JP2018117812A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve the problem that a game state is determined at a point in time when 100 times are exceeded and interest in a game may decrease when a different execution period is set between a probability-variable mode and a time-shortening mode (for example, 100 times for the probability-variable mode and 150 times for the time-shortening mode) although discrimination of a game state is made difficult and a high interest in a game can be maintained regardless of the time-shortening mode by executing a common performance in both of the time-shortening mode and the probability-variable mode after a jackpot game in a conventional game machine.SOLUTION: In view of a previously described situation, a predetermined game performance is executed in a plurality of game states having different length periods so as to make determination of the game states difficult and to provide a game machine for enhancing interest in a game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 49

Description

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

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, the identification information is variably displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port, and when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner (hit symbol), Those that perform special games that can give profits are known. In this type of gaming machine, in addition to special games, the variation time of identification information is shorter than usual, the frequency of game balls entering the starting port is higher than usual, and the identification information is in a specific manner. There is one that can give a predetermined privilege to a player, such as making the probability of stop display higher than usual. Further, depending on the execution mode of the special game and the type of winning symbol, there are those that vary the amount of profit that can be acquired by the special game and the game state after the end of the special game (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-82215 A

  In patent document 1, in the probability variation mode (high probability high base state) and the time-short mode (low probability low base state) set after the big hit game, it is set as a latent mode in which it is difficult to identify which game state is set. There is something. In such a gaming machine, even after the big hit game is set to the short time mode (low probability low base state), the player can discriminate the gaming state from the effect mode in the gaming state. Therefore, it is expected that the probability variation mode (high accuracy and high base state) is established, and it is possible to maintain a high gaming interest even in the time reduction mode.

  However, when the execution period is set to be different between the probability change mode and the time reduction mode (for example, the probability change mode is 100 times and the time reduction mode is 150 times), the game state that is set when the latent mode ends at 100 times If it is determined that the base state is highly accurate and exceeds 100 times, the gaming state is determined to be a low probability and low base state. In order to prevent the gaming state from being determined in this way, it is necessary to make the execution periods of the probability variation mode and the time reduction mode the same. If there is such a restriction, it becomes a design constraint on the performance of the gaming machine, and there is a possibility of causing a decrease in the gaming interest.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and the object of the present invention is to make it difficult to determine a gaming state by executing predetermined gaming effects in a plurality of gaming states of different length periods. And to improve the entertainment interest of the game.

The gaming machine of the first invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is
Identification information display means for variably displaying identification information based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
A variable entrance that can be changed between a state in which a game ball can enter and a state in which a game ball cannot enter,
A special game execution means for executing a special game for setting the variable entrance into a state in which a ball can be entered when the result of the variation display of the identification information is a specific result;
A gaming state setting means for setting a gaming state;
In accordance with the variation display of the identification information, a game effect execution means for executing a game effect in the effect display unit,
The gaming state has at least a first gaming state and a second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state,
The gaming state setting means may set the first gaming state and set the second gaming state after the special game ends,
The first gaming state is terminated when the identification information is changed and displayed for the first time in the first gaming state,
The second gaming state is ended when a variation display of the identification information is executed a second number of times different from the first number in the second gaming state,
The game effect execution means includes:
In the first gaming state or the second gaming state, a game effect is executed in a manner in which it is difficult to recognize whether the number of times of display of the identification information is the first number or the second number. It is what.

  According to such a gaming machine, the first gaming state and the second gaming state that is more advantageous than the first gaming state can be set as the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state. Ends when the identification information variation display is executed a first number of times, and the second gaming state ends when the identification information variation display is executed a second number of times. In other words, the first gaming state and the second gaming state are periods of different lengths. In addition, in the first gaming state or the second gaming state, the game effect is executed in a manner in which it is difficult to recognize whether the number of times that the identification information is changed is the first number or the second number. .

  Thereby, in the first game state and the second game state having different execution periods (end conditions), whether the first game state or the second game state is set after the special game is ended, the player It becomes possible to make it difficult to recognize. This also provides the first game state and the second game state with different execution periods (end conditions), and the game state set after the end of the special game is a relatively unfavorable game state (first game state). ), The player can play a game while maintaining his expectation.

Further, the gaming machine of the second invention is the gaming machine of the first invention,
A progress status display unit showing a progress status of the period of the first gaming state and the second gaming state;
The game effect execution means includes:
When the number of times that the identification information is changed in the first gaming state reaches the first number of times and when the number of times that the identification information is changed in the second gaming state reaches the second number of times. The same game effect is executed on the progress status display section.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the progress status display unit showing the progress status of the first gaming state and the second gaming state is provided, and the number of times the identification information fluctuates in the first gaming state reaches the first number of times. In the second gaming state, the same game effect is executed in the progress status display section when the number of times of the variation display of the identification information reaches the second number. That is, as a game effect indicating the progress status of the first gaming state and the second gaming state, both when the first gaming state end condition ends and when the second gaming state end condition ends The same game effect shall be executed. This makes it difficult for the player to identify which gaming state has ended, that is, which gaming state is being executed in the gaming state set after the end of the special game.

The gaming machine of the third invention is the gaming machine of the second invention,
Second identification information that is variably displayed along with the variation display of the identification information,
In the progress status display section, the number of times of the variable display of the second identification information is shown as the progress status of the period of the first gaming state and the second gaming state,
The game effect execution means includes:
When the number of times that the identification information is changed in the first gaming state reaches the first number of times and when the number of times that the identification information is changed in the second gaming state reaches the second number of times. A game effect indicating the same number of times is executed on the progress status display section.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is provided with the second identification information that is variably displayed along with the variation display of the identification information, and the progress status display unit displays the progress status of the first game state and the second game state as a game effect. , The number of times the second identification information is changed and displayed. Then, when the number of times that the variation display of the identification information has reached the first number in the first gaming state and when the number of times the variation display of the identification information has reached the second number in the second gaming state, A game effect indicating the same number of times as the number of times the identification information is changed is displayed on the progress status display section.

  Thereby, even if the first gaming state and the second gaming state have different lengths, the player can execute the same number of times the variation display of the identification information is executed, that is, the same length of time. It becomes difficult to identify which gaming state has ended, that is, which gaming state is being executed.

The gaming machine of the fourth invention is the gaming machine of the first invention to the third invention,
2nd identification information (effect design) which changes and displays with the change display of the identification information,
The game effect execution means includes:
It is possible to execute a game effect in which the variation display of the second identification information is performed a plurality of times while the variation display of the identification information is performed once.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is provided with the second identification information that is variably displayed in accordance with the variation display of the identification information, and the game effect execution means performs the change display of the identification information once while the second identification information is displayed. It is possible to execute a game effect that performs variable display multiple times. Thereby, in the 1st game state or the 2nd game state, it becomes possible to make the frequency | count that the 2nd identification information fluctuates and displays in the effect display part differ from the frequency | count of the fluctuation | variation display of identification information. In addition, this makes it possible to produce the same number of times that the second identification information is variably displayed (the number of times that the end condition is satisfied) in the first gaming state and the second gaming state. It becomes difficult to identify which gaming state is being executed.

In addition, the gaming machine of the fifth invention is the gaming machine of the fourth invention,
The second number of times is greater than the first number of times,
The game effect execution means includes:
In the first gaming state, a game effect is performed in which the variation display of the second identification information is performed a plurality of times in association with the variation display of the identification information once.
In the second gaming state, a game effect is performed in which the variation display of the second identification information is performed once in association with the variation display of the identification information being performed once.

  According to such a gaming machine, the second number of times that is the end condition of the second gaming state is greater than the first number of times that is the end condition of the first gaming state, that is, the second gaming state is the first game. The period is longer (more frequent) than the state. In the first gaming state, a game effect is performed in which the variation display of the second identification information is performed a plurality of times in association with the variation display of the identification information being performed once, and in the second gaming state, the variation of the identification information is performed. It is assumed that a game effect is performed in which the change display of the second identification information is performed once in association with the display being performed once. Thereby, it is possible to make the number of times of identification information to be variably displayed before the end condition of the first gaming state is satisfied as if it is variably displayed more than the first number (second number). In addition, as a result, the number of times the second identification information is variably displayed until the end condition of the first gaming state is satisfied, and the second identification information variably displayed until the end condition of the second gaming state is satisfied. It is possible to execute a game effect so as to match the number of times of variable display, and it becomes difficult for the player to identify which game state is being executed.

The gaming machine of the sixth invention is the gaming machine of the first invention to the third invention,
Second identification information that is variably displayed along with the variation display of the identification information,
The game effect execution means includes:
It is characterized in that a game effect can be executed in which the variation display of the second identification information is performed a smaller number of times while the variation display of the identification information is performed a plurality of times.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is provided with the second identification information that is variably displayed in accordance with the variation display of the identification information, and the game effect execution means performs the display of the second identification information while performing the variation display of the identification information a plurality of times. It is possible to execute a game effect in which variable display is performed fewer times. Thereby, in the 1st game state or the 2nd game state, it becomes possible to make the frequency | count that the 2nd identification information fluctuates and displays in the effect display part differ from the frequency | count of the fluctuation | variation display of identification information. In addition, this makes it possible to produce the same number of times that the second identification information is variably displayed (the number of times that the end condition is satisfied) in the first gaming state and the second gaming state. It becomes difficult to identify which gaming state is being executed. Here, “when the variation display of the identification information is performed a plurality of times, the variation display of the second identification information is performed a smaller number of times” may be, for example, a plurality of times one time (2: 1, etc.) It may be multiple times or multiple times (3 vs. 2 etc.).

The gaming machine of the seventh invention is the gaming machine of the sixth invention,
The second number of times is greater than the first number of times,
The game effect execution means includes:
In the first gaming state, a game effect is performed in which the variation display of the second identification information is performed once in association with the variation display of the identification information once.
In the second gaming state, a game effect is performed in which the variation display of the second identification information is performed a smaller number of times in association with the variation display of the identification information being performed a plurality of times.

  According to such a gaming machine, the second number of times that is the end condition of the second gaming state is greater than the first number of times that is the end condition of the first gaming state, that is, the second gaming state is the first game. The period is longer (more frequent) than the state. In the first gaming state, a game effect is performed in which the variation display of the second identification information is performed once in association with the variation display of the identification information being performed once. In the second gaming state, the variation of the identification information is performed. It is assumed that a game effect is performed in which the display of variation of the second identification information is performed a smaller number of times as the display is performed a plurality of times. Thereby, it is possible to make the number of identification information to be displayed variably displayed until the end condition of the second gaming state is satisfied as if it is variably displayed less than the second number (first number). In addition, as a result, the number of times the second identification information is variably displayed until the end condition of the first gaming state is satisfied, and the second identification information variably displayed until the end condition of the second gaming state is satisfied. It is possible to execute a game effect so as to match the number of times of variable display, and it becomes difficult for the player to identify which game state is being executed.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to execute a predetermined game effect in a plurality of gaming states and improve the gaming interest.

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

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

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

  In addition, the front frame 51 can supply a launching handle 60 for launching a game ball with a launch intensity corresponding to the operation amount (rotation angle) of the player and a game ball stored and stored to the launching device side. A ball hitting tray (upper pan) 61 and a surplus ball tray (lower pan) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the ball hitting tray 61 are provided. Further, the front frame 51 includes a first effect button 63a and a second effect button 63b that can be operated by the player during execution of a game effect that is executed as the game progresses. And simply referred to as “effect button 63”). The plurality of effect buttons can be used properly according to the type of game effect.

  The front frame 51 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 66 and a speaker 67. The configuration of the effect button 63 is not limited to the aspect of the first embodiment, and any input detection means (for example, the player directly touches the button portion to input) can be used as long as the input from the player can be detected. Or non-contact type input detection means (such as a photoelectric type) that detects and inputs that a part of the player's body is close Good. In the game board 2, a game area 3 in which a game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 60 flows down is surrounded by the rail member 4. The game board 2 is provided with a decorative board surface lamp 5. In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails 16 for guiding a game ball are projected. In addition, a ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the tip of the rail member 4, so that a game ball once guided to the game area can be prevented from returning to the launching device side.

  Further, an image display device 7 composed of a liquid crystal display device is provided near the center of the game area 3. The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is provided with an effect symbol display area 7b (also referred to as an “effect symbol display unit”) in which effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R (also simply referred to as “effect symbol 8”) are displayed. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R display a variation display in synchronization with a variation display of a first special symbol and a variation display of a second special symbol, which will be described later. The effect symbol display area 7b includes, for example, three symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The left symbol display area displays the left effect symbol 8L, and the middle symbol display area displays the medium effect. The symbol 8C is displayed, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the symbol display area on the right. Further, each of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is composed of a plurality of symbols (identification information) representing numbers “1” to “9”, for example. The left, middle, and right effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b are displayed on a first special symbol display 41a (also referred to as “first special symbol display unit”) described later (see FIG. 4). The result of the variable display of the first special symbol and the result of the variable display of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 41b (also referred to as “second special symbol display unit”) (that is, the special symbol validity determination) (Simply “success / failure determination”) are displayed so that the player can easily recognize them. It should be noted that any of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the production symbol may be simply referred to as “symbol” or “identification information”.

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

  On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to displaying the above-described game effect using the effect symbol (effect symbol game effect), a hit game effect to be executed in accordance with the hit game, Demo production etc. are displayed. In the effect symbol game effect, the hit game effect, and the demonstration effect, in addition to effect symbols such as numbers, effect images other than effect symbols such as background images and character images are also displayed. The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 includes a first effect hold display area 9c (first effect hold display unit) for displaying a first effect hold 9a according to the number of first special figure hold to be described later. There is a second effect hold display area 9d (second effect hold display section) for displaying the second effect hold 9b in accordance with the number of second special figure hold to be described later. Depending on the display mode (display number) of the first effect hold or the second effect hold, the stored number and the second feature of the first special figure hold displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a (see FIG. 4) described later. The stored number of the second special figure hold displayed on the figure hold indicator 43b can be easily shown to the player.

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

  In addition, a movable decorative member 14 that is operable in accordance with a game effect is provided at the upper part of the center decorative body 10 and behind the decorative member 13. In FIG. 3, only a part of the movable decorative member 14 is visible, but for example, with the execution of a game effect having a relatively high possibility of winning, the movable decorative member falls downward, and the movable decorative member 14 The member covers the front surface of the display screen 7a, and most of the member is visible. As a result, the player increases the sense of expectation for winning. Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a fixed winning device 19 having a non-variable first start port 20 that does not change the ease of entering a game ball is provided. A special symbol success / failure random number or the like (first special symbol success / failure random number or the like) is acquired based on the game ball entering the first starting port 20, and the first special special condition is satisfied when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The determination of whether or not the symbol is appropriate (first special symbol determination) is performed, and the first special symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the determination.

  In the lower right part of the center decoration body 10 (upper right part of the first starting port 20), a variable winning device 22 ("variable type") having a variable second starting port 21 that changes the ease of entering a game ball. Also referred to as a “starter”. A special symbol success / failure random number or the like (second special symbol success / failure random number or the like) is acquired based on the game ball entering the second start port 21 and a second predetermined special condition is satisfied. When the symbol determination (second special symbol determination) is executed, the second special symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the determination. The variable winning device 22 includes a movable member 23 and opens and closes the second start port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. By this opening / closing operation, the second start port 21 can be changed from the first mode (closed state) to the second mode (open state) in which a game ball is more likely to enter than the first mode. is there. The movable member 23 is driven by a second start port solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5). In the first embodiment, the second starting port 21 allows the game ball to enter only when the movable member 23 is in the open state, and prevents the game ball from entering when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. Yes. The second starting port 21 is completely open when the movable member 23 is in the closed state, as long as the game ball is more difficult to enter when the movable member 23 is in the closed state than when the movable member 23 is in the open state. It may not be impossible to enter the ball.

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

  Further, in the game area 3, below the first start opening 20 (lower left of the first big prize opening 30), a second big prize winning device 36 (“second variable entry hall” having a second big prize opening 35 is provided. Is also provided). The second grand prize winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (opening / closing plate) 37, and opens and closes the second grand prize winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The opening / closing member 37 is driven by a second big prize opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 5). The second big winning opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is in the open state. In other words, the second variable entrance 36 is in an inaccessible state (closed state) in which a game ball cannot enter and in an enterable state (open state) in which a game ball can enter by the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 37. And can be changed. In addition, the second grand prize winning device 36 identifies a specific area 39 and a non-specific area 49 through which a game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 35 can pass and a game ball that has entered the second major prize opening 35. The movable piece 150 is configured to be guided (sorted) to the area 39 or the non-specific area 49. The movable piece 150 (movable part) is driven by a movable piece solenoid 151 (see FIG. 5). The movable piece 150 opens the second big prize opening 35, in other words, starts the opening operation of the opening / closing member 37. As an opportunity, the operation is started (see FIG. 52). When the movable piece solenoid 151 is OFF, that is, when the movable piece 150 is not in operation (non-operating state), the game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 35 is guided to the non-specific area 49 and the specific area. It is impossible to pass 39. On the other hand, when the movable piece solenoid 151 is ON, that is, when the movable piece 150 is operating (operating state), the game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 35 is guided to the specific area 39, and the specific area 39 can be passed. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a high probability state described later is generated based on the detection that at least one of the game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening 35 has passed the specific area 39. . That is, the specific area 39 is a probability changing operation port. Such a specific area 39 is not provided in the first big prize winning device 31.

  A gate 28 (game ball passage opening) through which a game ball can pass is provided in the right region of the center decorative body 10 in the game region 3. Based on the passing of the game ball to the gate 28, a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is obtained is obtained. When a predetermined condition is established, it is determined whether or not the second start port 21 is opened. When the symbol success / failure determination is executed, the normal symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination. When the winning normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second start port 21 is opened. Furthermore, a plurality of general entrances 27 are provided in the lower part of the game area 3. In this way, the game area 3 in which various entrances are arranged is divided into a left game area (first game area) 3A on the left side from the center in the left-right direction, and a right game area (second game area) 3B on the right side. , Can be divided into The method of hitting a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A (with a weak launch strength) is called left strike, and the game ball flows down in the right game area 3B (with a strong launch strength) The method of hitting a game ball is called right hitting. By launching a game ball with different launch strengths in this way, the game ball can enter a different arbitrary game area, and the shot ball is moved to a game area aimed by the player (for example, a left game area or a right game area). It is possible to flow down.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the first start port 20 can enter a game ball flowing down the left game area 3A (first game area) in the game area formed on the game board surface, and the right game area A game ball flowing down 3B (second game area) is provided at a position where it cannot enter. As a result, the game ball launched into the game area 3 flows down the left game area 3A and can enter the first start port 20. In addition, the first big winning opening 30 is provided at a position where a game ball flowing down the right game area 3B can enter and a game ball flowing down the left game area 3A cannot enter. As a result, the game balls launched into the game area 3 flow down the right game area 3B and can enter the first grand prize opening 30.

  Further, the gate 28 is provided at a position where a game ball flowing down the right game area 3B can enter and a game ball flowing down the left game area 3A cannot enter. Thereby, the game ball launched into the game area 3 can flow down the right game area 3B and pass through the gate 28 (can enter the ball). The second start port 21 (variable start port) is provided at a position where a game ball flowing down the right game area 3B can enter and a game ball flowing down the left game area 3A cannot enter. Yes. As a result, the game ball launched into the game area 3 flows down the right game area 3B and can enter the second start port 21. Further, the second grand prize opening 35 is provided below a substantially central portion in the left-right direction of the game area, and both the game ball flowing down the left game area 3A and the game ball flowing down the right game area 3B are used. Is provided at a position where a ball can be entered. As a result, the game ball launched into the game area 3 can flow down the left game area 3A and enter the second big prize opening 35 when left-handed. Further, when the player is making a right turn, the player can flow down the right game area 3 </ b> B and can enter the second big prize opening 35.

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, at the start of the game, a low base state in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 is low, and a left-handed strike is aimed at entering the first starting port 20 to play a game. Do. On the other hand, when the winning / injury determination based on the entry to the first starting port 20 becomes a big hit and the gaming state changes from the low base state to the high base state where the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 is high, the player makes a right-hand hit. A game is played aiming to enter the gate 28 and the second starting port 21. In addition, as will be described in detail later, during the big hit game, depending on the type of the big hit that has occurred and the gaming state when the big hit has occurred, the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening depending on the left strike or right strike Play games aiming to enter 35. Further, in the consecutive house state (a state in which the high base state and the big hit game are continuously generated), the gate 28, the second start port 21, the first grand prize port 30, and the second big prize are made by right-handed. A game is played aiming to enter the mouth 35. When a game ball enters the first starting port, the second starting port, the first major winning port, the second major winning port, and the general winning port, the predetermined starting point is set in advance. A number of game balls (also called “prize balls”) are paid out.

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

  The main display 40 also includes a hit indicator 48 indicating that the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination or the second special symbol success / failure determination is successful, the first special symbol success / failure determination or the second special symbol success / failure determination. When the result is a win, the round indicator 45 indicating the number of rounds of the winning game to be executed, the gaming state indicator 46 indicating that the probability variation function is activated, and the shooting direction of the game ball, that is, right-handed A firing direction indicator 47 is included to indicate whether it should be left-handed or left-handed. Various displays included in the main display 40 are display-controlled by a main controller described later. The change display of the first special symbol is performed when a game ball enters the first start port 20 as an opportunity. The variation display of the second special symbol is performed when a game ball enters the second start port 21 as an opportunity. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. The first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display unit 41. In addition, the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold display unit 43.

  In the special symbol display unit 41, the special symbol (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined time, and then stopped and displayed. The special symbol (stop symbol) that is stopped and displayed enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 21. The result of lottery based on (special symbol success / failure determination, big hit lottery) is notified. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed is one special symbol that is selected from a plurality of types of special symbols based on the special symbol success / failure determination. If the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (specific identification information) (that is, if it is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol), the release pattern corresponding to the type of the specific special symbol that is stopped is displayed. A special game (a big hit game or a small hit game) is performed to open the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35 (see FIG. 6). In addition, the opening pattern of the special winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35) in the special game will be described later.

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

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 21, various information (“acquired information”) such as a special symbol success / failure determination random number or the like based on the received ball. The acquired various information is temporarily stored in the special figure storage unit 85 formed in the RAM of the main control unit. Specifically, if the ball enters the first starting port 20, it is stored in the first special diagram storage unit 85 a as the first special diagram reservation, and if it is the ball entering the second starting port 21, the second special diagram is stored. It is stored in the second special figure storage unit 85b as a hold. An upper limit is set for the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure storage unit 85, and the upper limit value in the first embodiment is four. The first special figure storage unit 85a and the second special figure storage unit 85b are also referred to as “first acquisition information storage unit” and “second acquisition information storage unit”, respectively, and are also referred to as “acquisition information storage unit”. .

  The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 85 is digested when it is possible to display a special symbol based on the special figure hold. The digestion of the special symbol hold means that the special symbol determination random number or the like corresponding to the special symbol hold is determined, and the special symbol variable display for indicating the determination result is executed. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the change display of the special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 cannot be executed immediately at the time of entering, that is, the change of the special symbol Even when the display is being executed or the special game is being executed, the right to determine whether or not the special symbol is appropriate for the ball can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

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

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

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

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

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes to the gate 28, various information (also referred to as "acquired information") such as a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is obtained based on the passage, and the acquired various information Is temporarily stored as a general map reservation in a general map storage unit 86 formed in the RAM of the main control unit. An upper limit is set for the number of pending map holds that can be stored in the pending map storage unit 86, and the upper limit value in the first embodiment is four.

  The general map reservation stored in the general map storage unit 86 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the general map storage becomes possible. The digestion of the general symbol hold means that the normal symbol validity determination random number corresponding to the general symbol hold is determined, and the normal symbol variation display for indicating the determination result is executed. Accordingly, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the normal symbol variation display based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be immediately executed, that is, when the normal symbol variation display is being executed or the auxiliary game is being executed. Even so, with the predetermined number as the upper limit, it is possible to reserve the right to determine whether or not it is a normal symbol for the passage. The number of the general map hold is displayed on the general map hold display 44. Specifically, the general map hold indicator 44 is composed of two “qr” LEDs, and displays the number of general map holds by turning on the LED according to the number of general map holds. is there. For example, when the number of hold is 0, “q □ r □” (for example, □: unlit, ●: red lit, ▲: green lit), both LEDs are turned off, and the number of held is 1 In this case, a display mode can be adopted in which the q LED is turned off and the r LED is lit in red, such as “q □ r ●”. Also, the number of holds 2 to 4 is determined in the same manner as the first special figure hold indicator 43a.

  Next, based on FIG.2 and FIG.5, the electrical structure in this pachinko game machine 1 is demonstrated. The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment has a main control board 80 (also referred to as a “main control unit”) that performs control related to game profits such as special symbol success / failure determination, normal symbol success / failure determination, and game state transition. )), A sub-control board 90 (also referred to as “sub-control unit”, also referred to as “effect control unit”) that performs control related to effects executed as the game progresses, and payout control that performs control related to game ball payout Substrate 110 (also referred to as “payout control unit”), effect symbol 8 displayed on the image display device 7, symbol displayed on the effect indicator 102, effect first special figure hold indicator 103a, and effect second special symbol An image control board 100 (image control unit) that performs display control of the hold display 103b and the like is provided. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a main control board storage case storing the main control board 80 is provided at a substantially central portion on the rear side (back side) of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and above the main control board case. Is provided with an image control board storage case containing the audio control board 106, the lamp control board 107 and the image control board 100, and a sub control board storage containing the sub control board 90 on the image control board storage case. A case is provided. Further, a payout control board case for storing the payout control board is provided on the lower left side of the main control board case, and a power supply board case for storing the power supply board 109 is provided on the right side thereof.

  A game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits / receives data (information) to / from other boards via an input / output circuit 87 (I / O port unit). The input / output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81. The ROM may be externally attached. The RAM of the game control microcomputer 81 is provided with the above-described special figure storage unit 85 (the first special figure storage unit 85a and the second special figure storage unit 85b) and the general figure storage unit 86. .

  Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input from each sensor to the main control board 80, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, the sensors include a first start opening sensor 20a, a second start opening sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a first big prize opening sensor 30a, a second big prize opening sensor 35a, a specific area sensor 39a, and general The entrance sensor 27a is connected. These various sensors are also referred to as “detecting means”.

  The first start port sensor 20 a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 20. The second start port sensor 21 a is provided in the second start port 21 and detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 21. The gate sensor 28 a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first grand prize opening sensor 30 a is provided in the first big prize opening 30 and detects a game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 30. The second big prize opening sensor 35a is provided in the second big prize opening 35 and detects a game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 35. The specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39 in the second grand prize opening 35, and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39 among the game balls that have entered the second large prize opening 35. is there. The non-specific area sensor 49a is provided in the non-specific area 49 in the second big prize opening 35, and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 49 among the game balls that have entered the second big prize opening 35. To do. The general entrance sensor 27 a is provided in each of the general entrances 27 to detect a game ball that has entered the general entrance 27.

  Further, as the solenoids, a second start opening solenoid 24, a first large winning opening solenoid 33, a second large winning opening solenoid 38 and a movable piece solenoid 151 are connected. These various solenoids are also referred to as “driving means”. The second start opening solenoid 24 is for driving the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22, and the first big winning port solenoid 33 is for driving the opening / closing member 32 of the first big winning device 31. is there. The second big prize winning solenoid 38 is for driving the opening / closing member 37 of the second big prize winning device 36, and the movable piece solenoid 151 is for driving the movable piece 150 of the second big prize winning device 36. is there. Further, the main control board 80 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special diagram hold indicator 43a, a second special figure hold indicator 43b, a general diagram. A hold indicator 44, a round indicator 45, a game state indicator 46, a firing direction indicator 47, and a hit indicator 48 are connected. That is, display control of these main display devices 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the movable decorative member 14 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The movable decorative member 14 is visible only in part in FIG. 1, but is a movable so-called gimmick provided in the center decorative body 10. The effect control microcomputer 91 determines operation pattern data (also referred to as “driving data”) for operating the movable decorative member 14 in a predetermined operation mode from data stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, The operation of the movable decorative member 14 is controlled based on the determined operation pattern data. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may execute lamp lighting control and operation control of the movable decorative member 14. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and data relating to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

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

  Next, a description will be given of the control relating to whether or not the game is determined (special symbol determination) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment. As a result of the special symbol success / failure determination, there are “big hit”, “small hit”, and “out”. In the case of “hit”, the “hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. When “small hit” is selected, the “small hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. In addition, in the case of “out”, the “out of symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. When it is determined that the game is a big win or a small win, a “special game” is executed to open the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35 with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed. . A special game executed as a big hit is called a “big hit game”, and a special game executed as a small hit is called a “small hit game”. Note that one or a plurality of special symbols may be provided as the types of special symbols to be stopped and displayed in “big hit”, “small hit”, and “out”.

  There are several types of jackpots. As shown in FIG. 6, the types of jackpots are "15R (round) first jackpot", "2R second jackpot", "2R third jackpot", "15R fourth jackpot", and "2R fifth jackpot" There is. In the jackpot game executed when these jackpots are won, the second big prize opening 35 having the specific area 39 inside is opened in a predetermined opening pattern in the first and second rounds (FIG. 52). (Refer) When there is a third or subsequent round, the first big prize opening 30 that does not have the specific area 39 inside is opened in a predetermined opening pattern. The round in which the second grand prize opening 35 is opened (aiming for the passage of game balls to the specific area 39) is also referred to as a V round, a chance round, or a challenge round. Further, in the V round, when a game ball passes through the specific area 39, a predetermined privilege is given. Note that this V round (specific round) is a round in which the movable piece 150 is operated, and rounds other than the V round (non-specific round) do not operate the movable piece 150. That is, even if the second grand prize winning opening 35 is a round other than the V round, the movable piece 150 does not operate and the specific area 39 is always closed. Even if the ball enters the second grand prize opening 35, the game ball is not guided to the specific area 39. That is, it can be said that rounds other than the V round are “a round in which a game ball cannot pass through a specific area”.

  Further, the V round is set so that the possibility of entering the specific area 39 differs depending on the opening pattern of the second grand prize opening 35. When the first opening pattern shown in FIG. 52 is executed in the V round, the second big prize opening 35 is opened for a maximum of 28 s in the V round, so that a game ball can be easily entered, It becomes possible to acquire a prize ball. On the other hand, during the period when the movable piece 150 (movable part) is operated and the specific area 39 (V) is in the open state, the second big prize opening 35 is in the closed state, and the specific area 39 ( Even before V) is in the open state, the open state is only open for an extremely short time of 100 ms, so it is difficult to pass the game ball through the specific area 39. Therefore, when the second grand prize opening 35 opens and closes in the first round pattern in the V round, the V round is a round in which it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area. Further, the V round may be a round in which a game ball cannot pass through a specific area. The movable piece 150 that opens the specific region 39 is triggered by the start of the opening pattern of the second big prize opening 35, and is opened (operated) for 4000 ms after being closed (non-operated) for 200 ms. Thereafter, the closed state is established. When the V round ends, the movable piece 150 closes the specific area 39 at the end of the operation even during the operation, and ends the operation.

  In the V round, when the second release pattern shown in FIG. 52 is executed, the second grand prize opening 35 is opened for a maximum of 28 s in the V round, so that a game ball can be easily entered. A large amount of prize balls can be obtained. Further, during the period (4000 ms) when the movable piece 150 (movable portion) is operated and the specific area 39 (V) is in the open state, the second big prize opening 35 is in the open state. It is easy to pass the game ball. Therefore, when the second grand prize opening 35 opens and closes in the second open pattern in the V round, the V round is a round in which it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39. Also, in the V round, when the third release pattern shown in FIG. 52 is executed, the second big winning opening 35 ends the release pattern only when it is opened for an extremely short time of 100 ms. It is difficult to enter the ball. In addition, the V round is completed before the movable piece 150 (movable part) is operated to open the specific area 39 (V), so it is difficult (impossible) to pass the game ball through the specific area 39. ). Therefore, when the second grand prize opening 35 opens and closes in the third open pattern in the V round, the V round is a round in which it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area. Further, the V round may be a round in which a game ball cannot pass through a specific area.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 6, “15R first big hit” and “15R fourth big hit” are the number of times (number of rounds) the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35) is opened. Is 15 times, and in the first and second rounds, it is possible (easy) to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 (also simply referred to as “V”) (second release pattern shown in FIG. 52). It is a big hit that opens the second big prize opening 35. “15R first big hit” and “15R fourth big hit” make it easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 according to the operation timing of the movable piece 150 and the opening pattern of the second big prize opening 35 in the V round. It is a big hit. Therefore, in the V round of “15R first big hit” and “15R fourth big hit”, the player only has to aim at the second big prize opening 35 and normally (usually) launch a game ball, and the specific area It is possible to easily pass the game ball to 39.

  In addition, “2R 2nd big hit”, the number of times (number of rounds) of opening of the big prize opening (second big prize opening 35) is 2, and in the first round and the second round, the specific area 39 (simply “V It is a big hit that opens the second big prize opening 35 in a manner (second opening pattern shown in FIG. 52) that allows the game ball to pass through (also referred to as “)”. In addition, “2R 3rd big hit” is a specific area although the number of times of opening (number of rounds) of the big prize opening (second big prize opening 35) is two times and the opening time is as long as 28 s. It is a big hit that opens the second big prize opening 35 in a manner (first opening pattern shown in FIG. 52) in which it is difficult (impossible) to pass the game ball to 39 (also simply referred to as “V”). The “2R 5th big hit” is that the number of times of opening (number of rounds) of the big prize opening (second big prize opening 35) is 2 times, and the opening time is 100 ms, which is an extremely short time (opening and closing for a moment). This is a big hit that opens the second big prize opening 35 in a manner (third open pattern shown in FIG. 52) in which it is difficult (impossible) to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 (also simply referred to as “V”). .

  In this embodiment, the V round is set to a plurality of rounds of the first round and the second round. However, as another aspect, only one of the first round or the second round is designated as a V round (specific round). ) And the other may be a non-V round (non-specific round). Further, three or more V rounds may be provided.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, based on the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 in the big hit game, the gaming state after the end of the big hit game is shifted to a high probability state (described below). If not, low probability state). Therefore, if the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is the aforementioned 15R first big hit, 2R second big hit, or 15R fourth big hit, the possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area (2R third big hit) The first and second V rounds are performed in a relatively high manner (compared to the 2R fifth big hit). Then, by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 during execution of the big hit game, the game state after the big hit game can be shifted to a high probability state. On the other hand, when it becomes 2R 3 big hit or 2R 5 big hit, in the 1st round and the 2nd round of V round, the 1st opening pattern or the 1st Since the second big winning opening 35 is opened in the three opening pattern, the game ball cannot be passed to the specific area 39 during execution of the big hit game, and the game state after the big hit game is a normal state described later. (Low probability state) is very likely (it may be said that it becomes a low probability state).

  On the other hand, the opening pattern of the small hit game (the first small hit game or the second small hit game) executed when the first small hit or the second small hit is reached is the above-described “2R fifth big hit (2R first hit game). The second big winning opening 35 is opened twice for 0.1 seconds (to enter a state in which a player can enter a ball). The opening pattern of this small hit game is apparently close to (substantially the same) as “2R 5th big hit” (the closing time between the opening is also the same time). Or 2R fifth big hit is an open pattern that is difficult to recognize. In other words, when the first small hit or the second small hit is reached, the second big winning device 36 is opened in such a manner that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second big winning opening 35. Since the movable piece 150 does not operate during the small hit game, even if a game ball enters the second big prize opening 35, the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39. . Even if there is a game ball passing to the specific area 39 for some reason, an invalid period in which the passing of the specific area 39 (detection by the specific area sensor 39a) is not treated as valid in rounds other than the V round Thus, any privilege is not given based on the passage of the specific area 39.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, it is assumed that the gaming state after the small hit game is not changed from before the small hit game is executed. Therefore, if the gaming state before the small hit game is executed in the normal state (low probability state), the gaming state after the small hit game is also in the normal state. From the viewpoint of the player, it is difficult to distinguish the 2R fifth big hit and the small hit from the open pattern of the big prize opening (second big prize opening 35). That is, the player recognizes from the opening pattern of the special winning opening whether the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is the 2R fifth big hit or the small hit (first small hit or second small hit). Is difficult. Also, in terms of performance, during the execution of the big hit game related to the 2R fifth big hit and the small hit game related to the small hit (first small hit or second small hit), and the change display of the subsequent effect symbols Inside, it is possible to execute a common effect (effect mode) so that it is difficult for the player to distinguish between the two. In this embodiment, as will be described later, the player notices that a big hit game related to the 5R big hit of 2R or a small hit game related to the small hit (first small hit or second small hit) has occurred. It is assumed that it is difficult to perform a production. For example, during the 2R fifth big hit game (or during the small hit game), an effect related to the effect executed during the variable display is also executed, and the release pattern is ended during that time.

  In addition, the operation state of the movable piece 150 inside the second grand prize winning opening 35 and whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area are also configured to be difficult for the player to visually recognize. As a result, even if the game ball is passed to the specific area 39 during the special game as the 2R fifth big hit (although it is most difficult to pass), the game state thereafter shifts to the high probability state. It is difficult to recognize whether or not As a result, when it is a small hit, or when the 2R fifth big hit, it is difficult to notice the occurrence, and even if it is noticed, it is difficult to determine whether it is a small hit game or a big hit game. After the (small hit game or big hit game) is over, the game can be advanced with a sense of expectation that a new high base state may have been set. This also makes it possible to enhance the gaming interest. In the small hits, the number of times of opening the big prize opening is not called the number of rounds, but simply called the number of times of opening.

  More specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the opening pattern of the big winning opening when each big hit and each little win is as shown in FIG. That is, when 15R first big hit (when the 15R first big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a), and when 15R fourth big hit (when the second special symbol display 41b is displayed). When the 15R 4th big hit symbol is stopped and displayed), the 2nd big prize opening 35 is opened for up to 28 seconds from 1R to 2R, and the first big prize opening 30 is opened for up to 28 seconds from 3R to 15R. . In this big hit, the opening pattern of the second big prize opening 35 in the 1R and 2R is an opening pattern that makes it easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39, and the game ball to the specific area 39 during the round It is easy to pass through.

  In addition, when 2R second big hit is reached (when the 2R second big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a), 1R to 2R and the second big prize opening 35 for a maximum of 28 seconds. Open. In addition, the opening pattern of the second big prize opening 35 in the 1R and 2R is an opening pattern that makes it easy to pass the game ball through the specific area 39, and the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the round. It is easy to make. In addition, when 2R third big hit is reached (when the 2R third big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a), 1R to 2R are set, and the second big prize opening 35 is set for a maximum of 28 seconds. Open. In addition, the opening pattern of the second grand prize opening 35 in the 1R and 2R is an opening pattern in which it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39, and the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the round. It is difficult (impossible). When the 2R fifth big hit is reached (when the 2R fifth big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b), the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 is increased from 1R to 2R. Each of them is an extremely short time of 0.1 seconds at maximum (opening and closing for a moment), so that it is almost impossible to enter the second grand prize opening 35 during the round, that is, to pass the game ball to the specific area 39. It is impossible.

  In addition, after the big hit game related to 15R first big hit, 15R fourth big hit, and 2R second big hit, the short time function and the high base generation function are activated. The short time state (also referred to as “high base state”) that has been activated ends when a special symbol variation display of “200 times (second number)” is executed without generating a big hit in the short time state. In addition, after the big hit game related to the 2R third big hit and the 2R fifth big hit, the time-shortening function and the high base generation function are also operated, but in the time-short state, the big hit game is not generated 100 times (the first When the special symbol variation display “number of times” is executed, the process ends. That is, the high base state set after the end of the big hit game related to 15R first big hit, 15R fourth big hit, and 2R second big hit is set after the big hit game related to 2R third big hit and 2R fifth big hit. The executable period is set longer than the high base state. Also, after the big hit games related to the 15R first big hit, the 15R fourth big hit, and the 2R second big hit are set in a high probability state if the normal game is played, the big hit games are set after the big hit game ends. This gaming state is also referred to as a “high accuracy and high base state”. In addition, since the low probability state is set after the end of the big hit game related to the 2R third big hit and the 2R fifth big hit, the game state set after the big hit game ends is also referred to as a “low probability high base state”. . Here, it is possible to set the “low-accuracy base state” as the first gaming state and the “high-accuracy base state”, which is more advantageous to the player than the low-accuracy base state, as the second gaming state.

  As described above, the gaming state after the end of the big hit game related to the 15R first big hit, the 15R fourth big hit and the 2R second big hit is the game after the big hit game related to the 2R third big hit and the 2R fifth big hit. Compared to the state, the probability that the result of the success / failure determination is a big hit (probability state) is not only high, but also the period is set to be long, so for the player (to generate another big hit) This is a very advantageous period. Therefore, the player plays the game in anticipation that the gaming state after the end of the big hit game becomes a highly accurate and high base state. Also, when the first small hit is reached (when the first small symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) and when the second small hit is reached (the second special symbol indicator 41b). When the second small winning symbol is stopped and displayed), the second big winning opening 35 is opened twice for a maximum of 0.1 second. That is, the same big winning opening as the second round in the big hit game of 2R fifth big hit is opened with the same opening pattern.

  The allocation probability to each big hit in the first special symbol (special figure 1) determination is 40% for the 15R first big hit, 50% for the 2R second big hit, and 10% for the 2R third big hit. Yes. On the other hand, the big hit in the determination of success / failure of the second special symbol (special drawing 2) is 75% for the 15R fourth big hit and 25% for the second 5R big hit. In other words, if the hit determination is based on the entrance to the second starting port 21 that has become easy to enter due to the operation of the opening extension function (occurrence of a high base state) described later, a relatively advantageous hit There is a high possibility that (15R fourth big hit) will occur. As described above, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, the game ball is placed in the second start port 21 rather than being a big hit in the win determination (first special symbol win determination) performed when the game ball enters the first start port 20. Is set so as to increase the possibility that the player who wins a big hit in the determination of success / failure (second special symbol success / failure determination) performed by entering the ball will be more advantageous to the player. That is, the player plays a game in anticipation of entering the second starting port 21. This is particularly noticeable during the operation of the opening extension function in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 is increased.

  Here, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or missed is determined based on a “special symbol success / failure determination random number (also referred to as“ correction determination information ”)”. The determination of the type of jackpot is based on “a random number for determining the jackpot type (also referred to as“ design determining random number ”or“ symbol determining information ”). Each of the special symbol success / failure determination and the jackpot type determination determination is also referred to as “win / fail determination (determination)”, and may be generally referred to as “win / fail determination (determination)”. As shown in FIG. 7A, the special symbol success / failure random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 629. The jackpot type determination random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. The random number (acquired information) acquired based on the ball entering the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 includes “reach random number” in addition to the special symbol success / failure determination random number and the jackpot type determination random number. (Also referred to as “reach information”) and “variation pattern random numbers (also referred to as“ variation pattern information ”)”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the game state after the special game when the 15R first big hit, the 2R second big hit and the 15R fourth big hit are passed through the specific area 39 during the special game. If so, the high probability state of the special symbol, the short time state of the special symbol, and the high base state are obtained (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “highly accurate and high base state (probability variation state)”. The high-accuracy and high-base state is terminated when a special symbol variation display is executed a predetermined number of times (200 in this embodiment) or a big hit game is executed.

  In addition, the game state after the special game in the case of the 2R third big hit and the 2R fifth big hit is extremely difficult to pass through the specific area 39 during the special game. The special symbol is in a short time state and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low-accuracy base state (short-time state)”. The low-accuracy base state is terminated when a special symbol variation display is executed a predetermined number of times (100 in this embodiment) or a big hit is made and the big hit game is executed. The possibility is extremely low, but if the vehicle passes through the specific area 39, the “highly accurate and high base state” is set. In the high base state (high-accuracy high-base state or low-accuracy high-base state), a predetermined number of special symbol fluctuation displays are executed, and when the end condition is satisfied, the gaming state is a special symbol low-probability state and special The symbol shifts to a non-short-time state and a low base state “low probability low base state (normal state)”. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is played for the first time, the game state after the power is turned on (initial game state) is a special symbol low probability state, a special symbol non-time-short state, and a low base state, that is, “low probability low "Base state".

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the input process (S202) performed subsequent to the output process (S201), various sensors (a first start port sensor 20a, a second start port sensor 21a, a first big prize port sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. 30a, the second big winning hole sensor 35a, the general winning hole sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 5) are read and stored as prize ball information in the output buffer of the RAM. Also, a detection signal from a lower plate full detection sensor for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 62 is taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as lower plate full data.

  The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S203) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed in the main control main process of FIG. In other words, the update processing of various random number counter values (including normal symbol random number counter values) shown in FIG. The period until the next interrupt process (S105) is started).

  Following normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S203), starting port sensor detection process (S204), general map movement process (S205), special figure movement process (S206), and specific area sensor detection process (S207) Then, a start ball entering process (S208) and a power-off monitoring process (S209) are executed. Thereafter, other processing (S210) not closely related to the present invention is executed, and the interrupt processing (S105) is terminated. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80, the processes of S102 to S104 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 10), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 ms). ), Interrupt processing (S105) is executed again. In the output process (S201) of the interrupt process (S105) executed again, the command set in the RAM output buffer in the previous interrupt process (S105) is output.

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

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

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

  Subsequently, special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S308) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value of the random number counter for special symbol determination (label-TRND-A) stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM, the random number for determining the big hit type The value of the counter (label-TRND-AS), the value of the reach random number counter (label-TRND-RC), and the value of the variation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the random number shown in FIG. 7A). And the obtained random number values (acquired information) are stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved figure 2 reserved balls in the second figure reserved storage unit 85b.

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

  Subsequently, special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S312) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312), as in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value of the special symbol success / failure determination counter stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM. (Label-TRND-A), the value of the random number counter for determining the jackpot type (label-TRND-AS), the value of the reach random number counter (label-TRND-RC), and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) (That is, the random number values shown in FIG. 7A are acquired), and the obtained random number values are stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved figure 1 reserved balls in the first figure reserved storage unit 85a. .

[Usuzu movement process]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal operation process (S205) shown in FIG. 13 after the start port sensor detection process (S204). In the normal drawing operation process (S205), the processing related to the normal symbol display device 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four stages, and “normal figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4” is assigned to each of these stages. . If the “normal operation status” is “1” (YES in S401), the normal symbol standby process (S402) is performed, and if the “normal operation status” is “2” (S401) NO at S403, YES at S403), normal symbol variation processing (S404) is performed, and when the “normal figure movement status” is “3” (both NO at S401 and S403, YES at S405), the normal symbol is fixed The process (S406) is performed, and when the “normal operation status” is “4” (NO in all of S401, S403, and S405), the ordinary electric accessory process (S407) is performed. The normal operation status is “1” by default.

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

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

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

[Normal symbol change processing]
As shown in FIG. 17, in the normal symbol changing process (S404), first, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol change time has passed (S801), and if it has not passed (NO in S801), the process ends. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S801), the normal symbol fluctuation stop command is set (S802) and the normal symbol operation status is set to “3” (S803). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the fluctuation display of the normal symbol with the display result (the normal symbol of the normal symbol or the off normal symbol) according to the determination result of the random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is satisfied (S804), Finish.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Special Figure 2 Decision Processing]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202), first, as the determination value, the lowest area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b of the RAM (that is, the first special figure reservation first). The value (label-TRND-A) of the special symbol success / failure random number counter stored in the corresponding RAM area is read (S1301). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1302). And if it is not a high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, if it is a normal state, it is a big hit determination table (big hit determination value is “3” and “3” for the normal state in the big hit determination table (FIG. 8A). 397 "), a determination is made as to whether it is correct (S1303). On the other hand, if the state is a high probability state (YES in S1302), the success / failure determination is performed based on the jackpot determination table for the high probability state in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 8A) (S1307). In the jackpot determination table for the high probability state, the jackpot determination values are “3”, “53”, “113”, “173”, “227”, “281”, “337”, “397”, “449”. , “503”.

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

  The big hit flag includes a long hit flag that turns on when the big hit type is 15R first big hit and 15R fourth big hit, and a short hit that turns on when the big hit type is 2R second big hit and 2R third big hit. There is a flag. Here, the round indicator 45 is composed of two LEDs, a 2R lamp and a 15R lamp. When the 2R second big hit or the 2R third big hit and the short hit flag is turned ON, At the timing when the 2R second big hit symbol or the 2R third big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed, the 2R lamp is lit and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is “2R ▲ 15RΔ” (for example, ▲: ON, Δ: OFF). Further, when the long hit flag is turned ON when either the 15R first big hit or the 15R fourth big hit is turned on, the 15R lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding big hit symbol is fixedly displayed. Specifically, the display mode is “2RΔ15R ▲”.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the result of the big hit determination (S1303, S1307) is not “big hit” (NO in S1304), it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (S1305). That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the special symbol success / failure determination random number counter (label-TRND-A) coincides with any one of “101” to “105” as the small hit determination values (FIG. 8A). . If it is determined that it is not a small hit (NO in S1305), a missing symbol is determined (S1308), and the process ends. If it is determined that it is a small hit (YES in S1305), a small hit symbol is determined (S1306), the small hit flag is turned on (S1306), and the process is terminated. In addition, you may provide the random number which determines whether it is a small hit separately from the random number for special symbol success / failure determination.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Pattern Selection Processing]
In the special symbol standby process (FIG. 21), a special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1203) following the special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202). As shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a time-short state (whether or not the time-short flag is ON) (S1401). If it is not the time saving state (NO in S1401), that is, if it is not the time saving state, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S1402). If it is determined in S1402 that the big hit flag is ON (YES in S1402), it is determined whether or not the type of big hit is 15R big hit (15R fourth big hit) (S1417). If it is 15R big hit (YES in S1417), refer to the table for 15R big hit during the non-time-short state (the portion corresponding to the non-time-short state and long hit in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). A variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1403). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P1 or the fluctuation pattern P2 is selected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1417 that it is not 15R big hit (NO in S1417), that is, if it is 2R fifth big hit, the 2R big hit table during the non-time-short state (the non-time-short state of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the short hit (S1706). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P3 is selected. If the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined. In the first embodiment, the non-time-short state medium big hit table is divided according to whether the big hit is a long hit (15R big hit) or a short hit (2R big hit). The non-time-short state medium big hit table need not be divided into a long hit type and a short hit type. This is the same for the short-time state big hit table described later.

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1402), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1405). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1405), refer to the non-time-short state medium-to-small table (the portion corresponding to the non-time-short state and small hit in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). A variation pattern is selected based on the pattern random number counter value (S1409). Specifically, in the first embodiment, the variation pattern P4 is always selected.

  If the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1405), it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) is a reach establishment random number value (S1406). As shown in FIG. 8C, the reach establishment random number value is “0” to “5” in the time reduction state, and “0” to “13” in the non-time reduction state. That is, the time-short state is less likely to reach when it is out of time than the non-time-short state. This is to speed up the digestion speed of the special figure hold by making more selections with no reach effect with a short variation time in the short time state selected.

  When the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) is a reach establishment random number value (YES in S1406), that is, in the case of reach presence / absence, the reach presence / absence table during non-short-time state (variation shown in FIG. 9) A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to a non-time-short state and a portion corresponding to the presence / absence of reach in the pattern table (S1407). In the first embodiment, the variation pattern P5 or P6 is selected.

  When the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) is not a reach-established random number value (NO in S1406), that is, when reach is not missed, a table for reaching no miss during non-time-short state (variation pattern shown in FIG. 9) A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to a portion corresponding to a non-short-time state and no reach in the table (S1408). When the reach is out of reach, a function of shortening and changing according to the number of reserved balls is activated. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is “3” or “4”, a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected compared to when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is “0” to “2”. It has come to be. In the first embodiment, the variation pattern P7 or P8 is selected.

  If it is determined in S1401 that the gaming state is the short-time state (YES in S1401), as shown in FIG. 24, the reference variation pattern table is a table for the short-time state (the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). The process (S1410 to S1416) is performed in the same flow as the above steps S1402 to S1609 except that the portion corresponding to the short time state is selected. That is, if it is a big hit, refer to the portion corresponding to the jackpot in FIG. 9 and the jackpot if it is a small hit, refer to the portion corresponding to the jackpot and the jackpot in FIG. Based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the shortage state in FIG. 9 and the reach out of reach, and to the portion in FIG. To select the variation pattern.

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

  After the variation pattern is selected as described above, the other processing (S1404) shown in FIG. 23 is performed to finish this processing. In other processing (S1404), a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set variation pattern designation command is included in a variation start command, which will be described later, and is sent to the sub-control board 90 by output processing (S201).

[Special figure 2 random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 25, in the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), first, the special figure 2 reserved ball number is decremented by 1 (S1501). Next, the storage location of the various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is one level lower (for example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is composed of an address space corresponding to addresses "0000" to "0003"). , The address “0000” side) (S1502). Then, “0” is set in the uppermost address space of the second special figure holding storage unit 85b, that is, the RAM corresponding to the fourth special figure holding fourth (when the upper limit number is stored). The area is cleared to 0 (S1503), and this process ends.

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

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

[Special Figure 1 Win / Fail Decision Processing]
As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 1 success / failure determination process (S1207), the processing (S1601 to S1609) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202) shown in FIG. Therefore, detailed description of this process is omitted. However, since this process is related to the special figure 1, in S1601, the lowermost area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a of the RAM (ie, the RAM area corresponding to the first special figure reservation) is stored. The stored special symbol success / failure determination random number counter value (label-TRND-A) is read. In the big hit type determination in S1608, there is a possibility that any of 15R first big hit, 15R second big hit, and 2R third big hit is determined (FIG. 8B). As shown in the column of the first special symbol (Special Figure 1) in FIG. 8B, the distribution ratio for each big hit is 40% for the 15R first big hit, 50% for the 15R second big hit, and the 2R third big hit. Is 10%. If it is determined that the big hit type is 15R first big hit or 15R second big hit, the long hit flag is turned on as a big hit flag in step S1609. On the other hand, if it is determined that 2R third big hit, the short hit flag is turned ON as a big hit flag in S1609.

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

  However, since this process is related to Special Figure 1, if YES in S1702 (FIG. 27) (that is, if the big hit flag is ON), the big hit type is 15R big hit (15R first big hit). It is determined whether or not (S1703). If it is a 15R big hit (YES in S1703), refer to the 15R big hit table during the non-time-short state (the portion corresponding to the non-time-short state and the long time in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). A variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1704). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P1 or the fluctuation pattern P2 is selected.

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

  Further, in this special figure 1 variation pattern selection process, whether or not the big hit type is 15R big hit (15R first big hit) also in the case of YES in S1712 (FIG. 28) (that is, when the big hit flag is ON). Is determined (S1713). If it is a 15R big hit (YES in S1713), the fluctuation pattern random number counter is referenced by referring to the 15R big hit table during the short time state (the portion corresponding to the short time state and the long time in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). A variation pattern is selected based on the value (S1714). Specifically, any one of the variation patterns P9 to P11 is selected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1713 that it is not a 15R big hit (NO in S1713), that is, if it is a 2R second big hit or a 2R third big hit, the 2R big hit table during the short-time state (the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the time-short state and the portion corresponding to the short win (S1715). Specifically, the variation pattern P12 is selected.

  In this special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing, after performing variation pattern selection (S1704, S1706, S1709, S1710, S1711, S1714, S1715, S1718, S1719, S1720), other processing (S1705, FIG. 27) To finish this process. In other processing (S1705), a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set variation pattern designation command is included in a variation start command, which will be described later, and is sent to the sub-control board 90 by output processing (S201).

[Special Figure 1 Random Number Shift Processing]
As shown in FIG. 29, in the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number is decremented by 1 (S1801). Next, the storage location of the various counter values in the first special figure storage unit 85a is shifted down by one (S2002). Then, “0” is set in the highest address space of the first special figure storage unit 85a, that is, the RAM corresponding to the fourth special figure reservation is stored (when the upper limit number is stored). The area is cleared to 0 (S1803), and this process ends.

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

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

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

  In S1907, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S1907). If it is determined that the time reduction flag is ON (YES in S1907), the time reduction for counting the number of times the special symbol is changed during the time reduction state is counted. The counter value is decremented by 1 (S1908), it is determined whether the value of the hour / hour counter is “0” (S1909). If it is “0” (YES in S1909), the hour / hour flag is turned OFF (S1910). The process proceeds to S1911. If it is determined that the hour / hour flag is not ON (NO in S1907), and if it is determined that the value of the hour / hour counter is not “0” (NO in S1909), the process proceeds to S1911.

  In S1911, the special figure operation status is set to “3” (S1911). Then, other processing such as stopping the special symbol variation display at a result corresponding to the determination result of the special symbol success / failure determination random number and the jackpot type determination random number is performed (S1912), and this processing is ended.

[Special symbol confirmation processing]
As shown in FIG. 31, in the special symbol confirmation process (S1106), it is first determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S2001). If the big hit flag is ON (YES in S2001), it is subsequently determined whether or not the type of big hit is 15R big hit (15R first big hit or 15R fourth big hit) (S2002). In S2002, when it is determined that the type of jackpot is 15R jackpot (YES in S2002), “15” is set to the value of the round counter that counts the number of rounds executed during the jackpot game (S2003). Transition to processing. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2002 that the type of jackpot is not 15R jackpot (NO in S2002), that is, the type of jackpot in this case is 2R jackpot, so the value of the round counter is set to “2” ( S2004), the process proceeds to S2005.

  In S2005, a winning opening opening pattern corresponding to the type of jackpot is set (S2005), and the process proceeds to S2006. Here, the opening pattern of the big prize opening is determined according to the type of jackpot (see FIG. 6), and in this embodiment, the big winning opening that opens and closes in a specific round is fixed. Specifically, in any big win, the 1st and 2nd rounds open and close the second big prize opening 35, and the 3rd to 15th rounds open and close the first big prize opening 30 (if the big hit is 3 rounds or more). To do. On the other hand, although the same big prize opening (for example, the second big prize opening 35 in the first round) is opened / closed in a specific round in different types of jackpots, the opening / closing pattern (opening pattern) may be different.

  That is, in the present embodiment, a winning pattern opening pattern is determined for each type of jackpot. Specifically, if it is a 15R first big hit, the release pattern for 15R first big hit is set, and the 15R first big hit release pattern is executed during the execution of the 15R first big hit game. . If 2R 2nd big hit, 2R 2nd big hit open pattern is set, if 2R 3rd big hit, 2R 3rd big hit open pattern is set, if 15R 4th big hit, 15R 4th An open pattern for big hit is set, and if 2R fifth big hit, an open pattern for 2R fifth big hit is set. Then, a corresponding big hit release pattern is executed in each big hit game.

  In S2006, a jackpot opening command is set to start the jackpot game (S2006). The opening command is determined by the type of jackpot, corresponding to each jackpot, such as an opening command for 15R jackpot (15R first jackpot, 15R second jackpot and 15R fourth jackpot), 2R third jackpot opening command, etc. Each is provided. Then, the corresponding opening period is subsequently executed by the set opening command. Specifically, in the case of 15R big hit, a period of 5000ms is set as the opening period, and in the case of 2R big hit, a period of 900ms is set as the opening period. The main control unit 80 transmits the set opening command to the sub-control unit 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201), and the sub-control unit 90 that has received the opening command receives the opening command during the opening period. The corresponding predetermined game effect is performed. In S2007, the opening period of the jackpot game is started (S2007), and the special figure operation status is set to “4” (S2008).

  If it is determined in S2001 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S2001), it is then determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S2009). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S2009), the small hit release pattern is set (S2010), and the process proceeds to S2011. Here, in the small hit opening pattern, the second big prize opening 35 is opened and closed twice with an opening time of 0.1 seconds. This is the same pattern as the 2R fifth big hit opening pattern. In S2011, in order to start a small hit game, the small hit game opening command is set (S2011), the small hit game opening period is started (S2012), and the special figure operation status is set to "5" ( S2013). Here, there is an opening command for a small hit different from the big hit, and a period of 900 ms is set as the opening period. Then, the main control unit 80 transmits the set small hitting opening command to the sub-control unit 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201), and receives the small hitting opening command. In 90, a predetermined game effect corresponding to the opening period is performed. If it is determined in S2009 that the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S2009), the big hit game and the small hit game are not started, so the special figure operation status is set to “1” (S2014), and the process is finished. .

[Special electric equipment processing 1 (big hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 32, in the special electric accessory processing 1 (S1108), it is first determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S2101). If it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON (YES in S2101), the probability variation is determined. The flag is turned OFF (S2102), and then it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S2103). If it is determined in S2103 that the time reduction flag is ON (YES in S2103), the time reduction flag is turned OFF (S2104), and the process proceeds to S2105. If NO is determined in S2101, the process proceeds to S2103 without turning off the probability variation flag. If NO is determined in S2103, the process proceeds to S2105 without turning off the time reduction flag. In other words, during the execution of the big hit game, the low probability state and the non-time-short state are controlled. In the first embodiment, since the low base state is always in the non-time-short state, the low base state is also controlled during the execution of the big hit game.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the big hit end flag is ON (S2105). The big hit end flag is a flag that indicates that the opening of the big winning devices (the first big winning device 31 and the second big winning device 36) is all ended (the big hit game is ended) in the big hit game. If it is determined that the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), then whether or not a predetermined round is being executed, that is, a big winning opening determined for the predetermined round (the first big winning opening or the second big winning opening) It is determined whether or not an open pattern (open / close pattern) is being executed (S2106). If it is determined in S2106 that the round is not being executed (S2106), it is then determined whether or not it is a round start time (S2107). This is determined based on the jackpot game release pattern set for each jackpot type described above. For example, if it is before the start of the first round, the determination is made based on whether the opening period ends and the timing for executing the first release processing of the first round. If the first round has already been started, the determination is made based on whether the previous round has ended and a predetermined interval has elapsed. The round is also simply referred to as “R”.

  If it is determined in S2107 that it is the time to start a round (YES in S2107), a round start command for the corresponding round is set (S2108), a big opening opening process is performed (S2109), and the process proceeds to S2110. As a result, the special winning opening becomes open and a predetermined round starts. In S2108, a round start command capable of specifying a round to be started is set, such as “1R start command” for the start of the first round and “2R start command” for the start of the second round. . The set round start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output process of S201. Also, in the big winning opening release process of S2109, a big hit release pattern determined according to the type of big hit to be executed, and an open pattern determined in the starting round is started. In S2110, whether the starting round is the V round (the first round or the second round), that is, the starting is the second big prize opening 35 (also referred to as “V attacker”) having the specific area 39 inside. It is determined whether it is a round in which the movable piece 150 is operated (a state in which the game ball can pass through the specific region 39) (S2110). In the present embodiment, two rounds of the first round and the second round are set as V rounds for operating the movable piece 150.

  If it is determined in S2110 that the starting round is not the V round (the first round or the second round), that is, the third round or later (NO in S2110), the process ends. This may be determined for each jackpot type using the value of the round counter, or may be determined by providing a round counter that counts the number of rounds to be executed separately. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2110 that the starting round is the V round (the first or second round) (YES in S2110), the effective period of the specific area is set based on a predetermined specific area effective pattern. At the same time (S2111), an opening / closing operation of the specific area is started based on a predetermined specific area opening / closing operation pattern (S2112), and the process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2107 that it is not the round start time (NO in S2107), the process ends. Here, as a case where it is determined that it is not the round start time, for example, during the opening period before the start of one round or during the interval period after the end of the round can be cited.

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

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

  In the first embodiment, in the V valid period setting process (S2111), even when the 15R second big hit is detected, the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is set to a period (first period) that is determined to be valid. However, as another aspect, in the case of 15R second big hit, the first period may not be set in the 1R and 2R. That is, in the case of 15R second big hit, the 1R and 2R may be set as the second period. In the big hit game related to the 15R second big hit, the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 is set to an extremely short time of 0.1 seconds, so there is a possibility that the game ball will enter the second big prize opening 35. Although it is as low as possible, if the second period is set, the V flag will not be turned ON even if a ball is entered. As a result, it is possible to prevent the V flag from being turned ON illegally or the V flag from being turned ON due to a rare entry. In this embodiment, the V rounds are the first and second rounds, but other rounds may be set, the V round may be only one round, or three or more rounds. It may be set to.

  If it is determined in S2106 that a round is being executed (YES in S2106), the number of balls entered into the big winning opening in that round is the specified maximum number of balls entered (10 in this embodiment 1 per round). It is determined whether or not it has been reached (S2113). If the specified number of balls has not been reached (NO in S2113), it is determined whether it is the end time of the running round (whether all the open patterns defined in the round have been completed) (S2114). If it is determined in S2114 that it is not the end time of the round (NO in S2114), the process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S2113 that the specified number of entered balls (the number of entered balls in the round is 10) has been reached (YES in S2113), or the end time of the round in S2114 (specified in the round) If it is determined that all open patterns have been completed (YES in S2114), that is, if either of the two round end conditions is satisfied, the process proceeds to S2115. In S2115, a round end command for the corresponding round is set (S2115), and the process proceeds to S2116. In S2115, a round end command capable of specifying a round to be ended is set, such as “1R end command” for the end of the first round and “2R end command” for the end of the second round. . The set round end command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output process of S201. In S2116, a predetermined special winning opening closing process is executed (S2116), then the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2117), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is “0” (S2118). If it is determined that the value of the round counter is not “0” (NO in S2118), the process ends to start the next round.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the round counter is “0” (YES in S2118), a big hit ending command is set (S2119) as a big hit ending process to end the big hit game (S2119). Start (S2120). Then, the jackpot end flag is set to ON (S2121), and the process is terminated. The round counter is “0” if the round (round game) is executed 15 times if long (15R big hit), and round (round game) is 2 if short round (2R big). When executed, it becomes “0”.

  If the big hit end flag is ON in S2105 (YES in S2105), the final round has ended, so it is determined whether or not the execution time of the big hit ending effect has passed (S2122), and the ending time If it has not elapsed (NO in S2122), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2122), the big hit end flag is turned OFF (S2123), and a game state setting process (S2124) described later is performed. Then, the big hit flag is turned off (S2125), the special figure operation status is set to “1” (S2126), and the process is terminated. Thereby, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special figure operation process (FIG. 20).

[Game state setting process]
As shown in FIG. 33, in the game state setting process (S2124), it is first determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S2201). The V flag is a flag that is turned on in a specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 35) described later. If it is determined in S2201 that the V flag is ON (YES in S2201), the probability variation flag is turned ON (S2202), the probability variation counter is set to “200” (S2203), and the V flag is turned OFF (S2204). The time flag is turned on (S2205), and the process proceeds to S2206. That is, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, it is determined whether or not to set the gaming state after the big hit game to a high probability state based on whether or not the V flag is ON in this gaming state setting process.

  In S2206, it is determined whether the ended jackpot game (the jackpot game executed this time) is either a 2R third jackpot game or a 2R fifth jackpot game. If it is determined in S2206 that the game is not the 2R third big hit game or the 2R fifth big hit game (NO in S2206), "200" is set in the hourly counter (S2207), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2206 that the game is 2R third jackpot game or 2R fifth jackpot game (YES in S2206), the time counter is set to “100” (S2208), and the process ends. As described above, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the V flag is ON, it is assumed that the ended big hit game is determined to be the 2R third big hit game or the 2R fifth big hit game. However, it has as control processing. Instead of this, when it is determined that the V flag is ON, a control process may be performed in which “200” is always set in the hourly counter.

  As a result, the gaming state after the end of the current big hit game is set to a high probability state, a special symbol time-short state, and a high base state (that is, a highly accurate high base state). This high-accuracy base state ends when either of the following conditions is met: the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner 200 times, and the next jackpot is generated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2201 that the V flag is OFF (NO in S2201), the time reduction flag is turned ON (S2209), and the process proceeds to S2210. In S2210, as described above, it is determined whether the ended jackpot game (the jackpot game executed this time) is either the 2R third jackpot game or the 2R fifth jackpot game. If it is determined in S2210 that the game is 2R third jackpot game or 2R fifth jackpot game (YES in S2210), “100” is set in the hour / hour counter (S2212), and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2210 that the game is not the 2R third big hit game or the 2R fifth big hit game (NO in S2210), “200” is set in the hourly counter (S2211), and the process is terminated.

  As described above, in this embodiment, in the big hit game other than the 2R third big hit game and the 2R fifth big hit game, the game ball passes through the specific area 39 as long as the game ball is fired as usual. As a result, the V flag is turned ON. Therefore, when it is determined that the V flag is OFF, it is assumed that the game is a 2R third big hit game or a 2R fifth big hit game. However, there is a possibility that the game ball may not be fired during the big hit game due to some reason, such as the need to leave the seat. "Is required to set.

  In this embodiment, the value (200 or 100) set in the hour / hour counter is determined by the type of jackpot symbol (hit game), and varies depending on whether or not the game ball passes through a specific area during the jackpot game. Not set to On the other hand, the value (200 or 0) set in the probability variation counter is not determined by the type of jackpot symbol (hit game), but is determined by whether or not the game ball passes a specific area during the jackpot game. Yes. Alternatively, the value set in the time counter may be determined depending on whether or not the game ball passes a specific area, that is, whether the game state after the big hit game is a high probability state or a low probability state ( For example, 200 is set for the high probability state and 100 is set for the low probability state.

  As a result, the gaming state after the current big hit game becomes a low probability state, a special symbol time-short state, and a high base state (that is, a low probability high base state). This low-accuracy base state ends when either of the following conditions is met: the special symbol is displayed with 100 (or 200) fluctuations and the next big hit occurs. In addition, the time reduction counter and the probability variation counter count the number of times of adding the number of times of the variable display of the first special symbol and the number of times of the variable display of the second special symbol.

[Special electric equipment processing 2 (small hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 34, in the special electric accessory processing 2 (S1109), it is first determined whether or not the small hit end flag is ON (S2301). The small hitting end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the big winning devices (the first big winning device 31 and the second big winning device 36) has been completed in the small hit game.

  If the small hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2301), whether or not the big winning opening (first big winning opening 30 or second big winning opening 35) is being opened, that is, the small hit opening pattern is being executed. It is determined whether or not (S2302). If it is determined in S2302 that the big prize opening is not open (NO in S2302), whether or not the timing (timing) for opening the big prize opening (second big prize opening 35) has been reached, that is, a small hit opening It is determined whether the period (900 ms) has elapsed and the timing (timing) for starting a predetermined opening operation has been reached (S2303).

  If it is determined in S2303 that it is not the time to open the special winning opening (NO in S2303), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2303 that it is the opening time of the big prize opening (YES in S2303), V invalid period setting processing is performed (S2304), and the second big prize opening is made according to the opening pattern for small hits (see FIG. 6). 35 is released (S2305), and the process ends.

  In the V invalidation period setting process (S2304), the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalidated for a few seconds during the opening of the second big prize opening 35 and after the second big prize opening 35 is closed in the small hit game. The period to be determined (second period) is set. In the first embodiment, a period other than the period set as the valid period in the above-described V valid period setting process (S2111) is set as an invalid period (second period). Therefore, in this V invalid period setting process, it is confirmed whether it is not the valid period, that is, whether it is set to the invalid period. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the V timer (provided in the RAM of the main control board 80) that measures the elapse of the V effective period is set to “0” (that is, the state without the effective period). To do. If the V timer is not “0”, the V timer is set to “0”. Note that “0” is set in the V timer without checking whether the V timer is “0” or not. That is, it may be set to a state where there is no valid period. Thus, even if there is a V passage during the small hit, if the gaming state before the small hit game is the normal state, the gaming state after the small hit game is not shifted to the high probability state. However, since the movable piece 150 that allows passage through the specific area 39 does not operate during the small hit game, the game ball will not pass through the specific area unless an unexpected situation (failure, malfunction, fraud, etc.) occurs. .

  If it is determined in S2302 that the big prize opening (second big prize opening 35) is being opened (YES in S2302), the number of balls entered into the big prize opening during the small hit game is the prescribed maximum number It is determined whether the number has reached the number (10 in the first embodiment) (S2306). If the specified number of balls has not been reached (NO in S2306), it is determined whether or not it is the end time of the releasing operation (whether all the small hit opening patterns have been completed) (S2307). If it is determined that the opening operation of the special winning opening has not ended (NO in S2307), the process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S2306 that the number of balls entered into the big winning opening during the small hit game has reached the specified number of balls entered (YES in S2506), or in S2307, the opening operation of the big winning opening is completed. If it is determined that it is time (YES in S2307), a predetermined big prize closing process is performed (S2308), and the process proceeds to S2311. That is, as a condition for ending the small hit game, (1) the release operation defined for the small hit game being executed is completed (for example, 0.1s is released twice) (2) in the small hit game being executed , Two conditions are established: a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) entered. If either one of the conditions is satisfied, the end condition for the small hit game is satisfied based on the previously established condition. In S2311, as a small hitting end process for ending the small hit game, a small hitting game ending command is set (S2311), a small hitting ending period is started (S2312), and the small hitting end flag is turned ON (S2313). ) Finish the process. Here, in the small hit end process in S2311, a process for setting an ending command is performed, and an ending command for a small hit is set (see FIG. 48). In addition, when a period of 3500 ms is set as the ending period for small hits, this is the same period as the ending period related to the 2R fifth big hit, and this also makes the small hit and the 2R fifth big hit. It is difficult to distinguish.

  If it is determined in S2301 that the small hit end flag is ON (YES in S2301), then it is determined whether the small hit ending period (ending time) has passed (S2315), and the ending period has passed. If it is determined that it is not (NO in S2315), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2315 that the ending period has elapsed (YES in S2315), the small hit end flag is turned OFF (S2316), the small hit flag is turned OFF (S2317), and the special figure operation status is “1”. ”(S2318), and the process ends. Thereby, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special figure operation process (FIG. 20). Note that the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are not switched from ON to OFF at the start of the small hit game. Also, at the end of the small hit game, the game state setting process (S2124, FIG. 33) is not performed. That is, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, the gaming state is not changed before and after the execution of the small hit game.

[Specific area sensor detection processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a specific area sensor detection process (S207) subsequent to the special figure operation process (S206). In the specific area sensor detection process (S207), as shown in FIG. 35, it is first determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2401). If it is determined that there is no detection (NO in S2401), the process ends. If it is determined in S2401 that there is a detection (YES in S2401), it is determined whether or not the V is valid (S2402). The V effective period is a period set in the V effective period setting process (S2111) in the special electric accessory process 1 (FIG. 32) described above. The V validity period is set in the first and second rounds in the jackpot game.

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

  If it is determined in S2402 that the V valid period is not in effect (NO in S2402), an invalid period passing command is set without turning on the V flag (S2407), and the process ends. In principle, the first V pass command is a command for causing the sub control board 90 to perform V pass notification control. On the other hand, the second V pass command is a command for preventing the sub control board 90 from performing V pass notification control in principle. In addition, the invalid period passing command indicates that the game ball has passed the specific area during the invalid period of the specific area on the main control board 80 or the sub control board 90. That is, it is a command for informing that there is a possibility that some trouble or fraud has occurred. This notification may be performed using the display screen 7a, a frame lamp, a panel lamp, a speaker, or the like, or may be performed in the hall computer by transmitting the information to the hall computer. In addition, the game control microcomputer 81 executes a specific area sensor detection process (S207) and a V valid period setting process (S2111), thereby switching the validity / invalidity of the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39. It functions as (specific area state switching means).

[Processing at start-up]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a start and entry process (S208) following the specific area sensor detection process (S207). As shown in FIG. 36, in the starting and entering ball process (S208), first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number, the special figure 2 reserved ball number, and the normal symbol reserved ball number stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 are read out. (S2501). Next, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 reserved ball number has increased by “1” (S2502). If it is determined in S2502 that the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has increased by “1” (YES in S2502), the process proceeds to S2503. This corresponds to the case where “1” is added to the number of reserved figure 2 reserved balls in S307 in the start port sensor detection process (S204) based on the game ball entering the second start port.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the special figure 2 reserved ball number has not increased (NO in S2502), the process proceeds to S2506. In S2503, the latest acquired random number value (acquired information) acquired in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) in the immediately preceding start port sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit is read ( S2503). Next, in S2504, the acquired random number value related to the read second special symbol is determined (S2504). Specifically, according to the current gaming state (whether it is a low probability state or a high probability state), the value of the random number counter for special symbol success / failure determination (random number value for special symbol success / failure determination) obtained at the time of entering the starting gate And determine whether it is a big hit or missed. When the determination result (preliminary determination result) is a big hit, the type of the big hit is determined. This is a pre-determination (so-called “hold”) in which the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 is held (determination of whether or not the big hit is made) is performed prior to the determination (S1303, S1309) in the special figure 2 determination process (S1202) described later. Is equivalent to “look ahead”)

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

  Next, in S2505, game information including at least the reserved ball number data related to the second special symbol read out in S2501 and the information determined in advance in S2504 (pre-determined information) is generated as a special figure 2 start entering command. Then, it is set in an output buffer for command transmission to the sub control board 90 provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 (S2505). In addition, as a special figure 2 start entering command, a part or all of the special figure 2 acquisition random number value read in S2503 may be transmitted to the sub-control board as it is, or the special figure 2 acquisition random number value may be transmitted. The game information acquired based on the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number (for example, the above-described variation pattern information) may be transmitted without transmitting as it is.

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

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

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

  In S2507, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S2507). If it is determined that the time reduction flag is ON, that is, it is in the high base state (YES in S2507), the processing is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2507 that the time reduction flag is OFF, that is, it is in the low base state (NO in S2507), the process proceeds to the pre-determination process after S2508. Here, when the time reduction flag is ON, that is, when the current gaming state is a high base state, the opening extension function that increases the frequency of entering the second start port 21 is activated, and whether or not the special figure 2 is successful or not. The determination (see FIG. 8B) is easily performed. In the first embodiment, as described later, the special figure 2 reserved digest (variable display of the second special symbol) is executed in preference to the special figure 1 reserved digest (variable display of the first special symbol). (So-called special figure 2 priority variation machine). In such a configuration, for example, when the preliminary determination of FIG. 1 is performed, the result is notified to the player by an effect such as a notice, and when it is clearly shown that the result of the preliminary determination is a big hit, Using the priority of Special Figure 2 Reservation, intentionally remove Special Figure 2 suspension at any time (set it to “0”) and intend to win the big hits related to Special Figure 1 that shows the result of prior judgment Technical interventions such as automatic generation are possible. It is not preferable from the viewpoint of the fairness of the game that the player can adjust such a big hit occurrence timing. For this reason, when the current gaming state is not the low base state but the high base state (YES in S2507), the processing is terminated without performing the processing related to the prior determination in FIG. 1 after S2508.

  The processing of S2508 to S2510 is the same processing as that of S316 to S318 described above with reference to FIG. That is, the latest acquired random number value (acquired information) acquired in the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312) in the start port sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit is read (S2508), Preliminary determination is made on the read acquired random number value (S2509), and game information including at least the reserved ball number data relating to the first special symbol read in S2501 and information (preliminary determination information) determined in advance in S2509, As shown in FIG. 1, it is generated as a start entry command and set in an output buffer for command transmission to the sub control board 90 provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 (S2510). The prior determination (holding prefetching) in S2509 is performed prior to the determination (S1603, S1609) in the special figure 1 determination process (S1207) described later.

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

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

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

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

  When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, a command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands (control signals) stored in an output buffer (also referred to as “sub output buffer”) in the RAM of the sub control board 90 are transferred to the image control board 100, the audio control board 106, and the lamp control. It transmits to the control board which becomes a corresponding command transmission destination among the boards 107. Each control board (each control unit) that has received the command uses various rendering devices (image display device 7, speaker 67, panel lamp 5, frame lamp 66, movable decorative member 14 and the like) according to the received command. A production (production design game production, special game production related to jackpot game, etc.) is executed. Next, the production control microcomputer 91 permits interruption (S4007). Thereafter, S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are permitted, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 2 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) can be executed. By executing these control processes, display control of effect symbols executed on the display screen 7a (effect symbol display area 7b) of the image display device 7, lighting control of various lamps, and operation of the movable decorative member Control, audio output control from a speaker, and the like can be performed.

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

[2ms timer interrupt processing]
The 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is a process executed whenever an interrupt pulse with a 2 msec period is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 40, in the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, an input process for creating switch data (edge data and level data) is performed based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switches 63c and 63d (S4201). ). Next, lamp data output processing (S4202) for outputting lamp data for emitting lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 and driving data for driving the movable decorative member 14 (electrical drive source) are output. Drive data output processing (S4203). The lamp data and the drive data are created by a 10 ms timer interrupt process described later. Then, a watchdog timer process for resetting the watchdog timer is performed (S4204).

[10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is a process executed every time an interrupt pulse with a 10 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 41, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, a received command analysis process (S4302) described later is performed. Next, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, an “actuation count counter” to be described later is incremented (added value), and an effect count addition process is performed (S4306), and then the switch data created by the 2 ms timer interrupt process is set to 10 ms. Switch state acquisition processing stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 as switch data for timer interrupt processing is performed (S4303), and the display content of the display screen 7a is set based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition processing. Switch processing to be performed (S4304). Thereafter, other processes such as creating lamp data (data for controlling lighting of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) and updating the effect determination random number are executed (S4305).

[Received command analysis processing]
As shown in FIGS. 42 and 43, in the received command analysis process (S4302), first, it is determined whether or not a start incoming command is received from the main control board 80 (S4401), and the start incoming command is received. If it is determined that it is not (NO in S4401), the process proceeds to S4403, and if it is determined that the start pitching command is received (YES in S4401), the production hold information storage process (S4402) is performed, and S4403 Transition to processing. The production hold information storage process (S4402) includes various information (preliminary determination result, jackpot type determination random number value) included in the received start entry command (Special Figure 1 start entry command or Special Figure 2 start entry command), Game information such as fluctuation pattern random number values) is shifted according to the type of special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) and the number of special figure reserved balls at the time of sending and receiving the start pitching command (command generation) The data is stored in a predetermined production hold information storage area in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 in a memory format. For example, if the received start pitch command is a special Fig. 1 start pitch command corresponding to the number of held balls "4" in Fig. 1, the pre-determination result and hit type included in the special map 1 start pitch command Are stored as special figure 1 production hold information in the area corresponding to the number of holds 4 in the special figure 1 production hold information storage area. The effect hold information stored in this way is used to execute various effects such as a change effect, a notice effect (including a prior effect), and an effect mode, which will be described later. The contents stored in the production hold information storage area (production hold information) in the sub-control board 90 are stored in the special figure hold storage section (first special figure hold storage section, second special figure) in the main control board (main control section) 80 described above. This is consistent with the stored content (acquired information) of the hold storage unit. From this, it can be said that the production hold information storage area of the sub-control board 90 is also “acquired information storage means”.

  Next, in S4403, it is determined whether or not a variation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4403). If it is determined that a variation start command has been received (YES in S4403), a variation effect start process (described later) ( S4404) is performed, and the process proceeds to S4406. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4403 that the change start command has not been received (NO in S4403), the process proceeds to S4406 without performing the change effect start process. In S4406, it is determined whether or not a variation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4406). If it is determined that a variation stop command has been received (YES in S4406), the effect design is stopped and displayed. A variation effect end process to be ended is performed (S4407), then an effect number counting process to be described later is performed (S4408), and the process proceeds to S4409. In the variation effect end process (S4407), a variation effect end command for stopping and displaying the effect symbol 8 and ending the variation effect is set in the sub output buffer. When the set variable effect end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 displays the effect symbol 8 that has been variably displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. The stop effect is displayed, and the variation effect (effect symbol game effect) is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4406 that the change stop command has not been received (NO in S4406), the process proceeds to S4409 without performing the change effect end process or the like. The variation effect refers to various effects performed in accordance with (along with) the variation display of the special symbol.

  In S4409, it is determined whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4409). If it is determined that an opening command has been received (YES in S4409), a big hit game-related effect process is performed (S4410), S4411 Move on to processing. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4409 that the opening command has not been received (NO in S4409), the process proceeds to S4411. In S4411, it is determined whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4411). If it is determined that an ending command has been received (YES in S4411), an effect mode setting process described later is performed (S4412), and S4413 Move on to processing. If it is determined in S4411 that an ending command has not been received (NO in S4411), the process proceeds to S4413. In S4413, as other processing, other received commands excluding the various commands described above (for example, a round start command transmitted at the start of a round, a round end command transmitted at the end of a round, a normal symbol variation start command, Normal symbol variation stop command, etc.) is performed (S4413), and the process is terminated.

  Also, for example, if the received command is an opening command, an opening effect command that specifies an opening effect corresponding to the type of jackpot specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer, and if it is a round start command, A round effect command that specifies a round effect corresponding to the round specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer, and if it is an ending command, an ending effect corresponding to the jackpot type specified based on the command is specified. Set the ending production command to the sub output buffer. When the various effect commands related to the set jackpot are transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 performs an opening effect and a round effect according to the progress status of the jackpot game. An effect related to the big hit game such as the ending effect is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

[Variation production start processing]
Next, the variation effect start process (S4404) executed in the received command analysis process (S4302) will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 44, in the variation effect start process (S4404), first, an effect determination random number for acquiring various effect determination random numbers such as a random effect determination random number, a notice effect determination random number, an effect symbol determination random number, etc. Processing (S4501) is performed. In this embodiment, the process of S4501 is performed at the timing when the variation start command is received from the main control unit 80, and a predetermined value (acquisition information) is acquired from each random number. Based on the acquired value (acquired information), the aspect of the effect design game effect (variation effect) to be executed, the mode of the notice effect (including presence / absence of the notice effect), the effect symbol to be stopped and the like are determined.

  Next, in S4502, the received variation start command is analyzed (S4502). The variation start command includes a variation pattern designation command (information for designating the variation pattern) for designating the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. In the variation pattern designation command, variation pattern information (P1 to P17) shown in FIG. 9, game state information for designating the current gaming state (probability state, base state, short time state, etc.), first special symbol, etc. The determination result of the determination of success / failure or the second special symbol determination / determination determination, symbol information for designating the jackpot type, and the like are included (see FIG. 8). In addition, since there are a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the first special symbol and a variation corresponding to the second special symbol, by analyzing the variation pattern designation command, the effect symbol game effect to be started this time It is possible to determine whether the (variation display of the effect symbol) relates to the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Note that the variation pattern information, the game state information, the symbol information, and the like can be used in processes other than the variation effect start process to be executed thereafter.

  Next, in S4503, the production control microcomputer 91 refers to the current mode status (S4503). The mode status is for determining an effect mode to be executed. The mode status is any value from “1” to “5”, and each value is assigned to the production modes A to E. Specifically, mode status “1” corresponds to effect mode A, mode status “2” corresponds to effect mode B, mode status “3” corresponds to effect mode C, and mode status “4” corresponds to effect mode B. Corresponding to the production mode D, the mode status “5” corresponds to the production mode E. By referring to the current mode status, it is possible to specify the current production mode.

  Here, the effect mode is an aspect of the effect in the image display device 7. If the effect mode is different, some or all of the effect aspects of the game effect such as the notice effect and the reach effect are different. Specifically, the image displayed on the image display device 7 is in the effect mode such that the display mode of the effect symbol 8 (for example, symbol design, number design, etc.) is different or the characters, items, and background images that appear are different. It will be different. Further, the effect symbol game effect can also be executed in a mode according to the effect mode, and when providing a plurality of game effects (notice effect, reach effect, etc.), different game effects can be executed depending on the effect mode. It is also possible to indicate (imply) a predetermined gaming state by the effect mode. In the present embodiment, the production modes A and E are executed when the gaming state is controlled to the low probability low base state (normal mode). The production mode B is executed when the high-accuracy base state (probability change mode) is controlled. The production mode C is executed when the low-accuracy base state (time reduction mode) is controlled. The effect mode D is executed when the low-accuracy base state or the high-accuracy base state is controlled and the chance flag is set to ON. That is, the effect mode D is executed in a gaming state (chance mode, non-notification mode, probability non-notification mode) that does not notify whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state.

  Accordingly, when the effect mode to be executed is any one of A to C and E, the player can grasp the current game state to some extent by confirming the effect mode. On the other hand, when the effect mode is D, it is difficult for the player to grasp whether the current game state is a high probability state or a low probability state even if the effect mode is confirmed.

  Next, in S4504, it is determined whether or not the chance flag is ON (S4504). Here, the “chance flag” is a flag that is set after the end of a specific jackpot game and makes it difficult for the player to identify whether the gaming state is a low probability state or a high probability state ( This is a flag that is turned ON when the effect mode D) is executed. Specifically, in the normal state (low probability low base state), after the 2R second big hit game is executed when the 2R second big hit game is executed, and when the 2R third big hit game is executed, the 2R second big hit game is executed. It is turned on after the 3 big hit games are over. If it is determined in S4504 that the chance flag is ON (YES in S4504), it is then determined whether or not the first high base flag is ON (S4505). On the other hand, if it is determined in S4504 that the chance flag is not ON (not the chance mode) (NO in S4504), the process proceeds to S4506.

  Here, the “first high base flag” is set to ON when the high base state is set after the big hit game ends, and the high base state is the high base state (200 times) for a long period of time. Flag. That is, the flag is set to ON after the 15R first big hit game, the 2R second big hit game, and the 15R fourth big hit game. In addition, it has a “second high base flag”, which is a case where the high base state is set after the end of the big hit game. ) Is a flag that is turned on. That is, the flag is set to ON after the 2R third big hit game and the 2R fifth big hit game are finished. Here, the long-term high base state or the short-term high base state may be specified by the length of the execution time, or until the state ends regardless of the execution time (until the end condition is satisfied). It may be specified by the number of times the special symbol can be changed.

  If it is determined in S4505 that the first high base flag is ON, that is, it is in the high base state for a long period of time (YES in S4505), a change effect pattern determination table for normal fluctuation (not shown) is set (S4506) , The process proceeds to S4508. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4505 that the first high base flag is not ON, that is, the second high base flag is ON (NO in S4505), a determination table for determining a variation effect pattern for multiple times variation (not shown) is set. (S4507), and the process proceeds to S4508. The “variation effect pattern determination table for multiple times variation” is a table used when the chance mode is being executed and the high base state is set for a short period. In this way, during the execution of the variation display of the special symbol once, the representation symbol is variably displayed a plurality of times (for example, “variation display start → temporary stop → maximum variation display → confirmation stop”). It is possible to make it appear that the number of times of variable display of the special symbol set to 100 times is set more than that.

  In addition, the variation effect pattern of the effect symbol determined using the “variation effect pattern determination table for multiple variations” is always a plurality of times (for example, 2 Fluctuations may be performed, and the frequency of performing multiple times may be higher than usual (for example, 50% or more). Further, even when the variation display of the effect symbol is performed a plurality of times (also referred to as “pseudo variation”), a plurality of times (for example, 2 times, 3 times, and 4 times are set according to the variation time to be executed) may be set. Good.

  The “variable effect pattern determination table” is performed using the image display device 7 (effect symbol display area), the panel lamp 5, the movable decorative member 14, and the like, and is mainly composed of the sub-control unit 90. A variation effect pattern determination table (not shown) and a notice effect determination table for determining a variation effect pattern (variation effect pattern, effect symbol game effect) to be controlled. Specifically, based on the mode status (current rendering mode) referred to in S4503, the variation pattern designation command received from the main control unit 80, and the state of the chance flag and high base flag, the variation rendering pattern determination table to be used. And a notice effect determination table is set. That is, a plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables and a plurality of notice effect determination tables are provided, and a predetermined variable effect pattern determination table and a notice effect determination table are set based on the gaming state, effect mode, and the like. . For example, when the variation pattern information designated by the received variation pattern designation command is “P1 (variation pattern P1)” (see FIG. 9) and the chance flag is OFF, the current representation mode is used as the variation representation pattern determination table. The big hit hour variation effect pattern determination table and the notice effect determination table corresponding to are set. The variation effect pattern determination table is mainly for determining the execution mode of the effect symbol game effect (the variation pattern of the effect symbol etc.), and a plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables (mode status) corresponding to the effect mode (mode status). (Not shown) is stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90 in advance.

  Next, in S4508, based on the random effect determination random number acquired in S4501 and the variable effect pattern determination table set in S4506 or S4507, the variable effect pattern that matches the specified variation pattern is selected and set. (S4508). As the variation effect pattern, the variation mode of the effect symbol 8 displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b (execution mode of the effect symbol game effect) is set. As a result, in the effect design game effect, when the reach effect is executed (reach effect effect game effect), when the character effect is performed using a specific character (character effect symbol game effect), the reach effect or character In the case where the effect is not executed (non-reach effect symbol game effect) or the like is determined. The reach effect is, for example, that the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are all the same as the display pattern of the effect symbol 8 when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination indicates that it is a big win In the case where a mode (a big hit mode, a specific mode) is provided, two of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed (temporary stop display) with a symbol (the same effect symbol) constituting the big hit mode Whether or not the remaining one effect symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbols (three identical effect symbols) that complete the jackpot mode in a state where the remaining one is continuously displayed in a variable manner (scroll display). This refers to the production that shows. At this time, a game effect is executed using a predetermined character in accordance with the variation display of the effect symbol, and whether or not the effect character is stopped and displayed in a big hit mode is determined whether the predetermined character achieves a predetermined purpose. It is also possible to show in the production. Such game effects (reach effects and character effects described later) can also be referred to as story effects (specific game effects) and purpose effects (specific game effects). As a result, it is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation for the big hit and to enhance the gaming interest.

  Also, when the chance flag is ON and the first high base flag is set to ON, that is, when the low probability low base state (100 times shorter) is set as the gaming state after the big hit game ends. In this example, the variation display of the special symbol is performed once, and the variation display of the effect symbol is performed a plurality of times. In the present embodiment, the change display of the effect symbol is performed twice with the change display of the special symbol once. Therefore, during the execution of the special symbol variation display, an effect is presented that makes it appear as if the production symbol is displayed twice. Such a game effect of a design symbol is also referred to as “multiple variation” or “pseudo variation”. Thereby, it is possible to make the player recognize that the gaming state is to be ended after executing the variation display of 200 times, although the gaming state is to be ended when the variation display of 100 times is executed. It becomes.

  In S4508, based on the random number for determining the effect symbol acquired in S4501 and the stop symbol determination table (not shown), the effect symbol 8 (also referred to as “stop effect symbol”) to be stopped is determined (including the temporary stop symbol). Set this. The effect symbol 8 that is stopped and displayed as a result of the effect symbol game effect is that the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is out of reach, and if the reach is out of reach, three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R such as “787” are displayed. Among them, one effect symbol is different from the other effect symbols, and when it is out of reach, at least one effect symbol of three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R such as “635” is the other The production pattern is different. On the other hand, if the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit, and either of the 15R first big hit and the 15R fourth big hit, it will be a "777" doublet, and either the 2R second big hit or the 2R third big hit In the case of, an odd symbol other than “777” or an even symbol such as “666” is selected. In addition, when there is a big hit corresponding to the RUB, the RUB-dedicated item (dedicated symbol) such as “3 * 3” is set. In the case of 2R fifth big hit, the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in the same manner (separated) as in the small hit. In addition, for the 2R fifth big hit and the small hit, a predetermined chance such as “135” may be stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the stop display mode of the effect design 8 described above is an example, and what can be stopped and displayed as the stop effect design when a big hit is made can be changed as appropriate.

  In addition, as the variation pattern of the production symbol 8 (variation production pattern, production symbol game production), reach A, reach B, reach C, super reach (also referred to as “SP reach”) A, super reach B, super reach C, character Effects are set, and in S4505, based on the variable effect pattern determination table, it is determined which of these effects will be performed or these effects will not be performed (this is also referred to as “normal fluctuation”). Is done. Then, when the reachable effect game effect is executed, any reach effect is set based on the change pattern designation command and the change effect pattern determination table. Here, when the super reach effect is executed as the effect symbol game effect, it is set to be more likely to be a big hit than when the normal reach effect is executed. That is, it can be said that the super reach production is a game production with a high hit reliability (possibility of being a big hit) compared to the reach (normal reach) production. The reach effect can be set (executed) mainly when a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (see FIG. 9) having a variation time of 20000 ms or more is received.

  In S4509, a notice effect to be executed in association with a variation effect pattern (effect symbol game effect) is determined. Moreover, it is also called an effect symbol game effect including the notice effect to be executed. This notice effect is an effect (preliminary) that indicates the possibility that the result of the effect effect game effect being executed will be stopped and displayed in a big win mode before the effect symbol is stopped (determination stop display) Notification effect). In S4509, based on the random number for determining the notice effect obtained in S4501 and the notice effect determining table set in S4506 or S4507, the designated effect pattern and the notice effect suitable for the determined effect pattern are selected, This is set (S4509).

  In the first embodiment, there are a plurality of notice effects with different display modes (execution forms), and a plurality of notice effect determination random numbers are provided as the corresponding notice effect determination random numbers. Specifically, it has a random number for character announcement determination, a random number for conversation announcement determination, a random number for step-up announcement determination, etc., and using these obtained announcement effect random numbers and each announcement effect determination table, Determine the notice effect to be executed. Each random number for determining the notice effect is obtained as a predetermined value by the effect determination random number acquisition process (S4501) in the change effect start process (S4404).

  Then, in S4510, based on the change effect pattern and the notice effect set in S4508 and S4509, a change effect start command for starting the effect symbol game effect is set in the output buffer in the RAM of the sub control board 90 ( S4507), the variation production start process is terminated. When the variation effect start command set in S4507 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 determines the variation effect pattern specified based on the variation effect start command, that is, S4505. Predetermined image data corresponding to the variation effect pattern set in step 1 is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the variation effect or the like based on the read image data is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Moreover, the fluctuation display (flashing display) by two LEDs on the effect display 102 is also executed.

  Further, the sub-control unit 90 is provided with a fluctuation time measuring means (fluctuation time timer) capable of measuring the elapsed time of the fluctuation time of the effect symbol, and triggered by the reception of the change start command (displaying the effect symbol fluctuation display). At the same time, measurement (counting) is started, and upon reception of a variation stop command (when the variation display of the effect symbol is terminated), the measurement is terminated and reset. As a result, the sub control unit can manage and control the variation time of the special symbol (effect symbol).

[Direction count processing]
Next, the effect number counting process (S4408) executed when the change stop command is received will be described with reference to FIGS. This number-of-effects counting process (S4408) is a game state in which the end condition of the high base state is set for a short period (100 times) and with a low probability (low probability low base state) or in the high base state in the chance mode. This is one of the control processes for making it difficult for the player to recognize whether the game condition (highly accurate high base state) is set to a high probability for a long period (200 times) or not. . As a result, a plurality of gaming states having different execution periods (variable display counts as end conditions) are shown to the player as having the same execution period (variable display counts as end conditions are the same). Can make it difficult to determine the gaming state. As a result, it is possible to give a wider range of design of gaming machine specifications (increase the degree of freedom), and even if a relatively unfavorable gaming state is set, it is difficult to notice that such a gaming state has been set. However, it is possible to maintain and improve the game entertainment.

  In the effect count process (S4408), it is first determined whether or not the first high base flag is ON (S4701). In S4701, the first high base flag is ON, that is, in the high base state (low probability high base state) in which the high base state end condition (the number of times the time-short counter is set) is set to “100”. If it is determined that there is (S4701), "1" is added to the special figure count counter that counts the number of times the special symbol is changed (S4702), and the process proceeds to S4703. In S4703, it is determined whether or not the chance flag is ON (S4703). In S4703, when it is determined that the chance flag is ON (YES in S4703), “1” is added to the effect count counter (S4704), and the value of the effect count counter is notified as the effect count. An effect count value notification command is set (S4706), and the process proceeds to S4706. As a result, during the chance mode in the low-accuracy base state, a process of adding “1” (counting up) to both the effect count counter and the special figure count counter based on receiving the fluctuation stop command. Do.

  Here, display examples of the number of effects displayed based on the effect count value notification command are shown in FIGS. 49 (e) and 49 (f). FIG. 49 (e) shows a scene where the number of performances by the production symbol reaches 4 times (the number of times the special symbol is changed and displayed is 2 times) in the chance mode of the low probability and high base state. Display unit 202 (also referred to as “elapsed situation display unit”) displays “number of effects: 4” (maximum 200), and second effect number display unit 203 (also referred to as “elapsed situation display unit”) shown in a gauge mode. ) Displays that 2% (4/200) of the longest possible execution period of the chance mode has been completed. Accordingly, the player recognizes that the number of performances (special symbol variation display) is four times, and the remaining 196 performances (special symbol variation display) can be executed in the current gaming state. . Actually, the variation display of the special symbol is executed only twice, and the variation display count of the remaining special symbols is 98 times.

  Here, the “special figure count counter” is a counter to which a value of “1” is added when a change stop command is received from the main control unit 80. That is, the “special symbol count counter” is a counter that is incremented by one as the special symbol variation display is executed once, and is a counter that indicates the number of special symbol variation displays. On the other hand, the “effect count counter” adds “1” to the value when a change stop command is received from the main control unit 80, and is an effect count described later, which is a timing other than receiving the change stop command. It is a counter that adds values in addition processing. That is, it is a counter that can be counted up a plurality of times as the special symbol variation display is executed once. In this embodiment, in a specific gaming state (chance mode in the low-accuracy base state), the counter value is counted up twice (multiple times) as the special symbol variation display is executed once. doing.

  In S4706, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure count counter is smaller than 100 (S4706). The value of the special figure count counter is smaller than 100, that is, the chance mode is still continuing (the end condition is satisfied). If not (YES in S4706), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4706 that the value of the special figure count counter is not smaller than 100, that is, 100 (NO in S4706), this is because the end condition of the game state being executed has ended. Then, a chance mode end command is set (S4713), the chance mode flag is turned OFF (S4714), and the process proceeds to S4715. When the chance mode end command set in S4713 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 confirms that the chance mode ends based on the chance mode end command. The predetermined image data shown (FIG. 49 (f)) is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and a variation effect or the like by the read image data is displayed on the display screen 7a (effect mode display unit 201) of the image display device 7. Run.

  Also, in S4703, when it is determined that the chance flag is not ON, that is, the low-accuracy base state but the production mode is not the chance mode (that is, the time reduction mode) (NO in S4703), then after addition A special figure special figure count counter value notification command for indicating the value of the special figure special count counter is set (S4707), and the process proceeds to S4708. In S4708, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure count counter is smaller than 100 (S4708). If it is determined in S4708 that the value of the special figure count counter is smaller than 100 (YES in S4708), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4708 that the value of the special figure count counter is not smaller than 100, that is, 100 (end condition is satisfied) (NO in S4708), the process proceeds to S4715. In order to shift to the normal state (low accuracy low base state) when the low-accuracy base state termination condition is satisfied, the first high base flag is turned OFF in S4715 (S4715), and the normal mode designation command is set (S4716). ) Finish the process. When the normal mode designation command set in S4716 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 determines that the normal mode is to be shifted based on the normal mode designation command. The predetermined image data shown is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and a variation effect or the like by the read image data is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

  If it is determined in S4701 that the first high base flag is not ON (NO in S4701), it is then determined whether the second high base flag is ON (S4709). If it is determined in S4709 that the second high base flag is not ON, that is, it is not in the high base state (normal state) (NO in S4709), the processing is performed without performing addition processing such as a special figure count counter. Finish. This is because, in the present embodiment, an effect number display section for displaying the number of effects is not set in the normal state.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S4709 that the second high base flag is ON (YES in S4709), “1” is added to the special figure count counter (S4710), and the value of the special figure count counter after the addition is added. Is set (S4711), and the process proceeds to S4712. As a result, the first effect number display unit 202 (also referred to as “elapsed state display unit”) and the second effect number display unit 203 (also referred to as “elapsed state display unit”) indicate the variable display number of special symbols. Is displayed as a game effect. Here, the case where the second high base flag is ON means that the high base state end condition (the number of times the time-short counter is set) is set to “200” for a long time high base state (highly accurate high base state). Is set to.

  In S4712, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure count counter is smaller than “200” (S4712). If it is determined that the value of the special figure count counter is smaller than “200” (YES in S4712), the process is performed. Finish. In S4712, when it is determined that the value of the special figure count counter is not smaller than 200, that is, 200 (the termination condition is satisfied) (NO in S4712), the high-accuracy base state is terminated and the normal In order to shift to the state, the second high base flag is turned OFF (S4717), the high-accuracy flag is turned OFF (S4718), the normal mode designation command is set (S4719), and the process is terminated. As described above, in the chance mode in the low-accuracy base state, the value of the effect count counter that can add a plurality of times including the effect count addition process described later with the change display of the special symbol once. Is displayed as the number of effects on the effect count display section. On the other hand, in the other game modes, specifically, the chance mode in the high-accuracy base state, the value of the special figure count counter to which the value is added by 1 when the special symbol variation display is performed once, The number of effects is displayed on the effect count display section. That is, the number of times displayed in the production number display section in the high-accuracy base state (chance mode) is the same as the number of times the special symbol is changed, and the production number display section in the low-accuracy base state (chance mode). The number of times displayed in is larger than the number of times of special symbol variation display.

  As a result, the chance mode in the low-accuracy base state in which a small number of times is originally set as the game condition end condition and the chance mode in the high-accuracy base state in which a large number of times are set are difficult to recognize (difficult to identify), Even if any game state is set after the end of the big hit game, the game interest can be maintained. In addition, the special symbol is displayed 200 times in the high base state for a long time and the end condition is satisfied, and the special symbol is displayed 100 times in the high base state for a short period and the end condition is satisfied. A game effect of the same effect mode is executed (displayed) on the number-of-times display units 202 and 203 (elapsed situation display unit). As shown in FIG. 49, this game effect may be displayed as a numerical value (number of effects), may be a ratio display in which the number of times is blurred, or imply the number of times in other modes. Character display or point display may be used.

[Production mode setting process]
Next, the effect mode setting process (S4412) executed when the ending command is received (when the big hit game is terminated) will be described with reference to FIG. In the effect mode setting process (S4412), first, it is determined whether or not to set the gaming state after the big hit game to the high base state (S4601). If it is determined in S4601 that the high base state is not set (NO in S4601), the process proceeds to S4605. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4601 that the high base state is set (YES in S4601), then the period of the set high base state is determined (S4602). In S4602, it is determined whether or not the setting period of the high base state (the number of times set in the hourly counter) is “200 times (long-time high base state)” (S4602), and the setting period is “200 times” If it is determined (YES in S4602), the second high base flag is turned ON (S4604), and the process proceeds to S4605. If it is determined in S4602 that the set period is not “200 times”, that is, “100 times” (NO in S4602), the first high base flag is turned ON (S4603), and the process proceeds to S4605.

  In S4605, it is determined whether or not the gaming state after the big hit game is set to a high probability state (S4605). This is determined by the presence / absence or type of the V passing command received from the main control unit 80. If it is determined in S4605 that a high probability state is set (YES in S4605), the high-accuracy flag is turned ON (S4606), and the process proceeds to S4607. In S4607, it is determined whether or not the chance mode after the big hit game is set to the chance mode (S4607). If it is determined to set the chance mode (YES in S4607), the chance flag is set to ON (S4608), and the chance mode A designated command is set (S4609), and the process proceeds to S4613. Here, “whether or not to set the effect mode after the jackpot game to the chance mode” is determined by the gaming state when the jackpot is made and the type of jackpot. Specifically, when the 2R second jackpot game ends in the normal state, the effect mode after the 2R second jackpot game ends, and when the 2R third jackpot game ends in the normal state, the 2R third jackpot game ends. The later production mode is set to the chance mode. When other types of big hits occur, and when 2R second big hits and 2R third big hits (specific big hits) occur in other gaming states, the chance mode is not set.

  If it is determined in S4607 that the effect mode after the big hit game is not set to the chance mode (NO in S4607), a probability change mode designation command is set (S4611), and the process proceeds to S4613. In S4605, when it is determined that the gaming state after the big hit game is not set to the high probability state, that is, the low probability state is set (NO in S4605), the effect mode after the big hit game is set to the chance mode. It is determined whether or not to set (S4610). If it is determined that the chance mode is set (YES in S4610), the process proceeds to S4608 and S4609 as described above. If it is determined in S4610 that the effect mode after the big hit game is not set to the chance mode (NO in S4610), a time reduction mode designation command is set (S4612), and the process proceeds to S4613.

  When the chance mode designation command set in S4609 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by command transmission processing (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 determines that the production mode is the chance mode (production) based on the chance mode designation command. Predetermined image data indicating transition to mode D) is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and a game effect or the like based on the read image data is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 (effect mode display unit 201). Run with. Similarly, when the probability change mode designation command set in S4611 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), a predetermined image indicating that the effect mode shifts to the probability change mode (effect mode B). The data is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 (effect mode display unit 201). Similarly, when the time reduction mode designation command set in S4612 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), a predetermined image indicating that the effect mode shifts to the time reduction mode (effect mode C). The data is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 (effect mode display unit 201). In S4613, the values of the effect count counter and the special figure count counter are reset, and the process ends.

[Production count addition processing]
Next, an effect number addition process (S4306) for adding (counting up) the value of the effect number counting counter when a specific condition is satisfied will be described with reference to FIG. In the effect number addition process (S4306), it is first determined whether or not the chance flag is set to ON (S4801). If it is determined that the chance flag is OFF (NO in S4801), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4801 that the chance flag is ON, that is, the effect mode is the chance mode (YES in S4801), it is then determined whether or not the first high base flag is ON (S4802). . If it is determined in S4802 that the first high base flag is not ON, that is, the second high base flag is ON (high base state for a long time) (NO in S4802), the process ends. This is because the processing of adding the value of the counter for counting the number of performances at a timing other than the end of the special symbol variation display is in the chance mode, and the gaming state in the chance mode is in a high base state (low probability base). This is because it is performed only in the state.

  If it is determined that the chance flag is ON and the first high base flag is ON (YES in S4802), it is then determined whether a special symbol (effect symbol) is being displayed in a variable manner (S4803). If it is determined in S4803 that the special symbol (direction symbol) is not being displayed (NO in S4803), the process ends. This is because the special symbol (effect symbol) is being displayed in a variable manner, and the value of the effect count counter is added in accordance with the timing of the temporary stop display of the effect symbol. If it is determined in S4803 that the variation of the special symbol (effect symbol) is being displayed (YES in S4803), then the value (measurement value) of the variation time timer of the sub-control unit 90 described above is set to a specific value (preset). It is determined whether or not it is time to perform temporary stop display of the effect symbol (S4804). Here, in the present embodiment, the specific value is a value that is half the variation time to be executed. For example, when the fluctuation pattern P2 (2000 ms) is executed, the specific value is set to “1000 ms”, and the effect symbol is displayed temporarily stopped after 1000 ms from the start of the fluctuation display, then the fluctuation display is displayed after that, and the fixed stop display is displayed after 2000 ms. To do. The number of effects is added by “1” in accordance with the temporary stop display timing of 1000 ms.

  If it is determined in S4804 that the value of the variation time timer is not a specific value (a value indicating half of the variation time) (NO in S4804), the process ends. On the other hand, in S4804, the value of the variation time timer has reached a specific value (a value indicating a half of the variation time), that is, the special symbol variation display is in progress, and the timing of the effect symbol is displayed temporarily. If it is determined (YES in S4804), “1” is added to the effect count counter (S4805), and an effect count counter value notification command for indicating the value of the effect count counter after the addition is set (S4806). ) Finish the process. When the effect count counter value notification command set in S4806 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 generates an effect based on the effect count counter value notification command. Predetermined image data (FIG. 49 (f)) indicating the value of the count counter is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and a variation effect or the like by the read image data is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 (first display). The first effect number display unit 202 and the second effect number display unit 203) are executed.

  Here, in FIGS. 49A to 49D, 2R third big hit is made in the normal state, and after the big hit game is finished, the short base high base state (low probability high base state) is set, and the production mode is a chance. The timing chart of the variation | change display of a special symbol and an effect design, the special figure count counter, and the count mode of an effect count counter when it becomes a mode is shown. As shown in FIG. 49, in the chance mode (chance mode unfavorable for the player) in the high base state (low probability high base state) for a short period of time, as the special symbol is variably displayed once, the effect symbol is displayed. A game effect is displayed in which the display is changed twice (multiple times) including the temporary stop display and the change display. The special figure count counter counts (counts) at the timing when the special symbol variation display ends (determined stop display), and the production count counter finishes the timing and variation display when the production symbol is temporarily stopped. Count (count) at both timings (determined stop display).

  As a result, the chance mode (short-term high base state) where the end condition is satisfied when the special symbol is variably displayed 100 times originally is satisfied, and the end condition is satisfied when the special symbol is variably displayed 200 times, and the chance mode is ended. It becomes possible to make it feel like this. On the other hand, in the chance mode (the high base state for a long time) when the special symbol is variably displayed 200 times, a game effect that variably displays the effect symbol once as the special symbol is variably displayed once. Execute. As a result, the player recognizes that the chance mode (long-term high base state) is terminated when the special symbol is displayed 200 times and the end condition is satisfied, and the chance mode ends.

  In other words, in the chance mode (long-term high base state) and the chance mode (short-term high base state), the player has an end condition established when the special symbol is displayed 200 times (the same number of times). Recognize that the chance mode has ended. Moreover, it is difficult to distinguish between the chance mode (long-term high base state) or the chance mode (short-term high base state) by making the effect mode (background effect, etc.) executed during the chance mode the same mode. I have to. Thereby, even if the gaming state set after the end of the big hit game is the chance mode (short base high base state), the relatively disadvantageous gaming state that ends in a relatively short period is set. Without being aware of this, it is possible to maintain and improve the gaming interest.

  Next, the effect number counting process (S4408) of the second embodiment will be described. In the first embodiment, as the gaming state set when the production mode is the chance mode, the short base high base state (100 times) in the low accuracy high base state and the long base high base state (200 in the high accuracy high base state) (200) Times). Then, in order to make it difficult for the player to recognize which of the gaming states with different periods (the number of times the special symbol is used as the end condition), the short base high base state (100 When the (time) is set, the effect pattern of the effect symbol is changed multiple times. Thereby, it can be made to feel that any game state is the same period as the high base state (200 times) for a long time.

  In the second embodiment, unlike the mode of the first embodiment, in the high base state for a long time, the number of effects of the effect symbol is shown to be smaller than the number of times the special symbol is changed. The purpose is to make it feel the same period as the state (100 times). That is, in the chance mode (long-term high base state), the end condition is originally established when the special symbol is displayed 200 times, but the end condition is changed when the special symbol is displayed 100 times. It looks like it has been established. This also makes it difficult for the player to identify the chance mode (long-term high base state) or the chance mode (short-term high base state).

[10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) of the second embodiment, first, received command analysis processing is performed (S4302), then switch status acquisition processing is performed (S4303), switch processing is performed (S4304), and other processing is performed ( S4305), and the process ends. In the second embodiment, the effect count counter is not counted at a timing other than the special symbol variation stop display. For this reason, this process does not include an effect number addition process. In this respect, the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) of the second embodiment is different from that of the first embodiment. Since other control processing is the same as that of the first embodiment, detailed description thereof is omitted.

[Direction count processing]
Next, the effect number counting process (S4408) of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the production number counting process (S4408) of the second embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not the first high base flag is ON (S4751), and the first high base flag is ON, that is, the short high base state (low accuracy). If it is determined that the low base state is present (YES in S4751), then “1” is added to the special figure count counter (S4752), and the special figure count that indicates the value of the special figure count counter after the addition is added. A counter value notification command is set (S4753), and the process proceeds to S4754. In S4754, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure count counter is smaller than “100” (S4754). If it is smaller than “100”, that is, it is determined that the high base state continues (YES in S4754), the process is performed. Finish. Thereby, in Example 2, the game effect which displays the value of the special figure count counter on the effect number display units 202 and 203 as the effect number is executed in the high base state for a short period. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the special figure count counter is not smaller than “100”, that is, has reached 100 (end condition is satisfied) (NO in S4754), the processing after S4712 in the first embodiment is performed thereafter. The same control process is executed. Therefore, detailed description is omitted.

If it is determined in S4751 that the first high base flag is not ON (S4751), then it is determined whether the second high base flag is ON (S4755), and if it is determined that the second high base flag is not ON (S4755) NO in S4755) and the process is finished. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4755 that the second high base flag is ON (YES in S4755), “1” is added to the special figure count counter (S4756), and the process proceeds to S4757. In S4757, it is determined whether or not the chance flag is ON (S4757
), When it is determined that the chance flag is ON, that is, it has been in the high base state for a long time and the production mode is set to the chance mode (YES in S4757), then the value of the special figure count counter is an even number It is determined whether or not (S4758). If it is determined in S4758 that the special figure count counter value is an even number (YES in S4758), “1” is added to the effect count counter value (S4759). An effect count counter value notification command for indicating is set (S4760), and the process proceeds to S4761.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S4758 that the value of the special figure count counter is not an even number, that is, an odd number (NO in S4758), the process ends without performing the addition process of the effect count counter. As a result, in the high base state for a long period of time (highly accurate high base state), it is possible to count the number of effects of the effect symbol as one every time the special symbol variation display is performed twice. That is, when the special symbol variation display is performed twice, the value of the effect count counter is incremented by “1”. And since the game effect which displays the value of this effect number count counter is performed in the effect number display parts 202 and 203, the player can execute the variable display of 200 special symbols originally. It will be recognized that the period high base state is the same 100 times as the short period high base state.

  In S4761, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure count counter is smaller than 200 (S4761). If it is determined that the value is smaller than 200 (YES in S4761), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the special figure count counter is not smaller than 200, that is, 200 times has been reached (end condition is satisfied) (NO in S4761), the same control processing as in the first embodiment is performed thereafter. Do. Therefore, detailed description is omitted.

  As a result, the chance mode (long-term high base state) where the end condition is satisfied when the special symbol is variably displayed 200 times is essentially satisfied, and the end condition is satisfied when the special symbol is variably displayed 100 times, and the chance mode is ended. It becomes possible to make it feel like this. On the other hand, in the chance mode (short-term high base state) where the end condition is satisfied when the special symbol is variably displayed 100 times, a game effect that displays the effect symbol once variably as the special symbol is variably displayed once. Execute. As a result, the player recognizes that the chance mode (short-term high base state) is terminated when the special symbol is displayed 100 times and the termination condition is satisfied, and the chance mode is terminated.

  In other words, in the chance mode (long-term high base state) and the chance mode (short-term high base state), the player has an end condition established when the special symbol is displayed 100 times (the same number of times). Recognize that the chance mode has ended. Moreover, it is difficult to distinguish between the chance mode (long-term high base state) or the chance mode (short-term high base state) by making the effect mode (background effect, etc.) executed during the chance mode the same mode. I have to. Thereby, even if the gaming state set after the end of the big hit game is the chance mode (short base high base state), the relatively disadvantageous gaming state that ends in a relatively short period is set. Without being aware of this, it is possible to maintain and improve the gaming interest.

[Other aspects]
In the first embodiment described above, in the chance mode (short-term high base state), the effect symbols are always displayed in a variable manner a plurality of times (twice), but this is not a limitation. For example, the number of presentations may be increased by making the possibility of a variable display multiple times higher than the chance mode (high base state for a long time). Alternatively, a plurality of variable display times may be set, and the variable display times may be set at random (or according to the change time) while adjusting the number of times (so that the total number of effects is 200). Further, even in the chance mode (long-term high base state), the effect symbol may be displayed in a plurality of times (for example, a pseudo-change effect) as the special symbol is variably displayed once. However, even if the effect symbol is displayed fluctuating a plurality of times, the effect count display in the chance mode (long-term high base state) is incremented by one with one change display of the special symbol.

  In the first embodiment described above, the variation time is determined using the same variation time determination table in any gaming state of the chance mode (short-term high base state) and the chance mode (long-term high base state). Yes. Instead, different variation time determination tables may be used for the chance mode (short-term high base state) and the chance mode (long-term high base state). Specifically, the variation time determined in the chance mode (short-term high base state) can be twice as long as the variation time determined in the chance mode (long-term high base state). As a result, even in the chance mode (short-term high base state), even if the production symbol fluctuates multiple times, the time for each fluctuating display (the time until the temporary stop display, the time for the re-changing display) is extremely short. Thus, it is possible to prevent a problem that a highly-proportional production design game production cannot be performed. In addition, as a result, not only the display mode of the effect number display section in the chance mode (short-term high base state) and the chance mode (long-term high base state), but also the execution times of these gaming states are substantially the same. It becomes possible to set the time. This also makes it more difficult for the player to distinguish between the chance mode (short-term high base state) and the chance mode (long-term high base state).

  In the first embodiment described above, the high-accuracy and high-base state advantageous to the player is a long period (200 times), and the low-accuracy and high-base state is a short period (100 times). It is not limited to such a mode, and the high-accuracy base state advantageous to the player may be a short period (100 times), and the low-accuracy base state may be a short period (200 times). Further, a different gaming state low probability high base state (150 times), high probability high base state (50 times), etc. may be added. With respect to these gaming states, it is possible to perform the same control processing as in the first embodiment so that it can be seen in the length of the same period as other gaming states.

  In addition, in the configuration of the above-described embodiment, a variable type that can be changed into a start port through which a game ball can enter and a first mode and a second mode in which the game ball can be entered more than the first mode. There may be provided an identification information display means for providing at least one of the start opening and the identification information variably displayed based on the game ball entering the start opening or the variable start opening. In addition, the first winning / nothing determination is made based on the variable entrance that can be changed between a state where the game ball can enter and a state where the game ball cannot enter, and the entrance to the start port. First hit / fail judgment means to execute, second hit / no-go judgment means for executing second hit / no-go judgment based on the ball entering the variable start port, and variable when the result of the first hit / no-go judgment or the second hit / no-go judgment becomes a hit Special game execution means capable of executing a special game that allows the entrance to be entered can be provided. In addition, a first game state in which a game ball enters the variable start port has a predetermined frequency, and a second game state in which the game ball enters the variable start port at a higher frequency than the first game state. It is good also as providing the game state setting means to set to. Here, “predetermined frequency” includes zero.

  In the above-described embodiment, the number of times of opening the first grand prize port or the second grand prize port in one round is set to one. It may be a plurality of times or may have a different number of rounds of opening. Further, in the first embodiment, the second special figure hold is a control process for digesting the first special figure hold in preference to the first special figure hold, that is, the so-called special figure 2 priority control process. A control process for digesting with priority over the second special figure hold, that is, a so-called special figure 1 priority control process may be used. Also, the priority order is not set for the digestion of the first special figure hold and the digestion of the second special figure hold, and the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are digested in order from the oldest stored one. Control processing, that is, control processing of so-called order of entering (memory order) digestion may be used.

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

[Others]
The pachinko gaming machine of the embodiment described above can also be configured as follows.

The first gaming machine
Identification information display means for variably displaying identification information based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
A variable entrance that can be changed between a state in which a game ball can enter and a state in which a game ball cannot enter,
A special game execution means for executing a special game for setting the variable entrance into a state in which a ball can be entered when the result of the variation display of the identification information is a specific result;
A gaming state setting means for setting a gaming state;
In accordance with the variation display of the identification information, a game effect execution means for executing a game effect in the effect display unit,
The gaming state has at least a first gaming state and a second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state,
The gaming state setting means may set the first gaming state and set the second gaming state after the special game ends,
The first gaming state is terminated when the identification information is changed and displayed for the first time in the first gaming state,
The second gaming state is ended when a variation display of the identification information is executed a second number of times different from the first number in the second gaming state,
The game effect execution means includes:
In the first gaming state or the second gaming state, a game effect is executed in a manner in which it is difficult to recognize whether the number of times of display of the identification information is the first number or the second number. It is what.

  According to such a gaming machine, the first gaming state and the second gaming state that is more advantageous than the first gaming state can be set as the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state. Ends when the identification information variation display is executed a first number of times, and the second gaming state ends when the identification information variation display is executed a second number of times. In other words, the first gaming state and the second gaming state are periods of different lengths. In addition, in the first gaming state or the second gaming state, the game effect is executed in a manner in which it is difficult to recognize whether the number of times that the identification information is changed is the first number or the second number. .

  Thereby, in the first game state and the second game state having different execution periods (end conditions), whether the first game state or the second game state is set after the special game is ended, the player It becomes possible to make it difficult to recognize. This also provides the first game state and the second game state with different execution periods (end conditions), and the game state set after the end of the special game is a relatively unfavorable game state (first game state). ), The player can play a game while maintaining his expectation.

In addition, the second gaming machine is the first gaming machine,
A progress status display unit showing a progress status of the period of the first gaming state and the second gaming state;
The game effect execution means includes:
When the number of times that the identification information is changed in the first gaming state reaches the first number of times and when the number of times that the identification information is changed in the second gaming state reaches the second number of times. The same game effect is executed on the progress status display section.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the progress status display unit showing the progress status of the first gaming state and the second gaming state is provided, and the number of times the identification information fluctuates in the first gaming state reaches the first number of times. In the second gaming state, the same game effect is executed in the progress status display section when the number of times of the variation display of the identification information reaches the second number. That is, as a game effect indicating the progress status of the first gaming state and the second gaming state, both when the first gaming state end condition ends and when the second gaming state end condition ends The same game effect shall be executed. This makes it difficult for the player to identify which gaming state has ended, that is, which gaming state is being executed in the gaming state set after the end of the special game.

Further, the third gaming machine is the second gaming machine,
Second identification information that is variably displayed along with the variation display of the identification information,
In the progress status display section, the number of times of the variable display of the second identification information is shown as the progress status of the period of the first gaming state and the second gaming state,
The game effect execution means includes:
When the number of times that the identification information is changed in the first gaming state reaches the first number of times and when the number of times that the identification information is changed in the second gaming state reaches the second number of times. A game effect indicating the same number of times is executed on the progress status display section.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is provided with the second identification information that is variably displayed along with the variation display of the identification information, and the progress status display unit displays the progress status of the first game state and the second game state as a game effect. , The number of times the second identification information is changed and displayed. Then, when the number of times that the variation display of the identification information has reached the first number in the first gaming state and when the number of times the variation display of the identification information has reached the second number in the second gaming state, A game effect indicating the same number of times as the number of times the identification information is changed is displayed on the progress status display section.

  Thereby, even if the first gaming state and the second gaming state have different lengths, the player can execute the same number of times the variation display of the identification information is executed, that is, the same length of time. It becomes difficult to identify which gaming state has ended, that is, which gaming state is being executed.

In addition, the fourth gaming machine is the first to third gaming machines,
2nd identification information (effect design) which changes and displays with the change display of the identification information,
The game effect execution means includes:
It is possible to execute a game effect in which the variation display of the second identification information is performed a plurality of times while the variation display of the identification information is performed once.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is provided with the second identification information that is variably displayed in accordance with the variation display of the identification information, and the game effect execution means performs the change display of the identification information once while the second identification information is displayed. It is possible to execute a game effect that performs variable display multiple times. Thereby, in the 1st game state or the 2nd game state, it becomes possible to make the frequency | count that the 2nd identification information fluctuates and displays in the effect display part differ from the frequency | count of the fluctuation | variation display of identification information. In addition, this makes it possible to produce the same number of times that the second identification information is variably displayed (the number of times that the end condition is satisfied) in the first gaming state and the second gaming state. It becomes difficult to identify which gaming state is being executed.

Further, the fifth gaming machine is the fourth gaming machine,
The second number of times is greater than the first number of times,
The game effect execution means includes:
In the first gaming state, a game effect is performed in which the variation display of the second identification information is performed a plurality of times in association with the variation display of the identification information once.
In the second gaming state, a game effect is performed in which the variation display of the second identification information is performed once in association with the variation display of the identification information being performed once.

  According to such a gaming machine, the second number of times that is the end condition of the second gaming state is greater than the first number of times that is the end condition of the first gaming state, that is, the second gaming state is the first game. The period is longer (more frequent) than the state. In the first gaming state, a game effect is performed in which the variation display of the second identification information is performed a plurality of times in association with the variation display of the identification information being performed once, and in the second gaming state, the variation of the identification information is performed. It is assumed that a game effect is performed in which the change display of the second identification information is performed once in association with the display being performed once. Thereby, it is possible to make the number of times of identification information to be variably displayed before the end condition of the first gaming state is satisfied as if it is variably displayed more than the first number (second number). In addition, as a result, the number of times the second identification information is variably displayed until the end condition of the first gaming state is satisfied, and the second identification information variably displayed until the end condition of the second gaming state is satisfied. It is possible to execute a game effect so as to match the number of times of variable display, and it becomes difficult for the player to identify which game state is being executed.

In addition, the sixth gaming machine is the first to third gaming machines,
Second identification information that is variably displayed along with the variation display of the identification information,
The game effect execution means includes:
It is characterized in that a game effect can be executed in which the variation display of the second identification information is performed a smaller number of times while the variation display of the identification information is performed a plurality of times.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is provided with the second identification information that is variably displayed in accordance with the variation display of the identification information, and the game effect execution means performs the display of the second identification information while performing the variation display of the identification information a plurality of times. It is possible to execute a game effect in which variable display is performed fewer times. Thereby, in the 1st game state or the 2nd game state, it becomes possible to make the frequency | count that the 2nd identification information fluctuates and displays in the effect display part differ from the frequency | count of the fluctuation | variation display of identification information. In addition, this makes it possible to produce the same number of times that the second identification information is variably displayed (the number of times that the end condition is satisfied) in the first gaming state and the second gaming state. It becomes difficult to identify which gaming state is being executed. Here, “when the variation display of the identification information is performed a plurality of times, the variation display of the second identification information is performed a smaller number of times” may be, for example, a plurality of times one time (2: 1, etc.) It may be multiple times or multiple times (3 vs. 2 etc.).

In addition, the seventh gaming machine is the sixth gaming machine,
The second number of times is greater than the first number of times,
The game effect execution means includes:
In the first gaming state, a game effect is performed in which the variation display of the second identification information is performed once in association with the variation display of the identification information once.
In the second gaming state, a game effect is performed in which the variation display of the second identification information is performed a smaller number of times in association with the variation display of the identification information being performed a plurality of times.

  According to such a gaming machine, the second number of times that is the end condition of the second gaming state is greater than the first number of times that is the end condition of the first gaming state, that is, the second gaming state is the first game. The period is longer (more frequent) than the state. In the first gaming state, a game effect is performed in which the variation display of the second identification information is performed once in association with the variation display of the identification information being performed once. In the second gaming state, the variation of the identification information is performed. It is assumed that a game effect is performed in which the display of variation of the second identification information is performed a smaller number of times as the display is performed a plurality of times. Thereby, it is possible to make the number of identification information to be displayed variably displayed until the end condition of the second gaming state is satisfied as if it is variably displayed less than the second number (first number). In addition, as a result, the number of times the second identification information is variably displayed until the end condition of the first gaming state is satisfied, and the second identification information variably displayed until the end condition of the second gaming state is satisfied. It is possible to execute a game effect so as to match the number of times of variable display, and it becomes difficult for the player to identify which game state is being executed.

Moreover, it is good also as following structures.
A gaming state setting means capable of setting at least a first gaming state, a second gaming state, and a third gaming state as gaming states;
A variable entrance (variable start opening) that can be changed into a first aspect and a second aspect in which a game ball is more likely to enter than the first aspect;
An entry frequency setting means capable of setting a predetermined frequency state (low frequency state) and a high frequency state in which the entrance frequency to the variable entrance is higher than the predetermined frequency state;
Probability setting means capable of setting a predetermined probability (low probability) or a high probability higher than the predetermined probability as a probability that the result of the variation display of the identification information is a specific result,
The first gaming state is a high-frequency state and a predetermined probability state,
The second gaming state is a high frequency state and a high probability state,
The third gaming state is a predetermined frequency state and a predetermined probability state.

Moreover, it is good also as following structures.
The first gaming state is a high frequency state and a high probability state,
The second gaming state is a high frequency state and a low probability state,
The third gaming state is a predetermined frequency state and a predetermined probability state.

  In addition, “a start opening into which a game ball can enter, a first aspect, and a variable start opening that can be changed into a second aspect in which a game ball is more likely to enter than the first aspect; The identification information may be variably displayed based on the ball entering the starting port or the variable starting port.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 7b Production design display area (production design display part), 8 production design, 20 1st start opening, 21 2nd start opening, 30 1st big prize opening, 35 2nd big prize opening, 39 specific area 41a First special symbol display (first special symbol display unit), 41b Second special symbol display (second special symbol display unit), 80 main control board (main control unit), 90 sub control board (sub control) Part), 100 image control board (image control part), 103a effect first special figure hold indicator, 103b effect second special figure hold indicator.

The gaming machine of the first invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is
Identification information display means for variably displaying identification information based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
A variable entrance that can be changed between a state in which a game ball can enter and a state in which a game ball cannot enter,
A special game execution means for executing a special game for setting the variable entrance into a state in which a ball can be entered when the result of the variation display of the identification information is a specific result;
A gaming state setting means for setting a gaming state;
In accordance with the variation display of the identification information, a game effect execution means for executing a game effect in the effect display unit,
The gaming state has at least a first gaming state and a second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state,
The gaming state setting means may set the first gaming state and set the second gaming state after the special game ends,
The first game condition, ends when the total number of times the variable display of the identification information definitive on the first game condition is the first number,
The second game condition is assumed to total number variable display of the second said identification information definitive the gaming state is terminated and the second number different from the first number,
The game effect execution means includes:
In the first gaming state or the second gaming state, a game effect is executed in a manner in which it is difficult to recognize whether the total number of times the variable display of the identification information is the first number or the second number. It is a feature.

In addition, “a start opening into which a game ball can enter, a first aspect, and a variable start opening that can be changed into a second aspect in which a game ball is more likely to enter than the first aspect; The identification information may be variably displayed based on the ball entering the starting port or the variable starting port.
The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1 is
Identification information display means for variably displaying identification information based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
A variable entrance that can be changed between a state in which a game ball can enter and a state in which a game ball cannot enter,
A special game execution means for executing a special game for setting the variable entrance into a state in which a ball can be entered when the result of the variation display of the identification information is a specific result;
A gaming state setting means for setting a gaming state;
In accordance with the variation display of the identification information, a game effect execution means for executing a game effect in the effect display unit,
The gaming state has at least a first gaming state and a second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state,
The gaming state setting means may set the first gaming state and set the second gaming state after the special game ends,
The first gaming state is terminated when the identification information is changed and displayed for the first time in the first gaming state,
The second gaming state is ended when a variation display of the identification information is executed a second number of times different from the first number in the second gaming state,
The game effect execution means includes:
In the first gaming state or the second gaming state, a game effect is executed in a manner in which it is difficult to recognize whether the number of times of display of the identification information is the first number or the second number. It is what.
According to such a gaming machine, the first gaming state and the second gaming state that is more advantageous than the first gaming state can be set as the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state. Ends when the identification information variation display is executed a first number of times, and the second gaming state ends when the identification information variation display is executed a second number of times. In other words, the first gaming state and the second gaming state are periods of different lengths. In addition, in the first gaming state or the second gaming state, the game effect is executed in a manner in which it is difficult to recognize whether the number of times that the identification information is changed is the first number or the second number. .
Thereby, in the first game state and the second game state having different execution periods (end conditions), whether the first game state or the second game state is set after the special game is ended, the player It becomes possible to make it difficult to recognize. This also provides the first game state and the second game state with different execution periods (end conditions), and the game state set after the end of the special game is a relatively unfavorable game state (first game state). ), The player can play a game while maintaining his expectation.
Further, the gaming machine of reference invention 2 is the gaming machine of reference invention 1,
A progress status display unit showing a progress status of the period of the first gaming state and the second gaming state;
The game effect execution means includes:
When the number of times that the identification information is changed in the first gaming state reaches the first number of times and when the number of times that the identification information is changed in the second gaming state reaches the second number of times. The same game effect is executed on the progress status display section.
According to such a gaming machine, when the progress status display unit showing the progress status of the first gaming state and the second gaming state is provided, and the number of times the identification information fluctuates in the first gaming state reaches the first number of times. In the second gaming state, the same game effect is executed in the progress status display section when the number of times of the variation display of the identification information reaches the second number. That is, as a game effect indicating the progress status of the first gaming state and the second gaming state, both when the first gaming state end condition ends and when the second gaming state end condition ends The same game effect shall be executed. This makes it difficult for the player to identify which gaming state has ended, that is, which gaming state is being executed in the gaming state set after the end of the special game.
In addition, the gaming machine of reference invention 3 is the gaming machine of reference invention 2,
Second identification information that is variably displayed along with the variation display of the identification information,
In the progress status display section, the number of times of the variable display of the second identification information is shown as the progress status of the period of the first gaming state and the second gaming state,
The game effect execution means includes:
When the number of times that the identification information is changed in the first gaming state reaches the first number of times and when the number of times that the identification information is changed in the second gaming state reaches the second number of times. A game effect indicating the same number of times is executed on the progress status display section.
According to such a gaming machine, it is provided with the second identification information that is variably displayed along with the variation display of the identification information, and the progress status display unit displays the progress status of the first game state and the second game state as a game effect. , The number of times the second identification information is changed and displayed. Then, when the number of times that the variation display of the identification information has reached the first number in the first gaming state and when the number of times the variation display of the identification information has reached the second number in the second gaming state, A game effect indicating the same number of times as the number of times the identification information is changed is displayed on the progress status display section.
Thereby, even if the first gaming state and the second gaming state have different lengths, the player can execute the same number of times the variation display of the identification information is executed, that is, the same length of time. It becomes difficult to identify which gaming state has ended, that is, which gaming state is being executed.
The gaming machine of reference invention 4 is a gaming machine of reference invention 1 to reference invention 3,
2nd identification information (effect design) which changes and displays with the change display of the identification information,
The game effect execution means includes:
It is possible to execute a game effect in which the variation display of the second identification information is performed a plurality of times while the variation display of the identification information is performed once.
According to such a gaming machine, it is provided with the second identification information that is variably displayed in accordance with the variation display of the identification information, and the game effect execution means performs the change display of the identification information once while the second identification information is displayed. It is possible to execute a game effect that performs variable display multiple times. Thereby, in the 1st game state or the 2nd game state, it becomes possible to make the frequency | count that the 2nd identification information fluctuates and displays in the effect display part differ from the frequency | count of the fluctuation | variation display of identification information. In addition, this makes it possible to produce the same number of times that the second identification information is variably displayed (the number of times that the end condition is satisfied) in the first gaming state and the second gaming state. It becomes difficult to identify which gaming state is being executed.
In addition, the gaming machine of reference invention 5 is the gaming machine of reference invention 4,
The second number of times is greater than the first number of times,
The game effect execution means includes:
In the first gaming state, a game effect is performed in which the variation display of the second identification information is performed a plurality of times in association with the variation display of the identification information once.
In the second gaming state, a game effect is performed in which the variation display of the second identification information is performed once in association with the variation display of the identification information being performed once.
According to such a gaming machine, the second number of times that is the end condition of the second gaming state is greater than the first number of times that is the end condition of the first gaming state, that is, the second gaming state is the first game. The period is longer (more frequent) than the state. In the first gaming state, a game effect is performed in which the variation display of the second identification information is performed a plurality of times in association with the variation display of the identification information being performed once, and in the second gaming state, the variation of the identification information is performed. It is assumed that a game effect is performed in which the change display of the second identification information is performed once in association with the display being performed once. Thereby, it is possible to make the number of times of identification information to be variably displayed before the end condition of the first gaming state is satisfied as if it is variably displayed more than the first number (second number). In addition, as a result, the number of times the second identification information is variably displayed until the end condition of the first gaming state is satisfied, and the second identification information variably displayed until the end condition of the second gaming state is satisfied. It is possible to execute a game effect so as to match the number of times of variable display, and it becomes difficult for the player to identify which game state is being executed.
The gaming machine of reference invention 6 is a gaming machine of reference invention 1 to reference invention 3,
Second identification information that is variably displayed along with the variation display of the identification information,
The game effect execution means includes:
It is characterized in that a game effect can be executed in which the variation display of the second identification information is performed a smaller number of times while the variation display of the identification information is performed a plurality of times.
According to such a gaming machine, it is provided with the second identification information that is variably displayed in accordance with the variation display of the identification information. It is possible to execute a game effect in which variable display is performed fewer times. Thereby, in the 1st game state or the 2nd game state, it becomes possible to make the frequency | count that the 2nd identification information fluctuates and displays in the effect display part differ from the frequency | count of the fluctuation | variation display of identification information. In addition, this makes it possible to produce the same number of times that the second identification information is variably displayed (the number of times that the end condition is satisfied) in the first gaming state and the second gaming state. It becomes difficult to identify which gaming state is being executed. Here, “when the variation display of the identification information is performed a plurality of times, the variation display of the second identification information is performed a smaller number of times” may be, for example, a plurality of times one time (2: 1, etc.) It may be multiple times or multiple times (3 vs. 2 etc.).
The gaming machine of reference invention 7 is the gaming machine of reference invention 6,
The second number of times is greater than the first number of times,
The game effect execution means includes:
In the first gaming state, a game effect is performed in which the variation display of the second identification information is performed once in association with the variation display of the identification information once.
In the second gaming state, a game effect is performed in which the variation display of the second identification information is performed a smaller number of times in association with the variation display of the identification information being performed a plurality of times.
According to such a gaming machine, the second number of times that is the end condition of the second gaming state is greater than the first number of times that is the end condition of the first gaming state, that is, the second gaming state is the first game. The period is longer (more frequent) than the state. In the first gaming state, a game effect is performed in which the variation display of the second identification information is performed once in association with the variation display of the identification information being performed once. In the second gaming state, the variation of the identification information is performed. It is assumed that a game effect is performed in which the display of variation of the second identification information is performed a smaller number of times as the display is performed a plurality of times. Thereby, it is possible to make the number of identification information to be displayed variably displayed until the end condition of the second gaming state is satisfied as if it is variably displayed less than the second number (first number). In addition, as a result, the number of times the second identification information is variably displayed until the end condition of the first gaming state is satisfied, and the second identification information variably displayed until the end condition of the second gaming state is satisfied. It is possible to execute a game effect so as to match the number of times of variable display, and it becomes difficult for the player to identify which game state is being executed.

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Identification information display means for variably displaying identification information based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
A variable entrance that can be changed between a state in which a game ball can enter and a state in which a game ball cannot enter,
A special game execution means for executing a special game for setting the variable entrance into a state in which a ball can be entered when the result of the variation display of the identification information is a specific result;
A gaming state setting means for setting a gaming state;
In accordance with the variation display of the identification information, a game effect execution means for executing a game effect in the effect display unit,
The gaming state has at least a first gaming state and a second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state,
The gaming state setting means may set the first gaming state and set the second gaming state after the special game ends,
The first gaming state is terminated when the identification information is changed and displayed for the first time in the first gaming state,
The second gaming state is ended when a variation display of the identification information is executed a second number of times different from the first number in the second gaming state,
The game effect execution means includes:
In the first gaming state or the second gaming state, a game effect is executed in a manner in which it is difficult to recognize whether the number of times of display of the identification information is the first number or the second number. A gaming machine. A progress status display unit showing a progress status of the period of the first gaming state and the second gaming state;
The game effect execution means includes:
When the number of times that the identification information is changed in the first gaming state reaches the first number of times and when the number of times that the identification information is changed in the second gaming state reaches the second number of times. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the same game effect is executed on the progress status display unit. Second identification information that is variably displayed along with the variation display of the identification information,
In the progress status display section, the number of times of the variable display of the second identification information is shown as the progress status of the period of the first gaming state and the second gaming state,
The game effect execution means includes:
When the number of times that the identification information is changed in the first gaming state reaches the first number of times and when the number of times that the identification information is changed in the second gaming state reaches the second number of times. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein a game effect indicating the same number of times is executed on the progress status display section. Second identification information that is variably displayed along with the variation display of the identification information,
The game effect execution means includes:
4. The game effect of performing the variable display of the second identification information a plurality of times can be executed while the variable display of the identification information is performed once. 5. The gaming machine described. The second number of times is greater than the first number of times,
The game effect execution means includes:
In the first gaming state, a game effect is performed in which the variation display of the second identification information is performed a plurality of times in association with the variation display of the identification information once.
5. The gaming effect according to claim 4, wherein in the second gaming state, a game effect is performed in which the variation display of the second identification information is performed once in association with the variation display of the identification information being performed once. Gaming machine. Second identification information that is variably displayed along with the variation display of the identification information,
The game effect execution means includes:
4. The game effect in which the variation display of the second identification information is performed a smaller number of times while the variation display of the identification information is performed a plurality of times can be executed. 5. The gaming machine described. The second number of times is greater than the first number of times,
The game effect execution means includes:
In the first gaming state, a game effect is performed in which the variation display of the second identification information is performed once in association with the variation display of the identification information once.
7. In the second gaming state, a game effect is performed in which the variation display of the second identification information is performed a smaller number of times in association with the variation display of the identification information being performed a plurality of times. The gaming machine described.

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