding to the “general symbol losing symbol” is set in the general symbol stopping symbol. Set data according to “design”.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a normal symbol variation time determination process (S407). In the normal symbol variation time determination process (S407), with reference to the ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 9E, if the gaming state is the short time state, the variation of the ordinary symbol is 1 second. Select a pattern. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time-short state, the normal symbol variation pattern with the normal symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of normal symbol reserved balls by 1 (S408). Then, the storage location (storage area) of each normal map storage in the general map storage unit 86 is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the memory corresponding to the fourth storage in the general map storage unit 86 is stored. The area (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S409). In this way, the usual figure hold is digested in the order in which it was put on hold. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 starts normal symbol variation display using the ordinary symbol variation pattern selected in step S407 (S410). Along with this, in order to notify the sub control board 90 of the start of normal symbol variation, a normal symbol variation start command is set.

  If the change of the normal symbol is being displayed in step S403 described above (YES in S403), it is then determined whether or not the change time of the normal symbol has passed (S411). ) Finish this process. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S411), the normal symbol variation display is stopped at the display result (ordinary winning symbol or normal lose symbol) according to the determination result of the normal symbol random number (S412). Then, a normal symbol fluctuation stop command for notifying the sub-control board 90 of the normal symbol fluctuation stop is set (S413), and the normal symbol stop time is set (S414), and this process is finished.

  Also, if the normal symbol stop display is being performed in step S402 described above (YES in S402), then it is determined whether or not the normal symbol stop time set in step S414 has elapsed (S415). If not (NO in S415), the process ends. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S415), it is determined whether or not the common symbol stop symbol data is set (S416), and if it is not the normal symbol data (NO in S416), That is, if it is not a hit, this process is finished. On the other hand, if the data is a normal hit symbol (YES in S416), that is, if it is a hit, an open pattern of the electric chew 22 is set (S417). Specifically, if the time-short state is in effect, the open pattern in the time-short state (see electric-chu open TBL2 in FIG. 11) is set as the open pattern of the electric chew 22. On the other hand, if it is in the non-time-short state, an open pattern in the non-time-short state (see electric-chu open TBL1 in FIG. 11) is set as the open pattern of the electric chew 22. Then, the electric chew 22 is operated according to the opening pattern set in step S417 (S418).

  Further, if the electric chew 22 is operating in the above-described step S401 (YES in S401), it is subsequently determined whether or not the operating time of the electric chew 22 has elapsed (S419). (NO in S419) This process ends. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S419), the operation of the electric chew 22 is terminated (S420).

  [Special Operation Process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs a special operation process (S107) after the normal operation process (S106). The special operation process (S107) is a process related to the special symbol display 41 and the special winning device 31. In the special operation process (S107), first, as shown in FIG. 17, the value of the special operation status is read (S1001), and one of the processes corresponding to this value (any one of S1002 to S1008) is performed. Run.

  Specifically, when the value of the special operation status is “1”, special symbol standby processing (S1002) is performed. Further, when the value of the special operation status is “2”, the special symbol changing process (S1003) is performed. If the value of the special operation status is “3”, a special symbol confirmation process (S1004) is performed. On the other hand, when the value of the special operation status is “4”, the jackpot start process (S1005) is performed. On the other hand, when the value of the special operation status is “5”, the jackpot release process (S1006) is performed. On the other hand, when the value of the special operation status is “6”, the jackpot closing process (S1007) is performed. On the other hand, when the value of the special operation status is “7”, the jackpot end process (S1008) is performed. Each of these processes (S1002 to S1008) will be described later. The initial value of the special operation status is “1”.

  [Special Symbol Waiting Process] As shown in FIG. 18, in the special symbol waiting process (S1002), first, whether or not the number of reserved balls (that is, the number of reserved figure 2 reserved balls) at the second start port 21 is “0”. Is determined (S1401). Special Figure 2 If the number of reserved balls is “0” (YES in S1401), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning at the second 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” (S1407). If the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is also “0” (YES in S1407), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning in the first starting port 20, it has already been It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is a standby screen (a demo screen for waiting for customers) (S1413). If so (YES in S1413), the process ends. If not ( NO in S1413), after waiting for the elapse of a predetermined standby time, a customer standby command for displaying the standby screen is set (S1414).

  In step S1401, if the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is not “0” (NO in S1401), that is, storing a random number counter value group acquired due to winning at the second starting port 21 (holding information in Special Figure 2) ), The following special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) and special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) are performed. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the special figure 2 reserved ball number by one (S1404). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the fourth hold in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b. The storage area corresponding to (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S1405). In this way, the second special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was put on hold. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1406). In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1406), the special operation status is set to "2" and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to start the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 2 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1406) includes the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 2 big hit determination process (S1402). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) (information including fluctuation time information) are included.

  Also, when the figure 2 reserved ball number is “0” but the figure 1 reserved ball number is not “0” (YES in S1401 and NO in S1407), that is, there is no hold information of the special figure 2, When there is one or more random number counter value group storages (holding information in FIG. 1) acquired due to winning at one start port 20, special figure 1 jackpot determination processing (S1408) and special figure described later One variation pattern selection process (S1409) is performed. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the special figure 1 reserved ball number by one (S1410). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the fourth hold in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a. The storage area corresponding to (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S1411). In this way, the first special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was put on hold. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1412). In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1412), the special operation status is set to “2” and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to start the fluctuation display of the first special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 1 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1412) includes the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1408). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409) (information including fluctuation time information) are included.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the special symbol change display based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is “0” (YES in S1401). That is, the digestion of the second special figure reservation is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special figure reservation. In addition, it is good also as a structure which digests both special figure reservations according to a winning order, without giving priority to the digestion of 2nd special figure reservation.

  [Special Figure 2 Big Hit Determination Process (Special Figure 1 Big Hit Determination Process)] The special figure 2 big hit determination process (S1402) and the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1408) are based on FIG. It explains collectively. As shown in FIG. 19, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408), first, a jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read as a judgment value (S1501). ). More specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402), it is stored in the first storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b of the RAM 84 (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first of the second special figure reservation). Read the jackpot random number counter value. In the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1408), the big hit stored in the first storage area of the first special figure holding storage unit 85a of the RAM 84 (that is, the first storage area corresponding to the first special figure holding). Read the random number counter value.

  Next, a jackpot determination table (FIG. 9A) is set (S1502). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1503). If it is not a high probability state (NO in S1503), that is, if it is a normal probability state (non-high probability state), a table for non-high probability state (jackpot determination) in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 9A). Whether the value is a big hit or not is determined based on “0” to “189”) (S1504). On the other hand, if it is a high probability state (YES in S1503), whether or not it is a big hit based on the table for the high probability state (the jackpot determination value is “0” to “1899”) in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 9A). It is determined whether or not (S1505).

  If the result of the jackpot judgment (S1504, S1505) is “big jackpot”, the jackpot type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read out and the jackpot is determined based on the jackpot type judgment table shown in FIG. The type of symbol is determined (S1506). After determining the type of jackpot symbol, the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1507), and special symbol stop symbol data (see FIG. 7A) corresponding to the type of jackpot symbol is provided in the RAM 84. (S1508), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination (S1504, S1505) is “lost”, the special figure stop symbol data (01H) corresponding to the lost symbol is set in the special symbol buffer (S1508), and this processing is completed.

  [Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process)] The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409) have the same process flow. A description will be given based on FIGS. 20 and 21. As shown in FIG. 20, in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) or the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a short time state (whether or not the short time flag is ON). (S1601).

  If it is not the time saving state (NO in S1601), that is, if it is not the time saving state, it is subsequently determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1602). If it is ON (YES in S1602), the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (the portion corresponding to the non-time reduction state and jackpot in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10) is referred to. A variation pattern is selected based on (label-TRND-T1 value) (S1603). As shown in FIG. 10, if the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined. Here, SP reach (reach reach) is a reach that has a longer fluctuation time after reach than normal reach, and the table allocation rate is set so that the winning expectation (expectation for jackpot winning) is higher than normal reach. Has been. In this embodiment, the super reach is executed through normal reach.

  If the jackpot flag is not ON in step S1602, it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is a reach-achieved random value (S1604). As shown in FIG. 9C, the reach establishment random number value is “0” to “13” in the non-short-time state, and “0” to “5” in the time-short state. In other words, the time-short state is less likely to reach the lost time than the non-time-short state. This is in order to increase the speed of digestion of special figure hold by making more reachless loses with short fluctuation times in the short time state selected.

  When the reach random number counter value is a reach establishment random number value (YES in S1604), that is, when there is a reach loss, the reach loss table during the non-time-short state (the non-time-short among the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10) The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the state and the portion corresponding to the loss with reach (S1605).

  On the other hand, when the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1604), that is, when there is no reach loss, a reach-less loss table during the non-short-time state (not shown in the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10). A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the time-short state and the portion corresponding to the loss without reach) (S1606). At the time of the loss without reach, a function of shortening and changing according to the number of reserved balls is activated. In other words, 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 become so.

  If it is determined in step S1601 that the gaming state is the short-time state (YES in S1601), as shown in FIG. 21, the variation pattern determination table to be referenced is a table in the short-time state (the special figure shown in FIG. 10). The processing (S1607 to S1611) is performed in the same flow as steps S1602 to S1606 above except that the variation pattern determination table is a portion corresponding to the short time state.

  In other words, if it is a big hit (YES in S1607), the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the big hit in the short time state of FIG. 10 (S1608). If it is a loss with reach (NO in S1607 and YES in S1609), the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the loss in reach in the short-time state of FIG. S1610). If the loss is not reached (NO in S1607 and S1609), the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the lossless in the short-time state of FIG. 10 (S1611). .

  In the variation pattern determination table during the short-time state (the portion corresponding to the short-time state in the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10), the function of the shortening variation according to the number of retained balls at the time of loss without reach is a retained ball. It works when the number is "2" to "4". That is, it is easier to select the shortening variation than in the non-time-short state. Further, the fluctuation time as the shortening fluctuation is shorter in the short-time state than in the non-short-time state. That is, the variation pattern determination table in the short-time state is a table in which the variation time is shorter than the variation pattern determination table in the non-short-time state.

  After the variation pattern is selected as described above, the selected variation pattern is set as shown in FIG. 20 (S1612), and this process is terminated. The information of the variation pattern set in step S1612 is included in the variation start command set in step S1406 or S1412 in the special symbol standby process (S1002), and is sent to the sub-control board 90 by the output process (S108).

  [Special Symbol Variation Processing] As shown in FIG. 22, in the special symbol variation processing (S1003), first, the variation time of the special symbol (variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, FIG. It is determined whether or not (see) has elapsed (S1701). If it has not elapsed (NO in S1701), the process is immediately terminated. Thereby, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

  On the other hand, if the variation time has elapsed (YES in S1701), the variation stop command is set (S1702), and the special operation status is set to “3” (S1703). Then, other processing (S1704) such as stopping the special symbol change display with the symbol (hit or jackpot symbol) corresponding to the set special symbol stop symbol data is performed, and this processing is finished.

  [Special Symbol Determination Process] As shown in FIG. 23, in the special symbol determination process (S1004), first, the special symbol stop time (stop time determined according to the variation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, see FIG. 10). It is determined whether or not elapses (S1801). If it has not elapsed (NO in S1801), the process is immediately terminated. Thereby, the stop display of the special symbol is continued. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1801), a game state management process (S1802) described later is performed.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1803). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1803), a gaming state reset process (S1804) described later is performed. Thereafter, the special operation status is set to “4” (S1805). In order to start the jackpot game, the jackpot opening is set (S1806), and the jackpot opening command is set (S1807). In the opening setting, the opening time of the jackpot game is set to a predetermined timer.

  Subsequently, the value of the special electric utility operation valid counter is set to the number of rounds (see FIG. 7) according to the winning jackpot type (S1808), and this process is finished. The special electric combination operation valid counter is a counter indicating the remaining number of round games in the jackpot game. This counter is also referred to as a remaining round number counter.

  If the jackpot flag is not ON in step S1803 (NO in S1803), since the jackpot game is not started, the special operation status is set to “1” (S1809), and this process is terminated.

  [Game State Management Process] As shown in FIG. 24, in the game state management process (S1802), it is first determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON (S2001). If the probability variation flag is ON (YES in S2001), the value of the probability variation counter that counts the number of executions of the special symbol variation display executed during the high probability state is decremented by 1 (S2002). It is determined whether or not the value of “0” is “0” (S2003). If the value of the probability variation counter is “0” (YES in S2003), the probability variation flag is turned off (S2004), and the process proceeds to step S2005. If the determination result in step S2001 or S2003 is NO, the process proceeds directly to step S2005.

  In step S2005, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON. If the time reduction flag is ON (YES in S2005), the value of the time reduction counter that counts the number of executions of the special symbol variable display executed during the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (S2006). It is determined whether or not the value is “0” (S2007). If the value of the hour / hour counter is “0” (YES in S2007), the hour / hour flag is turned off (S2008) and the process proceeds to step S2009. If the determination result in step S2005 or S2007 is NO, the process proceeds directly to step S2009.

  In step S2009, the gaming control microcomputer 81 sets a gaming state designation command including information on the gaming state that has just been set (information on whether or not it is in a high probability state, information on whether or not it is in a short time state) in the output buffer of the RAM 84. Then, this process is finished.

  [Game State Reset Process] As shown in FIG. 25, in the game state reset process (S1804), it is first determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON (S2101). If the probability change flag is ON, the probability change flag is turned OFF ( S2102). Further, it is determined whether or not the hour / hour flag is ON (S2103). If the hour / hour flag is ON, the hour / hour flag is turned OFF (S2104). That is, during the execution of the jackpot game, the non-high probability state and the non-time-short state are controlled. In this embodiment, since the low base state is always in the non-time-short state, the low base state is also controlled during the execution of the big hit game. Note that the low base state in this embodiment is a low base state in the sense that there is no winning support due to frequent opening of the electric Chu 22, and does not consider the base up based on the operation of the big winning device. .

  [Big hit start process] As shown in FIG. 26, in the big hit start process (S1005), it is first determined whether or not the big hit opening time has passed (S2301). If it has not elapsed (NO in S2301), the process is immediately terminated. If it has elapsed (YES in S2301), a special winning opening operation setting process (S2302) is performed.

  [Big prize opening operation setting process] As shown in FIG. 27, in the special winning opening operation setting process (S2302 or S2805), first, the value of the special operation status is set to "5" (S2401). Next, the operation setting for the 1R big prize opening is performed (S2402). That is, the operation of the big prize opening 30 is set according to the round to be executed from now on so that the big prize opening 30 is opened with an opening pattern (see FIG. 7) according to the type of the winning jackpot symbol. Specifically, for example, when the special figure 1_probable change symbol (16R probable big hit) is won and the first round is started from now, as shown in FIG. Set the drive data to release. After the execution of step S2402, when the process of step S109 in FIG. 14 (drive data output process of the big prize opening solenoid) is executed, the big prize opening 30 is opened.

  Subsequently, 1 is subtracted from the value of the special electric utility operation valid counter (remaining round number counter) (S2403). Then, a round designation command including information indicating the round game to be executed from now on is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S2404), and this process is finished.

  [Big Bonus Release Process] As shown in FIG. 28, in the big jackpot release process (S1006), first, a big prize opening sensor detection process (S2501) described later is performed. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the value of the big winning opening winning counter is equal to or greater than a winning threshold (“9” in this embodiment) (S2502). The grand prize winning prize counter is a counter that counts the total number of winning balls to the big prize winning opening in one round game by an addition method (counting up). The counting up of this counter is performed in the special winning opening sensor detection process (S2501). The winning threshold is a threshold provided for the value of the big winning mouth winning counter, and is for ending the running round game. Therefore, when the value of the big prize opening prize counter reaches the prize threshold, the big prize opening 30 is closed and the round game is ended regardless of the value of the below-mentioned big prize opening operation timer. The winning threshold in this embodiment is a threshold for the number of prize balls counted by the effect control microcomputer 91 in addition to the value of the big prize opening winning counter. The prize ball count value will be described later.

  If the decision result in the step S2502 is NO, it is subsequently decided whether or not the value of the big prize opening operation timer is not “0” (S2503). The special winning opening operation timer is a timer for measuring the operating time (opening time and closing time) of the special winning opening. If the value of the big prize opening operation timer is not “0” in step S2503 (YES in S2503), the process is immediately terminated.

  Note that if the value of the winning prize opening counter is equal to or greater than the winning threshold (YES in S2502), or if the value of the winning action operation timer is “0” (NO in S2503), the winning prize opening 30 is closed. Settings are made (S2504). By this processing, the special winning opening 30 is closed. In step S2505, the value of the special operation status is set to “6”. Then, the ball winning time of the special winning opening 30 (that is, the interval time between rounds, 2000 ms in this embodiment) is set in the special winning opening operation timer (S2506), and this processing is completed.

  [Big winning mouth sensor detection processing] As shown in FIG. 29, in the big winning mouth sensor detection processing (S2501 or S2801), first, whether or not there is a passage to the big winning mouth 30 (that is, a game ball by the big winning mouth sensor 30a). It is determined whether or not there is a passage detection (S2601). If there is no passage detection (NO in S2601), the process is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if there is a passage detection (YES in S2601), a prize winning prize command for notifying the sub-control board 90 that a prize has been won in the prize winning opening 30 is set in the output buffer (S2602). Thereafter, “1” is added to the value of the above-described special winning prize winning counter (S2603), and this process is terminated.

  [Big Bonus Closure Processing] As shown in FIG. 30, in the big jackpot closing processing (S1007), first, the big winning opening sensor detection processing (S2801) shown in FIG. 29 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2802. This special winning opening sensor detection process (S2801) is a process for the case where the special winning opening sensor 30a detects a game ball during the ball brushing period.

  Subsequently, in step S2802, it is determined whether or not the ball winning time of the special winning opening 30 has elapsed. If it has not elapsed (NO in S2802), the process is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S2802), the value of the big prize winning prize counter is cleared to “0” (S2803). Then, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the special power combination operation valid counter (remaining round number counter) is “0” (S2804). If it is not “0” (NO in S2804), since there is still an unexecuted round game, the big winning opening operation setting process (S2805) already described based on FIG. 27 is performed, and this process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2804 that it is “0” (YES in S2804), the special action status is set to “7” because all round games in the running jackpot game are over (S2806). ). The jackpot ending is set (S2807), the ending command is set in the output buffer (S2808), and the process is terminated. In the ending setting, the ending time of the jackpot game is set to a predetermined timer.

  [Big Jack End Process] As shown in FIG. 31, in the big jackpot end process (S1008), it is first determined whether or not the ending time of the jackpot game has passed (S3001), and if the ending time has not passed (S3001). NO), this process is finished immediately. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S3001), the jackpot flag is turned off (S3002), and the special operation status is set to “1” (S3003). Thus, in the next main timer interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1002) is executed again as the special operation process (FIG. 17). Thereafter, a game state setting process (S3004) is performed and this process is terminated.

  [Game State Setting Process] As shown in FIG. 32, in the game state setting process (S3004), it is first determined whether or not the jackpot game executed this time is a probable big hit (16R probable big hit) (S3101). Note that the information on the jackpot type is stored in a jackpot type buffer (not shown) provided in the RAM 84 after the jackpot type random number determination process (step S1506 in FIG. 19). If the determination result in step S3101 is NO, the time reduction flag is turned on (S3102), the time reduction counter is set to “100” (S3103), and the process proceeds to step S3108. By the processing in step S3102, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes the normal probability state, the short time state, and the high base state (that is, the low probability high base state). This low-accuracy base state ends when either of the special symbol variable display is performed 100 times or the next jackpot is won.

  On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S3101 is YES, the probability variation flag is turned ON (S3104), and “10000” is set to the probability variation counter (S3105). Next, the time reduction flag is turned ON (S3106), "10000" is set in the time reduction counter (S3107), and the process proceeds to step S3108. By performing the processing of step S3104 and the processing of step S3106, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes a high probability state, a short time state, and a high base state (that is, a highly accurate high base state). This high-accuracy and high-base state is substantially controlled until the next jackpot winning.

7). Operation of effect control microcomputer 91 [Sub-control main process] Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the counter, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM 94. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub control board 90 reads out and executes the sub control main processing program shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in the sub control main process, first, a CPU initialization process (S4001) is performed. In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are performed.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the RAM 94 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO, the RAM 94 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to step S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to step S4004 without initializing the RAM 94. Specifically, if the power-off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM 94 are not normal even if the power-off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM 94 is initialized. If the signal is turned on but the contents of the RAM 94 are maintained normally (YES in S4002), the RAM 94 is not initialized. If the RAM 94 is initialized, the values of various flags, statuses, counters, etc. are reset. The steps S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter.

  In step S4004, interrupts are prohibited. Next, random number update processing (S4005) is executed. In the random number update process (S4005), the random number for effect determination for determining the effect patterns of various effects and the value of the random number for the random number for execution lottery for lottery execution of effects are updated. The effect determining random number includes, for example, a random effect pattern determining random number for determining a variable effect pattern and a notice effect determining random number for determining various notice effects. The random number for execution lottery includes, for example, a random number for execution lottery to be used for an execution lottery of a winning suggestion effect described later. 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 same applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above.

  When the random number update process (S4005) is completed, the effect control microcomputer 91 subsequently performs a command transmission process (S4006) and permits an interrupt (S4007). Thereafter, steps S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are permitted, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) can be executed.

  [Reception Interrupt Processing] In the reception interrupt processing (S4008), as shown in FIG. 34, it is determined whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is It is determined whether or not an input has been made to the external INT input unit (S4101). If the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S4101), the process is terminated. If it is ON (YES in S4101), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the reception buffer of the RAM 94 (S4102). ). This reception interrupt process is a process executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

  [1 ms Timer Interrupt Processing] The 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009) is executed every time an interrupt pulse of 1 ms cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 35, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, an input process (S4201) for creating switch data (edge data and level data) based on a detection signal from the effect button detection switch 63a (see FIG. 4). )I do. Subsequently, a ramp data output process (S4202) for outputting the ramp data created in the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later is performed. Next, drive control processing (S4203) for generating and outputting drive data for driving the decorative movable body 15 is performed. Then, a watchdog timer process (S4204) for resetting the watchdog timer is performed.

  [10 ms timer interrupt process] The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a 10 ms period is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 36, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, a received command analysis process (S4301) described later is performed. Thereafter, switch state acquisition processing (S4302) is performed in which the switch data created in the 1 ms timer interrupt processing is stored in the RAM 94 as switch data for 10 ms timer interrupt processing. Subsequently, a switch process (S4303) for setting the display content of the display screen 7a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process is performed.

  Thereafter, a ramp process (S4304) is performed. In the lamp processing (S4304), creation of lamp data (data for controlling light emission of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66), production time management using various lamps, and the like are performed. Subsequently, voice control processing (S4305) is performed. In the sound control process (S4305), sound data (data for controlling sound output from the speaker 67) is created, output to the sound control board 106, time management of sound effects, and the like. Thereby, the sound suitable for the effect to be executed is output from the speaker 67.

  Then, other processing (S4306) such as updating the effect determination random number is executed, and this processing is completed.

  [Reception Command Analysis Processing] As shown in FIG. 37, in the reception command analysis processing (S4301), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the first start prize command (set in S214) or the second start prize command (set in S208). ) Is received from the main control board 80 (S4401), and if received (YES in S4401), a pre-reading effect determination process (S4402) described later is performed.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a variation start command (set in S1406 or S1412) is received from the main control board 80 (S4403), and if received (YES in S4403), a variation effect start process (S4404) described later is performed. Do.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not an opening command (set in S1807) is received from the main control board 80 (S4405), and if received (YES in S4405), an opening command reception process (S4406) is performed. In the opening command reception process (S4406), a process for executing an image effect using the image display device 7 is performed in accordance with the opening of the jackpot game.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a round designation command (set in S2404) has been received from the main control board 80 (S4407). If received (YES in S4407), the value of the prize ball number counter (number of prize balls counted) Value) is cleared to zero (S4408). The prize ball number counter is for the production control microcomputer 91 to count the total number of winning balls to the big prize opening 30 in one round game. The prize ball number counter is an addition method (count-up), similar to the above-described prize winning counter.

  In this embodiment, the prize ball number count value is cleared to zero by a round designation command received before opening the big winning opening 30 in each round game. That is, the round designation command is set in step S2404 of the big prize opening operation setting process (FIG. 27), and then output to the sub-control board 90 in the output process (S108) of the main timer interrupt process (FIG. 14). On the other hand, when the operation of the prize winning opening 30 is set in step S2402 of the prize winning opening operation setting process (FIG. 27), the prize winning opening 30 is processed in step S109 of the main timer interruption process (FIG. 14). The grand prize opening 30 is opened. The process of step S109 is a process after the output process (S108) in the main timer interrupt process (FIG. 14). Therefore, it is possible to reliably clear the prize ball count value before the start of the round game.

  Subsequent to step S4408, round effect selection processing (S4409) is performed. In the round effect selection process (S4409), an image effect associated with the round game to be executed is selected based on the information related to the round game included in the received round designation command.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a grand prize opening prize command (set in S2602) has been received from the main control board 80 (S4410), and if received (YES in S4410), a big prize opening prize command reception process (described later) ( S4411) is performed.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not an ending command (set in S2808) has been received from the main control board 80 (S4412), and if received (YES in S4412), the value of the excess winning counter (excess winning count value) is determined. A process of clearing to zero (S4413) is performed. The overwinning counter is for the production control microcomputer 91 to count the cumulative value of overwinnings. The over-winning counter is an addition method (count-up), similar to the above-described big winning mouth winning counter and winning ball number counter.

  In this embodiment, the excess winning count value counted during the current jackpot game is cleared at the start of ending executed after all 16R round games have been completed. Therefore, it is possible to reliably reset the cumulative value of the excess winnings after all the opening of the big winning opening 30 in the current jackpot game is completed. In addition, during this jackpot game, it is possible to reliably clear the excess winning count value for the next jackpot game.

  Following step S4413, an ending effect selection process (S4414) is performed. In the ending effect selection process (S4414), for example, an image effect associated with the ending to be executed is selected according to the game state after the big hit game being executed.

  Thereafter, in step S4415, as other processing, processing based on reception of a command other than the above-described commands (for example, each command generated at the time of starting or stopping fluctuation of a normal symbol) is performed.

  [Prefetching Effect Determination Processing] As shown in FIG. 38, in the prefetching effect determination processing (S4402), the effect control microcomputer 91 first stores the start winning command stored in the reception buffer of the RAM 94 in the special figure hold effect storage of the RAM 94. (S5001). The first special figure holding effect storage unit 95a or the second special figure holding effect storage unit 95b shown in FIG. Specifically, if the received start prize command is the first start prize command, it is stored in the first special figure holding effect storage unit 95a (see FIG. 6B), and if it is the second start prize command, 2 It memorize | stores in the special figure holding | maintenance effect storage part 95b (refer FIG.6 (C)). The start winning command is stored in the storage area with the smallest number in which the command is not stored in the four storage areas (first storage area to fourth storage area) in each special figure holding effect storage unit. As a result, the start winning command is stored in the order corresponding to the storage order of the special figure hold.

  In the following step S5002, if the start winning command stored in step S5001 is the first start winning command, “1” is added to the value of the first special figure holding effect counter provided in the RAM 94, and the second start winning command is received. If so, “1” is added to the value of the second special figure holding effect counter provided in the RAM 94. The first special figure hold effect counter is a counter on the sub side (sub control board 90 side) that counts the number of first special figure hold. Similarly, the second special figure reservation effect counter is a sub-side counter that counts the number of second special figure reservations.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a prefetch effect execution lottery process (S5003). In the pre-reading effect execution lottery process (S5003), based on the start winning command stored in step S5001, it is determined by lottery whether to perform pre-reading effects such as so-called `` continuous notice '' and `` holding change notice '', When performing a prefetch effect, various settings relating to the prefetch effect are performed. Note that the pre-reading effect that is the target of the execution lottery here does not include the winning suggestion effect described later. The continuous notice is a notice effect related to each other that can be executed over a plurality of special figure fluctuations. In addition, the hold change notice is a notice effect that displays an effect hold image in a special display mode in which the expectation of winning a big hit is higher than that in the normal display mode instead of the effect hold image in the normal display mode.

  [Variation Effect Start Process] As shown in FIG. 39, in the change effect start process (S4404), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes a change start command (S5101). The fluctuation start command includes information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) or information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409). . Moreover, the symbol information which designates the symbol as the determination result of the jackpot determination process of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is included.

  In the subsequent step S5102, if the fluctuation start command analyzed in step S5101 is a special figure 1 fluctuation start command, "1" is subtracted from the value of the first special figure holding effect counter, and the special figure 2 fluctuation start command can be obtained. For example, “1” is subtracted from the value of the second special figure holding effect counter. And the shift process (S5103) of the data memorize | stored in the special figure reservation effect memory | storage part (The 1st special figure reservation effect memory | storage part 95a or the 2nd special figure reservation effect memory | storage part 95b) is performed.

  In the shift process (S5103), each data such as the start winning command stored in the first storage area to the fourth storage area is shifted to the previous storage area, and the fourth storage area is cleared. For example, the data stored in the fourth storage area of the first special figure hold effect storage unit 95a is shifted to the third storage area of the first special figure hold effect storage unit 95a, and the fourth storage area is cleared. . Further, the data stored in the first storage area of the first special figure reservation effect storage unit 95a is the variation effect common to the first special figure reservation effect storage unit 95a and the second special figure reservation effect storage unit 95b. Shifted to the storage unit (0th storage area) 95c (see FIG. 6A), the data stored in the variation effect storage unit 95c is deleted.

  Next, a combination of effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are finally stopped and displayed in the variable effect is selected (S5104), and the above-described notice effect is selected (S5105). Next, a variation effect pattern selection process (S5106) is performed. In the variation effect pattern selection process (S5106), one table is selected from a plurality of tables classified according to the variation pattern indicated by the variation start command based on the acquired variation pattern information. Then, the variable effect pattern determining random number is acquired, and the acquired random number value is determined using the selected table, thereby selecting the variable effect pattern.

  Thereafter, a change effect start command for starting the change effect with the change effect pattern selected in step S5106 is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5107), and the process proceeds to step S5108. When the change effect start command set in step S5107 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 displays the image display device 7 based on the received change effect start command. The change effect is performed on the display screen 7a.

  In step S5108, it is determined whether or not the variation effect pattern selected in step S5106 is an effect pattern accompanied by a drive effect of the decorative movable body 15. If it is not accompanied by a drive effect of the decorative movable body 15 (NO in S5108), this process is immediately terminated. If it is accompanied by a drive effect of the decorative movable body 15 (YES in S5108), the decorative movable body 15 is The movable body drive data for driving is set in a predetermined drive data buffer of the RAM 94 (S5109), and this process is finished. The movable body drive data set here becomes a relay board through the lamp control board 107 in the drive control process (S4203) shown in FIG. It is output to 108. Thereby, the decorative movable body 15 is driven.

  [Big Winner Award Command Receiving Process] As shown in FIG. 40, in the special winning opening prize command receiving process (S4411), first, the production control microcomputer 91 analyzes the received big winning prize winning command (S5301). Then, “1” is added to the prize ball count value of the prize ball counter described above (S5302). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the winning ball count value exceeds the winning threshold (“9”) (S5303). That is, the sub-control board 90 side determines whether or not an excess winning (“over winning”) exceeding the winning threshold has occurred in the currently executed round game.

  If the winning ball count value does not exceed the winning threshold value (“9”) (NO in S5303), that is, if the winning ball count value is not more than the winning threshold value, the process proceeds to step S5310 described later. On the other hand, if the winning ball count value exceeds the winning threshold value (YES in S5303), that is, if an excessive winning occurs, the process proceeds to step S5304, and “1” is added to the above-described excessive winning count value.

  In this embodiment, when there are a plurality of excess winnings in the same round game, “1” is added to the excess winning count value for each excess winning. Specifically, for example, if there are two “10th” and “11th” extra prizes in the same round game, the “10th” prize is first set to the excess prize count value “1”. Is added. Then, “1” is further added to the excess winning count value in another large winning opening winning command receiving process (S4411) thereafter (the “11th” winning portion). Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured to be able to accumulate all the extra prizes generated during one big hit game using the extra prize counter. Therefore, for example, the number of round games in which an over-winning has occurred is accumulated, and the opportunity to execute the winning-indicating effect or the over-winning effect is more than a configuration in which a winning-indicating effect or an over-winning effect described later is executed according to the accumulated value. It is possible to provide more. In particular, in the present embodiment, since multiple types of effects having different modes are provided as the over-winning effects, it is possible to execute a plurality of times of over-winning effects during one big hit game in different modes. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not bore the player.

  Following the processing of step S5304, it is determined whether or not there is information relating to the jackpot winning in the second special figure holding effect storage unit 95b of the RAM 94 (S5305). That is, based on the start winning command stored in the second special figure hold effect storage unit 95b, it is determined whether or not there is a special figure hold that is determined to be a big win in the special figure hold. The special figure hold scheduled to be determined to be a big hit is particularly called “hit hold”.

  Specifically, the start winning command stored in each storage area of the second special figure holding effect storage unit 95b is read, and in the read starting winning command, the start command whose lower command is information related to the jackpot winning Determine whether there is a winning command.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 12, when there is a start winning command whose lower-order command is “11H” in the read start winning command, there is information related to the jackpot winning in the second special figure holding effect storage unit 95b. That is, it is determined that there is a hit hold in the special figure hold. Among the read start winning commands, there is no start winning command with a lower command of “11H”, but there is a starting winning command with a lower command of “12H”, and the type of winning jackpot game being executed is In the case of “16R probability variation jackpot”, it is determined that there is information related to the jackpot winning in the second special figure holding effect storage unit 95b, that is, there is a hitting hold.

  Of the read start prize commands, there is no start prize command with a lower command of “11H”, but there is a start prize command with a lower command of “12H”, and the type of winning jackpot game being executed is In the case of “16R normal jackpot”, it is determined that there is no information on the jackpot winning in the second special figure hold effect storage unit 95b, that is, there is no hit hold in the special figure hold. Further, in the read start winning command, when there is neither a start winning command with a lower command of “11H” nor a starting win command with “12H”, that is, when both of the lower commands of the read starting winning command are “20H”. Is determined that there is no information on the big win in the second special figure hold production storage unit 95b, that is, there is no win hold.

  As described above, if the microcomputer 91 for effect control determines that there is information related to the jackpot winning in the second special figure holding effect storage unit 95b (YES in S5305), the process proceeds to step S5306. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no information related to the jackpot winning in the second special figure holding effect storage unit 95b (NO in S5305), the process proceeds to step S5309. In the present embodiment, it is configured to determine whether or not there is information relating to the jackpot winning in the second special figure holding effect storage unit 95b, but whether or not there is information relating to the jackpot winning in the second special figure holding effect storage unit 95b. If there is no information related to the jackpot winning, it may be configured to determine whether there is information related to the jackpot winning in the first special figure holding effect storage unit 95a. That is, if there is no information on the big win in the second special figure hold effect storage unit 95b, it is determined whether or not there is a win hold based on the start winning command stored in the first special figure hold effect storage unit 95a. It is good. Moreover, it may replace with the 2nd special figure reservation | representation effect memory | storage part 95b, and the structure which determines whether the 1st special figure reservation | reservation effect memory | storage part 95a has the information regarding a jackpot winning may be sufficient.

  In step S5306, a lottery for performing a winning suggestion effect described later is performed. Specifically, based on the value of the random number for execution lottery described above, an execution lottery for winning suggestion effect is performed. In this embodiment, the winning suggestion effect is executed with a probability of 50%. Although the probability of executing the winning suggestion effect is 50%, it may be a value obtained by removing 50% from values less than 100% and more than 0%.

  Next, in step S5307, it is determined whether or not the execution lottery has been won. If the execution lottery is won (YES in S5307), a winning suggestion effect is set (S5308), and the process proceeds to step S5310. After the execution of step S5308, the effect control microcomputer 91 executes the winning suggestion effect (see FIG. 42A and FIG. 43) in the voice control process (S4305) of the 10 ms timer interrupt process (FIG. 36).

  The winning suggestion effect of this embodiment is an audio effect using the speakers 67 (the left speaker 67L and the right speaker 67R). This winning suggestion effect is an audio effect using a line such as “Just in heat” (see FIG. 42A and FIG. 43). Note that the “voice performer (voice actor who is the main voice)” at this time is the character C (male character) that frequently appears in the performance during the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (FIG. 42A) and (See FIG. 43). The sound is output from both the left speaker 67L and the right speaker 67R (see FIG. 42A and FIG. 43).

  In this form, the line of “Intense heat” is used for the winning suggestion effect, so it is possible to suggest that the player who heard this line has the above-mentioned hit hold in the special figure hold currently stored It has become. Therefore, it is possible to make the player feel the joy that a new jackpot game will “continue” after the end of the running jackpot game.

  Moreover, the winning suggestion effect is an effect that can be executed when the determination in step S5303 is YES, that is, when an “over winning” has occurred. Therefore, when the winning suggestion effect is executed, an over winning is also generated. For this reason, it is possible to make the player feel a double joy by adding the joy (satisfaction) due to the occurrence of the over-winning prize to the above-mentioned joy to the “ren-chan” by executing the winning suggestion effect. .

  In addition, the character C who is the “voice performer” of the winning suggestion effect is set to a character that appears less frequently in the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 than the character A and the character B described later. For this reason, it is possible for the player who heard the winning suggestion to recognize that the winning suggestion is a rare presentation having a higher rarity value than the other presentations.

  In the winning suggestion effect, since both the left and right speakers 67L and 67R are used, it is easier for the player to recognize the winning suggestion effect than when one of the two speakers 67L and 67R is used. In addition, even if a situation (problem) in which one of the two speakers 67L and 67R cannot output sound occurs, the winning suggestion effect can be executed using the other speaker that can output sound. It is possible to make the player recognize the suggestion effect.

  Returning to FIG. 40, if the execution lottery is not won in step S5307 (NO in S5307), the process proceeds to step S5309. In step S5309, an excessive winning effect execution process described later is performed. Next, in step S5310, other processing is performed, such as displaying the accumulated value of the number of payout balls on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 based on the winning prize winning command. Then, this process is finished.

  [Excess Winning Effect Execution Processing] As shown in FIG. 41, in the overwinning effect execution processing (S5309), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines that the excess winning count value added in step S5304 is the excess winning accumulation threshold (this embodiment). Then, it is determined whether or not “5”) or more (S5401). The excess winning cumulative threshold is a threshold provided for the excess winning count value, and is a threshold that triggers execution of a special mode effect (see FIGS. 42 (B) and 44 (C)) of the excess winning effects. is there. Therefore, when the excess prize count value has reached the excess prize accumulation threshold, the special mode effect is executed as the excess prize effect.

  That is, if the excess winning count value is equal to or greater than the excess winning accumulation threshold (“5”) in step S5401 (YES in S5401), the process proceeds to step S5402, and a special mode effect is set as the excessive winning effect. After execution of step S5402, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a special mode effect (see FIGS. 42B and 44C) in the audio control process (S4305) of the 10 ms timer interrupt process (FIG. 36). Run. The special mode effect will be described later.

  On the other hand, if the excess prize count value is less than the excess prize accumulation threshold (“5”) in step S5401 (NO in S5401), it is determined whether or not the excess prize count value is “1” (S5403). When the excess winning count value is “1” (YES in S5403), the process proceeds to step S5404, and the first mode effect is set as the excess winning effect. After execution of step S5404, the effect control microcomputer 91 executes the first mode effect (see FIGS. 42B and 44A) in the sound control process (S4305). The first aspect effect will be described later.

  On the other hand, if the excess prize count value is not “1” in step S5403 (NO in S5403), it is subsequently determined whether or not the excess prize count value is “2” (S5405). If the excess prize count value is “2” (YES in S5405), the process proceeds to step S5406, and the second mode effect is set. After executing step S5406, the effect control microcomputer 91 executes the second mode effect (see FIG. 42B and FIG. 44B) in the voice control process (S4305). The second aspect effect will be described later.

  If the excess winning count value is not “2” in step S5405 (NO in S5405), it is subsequently determined whether the excessive winning count value is “3” (S5407). If the excess winning count value is “3” (YES in S5407), the process proceeds to step S5408 to set the third mode effect. After execution of step S5408, the effect control microcomputer 91 executes the third mode effect (see FIG. 42B) in the voice control process (S4305). The third aspect effect will be described later.

  If the excess prize count value is not “3” in step S5407 (NO in S5407), the excess prize count value is “4”, so the process proceeds to step S5409 to set the fourth mode effect. After execution of step S5409, the effect control microcomputer 91 executes the fourth aspect effect (see FIG. 42B) in the voice control process (S4305). The fourth aspect effect will be described later.

  The excess winning effect in this embodiment is an audio effect using the speaker 67 (left speaker 67L, right speaker 67R). That is, it is an effect using sound output from at least one of the left speaker 67L and the right speaker 67R. As shown in FIG. 42 (B), the extra prize effect includes the first aspect effect, the second aspect effect, the third aspect effect, the fourth aspect effect, and the special aspect effect described above. Specifically, the first mode effect is an effect using a line such as “I did it” (see FIGS. 42B and 44A). Note that the “voice performer” at this time is the character A (female character) that frequently appears in the effects during the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (see FIGS. 42B and 44A). The sound is output only from the left speaker 67L (see FIGS. 42B and 44A).

  Also, the second mode effect is an effect that uses a line such as “Sugadawa”, which is different from the first mode effect (see FIGS. 42B and 44B). Note that the “voice performer” is a character B different from the character A (however, a female character as with the character A) (see FIGS. 42B and 44B). The sound is output only from the right speaker 67R (see FIGS. 42B and 44B).

  Also, the third mode effect is an effect using a line such as “I did it” that is different from the first mode effect and the second mode effect (see FIG. 42B). The “voice performer” is the character A as in the first mode effect (see FIG. 42B). Moreover, the sound is output only from the left speaker 67L as in the first mode effect (see FIG. 42B).

  The fourth aspect effect is an effect using a line such as “Yatawa”, which is different from the first aspect effect, the second aspect effect, and the third aspect effect (see FIG. 42B). The “voice performer” is the character B as in the second mode effect (see FIG. 42B). The sound is output only from the right speaker 67R as in the second mode effect (see FIG. 42B).

  Further, the special mode effect is an effect using a line such as “I did it”, which is different from the first mode effect, the second mode effect, the third mode effect, and the fourth mode effect (FIG. 42B). (See FIG. 44C). The “voice performer” is the character C described above, which is different from the first to fourth aspect effects (see FIGS. 42B and 44C). The sound is output from both the left speaker 67L and the right speaker 67R (see FIGS. 42B and 44C).

  In the over-winning effect of this embodiment, the contents of the speech (voices, voice performers, output speakers) of each type (first mode effect, second mode effect, third mode effect, fourth mode effect, special mode effect) The contents of different audio productions are different. Therefore, with respect to the over-winning up to the fifth time, it is possible to execute the over-winning effect in a manner different from the previous time every time over-winning occurs. Therefore, even if an excess prize is generated a plurality of times in a single jackpot game, it is an extra prize effect that does not bore the player. In addition, it is possible to let the player know how many times the excess winnings that have occurred are in the current jackpot game from the contents of the sound of the extra winning effect.

  When the excess prize count value is equal to or greater than the excess prize accumulation threshold (“5”), the above-described special mode effect is executed. Therefore, by executing this special mode effect, it is possible to make the player recognize that a lot of excess winnings exceeding the excess winning accumulation threshold has occurred. Further, when the excess prize count value is equal to or greater than the excess prize accumulation threshold value, the special aspect effect is executed, so that the player aims to execute the special aspect effect, and the player's game motivation can be improved. It is possible.

  In addition, “voice performer” in the first aspect production and third aspect production, “voice performer” in the second aspect production and fourth aspect production, and “voice performer” in the special aspect production, Both are different. For this reason, it is easy for the player to recognize which aspect effect the over-winning effect is based on the difference of the “voice performer”.

  In addition, the “voice performer” in the first aspect production to the fourth aspect production is female (character A, character B), whereas the “voice performer” in the special aspect production is male (character C). ing. For this reason, it is easy for the player to recognize that the special aspect effect is a special aspect different from the other aspect effects (the first aspect effect to the fourth aspect effect).

  Also, in the first mode effect to the fourth mode effect, one of the left and right speakers 67L and 67R is used, whereas in the special mode effect, the over-winning effect is executed using both the left and right speakers 67L and 67R. . Therefore, it is easier for the player to recognize the special mode effect than when one of the two speakers 67L and 67R is used. Further, it is easy for the player to recognize that the special mode effect is a special mode different from the other mode effects.

  In addition, the “first performer” and “third” rendition of character A for “voice performer” are output only from left speaker 67L, and the second and fourth renditions of character B for “voice performer” are output. Is output only from the right speaker 67R. Therefore, although the character A and the character B are the same female character, the player determines whether the over-winning effect performed is the first mode effect or the third mode effect, or the second mode effect or the fourth mode effect. Makes it easier to recognize. That is, it is easy for the player to recognize whether the excess winnings that have been generated are the “first” or “third” in the current jackpot game, or the “second” or “fourth”.

8). Effects of the present embodiment As described in detail above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has the sub-control board 90 when there is an excessive winning (over winning) at the big winning opening 30 during the execution of the big hit game. It is determined whether there is a winning hold based on the start winning command stored in each storage area of the first special figure hold effect storage unit 95a and each storage area of the second special figure hold effect storage unit 95b. obtain. If it is determined in the determination that there is a winning hold, a winning suggestion effect (see FIG. 42 (A) and FIG. 43) indicating that there is a winning hold in the stored special figure hold. Can be executed. For this reason, in addition to the occurrence of an overwinning game, it is possible for the player to realize a double joy of “continuing a new jackpot game” after the running jackpot game is over. That is, by making the winning suggestion effect an effect of adding the “continuous” notification to the over-winning notification, it is possible to improve the interest of the effect informing the over-winning notification.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the winning suggestion effect is an audio effect using the speaker 67 (the left speaker 67L and the right speaker 67R). For this reason, it is possible for a player who is viewing the whereabouts of the game balls in the game area 3 during execution of the jackpot game to recognize the winning suggestion effect through hearing. That is, it is possible to make sure that the player who is playing the game has recognized that there has been an excessive winning at the big winning opening 30 and that there is a “continuous change”.

  Also, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, if it is determined that there is a winning hold based on the start winning command stored in each storage area of the second special figure hold effect storage unit 95b, the winning suggestion effect is determined by lottery. Decide on execution. For this reason, even if there is no winning suggestion due to excessive winning during the jackpot game, the player expects that there may be a winning hold in the special figure hold memorized at the time of the extra winning Can be.

9. Modification Example A modification example will be described below. In the description of the modified example, the same reference numerals as in the above embodiment are used for the same configuration as the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted.

  In the said form, it was set as the structure which can perform a winning suggestion effect when all the round games in a jackpot game generate | occur | produces an excess winning. However, at the time of occurrence of excessive winnings, the winning suggestion effect can be executed for some round games of the jackpot game, and for other round games, the start winnings stored in each storage area of the special figure hold effect storage unit Even if it is determined that there is a winning hold based on the command, the winning suggestion effect may not be executed.

  As such a configuration, for example, for each round game of less than 9R, that is, from 1R to 8R, a winning suggestion effect can be executed when an extra prize is generated, while after 9R, that is, from 9R to 16R Each round game may have a configuration in which the winning suggestion effect is not executed even if an excessive winning occurs.

  In the case of this configuration, the received command analysis process (FIG. 37) in the above form is changed to the process shown in FIG. That is, as shown in FIG. 45, the execution round selection process (S6001) is newly added to the process performed when YES is determined in the process of step S4407.

  The execution round selection process (S6001) will be described with reference to FIG. In the execution round selection process (S6001), the production control microcomputer 91 first adds “1” to the round count value (corresponding to the count value by the round count means) that is the value of the round counter that counts the number of executions of the round game. (S6101). The round counter is an addition method (count up).

  After step S6101, it is determined whether the lottery execution flag is ON (S6102). The lottery execution flag is a flag that is turned on (set) in step S6105, which will be described later, and is a flag that indicates that a lottery for performing the winning suggestion effect is performed.

  If the lottery execution flag is not ON (NO in S6102), that is, if OFF, the process proceeds to step S6104, but if the lottery execution flag is ON (YES in S6102), the lottery execution flag is turned OFF (S6103). ), And the process proceeds to step S6104. This makes it possible to reset the lottery execution flag once every time a round designation command is received.

  In step S6104, it is determined whether the round count value is less than the round threshold value (“9” in this configuration). The round threshold is a threshold provided for the round count value. If the round count value is not less than the round threshold value (NO in S6104), that is, if the round count value is greater than or equal to the round threshold value, that is, if the round game is 9R to 16R, the step is executed without turning on the lottery execution flag. Proceed to step S6106. On the other hand, if the round count value is less than the round threshold value (YES in S6104), that is, if the round game is 1R to 8R, the lottery execution flag is turned on (S6105), and the process proceeds to step S6106. As a result, when an extra prize is generated during the execution of the 1R to 8R round games, an execution lottery for a winning suggestion effect is performed in a large prize opening prize command reception process (FIG. 47) described later (S5306).

  In step S6106, the received round designation command is analyzed to determine whether or not the round game is the final round (ie, the 16th round). If it is not the final round (NO in S6106), the process is terminated as it is, but if it is the final round (YES in S6106), the round count value is cleared to “0” (S6107), and the process is terminated. Thereby, at the start of the next jackpot game, it is possible to add the round count value from “0”.

  Also, the special winning opening winning command receiving process (FIG. 40) in the above form is changed to the process shown in FIG. That is, as shown in FIG. 47, the process is changed to the process in which the process in step S6201 is added between the process in step S5305 and the process in step S5306.

  In step S6201 shown in FIG. 47, it is determined whether the lottery execution flag is ON. If the lottery execution flag is not ON (NO in S6201), that is, if it is OFF, the process proceeds to step S5310. If the lottery execution flag is ON (YES in S6201), the process proceeds to step S5306. That is, when the lottery execution flag is ON, the winning suggestion effect execution lottery is subsequently performed (S5306).

  In the present configuration, as shown in FIG. 47, when the lottery execution flag is OFF (NO in S6201), the lottery for performing the winning suggestion effect is not performed. For this reason, in the 9R to 16R round games, even if it is determined that there is an extra prize and there is a winning hold in the special figure hold (YES in S5303 and YES in S5305), the winning suggestion effect is not executed.

  Therefore, during the jackpot game, during the jackpot game during the period of executing the round game corresponding to the round equal to or greater than the round threshold (“9”) (that is, the 9R-16R round game), It is possible to let the player enjoy an effect other than the winning suggestion effect (for example, an effect accompanying the execution of the round game). Therefore, in such a configuration, it is preferable to execute an effect that is a “feel” that is surely shown to the player as an effect after the 9th R (for example, an effect that is more important than the effect up to the 8R).

  Also, for example, when the execution time of the winning suggestion effect is a relatively long effect (for example, an effect of about several tens of seconds) unlike the above-described form, execution of a round game corresponding to a round equal to or greater than the round threshold (“9”) It is possible to allocate the period to a part of the presentation period of such winning suggestion effect. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an event that the winning suggestion effect does not end within the execution period of the jackpot game, which may occur when the execution of the winning suggestion effect is started in the final round game of the jackpot game. That is, the winning suggestion effect can be ended within the execution period of the jackpot game.

  The round counter may be a subtraction method (countdown). In this case, “16” corresponding to the total number of round games is set in the round counter with the start of the jackpot game. In step S6101, “1” is subtracted from the round count value. In addition, the process of step S6104 is changed to that for determining whether or not the round count value is greater than or equal to the round threshold value. Further, the configuration is changed such that steps S6106 and S6107 are not performed.

  Further, for example, after not performing the process of step S5304 and the excess winning effect execution process (S5309), the process of step S6201 is not performed between the process of step S5305 and the process of step S5306, but the process of step S5303. And a configuration provided between the processing of step S5305. In such a configuration, if the lottery execution flag is OFF, the processes of steps S5305 to S5308 including the process of determining whether there is a hit in the special drawing hold in the execution lottery process are not performed. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the production control microcomputer 91. Further, the processing of step S6201 may be provided between the processing of step S5302 and the processing of step S5303 after the processing of step S5304 and the over-winning effect execution processing (S5309) are not performed. In such a configuration, if the lottery execution flag is OFF, the execution lottery process determines whether there is a winning hold in the special figure hold and whether the winning ball count value exceeds the winning threshold. Since each process of steps S5303 to S5308 to which the process and the like are added is not performed, the processing load on the effect control microcomputer 91 can be reduced.

  Although the round threshold value is “9”, the value is not limited to “9”, but may be a value corresponding to one of the number of round games included in one big hit game (special game).

  Moreover, in the said form, it was set as the structure which performs a lottery of execution of a lottery suggestion effect when an excess winning occurs, and performs a lottery of a suggestion effect when winning the lottery. However, the winning suggestion effect may be executed without performing such a lottery (see, for example, the big prize winning command receiving process shown in FIG. 48).

  Further, in the above-described form, when an excessive winning occurs, regardless of the value of the excessive winning counter (excess winning count value), whether or not there is information on the jackpot winning in the special figure holding effect storage unit, that is, the special figure holding It is configured to determine whether or not there is a hit on the inside. However, it may be configured to determine whether or not there is information relating to the jackpot winning in the special figure holding effect storage unit when an excessive winning occurs and the excessive winning count value becomes an excessive winning cumulative value.

  In the case of this configuration, the special winning opening winning command receiving process (FIG. 40) in the above form is changed to the process shown in FIG. That is, as shown in FIG. 48, the process of step S6301 is added between the process of step S5304 and the process of step S5305, and the process is changed so that each process of step S5306 and step S5307 is not performed.

  In step S6301 shown in FIG. 48, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the excess winning count value is the excessive winning accumulation threshold (“5” in this embodiment). If the excess prize count value is not the excess prize accumulation threshold (NO in S6301), the process proceeds to step S5309 described above. On the other hand, if the excess winning count value is the excess winning cumulative threshold (YES in S6301), the process proceeds to the above-described step S5305, and whether or not there is information on the jackpot winning in the special figure holding effect storage unit, that is, special It is determined whether there is a hit in the figure hold. If YES is determined in step S5305, a winning suggestion effect is executed (S5308). In other words, in this configuration, if there is information on the big win winning in the special figure holding effect storage unit when the excess winning count value is the excess winning cumulative threshold value, that is, if there is a winning hold in the special figure holding, the winning suggestion effect is always executed. To do.

  Therefore, since the winning suggestion effect can be executed only at the timing of the overwinning in which the overwinning count value (the accumulated value of the overwinnings) becomes the excess winning accumulation threshold, the winning suggestion effect can be performed during the execution of the single jackpot game. It is possible to prevent execution multiple times. In addition, it is possible for the player to aim to generate an excess prize up to the excess prize accumulation threshold in one big hit game, and to improve the player's willingness to play.

  Further, for example, as compared with the configuration in which it is determined whether or not there is a winning hold every time an overwinning occurs, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the effect control microcomputer 91 (CPU 92) that performs the determination.

  In addition, if there is information on the big win winning in the special figure holding effect storage unit when the excess winning count value is the excess winning cumulative threshold value, that is, if there is a winning hold in the special figure holding, the winning suggestion effect is executed and the over winning prize is executed. The special aspect production of the production is not executed. On the other hand, if there is no information related to the big win winning in the special figure holding effect storage unit, that is, if there is no winning hold, the special mode effect is executed and the winning suggestion effect is not executed. When the excess winning count value exceeds the excess winning threshold value, the special mode effect is executed and the winning suggestion effect is not executed. Therefore, since the winning suggestion effect and the special aspect effect are not executed at the same timing, it is easy for the player to recognize which of the winning suggestion effect and the special aspect effect is being executed.

  For example, a configuration in which the process of step S5305 is performed before the process of step S6301 may be employed. That is, whether or not the excess winning count value is the excess winning cumulative threshold value after determining whether or not there is information related to the jackpot winning in the special figure holding effect storage unit, that is, whether or not there is a winning hold in the special figure holding The structure which determines this may be sufficient. Further, for example, it may be configured to determine whether or not the excess winning count value is greater than or equal to the excess winning cumulative threshold.

  In addition, for example, a winning suggestion effect may be executable for a round game corresponding to an even number (or an odd number) of a plurality of round games. That is, when an overwinning occurs and the overwinning count value is an even number (or an odd number), whether or not there is information related to the jackpot winning in the special figure hold effect storage unit, that is, whether or not there is a special hold in the special figure hold It may be configured to determine whether or not.

  Moreover, in the said form, it was set as the structure which can perform a winning suggestion effect whenever a prize ball number count value exceeds a winning threshold value. However, for example, a winning suggestion effect may be executed for each round game in which an overwinning has occurred.

  In the case of such a configuration, the large winning opening winning command receiving process (FIG. 40) in the above-described form is changed to the process shown in FIG. That is, in place of the processing in step S5303 of the large winning opening winning command reception processing, processing for determining whether or not the winning ball count value is a value obtained by adding “1” to the winning threshold (S6401) is performed. Further, in place of the process in step S5304 of the above-mentioned special winning opening prize command reception process, a process of adding “1” to the value of the excess prize round counter is performed (S6402). The excess winning round counter is a counter for counting a cumulative value of the number of round games in which excessive winning has occurred.

  Note that the processing in step S6401 can proceed to step S6402 only when the winning ball count value is a value obtained by adding “1” to the winning threshold. Specifically, for example, when an extra winning (second extra winning) occurs in the same round game, the winning ball count value after the processing in step S5302 adds “1” to the winning threshold. The value is larger than the value obtained, and is not the same as the value obtained by adding “1” to the winning threshold. Therefore, in this case, the determination result in step S6401 is NO.

  Also, the “excess prize count value” in each process of the above-described extra prize effect execution process (FIG. 41) and “excess prize count value” in the table of FIG. 42 are changed to “excess prize round counter value”, respectively. To do. Thereby, it is possible to execute the over-winning effect in a manner corresponding to the value of the over-winning round counter.

  In the above embodiment, the winning suggestion effect is an audio effect using the speaker 67. However, for example, an image effect using the image display device 7 may be used. In this case, for example, there is an image effect using a special image different from the normal image on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Further, for example, an effect using lamps (panel lamp 5, frame lamp 66) may be used. In this case, for example, the lamps (panel lamps 5 and frame lamps 66) are turned on in an unusual manner. Further, for example, an effect using the decorative movable body 15 may be used. In this case, for example, there is an effect in which the operation mode of the decorative movable body 15 is different from normal.

  In the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 81 is configured to output a big prize opening prize command for notifying that the big prize opening 30 has been won to the presentation control microcomputer 91. However, it may be configured to output a large winning opening winning command including information on the number of winning balls in the round game being executed. In this case, the production control microcomputer 91 reads information on the number of winning balls in the received big winning opening winning command in step S5301 of the big winning opening winning command receiving process (FIG. 40), and based on the information. Change the award ball count value.

  In addition to the big prize opening sensor 30a connected to the main control board 80, a sub-side big prize opening sensor connected to the sub control board 90 for detecting a game ball won in the big prize opening 30 is a big prize device. The form provided in 31 may be sufficient. In the case of this form, for example, in the input process (S4201) of the 1 ms timer interrupt process (FIG. 35), the detection signal detected by the sub-side big prize opening sensor is read. The sub-side big winning opening sensor may be provided at a position downstream of the big winning opening sensor 30a in the big winning device 31.

  Also, the 10 ms timer interrupt process (FIG. 36) in the above form is changed to the process shown in FIG. That is, as shown in FIG. 50, the process is changed to the one in which the big prize opening winning process (S6501) is newly added between the above step S4301 and step S4302.

  The special winning opening winning process (S6501) will be described with reference to FIG. In the big winning opening winning process (S6501), the production control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not the passing of the game ball has been detected by the sub-side big winning opening sensor (S6601). If there is no passing detection of the game ball by the sub-side big winning opening sensor (NO in S6601), the processing is finished as it is, but if the passing of the game ball is detected by the sub-side big winning opening sensor (S6601). YES), step S5302 of the large winning opening winning command reception processing (FIG. 40) of the above-described form is performed. Note that the processing in steps S5302 to S5309 of the big prize winning prize winning process (S6501) is the same as the big prize winning prize winning command reception process (FIG. 40) in the above-described form, and thus the description thereof is omitted. Also, the special winning opening winning command reception process (FIG. 40) in the above-described form is changed to the processes of steps S5301 and S5310 in which the processes of steps S5302 to S5309 are not performed.

  Thus, the sub-control board 90 (production control microcomputer 91) can store information on the winning ball to the big winning opening 30 without depending on the command output from the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81). It is possible.

  In the above embodiment, the winning threshold value is “9”, but a value other than “9” may be used. However, in that case, it is more preferable not to exceed “10”.

  In the above embodiment, the excess winning accumulation threshold is set to “5”, but may be a value other than “5” that is “2” or more. In addition, although the common over-winning cumulative threshold is used for the execution of the winning suggestion effect and the special mode effect of the over-winning effect, the first over-winning cumulative threshold and the first over-winning cumulative for the execution of the winning suggestion effect are used. You may provide the 2nd excess prize accumulation threshold value about execution of the special mode production in which a value differs from a value. In the case of this configuration, the first excess prize accumulation threshold corresponds to the excess prize accumulation value.

  Moreover, in the said form, it was set as the structure which performs an excess winning effect, when all the round games in a jackpot game generate an excess winning. However, it may be configured to execute an excessive winning effect for some round games of the jackpot game. Specifically, for example, for each round game less than 9R, that is, from 1R to 8R, an overwinning effect is executed when an extra prize is generated, while each round from 9R, that is, from 9R to 16R The game may have a configuration in which no over-winning effect is executed even if an over-winning occurs.

  In addition, for example, a round game that does not execute an over-winning effect even if an over-winning occurs may be provided in only one of a plurality of round games that constitute a jackpot game. Further, for example, a round game corresponding to an even number (or odd number) of a plurality of round games may be provided.

  In addition, for example, when an excess prize occurs, a lottery is performed regarding the execution of the excess prize effect, and when the lottery is won, an excess prize is executed, and when the lottery is not won, an excess prize is not executed. But you can.

  Moreover, in the said form, although it was set as the structure which provided the effect (special aspect effect) of the special aspect in the excessive winning effect, it is good also as a structure without the excessive winning effect of a special aspect.

  Moreover, in the said form, it was set as the structure which performs the effect (special aspect effect) of the same aspect, regardless of the accumulation value, when the accumulated value of an excess prize is more than an excess prize accumulation threshold ("5"). However, for example, even when the excess winning threshold is equal to or more than the threshold value, it may be configured to execute effects having different aspects according to the cumulative value.

  Moreover, in the said form, when an accumulation value is less than an excess winning accumulation threshold value, that is, in the case of "1" to "4", according to the accumulation value, each aspect differs from each other (first aspect effect to fourth aspect). (Production). However, for example, when the accumulated value is less than the excess winning accumulation threshold, the same mode of effect may be executed regardless of the accumulated value. However, in such a configuration, the aspect is different from the special aspect.

  In the above embodiment, the over-winning effect is an audio effect using the speaker 67. However, for example, an image effect using the image display device 7 may be used. In this case, examples of the extra winning effects in different modes include image effects in which the image modes shown on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 are different. Further, for example, an effect using lamps (panel lamp 5, frame lamp 66) may be used. In this case, examples of the extra winning effects in different modes include effects in which the lighting modes of the lamps (panel lamp 5, frame lamp 66) are different. Further, for example, an effect using the decorative movable body 15 may be used. In this case, examples of the extra winning effects in different modes include effects in which the operation modes of the decorative movable body 15 are varied.

  Further, in the above embodiment, a round game in which the big prize opening 30 is opened once during execution, but a round game in which the big prize opening 30 is opened twice or more may be used. However, in that case, it is more preferable that the total opening time during which the big winning opening 30 can be opened in one round game does not exceed 30 seconds.

  In the above embodiment, the number of round games (number of rounds) in one jackpot game is “16”. However, any number of “2” to “15” may be used instead of “16”.

  Moreover, in the said form, it was set as the pachinko game machine 1 called what is called "the 1st kind" and "a digipachi". However, it may be a so-called “type 1 and type 2” pachinko gaming machine that has both the characteristics of the “first type” pachinko gaming machine and the characteristics of the “second type” pachinko gaming machine.

1 ... Pachinko machine (game machine)
3 ... Game area 20 ... First start entrance (entrance entrance)
20a ... 1st start sensor (entrance detection means)
21 ... 2nd starting entrance (entrance entrance)
21a ... 2nd start sensor (entrance detection means)
30 ... Grand prize opening (special prize opening)
67 ... Speaker (voice output means)
81 ... Game control microcomputer 85 ... Special figure reservation storage unit (storage means)
91 ... Production control microcomputer

Claims (4)

An entry detection means for detecting entry of a game ball into an entrance provided in the game area;
A determination information acquisition means for acquiring determination information based on the incoming ball detection by the incoming ball detection means;
Storage means capable of storing the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means;
A hit determination means capable of executing a right / fail determination process for determining the success / failure based on the determination information stored in the storage means when a predetermined determination condition is satisfied;
A special game execution means for executing a special game including a plurality of round games for opening a special winning opening provided in the game area once or a plurality of times based on a determination result of the success / failure determination process;
Winning number counting means for counting the number of winning balls to the special winning opening in one round game,
The special game execution means includes
A game machine that closes the special winning opening and terminates the round game when the count value by the winning number counting means reaches a predetermined winning threshold during execution of the round game. ,
Based on the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means, the determination is made on winning information including at least information indicating whether the determination information is winning information determined by the winning determination means. Winning information generating means generated at the time of acquisition of information for,
When there is an excess winning in which the count value by the winning number counting means is larger than the winning threshold, the storage means stores the winning information based on the winning information generated by the winning information generating means. Prefetch determination means capable of determining whether or not the hit information is included in the determination information,
When it is determined by the prefetch determination means that there is the winning information, there is provided an effect executing means capable of executing a winning suggestion effect suggesting or notifying that the winning information is stored. A gaming machine. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
Provided with audio output means capable of outputting audio,
The game machine, wherein the winning suggestion effect is an audio effect using the audio output means. A gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2,
In one special game, comprising round counting means for counting the number of executions of the round game,
The production execution means
If the count value by the round count means is less than a predetermined round threshold value, the winning suggestion effect can be executed when the prefetch determination means determines that there is the winning information,
When the count value by the round count means is equal to or greater than the round threshold value, the winning suggestion effect is not executed even when the prefetch determination means determines that there is the winning information. . A gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2,
In one special game, comprising a cumulative value counting means capable of counting the cumulative value of the extra winnings,
The prefetch determination means includes
In the case where there is an excess winning in which the count value by the cumulative value counting means becomes a predetermined excess winning cumulative threshold among the excessive winnings, the storage is performed based on the winning information generated by the winning information generating means. A gaming machine characterized by determining whether or not the hit information is included in the determination information stored in the means.

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