JP2018140031A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve the problems in which: a probability modified mode, a time shortened mode and a hidden mode provided for conventional game machines as display modes with different display aspects are set according to types of jackpots and game conditions but, since transition timing and termination timing of these game modes can be easily predictable by a player, the transition of the game modes may not enhance interest in the game; and not executing a particular display mode (e.g., probability modified mode) in a prescribed period in such conditions may reduce motivation to play the game.SOLUTION: The present invention diversifies transition timing of display aspects of game performance and thus improves interest in a game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 46

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, a special display that can give a predetermined profit to a player when the symbol is displayed in a variable manner based on the game ball entering the starting port and the symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific manner. Those that play games are known. Some gaming machines of this type execute a game effect such as changing the display mode of a background image or displaying a predetermined character image in accordance with the display of variation in symbols. Also, as such background images and character images, there are a plurality of types of background images and character images having different display modes, and these are displayed in a predetermined order or randomly, thereby changing the display mode of the game effect. The thing is known (for example, patent document 1).

JP 2009-82215 A

  Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H10-228667 describes a display mode having a different display mode including a probability change mode, a time reduction mode, and a latent mode, and these modes are set according to the gaming state and the type of jackpot. However, since the transition timing and end timing of these game modes are executed at a timing that can be easily predicted by the player, it is difficult to enhance the game entertainment even if the game mode transition occurs. Further, in such a situation, there is a possibility that the game motivation may be reduced by not executing a specific display mode (for example, the probability variation mode) at a predetermined time.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to diversify the transition timing of the display mode of the game effect and improve the game entertainment.

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 game effect execution means capable of executing a game effect in accordance with the variation display of the identification information;
A special game executing means for executing a special game when the result of the variation display of the identification information is a specific result,
As an effect mode of the game effect, while having a plurality of effect modes including a specific effect mode, the plurality of effect modes are effect modes with different display modes,
Having a plurality of execution conditions as execution conditions of the specific rendering mode;
The game effect execution means executes the specific effect mode when any execution condition is satisfied.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is provided with a game effect execution means for executing a game effect in accordance with a variable display of identification information, and includes a plurality of effect modes with different display modes, including a specific effect mode as a game effect effect mode. have. Further, the execution condition for executing the specific effect mode has a plurality of execution conditions, and the specific effect mode is executed when any of the execution conditions is satisfied. Thereby, the transition pattern to a specific production | presentation aspect diversifies, it becomes possible to make the player difficult to predict the execution time of a specific production | presentation aspect while improving the feasibility of a specific production | presentation aspect. This also makes it possible to enhance the gaming interest.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to diversify the transition timing of the display mode of the game effect and to improve the game entertainment.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a back view of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board of the Example of this invention. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the main display device shown in FIG. 3, and is a view showing display devices provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the game machine. It is a table | surface which shows a response | compatibility etc. with the classification of winning and the opening pattern of a big prize opening. It is a table | surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a big hit type determination table, (C) is a normal symbol per determination table, and (D) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of an interruption process. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of the process at the time of starting entrance. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol success / failure determination process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol random number shift process. It is a flowchart of the process during normal symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of a normal electric accessory process. It is a flowchart of special figure operation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of special figure 2 determination processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 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 number of reserved balls. It is a flowchart of a power-off monitoring process. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of a reception interruption process. It is a flowchart of a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a time determination 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 production mode setting process. It is a flowchart of a change production start process. It is a flowchart of specific mode end processing. It is a flowchart of a 2nd execution condition setting process. It is a figure which shows the determination time determination table. It is a figure which shows an execution period determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of production mode. 10 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing according to the second embodiment. 10 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing according to the second embodiment. 10 is a flowchart of pre-determination processing according to the second embodiment. 10 is a flowchart of background setting processing according to the second embodiment. 12 is a flowchart of specific background end processing according to the second embodiment. It is a figure which shows the background of the normal mode of Example 2. FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a background of a specific mode according to the second embodiment.

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described using examples. In the following embodiments, a game medium used for a game is a game ball, and a pachinko game machine (bullet ball game machine) capable of proceeding with a game by launching the game ball toward a game board surface, What applied the invention is described. Specifically, a special symbol is displayed on the basis of the game ball entering the starting port, and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed at the end of the special symbol variation display, a predetermined amount is displayed to the player. A so-called “one type” pachinko gaming machine that can execute a jackpot game (special game) to which a game profit (for example, a prize ball) can be given will be described as an example.

  In the following description, the front side (front) simply refers to the front side when the gaming machine is viewed from the front (the side where the player is located during the game), and the rear side (rear) simply refers to the game This is the back side when the machine is viewed from the front. Also, the upper side (upper), lower side (lower), left side (left side), and right side (right side) are the directions of up, down, left, and right when the gaming machine is viewed from the front. For example, the upper side, the lower side, the left side, and the right side in FIGS.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 attached in the gaming machine frame 50, and 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 (generally referring to these two effect buttons) that can be operated by the player during execution of a game effect that is executed as the game progresses. Simply referred to as “effect button 63”), a decorative frame lamp 66 that can emit various lights according to the game situation, and various sounds (sound effects) according to the game situation. The speaker 67 etc. which can be provided are also provided.

  The effect button 63 functions as an input means that can be input by the player, and the effect button to be used can be selected depending on the type of game effect. For example, when the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b is operated during the execution of the game effect, a predetermined operation-corresponding effect is performed based on the operation. Note that the configuration of the effect button 63 is not limited to the aspect of the present embodiment, and it is sufficient that the player can input, for example, an input means (for example, an input means in which the player directly makes contact with the button portion) For example, it may be a haunting type, a touch sensor type, etc.) or a non-contact type input means (photoelectric type etc.) that detects and inputs that part of the player's body is close Good. The effect button may be one that performs an effect operation such as projecting upward or near side or vibrating (movable effect operation means).

  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. In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails 16 for guiding a game ball are projected, and a ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the tip of the rail member 4. The ball return prevention piece 6 is for preventing the game ball once guided to the game area from returning to the launching device side. The game board 2 is also provided with a decorative board surface lamp 5 (see FIG. 5) that can emit various lights according to the game situation.

  Near the center of the game area 3, an image display device 7 which is an aspect of the effect display means is provided. The image display device 7 of the present embodiment is composed of a liquid crystal display device, and an effect symbol display area 7b in which effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (also simply referred to as “effect symbol 8”) are displayed on the display screen 7a. (Also referred to as “effect design display section”) and a background display area 7c in which a background image constituting the background of the display screen 7a is displayed. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R perform a variable display in synchronization with a variable display of a first special symbol and a variable display of a second special symbol, which will be described later. As a mode of the variable display, for example, there is a mode in which scroll display is performed in the up and down, left and right, diagonal directions, and in this embodiment, in principle, scroll display is performed in the vertical direction. 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. 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). .

  The production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R of the present embodiment are each composed of a plurality of symbols (identification information) representing numbers “1” to “9”. Displayed on a first special symbol display 41a (also referred to as “first special symbol display unit”) to be described later by a combination (stop display mode) of the left, middle, and right effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b. The display result of the variable display of the first special symbol and the display 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 result of the special symbol success / failure determination (also simply referred to as “win / fail determination”) is displayed so that the player can easily recognize it. In this embodiment, the stop order of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are variably displayed is, in principle, “left → right → middle”. It should be noted that the first special symbol, the second special symbol, or the production symbol may be referred to simply as “symbol” or “identification information”. Also, the normal symbol is “special”, the special symbol is “special”, the first special symbol is “special symbol 1”, “first special symbol”, and the second special symbol is “special symbol 2” “second special symbol”. There are times.

  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.

  Here, among the stop display modes of the production symbols, the stop display mode (in the present embodiment, the doublet in this example) corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit is “big hit mode”, “specific display result”, etc. In some cases, the stop display mode corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is out of place (in this embodiment, a disjoint pattern) may be referred to as “out of mode” or “non-specific display result”. Further, the stop display mode corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a small hit may be referred to as “small hit mode” or “predetermined display result”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  On the right side of the first start opening 20 in the game area 3, there is provided a first big winning device 31 having a first big winning opening 30 (also referred to as a “first variable winning opening”). 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. In other words, the first grand prize winning device 31 has an opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 32 to make it impossible to enter a game ball (closed state) and allow a game ball to enter (open state). Can be changed.

  Further, in the game area 3, a second large winning opening 35 (also referred to as a “second variable pitching opening”) is provided above the first large winning opening 30 and in the lower right portion of the center decorative body 10. A big winning device 36 is provided. The second grand prize winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (blade member) 37, and opens and closes the second big prize winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The opening / closing member 37 is driven by a second big prize opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 5). The second big winning opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is in the open state. In other words, the second grand prize winning device 36 has an opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 37 to make it impossible to enter a game ball (closed state) and to enter a possible game ball (open state). Can be changed.

  The second grand prize winning device 36 is formed with a specific area 39 through which a game ball that has entered the second big prize winning opening 35 can pass. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a high probability state described later is generated based on the detection that at least one of the game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening 35 has passed the specific area 39. . That is, the specific area 39 is a probability changing operation port. Such a specific area 39 is not provided in the first big prize winning device 31. The second big prize opening 35 (second big prize device 36) provided with such a specific area 39 (V area) as a probability changing operation port is also referred to as a “V attacker”. Note that the high probability state is one of the gaming benefits provided to the player separately from the special game.

  A gate 28 (game ball passage opening) through which a game ball can pass is provided in the right region of the center decorative body 10 in the game region 3. Based on the passing of the game ball to the gate 28, a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is obtained is obtained. When a predetermined condition is established, it is determined whether or not the second start port 21 is opened. When the symbol success / failure determination is executed, the normal symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination. When the winning normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second start port 21 is opened. Further, a plurality of general winning ports 27 are provided at the lower part of the game area 3. In the present embodiment, four general winning ports 27 are provided, three of which are left general winning ports provided on the left side of the first start port 20, and one is the right of the first big winning port 30. It is a right general prize opening provided for the person. The first start opening 20, the second start opening 21, the first grand prize opening 30, the second big prize opening 35, and the general prize opening 27 are entry holes that serve as a chance to pay out prize balls, respectively. When a game ball enters the mouth, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are paid out at each entrance. Specifically, the number of winning balls at the first starting port 20 is “4”, the number of winning balls at the second starting port 21 is “2”, and the number of winning balls at the first big winning port 20 and the second big winning port 35. Is “15”, and the number of prize balls in the general winning opening 27 is “10”.

  A game in which a plurality of entrances (the first start opening 20, the second start opening 21, the first big prize opening 30, the second big prize opening 35, the general prize opening 27 and the gate 28) are arranged in this way. The area 3 can be divided into a left game area 3A (first area) on the left side from the center in the left-right direction and a right game area 3B (second area) on the right side. Launching a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called “left-handed”, and firing a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 3B is called “right-handed”. . Here, among the plurality of entrances, the first start opening 20 and the three left general winning entrances 27 are provided so that game balls flowing down the left game area 3A among the game areas 3 can enter. The second starting port 21, the first grand prize opening 30, the second major prize opening 35, the right general prize opening 27 and the gate 28 enter the game balls flowing down the right game area 3 </ b> B of the game areas 3. It is provided as possible. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, at the start of the game, in principle, aiming to enter the first starting port 20 by left-handed. On the other hand, when the winning / unjudging decision based on the entry to the first starting port 20 is a win and the gaming state changes, in principle, the gate 28, the second starting port 21, the first big winning port 30 and the The goal is to enter the two big winning holes 35.

  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 includes a first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol display unit) that displays the first special symbol in a variably displayed and stopped state, and a second special symbol that displays the second special symbol in a variably displayed and stopped state. A display 41b (second special symbol display unit) and a normal symbol display unit 42 (normal symbol display unit) that displays normal symbols in a variable manner and stops display are included. In addition, the main indicator 40 includes a first special figure hold indicator 43a that displays the number of stored determination information (first special figure hold) related to the first special symbol, and the determination information related to the second special symbol ( The second special figure hold indicator 43b for displaying the number of stored second special figure hold) and the general figure hold indicator 44 for displaying the number of stored operation hold (normal figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42. include. Further, the main indicator 40 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 has been won, and the first special symbol success / failure determination or the second special symbol success / failure determination. A round indicator 45 indicating the number of rounds of the winning game to be executed when the result of winning is, a gaming state indicator 46 indicating that the probability variation function is activated, and a shooting direction of the game ball, that is, right-handed And a firing direction indicator 47 indicating whether to perform left-handed or left-handed. These various displays included in the main display 40 are display-controlled by a main control unit described later.

  The variation display of the first special symbol is performed based on the game ball entering the first start port 20. The change display of the second special symbol is performed based on the game ball entering the second start port 21. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as “special symbols”. The first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as “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. When the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (specific identification information), that is, the special symbol stop display mode (the display result of the special symbol variation display) is the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, or the like. In this case, a special game (a big hit game, a small hit game) is performed in which the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35 is opened in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the winning symbol displayed in a stopped state. 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.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display 41 a is composed of eight LEDs indicated by “ip” and displays a special symbol corresponding to the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination. In this embodiment, as a result of the first special symbol success / failure determination, four types of big hits of “15R first big hit”, “15R second big hit”, “5R third big hit” and “2R fourth big hit”, Small hits are provided (see FIGS. 6 and 8), and the LEDs of the first special symbol display 41a can take display modes corresponding to the big hits and the small hits. For example, when the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is the first big hit (15R big hit), the three “ijn” LEDs are turned on and the rest are turned off (15R first big hit symbol). When the second big hit (15R big hit) is reached, the three “ijk” LEDs are turned on and the rest are turned off (15R second big hit symbol). When the third big hit (15R big hit) is reached, the three “ijl” LEDs are turned on and the rest are turned off (15R third big hit symbol). Also, when the fourth big hit (2R big hit) is reached, the four “jnop” LEDs are turned on and the rest are turned off (2R fourth big hit symbol). When the first small hit is reached, the four “mnop” LEDs are turned on and the rest are turned off (small hit symbol). In addition, when it comes off, the two “lo” LEDs are turned on and the rest are turned off (outage symbol).

  On the other hand, 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. In the present embodiment, two types of big hits, “15R fifth big hit” and “15R sixth big hit”, are provided as a result of the second special symbol success / failure determination (see FIG. 8). The LED of the device 41b can take a display mode corresponding to each of the jackpots. For example, when the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination is the fifth big hit (15R big hit), the three “abd” LEDs are turned on and the rest are turned off (15R fifth big hit symbol). When the sixth big hit (15R big hit) is reached, the three LEDs “abc” are turned on and the rest are turned off (15R sixth big hit symbol). When the second small hit is reached, the four “cdeh” LEDs are turned on and the rest are turned off (second small hit symbol). In addition, when it comes off, the two LEDs “eh” are turned on and the rest are turned off (out of symbol).

  In addition, the stop display mode (stop symbol) of the special symbol is not limited to these, and can be arbitrarily set. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol variation display is performed over a predetermined variation 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 such as a special symbol success / failure random number (“acquired information”) The acquired various information is temporarily stored in a special figure storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. Specifically, if the ball enters the first starting port 20, it is stored in the first special figure storage unit (not shown) as the first special figure reservation (first acquisition information), and then to the second starting port 21. Is stored in a second special figure storage unit (not shown) as second special figure reservation (second acquisition information). The number of special figure reservations (acquired information) that can be stored in each special figure storage unit is limited to a predetermined number, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is “4”. The first special figure storage unit and the second special figure storage unit are also referred to as “first acquisition information storage unit” and “second acquisition information storage unit”, respectively, and are also collectively referred to as “acquisition information storage unit”.

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

  The number of special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit is displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b. Specifically, the first special figure hold indicator 43a is composed of two “uv” LEDs, and the first special figure is controlled by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of the first special figure hold. The number of holds is displayed. For example, when the number of holds is “0”, the display mode is such that both LEDs are turned off, such as “u □ v □” (for example, □: unlit, ●: red lit, ▲: green lit). When “1” is “1”, the display mode is such that “u” LED is turned off and “v” LED is lit in red, such as “u □ v ●”. “u” LED is turned on in red, and “v” LED is turned off. When the number of hold is “3”, both LEDs are turned on as “u ● v ●”. The display mode is lit in red, and when the number of reservations is “4 (upper limit number)”, both LEDs can be lit in green as “u ▲ v ▲”.

  The second special figure hold indicator 43b is composed of two LEDs “wx”, and the number of second special figure hold is controlled by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of second special figure hold. Is displayed. For example, when the number of holds is “0”, the display mode is such that both LEDs are turned off, such as “w □ x □” (for example, □: unlit, ●: red lit, ▲: green lit). “1” to “4” are also determined in the same manner as the first special figure hold indicator 43a.

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

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

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes to the gate 28, various information (also referred to as "acquired information") such as a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is obtained based on the passage, and the acquired various information Is temporarily stored as a general map reservation in a general map storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. The number of general map holds that can be stored in the general map storage unit is limited to a predetermined number, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is “4”. The general map reservation stored in the general map storage unit is digested when the change display of the normal symbol based on the general map storage becomes possible. The digestion of the general symbol hold means that the normal symbol validity determination random number corresponding to the general symbol hold is determined, and the normal symbol variation display for indicating the determination result is executed. Accordingly, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the normal symbol variation display based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be immediately executed, that is, when the normal symbol variation display is being executed or the auxiliary game is being executed. Even so, with the predetermined number as the upper limit, it is possible to reserve the right to determine whether or not it is a normal symbol for the passage.

  The number of the general map reservation stored in the general map storage unit is displayed on the general map storage display 44. Specifically, the general map hold indicator 44 is composed of two “qr” LEDs, and displays the number of general map holds by turning on the LED according to the number of general map holds. is there. For example, when the number of holdings is “0”, the display mode is such that both LEDs are turned off, such as “q □ r □” (for example, □: off, ●: red on, ▲: green on). When “1” is “1”, a display mode in which the “q” LED is turned off and the “r” LED is turned on in red, such as “q □ r ●”. Further, the number of holdings “2” to “4” is determined in the same manner as the first special figure holding display 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 present embodiment is a main control board 80 (also referred to as “main control unit”) that performs control related to game progress and game profits, such as special symbol success / failure determination, normal symbol success / failure determination, and game state transition. Sub-control board 90 (also referred to as “sub-control unit” or “effect control unit”) for performing control related to effects executed as the game progresses, payout control for performing control related to game ball payout Image control board for performing display control of the substrate 110 (also referred to as “payout control unit”), the image display device 7, the effect display 102, the effect first special figure hold display 103a, the effect second special figure hold display 103b, etc. 100 (image control unit) and the like.

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

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

  Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input from each sensor to the main control board 80, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, the sensors include a first start opening sensor 20a, a second start opening sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a first big prize opening sensor 30a, a second big prize opening sensor 35a, a specific area sensor 39a, and a non-specification. An area sensor 49a and a general winning opening sensor 27a are connected. These various sensors are also referred to as “game ball detecting means”.

  The first start port sensor 20 a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 20. The second start port sensor 21 a is provided in the second start port 21 and detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 21. The gate sensor 28 a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first grand prize opening sensor 30 a is provided in the first big prize opening 30 and detects a game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 30. The second big prize opening sensor 35a is provided in the second big prize opening 35 and detects a game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 35. The specific area sensor 39 a is provided in the specific area 39 in the second grand prize opening 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39. The non-specific area sensor 49a is provided in a non-specific area (not shown) in the second big prize opening 35, and a game that has passed through the non-specific area among the game balls that have entered the second big prize opening 35. A ball (that is, a game ball that has not passed through the specific area 39) is detected. The general winning opening sensor 27 a is provided in each of the general winning openings 27 and detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 27.

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the sub control board 90 is mounted with a production control one-chip microcomputer 91 (“production control microcomputer”) that controls the production of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in accordance with a program. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. . The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits / receives data to / from another board or the like via the input / output circuit 95. The input / output circuit 95 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 91. The ROM may be externally attached. In addition, storage areas for use in various flags and various count counters are secured at predetermined addresses in the RAM (production control RAM) of the sub-control board 90 (production control microcomputer 91).

  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 sub control board 90 (sub control part), the image control board 100 (image control part), the sound control board 106 (sound control part), and the lamp control board 107 (lamp control part) are displayed according to the game situation. It functions as an effect control means (effect execution means) that performs control to cause various effects such as effects, sound effects, lamp effects (light effects), etc., to be executed by corresponding devices or members (effect means). .

  The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 displays an image on the CPU of the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 (“image control microcomputer”) of the image control board 100 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The display control of the device 7, the effect display 102, the effect first special figure hold display 103a, and the effect second hold display 103b is performed. The RAM of the image control board 100 is a memory for developing image data. In the ROM of the image control board 100, still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, and the like (including effect symbols, hold symbols, etc.) And image data such as background images. The image control microcomputer 101 reads 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 symbol 8 is turned on / off or a combination of colors. Is stopped and displayed in a display mode indicating the display result (result of special symbol success / failure determination). Similarly, the production first special figure hold display 103a and the production second hold display 103b are also composed of two LEDs. Then, by the lighting / extinction of two LEDs or a combination of colors, the production first special figure hold display 103a is displayed on the first special figure hold display area 43 and the number of hold displayed in the first production hold display area 9c. The display is controlled in a display mode that indicates the same number of held as the number of held. In addition, the production second special figure hold display 103b is displayed in a display form showing the number of hold displayed in the second production hold display area 9d and the number of hold displayed in the second special figure hold display 43b. Be controlled. This is because the character symbol is displayed on substantially the entire display screen 7a (effect symbol display part), or the movable decorative member 14 is operated to cover the effect symbol display area 7b (effect symbol display part) of the display screen 7a. By doing so, a part or all of the effect design, the first effect hold display unit, or the second effect hold display unit may not be visible, and thus such a display is provided. A VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided instead of or in addition to the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100.

  In addition, the production control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effects, 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. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the image control microcomputer 101 may execute sound control. Further, in this case, acoustic data may be stored in the ROM of the image control board 100.

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

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the movable decorative member 14 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. As described above, the movable decorative member 14 is a movable so-called gimmick provided in the center decorative body 10 (behind the decorative member 13). The effect control microcomputer 91 determines operation pattern data (also referred to as “driving data”) for operating the movable decorative member 14 in a predetermined operation mode from data stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, The operation of the movable decorative member 14 is controlled based on the determined operation pattern data. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107. In this 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 includes a first effect button detection switch 63c and a first 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.). 2 effect button detection switch 63d is connected. Accordingly, when the player performs a predetermined input operation on the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b, a signal is output from the corresponding effect button detection switch to the sub-control board 90. The first effect button detection switch 63c and the second effect button detection switch 63d are collectively referred to simply as “effect button detection switch”.

  Next, the control (determination means) related to the determination as to whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment is correct will be described. As a result of the special symbol success / failure determination, there are “big hit”, “small hit”, and “out”. When the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is “big hit”, the “big hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41, and when “small hit”, the “small hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. , “Exclusion” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. When it is determined that the game is a big win or a small win, a “special game” is executed to open the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35 with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed. . A special game executed as a big hit is called a “big hit game”, and a special game executed as a small hit is called a “small hit game”.

  There are several types of hits. As shown in FIG. 6, the types of jackpots include “15R (round) first jackpot”, “15R second jackpot”, “15R third jackpot”, “2R fourth jackpot”, “15R fifth jackpot” and There is “15R 6th big hit”. “15R 1st big hit” and “15R 5th big win” have 15 open times (number of rounds) of the big prize opening (first big prize opening 30 or second big prize opening 35). In the second round, it is a big hit to open the second big prize opening 35 in such a manner that the game ball can pass (V pass) to the specific area 39 (easy). A round aimed at passing the game ball to the specific area 39 is also referred to as a “V round” or a “chance round”.

  “15R 2nd big hit”, “15R 3rd big hit”, and “15R 6th big hit” have 15 opening times (number of rounds) of the big prize opening (first big prize opening 30 or second big prize opening 35). However, it is difficult to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 (it may be impossible) with the opening times of the first and second rounds, which are the V rounds described above, being extremely short (opening and closing for a moment). It is. That is, it can be said that these big hits are big hits that do not open the second big winning opening 35 in such a manner that a game ball can pass through the specific area 39 (easy).

  “2R 4th big hit” is the number of times (number of rounds) of the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) is 2 times, the first round and the second round which are V rounds. It is a big hit that opens the second big prize opening 35 in such a manner that the game ball can pass to the specific area 39. However, since the opening time of the second grand prize opening 35 is 1.8 seconds even if the first round and the second round are combined, the possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area is lower than the 15R first big hit. It has become.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, based on the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 in the big hit game, the game state after the end of the big hit game is shifted to a high probability state described later. Therefore, if the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is 15R first big hit or 15R fifth big hit, the V of the first round and the second round in a manner that the possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area 39 is extremely high. Since the round is executed, the game state after the big hit game can be shifted to the high probability state by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 during the execution of the big hit game. In addition, when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is 2R 4 big hit, it is not as much as 15R 1 big hit or 15R 5 big hit, but there is a possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area 39 in one round. Since the second and second V rounds are executed, if the game ball can be passed to the specific area 39 during 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 the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is 15R second big hit, 15R third big hit or 15R sixth big hit, the opening times of the first and second rounds of V rounds are 0. Since it is 1 second, it is very difficult to enter the game ball into the second grand prize opening, so the possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area 39 during execution of the big hit game is extremely low ( The gaming state after the jackpot game is very likely to become a normal state (low probability state) described later (it may be said that it becomes a low probability state).

  On the other hand, the small winning (first small winning, second small winning) is a hit to open the big winning opening (second big winning opening 35) with the same opening pattern as the 2R fourth big winning. That is, in the small hit, the second big prize opening 35 is opened in such a manner that the game ball can pass to the specific area 39. However, even if a game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the small hit game, the game state after the small hit game is not changed from before the small hit game is executed. Therefore, if the gaming state before the small hit game is executed in the normal state (low probability state), the gaming state after the small hit game is also in the normal state. From the viewpoint of the player, the 2R fourth big hit and the small hit cannot be distinguished from each other even by looking at the opening pattern of the big prize opening (second big prize opening 35). That is, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is “2R fourth big hit” or “small hit”. Therefore, even if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the special game as 2R 4th big hit (during the big hit game), it is only to recognize whether or not the subsequent game state has shifted to the high probability state. Have difficulty. In addition, even if a game ball passes through the specific area 39 during a special game as a small hit (during a small hit game), whether or not the subsequent game state remains in a normal state or has shifted to a high probability state. It is difficult to recognize. As a result, in the case of a small hit and a 2R fourth big hit, the game can be advanced with a sense of expectation that it may be in a high probability state, and the gaming interest can be enhanced. . Incidentally, in the small hit, 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.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the opening pattern of the big winning opening when each big hit and small hit is as shown in FIG. That is, when 15R first big hit (when the 15R first big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) and 15R fifth big hit (when the second special symbol display 41b is 15R) When the fifth big hit symbol is stopped and displayed), the second big prize opening 35 is opened for up to 28 seconds in 1R to 2R, and the first big prize opening 30 is opened for up to 28 seconds in 3R to 15R. At this time, since the opening time of the second grand prize winning opening 35 at the 1R and 2R is 28 seconds, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the round (V round) is extremely high. It has become.

  Also, when the 15R second big hit (when the 15R second big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) and when the 15R third big hit (when the first special symbol display 41a is displayed) When the 15R third big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, and when the 15R sixth big hit symbol is reached (when the 15R sixth big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b), 1R to 2R The second big prize opening 35 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds, and the first big prize opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 28 seconds for 3R to 15R. At this time, the opening time of the second grand prize winning opening 35 at the 1R and 2R is set to an extremely short time of 0.1 seconds each (opening and closing for a moment), so the game is played during the round (V round) It is almost impossible for the sphere to pass through the specific area 39.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the first round and the second round (V round) are compared with the opening pattern for 15R second, third and sixth jackpots and the opening pattern for 15R first and fifth jackpots. And the opening mode is different. And in the 15R first and fifth big hits, the second big prize opening 35 is opened for 28 seconds in the first and second rounds, so in the V round, there are no troubles such as ball clogging or game ball launching problems. As long as the game ball enters the second grand prize opening 35 almost certainly, it passes through the specific area 39 with a high probability. On the other hand, in the 15R second, third and sixth big hits, the second big winning opening 35 is opened only for 0.1 second in the first round and the second round. For this reason, it is very difficult for a game ball to enter the second grand prize opening 35. Therefore, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the execution of the big hit game related to the 15R second, third and sixth big hits is considerably lower than that of the 15R first and fifth big hits, It may be said that it is substantially impossible to pass.

  A big hit in which the V round is executed in a manner in which the possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area 39 (V passability) is extremely high is also referred to as “V pass planned big hit”, and the V pass possibility is extremely low. The jackpot in which the V round is executed in a manner is also referred to as “V non-passing scheduled jackpot”.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, when the 2R fourth big hit is achieved (when the 2R fourth big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a), the second big prize opening from 1R to 2R is obtained. Open 35 for a maximum of 0.9 seconds. At this time, the total opening time of the 2nd big prize opening 35 of the 1R and 2R is a maximum of 1.8 seconds, so that the game ball enters the second big prize opening 35 during the round. The specific area 39 can be passed. In this pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, one game ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds, so if the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 is 1.8 seconds It is sufficiently possible to aim at the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 by causing the game ball to enter the second grand prize opening 35. However, since the total opening time of the 2nd big winning opening is as short as 1.8 seconds, the 2R fourth big hit cannot expect as many prize balls (game profits) as the other 15R big hits. In other words, it is a big hit where almost no prize ball can be obtained compared to other big hits.

  In addition, when the first small hit is reached (when the first small symbol display is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) and when the second small hit is reached (when the second special symbol display 41b is displayed). When the second small winning symbol is stopped and displayed), the second big prize opening 35 is opened twice for a maximum of 0.9 seconds. That is, the big winning opening is opened with the same opening pattern as the 2R fourth big hit. Even in this small hit, since the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 is 1.8 seconds in total, it is possible to allow the game ball to enter the second big prize opening 35 and pass through the specific area 39. Yes. However, as described above, even if there is a passage to the specific area 39 in the small hit game, there is no change in the gaming state before and after the small hit game. In addition, in the small hit game, the total opening time of the big winning opening is as short as 1.8 seconds, so it is not possible to expect as many prize balls as the 2R fourth big hit. That is, the small hits are those that have almost no special benefits for the player in terms of game state transition and prize balls (only for prize balls by entering).

  In the present embodiment, as the opening pattern of the second grand prize opening 35, the first opening pattern that allows the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 (easy to pass) (15 first big hit, 15R fifth big hit), the game ball And the second opening pattern in which it is difficult to pass (cannot pass) the specific area 39 (15R second big hit, 15R third big hit, 15R sixth big hit), the game ball can pass the specific area and the first opening It is possible to have a third opening pattern (2R fourth big hit) that is less likely to pass than the pattern. In addition, as an opening pattern for small hits, there is a fourth opening pattern in which a game ball can pass through the specific area 39 but does not give a privilege even if it passes (does not generate a high probability state). can do. This 4th opening pattern is good also as an opening pattern which cannot pass through specific field 39 as other modes.

  In addition, the probability of allocating to each big hit in the first special symbol (special figure 1) judgment is 40% for 15R first big hit, 20% for 15R second big hit, 30% for 15R third big hit, and 2R first big hit. The big hit 4 is 10% (see the big hit type determination random number column in FIG. 6). On the other hand, the jackpot in determining whether or not the second special symbol (special chart 2) is correct is 80% for 15R fifth jackpot and 20% for 15R sixth jackpot (the random hit number for determining the jackpot type in FIG. 6). Column). This distribution probability represents the possibility that the game ball will pass through the specific area 39 during the big hit game, that is, the probability that the game ball will be in a high probability state. It can be said that it represents the probability of

  That is, for the probability of becoming a high probability state, if the win / fail judgment (first special symbol success / fail judgment) based on entering the first starting port 20 is a big hit, the probability is at least 40%, Including the case where the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game related to the 2R fourth big hit, the probability is 50%. On the other hand, in the case of a win / loss determination (second special symbol success / failure determination) based on a ball entering the second starting port 21, the probability is 80%.

  In addition, regarding the probability of becoming a high base state, if the game is in the gaming state where the open extension function is not activated (low base state) and the first special symbol is determined to be a big hit, the probability is 60%. Including the 2R fourth big hit in the case of a big hit in the first special symbol determination in the high base state, the probability is 70%. On the other hand, when it is a big hit in the second special symbol success / failure determination, the probability is 100%. Then, when the big special is a big hit in the second special symbol success / failure determination, the 2R big hit that can occur when the first special symbol is a big hit is not generated, and it is always a 15R big hit.

  Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, rather than being a big hit in the first special symbol success / failure determination (the big win lottery of the first special symbol) performed by the game ball entering the first starting port 20, In the second special symbol success / failure determination (the big special lottery drawing of the second special symbol) performed when the game ball enters the second starting port 21, the winner is larger than that in the first special symbol success / failure determination. The probability of becoming a high probability state, the probability of becoming a high base state, and the possibility of acquiring 15R prize balls is high. In other words, it is set to be more likely to be advantageous to the player in the case of a big win in the second special symbol success / failure determination than in the case of a big hit in the first special symbol success / failure determination. There is a higher possibility that the player who displays the 2 special symbols is more advantageous for the player than the player who displays the first special symbols. For this reason, the player will play a game in anticipation of entering the second start port 21. This is particularly noticeable during the operation of the open extension function (high base state) in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 increases. The above-mentioned distribution probability is an example, and can be arbitrarily set in consideration of game playability, specifications, and the like.

  In this embodiment, since the second special symbol is superior to the first special symbol, both the first special symbol variable display and the second special symbol variable display can be executed, that is, When both the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are “1” or more, the change display of the second special symbol (digestion of the second special figure hold) is displayed as the change display of the first special symbol (first It is assumed to be given priority over (digestion of one special figure hold). As a result, the high base state in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 increases can be said to be a state in which the game can be advantageously advanced because the execution frequency of the variable display of the second special symbol increases. Nevertheless, the fact that the first special symbol variation display is performed in the high base state means that the player is drained by the game in a very advantageous state (high base state). Since the change display of the 1 special symbol may be disadvantageous compared to the change display of the second special symbol, it can be said that the change display of the first special symbol in the high base state is not desirable for the player.

  Here, as a special symbol stop display mode, the big hit symbol is also referred to as “specific display result”, the small hit symbol is also referred to as “predetermined display result”, and the off symbol is referred to as “predetermined mode” or “ It is also called “non-specific display result”. The jackpot symbol that does not trigger the setting of the high base state (15R third jackpot symbol, 2R fourth jackpot symbol in the low base state) is also referred to as “first specific display result”. The big hit symbol (15R first, second, fifth and sixth big hit symbols, 2R fourth big hit symbol in the high base state) is also referred to as “second specific display result”. In addition, as a gaming state when the special symbol is variably displayed, a gaming state in which the opening extension function is not activated (low base state) is also referred to as a “first gaming state”, and a gaming state in which the opening extension function is activated (high base) State) is also referred to as “second gaming state”.

  In this pachinko machine 1, whether it is a big hit, a small hit or a loss is determined based on a “random symbol for determining whether or not to win a special symbol” (also referred to as “information for determining whether or not to win”). Is determined based on “a jackpot type determination random number (also referred to as“ symbol determination random number ”or“ symbol determination information ”). As shown in FIG. 7A, the special symbol success / failure determination random number takes a value in the range of “0 to 629”, and the big hit type determination random number takes a value in the range of “0 to 99”. The random numbers (acquired information) acquired based on the balls entering the first starting port 20 and the second starting port 21 include “variation pattern random number” in addition to the special symbol success / failure determination random number and the jackpot type determining random number. (Also referred to as “variation pattern information”). The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern including a variation time, and takes a value in a range of “0 to 198”. In addition, the random numbers acquired based on the passage through the gate 28 include the normal symbol success / failure determination random numbers shown in FIG. The random number for normal symbol success / failure 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), and takes a value in the range of “0 to 240”.

  Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of gaming states by combining a probability variation function for a special symbol, a probability variation function for a normal symbol, a variation time shortening function, and an open extension function into an activated state or an inactivated state. ing. A state in which the probability variation function is activated for a special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is called a “high probability state”, and a state in which the probability variation function is not activated is a “normal state (also called a“ 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 hit determination table. The determination is made using the determination table (see FIG. 8A). That is, when the probability variation function of the special symbol is activated, the probability that the display result of the special symbol variation display becomes 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 with 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 pace of the special figure reservation is increased, and effective entry into the starting port (entrance that can be stored as special figure reservation) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with smooth progress of the game.

  The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) may be activated simultaneously, 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 variation function and the variation 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. That is, the normal symbol hit / fail judgment (ordinary symbol judgment) is performed using a normal symbol per-judgment table in which the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) determined to be hit is larger than the normal symbol per-judgment judgment table used in the non-time-saving state. (See FIG. 8C). That is, when the probability variation function for the normal symbol is activated, the probability that the display result of the variation display of the ordinary symbol is a hit (the stop symbol becomes the ordinary symbol) is higher than when the probability variation function is not activated.

  In the short time state, the normal symbol fluctuation time is shorter than in the non-short time state. In this 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. 8D). Furthermore, in the time-saving state, the opening time extension function of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) is activated, and the opening time of the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game is longer than that in the non-time-saving state. In addition, in the short-time state, the opening number increasing function of the variable winning device 22 is activated, and the number of times the second start port 21 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than that in the non-short-time state. Specifically, when the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination is successful in the non-time-short state, the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 (second start port 21) performs the opening operation for 0.2 seconds once, and the time-short state When the result of normal symbol win / fail determination is successful, the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) 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 game balls entering 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 where these functions are operated is also referred to as a “high base state”, and a state where these functions are not operated is also 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 (held balls).

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game state after the big hit game in the case of 15R first and fifth big hits is special if the game ball passes the specific area 39 during the big hit game. A high probability state of the symbol, a short time state of the special symbol, and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “highly accurate base state”. The high-accuracy base state ends when a special symbol variation display is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this example) or a big hit game is executed with a big hit.

  In addition, the game state after the big hit game in the case of 15R second and sixth big hits is the normal state of the special symbol because it is extremely difficult for the game ball to pass the specific area 39 during the big hit game. In addition to this, the special symbol has a short time and high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low probability and high base state”. In the low-accuracy base state, a special symbol variation display is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this example) or a special symbol variation display is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this example). The game is terminated when a special game (bonus game) related to the jackpot is executed. Although the possibility is extremely low, if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game related to the 15R second and sixth big hits, the game state after the big hit game is “high probability”. High base state ". Although the possibility is extremely low, if the game ball does not pass the specific area 39 during the big hit game related to the 15R first and fifth big hits, the gaming state after the big hit game is “ “Low accuracy and high base state”.

  In addition, the game state after the big hit game in the case of 15R third big hit becomes the normal state of the special symbol because the possibility that the game ball will pass the specific area 39 during the big hit game is very low. In addition to this, the special symbol becomes a non-time-short state and a low base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low probability low base state”. The low probability low base state is a basic game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, that is, an initial game state. Although the possibility is extremely low, if a game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game related to the 15R third big hit, the game state after the big hit game will be described in “High probability” described later. "Low base state".

  Also, in the low probability low base state, the game state after the big hit game in the case of 2R fourth big hit is a high probability of a special symbol if the game ball passes the specific area 39 during the big hit game. The state becomes a non-time-short state and a low base state of a special symbol (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “highly accurate low base state”. The high probability low base state ends when a special symbol variation display is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this example) or a big hit game is executed.

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

  In addition, in the high base state, the game state after the big hit game when the 2R fourth big hit is reached is the “highly accurate high base state” if the game ball passes the specific area 39 during the big hit game. (See FIG. 6). That is, the special symbol time-saving function and the base state are the same as the state before the big hit game is executed.

  In a high base state such as a high-accuracy high-base state or a low-accuracy high-base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously if the game ball is advanced to the right game area 3B by hitting right. In the high base state, it is easier to open the second start port 21 than in the low base state, and it is easier to enter the second start port 21 than to enter the first start port 20. Because. For this reason, in the high base state, the player can pass the game ball to the gate 28, which is a trigger for determining whether or not the symbol is normal, and the player can make a right strike to enter the game ball into the second starting port 21. Also, it is possible to obtain a large number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not special symbols are appropriate). In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is controlled to be lit in a predetermined manner, and notifies that it should be fired to the right game area.

  On the other hand, in 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. In the low base state, the second start port 21 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and entering the first start port 20 is easier than entering the second start port 21. Because. Therefore, in the low base state, by making a left turn to make a game ball enter the first start port 20, it is possible to obtain a larger number of start balls (opportunity for determining whether or not a special symbol is won) rather than making a right turn. Can do. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is turned on (display controlled) in a predetermined manner to notify that it should be fired to the left game area.

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

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the low probability low base state in which the small hit game or the big hit game is not performed as a reference, the low probability low base state is referred to as the “normal game state” or A game in which the special symbol is variably displayed in the state can be regarded as a “normal game”.

  The jackpot game is a game that can be executed by variably displaying a special symbol and stopping the jackpot symbol, and for the player, a big prize opening (first big prize opening 32, second big prize winning) Since it is an advantageous game in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained by entering a game ball into the mouth 35), the big hit game can be regarded as a “special game”, and the game state in which the big hit game is performed Can be regarded as “special gaming state”.

  In addition, although the small hit game is not as big as the big hit game, it is possible to obtain a prize ball by entering a game ball into the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 32 and the second big prize opening 35). It can be said that the game is more advantageous to the player than the normal game. Therefore, the small hit game can also be regarded as a “special game”, and the game state in which the small hit game is played can also be regarded as a “special game state”. In addition, in order to distinguish the special game as the big hit game and the special game as the small hit game, the special game as the small hit game can be regarded as a “small profit special game”.

[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.

  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. The detection signals detected by 30a, the second big prize opening sensor 35a, the general prize opening sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 5) are read and stored in the RAM output buffer as prize ball information. Further, when the first start port sensor 20a or the second start port sensor 21a detects a game ball, the start input command corresponding to each start port is output to the output buffer of the RAM by a start ball entering process (S205) described later. To remember. Further, a detection signal from a lower plate full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as lower plate full data.

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

  Following normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S203), starting port sensor detection processing (S204), starting ball entering processing (S205), ordinary diagram motion processing (S206), special symbol motion processing (S207) The specific area sensor detection process (S208), the reserved ball number process (S209), and the power-off monitoring process (S210) are executed. In addition, the “other processing” necessary for progressing the game is executed, and the interrupt processing (S105) is terminated. Then, the main control main process S102 to S104 is repeatedly executed until an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80 (see FIG. 10). When the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec) ), 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 the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a (S301). ). If the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S301), the process proceeds to S305, and if the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S301), the number of normal symbol reserve balls (normal figure hold) (Specifically, the value of a counter that counts the number of pending reservations provided in the RAM) is less than 4 (S302).

  If the number of normal symbol reserved balls is not less than 4 (NO in S302), the process proceeds to S305. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is less than 4 (YES in S302), “1” is added to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (S303), and the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304), the value of the random symbol counter for normal symbol determination (label-TRND-H, FIG. 7B) stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM is acquired. 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, and if a game ball has entered the second start port 21 (YES in S305). The special figure 2 reserved ball count (the number of the second special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the second special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) is less than 4 (upper limit number). It is determined whether or not (S306). If the special figure 2 reserved ball number is not less than 4 (NO in S306), the process proceeds to S309. If the special figure 2 reserved ball number is less than 4 (YES in S306), the special figure 1 is added to the number of 2 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 symbol counter for determining whether or not the special symbol is stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM (label-TRND-A), the random number for determining the jackpot type The counter value (label-TRND-AS) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the random number value shown in FIG. 7A is acquired), and the acquired random value (acquired) Information) is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved special figure 2 balls in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b.

  Subsequently, 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 is completed. If a game ball has entered the first start port 20 (YES in S309), the special figure 1 is displayed. Whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of first special figure reservations, specifically, the value of the counter for counting the number of first special figure reservations provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) is less than 4 (upper limit number) (S310). If the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not less than 4 (NO in S310), the process is completed. If the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than 4 (YES in S310), the number of Special Figure 1 held balls “1” is added to (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 jackpot type determination random number counter (Label-TRND-AS), and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (Label-TRND-T1) are obtained (that is, the disturbance shown in FIG. 7A). A numerical value is acquired), and these acquired random numbers are stored in an address space corresponding to the current number of reserved figure 1 reserved balls in the first figure reserved storage unit.

[Processing at start-up]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a start ball entry process (S205) following the start port sensor detection process (S204). As shown in FIG. 13, in the starting ball entry process (S205), it is first determined whether or not the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has increased by "1" (S315). If it is determined that the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has increased by “1” (YES in S315), the process proceeds to S316. This corresponds to the case where “1” is added to the number of reserved figure 2 reserved balls in S307 in the start port sensor detection process (S204) based on the game ball entering the second start port. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has not increased (NO in S315), the process proceeds to S319.

  In S316, the latest acquired random number value (acquired information) acquired in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) in the immediately preceding start sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit is read ( S316). Next, the acquired random number value related to the read second special symbol is determined (S317). In S317, the value of the random number counter for special symbol success / failure determination (the random number for special symbol success / failure determination) among the acquired random number values read out is a big hit according to the current gaming state (low probability state or high probability state) If the result of the determination is a big hit, the type of the big hit is further determined. The process of S317 corresponds to a pre-determination (so-called “hold prefetch”) performed prior to the success / failure determination (S1303, S1309) in the special figure 2 determination determination process (S1202) described later.

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

  Next, in S318, game information (preliminary determination information) related to the result of the preliminary determination in S317, specifically, information indicating whether or not the random number value for determining whether or not the special symbol matches the jackpot determination value (presence / absence information), Command data including information indicating the value of the jackpot type determination random number counter (random number for jackpot type determination), information indicating the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (fluctuation pattern random number value), etc. And the command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S318). 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 S316 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.

  Also, the special control 2 start entry command transmitted from the main control unit 80 is analyzed by the sub-control unit 90 to determine whether the information is related to the big hit, what type of the big hit, or any variation pattern. It is assumed that the sub-control unit 90 can identify such as. In addition, in the present embodiment, in addition to this, by analyzing the special figure 2 start entering command, whether or not the obtained special figure 2 acquisition random number becomes a big hit when judged in a high probability state, and low probability It is possible to specify whether or not it will be a big hit when judged by the state. Thereby, the sub-control unit 90 stores the received special figure 2 start ball entering 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 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 determined is not directly transmitted to the sub-control unit among the acquired random number values read out in S316, and the value of the random number counter for determining the other big hit type (big hit value) The command data including the information indicating the type determination random number) and the variation pattern random number counter value (variation pattern random value) and the information indicating the result of the preliminary determination is generated as a special figure 2 start entry command. It is possible to set.

  Next, in S319, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 has increased by “1” as in the process related to the special figure 2 described above (S319). If it is determined that the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 has increased by “1” (YES in S319), the process proceeds to S320. 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 S319 that the special figure 1 number of reserved balls has not increased (NO in S319), the process is terminated as it is.

  In S320, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S320). If it is determined that the time reduction flag is ON, that is, it is in the high base state (YES in S320), the processing is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined in S320 that the time reduction flag is OFF, that is, it is in the low base state (NO in S320), the process proceeds to the pre-determination process after S321.

  The processing of S321 to S323 is the same processing as that of S316 to S318 described above with reference to FIG. That is, the latest acquired random number value (acquired information) acquired in the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312) in the start port sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit is read (S321), A prior determination is made for the read acquired random number value (S322). Then, command data including game information related to this pre-determination is generated as a special FIG. 1 start entering command, and the command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S323). The prior determination (holding prefetching) in S322 is performed prior to the determination (S1603, S1609) in the special figure 1 determination process (S1207) described later.

  Here, in the high base state, the open extension function that increases the frequency of entering the second start port 21 is activated, and the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 is successful (see FIG. 8B) is easily performed. It has become. Further, in this embodiment, as described later, it is assumed that 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). Yes. For this reason, in this embodiment, the prior determination related to the special figure 1 suspension (the special figure 1 preliminary determination) is performed in the low base state in which the first special symbol fluctuation display is mainly performed. The pre-determination (special drawing 2 pre-determination) related to is performed regardless of whether the base state is the low base state or the high base state. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as described later, during the big hit game, the low probability and low base state is controlled. However, during the big hit game, the game ball enters the first start opening 20 and is special. Even if the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 increases by “1”, the processing of S321 to S323 (special figure 1 preliminary determination processing) is not performed.

[Usuzu movement process]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs a general operation process (S207) shown in FIG. 14 subsequent to the start-entering game process (S206). In the normal drawing operation process (S207), 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, YES in S403), normal symbol change processing (S404) is performed, and when the “normal figure movement status” is “3” (NO in S401, S403, YES in 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. 15, in the normal symbol standby process (S402), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is “0” (S501), and if it is “0” (YES in S501). ) And finish this process. On the other hand, if it is not “0” (NO in S501), a normal symbol success / failure determination process described later is performed (S502), and then a normal symbol variation pattern selection process 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 (D), if the gaming state is a 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. When the normal symbol variation pattern selection processing (S503) is completed, a normal symbol random number shift processing (S504) described later is performed, then a normal symbol variation start processing (S505) is performed, and the processing ends. In the normal symbol variation start process, the normal symbol variation display is started based on 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. 16, in the normal symbol success / failure determination process (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 “0” in the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. 8C). 0 ”to“ 239 ”), it is determined whether or not the winning is based on the high-probability normal figure determination (S604), and the process proceeds to S605. That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the read random number counter for normal symbol appropriateness determination (label-TRND-H) matches any of the hit determination values. On the other hand, if it is determined in S602 that the time reduction flag is not ON, that is, it is in the non-time reduction state (NO in S602), the table for the non-time reduction state in the normal symbol determination table shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it is a hit based on the low-probability normal-winning determination based on the determination values “0” and “1”) (S603), and the process proceeds to S605. Then, in S605, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal signal 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]
As shown in FIG. 17, 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. 18, 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, other processing such as stopping the normal symbol fluctuation display with the display result (winning normal symbol or off-normal symbol) according to the determination result of the random number for normal symbol success / failure determination is performed (S804). Finish.

[Normal symbol confirmation processing]
As shown in FIG. 19, in the normal symbol determination process (S406), it is first determined whether or not the universal symbol flag is ON (S901). If the ordinary figure hit flag is not ON (NO in S901), the ordinary figure operation status is set to "1" (S905), and this process is terminated. On the other hand, if the normal hit flag is ON (YES in S901), it is subsequently determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON, that is, whether or not the time reduction state is in effect (S902). If it is in the time-short state (YES in S902), the opening pattern in the time-short state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S903). As described above, the release pattern in the short-time state is an release pattern in which the release for 2.0 seconds is repeated three times. Therefore, “3” is set in the second start port opening counter that counts the number of times the second start port 21 is opened.

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

[Normal electric equipment processing]
As shown in FIG. 20, in the ordinary electric accessory processing (S407), first, it is determined whether or not the end-of-common-use 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 so (YES in S1003), the second start 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), and 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 end-of-usage 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 ended. The winning end flag is turned off (S1011), the ordinary figure hitting flag is turned off (S1012), the ordinary figure operation status is set to "1" (S1013), and the process ends. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the normal symbol standby process (S402) is executed again as the normal operation process (FIG. 13).
[Normal electric equipment processing]
As shown in FIG. 20, in the ordinary electric accessory processing (S407), first, it is determined whether or not an end flag for the normal drawing is ON (S1001). The normal hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second start port 21 has ended in the auxiliary game executed as a win.

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

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

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

[Special figure operation processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special figure operation process (S207) after the ordinary figure operation process (S206). As shown in FIG. 21, in the special figure operation process (S207), the processes 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) are divided into five stages. "Special figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4, 5" is assigned to each stage. When the special figure operation status is “1” (YES in S1101), the special symbol standby process (S1102), and when the special figure operation status is “2” (NO in S1101, YES in S1103) When the special symbol changing process (S1104) and the special symbol operation status is “3” (both NO in S1101 and S1103, YES in S1105), the special symbol confirmation processing (S1106) and the special symbol operation status is “4”. (S1101, S1103 and S1105 are both NO, S1107 is YES), special electric game processing 1 as a big hit game (S1108), special figure operation status is "5" (S1101, S1103, S1105 , S1107 is NO), special electric accessory processing 2 (S1109) as a small hit game is performed. The special figure operation status is “1” by default.

[Special symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the special symbol standby process (S1102), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls (that is, the number of reserved figures 2 reserved balls) at the second start port 21 is “0” (S1201). ). Special Figure 2 If the number of reserved balls is “0” (YES in S1201), that is, if there is no random number counter value acquired based on the ball entering the second starting port 21, the first start It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is “0” (S1206). If the special figure 1 reserved ball number is also “0” (YES in S1206), that is, if there is no random number counter value acquired based on the ball entering the first start port 20, the image It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the display device 7 is being processed as a standby screen (during execution of a customer waiting demo screen) (S1211). If it is being processed (YES in S1211), the processing is performed. If not completed and not being processed (NO in S1211), standby screen setting processing is executed to display the standby screen (S1212).

  In S1201, if the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is not “0” (NO in S1201), that is, if there is one or more random number counter values acquired based on the ball entering the second starting port 21 The special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202), the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1203), the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) described later are performed in this order. Also, when the special figure 2 reserved ball number is “0” but the special figure 1 reserved ball number is not “0” (YES in S1201 and NO in S1206), that is, the random number counter value related to the second start port 21 If there is one or more random number counter values stored based on the entry into the first starting port 20, there is no memory, but a special figure 1 success / failure determination process (S1207), which will be described later, Pattern selection processing (S1208), special figure 1 random number shift processing (S1209), and special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1210) are performed in this order. Thus, in the present embodiment, the change display of the first special symbol based on the first special figure holding is performed only when the special figure 2 holding ball number 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 this embodiment, the success / failure determination based on the second special figure hold is more likely to be a big hit with a larger 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. 23, in the special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202), first, the determination value corresponds to the lowest area of the special figure reservation storage section of the RAM (that is, the first special figure reservation hold). The value (label-TRND-A) of the special symbol success / failure random number counter (the oldest storage) stored in the (RAM area) is read (S1301). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1302). If it is not the high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, if it is the normal state, the hit determination table for the normal state (the big hit determination value is “3”) in the hit determination table (see FIG. 8A). , “397”), a determination is made (S1303). On the other hand, if the state is a high probability state (YES in S1302), the success / failure determination is performed based on the big hit determination table for the high probability state in the hit determination table (see FIG. 8A) (S1309). 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 it is determined that the result of the determination (S1303, S1309) is “big hit” (YES in S1304), the value of the random number counter for determining the big hit type (label-TRND-AS) is read out and shown in FIG. The jackpot type is determined based on the jackpot type determination table shown (S1310), the jackpot symbol is determined based on the value of the random number for determining the jackpot type (S1311), the jackpot flag is turned on (S1312), and the process is terminated. . In the case of determination of success / failure related to the first special symbol, the jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol, and in the case of determination of success / failure related to the second special symbol, it is for the second special symbol. The jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table. If the first special symbol (special figure 1) is determined to be a big hit, it is one of 15R first big hit, 15R second big hit, 15R third big hit and 2R fourth big hit, If it is determined that the special symbol (special symbol 2) is a big hit, it is a 15R fifth big hit or a 15R sixth big hit (see FIG. 8B).

  Correspondingly, in this embodiment, the big hit flag is ON when the type of big hit is 15R first big hit, 15R second big hit, 15R third big hit, 15R fifth big hit or 15R sixth big hit. And a short hit flag that is turned on when the 2R fourth big hit is made. When the 2R fourth big hit is turned on and the short hit flag is turned ON, the 2R lamp (see FIG. 4) of the round indicator 45 is turned on at the timing when the 2R fourth big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed. Is done. Specifically, the display mode is “2R ▲ 15RΔ” (for example, ▲: lit, Δ: off). In addition, when the long hit flag is turned ON when any one of 15R first to third big hits, 15R fifth big hits, and 15R sixth big hits and the corresponding big hit symbol is turned on, the lamp for 15R (see FIG. 4) is lit up. Specifically, the display mode is “2RΔ15R ▲”.

  Here, the jackpot determination (special symbol success / failure determination) and the jackpot type determination determination may be referred to as “determination”, respectively, and may be referred to as “determination” including which jackpot symbol will be obtained by performing the jackpot determination. Good. In addition, these results may be referred to as “determination results”.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the success / failure determination (S1303, S1309) is not “big hit” (NO in S1304), it is determined whether it is a small hit (S1305). That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the random symbol counter for determining whether or not the special symbol is matched (label-TRND-A) matches any one of “101” to “105” which are the small hit determination values (FIG. 8A). See). If it is determined that it is not “small hit” (NO in S1305), a missing symbol is determined (S1308), and the process ends. That is, when the result of the determination (S1303, S1309) is neither “big hit” nor “small hit”, the result is “miss”. On the other hand, if it is determined that the result of the small hit determination (S1305) is “small hit” (YES in S1305), the small hit symbol is determined (S1306), the small hit flag is turned ON (S1307), and the processing is performed. Finish. In addition, you may provide the random number which determines whether it is a small hit separately from the random number for special symbol success / failure determination.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Pattern Selection Processing]
In the special symbol standby process (FIG. 22), a special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1203) after the special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202). As shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, 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 a time-short state (NO in S1401), that is, if it is a non-time-short state, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S1402). If it is ON (YES in S1402), a non-time-short state A variation pattern is selected on the basis of a variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the middle / big hit table (the portion corresponding to the non-time-short state and the big hit in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9) ( S1403). If the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined. Further, in the present embodiment, the non-time-short state medium big hit table is divided depending on whether the big hit is a long hit (15R big hit) or a short hit (2R big hit) (see FIG. 9). However, this process is a variation pattern selection process for special figure 2, and there is only a 15R fifth big hit (long hit) in the big win won in the lottery of special figure 2 (see FIG. 6). Therefore, the location referred to in this process is always a location per length, and the variation pattern P1 or P2 is selected. The non-time-short state medium big hit table need not be divided into a long hit type and a short hit type. This is the same for the short-time state big hit table described later.

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

  In addition, if the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1405), it means that it is neither a big hit nor a small hit, and in this case, is the number of holdings of the second special symbol “1” or “2”? It is determined whether or not (S1406). The reserved number here is the number of memories including the information for which the variation pattern is determined by this processing, so the number of reserved memories is any one of “1” to “4”. If it is determined in S1406 that the number of holdings is “1” or “2” (YES in S1406), the first holding number removal table in the non-time-saving state (non-time-saving among the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the state and the deviation and the portion corresponding to the number of reserved balls “1, 2” (S1407). In this embodiment, any one of the fluctuation patterns P5 to P8 is selected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1406 that the number of holdings is not “1” or “2”, that is, “3” or “4” (NO in S1406), the second holding number removal table in the non-short-time state (see FIG. 9 is referred to in the non-time-short state and out of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 and corresponds to the number of reserved balls “3, 4”), and the variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1). Select (S1408). In this embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P9 to P12 is selected. Here, the first hold number removal table in the non-time-short state is set to have a higher possibility of selecting a fluctuation pattern of a relatively long variation time than the second hold number removal table. The shortest changeable time (12000 ms) that can be selected is also set to be longer than that of the second reserved number removal table (4000 ms). That is, at the time of detachment, the function of shortening variation according to the number of reserved balls works, and when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is “3” or “4”, the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is “ A variation pattern having a short variation time is selected as compared with the case of “1” or “2”.

  If it is determined in S1401 that the gaming state is a short-time state (YES in S1401), it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S1410 in FIG. 25). If it is determined that the big hit flag is ON (YES in S1410), the fluctuation pattern is referred to by referring to the short-time state big hit table (the portion corresponding to the short-time state and big 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) (S1411). As described above, this processing is the variation pattern selection processing for the special figure 2, and since there is only the 15R fifth big hit (long hit) in the big win winning in the lottery of the special figure 2 (see FIG. 6). In S1411, the variation pattern P13 or P14 corresponding to the long hit is selected.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S1410 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1410), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1412). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1412), the variable pattern random number is referred to by referring to the short / medium state small / medium table (the portion corresponding to the short time state and small hit in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). A variation pattern is selected based on the counter value (S1416). Specifically, in this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern P16 is always selected.

  If it is determined in S1412 that the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1412), that is, if it is off, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved special symbols is “1” (S1413). The number of reservations here is the same as described above, and the number of reservations is set to one of “1” to “4”. Then, if it is determined that the number of holdings is “1” (YES in S1413), the third holding number detachment table during the time-saving state (non-time-saving state out of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. Referring to (1) ”, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1414). In this embodiment, any one of the fluctuation patterns P17 to P20 is selected. On the other hand, if it is determined in S1413 that the number of holdings is not “1”, that is, the number of holdings is any of “2” to “4” (NO in S1413), the table for removing the fourth holding number in the short-time state. (Refer to the portion of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 that is in the short-time state, out of sync and the number of reserved balls “2 to 4”), based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) Is selected (S1415). In this embodiment, any one of the fluctuation patterns P21 to P24 is selected.

  As described above, 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 shortening variation function according to the number of retained balls at the time of detachment is the number of retained balls “2”. ”To“ 4 ”. 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. As a result, in the time-short state, the speed of digesting the special figure is increased compared to the non-time-short state (normal state) (the game during the time-shortening progresses quickly).

  After the variation pattern is selected as described above, other processing (S1404) shown in FIG. 24 is performed, and this processing is completed. In other processing (S1404), a variation pattern designation command (variation pattern designation command corresponding to FIG. 2) corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set variation pattern designation command is included in a variation start command, which will be described later, and is sent to the sub-control board 90 by output processing (S201).

[Special figure 2 random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 26, 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 is set to one lower level (for example, when the second special figure reservation storage unit is composed of an address space corresponding to addresses “0000” to “0003”, the address Shift to “0000” side (S1502). Then, “0” is set in the uppermost address space of the second special figure hold storage unit, that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth special figure hold (when stored up to the upper limit number). Is cleared to 0 (S1503), and this process ends.

  After executing the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) in the special symbol standby process (S1102) shown in FIG. 22 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.

  Further, in the special symbol standby process (S1102) of FIG. 22, 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 success / failure 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. 27, in the special figure 1 success / failure determination process (S1207), the processes (S1601 to S1612) are performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202) shown in FIG. Therefore, detailed description of this process is omitted.

  However, since this process is related to the special figure 1, in S1601, it is stored in the lowest area of the first special figure reservation storage part of the RAM (that is, the RAM area corresponding to the first special figure reservation). The special symbol success / failure random number counter value (label-TRND-A) is read. In the big hit type determination in S1610, there is a possibility that any of 15R first big hit, 15R second big hit, 15R third big hit, and 2R fourth big hit will be 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 15R first big hit, 20% for 15R second big hit, and 15R third big hit. Is 30% and 2R 4th big hit is 10%. When it is determined that the big hit type is any one of 15R first big hit, 15R second big hit and 15R third big hit, the long hit flag is turned ON as a big hit flag in S1612. On the other hand, when it is determined that the 2R fourth big hit, the short hit flag is turned ON as a big hit flag in S1612.

[Special Figure 1 Variation Pattern Selection Processing]
As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, 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 (S1203) shown in FIGS. )I do. Therefore, a detailed description of this process is omitted.

  However, since this processing is related to Special Figure 1, if YES in S1702 (FIG. 28) (that is, if the big hit flag is ON), the big hit type is 15R big hit (15R first big hit, 15R first big hit) It is determined whether or not it is either 2 big hits or 15R third big hit (S1703). If the hit is 15R big hit (long hit) (YES in S1703), 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 variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). Then, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1704). Specifically, the variation pattern P1 or 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 fourth big hit (short hit), 2R big hit table during non-time-short state (of 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 non-time-short state and the portion corresponding to the short hit (S1706). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P3 is selected.

  In this special figure 1 variation pattern selection process, even in the case of YES in S1712 (FIG. 29) (that is, when the big hit flag is ON), the big hit type is 15R big hit (15R first big hit, 15R second big hit) , 15R third big hit) or not (S1713). If it is a 15R big hit (long hit) (YES in S1713), refer to the table for 15R big hit during the short-time state (the portion corresponding to the short-time state and long hit in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9), A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1714). Specifically, the variation pattern P13 or P14 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 fourth big hit (short hit), the 2R big hit table during the short time state (the shortest time among the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the state and the portion corresponding to the short hit (S1715). Specifically, the variation pattern P15 is selected.

  In the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process, after the variation pattern is selected, other processes (S1705, FIG. 28) are performed, and this process is completed. In the other processing (S1705), a variation pattern designation command (variation pattern designation command corresponding to FIG. 1) corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set variation pattern designation command is included in a variation start command, which will be described later, and is sent to the sub-control board 90 by output processing (S201).

[Special Figure 1 Random Number Shift Processing]
As shown in FIG. 30, 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 various counter values in the first special figure storage unit is shifted to the lower level (S1802). Then, “0” is set in the highest address space of the first special figure reservation storage unit, that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth special figure reservation (when the maximum number is stored). Is cleared to 0 (S1803), and this process ends.

  After the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209) is executed, the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) of FIG. 22 is executed. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210), the special figure operation status is set to "2", and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM to start the fluctuation display of the first special symbol.

[Special symbol change processing]
As shown in FIG. 31, 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. 22, see FIG. 9). It is determined whether or not it has passed (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), and whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is “0”. Is determined (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), or 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 number of times the special symbol is changed during the time reduction state is counted. 1 is subtracted from the value of the time reduction counter (S1908), and it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is “0” (S1909). If it is “0” (YES in S1909), the time reduction flag is turned OFF. (S1910), the process proceeds to S1911. If it is determined that the time reduction flag is not ON (NO in S1907), or if it is determined that the value of the time reduction counter is not “0” (NO in S1909), the process proceeds to S1911. In S1911, 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. 32, in the special symbol confirmation process (S1106), it is first determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S2001). If the big hit flag is ON (YES in S2001), then whether the big hit type is 15R big hit (15R first big hit, 15R second big hit, 15 third big hit or 15R fifth big hit) Is determined (S2002). And if it is 15R big hit (that is, if the long hit flag is ON), a round to be executed during the big hit game (in the mode of opening once per round, one round is from opening to closing of the big prize opening) The value of the round counter that counts the number of times is set to “15”, and as the opening pattern of the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) (see FIG. 6), For big hits, open pattern for 15R first big hit, for 15R second big hit, open pattern for 15R second big hit, for 15R third big hit, for 15R third big hit, for 15R third big hit, for 15R fifth big hit If there is an opening pattern for 15R fifth big hit, an opening pattern for 15R sixth big hit is set for 15R sixth big hit (S2003).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2002 that it is not 15R big hit (that is, if the short hit flag is ON), since the big hit type is 2R fourth big hit, the value of the round counter is set to "2" An opening pattern for 2R fourth big hit (see FIG. 6) is set as the opening pattern of the winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35) (S2004).

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

  When it is determined in S2001 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S2001), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S2008). As a result, if the small hit flag is ON (YES in S2008), the value of the small hit release counter that counts the number of releases of the big prize opening (second big prize opening 35) during the small hit game is “2”. And an opening pattern for small hits (see FIG. 6) is set as the opening pattern of the big winning opening (second winning opening 35) (S2009). Then, in order to start the small hit game, the small hit opening command is set (S2010), the small hit game opening effect is started (S2011), and the special figure operation status is set to “5” (S2012). . If the small hit flag is not ON in S2008 (NO in S2008), neither the big hit game nor the small hit game is started, so the special figure operation status is set to “1” and the process is ended.

[Special electric equipment processing 1 (big hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 33, 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 to be ON (YES in S2101), the probability variation flag is turned OFF ( S2102). In addition, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S2103). If it is determined to be ON (YES in S2103), the time reduction flag is turned OFF (S2104). That is, during the execution of the big hit game, the low probability state and the non-time-short state are controlled. In the present embodiment, the low base state is always in the non-time-short state, so that the low probability 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 openings (the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35) is all ended (the big hit game is ended) in the big hit game. If the big hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), it is determined whether or not the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) is being opened (S2106). If it is not open (NO in S2106), whether or not the time (timing) for opening the grand prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) has been reached, that is, the time for opening the jackpot Then, it is determined whether or not the time for starting the first round has been reached, or the time for the interval between rounds has elapsed and the time for starting the next round (next release) has been reached (S2107). This is determined based on the big winning opening opening 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 or not it is the timing at which the opening period ends and the first release process of the first round is executed. If the first round has already started, the determination is made based on whether the previous round has ended and the predetermined interval period has ended. The round is also simply referred to as “R” or “round game”.

  If the determination result in S2107 is NO, the process ends. On the other hand, if the determination result in S2107 is YES, it is determined whether the round to be executed corresponds to either the first round or the second round, that is, whether it is the V round (S2108). ). This may be determined for each jackpot type using the value of the round counter, or may be determined by providing a round counter that counts the number of rounds to be executed separately. If the round to be executed is not the V round (NO in S2108), that is, if it is any one of 3 to 15 rounds, the process proceeds to S2110, and the first big according to the release pattern (see FIG. 6) according to the type of jackpot In order to open the winning opening 30, the first big winning device 31 is operated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the round to be executed is the V round (the first or second round) (YES in S2108), the V validity period setting process (S2109) is performed, and then the process proceeds to S2110 to determine the type of jackpot In response to the opening pattern (see FIG. 6), the second large winning device 36 is operated to open the second large winning opening 35. Further, when opening the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35), that is, when starting a round, a round start command for the corresponding round is set. For example, 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.

  In the V validity period setting process (S2109), during the V round (1 round or 2 rounds in the present embodiment), the second grand prize opening 35 is opened for a few seconds after the second big prize opening 35 is closed. The period for which the detection of the game ball by the sensor 39a is determined to be valid (corresponding to the first period) is set. In this embodiment, a period other than this (including a time when a small hit or a special game is not executed) is a period (corresponding to the second period) in which the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalid. Is set. Here, it is determined that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is valid because the V flag is turned on based on the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a (S2401 to S2403 of the specific area sensor detection process described later). The determination that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalid means that the V flag is not turned ON even if the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is detected.

  Here, when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a and the V flag is turned ON, the game state display 46 is set to a predetermined display mode, and the game state after the big hit game is in a high probability state. Is notified. Specifically, the game state display 46 is composed of three LEDs “a1a2a3”. In this 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 (S208), which will be described later, the V flag is turned ON only when V passage (passing of the game ball to the specific area 39) is detected during the V effective period, and outside the V effective period (V ineffective period). The V flag is not turned ON at the time of V passage detection in the middle). When the V flag is ON, the probability variation flag is turned ON, that is, the gaming state after the big hit game is set to a high probability state (see the gaming state setting process described later). By doing so, the V flag is not turned on based on the passage of V due to an illegal act, that is, it is not illegally set to a high probability state.

  In addition, if there is a V pass in the V round (1R or 2R) of the big hit game, the game state after the big hit game is set to a high probability state, while even if there is a V pass during the small hit game, If the gaming state before the small hit game is in the normal state, the gaming state after the small hit game is also in the normal state. If the gaming state before the small hit game is in the high probability state, the game state after the small hit game ends The gaming state is also a high probability state. That is, the success / failure determination probability is not changed before and after the small hit game.

  In the present embodiment, in the V effective period setting process (S2109), even when the 15R second and third big hits, even in the period (first period) in which the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is determined to be effective. Although it sets, as another aspect, in the case of 15R second and third big hits, the first period may not be set in the V round. That is, in the case of 15R second and third big hits, the V round may be set to the second period. In the jackpot game related to 15R second and third jackpots, the opening time of the second jackpot 35 is set to an extremely short time of 0.1 seconds, so the game ball enters the second jackpot 35. Although the possibility is extremely low, if it is set to the second period, 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 first round and the second round are V rounds, and the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is valid in the V round. However, the location of the V round is not limited to this.

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

  On the other hand, when the specified number of balls has been reached (YES in S2111), or when the opening time of the grand prize opening has elapsed (YES in S2112), that is, either of the two round end conditions is satisfied. In such a case, the special winning opening (the first large winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35) is closed (S2113). Then, the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2114), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is “0” (S2115). If it is determined that it is not “0” (NO in S2115), the process ends to start the next round. Further, when closing the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35), that is, when ending the round, a round end command of the corresponding round is set. For example, 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. The round end command is transmitted at the end of the round excluding the final round of the big hit game, that is, when it is determined in S2115 that the value of the round counter is not “0”. For example, if the number of rounds of jackpot game to be executed is 15R jackpot game, a round end command is transmitted until the end of 14R, but is not transmitted at the end of 15R. This is because, at the end of the final round, an ending command set in the process of S2116 described later is transmitted.

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

  Also, if it is determined in S2105 that the big hit end flag is ON (YES in S2105), it is determined whether or not the execution time (ending time) of the big hit ending effect has passed since the final round has ended. (S2119) If the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2119), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2119), the jackpot end flag is turned OFF (S2120), and a game state setting process (S2121) described later is performed. Then, the big hit flag is turned off (S2122), the special figure operation status is set to “1” (S2123), and the process is terminated. Thus, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special figure operation process (S207). It can be said that the game control microcomputer 81 that executes the above-described special electric accessory processing 1 (S1108) functions as “special game execution means”.

[Game state setting process]
As shown in FIG. 34, in the gaming state setting process (S2121), it is first determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S2201). The V flag is a flag that is turned on in a specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 36) described later. If the V flag is ON (YES in S2201), the probability variation flag is turned ON (S2202), the probability variation counter is set to “100” (S2203), the V flag is turned OFF (S2204), Proceed to processing. On the other hand, if the V flag is OFF (NO in S2201), the process proceeds to S2205 without turning on the probability variation flag. 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 S2205, it is determined whether or not the finished jackpot game (the jackpot game executed this time) is 15R jackpot. If it is determined that it is a 15R big hit (YES in S2205), it is determined whether or not the 15R big hit is a 15R third big hit (S2206). If it is a 15R third big hit (YES in S2206), it remains as it is. If the processing is finished and the 15R third big hit is not found, that is, if any of the 15R first, second and fifth big hits (NO in S2206), the time reduction flag is turned ON (S2207) and the time reduction counter is set to “100”. "Is set (S2208), and the process ends. Here, if the current big hit game is related to the 15R first big hit or the 15R fifth big hit, the game ball passes the specific area 39 (V passing) during the big hit game and the V flag is turned ON. Since this is the case (YES in S2201), the gaming state after the big hit game in this case becomes a highly accurate base state. Also, if this big hit game is related to the 15R second big hit, since V does not pass during the big hit game and the V flag is not ON (NO in S2201), after this big hit game ends The game state becomes a low probability and high base state. Also, if the current big hit game is related to the 15R third big hit, since V does not pass during the big hit game and the V flag is not ON (NO in S2201), after this big hit game ends The game state becomes a low probability low base state.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S2205 that the finished jackpot game (the jackpot game executed this time) is not 15R jackpot, that is, 2R fourth jackpot (NO in S2205), the game state before the start of this jackpot game, It is determined whether or not the gaming state at the time of the 2R fourth big hit was a short-time state (S2209). Finish. As a result, if the V flag is not turned on in this big hit game (NO in S2201), the gaming state after the big hit game is in a low probability low base state, and the V flag is turned on in this big hit game. If this is the case (YES in S2201), the gaming state after the big hit game is in a highly accurate low base state.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2209 that the gaming state at the time of the 2R fourth big hit is the short-time state (YES in S2209), the short-time flag is turned ON (S2207) and “100” is set to the short-time counter. (S2208), and the process ends. As a result, if the V flag is not turned on in this big hit game (NO in S2201), the gaming state after the big hit game is in a low-accuracy base state, and the V flag is turned on in this big hit game. If this is the case (YES in S2201), the gaming state after the big hit game is in a highly accurate and high base state.

  Note that the high accuracy high base state, the low accuracy high base state, and the high accuracy low base state are any of the following conditions: the special symbol is displayed with 100 fluctuations and the next big hit occurs. Ends when established.

  In addition, the processing (S2209) for determining whether or not the gaming state before the big hit game related to the 2R fourth big hit is in the short-time state is performed based on the operating states of the short-time function and the high base function before and after the big hit game. This is to make it the same as the state (condition) at the time of occurrence. If these operating states are different in the case of 2R 4 big hit and small win, even if it becomes difficult to recognize which win is based on the open pattern of the big prize opening, This is because, depending on the operating state of the high base function, which hit can be easily determined. This makes it difficult to distinguish the 2R fourth big hit and the small hit by the opening pattern of the big prize opening, and also makes it difficult to discriminate even by the operating state of the subsequent time-shortening function or the high base generating function.

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

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

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

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

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

  In S2301, if the small hit end flag is ON (YES in S2301), since the two releases are completed, it is determined whether or not the small hit ending time has elapsed (S2315), and the ending time If has not elapsed (NO in S2315), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2315), the small hit end flag is turned OFF (S2316), the small hit flag is turned OFF (S2317), and the special figure operation status is set to “1”. Set (S2318) and finish the process. Thus, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special figure operation process (S207).

  Note that the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are not switched from ON to OFF at the start of the small hit game. Also, at the end of the small hit game, the game state setting process (S2121, FIG. 36) 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. It can be said that the game control microcomputer 81 that executes the above-described special electric accessory processing 2 (S1109) functions as “small profit special game execution means”.

[Specific area sensor detection processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a specific area sensor detection process (S208) subsequent to the special figure operation process (S207). As shown in FIG. 36, in the specific area sensor detection process (S208), first, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2401), and when it is determined that there is no detection (NO in S2401) ), The process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2401 that there is a detection (YES in S2401), it is determined whether or not the V is valid (S2402). The V effective period is a period set in the V effective period setting process (S2109) in the special electric accessory process 1 (S1108) described above. In this embodiment, the V validity period is set in the first round and the second round 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 whether or not the big hit game currently being executed is a 2R big hit (2R fourth big hit). Is determined (S2404). If it is determined that it is not 2R big hit (NO in S2404), that is, if it is 15R big hit, the first V passing command is set (S2405), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that 2R is a big hit (YES in S2404), the second V passing command is set (S2406), and the process ends. The CPU of the main control board 80 transmits this V pass command to the sub control board 90 at a predetermined timing, and the sub control board 90 executes a game effect in the effect symbol display area or the like according to the type of the received V pass command. .

  If it is determined in S2402 that the V valid period is not in effect (NO in S2402), the third V passing command is set without turning on the V flag (S2407), and the process is terminated. The first V passage command is a command for causing the sub control board 90 to perform V passage notification control. On the other hand, the second V passing command and the third V passing command are commands for preventing the sub control board 90 from performing V passing notification control in principle. Further, the game control microcomputer 81 executes means for switching the validity / invalidity of the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 by executing the specific area sensor detection process (S208) and the V valid period setting process (S2109). It functions as (specific area state switching means).

[Reserved ball count processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the reserved ball number process (S209) following the specific area sensor detection process (S208). As shown in FIG. 37, in the reserved ball number processing (S209), 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, the data on the number of reserved balls (the number of held balls command for transmitting the information on the number of held balls to the sub-control board 90) is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2502). The data related to the number of reserved balls (the number of reserved balls command) is output by the output process (S201) in the next interrupt process (S105), and the data related to the number of held balls (the number of reserved balls command) for each interrupt process. To the output buffer (S2502) and output processing (S201) are sequentially performed.

  When the sub-control unit 90 that has received the reserved ball number command determines that the special figure reserved ball number has increased or decreased based on the received held ball number command, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 responds accordingly. The display contents of the effect hold display area (first effect hold display area 9c, second effect hold display area 9d) are updated. Specifically, for example, when the number of special figure 1 reserved balls increases by 1 from “3” to “4”, the first effect hold 9a corresponding to the increased number of special figure 1 reserved balls “4” is displayed. It is additionally displayed in the first effect hold display area 9c. Further, when the number of special figure 1 reserved balls decreases by 1 from “2” to “1” (that is, when the first special figure hold is digested), the left end of the first effect hold display area 9c (special figure 1 hold) The first effect hold 9a displayed at the location corresponding to the number of balls “1” (see FIG. 3) is deleted, or moved to the variable hold display area (not shown) and displayed. The first effect hold 9a displayed in the first effect hold display area 9c is moved (shifted) to the left by one. On the other hand, the display content of the second effect hold 9b (second special figure hold) can be updated in the same manner as the first effect hold 9a (first special figure hold).

  For the data of the special figure holding ball number when the special figure holding ball number is added, that is, the data of the special figure holding ball number accompanying the occurrence of the starting pitch (start winning prize), the start pitching command described above is used. It is good also as what sets the reservation ball number command which shows the number of special figure reservation balls after addition or after addition (after start entry) to an output buffer with a start entry command. In addition, for the data on the number of reserved balls when the number of reserved special figure balls is subtracted, that is, the data on the number of special figure reserved balls that accompanies the start of fluctuation of special symbols (digestion of special figure hold), the above-described change start command is used. It is good also as what sets the reservation ball number command which shows the number of special figure reservation balls after inclusion or after subtraction (after special figure reservation digestion) with a change start command to an output buffer.

[Power-off monitoring processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a power-off monitoring process (S210) subsequent to the reserved ball number process (S209). As shown in FIG. 38, in the power-off monitoring process (S210), 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. 37 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 S4011. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to S4011 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, and the information is restored based on the data backed up in the RAM. If the RAM is initialized, various flags, statuses, and counter values are reset.

  In S4011, as will be described in detail later, a timing determination process for determining a timing for performing the execution determination is performed (S4011), and the process proceeds to S4004. This “execution determination” is a determination for determining whether or not to execute a specific effect mode described later. In addition, S4001 to S4003 and S4011 are executed only once after the power is turned on (when the power is turned on), and are not executed thereafter. Accordingly, the timing determination process (S4011) is executed when the power is turned on or when double power is generated after power is interrupted due to a power failure or the like. 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, etc.) 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. 40, 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. 41, 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. 42, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, a received command analysis process (S4302) described later is performed. Next, switch state acquisition processing is performed in which the switch data created in the 2 ms timer interrupt processing is stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 as switch data for 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4303), and the switch stored in the switch state acquisition processing Based on the data, switch processing for setting the display content of the display screen 7a is performed (S4304). Thereafter, other processes such as creating lamp data (data for controlling lighting of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) and updating the effect determination random number are executed (S4305).

[Time determination process]
The time determination process (S4011) is a process executed at power-on and at other timings to be described later, and determines the timing for executing the execution determination for executing the specific effect mode (specific mode to be described later). Process. As shown in FIG. 43, in the time determination process (S4011), first, the execution determination flag is turned OFF (S4601). The “execution determination flag” is a flag that is turned ON in a period until the time for performing the execution determination comes when the predetermined time is determined as the time for performing the execution determination. It is. That is, the flag is set (turned ON) when the execution determination time is fixed and the execution determination time is not yet reached.

  In this embodiment, during such a period when the execution determination flag is ON (in a period before the execution determination time arrives), when the power supply is cut off and then the power supply is restored (double power generation), the execution determination is once performed. The flag is turned off, and a time determination for determining the time for performing the execution determination is performed again. If the execution determination flag is already OFF when performing the time determination process, the process proceeds with the flag remaining OFF.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the specific mode count counter is “0” (S4602). If it is determined that the value of the specific mode count counter is “0” (YES in S4602), the initial value shown in FIG. Is set (S4603), and the process proceeds to S4605. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4602 that the value of the specific mode count counter is not “0”, that is, 1 or more (NO in S4602), the determination time determination table for the second and subsequent times shown in FIG. 50 is set ( The process proceeds to S4604) and S4605.

  Here, the specific mode counting counter is a counter that counts the number of executions of the specific mode (specific effect mode) among the effect modes set in the gaming machine. Further, every time the effect mode shifts from another effect mode (for example, the normal mode) to the specific mode, the count value of the “specific mode counter” is incremented by “1”. In the present embodiment, the count value of the “specific mode count counter” is reset and returned to the initial value (“0”) at a predetermined timing (ram clear, big hit occurrence). Also, as shown in FIG. 50, in this embodiment, when the count value of the “specific mode count counter” is the initial value (“0”), the count value is “1” or more (that is, at least once). The possibility that a large number of times is selected as the specified number of times for the determination timing is higher than in the case where the specific mode is executed and no big hit or power interruption reset occurs thereafter.

  Therefore, when the count value is greater than or equal to the specific number of times ("1" or greater), it is more likely to select a smaller specified number of times as the determination time than when the count value is less than the specific number of times. Note that the smaller the number of prescribed times, the higher the possibility that the period until the determination time comes, and the higher the number of prescribed times, the more likely the period until the judgment time comes. However, in the period until the determination time arrives (execution determination flag is ON), the determination time is set again when a big hit occurs midway.

  Next, in S4605, based on the determination time determination table set in S4603 or S4604, time determination for determining the time for performing execution determination is performed (S4605), and then the determination time determined by the time determination (execution determination is performed). Time), that is, “specified number of times” is set in the determination time counter (S4606), then the execution determination flag is turned ON (S4607), and the process is terminated. Here, the specified number of times determined by the time determination is the number of times the special symbol (effect design) is displayed in a variable manner. For example, when 300 times are selected (determined) as the specified number of times by the time determination, When 300 times of special symbol (effect symbol) variable display is executed, execution determination is performed. If the execution determination flag such as the occurrence of a big hit is turned off during this period, the execution determination is not performed (it is performed at another time).

  Further, the “determination time counter” is used to determine whether or not the number of times of display of the special symbol (effect design) is displayed a predetermined number of times, and the value (specified number of times) set in the determination time counter is Every time the change display of the special symbol (effect symbol) is executed, “1” is subtracted, and when the value of the determination time counter becomes “0” (except in a predetermined case), the execution determination is made. In this execution determination, when it is determined that the specific mode (specific effect mode) is to be executed, the effect mode is set to the specific mode. In addition, the probability of determining to execute the specific mode in the execution determination is a predetermined probability.

[Received command analysis processing]
Next, the received command analysis process (S4302) will be described with reference to FIGS. In the received command analysis process (S4302), first, it is determined whether or not a start ball entering command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4395), and when it is determined that a start ball entering command has not been received (NO in S4395). If the process proceeds to S4401, and it is determined that the start pitching command has been received (YES in S4395), the production hold information storage process (S4400) is performed, and the process proceeds to S4401. The production hold information storage process (S4400) is a process for determining various kinds of information (preliminary judgment result, jackpot type determination disturbance) included in the start entry command (Special Figure 1 start entry command or Special Figure 2 start entry command) received in S4395. Game information such as numerical values, variation pattern random values, variation pattern information), special symbol type (first special symbol, second special symbol) and special figure holding ball at the time of sending and receiving start command (command generation) Depending on the number, it is stored in a predetermined production hold information storage area of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 in a shift memory format.

  For example, if the received start pitch command is a special Fig. 1 start pitch command corresponding to the number of held balls "4" in Fig. 1, the pre-determination result and hit type included in the special map 1 start pitch command Are stored as special figure 1 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, 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”. The means for performing the determination based on the acquired information in the sub control board (sub control unit) is also referred to as “determination executing means”.

  Next, in S4401, it is determined whether or not a variation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401). If it is determined that a variation start command has been received (YES in S4401), an effect mode setting process described later is performed. Is performed (S4408), then, a variation effect start process (S4402) described later is performed, and the process proceeds to S4403. On the other hand, if it is determined that the change start command has not been received (NO in S4401), the process proceeds to S4406 without performing the effect mode setting process and the change effect start process. In S4403, it is determined whether or not a variation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4403). If it is determined that a variation stop command has been received (YES in S4403), a specific mode end process described later is performed (S4409). ), A variation effect end process for stopping and displaying the effect symbol and ending the variation effect is performed (S4404), a second execution condition setting process described later is performed (S4410), and the process proceeds to S4405. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4403 that the change stop command has not been received (NO in S4403), the process of S4405 is performed without performing the specific mode end process, the change effect end process, and the second execution condition setting process. Transition.

  Here, in the variation effect end process (S4404), 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. The variation effect refers to various effects performed in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol.

  Subsequently, in S4405, it is determined whether or not a jackpot game-related command is received from the main control board 80 (S4408). Here, the jackpot game-related command is a command transmitted from the main control board 80 upon execution of the jackpot game, and specifically, an opening command (at the time of the jackpot game start (occurrence of jackpot)) S2010), round start command transmitted at the start of the round (see S2107), round end command transmitted at the end of the round (see S2114), ending command transmitted at the end of the big hit game (see S2119 For example). In S4405, it is determined whether or not any of these jackpot game-related commands has been received (S4405). If it is determined that a jackpot game-related command has been received (YES in S4405), depending on the type of the received command The big hit game-related effect process is performed (S4406), and the process proceeds to S4411.

  In the jackpot game-related effect process, for example, if the received command is an opening command, the opening effect command that specifies the opening effect corresponding to the type of jackpot specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer, and the round starts. If it is a 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, it corresponds to the jackpot type specified based on the command. An ending effect command for designating the ending effect is set in 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 or a round effect according to the progress status of the jackpot game. For example, an effect related to the big hit game is executed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7.

  The processing of S4411 to S4414 is processing executed when any of the aforementioned jackpot game-related commands is received (for example, when an opening command is received) (processing executed when the jackpot is hit). is there. In S4411, the value of the specific mode counter is reset (S4411), then the execution determination flag is turned off (S4412), then the first execution condition flag is turned off (S4413), and then the second execution condition flag is set. It is turned off (S4414), and the process proceeds to S4407. As a result, when a big hit occurs, the situation is reset (due to execution determination flag OFF) even if the specified rotational speed is being counted before arrival at the determination time. Even if the second specific mode is being executed after the ST mode or the time reduction mode, which will be described later, that is, the specific mode is executed by displaying the fluctuation of the predetermined number of revolutions later, the big hit is made. When this occurs, the situation is reset (due to the second execution condition flag OFF). In S4407, as other processing, processing based on other received commands (for example, a normal symbol variation start command and a normal symbol variation stop command) excluding the various commands described above is performed (S4407).

  Next, the effect mode setting process (S4408) will be described with reference to FIG. The effect mode setting process is a process executed based on reception of a change start command from the main control unit 80, and the display mode on the display screen 7a (effect symbol display unit 7b) is mainly changed to a plurality of effect modes. This is a process of setting to a predetermined effect mode selected from among them. Here, in this embodiment, as the production mode, the normal mode set in the low accuracy low base state, the ST mode set in the high accuracy high base state, the time reduction mode set in the low accuracy high base state, the high accuracy There are a non-notification mode set in the low base state, a specific mode (specific effect mode) set in the low probability low base state, and a second specific mode.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 52, the normal mode, the ST mode, the time reduction mode, the specific mode, and the second specific mode are different from each other in the display mode. It is possible to grasp which gaming state is. FIG. 52A shows a scene when the normal mode is set. A normal mode background 201 (mountain or tree character design) is displayed as the background pattern 200 of the display screen 7a (effect design display section). FIG. 52B is a diagram showing a scene when the time reduction mode is set. A background 202 for a short time mode (a small number of human-type character designs) is displayed as the background design 200 of the display screen 7a (effect design display section). In addition, a mode period display unit 207 indicating the remaining period of the short-time mode is displayed, and in this scene, the remaining period is until the change display of the special symbol (production symbol) is performed 50 times later. In addition, the display screen 7a has a mode display unit 206 for notifying the game mode, and displays a “short time mode” indicating the current effect mode (game mode).

  FIG. 52 (c) shows a scene when the ST mode is set. The ST mode background 203 (many human character patterns) is displayed as the background pattern 200 of the display screen 7a (effect design display section). Further, the mode period display unit 207 indicating the remaining period of the ST mode is configured to display a variable display of special symbols (effect symbols) for the remaining period 89 times later. The mode display section 206 at the top of the display screen 7a displays “ST mode” indicating the current effect mode (game mode). Note that the time-saving mode and the ST mode are set immediately after the jackpot is over, depending on the gaming state after the jackpot game is over. The set period is the maximum until the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol) is executed 100 times. If the big hit is made again during this time, the time reduction mode or the ST mode is set again after the big hit game is finished.

  FIG. 52 (d) is a diagram showing a scene when the second specific mode is set. A second specific mode background 204 (character design with a rock placed on the way) is displayed as the background design 200 of the display screen 7a (effect design display section). The second specific mode background 204 is a character pattern related to the specific mode background 205 described later, and the player sees the second specific mode background 204 and displays the specific mode background 205. In other words, it is possible to intuitively feel that a specific mode is about to occur. Further, in this mode, the mode period display section is not provided, so that it is difficult to understand the occurrence timing of the specific mode, and it is possible to enhance the game fun for the transition to the specific mode. The mode display unit 206 at the top of the display screen 7a displays “second specific mode” indicating the current effect mode (game mode).

  FIG. 52 (e) is a diagram showing a scene when the specific mode (specific effect mode) is set. A specific mode background 205 (a character pattern in which a rock is placed on the road and a human character runs along the road) is displayed as the background picture 200 of the display screen 7a (effect design display section). That is, the specific mode background 205 has a character pattern common to the second specific mode background 204, and is a background pattern obtained by adding a part of characters (human character). Also in this mode, there is no mode period display section, making it difficult to understand the end timing of the specific mode, increasing the expectation for the continuation of the specific mode, and diversifying the end timing. To increase. This specific mode is an effect mode set after the end of the second specific mode set after the end of the ST mode or the time reduction mode. In addition, the second specific mode is terminated when five special symbols (effect symbols) are displayed.

  Next, an effect mode setting process for setting these effect modes will be described in detail. In the effect mode setting process (S4408), it is first determined whether or not the second execution condition flag is ON (S4701). Here, the second execution condition flag is turned on when the ST mode (highly accurate base state) ends or when the short time mode (low accuracy and high base state) ends, that is, when the second specific mode is set. Is set. The second execution condition flag is maintained in the ON state until the specific mode is set after the second specific mode, unless the big hit (or power interruption) occurs, and is set in the OFF state when the predetermined number of specific modes is completed. The

  If it is determined in S4701 that the second execution condition flag is not ON (S4701), it is then determined whether or not the execution determination flag is ON (S4702). When it is determined that the execution determination flag is ON, that is, it is determined that the execution determination is in progress (YES in S4702), the value of the determination timing counter for determining the determination timing for performing the execution determination is decremented by 1 (S4703). ), The process proceeds to S4704. In S4704, it is determined whether or not the value of the determination time counter is “0” (S4704). If it is determined that the value of the determination counter is not “0”, that is, it is not yet time to perform execution determination (NO in S4704), The processing shifts to S4713. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the determination counter is “0” (YES in S4704), the execution determination time has come, so the execution determination flag is turned OFF (S4705), and the process proceeds to S4706.

  In S4706, it is determined whether or not a pre-production (prefetching production) based on a pre-determination is being executed (S4706). If it is determined that a pre-production is being executed (YES in S4706), the execution determination execution time has arrived. Nevertheless, the process proceeds to S4713 without performing execution determination. This is because if the specific mode is generated in the middle of the execution of the pre-stage production that executes the possibility that the result of the success / failure judgment will be a big success (whether or not the big success occurs) by using the variation display of the production symbols multiple times, This is because there is a possibility of obstructing the effect mode of the prior effect and making it difficult to understand the jackpot reliability or the like notified by the prior effect. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the execution time of the execution determination determined by the time determination comes in the middle of the execution of the pre-production, the execution is ended without performing the execution determination. That is, it is handled in the same manner as when it is determined that the specific mode is not executed by performing the execution determination.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S4706 that the pre-production is not being executed (NO in S4706), it is determined whether to execute the specific mode (specific production mode) (S4707). In this execution determination, it is determined using a random number (acquired value) acquired at a predetermined timing (for example, when a change start command is received), and it is determined that the specific mode is executed with a probability of 50%. It is determined that the specific mode is not executed with probability. Note that the execution probability of the specific mode is not limited to such a probability, and the execution probability may be further lowered or further increased.

  Next, in S4708, it is determined whether or not the execution mode is determined to execute the specific mode (S4708). If it is determined not to execute the specific mode (NO in S4708), the process proceeds to S4713. On the other hand, if it is determined in the execution determination that the specific mode is to be executed (YES in S4708), “8” is set in the end determination counter (S4709), and then the first execution condition flag is turned ON (S4710). Migrate to Here, when it is determined that the specific mode is executed in the execution determination when the determination time has come, that is, when the specific mode is executed by satisfying the “first execution condition”, the specific period ( In this embodiment, the execution of the specific mode is confirmed (until the variable display is executed eight times), and an end determination is made to determine whether or not the specific mode is shifted to another effect mode (normal mode) after the end of the specific period. It is supposed to be. If it is determined in this end determination that the specific mode is to be ended (shift to the normal mode), the specific mode is to be ended. The “end determination counter” is used to determine whether or not the specific period has elapsed, and every time the variable display is ended, “1” is subtracted from the counter value.

  If it is determined in S4702 that the execution determination flag is not ON, that is, the specified rotational speed is not set by the time determination (NO in S4702), it is then determined whether or not the first execution condition flag is ON (S4723). . In S4723, when the first execution condition flag is ON, that is, when it is determined that the first execution condition is satisfied and the specific mode is being executed (S4724), the specific mode is executed to execute the specific mode as the effect mode. A command is set (S4724), and the process ends. As a result, the specific mode can be continued. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4723 that the first execution condition flag is not ON (NO in S4723), the process proceeds to S4713.

  In S4713, a command for executing an effect mode corresponding to the gaming state, for example, a normal mode execution command in the low-accuracy low base state (normal state), and a time-short mode in the low accuracy high base state (short time state). If the execution command is a high-accuracy base state (probability change state), the ST mode execution command is set. If the high-accuracy low base state (latency state), a non-notification mode execution command is set (S4713), and the process is terminated.

  Next, when it is determined in S4701 that the second execution condition flag is ON (S4701), it is then determined whether or not the specific mode is being executed (S4714). If it is determined in S4714 that the specific mode is being executed (YES in S4714), a specific mode execution command for executing the specific mode is set as the effect mode in order to continue the specific mode (S4722), and the process ends. . Here, the specific mode is a specific mode that is set after the second specific mode is set after the big hit game is executed and the high base state (ST mode or short time mode) is ended. That is, it is a specific mode that is executed by satisfying the second execution condition.

  Which condition is established and the specific mode is executed can be determined depending on which of the first execution condition flag and the second execution condition flag is ON during execution of the specific mode. Depending on which execution condition is satisfied and the specific mode is executed, the end condition of the specific mode is different. This makes it difficult for the player to recognize the entry time and end time of the specific mode, and makes it possible to enhance the gaming interest.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S4714 that the specific mode is not being executed (NO in S4714), it is then determined whether or not the value of the second execution condition counter is “0” (S4715). When it is determined in S4715 that the value of the second execution condition counter is not “0”, that is, the second specific mode is being executed (5 rotations have not elapsed since the end of the high base state) (NO in S4715) Then, “2” is subtracted from the value of the second execution condition counter that counts five rotations after the end of the high base state (S4720), and a second specific mode execution command for executing the second specific mode as the effect mode is issued. Set (S4721) and finish the process.

  If it is determined in S4715 that the value of the second execution condition counter is “0” (YES in S4715), it is then determined whether or not a pre-effect is being executed (S4716). Here, as in the case where the first execution condition is satisfied, when the execution timing of the specific mode is in the middle of the execution of the pre-production, the process ends without executing the specific mode (specific after the second specific mode). Do not execute mode). If it is determined in S4716 that the pre-stage effect is being executed (YES in S4716), the second execution condition flag is turned OFF (S4719) without executing the specific mode, and the process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S4716 that the prior determination is not being executed (NO in S4716), the execution period is determined based on the execution period determination table shown in FIG. 51 (S4717), and the specific mode determined by the execution period determination The execution period (number of times) is set in an end number counter for determining the execution period of the specific mode (S4718), and the process proceeds to S4711. Here, when the second execution condition is satisfied and the specific mode is executed, the execution period of the specific mode is set to the period determined in the execution period determination, and the end determination for determining whether to continue or end the specific mode Is not done. This is different from the specific mode in which the first execution condition is established and executed.

  The execution period of the specific mode when the second execution condition is satisfied and the specific mode is executed is acquired at the execution period determination table shown in FIG. 51 and at a predetermined timing (for example, when a change start command is received). It is determined based on a random number (acquired value). The execution period is “0” times, that is, the probability of not executing the specific mode is 50/1000, and the probability of selecting “5” times (until execution of the variable display of 5 times) is 200/1000. . The probability of selecting “10” times is 300/1000, the probability of selecting “20” times is 300/1000, the probability of selecting “30” times is 100/1000, and the longest “ The probability of selecting “50” times is 50/1000.

  In S4711, a specific mode execution command for executing the specific mode is set as the effect mode (S4711), "1" is added to the specific mode count counter (S4712), and the process ends. As described above, when the specific mode is executed by satisfying the first execution condition or the second execution condition, that is, when the start condition of the specific mode is satisfied, the specific mode counting counter that counts the number of executions of the specific mode. Shall be added. As a result, it is possible to change the table used for time determination.

  As described above, a plurality of conditions (patterns) are set as execution conditions (execution patterns) of the specific mode (specific effect mode), and it is difficult for the player to predict the start timing of the specific mode. Further, the end condition (end pattern) of the specific mode varies depending on which execution condition is satisfied and the specific mode is executed. This makes it possible to diversify the start timing and end timing of the specific mode, make it difficult to predict the transition timing of the production mode, and enhance the gaming fun.

[Variation production start processing]
Next, the variation effect start process (S4402) executed in the received command analysis process (S4302) will be described. As shown in FIG. 47, in the variation effect start process (S4402), first, an effect determination random number process 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 ( S4551) 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 mode of the effect symbol 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 displayed, etc.

  Next, in S4552, the received variation start command is analyzed (S4552). 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 P22) shown in FIG. 9, game state information designating the current gaming state, determination of first special symbol success determination or second special symbol success determination Results, 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 S4553, the production control microcomputer 91 refers to the current mode status (S4553). The mode status is for determining an effect mode to be executed. The mode status is any value from “1” to “6”, and each value is assigned to the production modes A to F. Specifically, the mode status “1” corresponds to the effect mode A (normal mode), the mode status “2” corresponds to the effect mode B (ST mode), and the mode status “3” corresponds to the effect mode C (short time). Mode status “4” corresponds to effect mode D (second specific mode), mode status “5” corresponds to effect mode E (specific mode), and mode status “6” corresponds to effect mode. Corresponds to F (non-notification mode). 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. Each of these effect modes may have a different background pattern. For example, in the normal mode, the background pattern A, the background pattern B, the background pattern C, and the background pattern D may be provided, and a predetermined background pattern may be displayed according to a lottery or a game period (such as the number of fluctuations). In the specific mode, a background pattern E, a background pattern F, a background pattern G, and a background pattern H are provided, and a predetermined background pattern may be displayed in the same manner.

  In addition, the production symbol game production can be executed in a mode corresponding to the production mode, and when providing a plurality of game productions (notification production, reach production, etc.), different game production can be executed depending on the production mode. It is good. In the present embodiment, the production modes A, D, and E are executed when the low-accuracy low base state is controlled, and the production mode B is executed when the high-accuracy high-base state is controlled, and the production mode C Is executed when the low-accuracy high-base state is controlled, and the effect mode F is executed when the high-accuracy low-base state and the low-accuracy low-base state are controlled. Therefore, when the production mode is any one of A to C, the player confirms the production mode so that the current gaming state is a low probability low base state or a high probability high base state (probability varying gaming state). You can see if there is. On the other hand, when the production mode is F, even if the player confirms the production mode, the current gaming state is the low probability high base state (short time state) or the high probability high base state (probability variation gaming state). It is difficult to figure out. In that sense, the production mode F can be said to be a probability non-notification mode.

  The production modes D and E (second specific mode and specific mode) may be executed when the high-accuracy low base state and the low-accuracy low base state are controlled. Thereby, it is possible to make it difficult to recognize the gaming state when the production modes D and E are executed, to increase the player's expectation, and to enhance the gaming interest.

  Next, in S4554, it is performed by using the image display device 7, the panel lamp 5, the movable decorative member 14, and the like, and the variation effect pattern (variation effect pattern, effect symbol) controlled mainly by the sub-control unit 90 is performed. A variation effect pattern determination table (not shown) and a notice effect determination table (not shown) for determining (game effect) are set (S4554). Specifically, based on the mode status (current effect mode) referred to in S4553 and the change pattern designation command received from the main control unit 80, the change effect pattern determination table to be used and the notice effect determination table are 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. To do.

  For example, when the variation pattern information designated by the received variation pattern designation command is “P1 (variation pattern P1)” (see FIG. 9), as a variation presentation pattern determination table, the big hit time corresponding to the current presentation mode A variation effect pattern determination table and a notice effect determination table 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. In S4554, a table corresponding to the mode status (current effect mode) referred to in S4553 is selected and set from these variation effect pattern determination tables.

  Next, in S4555, based on the random effect determination random number acquired in S4551 and the variable effect pattern determination table set in S4554, a variable effect pattern suitable for the specified variation pattern is selected and set (S4555). . 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 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.

  In S4555, based on the random number for determining the effect symbol acquired in S4551 and the stop symbol determination table (not shown), the effect symbol 8 to be stopped and displayed (also referred to as “stop effect symbol”) is determined and set. The effect symbol 8 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. Of these, one effect symbol is different from the other effect symbols (reach missed symbol). In addition, when there is no reach, as in “635”, [559], etc., at least one of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R may have a different pattern from the other effect symbols. All of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R may be different from other effect symbols.

  On the other hand, if the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit, and either the 16R first big hit or the 16R sixth big hit, it is “777”, and the 6R second to fifth big hit and the 16R eleventh big hit In any of the cases, an odd symbol other than “777” or an even symbol such as “666” is selected, and in the case of a big hit corresponding to RUB, an RUB-specific outcome such as “3 * 3” ( Dedicated design). In the case of 2R big hit, the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in the same manner (separated) as in the case of losing. However, for the 2R big 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 the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, reach A, reach B, reach C, super reach (also referred to as “SP reach”) A, Super reach B, super reach C, character effects, etc. are set, and in S4555, any of these effects is performed based on the variable effect pattern determination table, or these effects are not performed (this is referred to as “ Also called “normal fluctuation”). Then, when the reachable effect game effect is executed, any reach effect is set based on the change pattern designation command and the change effect pattern determination table. Here, when the super reach effect is executed as the effect symbol game effect, it is set to be more likely to be a big hit than when the normal reach effect is executed. In other words, it can be said that the super reach production is a game production with a high jackpot reliability (possibility of being a big hit) as compared to the reach (normal reach) production. 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 30000 ms or more is received. A fluctuation pattern with a fluctuation time of less than 30000 ms is referred to as normal fluctuation (normal production) in which no reach production, character production, or story production is performed. This normal effect is a game effect that is less likely to be a big hit than a reach effect or the like.

  In S4556, a notice effect to be executed in association with a variation effect pattern (effect symbol game effect) is determined. In addition, the notice effect (and continuous notice effect) to be executed is also referred to as an effect symbol game effect. This notice effect indicates the possibility that the result of the effect symbol game effect being executed will be stopped and displayed in a big hit mode after the start of the effect symbol variation display and before the effect symbol is stopped (determined stop display) ( This is an effect (preliminary notification effect) shown in the effect symbol variation display. In S4556, based on the random number for determining the notice effect obtained in S4551 and the notice effect determination table set in S4554, the notice effect suitable for the specified variation pattern and the decided change effect pattern is selected and set. (S4556).

  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. Determine the notice effect to be executed. Each random number for determining the notice effect is obtained as a predetermined value by the effect determining random number acquisition process (S4551) in the change effect start process (S4402).

  In S4558, based on the change effect pattern and the notice effect set in S4555 and S4556, 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 (S4558). Then, the variation production start process is terminated. When the variation effect start command set in S4558 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, S4555. 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.

  Next, the specific mode end process (S4409) for ending the specific mode being executed will be described with reference to FIG. In the specific mode end process (S4409), it is first determined whether or not the specific mode is being executed (whether or not the production mode is set to the specific mode) (S4801). If it is determined in S4801 that the specific mode is not being executed (NO in S4801), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4801 that the specific mode is being executed (YES in S4801), it is then determined whether or not the first execution condition flag is ON (S4802).

  If it is determined in S4802 that the first execution condition flag is ON, that is, it is determined that the first execution condition is satisfied and the specific mode is being executed (YES in S4802), then the end determination counter is “0”. It is determined whether or not (S4808). The “end determination counter” is set with a specific value (“8” in the present embodiment) when the first execution condition is satisfied, and the specific mode ends until a specific number of fluctuation displays are executed. It continues without (specific mode fixed period). Then, an end determination, which will be described later, is executed after the specific number of times has elapsed (specific mode transition determination period).

  If it is determined in S4808 that the value of the end determination counter is not “0” (NO in S4808), “1” is subtracted from the value of the end determination counter (S4813), and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4808 that the value of the end determination counter is “0”, that is, it is determined that a specific number of times of variable display has been executed since the specific mode was set (YES in S4808), is the specific mode terminated? It is determined whether or not to end (S4809), and the process proceeds to S48010. This end determination is made based on a random number (acquired value) acquired at a predetermined time (for example, when a change stop command is received) and a predetermined table, and the specific mode is not ended with a probability of 50% ( It is determined that the specific mode is finished with a probability of 50%.

  Of course, the probability of continuation (end) may be further increased or decreased. In addition, an end determination count counter (end determination counting means) that counts the number of executions of end determination is provided, and the specific mode is always used when the number of executions of end determination reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 15 times). It is good also as what determines with complete | finishing. Alternatively, when the upper limit number is reached, the specific mode may be ended without performing the end determination. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the duration of the specific mode from becoming redundant.

  In S4810, it is determined whether or not to end the specific mode as a result of the end determination (S48010). Finish. As a result, the specific mode can be continued. On the other hand, if it is determined that the specific mode is to be ended (YES in S4810), the first execution condition flag is turned OFF (S4811), and the process proceeds to S4011. It should be noted that the specific mode is ended and the mode is changed to another production mode by turning off the first execution condition flag.

  If it is determined in S4802 that the first execution condition flag is not ON, that is, the second execution condition flag is ON (the second execution condition is satisfied and the specific mode is executed) (NO in S4802) Then, “1” is subtracted from the value of the end number counter (S4803), and the process proceeds to S4804. Next, in S4804, it is determined whether the value of the end number counter is “0” (S4804). If it is determined that the value of the end number counter is not “0” (NO in S4804), the process ends. Thereby, it continues without complete | finishing specific mode. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4804 that the value of the end count counter is “0” (YES in S4804), the second execution condition flag is turned OFF (S4806), and the process proceeds to S4011. It should be noted that when the second execution condition flag is set to OFF, the specific mode is ended and a transition is made to another effect mode.

  In S4011, a time determination process (S4011) for determining a time for performing execution determination is performed. In other words, the timing determination process for determining the timing for performing the execution determination is performed when the power is turned on (during double power generation) and at the end of the specific mode (when the first execution condition flag is turned off, the second execution condition flag is turned off). At any time). The time determination process of S4011 is executed and the process ends.

  Next, the second execution condition setting process (S4410) will be described with reference to FIG. In the second execution condition setting process (S4410), first, it corresponds to either the end timing of the high base state, that is, the end timing of the high accuracy high base state (ST mode) or the end timing of the low accuracy high base state (time reduction mode). It is determined whether or not to perform (S4901). If it is determined in S4901 that it is the end time of the high base state (YES in S4901), the second execution condition flag is turned ON (S4902), the second execution condition counter is set to “5” (S4903), and processing Finish. As a result, the second specific mode for the specific period (until the execution of the variable display five times) is executed. If it is determined in S4901 that it is not the end time of the high base state (NO in S4901), the process ends.

  As described above, a specific mode having a higher preference than other production modes, such as displaying a special character design or background design, is executed when a predetermined execution condition is satisfied. Also, by providing a plurality of execution conditions, the opportunity for execution in the specific mode is increased, and it is difficult for the player to recognize the execution pattern (execution timing) in the specific mode. Thereby, the player is surprised at the specific mode executed at an unintended timing, and enhances the taste. In addition, a plurality of specific mode end conditions are set, and different end conditions are adopted depending on which execution condition is satisfied among the plurality of execution conditions in the specific mode, so the end time of the specific mode is determined. This makes it possible to increase the entertainment interest of the game.

  In the first embodiment described above, as a trigger for executing (starting) the specific effect mode (specific mode), [1] the number of specific fluctuations (5 rotations) after the end of the ST mode or the short time mode set after the end of the big hit In this case, and [2] execution determination is performed at the time determined by the time determination performed at a predetermined opportunity, and the specific effect mode is determined to be executed (specific mode) by this execution determination. In the second embodiment, unlike such an opportunity, the case where it is determined that the specific effect mode is to be executed by the prior determination by the prior determination unit is an opportunity to execute the specific effect mode.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the specific effect mode displayed on the display screen 7a has been described as a kind of game mode (specific mode). However, in the second embodiment, the background effect (specific image) including the background pattern, the character pattern, and the like. (Background) Further, in each effect mode (normal mode, specific mode, etc.) described in the first embodiment, a plurality of background effects are provided. Note that both the game mode and the background effect are included in the specific effect mode. Hereinafter, the description of the second embodiment will be described with a focus on differences from the first embodiment, and the description of common parts will be omitted.

[Received command analysis processing]
The received command analysis process (S4302) according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 53 and 54. FIG. The received command analysis process (S4302) of the second embodiment is partially added to the received command analysis process (S4302) of the first embodiment shown in FIGS. This added process will be mainly described, and the other processes are the same as those in the first embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted. In the received command analysis process (S4302) of the second embodiment, when it is determined in S4395 that a start-entering ball command has been received (S4395), an effect hold information storage process is performed (S4400), and then a pre-determination process described later is executed. (S4415).

  If it is determined in S4401 that a change start command has been received (YES in S4401), an effect mode setting process is performed (S4408), and then a background setting process described later is performed (S4416). If it is determined in S4403 that a change stop command has been received (YES in S4403), specific mode termination processing is performed (S4409), and then specific background termination processing described later is performed (S4417). If it is determined in S4405 that a jackpot game-related command has been received (YES in S4405), the processing of S4406, S4411 to S4414 is performed, then the specific background flag is turned off (S4418), and the background rank flag is turned off. (S4419), the non-transition period flag is turned off (S4420), the transition period flag is turned off (S4421), the stay counter is reset (S4422), and the process proceeds to S4407. As a result, when a big hit is made during execution of the specific background, the specific background is terminated as the big hit game is executed.

[Preliminary judgment processing]
Next, the prior determination process (S4415) of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the preliminary determination process (S4415) of the second embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not the preliminary presentation is being executed (S5014). If it is determined in S5014 that the pre-production is being executed (YES in S5014), the process ends without determining the execution of a new pre-production. On the other hand, if it is determined in S5014 that the pre-production is not being executed (NO in S5014), then a preliminary determination random number is acquired (S5001), and the process proceeds to S5002. Here, the background change prior determination according to the second embodiment is performed based on the acquired value of the preliminary determination random number. In addition to the background change pre-determination, if there is another pre-determination (for example, a continuous notice or a character appearance notice), the value of the random number for pre-determination for making the determination is also acquired here.

  In S5002, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a high base state (ST mode or short-time mode) (S5002). (NO in S5002), it is then determined whether or not the start ball entering command received from the main control unit 80 is a special figure 1 start ball entering command (S5003). If it is determined in S5003 that it is not a special figure 1 start incoming command, that is, a special figure 2 start incoming command (NO in S5003), the process is terminated. That is, in the gaming state in which a game is played mainly with the variable display of the first special symbol, the prior determination relating to the second special symbol determination is not performed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S5003 that the start ball entering command received from the main control unit 80 is a special figure 1 start ball entering command (YES in S5004), determination information included in the special figure 1 start ball entering command. The background change prior judgment is performed for (S5004). In this background change advance determination, whether or not to execute the background change notification based on the background determination random number for background change acquired in S5001 and a predetermined advance determination table (not shown) and the background change notification are executed. If so, decide which background to use. Here, in the second embodiment, when the specific background (specific effect mode) is executed, the result of the determination of whether or not the pre-determination is performed (the special symbol variation display) is more effective than when the specific background is not executed. Is set to be highly likely to be a big hit. Therefore, when the specific background (specific effect mode) is executed, the player can increase the sense of expectation for the big hit and increase the gaming interest.

  Next, in S5005, as a result of the background change prior determination in S5004, it is determined whether or not the background change (preliminary effect) is executed (S5005). If it is determined not to execute the background change (NO in S5005), the process ends. . On the other hand, if it is determined in S5005 that the background change is to be executed (YES in S5005), the first special symbol holding number is set in the stay counter (S5006), and the process proceeds to S5011. Here, the specific background (see FIGS. 58 (b) to (e)) executed based on the result of the prior determination is executed by the variation display of the effect symbol related to the prior determination from the timing of starting the prior effect. It is executed at least during the period until the start (until the start, during execution, or until the end). The “stay counter” is a counter for determining the execution period of this prior effect.

  In this embodiment, the timing for starting the pre-production (background change) is after the start entry command is received, and when the display of the variation of the production symbol is first started. However, it is not limited to such timing, but when it is determined that the start entering command is received during the variation display of the effect symbol and the specific background is executed, the effect symbol is not waited for the start of the next variation display. The specific background may be executed at a predetermined timing during the fluctuation display.

  If it is determined in S5002 that the gaming state is the high base state (ST mode or short-time mode), that is, the gaming state in which the second special symbol is the main display (YES in S5002), then receiving It is determined whether or not the start entry command is a special figure 2 start entry command (S5007). If it is determined in S5007 that the received start-entering command is not a special figure 2 start-entering command (NO in S5007), the process ends. That is, in the gaming state in which a game is played mainly with the variable display of the second special symbol, the prior determination relating to the first special symbol determination is not performed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S5007 that the start ball entering command received from the main control unit 80 is a special figure 2 start ball entering command (YES in S5007), determination information included in the special figure 2 start ball entering command The background change prior judgment is performed for (S5008). For S5008, as in S5004, whether or not to execute the background change notice based on the random number value for pre-determination for background change acquired in S5001 and a predetermined pre-judgment table (not shown) In case of execution, it is determined which background is used.

  In S5009, as a result of the background change prior determination in S5007, it is determined whether or not the background change (preliminary effect) is executed (S5009), and it is determined that the background change is not executed (the background change prior effect is not executed) (S5009) NO) and finish the process. On the other hand, if it is determined in S5009 that the background change is to be executed (YES in S5009), the second special symbol reservation number is set in the stay counter (S5010), and the process proceeds to S5011.

  In S5011, the non-transition period flag is set to ON (S5011), then the specific background flag is set to ON (S5012), and then other pre-determination processing (determination relating to other pre-effects, etc.) is executed (S5013), Finish the process. Here, the “non-transition period flag” is a flag indicating that the period does not shift to another background during execution of the specific background, and this non-transition period flag is set to ON when the specific background is executed. Then, it is set to OFF based on the end of the pre-production, that is, the value of the stay counter becomes “0”. When the specific background is being executed and the non-transition period flag is OFF, a background shift determination for ending (transferring) the specific background described later is executed.

  Thus, when the specific background is being executed and the non-transition period flag is ON, the specific background is not transferred, and the specific background is being executed and the non-transition period flag is OFF. Is a transition period in which the transition determination of the specific background is performed. In addition, this also allows the specific background to continue for a predetermined period after the display of variation of the effect symbol related to the prior determination that the specific background is executed (started). A feeling can be maintained. The specific background flag is a flag indicating that the specific background is to be executed at least during the execution period of the pre-production by being set to ON.

[Background setting processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 56, the background setting process (S4416) according to the second embodiment that is performed when starting the variation display of the effect symbols will be described. In the background setting process (S4416) of the second embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not the specific background flag is ON (S5101). If it is determined that the specific background flag is not ON (NO in S5101), the specific background is not executed. Then, a background command for executing a background (background effect) according to the game mode is set (S5109), and the process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S5101 that the specific background flag is ON (YES in S5101), it is then determined whether or not the non-transition period flag is ON (S5102). If it is determined in S5102 that the non-transition period flag is ON, that is, it is a period in which execution of the specific background is confirmed (YES in S5102), the value of the stay counter is decremented by “1” (S5103), then Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the stay counter is “0” (S5104). If it is determined in S5104 that the stay counter value is not “0” (NO in S5104), the process proceeds to S5108 without performing the process for shifting the specific background.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S5104 that the stay counter value is “0”, that is, it is determined that the non-transition period in which the specific background is not transferred is ended (YES in S5104), the non-transition period flag is turned OFF (S5105), which will be described later. The transition period flag indicating that the background transition determination is to be performed is set to ON (S5106), and the “background rank flag 1” indicating that the background rank of the specific background is “rank 1” is set to ON (S5107). , The process proceeds to S5108. In S5108, a specific background execution command for executing a specific background corresponding to the game mode is set (S5108), and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S5102 that the non-transition period flag is not ON, that is, it is a transition period in which the background transition determination is being executed (NO in S5102), the identification according to the game mode and the set background rank flag A specific background execution command for executing the background is set (S5110), and the process ends.

  Here, the background rank of the specific background indicates the order of change of the specific background, and specifically, the display modes of FIGS. 58 and 59 are used. FIG. 58 is a diagram showing the background in the normal mode, and FIG. 58 (a) shows one scene in which the normal background is displayed in the normal mode. FIG. 58B shows a scene in which the specific background of the background rank 1 in the normal mode is displayed. In the specific background of the background rank 1, a rank display portion 213 indicating the background rank is provided at the upper right of the display screen 7a, and the characters “spring” indicating background rank 1 are displayed on the rank display portion 213. It is displayed. In addition, as the specific background pattern 210 in the specific background, a normal mode specific background 211 (specific character pattern) imitating cherry blossoms is displayed.

  FIG. 58 (c) shows a scene in which the specific background of the background rank 2 in the normal mode is displayed. In the specific background of the background rank 2, characters “summer” indicating that the background rank is 2 are displayed on the rank display portion 213. In addition, a specific background 211 for normal mode imitating a thick tree is displayed as the specific background pattern 210 in the specific background. FIG. 58D shows a scene in which the specific background of the background rank 3 in the normal mode is displayed. In the specific background of the background rank 3, characters “autumn” indicating that the background rank is 3 are displayed on the rank display portion 213. In addition, the specific background 211 for normal mode imitating autumn leaves is displayed as the specific background pattern 210 in the specific background.

FIG. 58 (e) shows one scene in which the specific background of the background rank 4 in the normal mode is displayed. In the specific background of the background rank 4, characters “winter” indicating that the background rank is 4 are displayed on the rank display portion 213. In addition, the specific background 211 for normal mode imitating a snowman is displayed as the specific background pattern 210 in the specific background. In this way, as the specific background in the normal mode, there are four types of specific backgrounds having different background ranks, and when it is determined to shift between specific backgrounds in the transition determination described later, The background changes step-up in the order of background rank 1 → 2 → 3 → 4. As a result, the player thinks that the jackpot is approaching, and can increase the sense of expectation for the jackpot. In addition, the player can intuitively recognize how many stages have changed since the specific background changes in a production mode indicating a predetermined order such as spring → summer → autumn → winter.

  FIG. 59 is a diagram showing the background in the specific mode, and FIG. 59 (a) shows one scene in which the normal background is displayed in the specific mode. FIG. 59B shows a scene in which the specific background of the background rank 1 in the specific mode is displayed. In the specific background of the background rank 1, as the specific background pattern 210 in the specific background, a specific mode specific background 212 (specific character pattern) imitating a bird is displayed. FIG. 59C shows a scene in which the specific background of the background rank 2 in the specific mode is displayed. In the specific background of background rank 2, as the specific background pattern 210 in the specific background, a specific mode specific background 212 (specific character pattern) that imitates more birds than the background rank 1 is displayed.

  FIG. 59D shows a scene in which the specific background of the background rank 3 in the specific mode is displayed. In the specific background of the background rank 3, as the specific background pattern 210 in the specific background, a specific mode specific background 212 (specific character pattern) imitating a larger number of birds than the background rank 2 is displayed. FIG. 59 (e) shows a scene in which the specific background of the background rank 4 in the specific mode is displayed. In the specific background of the background rank 4, as the specific background pattern 210 in the specific background, the specific mode specific background 212 (specific character pattern) imitating a larger number (the most) of birds than the background rank 3 is displayed. Yes. Further, since the player changes in a production manner in which the number of specific character designs increases stepwise in a specific background, it is possible to intuitively recognize how many steps have changed.

[Specific background end processing]
Next, the specific background end process (S4417) according to the second embodiment that is executed when a change stop command is received will be described with reference to FIG. 57 (S4417). In the specific background end process (S4417) of the second embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not the specific background flag is ON (S5201). If it is determined in S5201 that the specific background flag is not ON, that is, the specific background is not executed (NO in S5201), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in S5201 that the specific background flag is ON (YES in S5201), then it is determined whether the non-transition period flag is ON (S5202), and the non-transition period flag is ON, that is, If it is determined that the specific background does not end (YES in S5202), the process ends without executing the background shift determination.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S5202 that the non-transition period flag is not ON, that is, it is a transition period in which the specific background can be terminated (NO in S5202), then background transition determination is performed (S5203), and the processing of S5204 is performed. Transition. Here, the background shift determination is executed based on a random value (acquired information) acquired at a predetermined timing (for example, when a change start command is received) and a background shift determination table (not shown). In this embodiment, the probability of maintaining the current specific background (background rank) is 30%, the probability of increasing the background rank of the specific background by one step is 30%, and the probability of ending the specific background and shifting to the normal background is 40. % Is set. These probabilities are not limited to such distribution probabilities and can be set as appropriate.

  In S5204, as a result of the background shift determination, it is determined whether to shift to the normal background (S5204). If it is determined to shift to the normal background, that is, to end the specific background (YES in S5204), then the specific background flag Is turned off (S5208), then the background rank flag is turned off (S5209), the transition period flag is turned off (S5210), and the process ends. As a result, the specific background is terminated and the normal background (for example, the mode shown in FIG. 58A or FIG. 59A) is entered.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S5204 that the transition to the normal background is not performed (NO in S5204), it is then determined whether or not the transition is made to another specific background (S5205). If it is determined in S5205 that the display does not shift to another specific background, that is, the specific background of the current background rank is to be continuously displayed (NO in S5205), the process ends. If it is determined in S5205 that the background is shifted to another specific background, that is, it is determined that the background is shifted to a specific background higher than the current background rank (YES in S5205), the background rank is increased by one step and stored (S5206). The currently set background rank flag is turned OFF, the background rank flag corresponding to the next background rank is turned ON (S5207), and the process ends.

  As described above, the execution of the pre-production related to the pre-determination is set as the non-transition period in which the specific background (specific production mode) is definitely executed, and the variation display of the production symbol related to the pre-determination (specific background) Even after ending, the specific background is not immediately terminated, but the specific background is continued, and further, the specific background is stepped up to be changeable. Thereby, it is possible to maintain a player's sense of expectation for jackpot when executing a specific background for a long period of time. This also makes it difficult for the player to recognize the transition timing (start timing and end timing) of the specific background (specific effect mode), and enhances the game entertainment.

  As mentioned above, although an Example and other aspects were described as an embodiment of the present invention, the present invention is not limited to these, and unless it deviates from the range described in each claim, The present invention is not limited, and it is possible to appropriately add an improvement based on the knowledge that a person skilled in the art normally has, and that the person skilled in the art can easily replace it.

[Other aspects]
Further, in the high and low base state described in the first embodiment, the specific mode or the second specific mode may be set. In addition, in both the low probability low base state and the high probability low base state game state, the normal mode and the specific mode (second specific mode) can be executed, and the game for executing the specific mode (second specific mode) You may make it interesting.

  Further, in the first embodiment, in the time determination, the greater the value of the specific mode count counter (the more the more), the higher the possibility of selecting a quick time as the time for performing the execution determination. Instead of such a mode, the smaller the value of the specific mode count counter (the smaller the value), the higher the possibility of selecting a faster time as the time for performing execution determination.

  In addition, the “preliminary effect (continuous prior effect)” in the second embodiment is the result of the change display (target change) of a specific special symbol (effect design) from the change display of the specific special symbol (effect design). A game effect that can be shown to the player using the previous variable display and a plurality of variable displays of the specific special symbol (effect symbol) (by setting the background as the specific background during these periods). It is. In this pre-production, there is a case where the production is performed before starting the change display (target fluctuation) of a specific special design (production design) that is the target of the pre-production. "Or" continuous prior performance " It should be noted that the continuous notice effect can be executed using a plurality of continuous change displays, and may be executed only in one change display (target change). These are referred to as advance production (continuous advance production). In addition, it is assumed that a prior effect in the case of being executed only in one variation display (target variation) is included in the continuous prior effect. Further, the sub-control unit that executes this “preliminary effect” is also referred to as “preliminary effect execution means”.

  In Example 2, when the specific background is executed, by setting the first special symbol hold count or the second special symbol hold count at that time in the stay counter, the number of variable displays corresponding to the hold count, that is, The period until the variable display related to the pre-production is executed is a non-transition period in which the specific background is not terminated. Instead of or in addition to this, a plurality of specific backgrounds may be provided, and the period to be the non-transition period may be varied depending on the specific background to be executed (according to the preliminary determination result). For example, a period longer than the number of holdings when executing a specific background (the aspect of the second embodiment) (for example, until 10 fluctuation displays are executed) is set as a non-transition period, and the subsequent is set as a transition period May be. On the other hand, a period shorter than the number of suspensions when executing a specific background (the aspect of the second embodiment) (for example, until 10 fluctuation displays are executed) is set as a non-transition period, and then the transition is made. A period may be set. In this case, since there is a possibility that the specific background may end before executing the variable display related to the prior determination, it is desirable to set when the possibility of big hit is low. Of course, depending on the specific background to be executed (according to the result of prior determination), when the number of variable displays corresponding to the number of holds is set as a non-transition period, and the period is shorter than the number of variable displays corresponding to the number of holds (small number of variable displays) And a case where a period longer than the number of variable displays corresponding to the number of holds (a large number of variable display times) is set as the non-transition period.

  Further, in the second embodiment, it is possible to shift to another specific background based on the result of the background shift determination during execution of the specific background, and the background rank changes in the order of 1 → 2 → 3 → 4. It was supposed to be. Alternatively, a plurality of specific backgrounds may be randomly transferred during execution of the specific background. In the case of sequential transition, the background rank 4 is followed by the background rank 1, and then the order is sequentially changed again. It may be a thing.

  In the above-described embodiments, etc., the number of rounds of the jackpot game has two types of “2R” and “15R”. However, the number of rounds is not limited to this, and the number of rounds is 3 It may be more than one type, or only one type. Furthermore, the opening pattern of the first grand prize opening 30 and the second big prize opening 35 (V attacker) is not limited to the above-described embodiment. For example, the opening time and the number of times of opening per round are various. It is possible to adopt the embodiment.

  Further, in the above-described embodiments, the possibility of passing the V becomes higher (becomes easier) and lower (substantially) depending on the length of the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 (V attacker) in the V round. If it becomes impossible). That is, when the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 in the V round is relatively long, it becomes easy to enter the game ball into the second big prize opening 35, and the second big prize opening 35 It is assumed that at least one of the game balls that have entered the ball passes through the specific area 39 almost certainly, and when the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 in the V round is relatively short, the second big prize It is difficult (substantially impossible) to enter the game ball into the mouth 35, so that the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39. Instead, a movable piece that opens and closes a specific area is provided, and the movable piece is operated based on the number of balls entered into the second big prize opening 35 in the V round (count value by the number of entered balls counting means). Depending on the operation mode, the possibility of passing V may be different. For example, in the case where the movable piece is operated based on a first predetermined number (for example, first) of balls in the second grand prize winning opening 35 in the V round, the operation mode of the movable piece may be V-passable. When the movable piece is operated based on the second predetermined number (for example, any one of the second to the prescribed number) of balls, the movement piece is moved to a lower (substantially impossible) mode. The operation mode is a mode in which the possibility of passing V is high. Then, the big hit where the movable piece operates only in a mode with a low possibility of passing V in the V round, that is, the big hit where the movable piece operates only based on the first predetermined number of balls entering the second big prize opening 35. “V non-passing expected big hit”, which is a big hit that may be operated in a mode with a low possibility of passing V or a mode with a high possibility of passing V, that is, a first predetermined to the second big winning opening 35 The big hit on which the movable piece operates based on the number of incoming balls and the second predetermined number of incoming balls may be referred to as “V passing expected big hit”. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to determine whether or not the probability variation function is activated (whether or not a high probability state is generated) based on whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area, as in the above-described embodiment.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the player is given a gaming privilege of generating a high probability state based on the fact that the game ball has passed the specific area 39 in the V round during the big hit game (during special game) However, the privilege referred to in the present invention is not limited to the occurrence of a high probability state. For example, it gives a player some kind of benefit, such as a high base state that increases the frequency of game balls entering the start opening, or a variation time shortened state that shortens the variation time of identification information (normal state). If there is, the content (type) of the privilege does not matter. Moreover, based on having passed the specific area | region for the game ball | bowl, you may provide one privilege, or you may provide a some privilege.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the example in which the present invention is applied to the pachinko (the so-called “V accuracy machine”) having the specific region 39 as the probability changing operation port is illustrated. In a game machine of a type that determines whether or not to give a high probability state based on the result of the special symbol success / failure determination result (the type of jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed) (so-called “symbol change machine”) However, the present invention is applicable. Alternatively, the present invention can also be applied to a type of gaming machine that does not have a probability variation function. In addition, a special area (V area) is provided in the big winning opening that can be entered when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a small hit, and a game ball that has entered the big winning opening at the time of a small hit game is The present invention can also be applied to one type and two types of pachinko gaming machines in which a big hit game is executed based on the V pass when passing through a specific area (V pass).

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the control process (so-called special figure 2) that digests the second special figure reservation (change display of the second special symbol) in preference to the first special figure hold (change display of the first special symbol). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and control processing (so-called special figure 1 priority fluctuation) in which the first special figure reservation is prioritized over the second special figure reservation may be used. Alternatively, priority 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. It is good also as a control process (a so-called entering order (memory order) fluctuation) control process. Also, instead of the special figure 2 priority fluctuation in the above-described embodiment, the fluctuation display of the first special symbol and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol (digestion of the first special figure hold and digestion of the second special figure hold). You may employ | adopt the control processing (so-called special figure 1, 2 simultaneous fluctuation | variation) performed in parallel.

[Others]
Further, as a reference invention of the gaming machine described above, the following may be used.
(Reference invention 1)
The gaming machine of the reference invention 1-1 mainly related to the embodiment 1 is
Identification information display means for variably displaying identification information based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
A game effect execution means capable of executing a game effect in accordance with the variation display of the identification information;
A special game executing means for executing a special game when the result of the variation display of the identification information is a specific result,
As an effect mode of the game effect, while having a plurality of effect modes including a specific effect mode, the plurality of effect modes are effect modes with different display modes,
Specific production mode determination means for performing execution determination to determine whether to execute the specific production mode;
A time determination means for performing a time determination for determining a time at which the specific performance mode determination means performs the execution determination;
It is characterized by providing.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is provided with a game effect execution means for executing a game effect in accordance with a variable display of identification information, and includes a plurality of effect modes with different display modes, including a specific effect mode as a game effect effect mode. have. Moreover, the specific production | generation aspect determination means which performs the execution determination which determines whether a specific production | generation aspect is performed, and the time determination means which performs the time determination which determines the time which performs an execution determination are provided. Accordingly, it is possible to provide execution determination as to whether or not to execute the specific effect mode, and timing determination to determine the timing for performing the execution determination, making it difficult for the player to predict the execution time of the specific effect mode. In addition, as the “display mode having different display modes”, for example, a display mode (display unit) with a different background pattern, a display mode (display unit) with a different color, or a display screen (display unit). There can be mentioned a production mode in which the color, pattern, shape, and type of displayed character picture are different. Therefore, the period for executing the “specific effect mode” includes a period for displaying a background of a specific pattern, a period for displaying a specific character, and the like. In addition, it has a variable entrance that can be changed between a state where a game ball can enter and a state where a game ball cannot enter, and a variable entrance can be entered in special games. It is good also as a state.

In addition, the gaming machine of reference invention 1-2 is the gaming machine of reference invention 1-1.
A variation number counting means for counting the number of times of variation display of the identification information;
The time determination means is configured to determine a time for performing the execution determination from a plurality of times determined by the number of times of display of the identification information.
The specific effect mode determination means performs the execution determination based on a count value of the variation count counting means being a time determined by the time determination means.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is provided with a fluctuation number counting means for counting the number of times the identification information is changed, and the time determination means determines the execution determination time from a plurality of times determined by different variable display times. The specific effect mode determination means performs the execution determination at the time determined by the time determination means based on the count value of the variation count counting means. Thereby, when the player displays the identification information in a variably displayed manner, the specific effect mode is executed at any time during the game, and the gaming interest can be enhanced.

  In addition, by executing the specific performance mode at a timing not predicted by the player, the player feels that some kind of gaming privilege has been given, and enhances the gaming interest and continues the game ( Will also be a factor). As a result, the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.

In addition, the gaming machine of reference invention 1-3 is the gaming machine of reference invention 1-2,
A determination number counting unit that counts the number of execution determinations of the specific effect mode determination unit;
The time determination means includes
The variation display of the identification information is better when the timing determination is performed when the count value of the determination count counting means is the first count than when the timing determination is performed when the count value of the determination count counting means is the second count. This is characterized in that there is a high possibility that the time when the number of times is small is determined as the time when the execution determination is performed.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is provided with a determination number counting unit that counts the number of execution determinations, and the timing determination unit is configured to determine the timing when the count value of the determination number counting unit is the first number. It is assumed that there is a high possibility that an earlier time (a time when the number of fluctuation display times is smaller) will be determined as a time for performing the execution than when the time is determined. That is, the determination contents of the execution determination timing (timing, time distribution, etc.) differ depending on the count value of the determination frequency counting means when performing the timing determination. Thereby, the execution timing of a specific production | presentation aspect becomes still more difficult to predict, and it becomes possible to raise a game entertainment interest with respect to execution of a specific production | presentation aspect.

  In the present invention, a determination number counting means for counting the number of execution determinations is provided, and the contents of determination of the execution determination timing (timing, time distribution, etc.) differ depending on the number of execution determinations (using different timing determination tables). To determine the execution judgment time). Instead of such an aspect, it is possible to provide execution number counting means for counting the number of times it is determined that the specific effect aspect is to be executed in the execution determination, and the determination content of the execution determination time may be different depending on the execution number. In addition, a non-execution frequency counting unit that counts the number of times that it is determined not to execute the specific effect mode in the execution determination, and the determination content of the next execution determination time may be different depending on the number of times determined not to be executed in the execution determination. Good. In addition, the count values of the determination count counting means, the execution count counting means, and the non-execution count counting means are reset (initialized) at a predetermined timing such as power ON / OFF, occurrence of jackpot, acquisition of a specific random number, or a predetermined game period. May be.

In addition, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-4 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-3,
The first number is larger than the second number.

  According to such a gaming machine, the timing determination means determines the timing when the count value of the determination count counting means is the first count greater than the second count, rather than the timing determination when the count count is the second count. In addition, it is assumed that there is a high possibility that an early time (a time when the number of fluctuation display times is small) is determined as a time for performing the execution determination. Thereby, it is possible to execute the specific effect mode with a small number of variable display times (short game period) when the time determination is performed when the count value of the determination number counting means is large. Moreover, when a game is played for a long period of time, it is possible to execute more specific effects and enhance the game entertainment.

  For example, the second count is a case where the count value of the determination count counter is an initial value (for example, 1), and the first count is a case where the count value of the determination count counter is a value indicating the second or later (for example, 2 or more). Also good. Further, the third number and the fourth number that are larger than the first number may be provided, and the distribution of the timing for performing the execution determination may be different.

In addition, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-5 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 to Reference Invention 1-4.
A specific effect mode ending unit for ending the specific effect mode when the game effect executing unit executes the specific effect mode;
The specific effect mode ending means determines whether or not to end the specific effect mode after the specific effect mode is executed, and after the number of times the variable display of the identification information is changed to the specific number. If it is not determined to end the effect mode, the specific effect mode is continued, and if it is determined to end the specific effect mode, the specific effect mode is ended.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is assumed that the specific effect mode ending means for ending the specific effect mode being executed is provided. The specific effect mode ending means is specified when it is determined that the specific effect mode end determination is made after the variation display count of the identification information after execution of the specific effect mode has reached the specific number of times, and the determination ends. The production mode ends. Thereby, when a specific production | presentation aspect is performed, it becomes difficult for a player to predict the timing which complete | finishes a specific production | presentation aspect, ensuring execution of a fixed period, and it becomes possible to raise a game interest.

(Reference invention 2)
In addition, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 mainly related to Example 1 is
Identification information display means for variably displaying identification information based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
A game effect execution means capable of executing a game effect in accordance with the variation display of the identification information;
A special game executing means for executing a special game when the result of the variation display of the identification information is a specific result,
As an effect mode of the game effect, while having a plurality of effect modes including a specific effect mode, the plurality of effect modes are effect modes with different display modes,
Having a plurality of execution conditions as execution conditions of the specific rendering mode;
The game effect execution means executes the specific effect mode when any execution condition is satisfied.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is provided with a game effect execution means for executing a game effect in accordance with a variable display of identification information, and includes a plurality of effect modes with different display modes, including a specific effect mode as a game effect effect mode. have. Further, the execution condition for executing the specific effect mode has a plurality of execution conditions, and the specific effect mode is executed when any of the execution conditions is satisfied. Thereby, the transition pattern to a specific production | presentation aspect diversifies, it becomes possible to make the player difficult to predict the execution time of a specific production | presentation aspect while improving the feasibility of a specific production | presentation aspect. This also makes it possible to enhance the gaming interest.

The gaming machine of reference invention 2-2 is the gaming machine of reference invention 2-1,
Specific production mode determination means for performing execution determination to determine whether to execute the specific production mode;
A timing determination unit that performs a timing determination to determine a timing at which the specific effect mode determination unit performs the execution determination;
The execution condition has a first execution condition,
The first execution condition is satisfied by determining that the specific effect mode is to be executed in an execution determination performed at a time determined by the time determination means.

  According to such a gaming machine, it includes a specific effect mode determination unit that performs execution determination to determine whether or not to execute a specific effect mode, and a timing determination unit that performs timing determination to determine a timing for performing the execution determination. ing. In addition, an execution determination as to whether or not to execute the specific effect mode and a timing determination for determining the timing for performing the execution determination are provided, and the first execution condition that triggers (starts) the specific effect mode is determined as the time determination. It is determined that the specific effect mode is to be executed in the execution determination performed at the time determined in (1). Thereby, it becomes possible for a player to make it difficult to predict the execution time of a specific production | presentation aspect.

In addition, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-3 has a second execution condition as the execution condition in the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-2,
The second execution condition is satisfied by executing a variation display of the identification information a specific number of times from a predetermined time.

  According to such a gaming machine, the second execution condition that triggers the execution of the specific effect mode is to execute the variable display of the identification information a specific number of times from a predetermined time. That is, if the predetermined number of times of variation display is executed from a predetermined time, it is possible to execute the specific effect form without determining that the execution is executed. Thereby, the feasibility of a specific production | presentation aspect is improved and it becomes possible to improve game entertainment. In addition, examples of the predetermined time for starting counting the number of times the identification information is changed include a time when a special game is executed, a specific random number is acquired, or a power is turned on.

(Reference invention 3)
In addition, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-1 mainly related to Example 1 is
Identification information display means for variably displaying identification information based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
A game effect execution means capable of executing a game effect in accordance with the variation display of the identification information;
A special game executing means for executing a special game when the result of the variation display of the identification information is a specific result,
As an effect mode of the game effect, while having a plurality of effect modes including a specific effect mode, the plurality of effect modes are effect modes with different display modes,
Having a plurality of end conditions as end conditions of the specific performance mode;
The game effect execution means ends the specific effect mode and executes another effect mode regardless of which end condition is satisfied.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is provided with a game effect execution means for executing a game effect in accordance with a variable display of identification information, and includes a plurality of effect modes with different display modes, including a specific effect mode as a game effect effect mode. have. In addition, as an end condition for ending the specific effect mode being executed (a transition condition for shifting to another effect mode), there are a plurality of end conditions, and the specific effect mode is selected regardless of which end condition is satisfied. It is supposed to end and shift to another production mode. Thereby, the end pattern (transition pattern to other effect modes) of a specific effect aspect diversifies, and it becomes possible for a player to make it difficult to predict the end time of a specific effect aspect. In addition, this makes it possible to increase a sense of expectation for the continuation of the specific performance mode and to enhance the game entertainment interest.

In addition, the gaming machine of reference invention 3-2 is the gaming machine of reference invention 3-1,
Having a plurality of execution conditions as execution conditions of the specific rendering mode;
The first-stage game effect executing means is characterized in that the specific effect mode is executed when any execution condition is satisfied.

  According to such a gaming machine, the execution condition for executing the specific effect mode has a plurality of execution conditions, and the specific effect mode is executed when any of the execution conditions is satisfied. Thereby, the transition pattern to a specific production | presentation aspect diversifies, it becomes possible to make the player difficult to predict the execution time of a specific production | presentation aspect while improving the feasibility of a specific production | presentation aspect.

The gaming machine of reference invention 3-3 is the gaming machine of reference invention 3-2.
The specific display mode executed by satisfying different execution conditions has different end conditions as the end conditions.

  According to such a gaming machine, there are a plurality of execution conditions and end conditions for the specific display mode, and the end differs depending on which execution condition is executed and the specific display mode being executed is executed. The condition is a condition for terminating the specific display mode. This makes it possible to vary the end pattern of the specific display mode according to the established execution condition even if the effect mode to be executed is the same, and diversify the transition pattern (start pattern and end pattern) of the specific display mode. It becomes possible to do. This also makes it difficult for the player to predict the start time and end time of the specific performance mode.

In addition, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-4 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-1 to Reference Invention 3-3,
As the termination condition, it has a first termination condition,
The first end condition is characterized in that the end condition is satisfied when it is determined by the end determination that the first end condition is ended.

  According to such a gaming machine, the end condition is satisfied when it is determined to be ended by the end determination, and the end condition is not satisfied (the specific effect mode is continued) when it is not determined to be ended by the end determination. . Thereby, it becomes possible for the player to make it difficult to predict the end time of the specific effect mode.

In addition, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-5 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-1 to Reference Invention 3-4.
The termination condition has a second termination condition,
The second end condition is satisfied by executing a specific number of changes in the identification information after the specific display mode is executed.

  According to such a gaming machine, during the execution of the specific display mode, the end condition is established by executing a predetermined specific number of variable displays, and the specific display mode is ended. Thereby, it becomes possible for the player to make it difficult to predict the end time of the specific effect mode.

The gaming machine of reference invention 3-6 is the gaming machine of reference invention 3-2 or reference invention 3-3.
Specific production mode determination means for performing execution determination to determine whether to execute the specific production mode;
A timing determination unit that performs a timing determination to determine a timing at which the specific effect mode determination unit performs the execution determination;
The execution conditions include a first execution condition and a second execution condition,
The first execution condition is established by determining to execute the specific effect mode in an execution determination performed at a time determined by the time determination means,
The second execution condition is established by executing a variation display of the identification information a specific number of times from a predetermined time.

  According to such a gaming machine, it includes a specific effect mode determination unit that performs execution determination to determine whether or not to execute a specific effect mode, and a timing determination unit that performs timing determination to determine a timing for performing the execution determination. ing. In addition, an execution determination as to whether or not to execute the specific effect mode and a timing determination for determining the timing for performing the execution determination are provided, and the first execution condition that triggers (starts) the specific effect mode is determined as the time determination. It is determined that the specific effect mode is to be executed in the execution determination performed at the time determined in (1). In addition, the second execution condition that triggers the execution of the specific effect mode is to execute the variable display of the identification information a specific number of times from a predetermined time. That is, if the predetermined number of times of variation display is executed from a predetermined time, it is possible to execute the specific effect form without determining that the execution is executed. Thereby, the feasibility of a specific production | presentation aspect is improved and it becomes possible to improve game entertainment. In addition, examples of the predetermined time for starting counting the number of times the identification information is changed include a time when a special game is executed, a specific random number is acquired, or a power is turned on.

The gaming machine of reference invention 3-7 is the gaming machine of reference invention 3-6.
As the termination condition, there are a first termination condition and a second termination condition,
When the first end condition is determined to be ended by the end determination, the end condition is satisfied.
The second end condition is established by executing a specific number of changes in the identification information after executing the specific display mode.
When the first execution condition is satisfied and the specific display mode is executed, the first display condition is terminated.
When the second execution condition is satisfied and the specific display mode is executed, the process is terminated by the second end condition.

  According to such a gaming machine, as the execution condition of the specific effect mode, by executing the first execution condition that is established when it is determined to be executed by the time determination and the execution determination, and the specific number of fluctuation displays from the predetermined time. And a second execution condition that is satisfied. In addition, as the end condition of the specific effect mode, the first end condition that is satisfied when it is determined that the end is determined by the end determination, and the second end that is satisfied by executing the specific display mode and then performing the variable display of the specific number of times. Conditions. Then, when the specific effect mode is executed when the first execution condition is satisfied, the end condition is set as the end condition, and when the specific effect mode is executed when the second execution condition is satisfied, the second end Satisfaction of the condition is an end condition. Thereby, even when the specific effect mode which is the same effect mode is executed, the specific effect mode can be ended under different end conditions, and it is difficult for the player to predict the end time of the specific effect mode. Is possible.

(Other reference inventions)
In addition, in the gaming machine of another reference invention, the timing determination performed by the timing determination unit may be performed based on the end of the specific effect mode (when the specific effect mode ends or when the next variation starts after the specific effect mode ends). ). Alternatively, the timing may be determined when a power-on command is received (backup power is turned off). Alternatively, the timing may be determined when a power recovery command is received after power interruption (power on with backup). Moreover, you may determine time based on completion | finish of a special game. Moreover, you may perform time determination, when it determines with not performing a specific effect aspect by execution determination, or when determining with performing a specific effect aspect.

  Further, the count value of the determination number counting means may be initialized (reset) at a predetermined timing such as execution of a special game. When the number of variable display times according to the second execution condition arrives during the execution of the game effect based on the pre-determination (pre-determination effect), the specific effect mode may not be executed. Similarly, when the execution timing of the execution determination according to the first execution condition arrives during the execution of the game effect based on the pre-determination (pre-determination effect), the execution determination may not be executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the gaming effect (preliminary determination effect) being executed from being hindered by a change in the effect mode that is unrelated to the result of the determination as to whether or not the game is successful. In addition, when the specific effect mode is not executed by executing the prior determination effect, the timing determination may be performed after the prior determination effect is finished, and an execution opportunity of the specific effect mode may be given again.

(Reference invention 4)
In addition, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-1 mainly related to Example 2 is
Identification information display means for variably displaying identification information based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
A game effect execution means capable of executing a game effect in accordance with the variation display of the identification information;
A special game executing means for executing a special game when the result of the variation display of the identification information is a specific result,
As an effect mode of the game effect, while having a plurality of effect modes including a specific effect mode (special background), the plurality of effect modes are effect modes with different display modes,
Specific production mode determination means for performing execution determination to determine whether to execute the specific production mode;
Transition determination means for performing a transition determination for determining whether to shift the specific rendering mode to another rendering mode when the specific rendering mode is executed,
The predetermined period after the execution of the specific performance mode is a non-transition period in which no transition determination is performed
After the elapse of the non-transition period, it is a transition period for performing the transition determination,
In the transition period, when the transition determining unit determines to shift the specific effect mode to another effect mode, the game effect executing unit executes another effect mode, and the transition determining unit determines the specific effect mode. If it is not determined to shift to another effect mode, the game effect execution means executes the specific effect mode.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is provided with a game effect execution means for executing a game effect in accordance with a variable display of identification information, and includes a plurality of effect modes with different display modes, including a specific effect mode as a game effect effect mode. have. Moreover, it determines whether the specific production | generation aspect determination means which performs the execution determination which determines whether a specific production | generation aspect is performed, and when it transfers to another production aspect different from a specific production | presentation aspect when a specific production | presentation aspect is performed. Transition judging means. Further, the predetermined period after execution of the specific performance mode is a non-transition period in which the transition determination is not performed, the transition period in which the transition determination is performed after the non-transition period has elapsed, and the transition period is determined to transition in the transition determination. When it shifts to another production | presentation aspect and it does not determine with transfer determination, it will continue the specific production | presentation aspect.

  Thereby, when a specific production mode is executed, a non-transition period can be set to ensure a predetermined execution period, and a transition period after the non-transition period can also be determined by the transition determination. By changing the mode to continuation or transition, it is possible to diversify the transition timing of the specific performance mode. This also makes it difficult for the player to predict the execution time of the specific effect mode, and increases the sense of expectation due to the continuation of the specific effect mode.

  In addition, as the “display mode having different display modes”, for example, a display mode (display unit) with a different background pattern, a display mode (display unit) with a different color, or a display screen (display unit). There can be mentioned a production mode in which the color, pattern, shape, and type of displayed character picture are different. Therefore, the period for executing the “specific effect mode” includes a period for displaying a background of a specific pattern, a period for displaying a specific character, and the like.

  Note that the length of the transition period depends on the result of the transition determination, but the non-transition period may be a period having a different length depending on the situation when the specific effect mode is executed. Of course, the same period may be set in advance. Further, a variable entrance that can be changed to a state where a game ball can enter, a state where a game ball cannot enter, and a state where the game ball cannot enter, In this case, special game execution means for executing a special game for making the variable entrance into a state in which the entrance is possible may be provided.

In addition, the gaming machine of reference invention 4-2 is the gaming machine of reference invention 4-1,
The non-transition period is determined based on the number of variable display of the identification information,
The shift determination performed by the shift determination means is performed in accordance with the change display of the identification information.

  According to such a gaming machine, the non-transition period in which the specific effect mode is continued is determined based on the number of times the identification information is varied and the transition determination is performed along with the variation display of the identification information. That is, the non-transition period progresses based on the identification information being displayed in a variable manner, and the transition determination in the transition period after the non-transition period has elapsed is also performed based on the identification information being displayed in a variable manner. As a result, the specific performance mode shifts at a predetermined timing during the game, and it is possible to give a sense of expectation that the specific performance mode will continue each time the identification information is displayed in a variable manner, thereby enhancing the gaming interest. It becomes.

In addition, the gaming machine of reference invention 4-3 is the gaming machine of reference invention 4-1 or reference invention 4-2.
Acquisition information storage means capable of storing acquisition information acquired based on establishment of a predetermined condition as a hold;
Correct / incorrect determination means for determining correct / incorrect based on establishment of the predetermined condition;
Pre-determining means for performing pre-determination based on the establishment of the predetermined condition,
The special game execution means executes the special game when the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination means is a hit,
The success / failure determination unit is configured to determine whether or not the acquired information is correct when performing the variable display of the identification information.
The pre-determination means is to pre-determine the contents of the go / no-go determination when the predetermined condition is satisfied and before the go / no-go determination means makes the go / no-go determination,
The specific effect mode determination means performs execution determination when performing the preliminary determination by the prior determination means,
In the case where the specific effect mode is executed, the non-transition period is a period until the change display of the identification information to be subjected to the prior determination by the prior determination unit is performed.

  According to such a gaming machine, whether or not to determine whether or not to determine whether or not the variation of the identification information is displayed, and whether or not to determine whether or not to determine whether or not to determine whether or not the ball has entered the starting port and before the determination is made. Pre-determining means for determining. And execution determination of a specific production | presentation aspect is performed at the time of performing prior determination, and when the specific production | generation aspect is performed by execution determination, until the variation display of the identification information used as the object of the said prior determination is performed Is a non-transition period. As a result, the execution timing of the specific effect mode is set as the execution timing of the prior determination, and the result of the prior determination, that is, the contents of the validity determination can be shown by executing the specific effect mode. In addition, this makes it possible to increase the sense of expectation when the specific effect mode is executed, and to enhance the game entertainment. In addition, since the specific effect mode is executed at least until the variation display of the identification information to be subjected to the prior determination is executed, it is possible to maintain the gaming interest in a high state during this period.

  In addition, a start opening into which a game ball can enter may be provided, and the entrance of the game ball into the start opening may be established as a predetermined condition. Also, “based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (entering the start opening)” may be processed due to, for example, entering the start opening, or the processing time may be different.

The gaming machine of the reference invention 4-4 is the gaming machine of the reference invention 4-3.
In the case where the specific effect mode is executed, the transition period is set after the change display of the identification information to be preliminarily determined by the predetermining means ends.

  According to such a gaming machine, the transition period is after the end of the variable display of the identification information to be determined in advance. Thus, until the variation display of the identification information to be determined in advance is completed, the specific effect mode is reliably executed, and even after the variation display of the identification information to be determined in advance is completed, the transition determination is performed. Until it is determined that the specific effect mode is to be transferred, the specific effect mode can be continued. This makes it possible to maintain the player's expectation and enhance the gaming interest for a long time even after the display of variation of the identification information subject to prior determination that triggered the execution of the specific performance mode is completed. . In addition, this makes it difficult to predict the transition timing of the specific performance mode, and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment. Moreover, when the variable display is interrupted, the specific effect mode may be ended.

In addition, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-5 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-1 to Reference Invention 4-4.
As an effect aspect of the game effect, it has a first effect aspect,
In the transition period, the transition period is ended when the transition determination unit determines to shift the effect mode to the first effect mode.

  According to such a gaming machine, it has been determined that the game effect has a first effect mode in addition to the specific effect mode, and the transition to the first effect mode is performed during the transition period in which the specific effect mode is being executed. The transition period shall end. And a specific production | presentation aspect is complete | finished and a 1st production | generation aspect will be performed. Thereby, it becomes difficult to predict the transition timing from the specific effect mode to the first effect mode, and it is possible to enhance the gaming interest. The first effect mode is also referred to as a normal effect mode.

(Reference invention 5)
In addition, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 5-1 mainly related to Example 2 is
Identification information display means for variably displaying identification information based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
A game effect execution means capable of executing a game effect in accordance with the variation display of the identification information;
A special game executing means for executing a special game when the result of the variation display of the identification information is a specific result,
As an effect mode of the game effect, while having a plurality of effect modes including a specific effect mode (special background), the plurality of effect modes are effect modes with different display modes,
Specific production mode determination means for performing execution determination to determine whether to execute the specific production mode;
Transition determination means for performing a transition determination for determining whether to shift the specific rendering mode to another rendering mode when the specific rendering mode is executed,
In the period during which the specific effect mode is being executed, there is a non-transition period in which the transition determination is not performed and a transition period in which the transition determination is performed.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is provided with a game effect execution means for executing a game effect in accordance with a variable display of identification information, and includes a plurality of effect modes with different display modes, including a specific effect mode as a game effect effect mode. have. Moreover, it determines whether the specific production | generation aspect determination means which performs the execution determination which determines whether a specific production | generation aspect is performed, and when it transfers to another production aspect different from a specific production | presentation aspect when a specific production | presentation aspect is performed. Transition judging means. In addition, in the period during which the specific effect mode is being executed, the transition determination is not performed (that is, the specific effect mode is continued), and the transition period in which the transition determination is performed (that is, the specific effect mode can be ended) have.

  As a result, during execution of the specific performance mode, the non-transition period can surely ensure the execution of the specific performance mode, and the transition period can be continued or transitioned by the transition determination, It is possible to diversify the transition timing of the specific performance mode. This also makes it difficult for the player to predict the execution time of the specific effect mode, and increases the sense of expectation due to the continuation of the specific effect mode.

  Further, in the execution period of the specific effect mode, the non-transition period may be set first and the transition period may be set later. A limited period may be provided in the non-transition period. For example, it may be limited by the number of times the identification information is changed (20 times or the like), or may be limited by the passage of time (5 minutes or the like). When the time limit is reached, the specific effect mode is 100% terminated. Further, the limit period of the transition period may be shorter than the non-transition period. Thereby, it can prevent that the execution period of a specific production | presentation aspect becomes redundant. Moreover, you may make the restriction | limiting period of a transition period longer than a non-transition period. Thereby, if it is not determined that the transition is determined by the transition determination, it is possible to execute the specific effect mode for as long a period as possible, and to enhance the game entertainment.

In addition, the gaming machine of reference invention 5-2 is the gaming machine of reference invention 5-1,
The predetermined period after the execution of the specific performance mode is a non-transition period in which no transition determination is performed
After the non-transition period has elapsed, a transition period in which a transition determination is made is made.

  According to such a gaming machine, the predetermined period after execution of the specific performance mode is a non-transition period in which the transition determination is not performed, the transition period in which the transition determination is performed after the non-transition period has elapsed, and the transition determination is performed in the transition period. If it is determined that the transition is made, the transition is made to another effect mode, and if it is not determined that the transition is determined by the transition determination, the specific effect mode is continued. Thereby, it becomes difficult for the player to predict the execution time of the specific effect mode, and it is possible to increase the sense of expectation due to the continuation of the specific effect mode and to enhance the game entertainment.

  Further, in the transition period, when the transition determination unit determines to shift the specific effect mode to another effect mode, the game effect execution unit executes another effect mode, and the transition determination unit performs the specific effect mode. When it is not determined that the aspect is shifted to another effect aspect, the game effect execution means may execute the specific effect aspect. Further, a variable entry port that can be changed to a state where a game ball can enter, a state where a game ball cannot enter, and a state where the game ball cannot enter, and the result of the change display of the identification information are specified results. In this case, special game execution means for executing a special game for making the variable entrance into a state in which the entrance is possible may be provided. Moreover, you may provide the specific effect aspect determination means which performs the execution determination which determines whether the said specific effect aspect is performed.

The gaming machine of reference invention 5-3 is the gaming machine of reference invention 5-1 or reference invention 5-2.
Acquisition information storage means capable of storing acquisition information acquired based on establishment of a predetermined condition as a hold;
Correct / incorrect determination means for determining correct / incorrect based on establishment of the predetermined condition;
Pre-determining means for performing pre-determination based on the establishment of the predetermined condition,
The special game execution means executes the special game when the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination means is a hit,
The success / failure determination unit is configured to determine whether or not the acquired information is correct when performing the variable display of the identification information.
The pre-determination means is to pre-determine the contents of the go / no-go determination when the predetermined condition is satisfied and before the go / no-go determination means makes the go / no-go determination,
The specific effect mode determining means determines whether or not to execute the specific effect mode based on the prior determination by the prior determination means.

  According to such a gaming machine, whether or not to determine whether or not to determine whether or not the variation of the identification information is displayed, and whether or not to determine whether or not to determine whether or not to determine whether or not the ball has entered the starting port and before the determination is made. Pre-determining means for determining. And the specific production | generation aspect determination means shall determine whether a specific production | generation aspect is performed based on the prior determination by a prior determination means. Thereby, it becomes possible to alert | report the content of the determination of a success / failure in advance by execution of a specific production | presentation aspect. Moreover, this makes it possible to increase the expectation for the execution of the specific performance mode and to enhance the game entertainment.

The gaming machine of reference invention 5-4 is the gaming machine of reference invention 5-3.
In the case where the specific effect mode is executed, the non-transition period is a period until the change display of the identification information to be subjected to the prior determination by the prior determination unit is performed.

  According to such a gaming machine, the execution determination of the specific effect mode is performed at the time of performing the prior determination, and when the specific effect mode is executed by the execution determination, the identification information to be subjected to the prior determination is determined. The period until the variable display is executed is a non-transition period. As a result, the execution timing of the specific effect mode is set as the execution timing of the prior determination, and the result of the prior determination, that is, the contents of the validity determination can be shown by executing the specific effect mode. In addition, this makes it possible to increase the sense of expectation when the specific effect mode is executed, and to enhance the game entertainment. In addition, since the specific effect mode is executed at least until the variation display of the identification information to be subjected to the prior determination is executed, it is possible to maintain the gaming interest in a high state during this period.

The gaming machine of reference invention 5-5 is the gaming machine of reference invention 5-3 or reference invention 5-4.
In the case where the specific effect mode is executed, the transition period is set after the change display of the identification information to be preliminarily determined by the predetermining means ends.

  According to such a gaming machine, the transition period is after the end of the variable display of the identification information to be determined in advance. Thus, until the variation display of the identification information to be determined in advance is completed, the specific effect mode is reliably executed, and even after the variation display of the identification information to be determined in advance is completed, the transition determination is performed. Until it is determined that the specific effect mode is to be transferred, the specific effect mode can be continued. This makes it possible to maintain the player's expectation and enhance the gaming interest for a long time even after the display of variation of the identification information subject to prior determination that triggered the execution of the specific performance mode is completed. . In addition, this makes it difficult to predict the transition timing of the specific performance mode, and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment. Moreover, when the variable display is interrupted, the specific effect mode may be ended.

In addition, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 5-6 is a gaming machine of Reference Invention 5-1 to Crime Invention 5-5,
As an effect mode of the game effect, it has a first effect mode and a second specific effect mode,
In the transition period, when the transition determination unit determines to shift the effect mode to the first effect mode, the first effect mode is executed to end the transition period,
In the transition period, when the transition determination means determines to shift the effect mode to the second specific effect mode, the second specific effect mode is executed and the transition period is continued. .

  According to such a gaming machine, as the effect mode of the game effect, in addition to the specific effect mode, the first effect mode and the second specific effect mode are provided, and the first effect is generated in the transition period in which the specific effect mode is being executed. The transition period ends when it is determined to shift to the mode. And a specific production | presentation aspect is complete | finished and a 1st production | generation aspect will be performed. On the other hand, in the transition period in which the specific effect mode is being executed, when it is determined to shift to the second specific effect mode, the specific effect mode is shifted to the second specific effect mode and the transition period is continued. Thereby, in the specific effect mode, the effect mode can be shifted to another specific effect mode (second specific effect mode). This makes it possible for the player to feel that his / her expectation has improved and to enhance the gaming interest. Further, this makes it difficult to predict the transition timing from the specific effect mode or the second specific effect mode to the first effect mode, and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment. The first effect mode is also referred to as a normal effect mode.

(Other reference inventions)
Moreover, you may have the 3rd specific production | presentation aspect and the 4th specific production | presentation aspect which do not end a transition period. Further, the transition to the second specific effect mode may be performed only during execution of the specific effect mode (instead of this, it may be more likely than during the execution of other effect modes). The transition to the third specific effect mode may be performed only during the execution of the second specific effect mode, and the transition to the fourth specific effect mode may be performed only during the execution of the third specific effect mode. It is good also as what to do. Further, in the transition period, the transition determination is performed for a plurality of effect modes including a specific effect mode (for example, the first to fourth specific effect modes) and the first effect mode (normal effect mode). .

  As a result, unless the transition period ends, the production mode is switched in a stepwise manner (stepping up), and it is possible to increase the sense of expectation for the big hit and to enhance the gaming interest. Moreover, you may provide the 2nd production aspect and the 3rd production aspect which complete | finish a transition period. The transition determination unit may perform transition determination during the transition period, but may not perform transition determination after the transition period ends. Moreover, you may provide the 2nd transition determination means which performs a transition determination after the transition period ends, and transfers an effect aspect. The effect mode to be transferred at this time may not include the specific effect mode (second specific effect mode, third specific effect mode, etc.).

  Also, if the player has a special specific effect mode and a big hit (when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode) during execution of the special specific effect mode (when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode), it is advantageous for the player It may be a big jackpot (probable big hit). Thereby, a player expects that a special specific production mode will be performed among a specific production mode, and when a special specific production mode is performed, a special specific production mode is in an execution period. In anticipation of the big hit, it becomes possible to enhance the entertainment interest.

  In addition, the non-transition period in which the transition determination is not performed includes a variable first non-transition period (for example, selected from 1 to 4 fluctuations) in which the period changes according to the game situation, and the period does not change depending on the game situation. The second non-transition period of a fixed type (for example, 5 fluctuations) may be used. In this case, the execution period of the specific effect mode can be configured by a first non-transition period, a second non-transition period, and a transition period. As a result, it is possible to reliably ensure a specific rendering mode execution period of a certain length.

  In addition, the first non-transition period is set from the start of the specific effect mode until the display of the variation of the identification information that is subject to prior determination by the prior determination unit is executed, and the second non-transition period is identified as the target of prior determination. The number of specific fluctuations after the change display of information is finished, and the transition period can be a period after the end of the second non-transition period. Since the length of the first non-transition period differs depending on the storage position (that is, the total number of reservations) for which the preliminary determination has been performed, if there is no second non-transition period, the specific effect mode is as a result. It may end in a very short period. On the other hand, regardless of the total number of holds, by providing the second non-transition period in which the specific effect mode is executed until the specific number of times of fluctuation display is reliably performed, the specific effect mode having a length longer than the specific period is surely executed. It becomes possible to secure a period, and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment interest.

  1 pachinko machine, 2 game board, 3 game area, 7 image display device, 7a display screen, 7b, effect design display area, 7c background display area, 8 effect design, 9a first effect hold, 9b second effect hold, 9c 1st effect hold display area (1st effect hold display part), 9d 2nd effect hold display area (2nd effect hold display part), 20 1st start opening, 21 2nd start opening, 30 1st big prize opening , 35 Second grand prize opening, 41a First special symbol display (first special symbol display unit), 41b Second special symbol display (second special symbol display unit), 80 Main control board (main control unit, game) Control means), 81 game control microcomputer (main control unit, game control means), 90 sub control board (sub control unit, effect control means), 91 effect control microcomputer (sub control unit, effect control means), 100 images Control board (image system Parts, presentation control means) 101 image control microcomputer (image control unit, presentation control means).

Claims (1)

Identification information display means for variably displaying identification information based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
A game effect execution means capable of executing a game effect in accordance with the variation display of the identification information;
A special game executing means for executing a special game when the result of the variation display of the identification information is a specific result,
As an effect mode of the game effect, while having a plurality of effect modes including a specific effect mode, the plurality of effect modes are effect modes with different display modes,
Having a plurality of execution conditions as execution conditions of the specific rendering mode;
The gaming machine is characterized in that the game effect execution means executes the specific effect mode when any execution condition is satisfied.

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