JP2017189656A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make a player pay attention to opening of a winning hole in execution of a special game.SOLUTION: A game machine 1 performs determination of whether or not winning occurs, during establishment of a prescribed determination condition, and executes a special game (big winning game) for opening an opening member 32 of a first big winning hole 30 based on a determination result. The game machine may execute a special game performance (big winning game performance) with the special game. The special game comprises an opening game period (round game period) for executing a unit opening game (round game) and an opening period, the special game performances contain a series of performances (second image performance) which are performed over a period before and after a start timing at which, an initial opening game period (round game period at a 1R) immediately after an opening period, out of the opening game period, is started. When the series of performances are performed as the special game performance, a specific performance (right shooting notification performance) may be executed at a start time of the initial opening game period.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 50

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, a jackpot determination is made based on the entry of a gaming ball into the entrance. If it is determined that the winning / non-winning determination is made, a big win game (special game) including a unit opening game for opening the big winning opening (winning port) is executed.

  In such a gaming machine, a predetermined effect (special game effect) is executed with the execution of the special game in order to improve the player's gaming interest during the special game (for example, Patent Document 1). The gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1 includes a special game effect, an effect that is performed during a period in which a unit open game is executed (open game period) in a special game period, and a period from the start of the special game to the open game period. And production performed during (opening period). Then, during the special game, the effect performed during the open game period is executed following the effect performed during the opening period. Therefore, the player can grasp that the opening game period starts and the winning opening is opened by switching the special game effect being executed from the effect performed during the opening period to the effect performed during the open game period.

JP 2006-218197 A

  In order to improve the player's interest in special game effects, for example, a series of effects with a sense of unity as a whole may be adopted as special game effects. As a series of productions, for example, a video production in the same mode (for example, a mode in which the same character appears continuously), a video production with a story, or audio using one piece of music as original There is a continuous production such as production.

  When such a series of effects is used for the special game effects, for example, a configuration in which a series of effects is executed over an opening period and a round game period can be considered. However, in such a configuration, when the series of effects are executed in accordance with the special game, it is easy for the player's attention to continue to the series of effects. For this reason, there is a possibility that the player may not notice the opening of the winning opening that is started during a series of effects.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the problem is to direct the player's attention to the opening of the prize opening during the execution of the special game.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
A prize opening arranged in the game area,
An opening and closing member for opening and closing the winning opening;
A hit judging means capable of judging whether or not a hit is made when a predetermined judgment condition is satisfied;
Special game execution means for executing a special game for opening the opening and closing member based on a determination result by the hit determination means;
A special game effect execution means capable of executing a special game effect performed in accordance with the execution of the special game, and a gaming machine comprising:
The special game includes an open game period that is a period for executing the unit open game for opening the winning opening one or more times, and an opening period that is a period from the start of the special game to the open game period. ,
The special game effect executing means is
A series of effects can be executed before and after the start timing of starting the first opening game period immediately after the opening period in the opening game period,
A gaming machine comprising: a specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect at least at the start of the first open game period in the open game period when the series of effects are performed. It is.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to direct the player's attention toward opening the winning opening during execution of a special game.

It is a front view of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a schematic front view which shows in detail the 2nd big prize apparatus etc. with which the game machine is provided. 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 hit type determination table. 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 reach determination table, (C) is an ordinary symbol determination table, and (D) is an ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an open pattern determination table of electric Chu. 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 security control process. It is a flowchart of a 2nd big prize mouth illegal winning process. It is a flowchart of specific area illegal passage processing. It is a flowchart of a 2nd big winning opening discharge confirmation process. It is a flowchart of a 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 the special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of the special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game). It is a flowchart of the special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game). It is a flowchart of a distribution member control process. It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection 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 1st sub game state setting process. It is a flowchart of a special game effect selection process. It is a flowchart of a suggestion effect timer process before opening. It is a flowchart of a right-handed notification effect prohibition process. It is a flowchart of the 2nd sub game state setting process. It is a flowchart of an opening time suggestion effect process. It is a flowchart of the change right-handed notification effect process. It is a flowchart of a suggestion effect process before opening. It is a flowchart of a jackpot end effect process. It is a figure which shows a 1st image effect and a 2nd image effect. It is a figure which shows a right strike notification effect and an effect production. It is a figure which shows the suggestion effect before opening. It is a timing chart which shows the state of a jackpot game, each production accompanying it, and a display. It is a figure which shows the 2nd opening time suggestion effect of the example of a change.

1. Structure of gaming machine A pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. 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 includes a handle 60 for launching a game ball with a launch intensity corresponding to a rotation angle, a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 61 for storing the game ball, and a hitting ball supply tray 61. An extra ball receiving tray (lower plate) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated is provided. In addition, the front frame 51 is provided with an effect button 63 and a select button 64 (see a plan view within a chain line in FIG. 1) that can be operated by the player at the time of an effect executed as the game progresses. Yes. The front frame 51 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 66 and a speaker 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 (see FIG. 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. 5). 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. On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a decorative design that performs variable display of decorative symbols (decorative symbols) 8L, 8C, and 8R synchronized with variable display (variable display) of a first special symbol and a second special symbol described later. There is a display area. The decorative symbol display area includes, for example, three symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. A left decorative symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, a middle decorative symbol 8C is displayed in the central symbol display area, and a right decorative symbol 8R is displayed in the right symbol display area. Each of the decorative symbols is composed of a plurality of symbols representing numbers “1” to “9”, for example. The image display device 7 includes a first special symbol displayed on a first special symbol display 41a and a second special symbol display 41b (see FIG. 3), which will be described later, by a combination of left, middle, and right decorative symbols. The result of the variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

  For example, when winning a jackpot, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed with a doublet such as “777”. In addition, when winning a small hit, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed at a predetermined chance such as “246”. In the case of a loss, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed with a variation such as “263”. This makes it easy 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 an aspect of the decorative symbol variation display, for example, there is an aspect of scrolling up and down. In addition, it is possible to arbitrarily change which combination of decorative symbols is to be stopped and displayed according to each lottery result, and the decorative symbols may be stopped and displayed in a random manner when winning a small hit.

  In addition to the decorative symbol variation effect (decorative symbol variable display effect) using the decorative symbol as described above, the image display device 7 also provides a jackpot game effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game (first special game), A small hit game effect, a right-handed notification effect, an effect effect, a demonstration effect for waiting for a customer, and the like displayed in parallel with the game (second special game) are displayed on the display screen 7a. In the decorative symbol variation effect, in addition to decorative symbols such as numbers, effect images other than decorative symbols such as background images and character images are also displayed. “Decoration design” is an example of “production design”, and “decoration design variation production” is also referred to as “production design variation production” or simply “variation production”. The jackpot game effect, the jackpot game effect, the right-handed notification effect, and the effect effect will all be described later.

  Further, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 has an effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold 9 in accordance with the number of stored first special figure hold (operation hold related to special figure 1) described later. By displaying the production hold 9, it is possible to easily show the number of stored first special figure hold displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a (see FIG. 3) described later to the player. .

  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 a fixed winning device 19 having a first start opening (an example of a first entrance, an example of a entrance) 20 where the ease of entering a game ball does not always change. Is provided. The first start opening 20 is also referred to as a first start winning opening or a fixed entry opening. 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).

  Further, an ordinary variable winning device (so-called electric chew) 22 having a second start port (second entrance port, an example of a entrance port) 21 is provided on the upper right side of the first start port 20. The second start opening 21 is also referred to as a second start winning opening or a variable entry opening. The winning of the game ball to the second start opening 21 is an opportunity for the lottery of the second special symbol (a jackpot lottery, that is, determination of acquisition of a jackpot random number or the like).

  The electric chew 22 includes a movable member (entrance opening / closing member) 23 that can move forward and backward, and opens and closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. The movable member 23 is driven by an electric chew solenoid 24 (see FIG. 4). The second start port 21 allows a game ball to enter only when the movable member 23 is open (that is, when the movable member 23 is in the open state). That is, when the movable member 23 is closed (that is, when the movable member 23 is in the closed state), the game ball cannot enter. Note that the second start port 21 is completely unintrusive when the movable member 23 is closed, provided that it is difficult for the game ball to enter when the movable member 23 is closed than when the movable member 23 is open. It does not have to be possible.

  In addition, a first grand prize device (first special variable prize device) having a first grand prize port (a special prize mouth, which corresponds to a first special prize port) 30 below the first start port 20 in the game area 3. , Other special winning means) 31 is provided. The first grand prize winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member (a special prize opening opening / closing member, which corresponds to a first special prize opening opening / closing member) 32 that takes an open state and a closed state. 30 is opened and closed. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by a first big prize opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 4). The first grand prize opening 30 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 32 is open (that is, in the open state).

  Further, on the right side of the first grand prize opening 30 in the game area 3, a second big prize device (special prize means, second special variable) provided with a second big prize opening (corresponding to a second special prize opening) 35 is provided. (Winning device) 36 is provided. The second grand prize winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (corresponding to a second special prize opening opening / closing member) 37 that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens / closes the second big winning prize opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. is there. The opening / closing member 37 is an advancing / retracting type that moves forward and backward, and is driven by a second big prize opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 4). The second grand prize opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is open (that is, in the open state).

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, a specific area (V area) 39 and a non-specific area 70 through which the game ball that has passed through the second large winning opening 35 can pass are inside the second large winning device 36. Is formed. In the second grand prize-winning device 36, a second grand prize port sensor 35a for detecting the winning of a game ball to the second big prize port 35 is disposed upstream of the specific area 39 and the non-specific area 70. . The specific area 39 is provided with a specific area sensor 39a (corresponding to a specific area detecting means) that detects the passage of a game ball to the specific area 39. Further, the non-specific area 70 is provided with a non-specific area sensor 70 a that detects the passage of a game ball to the non-specific area 70. In addition, the second grand prize winning device 36 distributes the game balls that have passed through the second grand prize winning opening 35 to either the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 70, and the distribution that drives the distribution member 71. And a member solenoid 73. The distribution member 71 takes a first state (passable state) in which the game ball is distributed to the specific area 39 when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized, and when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized, The second state (passage blocking state) is assigned to the specific area 70. The second state does not necessarily have to be a state in which the game balls are distributed to the non-specific region 70 as long as the game balls are more difficult to be distributed to the specific region 39 than in the first state.

  As shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 2, the distribution member 71 is in a passage-permitted state that allows the game ball to pass to the specific area 39 when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized. When the distribution member 71 is in the passage-permitted state, the game ball that has won the second big prize opening 35 passes through the specific area 39 after passing through the second big prize opening sensor 35a. This game ball route is referred to as a first route.

  Further, as shown by a broken line in FIG. 2, the distribution member 71 is in a passage blocking state that prevents the game ball from passing to the specific area 39 when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized. When the distribution member 71 is in the passage-blocking state, the game ball that has won the second big prize opening 35 rolls on the distribution member 71 after passing through the second big prize opening sensor 35a, so that the non-specific region Pass 70. This game ball route is referred to as a second route.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 is an opportunity to execute a jackpot game (special game) described later. That is, in this embodiment, the big hit lottery is also performed based on whether or not the game ball has passed to the specific area 39. The jackpot won by the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery mentioned above is called a one-type jackpot (direct hit jackpot), and the jackpot won by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 is called a two-type jackpot.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a gate 28 through which a game ball can pass is provided above the second start port 21 in the game area 3. The passage of the game ball to the gate 28 triggers the execution of a normal symbol lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number (per random number)) for determining whether or not to open the electric chew 22.

  Further, an ordinary winning opening 27 is provided in the lower left portion of the game area 3. Further, at the bottom of the game area 3, there is provided an out port 6 through which game balls that have been driven into the game area 3 but have not won any prize holes are discharged out of the game area 3.

  In this way, the game area 3 in which various winning openings are arranged, the left game area (corresponding to the second game area) 3A on the left side from the center in the left-right direction, and the right game area (first game area) on the right side 3B). 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 the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing left-handed is referred to as a first flow path R1, and the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing right-handed. This is referred to as a second flow path R2.

  On the first flow path R1, a first start port 20, a first grand prize winning device 31, and an out port 6 are provided. That is, the first start port 20 is arranged at a position where a game ball flowing down the left game area 3A can enter, and the first big winning device 31 can win a game ball flowing down the left game area 3A. Arranged in position. The player aims to win the first starting port 20 by driving a game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1.

  On the other hand, the gate 28, the electric chew 22, the second big prize device 36, the first big prize device 31, and the out port 6 are provided on the second flow path R2. That is, the gate 28 is arranged at a position where the game ball flowing down the right game area 3B can pass, and the electric chew 22 is arranged at a position where the game ball flowing down the right game area 3B can enter. The second big winning device 36 and the first big winning device 31 are arranged at positions where the game balls flowing down the right game area 3B can win. The player hits the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2, thereby passing to the gate 28, the second starting port 21, the first grand prize port 30, or the second grand prize port relating to the electric chew 22. Aiming to win 35.

  In this embodiment, the gate 28, the electric chew 22, and the second grand prize winning device 36 are unitized, and can be attached to and detached from the game board 2 as one structure. Further, the fixed winning device 19 and the first big winning device 31 are unitized and can be attached to and detached from the game board 2 as one structure.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, 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 (first symbol), a second special symbol indicator 41b that variably displays a second special symbol (second symbol), and A normal symbol display 42 for variably displaying normal symbols is included. In addition, the display device 40 includes a first special figure hold indicator 43a for displaying the number of stored operation hold (first special figure hold) of the first special symbol display 41a, and a right for notifying the right-handed by lighting. A strike notification display (corresponding to a predetermined notification means) 49 is included. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured not to store the operation hold of the second special symbol display 41b (second special drawing hold) and the operation hold of the normal symbol display 42 (general drawing hold).

  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. The first special figure hold may be simply referred to as a special figure hold.

  In the special symbol display 41, the special symbol (identification symbol) is variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped to display a lottery (special symbol lottery, based on winning at the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21). Announce the results of the jackpot lottery). The special symbol that is stopped and displayed (the special symbol that is derived and displayed as the display result of the stop symbol and variable display) is one special symbol that is selected from a plurality of special symbols by the special symbol lottery. If the stop symbol is a special symbol of the jackpot stop mode set in advance (the jackpot symbol), the first big prize opening with an open pattern corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol that is stopped (that is, the type of the jackpot winning) A jackpot game (special game) that opens 30 is performed. In addition, when the stop symbol is a special symbol (small hit symbol) of a predetermined small hit stop mode, an open pattern corresponding to the type of the small hit symbol that is stopped and displayed (that is, the type of the winning small hit symbol) Thus, a small hit game (specific open game) for opening the second big prize opening 35 is performed. In addition, the opening pattern of the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35) in the big hit game or the small hit game will be described later.

  Specifically, the special symbol display 41 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol corresponding to the result of the jackpot lottery depending on the lighting mode. 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 addition, when winning a small hit (one of the multiple types of small hits described later), the 5th and 6th LED from the left lit, such as “●●●● ○○ ●●” The small hit design is displayed. In the case of a loss, a lost symbol in which only the rightmost LED is lit, such as “●●●●●●● ○”, is displayed. You may employ | adopt the aspect which light-extinguishes all LED as a loss pattern. In addition, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol variation display (variable display) is performed over a predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, such that light repeatedly flows from left to right. In this mode, the LED is turned on. The mode of the variable display may be anything such as all the LEDs blinking at once as long as each LED is not stopped (lighted display in a specific mode).

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball wins a prize at the first start port 20, various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers (determination information) acquired for the win are set as the first special figure hold. It is stored in the first special figure storage unit 85a (see FIG. 4). There is an upper limit to the number of first special figure reservations that can be stored in the first special figure storage unit 85a, and the upper limit value (upper limit storage number) in this embodiment is “4”.

  The special figure reservation stored in the first special figure storage unit 85a is digested when the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure reservation becomes possible. 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 the present 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 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, during the execution of the variable symbol special display, Even if there is a winning at the first starting port 20 during the execution of the small hit game, it is possible to reserve the right of the big hit lottery with respect to the predetermined number up to the upper limit.

  The number of special figure hold is displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a. Specifically, the first special figure hold indicator 43a is composed of four LEDs, and displays the number of special figure hold by turning on the LEDs by the number of special figure hold.

  Note that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a case where the variable display of the second special symbol based on the winning of the game ball at the second starting port 21 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, during the execution of the variable symbol special symbol display, When a winning is made to the second start port 21 during the execution of a game or a small hit game, various random numbers such as a big hit random number based on the winning are not acquired. That is, it is the structure which does not memorize | store the operation hold (2nd special figure hold) of the 2nd special symbol display 41b. However, the second special figure hold may be stored in a predetermined storage area in the RAM 84 (see FIG. 4) up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “4”). In this case, the second special symbol hold stored in the RAM 84 is digested when the variable display of the second special symbol based on the second special figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the second special figure hold means that the jackpot random number corresponding to the second special figure hold is determined and the variable display of the second special symbol for indicating the determination result is executed. In this case, a second special figure holding indicator for displaying the number of stored second special symbols may be provided.

  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.

  Specifically, the normal symbol display 42 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 3), and displays a normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery depending on the lighting state. 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 normal lose symbol in which only the right LED is lit is displayed as “● ○”. You may employ | adopt the aspect which light-extinguishes all LED as a normal lose pattern. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol variation display (variable display) is performed for a predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are lit alternately. The mode of the variable display may be anything such as all the LEDs blinking at once as long as each LED is not stopped (lighted display in a specific mode).

  Note that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured so that the normal symbol variable display based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, the normal symbol variable display or the auxiliary game is being executed. If there is a passage to 28, a normal symbol random number based on the passage is not acquired. In other words, the normal symbol display 42 does not store the operation suspension (ordinary diagram suspension). However, it is good also as a structure which can memorize a usual figure hold | maintain to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, "4") in the predetermined storage area in RAM84 (refer FIG. 4). In this case, the usual figure hold stored in the RAM 84 is digested when the variable symbol display based on the usual figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the general symbol hold means that the normal symbol random number corresponding to the general symbol hold is determined, and the normal symbol variable display for indicating the determination result is executed. Further, in this case, it is preferable to provide a universal diagram hold indicator for displaying the number of stored universal map holds.

  The right-handed notification display 49 in this embodiment is for performing a driving area notification that notifies the player to fire a game ball toward the right game area 3B. Specifically, the driving area notification is performed by turning on the right-handed notification display 49. The driving area notification is performed when the gaming state is a non-time-saving state and a low base state (normal gaming state), when a small hit game is being executed, or when a big hit game is being executed. Note that, regardless of the gaming state in which the small hit game is being executed, the driving area notification is performed when the small hit game is being executed. The gaming state, the small hit game, and the big hit game will all be described later.

2. Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. As shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a main control board (corresponding to a game control means, also referred to as a game control board) 80 for performing control related to game profits such as jackpot lottery and game state transition, A sub-control board (corresponding to an effect control means, also referred to as an effect control board) 90 that performs control related to effects to be executed as the game progresses, 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 99 together with an image control board 100, a lamp control board 107, and a sound control board 106 described later. The sub-control unit 99 includes at least a sub-control board 90 and can control a game effect using effect means (the image display device 7, the panel lamp 5, the frame lamp 66, the speaker 67, the decorative movable body 15, etc.). I just need it. That is, the configuration of the sub-control unit 99 can be changed as appropriate according to the effect scheduled to be executed and the ease of manufacturing the gaming machine.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a power supply board 150. The power supply board 150 supplies power to the main control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the payout control board 110, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. A backup power supply circuit 151 is provided on the power supply board 150. The backup power supply circuit 151 supplies power to the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 described later when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, the information stored in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 is retained even when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is disconnected. A power switch 155 is connected to the power board 150. By turning on / off the power switch 155, the power is turned on / off. A backup power supply circuit for the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 may be provided on the main control board 80, or a backup power supply circuit for the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 may be provided on the sub control board 90.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter “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 for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 82 that executes a program stored in the ROM 83, and inputs and outputs data and signals. An I / O port section (input / output circuit) 87 is included. The RAM 84 is provided with the above-described first special figure storage unit 85a. The ROM 83 may be externally attached.

  Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input from each sensor to the main control board 80, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, the sensors include a first start opening sensor 20a, a second start opening sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a first big prize opening sensor 30a, a second big prize opening sensor 35a, a specific area sensor 39a, and a non-specification. An area sensor 70a and a normal winning opening sensor 27a are connected.

  The first start port sensor 20 a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball won in 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 won the second start port 21. The gate sensor 28 a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first grand prize opening sensor 30 a is provided in the first big prize opening 30 and detects a game ball won in the first big prize opening 30. The second grand prize opening sensor 35 a is provided in the second big prize opening 35 and detects a game ball won in the second big prize opening 35. The specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39 in the second big prize opening 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39. The non-specific area sensor 70a is provided in the non-specific area 70 in the second big prize opening 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 70. The normal winning opening sensor 27 a is provided in each of the normal winning openings 27 and detects a game ball that has won the normal winning opening 27.

  Further, as the solenoids, the electric chew solenoid 24, the first big prize opening solenoid 33, the second big prize opening solenoid 38, and the distribution member solenoid 73 are connected. The electric chew solenoid 24 drives the movable member 23 of the electric chew 22. The first big prize opening solenoid 33 drives the opening / closing member 32 of the first big prize winning device 31. The second big prize opening solenoid 38 drives the opening / closing member 37 of the second big prize winning device 36. The distribution member solenoid 73 is for driving the distribution member 71 of the second big winning device 36.

  Further, a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special symbol hold display 43a and a right-handed notification display 49 are connected to the main control board 80. . 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 the ball rental motor 131 of the ball rental device 130 is driven to pay out the ball. The prize balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 122 for counting. In addition, the paid-out ball rental is detected by the ball rental 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 rotates the handle 60 (rotation angle). Is detected. 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. Therefore, since the launch intensity of the game ball changes according to the rotation amount of the handle 60, it is possible for the player to strike the game ball toward the left game area 3A or the right game area 3B. 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. 5, an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, “effect control microcomputer”) 91 that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the sub-control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM 93 that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 92 that executes a program stored in the ROM 93, and a data and signal An I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 97 for performing input / output is included. The ROM 93 may be externally attached.

  The sub control board 90 is connected to the image control board 100, the sound control board 106, and the lamp control board 107. The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 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. The ROM 103 of the image control board 100 stores still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including decorative symbols), background images, and the like. Image data is stored. 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 gimmick provided in the center decorative body 10. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 91 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode of the decorative movable body 15 and controls the operation of the decorative movable body 15 according to the operation pattern data. The data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the operation pattern data. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may execute lamp lighting control and operation control of the decorative movable body 15. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and data relating to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

  In addition, an effect button detection switch (SW) 63a and a select button detection switch 64a are connected to the sub-control board 90. The effect button detection switch 63a detects that the effect button 63 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the effect button 63 is pressed, a detection signal is output from the effect button detection switch 63a to the sub-control board 90. The select button detection switch 64a detects that the select button 64 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the select button 64 is pressed, a detection signal is output from the select button detection switch 64a to the sub-control board 90.

3. Description of jackpot etc. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, there are “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing” as a result of the big hit lottery (special symbol lottery). In the case of “hit”, the “hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. In the case of “small hit”, the “small hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. In the case of “losing”, the special symbol display 41 stops and displays “losing symbol”.

  When winning a jackpot in the special symbol lottery, the first big winning opening 30 is opened with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol displayed in a stopped state. “Big jack game (corresponding to the first special game, an example of a special game) Is executed. When winning a small hit, the second big winning opening 35 is opened with an open pattern corresponding to the type of the small hit symbol displayed in a stopped state. “Small win game (equivalent to the second special game, an example of a special game, specific opening) Is also called a game). Then, when a game ball enters the specific area 39 in the second big winning opening 35 during the small hit game, the first big winning opening 30 is opened with an open pattern corresponding to the type of the winning small winning symbol. A “big hit game” to be released is executed. A jackpot game executed based on the fact that the result of the special symbol lottery is a jackpot winning game is referred to as a one-type jackpot game. A jackpot game executed based on the passage to the specific area 39 is referred to as a two-type jackpot game.

  In this embodiment, the jackpot game is a multi-round game, an opening before the first round game is started (also expressed as OP), and an ending after the final 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 (interval time) of the big prize opening between round games is included in the open round game before the closing. Round games correspond to unit-open games.

  In this embodiment, a jackpot game opening period is referred to as a jackpot game opening period, a period in which a plurality of round games are executed is referred to as a round game period (corresponding to an open game period), and an ending period is referred to as an ending period. The opening period of the jackpot game corresponds to a period from the start of the jackpot game to the start of the round game period, and the ending period corresponds to a period from the end of the round game period to the end of the jackpot game.

  Further, in this embodiment, the length of the jackpot game opening period (jackpot OP time) is set to “30 seconds” as shown in FIG. This is, for example, longer than the opening time (29.5 seconds) of the first big prize opening 30 of the type 1 big hit game of “big hit symbol A” (see FIG. 6). Many of the pachinko machines that can execute round game jackpot games have a jackpot game opening period of about several seconds (1 to 10 seconds). Compared to such pachinko machines, this pachinko machine 1 jackpot The game has a long opening period. This is because the execution time (required time) of the second image effect (or fourth image effect) of the jackpot game effect is relatively long (the second image effect is 150 seconds, the fourth image effect is 300 seconds), and the opening. This is because the second image effect (or the fourth image effect) is executed over a part of the period, the whole period of the round game period, and a part of the ending period (the second image effect). (See FIG. 50A and FIG. 50C for image effects). Details of the jackpot game effect, the second image effect, the fourth image effect, and the contents shown in FIG. 50 will be described later.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the small hit game is a small hit release game that opens the second big prize opening 35, an interval before opening (opening) before the small hit game is started, and the small hit game is ended. And a later post-close interval. If the small hit game opening period is the small hit game opening period and the small hit game opening period is the small hit opening game period, the small hit game opening period (opening period) length (small) The winning OP time is “1 second” unlike the opening period of the jackpot game (see FIG. 6). Accordingly, the small hit release game is started one second after the start of the small hit game execution.

  As a result of the special symbol lottery, when the jackpot is won (that is, when the first kind of jackpot is won), the jackpot game (the first kind of jackpot game) for opening the first jackpot 30 is executed. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, there are two types of jackpot symbols that can be won in the lottery of the first special symbol (special symbol 1) (the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol indicator 41a). There is one type of jackpot symbol that can be won in the lottery of the second special symbol (special symbol 2) (a jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol indicator 41b). Specifically, in the special drawing 1 lottery, there is a possibility of winning the special drawing 1_hit symbol A and the special figure 1_hit symbol B. Further, in the special drawing 2 lottery, there is a possibility that “Special drawing 2_hit symbol C” will be won.

  As shown in FIG. 6, “Special Figure 1_Big Bonus Symbol A” and “Special Figure 1_Big Bonus Symbol B” are 4R (round) jackpots, and the number of times the first big winning opening 30 is opened per 1R is one. Yes, its maximum opening time is 29.5 seconds. The game state after the jackpot game when each symbol is won is as shown in FIG. That is, the jackpot symbol A is a symbol that is controlled to the “time-short state and high base state” after the jackpot game. The jackpot symbol B is a symbol controlled to be “non-time-short state and low base state”. Details of the gaming state will be described later.

  "Special figure 2_ jackpot symbol C" is a 15R jackpot, the number of times the first big winning opening 30 is opened per 1R is 1, and the maximum opening time is 29.5 seconds. The jackpot symbol C is a symbol that is controlled to the “time-short state and high base state” after the jackpot game.

  The distribution ratio of each jackpot symbol in the lottery of Special Figure 1 and the distribution ratio of each jackpot symbol in the lottery of Special Figure 2 are as shown in FIG. According to the distribution ratio shown in FIG. 6, the ratio controlled to the short-time state by winning of the 1 type big hit based on the lottery shown in FIG. 1 is 50%. On the other hand, the ratio of being controlled to the short-time state by winning the 1 type big hit based on the lottery in FIG. 2 is 100%.

  Also, as a result of the special symbol lottery, when a small win is won, a small hit game that opens the second big prize opening 35 once is executed. When a game ball wins the second big winning opening 35 opened by the small hit game and the game ball passes the specific area 39 in the second big winning device 36, the big win is won, and the first A jackpot game (two types of jackpot game) that opens the jackpot 30 is executed. When this jackpot game (a jackpot game triggered by passage to the specific area 39) is executed, the opening of the second big prize opening 35 as a jackpot game corresponds to the 1R. If there is no game ball passing to the specific area 39 in the small hit game, the big hit game is not executed. In this specification, the jackpot game and the jackpot game are collectively referred to as a special game (special game). Note that the big prize opening may be opened several times during one round game in the big hit game or during the small hit release game in the small hit game.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, there are three types of small winning symbols (small winning symbols that are stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41 b) that can be won in the lottery shown in FIG. Specifically, in the special drawing 2 lottery, there is a possibility that “Special figure 2_small hit symbol a”, “Special figure 2_small bonus symbol b”, and “Special figure 2_small bonus symbol c” may be won. Note that in this embodiment, the lottery in FIG. However, the lottery shown in FIG. 1 may be configured to win a small hit.

  In the small hit game based on the small hit symbols of each type, the 1.6 second opening of the second big prize opening 35 is performed once. The length of the opening period before the opening is “1 second” when any type of small win is won (see FIG. 6). In the small hit game, the sorting member 71 is operated according to a predetermined operation pattern from the start of the opening. That is, the sorting member 71 moves with a constant motion from the start of the opening in the small hit game. Accordingly, the winning ball may or may not pass through the specific area 39 depending on the timing of winning the prize to the second large winning opening 35. That is, the timing at which the winning ball to the second big winning opening 35 reaches the position of the sorting member 71 and the timing at which the sorting member 71 is in the passage-permitted state (the state indicated by the two-dot chain line in FIG. 2). The winning ball passes through the specific area 39. On the other hand, the timing at which the winning ball to the second big winning opening 35 reaches the position of the sorting member 71 and the sorting member 71 are in the passage-blocking state (the state indicated by the broken line in FIG. 2). If the timing matches, the winning ball passes through the non-specific area 70.

  In this embodiment, the probability (a specific area passing rate, a V passing rate) that the winning ball to the second big winning opening 35 passes through the specific area 39 is set to about 1/10. In addition, the operation pattern of the distribution member 71 and the opening pattern of the second big prize opening 35 can be changed as appropriate. However, the total opening time of the second big prize opening 35 in the small hit game is desirably 1.8 seconds or less. This is because if the game time exceeds 1.8 seconds, there is a possibility that the amount of prize balls that can be obtained by the player in the small hit game is too large.

  In the jackpot game (two-type jackpot game) executed based on the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 (V passing), the first big winning opening 30 is an open pattern determined according to the type of the jackpot symbol. Is released. Specifically, in the two-type big hit game based on the winning of “small winning symbol a”, the first big prize opening 30 is opened with a maximum opening time of 29.5 seconds once per 1R from 2R to 16R. . That is, the 15R type 2 big hit game is executed. Then, the game state after the execution of the two-type big hit game is controlled to the “time-short state and high base state”.

  In addition, in the two-type big win game based on the winning of “small bonus symbol b” and “small bonus symbol c”, the first grand prize is awarded once per 1R from 2R to 5R, with a maximum opening time of 29.5 seconds. The mouth 30 is opened, and the first big prize opening 30 is opened once per 1R from the 6th to the 16th and the maximum opening time is 0.1 seconds. That is, 4R type 2 big hit game is executed substantially. Then, the game state after the execution of the two-type big hit game based on the winning of the “small hit symbol b” is controlled to be “the short time state and the high base state”. On the other hand, the game state after the execution of the two-type big hit game based on the winning of “small hit symbol c” is controlled to “non-short-time state and low base state”.

  The distribution ratio of each small winning symbol in the special drawing 2 lottery is as shown in FIG. According to the allocation ratio shown in FIG. 6, the ratio controlled to the short-time state based on the small win in the lottery shown in FIG. 2 is 80%. In addition, the ratio controlled to the short-time state based on the type 1 big win in the lottery shown in FIG. 2 may be set to 80% as in the case based on the type 2 big win.

  Here, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, the determination of whether or not the jackpot is successful and the determination of whether or not the jackpot is made are based on the “big hit random number”, and the winning type is determined based on the “hit type random number”. As shown in FIG. 7A, the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. The hit type random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. Note that random numbers acquired based on winning at the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 include “reach random number” and “variation pattern random number” in addition to the big hit random number and the hit type random number.

  The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not a reach is generated in the decorative symbol variation effect indicating the result when the determination result is lost. Reach is a state in which there is only one decorative symbol that is variably displayed among a plurality of decorative symbols, and the jackpot winning is selected depending on which symbol the decorative 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 decorative symbols shown. Note that the decorative 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 be repeatedly enlarged and reduced. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0-255.

  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. In addition, the random number acquired based on the passage to 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 65535.

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 have a variable time shortening function.

  A state in which the function for reducing the variation time of the special symbol display 41 is in operation is referred to as a “time-short state”, and a state in which the special symbol display 41 is not in operation is referred to as a “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 with a short variation time is selected more frequently than in the non-temporal state (see FIG. 9). 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, it is easy to generate an effective winning (a winning that triggers execution of a special symbol lottery) at the start opening. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with smooth progress of the game.

  The variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operates in synchronization with the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41. That is, the variable time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operates in the time-short state and does not operate in the non-time-short state. Therefore, in the time reduction state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shorter than that in the non-time reduction state. In this embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol is 3 seconds in the non-short-time state, but 1 second in the time-short state (see FIG. 8D). Furthermore, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than that in the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 10). 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. 10). That is, the function of increasing the number of times the electric Chu 22 is opened is activated.

  In the situation where the fluctuation 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 activated, compared to the case where these functions are not activated. 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. Therefore, the high base state is also referred to as an electric support control state or a bonus game state. The low base state is also referred to as a non-electric support control state.

  In the high base state, the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42 may be activated. That is, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery in the low base state may be set relatively low, and the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery in the high base state may be set relatively high. In this case, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery in the low base state may be set to “zero”. This is because it is possible to prevent the second special symbol lottery from being executed in the low base state. That is, with this configuration, it is possible to prevent a game that is aimed at executing a small hit game based on the lottery of the second special symbol in spite of the low base state.

  In the high base state, not all the functions described above may be activated. That is, activation of one or more functions of the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22, the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 22, and the probability changing function of the normal symbol display 42 Therefore, it is only necessary that the game ball is more likely to win the second starting port 21 related to the electric Chu 22 than when the function is not activated. Further, the high base state may be independently controlled without accompanying the time-short state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the gaming state after the jackpot game is based on the special symbol type selected as shown in FIG. 6, based on the “short time state and high base state” or “non-short time state and low base state”. Controlled to "state". "Time-short state and high base state" means that a special symbol variable display of a predetermined upper limit number of executions (99 times in this embodiment) is executed, or a jackpot game is executed by winning a jackpot finish. Since the upper limit number of executions is 99, the player can obtain a new jackpot as long as the player is playing correctly as long as the time is controlled to be in the short time state and the high base state. Note that the gaming state after the jackpot game may be set based on the gaming state at the time of winning and the type of the special symbol won.

  The “non-time-short state and low base state” is particularly referred to as “normal gaming state”. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is played for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is the normal gaming state. In addition, the state in which the jackpot game is being executed is referred to as a “hit game state (first special game state)”, and the state in which the jackpot game is being executed is referred to as “small hit game state (second special game state, specific open game state). ) ”. The jackpot gaming state and the jackpot gaming state are collectively referred to as a special gaming state (special gaming state).

  In the high base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously if the game ball is advanced to the right game area 3B (see FIG. 1) 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 large number of start prizes (winning to the start opening) rather than left-handed. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, a right-handed game is performed during both a big hit game and a small hit game.

  On the other hand, in the low base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by making the game ball enter the left game area 3A (see FIG. 1) by left-handed. 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.

5. 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, timer, 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). In the initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU 82 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) setting, resetting of various flags, statuses, counters, etc. 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), 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. Note that the initial period value of each random number counter may be a value other than “0” or may be changed randomly. Further, at least a part of 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. If all random numbers are hardware random numbers, no software update process is required. The random number generation circuit may be built in the game control microcomputer 81.

  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-side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the CPU 82 at a cycle of 4 msec (4 milliseconds), for example. That is, for example, it is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. 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. 12, in the main-side timer interrupt process (S005), an output process (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), commands set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like.

  In the input process (S102) performed after the output process (S101), various sensors (a first start port sensor 20a, a second start port sensor 21a, a first grand prize port sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1. 30a, the second big prize opening sensor 35a, the normal prize opening sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 4) are read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as prize ball information. Also, a detection signal from a lower plate full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 62 is taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as lower plate full data.

  Next, security control processing (S103) is executed. The security control process (S103) will be described later. Subsequently, timer update processing (S104) is executed. In the timer update process (S104), the values of various timers in operation are updated (subtracted).

  Next, normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S105) is performed. The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S105) 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. 7 includes the execution period of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the other period (main timer interrupt process (S005 ) Until the next main timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

  Following normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S105), sensor detection processing (S106), normal operation processing (S107), special operation processing (S108), sorting member control processing (S109), and specific area sensor described later The detection process (S110) is executed. Thereafter, other processing (S111) is executed, and the main timer interrupt processing (S005) is terminated. As other processing (S111), processing such as controlling the first special figure holding display 43a to a display mode indicating the number based on the number of special figure 1 holding balls described later is performed. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82, the process of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process is repeatedly executed (see FIG. 11). When the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), the main control again. Side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed. In the output process (S101) of the main timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the command set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main timer interrupt process (S005) is output.

  [Security Control Processing] As shown in FIG. 13, in the security control processing (S103), first of all, an ordinary power combination illegal winning process (S120) is performed. In this process, the presence or absence of an illegal winning to the electric chew 22 (that is, the ordinary electric role) is detected, and if an illegal winning is detected, an abnormal winning notification for notifying that and an abnormality has been detected. Anomaly detection setting is displayed. Subsequently, a first grand prize opening illegal winning process (S121) is performed. In this process, the presence / absence of an illegal winning in the first big winning opening 30 is detected. If an illegal prize is detected, an abnormal prize notification and an abnormality detection setting are performed. Next, a second big prize opening illegal winning process (S122), a specific area illegal passing process (S123), and a second big prize outlet discharging confirmation process (S124), which will be described later, are performed.

  Thereafter, a magnetic detection process (S125) is performed. In the magnetic detection process (S125), an input signal from a magnetic detection sensor (not shown) for detecting fraudulent acts using magnetism is read, and if it is determined that a fraudulent act due to magnetism has been made, the fraudulent act detection notification And set the abnormality detection. If a fraudulent act due to magnetism is detected, the game is subsequently stopped until the power is turned on again. Subsequently, a door opening process (S126) is performed. In the door opening process (S126), when an input signal from a door opening detection sensor (not shown) that detects opening of the front frame 51 or the inner frame is read, it is determined that the front frame 51 or the inner frame is opened. , Notification of door opening.

  Next, unauthorized radio wave detection processing (S127) is performed. In the illegal radio wave detection process (S127), an input signal from a radio wave detection sensor (not shown) for detecting fraudulent acts using radio waves is read, and if it is determined that a fraudulent act has been made, Set notification and abnormality detection. Thereafter, an impact detection process (S128) is performed, and the security control process ends. In the impact detection process (S128), when an input signal from a vibration detection sensor (not shown) for detecting an improper action that vibrates the pachinko gaming machine 1 is read and it is determined that an improper action is caused by the vibration, Detection notification and abnormality detection are set.

  [Second Grand Prize Winner Unauthorized Winning Process] As shown in FIG. 14, in the second big prize winning port illegal winning process (S122), it is first determined whether or not the second big prize winning opening 35 is being opened (S130). If it is open (YES in S130), this process ends because there is no illegal winning. On the other hand, if it is not open (NO in S130), then it is determined whether or not the value of the second big prize opening valid timer is not "0" (S131). The second big prize opening validity timer is a timer for measuring the validity period of the prize winning to the second big prize opening sensor 35a. If it is not “0” (YES in S131), this process ends because there is no illegal winning. On the other hand, if it is “0” (NO in S131), then whether or not the passage to the second big prize opening 35 is detected (whether or not the game ball has been detected by the second big prize opening sensor 35a). Is determined (S132).

  If there is no passage detection in step S132, the process ends. On the other hand, if there is a passage detection (YES in S132), it is subsequently determined whether or not the value of the second big prize opening valid counter is “0” (S133). The second grand prize opening valid counter is a counter that counts the number of valid winnings to the second big prize opening 35 by a subtraction method. If it is not “0” in step S133, 1 is subtracted from the value of the second big prize opening valid counter (S134), and this processing is finished. On the other hand, if it is “0” (YES in S133), the winning of the second large winning opening 35 is invalidated (S135), that is, notifying the player of the abnormal ball and notifying the abnormal winning, Settings are made (S136). It should be noted that the values of the second big prize opening valid timer and the second big prize opening valid counter are appropriately set at the start of the small hit opening game for opening the second big prize winning opening 35.

  [Specific Area Unauthorized Passing Process] As shown in FIG. 15, in the specific area unauthorized passing process (S123), it is first determined whether or not the specific area 39 is in the valid period (V valid period) (S140). If it is during the effective period of the specific area 39 (YES in S140), this process ends because there is no illegal passage. On the other hand, if it is not during the effective period of the specific area 39 (NO in S140), it is determined whether or not the passage to the specific area 39 has been detected (whether or not the game area has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a) ( S141). If there is no passage detection to the specific area (NO in S141), this process is finished. On the other hand, if there is a passage detection (YES in S141), since it is a passage to the specific area 39 during the V invalid period, an abnormal winning (abnormal passage) is notified and abnormality detection is set ( S142).

  [Second Grand Prize Opening Confirmation Process] As shown in FIG. 16, in the second big prize opening discharge confirmation process (S124), first, whether or not the passage to the second big prize winning opening 35 is detected (second large prize). It is determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by the winning prize sensor 35a (S150). If there is a passage detection, the V grand prize opening / closing counter is incremented by 1 (S151), and the process proceeds to step S152. If there is no passage detection, the process proceeds to step S152 without performing step S151. The V grand prize opening / closing counter is a counter for counting the difference between the winning ball and the discharging ball with respect to the second big winning device 36 (second large winning hole 35) having the specific area 39 (V area) inside. .

  In step S152, it is determined whether or not the passage to the non-specific area 70 is detected (whether or not the game ball has been detected by the non-specific area sensor 70a) (S152). If there is no passage detection, the process proceeds to step S155. On the other hand, if there is a passage detection (YES in S152), it is then determined whether or not the value of the V big prize opening / closing counter is “0” (S153). If it is not “0” (NO in S153), 1 is subtracted from the value of the V big prize opening / closing counter (S154), and the process proceeds to step S155. On the other hand, if it is “0” (YES in S153), it means that there has been an illegal discharged ball from the second big winning opening 35, so that an abnormal winning is notified and an abnormality detection is set (S158). ).

  In step S155, it is determined whether or not the passage to the specific area 39 has been detected (whether or not the game area has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a) (S155). If there is no passage detection, the process ends. On the other hand, if there is a passage detection (YES in S155), it is then determined whether or not the value of the V big prize opening / closing counter is “0” (S156). If it is not “0” (NO in S156), 1 is subtracted from the value of the V prize winning opening / closing counter (S157), and this processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is “0” (YES in S156), it means that there has been an illegal discharge ball (illegal passage to the specific area 39) from the second big prize opening 35, so an abnormal winning (abnormal passing) has occurred. Notification is performed and abnormality detection is set (S158).

  [Sensor Detection Process] As shown in FIG. 17, in the sensor detection process (S106), 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 (see FIG. 17). S201). If the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S201), the process proceeds to step S205. If the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S201), then it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is on standby. Determine (S202). The normal symbol variation waiting state is a state where neither the normal symbol variation display nor the auxiliary game is being performed. If the normal symbol variation standby is not in progress (NO in S202), the process proceeds to step S205. If the normal symbol variation standby is in progress (YES in S202), normal symbol random number acquisition processing (S203) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S203), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value, FIG. 7B) is acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in a predetermined storage area.

  Subsequently, in the sensor detection process (S106), it is determined whether or not a game ball is won at the first start port 20, that is, whether or not a game ball is detected by the first start port sensor 20a (S205). If a game ball has not won at the first starting port 20 (NO at S205), the process proceeds to step S211. If a game ball has won at the first starting port 20 (YES at S205), FIG. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of first special figure reservations, specifically, the value of the counter for counting the number of first special figure reservations provided in the RAM 84) has reached "4" (S206). If the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has reached “4” (YES in S206), the process proceeds to step S211. If the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than “4” (S206) NO), “1” is added to the number of special figure 1 reserved balls (S207).

  Subsequently, special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S208) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S208), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS), the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and the fluctuation The pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) is acquired (that is, the random value group shown in FIG. 7A is acquired), and the acquired special random number value is stored in the first special figure storage unit 85a. It stores in the storage area of the 1st special figure reservation memory | storage part 85a according to the number of 1 reservation balls.

  Subsequently, in the sensor detection process (S106), it is determined whether or not a game ball is won at the second start port 21, that is, whether or not a game ball is detected by the second start port sensor 21a (S211). If no game ball is won at the second starting port 21 (NO at S211), the process is completed, but if a game ball is won at the second starting port 21 (YES at S211), then a special action is performed. It is determined whether or not the status value is “1” (S212). Although the details of the special operation status will be described later, the value of the special operation status being “1” means that neither the special symbol variation display nor the big hit game or the small hit game is being executed.

  If the determination result in step S212 is NO, this process ends. If the determination result in step S212 is YES, a special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S213) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S213), similar to the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S208), the big hit random number counter value (label-TRND-A) and the hit type random number counter value (label -TRND-AS) The reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) are obtained (that is, the random value group shown in FIG. 7A is obtained), and the obtained random number values are obtained. Store in a predetermined storage area.

  [Normal Operation Processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs normal operation processing (S107) shown in FIG. 18 following the sensor detection processing (S106). In the normal operation process (S107), it is first determined whether or not the electric chew 22 is in operation (S301). If the electric chew is not in operation (NO in S301), it is then determined whether or not the normal symbol is stopped (from the start to the end of the normal symbol stop time) (S302). If the normal symbol is not being stopped and displayed (NO in S302), it is then determined whether or not the normal symbol is being changed (S303). If the normal symbol variation display is not in progress (NO in S303), it is then determined whether or not the normal symbol random number before hit determination obtained in step S203 is stored (S304). If there is no normal symbol random number stored (NO in S304), the process ends. Here, “hit determination” means to determine whether or not the game is successful.

  If there is a normal symbol random number stored in step S304 (YES in S304), a hit determination process (S305) is performed. In the hit determination process (S305), it is determined whether or not a hit is made based on a normal symbol hit determination table (hit determination values are “1” to “65535”) shown in FIG. Then, symbol determination processing for setting the symbol stop symbol data corresponding to the result of the hit determination in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84 is performed (S306). That is, in the symbol determination process (S306), if “lost”, data corresponding to “ordinary lose symbol” is set, and if “winning”, data corresponding to “ordinary symbol” is set.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a normal symbol variation time determination process (S307). In the normal symbol variation time determination process (S307), with reference to the ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 8D, 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 having a normal symbol variation time of 3 seconds is selected.

  Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 starts normal symbol variation display using the ordinary symbol variation pattern selected in step S307 (S310). 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 normal symbol variation display is being performed in step S303 described above (YES in S303), it is then determined whether or not the regular symbol variation time has elapsed (S311), and if not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S311), the normal symbol variation display is stopped at the display result (ordinary winning symbol or normal lose symbol) corresponding to the determination result of the normal symbol random number (S312). Then, a normal symbol fluctuation stop command for notifying the sub-control board 90 of the normal symbol fluctuation stop is set (S313), and the normal symbol stop time (500 ms in this embodiment) is set (S314). Finish.

  If the normal symbol stop display is in progress at step S302 described above (YES at S302), then it is determined whether or not the normal symbol stop time set at step S314 has elapsed (S315). If not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S315), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol design data for the normal winning symbol is set (S316). (NO in S316)), this processing is finished. On the other hand, if it is data of a normal winning symbol (that is, if it is a winning symbol (YES in S316)), the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 is set (S317). More specifically, if the time-short state is in effect, the open pattern in the time-short state (see electric-chu open TBL2 in FIG. 10) is set as the open pattern of the electric chew 22. On the other hand, if it is in the non-time-short state, the open pattern in the non-time-short state (see electric-chu open TBL1 in FIG. 10) 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 S317 (S318).

  Further, if the electric chew 22 is operating in the above-described step S301 (YES in S301), it is subsequently determined whether or not the operating time of the electric chew 22 has elapsed (S319). Finish the process. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S319), the operation of the electric chew 22 is terminated (S320).

  [Special Operation Process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs a special operation process (S108) shown in FIG. 19 after the normal operation process (S107). In the special action process (S108), the process related to the special symbol display 41 and the special prize device (the first big prize apparatus 31 and the second big prize apparatus 36) is divided into five stages. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ". If the “special operation status” is “1” (YES in S901), a special symbol standby process (S902) is performed. If the “special operation status” is “2” (NO in S901) , YES in S903), special symbol changing processing (S904) is performed, and if the "special action status" is "3" (NO in S901, S903, YES in S905), special symbol confirmation processing (S906 ), And when the “special operation status” is “4” (NO in S901, S903, and S905, YES in S907), special electric accessory processing 1 (S908) as a jackpot game is performed, and “ When the “special operation status” is “5” (S901, S903, S905, and S907 are all NO), special electric accessory processing 2 (S909) as a small hit game is performed. The special operation status is “1” by default.

  [Special Symbol Waiting Process] As shown in FIG. 20, in the special symbol waiting process (S902), first, the random number counter value group acquired due to winning at the second starting port 21 is stored (the random number acquired in step S213). It is determined whether or not a counter value group is stored (S1001). If the random number counter value group acquired in step S213 is not stored (YES in S1001), then, whether or not the number of retained balls at the first start port 20 (ie, the number of retained balls in Special Figure 1) is “0”. Is determined (S1007). If the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is “0” (YES in S1007), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning in the first start port 20, It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is set as a standby screen (a demo screen for waiting for customers) (S1013). If so (YES in S1013), the process ends. If not (S1013) NO), standby screen setting processing (S1014) is performed. In the standby screen setting process (S1014), after waiting for elapse of a predetermined standby time, a customer standby command for displaying the standby screen is set.

  In step S1001, if there is a storage of the random number counter value group acquired in step S213 (NO in S1001), a special figure 2 big hit determination process (S1002) and a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1003) described later are performed. Do. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 clears the storage of the random number counter value group acquired in step S213 (S1005), and executes the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1006). In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1006), 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 (S1006) includes the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 2 big hit determination process (S1002). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1003) (information including fluctuation time information) are included.

  In addition, although there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning at the second starting port 21 (YES in S1001), the special figure 1 holding ball number is not “0” (NO in S1007), that is, When there is one or more random number counter value groups (holding information in FIG. 1) acquired due to winning at the first starting port 20, the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008) and FIG. 1 Fluctuation pattern selection processing (S1009) is performed. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the special figure 1 reserved ball number by one (S1010). 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 (S1011). 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 (S1012). In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1012), 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 (S1012) includes the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1008). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1009) (information including fluctuation time information) are included.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation of the special figure 2 is executed with priority over the fluctuation of the special figure 1. In this embodiment, the small win winning probability is set so that most of the lottery results shown in FIG. 2 are the small wins (see FIG. 8A).

  [Special Figure 2 jackpot determination process (Special Figure 1 jackpot determination process)] Special Figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002) and Special Figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008) are based on FIG. It explains collectively. As shown in FIG. 21, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002) or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008), first, a jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read as a judgment value (S1101). ). Specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002), the jackpot random number counter value acquired in step S213 is read. Further, in the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1008), the big special random number counter value stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 85a of the RAM 84 (specifically, the storage area corresponding to the first special figure holding) is calculated. read out.

  Next, a jackpot determination table (FIG. 8A) is set (S1102). Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is based on the set jackpot determination table (S1103). That is, it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A) matches any of the jackpot determination values “65200” to “65535” (see FIG. 8A). If the result of the jackpot determination (S1103) is “big hit”, the jackpot flag is turned on (S1104), and the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read to determine the hit type determination shown in FIG. The jackpot type is determined based on the table (S1105). After determining the jackpot type (S1105), the special figure stop symbol data (see FIG. 6) corresponding to the jackpot type (type of jackpot symbol) is set in the hit type buffer provided in the RAM 84 (S1106), and the process ends. .

  On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination (S1103) is not “big hit”, it is determined whether or not the jackpot (S1107). Specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002), it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number counter value matches any one of “0” to “65198” which are the jackpot determination values (FIG. 8A). (See the special figure 2 column). Also, in the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1008), in order to set the small win winning probability to zero (see the special figure 1 column in FIG. 8A), no matter how many big random number counter values, step S1107 Then, it is determined that the small hit is not won.

  If the result of the small hit determination (S1107) is “small hit”, the small hit flag is turned ON (S1108), and the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read and shown in FIG. The small hit type is determined based on the hit type determination table (S1109). After determining the small hit type (S1109), special figure stop symbol data (see FIG. 6) corresponding to the small hit type (small hit symbol type) is set in the hit type buffer provided in the RAM 84 (S1110). Finish the process. In addition, you may provide the random number which determines whether it is a small hit or not separately from the big hit random number.

  Moreover, since it is not a big hit (NO in S1103) and is not a small hit (NO in S1107), it is “losing”, so the special figure stop symbol data (01H) corresponding to the missing symbol is set (S1111), This process is finished. In the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008), if NO is determined in step S1103, the process of step S1111 may be performed immediately without performing the process of step S1107.

  [Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process)] The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1003) and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1009) have the same process flow. A description will be given based on FIG. 22 and FIG. As shown in FIG. 22, in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1003) or the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1009), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the short-time state (whether or not the short-time flag is ON). (S1301).

  If it is not the time saving state (NO in S1301), that is, if it is not the time saving state, it is subsequently determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1302). If it is ON (YES in S1302), the variable pattern random number counter value (label −) is referred to by referring to the non-time-short state medium jackpot table (the portion corresponding to the non-time-short state and jackpot in the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. A variation pattern is selected based on (TRND-T1 value) (S1303). As shown in FIG. 9, 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.

  In step S1302, if the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1302), it is determined whether the small hit flag is ON (S1304). If it is ON (YES in S1304), based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value by referring to the non-short-time state small and medium hit table (the portion corresponding to the non-short-time state and small hit in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9) The variation pattern is selected (S1305).

  In step S1304, if the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1304), it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is a reach random number value (S1306). As shown in FIG. 8B, the reach establishment random number value is “0” to “11” in the time reduction state, and “0” to “27” in the non-time reduction state. In other words, the time-short state is less likely to reach the lost time than the non-time-short state. This is for speeding up the execution tempo of special symbol variation (special symbol variation display) by selecting more reachless loses with a short variation time in the short time state. When the reach random number counter value is a reach establishment random number value (YES in S1306), that is, when there is a reach loss, the reach loss table during the non-time-short state (the non-time-short state among the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9) The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the loss with reach) (S1307).

  On the other hand, when the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1306), that is, when there is no reach loss, the reach-less loss table during the non-time-short state (the non-time-short among the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9). The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the state and the portion corresponding to the loss without reach (S1308). It should be noted that the function of shortening and changing according to the number of reserved balls is activated at the time of losing without reach. That is, when the number of reserved balls in 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 in the special symbol is “0” to “2”. It has come to be.

  If it is determined in step S1301 that the gaming state is the short-time state (YES in S1301), as shown in FIG. 23, the reference variation pattern determination table is the table in the short-time state (the variation pattern shown in FIG. 9). Processing (S1309 to S1315) is performed in the same flow as steps S1302 to S1308 except that the determination table is a portion corresponding to the short-time state. That is, if the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1309), the fluctuation pattern random number counter value is referred to by referring to the short-time state medium jackpot table (the portion corresponding to the short-time state and jackpot in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9). Based on this, a variation pattern is selected (S1310).

  If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1311), the variation pattern random number counter is referred to by referring to the short / medium state small / medium hit table (the portion corresponding to the short time state and small hit in the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9). A variation pattern is selected based on the value (S1312). If the reach random number counter value is a reach-achieved random value (YES in S1313), refer to the reach-with-reach table in the short-time state (the portion corresponding to the short-time state and reach-out loss in the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9). Then, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1314). If the reach random number counter value is not the reach random number value (NO in S1313), refer to the reach-less loss table during the short-time state (the portion corresponding to the short-time state and no reach loss in the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9). Then, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1315).

  In the variation pattern determination table in the short-time state (the portion corresponding to the short-time state in the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9), the probability that a variation pattern with a long variation time is selected when the big hit is won is greater than in the non-short-time state. Is also low. That is, it is easier to select a variation pattern having a shorter variation time than in the non-time-short state. Also, in the short-time state, the lottery shown in FIG. 2 is frequently executed, and most of the lottery results are won by a small win. Therefore, the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation time of 3000 ms corresponding to the small hit fluctuation (the special figure fluctuation stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol) is mainly selected. As described above, 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-time-short state.

  After selecting the variation pattern as described above, as shown in FIG. 22, the selected variation pattern is set (S1316), and this process is completed. The information on the variation pattern set in step S1316 is included in the variation start command set in step S1006 or S1012 in the special symbol standby process (S902).

  [Special Symbol Variation Processing] As shown in FIG. 24, in the special symbol variation processing (S904), first, the variation time of the special symbol (variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in step S1003 or S1009, FIG. 9). It is determined whether or not (see) has elapsed (S1501). If it has not elapsed (NO in S1501), this 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 S1501), the variation stop command is set (S1502), and the special operation status is set to “3” (S1503). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the special symbol variation display with the symbol (big hit symbol, small bonus symbol or lost symbol) according to the set special symbol stop symbol data (S1504) Finish the process.

  [Special Symbol Determination Processing] As shown in FIG. 25, in the special symbol determination processing (S906), first, the special symbol stop time (stop time determined according to the variation pattern selected in step S1003 or S1009, see FIG. 9). It is determined whether or not elapses (S1601). If it has not elapsed (NO in S1601), the process is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1601), a gaming state management process described later is performed (S1602).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1603). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1603), the special operation status is set to “4” (S1604). Then, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S1605). If it is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1607, but if it is ON, the time reduction flag is turned OFF (S1606) and the process proceeds to step S1607. . Thereby, during execution of the jackpot game, it is controlled to a non-time-short state. 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 the present embodiment is a low base state in the sense that there is no winning support due to frequent opening of the electric chew 22 and is not based on the base up based on the operation of the big winning device. Absent.

  In step S1607, it is determined whether the right-handed notification display 49 is turned off. That is, it is determined whether or not the driving area notification is not executed. If the right-handed notification display 49 is not turned off (NO in S1607), that is, if the right-handed notification display 49 is lit and the driving area notification is being executed, step S1608 is skipped and step S1608 is skipped. Proceed to S1609. On the other hand, when the right-handed notification display 49 is turned off (YES in S1607), that is, when the driving area notification is not executed, the right-handed notification display 49 is turned on (S1608) and step S1609 is entered. move on. Thus, it is possible to start the big hit game while executing the driving area notification. In this embodiment, as described above, the right-handed jackpot game is to be performed, so that the right-hand-notification indicator 49 is turned on to perform the driving area notification, so that the correct gaming method related to the jackpot game is played. It is possible to show to the person.

  Thereafter, in order to start the jackpot game, a jackpot opening command (see FIG. 6) is set (S1609), and the opening of the jackpot game is started (measurement of the opening time of the jackpot game is started) (S1610). Subsequent to step S1610, the game control microcomputer 81 sets an opening pattern (refer to FIG. 6 for details) according to the type of the winning jackpot symbol (S1611). At this time, the value of the big winning opening releasing counter for counting the number of opening of the big winning opening during the special game is set to a value according to the type of the winning jackpot symbol. Note that the release pattern set (data set corresponding to the release pattern) may be performed for each round.

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not ON in step S1603 (NO in S1603), it is subsequently determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1612). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1612), the special operation status is set to “5” (S1613). When the small hit flag is ON, it is not turned OFF even if the time reduction flag is ON.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the right-handed notification display 49 is turned off (S1614). When the right-handed notification indicator 49 is not turned off (NO in S1614), that is, when the right-handed notification indicator 49 is lit and executing the driving area notification, step S1615 is skipped and step S1615 is skipped. Proceed to S1616. On the other hand, when the right-handed notification display 49 is turned off (YES in S1614), that is, when the driving area notification is not executed, the right-handed notification display 49 is turned on (S1615) and the process goes to step S1616. move on. Thus, it is possible to start the small hit game while executing the driving area notification. In this embodiment, as described above, a right-handed small hitting game is to be performed. Therefore, the right-handed notification display 49 is turned on to perform a driving area notification, so that a correct gaming method related to the small hitting game is performed. Can be shown to the player.

  Thereafter, in order to start a small hit game, a small hit opening command (see FIG. 6) is set (S1616), and the small hit game opening is started (measurement of the small hit game opening time is started) (S1617). ).

  Subsequent to step S1617, the game control microcomputer 81 sets an opening pattern (refer to FIG. 6 for details) corresponding to the type of the winning small winning symbol (S1618). At this time, the value of the special winning opening opening counter is set to a value corresponding to the type of the winning small winning symbol. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 turns on the sorting member operation flag (S1619), and ends the present process. The distribution member operation flag is a flag indicating that it is a period during which the distribution member 71 is operated. That is, in this embodiment, the operation of the sorting member 71 is started together with the opening of the small hit game.

  If the small hit flag is not ON in step S1612 (NO in S1612), neither the big hit game nor the small hit game is started, so the special operation status is set to “1” (S1620), and this process ends.

  [Game State Management Process] As shown in FIG. 26, in the game state management process (S1602), first, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S1701). If it is ON (YES in S1701), the value of the time counter that decrements the number of special symbol changes executed during the time reduction state by 1 is decremented (S1702), and the value of the time counter is "0". It is determined whether or not there is (S1703). If it is “0” (YES in S1703), the time reduction flag is turned off (S1704), the right-handed notification display 49 is turned off (S1705), and this processing is completed.

  Note that the gaming state is changed from the time-saving state to the non-time-saving state and the low base state (normal gaming state) in accordance with the processing in step S1704 (processing for updating the time-saving flag from ON to OFF). In the present embodiment, as described above, when the gaming state is a non-time-short state and a low base state (normal gaming state), the game is advanced not by right-handed but by left-handed easily entering the first starting port 20. It is supposed to be. For this reason, it is possible to show the player the correct gaming method in the non-time-saving state and the low base state (normal gaming state) by turning off the right-handed notification indicator 49 and not performing the driving area notification. ing. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, the value of the hour / hour counter is set to “99” when shifting to the hour / hour state. This point will be described later.

  [Special Electric Power Object Process 1 (Big Bonus Game)] The special electric game object process 1 is a process for executing a big hit game (special game) such as a type 1 big hit game or a type 2 big hit game. As shown in FIG. 27, in the special electric accessory processing 1 (S908), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2001). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the first big winning device 31 is all ended in the winning jackpot game.

  If the big hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2001), it is determined whether or not the first big prize opening 30 is being opened (that is, whether or not the first big prize winning device 31 is being opened) (S2002). If it is not open (NO in S2002), it is determined whether it is time to open the first big prize opening 30, that is, the time when the first big prize opening 30 starts after the time of the big hit opening. It is determined whether or not an interval time between opening has been reached or a time for starting the next opening has been reached (S2003).

  If the decision result in the step S2003 is NO, the process is finished as it is. On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S2003 is YES, the first big prize opening 30 is opened according to the set opening pattern (S2004).

  In subsequent step S2005, a round designation command transmission determination process is performed. In the round designation command transmission determination process (S2005), it is determined whether or not the opening of the big winning opening in step S2004 is the first release in one round game. A round designation command including information on the number of rounds is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the large winning opening is not opened a plurality of times during one round game. Therefore, in this step S2005, a round designation command is always set.

  If the first grand prize opening 30 is being opened in step S2002 (YES in S2002), the number of prizes received in the first big prize opening 30 in the round game reaches the specified maximum number (8 in this embodiment). It is determined whether or not (S2006). If the prescribed number of winnings has not been reached (NO in S2006), whether or not the time for closing the first grand prize opening 30 has been reached (that is, a predetermined opening time after the first big prize opening 30 is opened (see FIG. 6). ) Is determined (S2007). If the opening time of the first big winning opening 30 has not elapsed (NO in S2007), the present process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the specified number of winnings has been reached (YES in S2006) or when the opening time of the first big winning opening 30 has elapsed (YES in S2007), that is, either of the two opening end conditions If it is satisfied, the first big prize opening 30 is closed (closed) (S2008). Then, the value of the big prize opening opening counter is decremented by 1 (S2009), and it is determined whether or not the value of the big winning opening opening counter is “0” (S2010). If it is not “0” (NO in S2010), the process is finished to start the next release.

  On the other hand, if it is “0” (YES in S2010), the jackpot ending command is set to end the jackpot game (S2011), and the jackpot game ending is started (measurement of the jackpot game ending time is started). (S2012). Then, the jackpot end flag is set and the process ends (S2013).

  Also, if the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2001 (YES in S2001), it is determined whether or not the jackpot ending time has elapsed since the opening of the first jackpot 30 in the jackpot game has been completed. However, if the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2014), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2014), the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2015) and the jackpot flag is turned off (S2016). Then, after setting the special operation status to “1” (S2017), a game state setting process (S2018) described later is performed, and this process ends.

  [Game State Setting Process] As shown in FIG. 28, in the game state setting process (S2018), first of all, the jackpot game executed this time is short-time hit (ie, “4R short-time big hit”, “15R short-time big hit”, “16R (substantially 15R). It is determined whether or not the game is a jackpot game that was executed in response to the winning of “Short-time bonus” or “16R (substantially 4R) short-time bonus”) (S2101). 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 determination (step S1105 or step S1109 in FIG. 21). If the decision result in the step S2101 is YES, the time reduction flag is turned ON (S2102), the time reduction counter is set to “99” (S2103), and this processing is ended. As a result, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes a short time state and a high base state. This gaming state is ended when the condition for either the special symbol variation display is performed 99 times or the next jackpot game is executed. That is, in this embodiment, the short time state and the high base state substantially continue until the next jackpot game is executed.

  On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S2101 is NO, the process advances to a step S2104 without performing the steps S2102 and S2103. As a result, the game state after the current jackpot game becomes a non-time-saving state and a low base state (normal game state). In step S2104, the right-handed notification display 49 is turned off, and this process ends. In the process of step S2104, the correct game method in the non-time-short state and the low base state (normal game state) is shown to the player by turning off the right-handed notification indicator 49 and not performing the driving area notification. Is possible.

  [Special Electric Charging Object Process 2 (Small Winning Game)] The special electric game object processing 2 is a process for executing a small hitting game (specific opening game) for opening the second big winning device 36 having the specific area 39. It is. As shown in FIGS. 29 and 30, in the special electric accessory processing 2 (S909), first, it is determined whether or not the small hit end flag is ON (S2301). The small hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second big prize winning device 36 has ended in the small hit game.

  If the small win end flag is not ON (NO in S2301), it is determined whether or not the second big prize opening 35 is being opened (that is, whether or not the second big prize winning device 36 is being opened) (S2302). If it is not open (NO in S2302), it is determined whether or not it is time to open the second grand prize opening 35, that is, the predetermined pre-opening interval (opening per small opening) has passed, and the second big prize opening It is determined whether or not it is time to start opening 35 (S2303).

  If the decision result in the step S2303 is NO, the process is finished as it is. On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S2303 is YES, the second big prize winning opening 35 is opened according to the opening pattern (see FIG. 6) corresponding to the type of the winning bonus symbol (S2304).

  If the second big prize opening 35 is being opened in step S2302 (YES in S2302), whether or not the number of winning prizes in the second big prize opening 35 has reached the specified maximum number (8 in this embodiment). Is determined (S2305). If the specified number of winnings has not been reached (NO in S2305), whether or not the time for closing the second grand prize opening 35 has been reached (that is, the predetermined opening time (see FIG. 6) after the second big prize opening 35 is opened). As shown, it is determined whether or not 1.6 seconds) has elapsed in this embodiment (S2306). If the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 has not elapsed (NO in S2306), the present process ends.

  On the other hand, when the specified number of winnings has been reached (YES in S2305) or when the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 has elapsed (YES in S2306), that is, either of the two opening end conditions If it is satisfied, the second big prize opening 35 is closed (closed) (S2307). Then, the value of the special winning opening opening counter is decremented by 1 (S2308), and a small hit end flag is set (S2309). Next, the interval time after closing (the ball brushing time for the second big prize opening 35) is set in the timer provided in the RAM 84 (S2310), and this processing is completed.

  If the small hit end flag is ON in step S2301 (YES in S2301), as shown in FIG. 30, it is determined whether or not the interval time after closing has elapsed (S2311), and the interval time after closing has elapsed. If not (NO in S2311), the process ends. On the other hand, if the interval time after closing has elapsed (YES in S2311), it is subsequently determined whether or not the value of the V big prize opening / closing counter is “0” (S2312). That is, it is determined whether or not the number of winning balls and the number of discharged balls in the second big winning device 36 in the small hit game match (S2312).

  The interval time after the closing is set to a time longer than the time required for the game ball won in the second grand prize opening 35 to be discharged from the second big prize device 36. Therefore, the value of the V grand prize opening / closing counter is not “0” even though the interval time has elapsed after closing, the fact that the distribution member 71 stops the rolling of the game ball in the second big prize winning device 36. There is a possibility that an error such as so-called “ball biting” occurs. Therefore, if the determination result in step S2312 is NO, error processing (S2313) is performed.

  In the error processing (S2313), the sorting member 71 is caused to perform a retry operation (an operation for returning the sorting member 71 to the passage blocking state after returning the sorting member 71 to the passage permission state). When the value of the V grand prize opening / closing counter does not become “0” even though the retry operation is performed (specifically, after the sorting member 71 is returned from the passage-permitted state to the passage-blocked state by the retry operation) In the case where the number of winning / discharging balls with respect to the second big winning device 36 does not match even after a predetermined time), the effect control microcomputer 91 is notified of the occurrence of an error that the number of winning / discharging balls of the second big winning device 36 does not match. Set the command to notify in the output buffer. When the effect control microcomputer 91 receives this command, the effect control microcomputer 91 displays a predetermined error notification image on the display screen 7a. Note that the error notification image may be displayed before the sorting member 71 performs the retry operation in the error processing (S2313).

  If the determination result in step S2312 is YES (that is, if the winning / ejecting ball number matching determination that the number of winning balls and the number of discharged balls corresponding to the second large winning device 36 is the same) is made for game control The microcomputer 81 turns off the small hit end flag (S2314), turns off the small hit flag (S2315), and proceeds to step S2316. In step S2316, it is determined whether the V flag is ON. The V flag is a flag indicating that a game ball has passed to the specific area 39 during the small hit game, and is turned on in step S2603 (see FIG. 32) described later. If this V flag is not ON (NO in S2316), the type 2 jackpot game is not executed, so the value of the big prize opening release counter is cleared to “0” (S2317) and the special operation status is set to “1”. Set (S2318), and the process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the V flag is ON (YES in S2316), the game control microcomputer 81 turns off the V flag (S2319) and turns on the big hit flag (S2320) in order to execute the two-type big hit game. The special operation status is set to “4” (S2321). Subsequently, if the time reduction flag is ON (YES in S2322), the time reduction flag is turned OFF (S2323).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the right-handed notification display 49 is turned off (S2324). That is, it is determined whether or not the driving area notification is not executed. When the right-handed notification display 49 is not turned off (NO in S2324), that is, when the right-handed notification display 49 is turned on and the driving area notification is being executed, step S2325 is skipped and the step Proceed to S2326. On the other hand, when the right-handed notification display 49 is turned off (YES in S2324), that is, when the driving area notification is not executed, the right-handed notification display 49 is turned on (S2325) and the process goes to step S2326. move on. Thus, it is possible to start the jackpot game while executing the driving area notification, and it is possible to show the player the correct game method related to the jackpot game.

  In step S2326, a jackpot opening command (corresponding to the second command, see FIG. 6) is set. Then, the opening of the jackpot game is started (measurement of the opening time of the jackpot game is started) (S2327). Thereby, it shifts from the small hit game which opens the 2nd big winning opening 35 for a short time to the 2 type big hit game.

  [Distributing Member Control Processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs the distributing member control processing (S109) after the special operation processing (S108) (see FIG. 12). In the sorting member control process (S109), as shown in FIG. 31, it is first determined whether or not the sorting member operation flag is ON (S2501). If the sorting member operation flag is not ON, this process is finished. On the other hand, if the distribution member operation flag is ON, since the opening of the small hit game has started (see FIG. 25), the distribution member operation processing (in order to operate the distribution member 71 in a predetermined operation pattern) S2502) and V valid period setting processing (S2503).

  In the distribution member operation process (S2502), a timer for measuring the operation time of the distribution member 71 is set, and the distribution member 71 is reached when the distribution member 71 is released based on the time measured using the timer. The solenoid 73 is turned on, and the distribution member solenoid 73 is turned off when the distribution member 71 is closed. Thereby, the distribution member 71 will move by a fixed operation | movement from the start of the opening of a small hit game. This constant operation is, for example, a series of operations consisting of “interval before opening (closing the specific area 39) → V opening (opening the specific area 39) → interval after closing (closing the specific area 39)”.

  In the V effective period setting process (S2503), the V effective period is set for the constant operation of the sorting member 71 as described above. The V effective period is a period during which the detection of the specific area sensor 39a is considered effective and the V flag is turned on. The V effective period is from the start of opening of the specific area 39 (when the distribution member 71 is controlled to be allowed to pass) until a predetermined time elapses. The predetermined time is set to be longer than the opening time of the specific area 39 (the time during which the sorting member 71 is controlled to be allowed to pass). This is in consideration of a time lag until the game ball that has passed the arrangement position of the distribution member 71 reaches the specific region 39.

  Specifically, in the V validity period setting process (S2503), a timer for measuring the V validity period is set, and the V validity is reached when it is time to activate the specific area 39 based on the time measurement using the timer. The flag is turned on and the V valid flag is turned off when it is time to invalidate the specific area 39. In step S2602 of the specific area sensor detection process (S110) to be described later, it is determined whether or not the V effective period is in effect by determining whether or not the V effective flag is ON.

  Subsequent to the V valid period setting process (S2503), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the operation of the sorting member 71 is completed (S2504). Specifically, based on the timer for measuring the operation time of the distribution member 71 set in step S2502, whether the total operation time from the start of the distribution member 71 to the end has elapsed Determine whether or not. If the operation of the sorting member 71 is not finished, the present process is finished as it is. On the other hand, if the operation of the distribution member 71 has been completed, the distribution member operation flag is turned off (S2505), and this process is terminated.

  [Specific Area Sensor Detection Processing] Returning to the description of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81. The game control microcomputer 81 performs a specific area sensor detection process (S110) subsequent to the sorting member control process (S109) (see FIG. 12). In the specific area sensor detection process (S110), as shown in FIG. 32, it is first determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2601). If there is no detection (NO in S2601), the process is terminated. If there is a detection (YES in S2601), it is determined whether or not it is in the V valid period (S2602). The V effective period is a period set in the V effective period setting process (S2503) in the above-described sorting member control process (FIG. 31).

  If it is determined in step S2602 that the V valid period is in effect (YES in S2602), the V flag is turned on (S2603), a V passing command is set (S2604), and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2602 that the V effective period is not in effect (NO in S2602), the specific area sensor detection process is terminated without performing the processes in steps S2603 and S2604. The V pass command is a command for causing the sub-control board 90 to notify V pass (pass through the specific area 39).

6). Operation of effect control microcomputer 91 [Sub-control main processing] Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the explanation of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM 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 is performed (S4001). 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. That is, 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, but the power-off signal is turned ON due to a power failure or the like. However, if 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. Further, 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 values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. The effect determining random numbers include a random effect pattern determining random number for determining a variable effect pattern, a notice effect determining random number for determining various notification effects, and the like. 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, a command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100. The image control board 100 that has received the command executes various effects (decorative symbol variation effect, special game effect, right-handed notification effect, effect effect, demonstration effect, etc.) using the image display device 7 in accordance with the command. To do. The sub control board 90 outputs sound from the speaker 67 via the sound control board 106 or the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp via the lamp control board 107 as various effects are executed by the image control board 100. 66 is caused to emit light, or the decorative movable body 15 is driven. Next, the production control microcomputer 91 permits interruption (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, the processing is terminated, and if it is ON, 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 with priority over other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

  [1 ms Timer Interrupt Process] The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a 1 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 35, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), an input process (S4201) is first performed. In the input process (S4201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on detection signals from the effect button detection switch 63a and the select button detection switch 64a (see FIG. 5).

  Subsequently, lamp data output processing (S4202) is performed. In the lamp data output process (S4202), the lamp data created in the other process (S4309) in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (to be described later) is sent to the lamp control board 107 in order to cause the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 to emit light at a timing suitable for the production. Output. That is, the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 are made to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the lamp data.

  Next, drive control processing (S4203) is performed. In the drive control process (S4203), drive data (data for driving the decorative movable body 15) is created or output so as to drive the decorative movable body 15 at a timing that matches the effect. That is, the decorative movable body 15 is driven in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data.

  Then, the watchdog timer process (S4204) for setting the reset of the watchdog timer is performed, and this process is finished.

  [10 ms Timer Interrupt Processing] The 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) is executed every time an interrupt pulse with a 10 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 36, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), the effect control microcomputer 91 first performs a received command analysis process (S4301) described later. 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.

  After that, a changing right-handed notifying effect process (S4304), a suggestion effect process before opening (S4305), and a jackpot end effect process (S4306) are performed. Then, a ramp process (S4307) is performed. In the lamp processing (S4307), the creation of lamp data (data for controlling the light emission of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) and the time management of the light emission effect are performed. Next, voice control processing (S4308) is performed. In the voice control process (S4308), voice data (data for controlling voice output from the speaker 67) is created, output to the voice control board 106, time management of voice effects, and the like. Thereby, the sound suitable for the effect to be executed is output from the speaker 67.

  Subsequently, other processing (S4309) such as updating the effect determination random number is executed, and this processing is completed.

  [Receiving Command Analysis Processing] As shown in FIG. 37, in the receiving command analysis processing (S4301), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 has received a variation start command (set in S1006 or S1012) from the main control board 80. If it is received (YES in S4401), a variation effect start process (S4402) and a first sub game state setting process (S4403) described later are performed. In the variation effect start process (S4402), based on the variation start command, a combination of effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R to be finally stopped and displayed is selected, or a variation effect pattern is selected. Then, a variation effect start command for starting the effect symbol variation effect with the selected effect symbol and variation effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a variation stop command (set in S1502) has been received from the main control board 80 (S4404), and if received (YES in S4404), variation effect end processing (S4405) is performed. In the variation effect end process (S4405), the variation stop command is analyzed, and a variation effect end command for ending the variation effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 based on the analysis result.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not an opening command (set in S1608 or S1616) has been received from the main control board 80 (S4406), and if received (YES in S4406), a special game effect selection process (described later) ( S4407), pre-opening suggestion effect timer processing (S4408), right-handed notification effect prohibition processing (S4409), and second sub game state setting processing (S4410).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a round designation command (set in S2005) is received from the main control board 80 (S4411), and if received (YES in S4411), an opening suggestion effect process (S4412) described later is performed. .

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not an ending command (set in S2011) has been received from the main control board 80 (S4413), and if received (YES in S4413), a third image effect timer is set (S4414). The third image effect timer is for starting execution of a third image effect to be described later. This third image effect timer is a subtraction method (countdown). In this embodiment, when the ending command is received, a value corresponding to a predetermined time (specifically, 20 seconds) is set in the third image effect timer, and the third image effect timer is started.

  Subsequent to step S4414, an effect end command for a right-handed notification effect to be described later is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4415). When the effect end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 is executing on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 based on the received effect end command. The right-handed notification effect is terminated.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a V pass command (set in S2604) has been received from the main control board 80 (S4416). If received (YES in S4416), an effect start command for the V pass notification effect is stored in the RAM 94. Set in the output buffer (S4417). The V passing notification effect is an effect for notifying the player that there has been a V passing (passing to the specific area 39). This form is an effect of displaying a predetermined V passage notification image (for example, a character image indicating a character “V”) on the display screen 7a. The display of the character image of “V” as the V passage notification effect has a meaning as a jackpot winning notification in the pachinko gaming machine 1 that executes the jackpot game based on the passage to the specific area 39. The V passage notification effect may be in another form such as outputting a special sound effect from the speaker 67.

  Subsequently, as other processing (S4418), processing based on reception of a command other than the above-described commands (for example, each command generated at the start or stop of fluctuation of a normal symbol) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is completed. .

  [First Sub-side Game State Setting Process] The first sub-side game state setting process is a process for updating information related to the game state stored in the sub-control board 90 in response to the reception of the change start command. . As shown in FIG. 38, in the first sub-side game state setting process (S4403), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the received variation start command (S4601) and determines whether or not the current game state is the short-time state. Is determined (S4602). In this embodiment, as described above, the change start command includes information on the change pattern set in step S1316. This variation pattern is selected according to the gaming state in the variation pattern selection process (FIGS. 22 and 23) described above. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 91 can determine whether or not the current gaming state is the short-time state based on the information regarding the variation pattern included in the received variation start command.

  If the current gaming state is the short-time state (YES in S4602), it is subsequently determined whether or not the gaming state status is “0” (S4603). As shown in the table of FIG. 38, the gaming state status “1” indicates that the gaming state is a short-time state, and the gaming state status “0” indicates that the gaming state is a non-short-time state. ing. In other words, the game state status is for indicating that the current game state is a short time state. This gaming state status is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94 of the effect control microcomputer 91.

  If the gaming state status is not “0” (NO in S4603), that is, “1”, the processing ends with the gaming state status being “1”, but if the gaming state status is “0”. (YES in S4603), the gaming state status is changed to “1” (S4604), and this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S4602 that the current gaming state is not the short-time state (NO in S4602), that is, if it is a non-short-time state, it is subsequently determined whether the gaming state status is “1” (S4605). If the gaming state status is not “1” (NO in S4605), that is, if it is “0”, the processing ends with the gaming state status being “0”, but if the gaming state status is “1”. (YES in S4605), the game state status is cleared to zero (S4606), and the process is terminated. Thus, in the first sub-side gaming state setting process, at the start of the special symbol variation, the information regarding the gaming state stored in the sub-control board 90 is matched with the gaming state information stored in the gaming control microcomputer 81. Is possible.

  [Special Game Effect Selection Processing] The special game effect selection process (S4407) shown in FIG. 39 is a small hit game effect (small hit effect) associated with the execution of the small hit game or a big hit game effect associated with the execution of the big hit game. This is a process of selecting an effect pattern (content) excluding a later-described third image effect (corresponding to a special game effect).

  As shown in FIG. 39, in the special game effect selection process (S4407), first, an opening command is analyzed (S4801). In the present embodiment, the opening command includes information related to special figure stop symbol data set at the time of winning determination for big win or small win, and information on the gaming state at the time of winning (see FIG. 6).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the opening of the small hit game is based on the analysis result of the opening command (S4802). If the determination result is YES, an effect pattern for a small hit effect is selected (S4803), and the process proceeds to step S4807.

  On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S4802 is NO, it is subsequently judged whether or not the opening of the 4R type 1 big hit game or the 4R type 2 big hit game is substantially started (S4804). If this determination result is YES, an effect pattern of 4R effect (a jackpot effect executed during 4R or substantially 4R jackpot game) is selected (S4805), and the process proceeds to step S4807.

  The 4R effect includes a first image effect and a second image effect. The first image effect is an image effect that is performed for a predetermined period (15 seconds in this embodiment) from the start of the 4R type 1 big hit game or the substantially 4R type 2 big hit game. That is, the first image effect is for indicating the start of the jackpot game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 47 (A), the effect is an effect using an effect image P1 in which a character string “BATTLE BONUS!” Is displayed at the center of the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. In this embodiment, since the first image effect is performed for 15 seconds from the start of the jackpot game, it ends in the middle of the opening period of 30 seconds.

  The second image effect is an image effect that is executed for a predetermined period (150 seconds) following the first image effect. Specifically, it is a series of image effects (moving image effects) using the images shown in FIGS. 47 (B), 47 (C), 47 (D), and 47 (E). This second image effect is a battle effect in which the main character appearing in the original that is the motif of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the enemy character compete. In other words, the entire production, where the main character and the enemy character compete, has a strong story. Therefore, when such a second image effect is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the player's line of sight is lost, and the player's attention is kept until the second image effect ends. There is a risk of concentrating on the second image effect.

  Moreover, although the latter half of the second image effect is not shown, the content of the effect differs depending on the game state controlled after the big hit game. Specifically, when the game state after the jackpot game is controlled to the short-time state and the high base state, the second image effect ends with the content that the hero character wins the enemy character, and after the jackpot game, the non-short-time state and In the case of controlling to the low base state, the second image effect ends with the content that the hero character is defeated by the enemy character. Therefore, for a player who is interested in what the gaming state is after the jackpot game, the second image effect tends to be viewed to the end.

  Returning to FIG. 39, if the determination result in step S4804 is NO, since the opening of the 15R type 1 big hit game or the substantial 15R type 2 big hit game starts, the 15R effect (15R or substantially 15R Is selected (S4806), and the process proceeds to step S4807.

  The 15R effect includes the first image effect and the fourth image effect described above. The fourth image effect is an image effect that is executed for a predetermined period (300 seconds) following the first image effect. The fourth image effect is an image effect (moving image effect) having a content different from that of the second image effect. Specifically, it is a PV (promotion video) image production of the main character appearing in the original that is the motif of this pachinko machine 1. That is, it is a moving image effect of the same mode. In addition, music is output from the speaker 67 in accordance with the moving image effect. Thus, the fourth image effect is a series of effects similar to the second image effect. Therefore, when such a fourth image effect is executed, there is a possibility that the player's attention about vision and hearing will be concentrated on the fourth image effect until the fourth image effect ends.

  In step S4807, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets an opening effect start command for starting the effect for small hit, 4R effect or 15R effect in the output buffer of the RAM 94 with the effect pattern selected in the above process. To do.

  When the opening effect start command set in step S4807 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads a predetermined effect image from the ROM 103, and displays the image display device. 7 on the display screen 7a. For example, if step S4805 has been executed and the 4R production effect pattern has been selected, the first image production image shown in FIG. 47A and the images shown in FIGS. 47B to 47E. Images of the second image effect are sequentially displayed.

  The ROM 103 stores image data for the first image effect, image data for the second image effect, and image data for the fourth image effect. The CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads the image data for the first image effect and the image data for the second image effect if the information of the opening effect start command relates to the effect pattern of the effect for 4R. Then, the first image effect and the second image effect are sequentially executed. If the information of the opening effect start command relates to the effect pattern of the effect for 16R, the image data for the first image effect and the image data for the fourth image effect are read out, and the first image effect and the first image effect are read out. Four image effects are sequentially executed. Therefore, in this embodiment, the first image effect and the second image effect (or the fourth image effect) are sequentially executed based on the reception of the opening command from the main control board 80. For this reason, even if, for example, a command indicating the opening end or a command indicating the start of a round game is received from the main control board 80, the second image effect (or the fourth image effect) is independent of such a command. Can be executed.

  [Pre-opening suggestion effect timer processing] As shown in FIG. 40, in the pre-opening suggestion effect timer processing (S4408), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the received opening command (S5001), 4R jackpot game ( It is determined whether or not the opening command is related to the opening (OP) of 4R type 1 jackpot game or substantially 4R type 2 jackpot game (S5002). If it is not an opening command related to an OP of 4R jackpot game (NO in S5002), that is, an opening command related to an OP of 15R jackpot game (15R type 1 jackpot game or substantially 15R type 2 jackpot game) or an OP of small hit game In the case of an opening command, the process is immediately terminated. On the other hand, in the case of an opening command related to the OP of the 4R jackpot game (YES in S5002), the pre-opening suggestion effect timer is set (S5003), and the process ends.

  The pre-opening suggestion effect timer is a timer that measures the time until the start of the pre-opening suggestion effect (see FIG. 49) described later. This pre-opening suggestion effect timer is a subtraction method (countdown). In this embodiment, when the opening command is received, a value corresponding to a predetermined time (specifically, 27 seconds) is set in the pre-opening suggestion effect timer, and the pre-opening suggestion effect timer is started. Thereby, the suggestion effect before opening is started from the remaining 3 seconds of the opening period of the 4R jackpot game. In the present embodiment, the fourth image effect performed in accordance with the execution of the 15R jackpot game (15R type 1 jackpot game or substantially 15R type 2 jackpot game) is a PV effect. Therefore, in order to let the player enjoy this performance, no suggestion before opening is performed.

  [Right-handed notification effect prohibition process] As shown in FIG. 41, in the right-handed notification effect prohibition process (S4409), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the received opening command (S5201), and receives the OP of the jackpot game. It is determined whether the command is an opening command (S5202). If it is not the opening command related to the jackpot gaming OP (NO in S5202), that is, if it is the opening command related to the jackpot gaming OP, this processing is immediately finished. On the other hand, in the case of an opening command relating to the jackpot game OP (YES in S5202), it is determined whether or not a right-handed notification effect is being executed (S5203).

  A right-handed notification effect (equivalent to an opening suggestion effect, an opening suggestion effect, and a first opening suggestion effect) causes a game ball to be launched toward the right game area 3B on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Thus, it is an image effect for informing the player. Specifically, it is an effect image using the object image C1 arranged in the upper right part of the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. This object image C1 is composed of a figure imitating an arrow pointing to the right and a “right-handed” character string arranged inside the figure. The right-handed notification effect in this embodiment is when the game state is a short time state and a high base state, when a small hit game is being executed, or when a round game period is being executed during a big hit game. Done.

  In step S5203 in FIG. 41, when the right-handed notification effect is not executed using the image display device 7 (NO in S5203), this processing is finished as it is, but when the right-handed notification effect is executed. (YES in S5203), a production end command for a right-handed notification effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5204), and this process ends. When the production end command for the right-handed notification effect is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 displays the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 based on the received production end command. The right-handed notification effect being executed is terminated. As a result, the right-handed notification effect is not performed during the opening period of the jackpot game. However, in this embodiment, during the jackpot game period, the hit area notification is performed using the right hit notification display 49, so that even if there is no right hit notification effect during the jackpot game opening period, the player can By executing the coverage area notification, it is possible to recognize that the period is to be right-handed.

  [Second Sub-side Game State Setting Process] The second sub-side game state setting process is a process for updating information related to the game state stored in the sub-control board 90 with the start of execution of the jackpot game. . As shown in FIG. 42, in the second sub-side game state setting process (S4410), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the received opening command (S5301) to determine whether it is an opening command related to the jackpot gaming OP. Determination is made (S5302). If it is not the opening command for the jackpot gaming OP (NO in S5302), that is, if it is the opening command for the jackpot gaming OP, this processing is immediately terminated. On the other hand, in the case of an opening command relating to the jackpot gaming OP (YES in S5302), it is determined whether or not the gaming status is “1” (S5303).

  If the gaming state status is not “1” (NO in S5303), that is, if it is “0”, the process is finished as it is, but if the gaming state status is “1” (YES in S5303), the game The status status is cleared to zero (S5304) and the process is terminated. Thus, in the second sub-side game state setting process, the information on the game state stored in the sub-control board 90 is matched with the game state information stored in the game control microcomputer 81 at the start of execution of the jackpot game. Is possible.

  [Opening Suggestion Effect Process] As shown in FIG. 43, in the opening suggestion effect process (S4412), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the received round designation command (S5401) and receives the received round designation command. It is determined whether or not is the first round of jackpot game (1R for 1 type jackpot game, 2R for 2 type jackpot game) (S5402). If it is not the first round of jackpot game (NO in S5402), the process proceeds to step S5404. On the other hand, in the case of the first round of jackpot game (YES in S5402), an effect start command for a right-handed notification effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5403), and the process proceeds to step S5404. When the effect start command for the right-handed notification effect is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 displays the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 based on the received effect start command. The right-handed notification effect is started above.

  Next, in step S5404, an effect effect execution command related to the execution of the effect effect (equivalent to the opening suggestion effect, the opening suggestion effect, and the second opening suggestion effect) is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. When the effect effect execution command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 displays the effect image on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 based on the received effect effect execution command. Indicates.

  Specifically, it is an effect image using an annular object image (corresponding to an effect image) C2 arranged on the peripheral portion of the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the effect effect is displayed for 2 seconds from the time when the first big prize opening 30 is opened. By executing such an effect presentation, it is possible to suggest to the player that the first grand prize opening 30 that is started together with the effect presentation is opened.

  [Variation Right Strike Notification Production Process] As shown in FIG. 44, in the fluctuation right strike notification production process (S4304), the presentation control microcomputer 91 first refers to the gaming state status and the gaming state status is “1”. Is determined (S5601). If the gaming state status is not “1” (NO in S5601), that is, if it is “0”, this processing is immediately finished. On the other hand, if the gaming state status is “1” (YES in S5601), it is determined whether a right-handed notification effect is being executed (S5602).

  If a right-handed notification effect is being executed (YES in S5602), this process is terminated, but if a right-handed notification effect is not being executed (NO in S5602), a right-handed notification effect is started. The command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5603), and this process ends. When the effect start command for the right-handed notification effect is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 notifies the right-handed notification on the display screen 7a based on the received effect start command. Start production. Thus, in the case of a short time state when the special symbol changes, it is possible to execute the right-handed notification effect as in the case of the big hit game.

  [Pre-opening suggestion effect process] As shown in FIG. 45, in the pre-opening suggestion effect process (S4305), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether the value of the pre-opening suggestion effect timer is not 0 (S5801). ). If the value of the pre-opening suggestion effect timer is 0 (NO in S5801), the process is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if the value of the timer for suggestion effect before opening is not 0 (YES in S5801), the value of the timer for suggestion effect before opening is subtracted (S5802) to determine whether the value of the timer for suggestion effect before opening is 0. Is determined (S5803).

  If the pre-opening suggestion timer value is not 0 (NO in S5803), the process is immediately terminated. If the pre-opening suggestion timer value is 0 (YES in S5803), the pre-opening suggestion An effect is set (S5804), and this process is completed. After execution of step S5804, the effect control microcomputer 91 executes the pre-opening suggestion effect in the voice control process (S4308). The suggestion effect before opening corresponds to an opening suggestion effect and a prior suggestion effect.

  The suggestion effect before opening in this embodiment is an audio effect using the speaker 67. That is, as shown in FIG. 49, it is an audio effect that outputs predetermined lines from the two speakers 67. This suggestion effect before opening is executed from 3 seconds before the end of the opening period to the end (that is, the start of the round game period). That is, it is executed before the first opening of the first big winning opening 30 in the jackpot game until the opening time.

  This suggestion effect before opening is a content that counts down the first opening of the first big prize opening 30 in the jackpot game. Specifically, a line “3 until opening” is output from the speaker 67 3 seconds before the end of the opening period (see FIG. 49A). Next, a line “2” is output from the speaker 67 two seconds before the end of the opening period. Next, a line “1” is output from the speaker 67 one second before the end of the opening period. Then, at the end of the opening period, that is, immediately before the start of the round game period, a line “Paka” is output from the speaker 67 (see FIG. 49B). By executing such a pre-opening suggestion effect, it is possible to suggest to the player that the first big prize opening 30 is opened after the pre-opening suggestion effect is executed.

  [Big jackpot end effect process] As shown in FIG. 46, in the jackpot end effect process (S4306), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not the value of the third image effect timer is not 0 (S6001). If the value of the third image effect timer is 0 (NO in S6001), the process is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if the value of the third image effect timer is not 0 (YES in S6001), the value of the third image effect timer is subtracted (S6002) to determine whether the value of the third image effect timer is 0 or not. Is determined (S6003).

  If the value of the third image effect timer is not 0 (NO in S6003), the process is immediately terminated. If the value of the third image effect timer is 0 (YES in S6003), the third image is displayed. An effect start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S6004), and this process is terminated. When the effect start command of the third image effect is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 performs the operation on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 based on the received effect start command. The jackpot game effect being executed in (2) is switched from the second image effect (or the fourth image effect) to the third image effect. The third image effect is, for example, an image effect for notifying the gaming state after the big hit game or an image effect indicating a logo mark of a gaming machine manufacturer that is the manufacturer. The jackpot game effect (third image effect) ends with the start of the subsequent decorative symbol variation effect.

7). Flow of production etc. associated with jackpot game Next, the flow of production etc. associated with jackpot game of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 50A shows a jackpot game (one jackpot game of “jackpot symbol A” or “jackpot symbol B” or “small jackpot symbol b” or “ 2 type big hit game based on winning of “small hit symbol c”). As described above, the jackpot game has an opening period, a round game period, and an ending period. As shown in FIG. 50, when the jackpot game start time t1, the round game period start time t2, the round game period end time t3, and the jackpot game end time t4, the opening period starts from the jackpot game start time t1 to the round game. During the period from the period start time t2, the round game period is from the round game period start time t2 to the round game period end time t3, and the ending period is from the round game period end time t3 to the jackpot game end time t4 Each is applicable.

  FIG. 50B shows an open / closed state of the first big prize opening 30 during execution of the jackpot game. For convenience, FIG. 50 (B) shows only the opening with the maximum opening time of 29.5 seconds. That is, of the opening of the first grand prize opening 30, only the opening that can be substantially won is shown.

  FIG. 50C shows a jackpot game effect accompanying the execution of the jackpot game. As described above, the jackpot game effect includes the first image effect, the second image effect, and the third image effect. In the case of a jackpot game other than the above jackpot game, that is, a one-type jackpot game of “big jackpot symbol C”, or a two-type jackpot game based on the winning of “small jackpot symbol a”, the second image effect is used instead. There are four image effects.

  The first image effect is performed during the period from the jackpot game start time t1 to the middle of the opening period (see FIG. 50C). The first image effect is an effect using the image shown in FIG. 47A as described above.

  In addition, the second image effect is performed during the period from the middle of the opening period to the middle of the ending period across the round game period (see FIG. 50C). For this reason, the second image effect is executed when the round game period start time t2 and the round game period end time t3 have elapsed.

  As described above, the second image effect is a series of effects that have a strong story and are uninterrupted using the moving image including the images shown in FIGS. 47 (B) to 47 (E). In particular, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 50C, the image effect (moving image effect) using the effect image P2 shown in FIG. 47E among the second image effects crosses the round game period start time t2. Is executed for a predetermined time (about several seconds). Therefore, it is difficult for the player to grasp from the content (image) of the second image effect being executed that the round game period start time t2 has elapsed. This is because the image on the display screen 7a is not switched even when the round game period starts. Therefore, when such a second image effect is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 and the player's attention is once directed to the second image effect, the first large game accompanying the start of the round game is performed. There is a possibility that the player may not notice the opening of the winning opening 30.

  In addition, in this embodiment, since the opening period is 30 seconds as described above, it is easy for the player to perform so-called “stopping” at the start of the opening in order to suppress the consumption of the game ball in the opening period. Therefore, if the player who is making a stop is not aware of the opening of the first grand prize opening 30 due to the attention of the second image production, there will be a situation in which the player cannot enter the first big prize opening 30 that has been opened. May end up.

  Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has the above-described right-handed notification effect shown in FIG. 50D as an effect (open suggestion effect) that suggests opening of the first grand prize opening 30 during the execution of the second image effect. (See FIG. 48). In this embodiment, the right-handed notification effect is performed over the entire period of the round game period (see FIG. 50D). Thereby, the attention of the player who is paying attention to the second image effect being executed is directed to the first big winning opening 30 that is released during the execution of the right-handed notification effect and further the right-handed notification effect. Is possible. Moreover, in this embodiment, it is possible to show the player the game method related to the big hit game performed by the right hit by executing the right hit notification effect indicating that the player keeps hitting the game ball in the right game area 3B.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the above-described effect effect shown in FIG. In this embodiment, when the jackpot game is a one-type jackpot game of “jackpot symbol A” or “jackpot symbol B”, the first big game is performed every time the round game is executed (four times). It is performed for a certain period (2 seconds) from the start of opening the winning opening 30 (see FIG. 50E). In the case where the jackpot game is a two-type jackpot game based on the winning of “small bonus symbol b” or “small bonus symbol c”, the degree of execution of four rounds from 2R to 5R of the round games To be done. Thereby, it is possible to direct the attention of the player who is paying attention to the second image effect being executed to the first grand prize opening 30 that is released together with the effect effect and further the effect effect. ing. In addition, in this embodiment, by executing the effect production indicating the opening timing of the first grand prize opening 30, it is possible to make the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the player can easily recognize the winning possible timing to the first big prize opening 30. ing.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the above-mentioned pre-opening suggestion effect (see FIG. 49) shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the suggestion effect before opening is performed during a period from 3 seconds before the end of the opening period to the end of the opening period (that is, the start of the round game period) (see FIG. 50F). As described above, it is possible to suggest to the player that the first big prize opening 30 is opened by executing the pre-opening suggestion effect. Therefore, the attention of the player who is paying attention to the second image effect being executed can be directed to the first grand prize opening 30 that is released after the suggestion effect before opening, and further after the suggestion effect before opening. It has become. Moreover, in this embodiment, the round game period starts when the pre-opening suggestion effect shown in FIG. 49 (B) is executed, and the opening of the first big prize opening 30 starts. For this reason, it is possible to suggest to the player the opening timing of the first grand prize opening 30 by the end of execution of the pre-opening suggestion effect.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 50 (G), the driving area notification using the right-handed notification display device 49 is performed over the entire duration of the jackpot game. For this reason, by executing the driving area notification, it is possible to show the player the gaming method related to the jackpot game that is performed by right-handing during the entire jackpot game. Therefore, for example, in the opening period or the ending period in which the right-handed notification effect described above is not executed, it is possible to show the player the gaming method (right-handed) related to the jackpot game.

8). Advantages of the present embodiment As described in detail above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a one-type jackpot game of “big hit symbol A” or “big hit symbol B”, or “small hit symbol b” or “small hit symbol”. In the two-type jackpot game based on the winning of the symbol “c”, when the second image effect as a series of effects is performed, the opening suggestion effect suggesting the opening timing of the first grand prize opening 30, that is, the above-described right A strike notification effect, an effect effect or a suggestion effect before opening is executed. For this reason, it is possible to direct the attention of the player who is paying attention to the series of performances being performed toward the opening of the first big prize opening 30.

  In addition, when the fourth image effect as a series of effects is performed in the one-type jackpot game of the “big hit symbol C” or the two-type jackpot game based on the winning of the “small jackpot symbol a”, the first The opening suggestion effect that suggests the opening timing of the special winning opening 30, that is, the right-handed notification effect or effect effect described above is executed. For this reason, it is possible to direct the attention of the player who is paying attention to the series of performances being performed toward the opening of the first big prize opening 30.

  In addition, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, in the type 2 big hit game based on the winning of the “big hit symbol A” or “big hit symbol B” or the “small hit symbol b” or “small hit symbol c”. When a two-image effect is being performed, a right-handed notification effect and an effect effect, which are an opening suggestion effect, and a pre-opening suggestion effect, which is a prior suggestion effect, are performed as an opening suggestion effect. Both the right-handed notification effect and the effect effect can indicate to the player that the opening of the first big prize opening 30 has started by the start of execution thereof (see FIG. 50D or FIG. 50E). ). In addition, the pre-opening suggestion effect can indicate to the player that the first big prize opening 30 is opened after the execution (see FIG. 50F). Therefore, by performing the right-handed notification effect or effect effect and the pre-opening suggestion effect that is a prior suggestion effect, it is possible to suggest to the player the opening timing of the first grand prize opening 30 that is reached during the execution of the second image effect. It has become.

  Also, when the 4th image effect is being performed in the 1 type jackpot game of “Big hit symbol C” or the 2 type jackpot game based on the winning of “Small jack symbol a”, the opening suggestion effect A certain right-handed notification effect and effect effect are performed. Therefore, by performing the right-handed notification effect or effect effect, it is possible to suggest to the player the opening timing of the first grand prize opening 30 that is reached during the execution of the fourth image effect.

  In addition, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, in the type 2 big hit game based on the winning of the “big hit symbol A” or “big hit symbol B” or the “small hit symbol b” or “small hit symbol c”. When a two-image effect is being performed, a right-handed notification effect is provided from the first opening of the first big prize opening 30 in the jackpot game to the end of the round game period, that is, in the entire period of the round game period. Do. In addition, in the case of one type of jackpot game of “big hit symbol A” or “big hit symbol B”, every time a round game is executed, it is based on the winning of “small bonus symbol b” or “small bonus symbol c” In the case of the two-type big hit game, the effect effect is performed every time the 2R to 5R rounds are executed in the round game. For this reason, it is possible to indicate to the player that the opening of the first big prize opening 30 that is reached during the execution of the second image effect has started.

  In addition, when the fourth image effect is being performed in the type 1 jackpot game of the “bonus symbol C” or the type 2 jackpot game based on the winning of the “small jackpot symbol a”, the right in the entire period of the round game period Perform a strike notification effect. In addition, in the case of a one-type jackpot game with a “bonus symbol C”, every time a round game is executed, in the case of a two-type jackpot game based on the winning of the “small jackpot symbol a”, An effect effect is performed every time the 2nd to 16th rounds are executed. For this reason, it is possible to indicate to the player that the opening of the first grand prize opening 30 that is reached during the execution of the fourth image effect has started.

  Further, in the present pachinko gaming machine 1, the right-handed notification effect is to notify the player to launch a game ball toward the right game area 3B on the display screen 7a (see FIG. 48). For this reason, in addition to the opening of the first big prize opening 30 has been started, it is possible to indicate to the player that the game ball will continue to be hit in the right game area 3B. That is, it is possible to easily show the player about the correct game method related to the jackpot game.

  Further, in the present pachinko gaming machine 1, the effect effect indicates an object image C2 that is an effect image using the image display device 7 (see FIG. 48). By executing such effect effects, it is possible to indicate to the player the timing at which the first big prize opening 30 can be won during the round game period.

  Further, on the main control board 80 of the pachinko gaming machine 1, at least during the execution of the jackpot game, the right-handed notification display displays a driving area notification for notifying the player to launch a game ball toward the right gaming region 3B. Let the instrument 49 do it. Therefore, during the jackpot game, it is possible to show the player the correct game method related to the jackpot game.

  Further, in the so-called “1 type 2 mixed type” pachinko gaming machine 1, the right-handed notification effect, the effect effect, and the suggestion effect before opening all of the first big prize opening 30 greeted during the execution of the second image effect. It is an effect that suggests the opening timing. The right-handed notification effect and the effect effect are effects that suggest the opening timing of the first big prize opening 30 that is reached during the execution of the fourth image effect. Therefore, it is possible to make the player's attention paying attention to the second image effect (or the fourth image effect) executed in the jackpot game toward the opening of the first big prize opening 30.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 50D and 50G, a right-handed notification effect that is controlled on the side of the sub-control board 90 for the opening period and the ending period of the jackpot game execution period. However, the driving area notification controlled on the main control board 80 side is performed. Therefore, even when there is no right-handed notification effect, it is possible to show the player the correct gaming method for the jackpot game by executing the driving area notification.

  In addition, since the right-handed notification effect is not executed during the opening period, which is a relatively long time (30 seconds), the player is prevented from promoting the launch of the game ball during the period until the first big prize opening 30 is opened. It can be a gaming machine. Therefore, it is possible for the player to prevent the possession balls (game balls) from being reduced unnecessarily. In particular, when the jackpot game is a two-type jackpot game or a one-type jackpot game of “big jackpot symbol C”, the right-handed notification effect that has been performed until immediately before is ended with the start of the opening period. Since such a change is associated with the right-handed notification effect, it is easy for the player to notice the change. Therefore, in such a case, the player can stop “right-handed” from a relatively early stage of the opening period to prevent a decrease in the number of possessions.

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 above form, a series of effects (2nd image effect, 4th image effect) can be provided for the jackpot game effects associated with the jackpot game of 1 type and 2 types of pachinko machines, and the opening timing of multiple round games can be suggested It was set as the structure which performs an opening suggestion production. However, a small hit game effect associated with the small hit game is provided with a series of effects that are executed over the opening period and the small hit release game period, and the opening timing of the second big prize opening 35 for the small hit game is opened. The structure which performs the opening suggestion production which suggests may be sufficient. In such a configuration, the small hit game corresponds to an example of a special game, and the small hit game effect corresponds to an example of a special game effect. Further, the small hit release game corresponds to a unit open game, and the small hit release game period corresponds to an open game period.

  Moreover, in the said form, although it was set as the 1 type 2 type | mold pachinko game machine, it is good also as a pachinko game machine called what is called "the 1st type" and a "digipachi". As a special game in the case of such a gaming machine, for example, a jackpot game in which a special prize opening for a relatively long period (for example, about 30 seconds at the longest) is opened several times, or a relatively short period (for example, a maximum of 1.8) For example, a jackpot game in which a special prize opening for a period of about 2 seconds) is opened several times. Another example is a small hit game in which a special winning opening is opened once. Also, for example, a special prize opening and a specific area through which the game ball that won the special prize opening can pass, and when the game ball passes through the specific area by opening the special prize opening during execution of the special game, There is a special game that opens the special prize opening in a gaming machine (so-called “ST” machine) in which the gaming state after execution of the special game is controlled to a high probability state in which the winning probability of jackpot is higher than usual. .

  Moreover, in the said form, it was set as the structure which performs a series of effects (2nd image effect, 4th image effect) over an opening period, a round game period, and an ending period. However, it may be configured to be executed over at least a part of the opening period and at least a part of the round gaming period. For example, it is executed over a period from the start of the opening period to the middle of the round gaming period. Examples of the configuration include a configuration that is executed over a period from the start of the opening period to the end of the round game period.

  Moreover, in the said form, although a series of production | presentation was made into the animation production, it is good also as the audio production which used one music as it was, for example.

  Further, in the above-described form, the right-handed notification effect that is the suggestion effect at the first opening time is the image effect, but not limited to the image effect, for example, an audio effect that outputs a speech such as “Please turn right” from the speaker 67, An effect using lamps such as a panel lamp may be used. Further, although the second opening suggestion effect is an effect effect indicating an effect image, it may be an image effect having a content that can suggest the opening of the special prize opening. For example, a right-handed notification effect shown in FIG. 48 may be employed. However, in this case, an aspect in which an effect other than the right-handed notification effect shown in FIG. 48 is used for the first opening suggestion effect, or an aspect in which only the second opening effect is performed as the opening suggestion effect is preferable. In addition to the image effect, for example, the frame lamp 66 may be an effect of blinking (or lighting) for a certain period each time the unit-open game is executed a predetermined number of times (see FIG. 51). Further, for example, sound effects using a sound effect such as a siren or speech may be used. In addition, the pre-opening suggestion effect, which is a prior suggestion effect, is an audio effect, but is not limited to an audio effect, for example, an image effect using the image display device 7, an audio effect using the speaker 67, or an effect using lamps. But you can.

  Moreover, in the said form, it was set as the structure which performs a right-handed alert | report effect only during the round game period (round game period) of a jackpot game. However, it may be configured to be executed during at least a part of the ending period in addition to the round game period. In addition to the round game period, it may be executed during at least a part of the opening period. That is, the right-handed notification effect may be a prior suggestion effect. Further, it may be configured to execute only a part of the round game period from the time of opening the special prize opening.

  Moreover, in the said form, although it was set as the structure which performs both an opening suggestion effect and a prior suggestion effect as an opening suggestion effect, the structure which performs one of an opening suggestion effect and a prior suggestion effect may be sufficient. Moreover, although it was set as the structure which performs both the 1st opening time suggestion effect and the 2nd opening time suggestion effect as an opening time suggestion effect, it is also the structure which performs one of the 1st opening time suggestion effect and the 2nd opening time suggestion effect. Good.

  In the above embodiment, in the 15R type 1 jackpot game or the 15R type 2 jackpot game, the second opening suggestion effect is executed every time the round game is executed. However, for example, the configuration may be such that the second opening suggestion effect is executed in the execution of the first round game. Further, for example, a configuration that is executed every time an odd-numbered (or even-numbered) round game is executed may be used. In the case of such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the effect of rendering by a series of effects from being impaired as compared with a configuration that is executed every time a round game is executed. In addition, in the 2R big hit game of 4R, a round game in which the opening time of the first big winning opening 30 with a maximum opening time of 29.5 seconds is opened, that is, every time the 2nd to 5R round games are executed, the second release. It was set as the structure which performs a time suggestion production. However, among the multiple round games, the second opening suggestion effect may be executed each time at least one round game is executed in a round game in which the special winning opening with a maximum opening time of about 30 seconds is opened. .

  In addition, the pre-opening suggestion effect, which is a prior suggestion effect, is configured to be executed during the period from the first opening of the first big prize opening 30 to the opening point in the jackpot game. However, for example, the configuration may be such that the start and end of the pre-opening suggestion effect is before the first opening of the first grand prize opening 30. In addition, for example, a configuration in which a prior suggestion effect is performed with respect to execution of at least two unit opening games among a plurality of unit opening games may be used. Specifically, for example, in the case of a 4R type 2 jackpot game, a prior suggestion effect is executed for each of the 2nd to 5th round games. In other words, prior suggestion effects are executed before the opening of each of the first first prize opening 30 four times.

  Moreover, in the said form, it was set as the gaming machine which arranged the 1st big winning opening 30 in the position which can win a game ball which flowed down the right game area 3B which is the right side of the game area 3 (refer FIG. 1). However, for example, it may be a gaming machine in which a special winning opening is provided at a position where a game ball flowing down the left game area 3A can win and a special game is left-handed. In this case, the left game area 3A corresponds to the first game area.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the right-handed notification display 49 is provided on the display 40 at the lower right side of the game board 2, but right-handed at a position different from the display 40 (for example, around the center decorative body 10). A notification indicator may be provided.

  In addition, the configuration is such that only the determination of whether or not the big hit is made based on the entry of the game ball into the first start opening 20 (first entry opening). In addition to the determination of whether or not the jackpot is true, it may be configured to determine whether or not the jackpot is successful. In other words, as a result of the jackpot lottery in FIG.

  In the above-described embodiment, the following inventions <A>, <B>, <C>, <D>, <E>, <F> and <G> are shown. In the description of the invention described below, the corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above-described embodiments, and reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to these supplementary notes.

<A> The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A ball entrance (first start port 20 or second start port 21) and a special winning port (first big winning port 30) arranged in the game area (3);
A special prize opening and closing member (opening and closing member 32) for opening and closing the special prize opening;
A hit determination means (game control microcomputer 81 executing step S1103 or step S1107) capable of executing a determination process for determining whether or not the game is successful based on the entry of the game ball into the entrance;
Special game execution means (for example, a game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S908) for executing a special game (for example, a jackpot game) for opening the special prize opening opening / closing member based on the determination result of the success / failure determination process;
A game comprising special game effect execution means (effect control microcomputer 91 for executing step S4807 or step S6004) capable of executing a special game effect (for example, a jackpot game effect) performed in accordance with the execution of the special game. Machine (Pachinko machine 1),
The special game includes an open game period (round game period) in which a unit open game (round game) for opening the special prize opening is executed one or more times, and the open game period from the start of the special game. Including the opening period, which is the period until
The special game effect execution means makes a series of effects that make it difficult for the player to recognize the start of the open game period over at least a part of the opening period and at least a part of the open game period (FIG. 47). (B) to (E) can be executed).
Suggestion effect execution means capable of executing an opening suggestion effect (right-handed notification effect, effect effect or pre-opening suggestion effect) suggesting the opening timing of the special prize opening when at least the series of effects are performed (step A gaming machine characterized by including an effect control microcomputer 91) for executing S5403, step S5404, or step S5804.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when a series of effects are performed, an opening suggestion effect that suggests the opening timing of the special prize opening can be executed. For this reason, it is possible to direct the attention of the player who is paying attention to the series of performances being performed to the opening of the special winning opening.

<B> The gaming machine having the above configuration may be configured as follows.
The suggestion effect execution means includes:
As the opening suggestion effect, an opening suggestion effect (right-handed notification effect or effect effect) performed from the opening time of the special prize opening, and a prior suggestion effect (pre-opening suggestion effect) performed before the opening of the special prize opening A gaming machine characterized by performing at least one of them.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, at least one of the opening suggestion effect and the prior suggestion effect is performed as the opening suggestion effect. The opening suggestion effect can indicate to the player that the special prize opening has been opened by the start of the execution. Further, the prior suggestion effect can suggest to the player that the special prize opening will be opened after the execution. Therefore, by performing at least one of the opening suggestion effect and the prior suggestion effect, it is possible to suggest to the player the opening timing of the special winning opening.

<C> The gaming machine having the above configuration may be configured as follows.
The suggestion effect executing means performs an opening suggestion effect (right-handed notification effect or effect effect) performed from the opening time of the special prize opening as the opening suggestion effect,
The opening suggestion effect includes a first opening suggestion effect (right-handed notification effect) that is performed at least from the first opening time of the special winning opening in the special game to the end of the open game period. There is a second opening suggestion effect (effect effect) that is performed for a certain period each time at least the predetermined number of unit opening games are executed,
The suggestion effect executing means performs at least one of the first opening suggestion effect and the second opening suggestion effect.

  According to the gaming machine of this configuration, at least the first opening suggestion effect that is performed from the first opening time of the special prize opening to the end of the opening game period, and at least the predetermined number of unit opening games At least one of the second opening suggestion effects performed at each execution is performed. For this reason, it is possible to indicate to the player that the opening of the special prize opening has started.

<D> The gaming machine having the above configuration may be configured as follows.
A launcher (112) capable of launching a game ball toward the game area;
An image display device (7) including a display screen (7a) capable of displaying an image,
The game area includes a first game area (right game area 3B) and a second game area (left game area 3A) in which game balls can be divided according to the firing strength of the launching device.
The special winning opening is arranged at a position where a game ball flowing down the first game area can win,
The gaming machine characterized in that the first opening suggestion effect is a notification to the player so as to fire a game ball toward the first game area on the display screen.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the first opening suggestion effect is to notify the player to fire the game ball toward the first game area on the display screen. For this reason, in addition to the opening of the special prize opening, it is possible to indicate to the player that the game ball will continue to be hit in the first game area. That is, it is possible to easily show the player about the correct game method related to the special game.

<E> The gaming machine configured as described above may be configured as follows.
An image display device including a display screen capable of displaying an image;
The gaming machine characterized in that the second opening suggestion effect shows an effect image using the image display device.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the second opening suggestion effect indicates an effect image using the image display device. By executing the second opening suggestion effect, it is possible to indicate to the player the timing at which a special winning opening can be won during the open game period.

<F> The gaming machine configured as described above may be configured as follows.
Game control means (main control board 80);
Effect control means (sub control board 90) capable of receiving information about the game output from the game control means;
A launcher capable of launching a game ball toward the game area;
An image display device including a display screen capable of displaying an image,
The game area includes a first game area and a second game area in which game balls can be divided according to the firing strength of the launching device,
The special winning opening is arranged at a position where a game ball flowing down the first game area can win,
The production control means includes the suggestion production execution means,
The game control means includes
At least during the execution of the special game, a predetermined notification means (right-handed notification display 49) notifies the player of a driving area notification to fire a game ball toward the first gaming area. A gaming machine comprising notification control means (game controlling microcomputer 81 for executing step S1608) to be performed.

  According to the gaming machine configured as described above, the game control means performs the driving area notification for notifying the predetermined game means to fire the game ball toward the first game area at least during execution of the special game. Make it. Therefore, during the special game, it is possible to show the player the correct game method related to the special game.

<G> The gaming machine configured as described above may be configured as follows.
The entrance includes a first entrance (first start port 20) and a second entrance (second start port 21),
The special winning opening includes a first special winning opening (first large winning opening 30) and a second special winning opening (second large winning opening 35),
The special prize opening / closing member includes a first special prize opening / closing member (opening / closing member 32) for opening / closing the first special prize opening, and a second special prize opening opening / closing member (opening / closing) for opening / closing the second special prize opening. Member 37), and
The game ball that has won a prize in the second special winning opening is capable of passing, and includes a specific area (39) in which whether or not to pass can be switched at a predetermined timing,
The hit determination means includes
Based on the entry of the game ball to the first entrance, it is possible to execute a determination process including at least determination of whether or not the jackpot
Based on the entrance of the game ball to the second entrance, it is possible to execute a determination process of winning or not including a determination of success or failure of jackpot,
The special game execution means includes
If the determination result of the success / failure determination process is a small win winning, a second special game (small winning game) for opening the second special prize opening opening / closing member is executed,
When the determination result of the success / failure determination process is a jackpot winning, or when a game ball passes through the specific area, a first special game (a jackpot game) is executed to open the first special prize opening opening / closing member. Is what
The opening suggestion production is
A gaming machine that is at least an effect suggesting the opening timing of the first special prize opening in the first special game.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the opening suggestion effect is an effect suggesting at least the opening timing of the first special prize opening, and therefore, a player who is concerned about a series of effects executed in the first special game. Can be directed to opening the first special prize opening.

1 ... Pachinko machine (game machine)
3 ... Game area 3A ... Left game area (second game area)
3B ... Right game area (first game area)
7 ... Image display device 7a ... Display screen 20 ... First start port (entrance entrance, first entrance entrance)
21 ... 2nd starting entrance (entrance entrance, 2nd entrance entrance)
30 ... 1st Grand Prize Exit (Special Prize Exit)
32 ... Opening / closing member (Special prize opening opening / closing member)
35. Second Grand Prize Exit (Second Special Prize Exit)
37 ... Opening / closing member (second special prize opening opening / closing member)
39 ... specific area 49 ... right-handed notification display (notification means)
80 ... Main control board (game control means)
81 ... Game control microcomputer 90 ... Sub-control board (production control means)
91 ... Production control microcomputer 112 ... Launcher

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A prize opening arranged in the game area,
An opening and closing member for opening and closing the winning opening;
A hit judging means capable of judging whether or not a hit is made when a predetermined judgment condition is satisfied;
Special game execution means for executing a special game for opening the opening and closing member based on a determination result by the hit determination means;
A special game effect execution means capable of executing a special game effect performed in accordance with the execution of the special game, and a gaming machine comprising:
The special game includes an open game period that is a period for executing the unit open game for opening the winning opening one or more times, and an opening period that is a period from the start of the special game to the open game period. ,
The special game effect executing means is
A series of effects can be executed before and after the start timing of starting the first opening game period immediately after the opening period in the opening game period,
A gaming machine comprising: a specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect at least at the start of the first open game period in the open game period when the series of effects are performed. .

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