JP2018164502A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing eagerness for a game by increasing game amusement by a game performance with unexpectedness.SOLUTION: Performances by the game machine includes a selection performance to select one of plural selection target images on the basis of an input to input means. The selection performance includes a result display performance to display a specific image or a non-specific image different from the specific image as a result of selecting one of the selection target images on the basis of the input to the input means and a re-selection performance which displays a re-selection target image by decreasing the number of the selection target images, along with a performance of selecting one of the selection target images on the basis of the input to the input means. In a case where the re-selection performance is executed as a selection performance the result display performance can be executed thereafter.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 47

Description

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

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, the identification information is variably displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port, and if the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner, a predetermined benefit can be given to the player Those that perform special games are known. Some game machines of this type execute a predetermined game effect in accordance with a change display of identification information, and give notice of the feasibility of a special game depending on the effect mode of the game effect. In addition, there is a gaming machine that provides an effect button at a predetermined location of the gaming machine, causes the player to operate the effect button during execution of the game effect, and displays an effect display that gives notice of the feasibility of the special game based on the operation. It was. (For example, patent document 1).

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-150052

  In Patent Literature 1, a notice effect indicating a predetermined possibility is displayed as the possibility of executing a special game, the player is operated with the effect button in a state where the notice effect is displayed, and the notice effect is indicated based on the operation. It describes changing the feasibility of special games. According to this, since it is possible to change the executability of the special game once displayed, it is possible to maintain the game interest. However, since it only changes the feasibility of the special game shown at present, the change mode is monotonous, lacks unexpectedness, and a player who has come in contact with such a notice effect many times There is also a risk of reducing interest.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to enhance a game interest by an unexpected game effect and improve a game motivation.

The gaming machine of the first invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is
Identification information display means for variably displaying identification information based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
A variable entrance that can be changed between a state in which a game ball can enter and a state in which a game ball cannot enter,
A special game execution means for executing a special game for setting the variable entrance into a state in which a ball can be entered when the result of the variation display of the identification information is a specific result;
A game effect executing means for executing a predetermined game effect in accordance with the variation display of the identification information;
A gaming machine provided with an input means for a player to perform a predetermined input,
As the game effect, there is a selection effect for selecting any one of a plurality of selection target images based on an input to the input means,
The selection effect is
As a result of selecting any selection target image based on an input to the input means, a result display effect for displaying a specific image or a non-specific image different from the specific image, and any one based on an input to the input means With the effect of selecting the selection target image, the reselection effect of reducing the number of selection target images and displaying the selection target image again,
As the selection effect, when the reselection effect is executed, the result display effect can be executed thereafter.

  According to such a gaming machine, the player includes an input unit for performing a predetermined input, and has a selection effect for performing an effect using the input unit as a game effect to be executed in accordance with the variation display of the identification information. ing. The selection effect includes a result display effect that displays a specific image or a non-specific image as a result of selecting any selection target image from a plurality of selection target images based on an input to the input unit, and an input to the input unit. If the re-selection effect is executed without reducing the number of selection target images and displaying the selection target image again without displaying the result based on the result display effect Make it possible. As a result, when a result display effect that displays a specific image or a non-specific image is executed based on an input to the input means when the selection effect is executed, the selection target image is reduced and selection can be performed again. There is a case where a reselection effect is executed, and it is possible to enhance the game interest by an unexpected game effect.

Further, the gaming machine of the second invention is the gaming machine of the first invention,
The specific image indicates a higher possibility of execution of the special game than the non-specific image,
The game effect execution means includes:
In the selection effect, it is more likely that the result display effect after executing the reselection effect is more likely than the result display effect without executing the reselection effect. It is characterized by this.

  According to such a gaming machine, when a specific image is displayed in a selection effect, the possibility of executing a special game is higher than that in a case where a non-specific image is displayed. If the result display effect is performed after executing the result, the specific image is displayed with a higher possibility in the result display effect than when the result display effect is performed without executing the reselection effect. Thereby, when the selection effect is executed, the player inputs to the input means in anticipation of the display of the specific image, and when the re-selection effect is executed, the player displays the specific image, and consequently It is possible to further enhance the sense of expectation for special games and to enhance the gaming interests.

Further, the gaming machine of the third invention is the gaming machine of the first invention or the second invention,
The game effect execution means includes:
In the selection effect, a plurality of reselection effects can be executed,
As the selection target image decreases due to the reselection effect, the possibility that the specific image is displayed in the subsequent result display effect is high.

  According to such a gaming machine, a re-selection effect can be executed a plurality of times in the selection effect, and the specific image is displayed in the result display effect that is executed thereafter as the selection target image is reduced by the re-selection effect. The possibility is high. Thereby, when the reselection effect is executed a plurality of times in the selection effect, it is possible to further increase the player's expectation for displaying the specific image (execution of the special game).

The gaming machine of the fourth invention is the gaming machine of the first invention to the third invention,
The game effect execution means includes:
When the result display effect is executed after the number of selection target images reaches a specific number by the reselection effect, the specific image is displayed in the result display effect.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the reselection effect is executed in the selection effect and the number of selection target images reaches a specific number, the specific image is always displayed in the result display effect executed thereafter. Thereby, when the reselection effect is executed based on the input to the input means, the game is performed in anticipation that the number of selection target images becomes a specific number. Further, when the number of selection target images reaches a specific number, the display of the specific image is determined in advance at that time, so that it is possible to increase the preference of the selection effect and enhance the game entertainment. The specific number may be one or may be two or more.

Further, the gaming machine of the fifth invention is the gaming machine of the first invention to the fourth invention,
The game effect execution means includes:
In the selection effect, when there is no input to the input means, the reselection effect is not executed.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the selection effect is executed, if the player does not input to the input means, the reselection effect is not executed. That is, unless input is made to the input means, a reselection effect that reduces the selection target image and increases the display possibility of the specific image is not executed. Thereby, when there is an input instruction or the like to the input means in the selection effect, it is possible to increase the player's willingness to participate in the effect using the input means and to enhance the game entertainment.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest and improve the game motivation by surprising game effects.

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 which concerns on 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 kind of jackpot 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 a main 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 a special electric accessory processing (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting 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 received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a change production start process. It is a flowchart of a notice effect setting process. It is a flowchart of selection notice input processing. It is a table | surface which shows a selection notice determination table. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of a selection notice. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of a selection notice. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of a selection notice. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of a selection notice. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of the selection notification of Example 2. FIG. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation aspect of the selection notification of Example 2. FIG.

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described using examples. Hereinafter, the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine (bullet ball gaming machine) in which a game medium used for a game is a game ball and the game ball can be advanced by firing the game ball toward a game board surface. An example will be described. In the following, a special symbol variation display is performed based on 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 given 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.

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

  In addition, the front frame 51 can supply a launching handle 60 for launching a game ball with a launch intensity corresponding to the operation amount (rotation angle) of the player and a game ball stored and stored to the launching device side. A ball hitting tray (upper pan) 61 and a surplus ball tray (lower pan) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the ball hitting tray 61 are provided. The front frame 51 includes a first effect button 63a and a second effect button 63b that can be operated by the player during the execution of a game effect that is executed as the game progresses. In addition, a decorative frame lamp 66, a speaker 67, and the like 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.

  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).

  Near the center of the game area 3, an image display device 7 composed of a liquid crystal display device is provided. The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is provided with an effect symbol display area 7b (also referred to as an “effect symbol display unit”) in which effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R (also simply referred to as “effect symbol 8”) are displayed. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R display a variation display in synchronization with a variation display of a first special symbol and a variation display of a second special symbol, which will be described later. The effect symbol display area 7b includes, for example, three symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The left symbol display area displays the left effect symbol 8L, and the middle symbol display area displays the medium effect. The symbol 8C is displayed, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the symbol display area on the right.

  The production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are each composed of a plurality of symbols (identification information) representing numbers from “1” to “9”, for example. The first special symbol displayed on the later-described first special symbol display 41a (also referred to as “first special symbol display unit”) by the left, middle and right effect symbols stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b. The result of the variable display or the result of the variable display of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 41b (also referred to as “second special symbol display unit”), that is, the special symbol validity determination (simply “correction determination” The result of "also called" is displayed so that the player can easily recognize. 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 and the type of the big hit is a 16R big hit or a 6R big hit, etc., the three-digit identical double eyes (specific mode, specific display result) such as “777” It is possible to stop and display the effect symbol. In addition, when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit and the type of the big win is a 2R big hit, a chance symbol (specific mode, specific display result) such as “135” or “3 * 3” It is possible to stop and display the effect symbol with a dedicated symbol (specific mode, specific display result). In addition, in the case of losing, the effect symbols should be stopped and displayed in a different pattern (non-specific mode, non-specific display result) in which at least one of the three symbols such as “637” and “373” is different. Is possible. Thereby, the player can easily grasp the progress of the game by looking at the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed. That is, the player generally does not directly grasp the result of the special symbol success / failure determination by looking at the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b, Grasp the effect symbols displayed in the symbol display area 7b. The positions of the left, middle, and right symbol display areas do not need to be separately provided, and the display areas of the left, middle, and right effect symbols may be the entire symbol display area (effect symbol display area 7b). . In addition, as a variation display mode of the effect symbol, for example, there is a mode in which scroll display is performed in the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, the diagonal direction, and the like.

  On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to displaying the game effect using the effect symbol as described above (effect symbol game effect), the jackpot game effect (special game effect) executed along with the jackpot game, , Demonstrations for waiting for customers are displayed. In the effect symbol game effect, the jackpot game effect, and the demonstration effect, in addition to effect symbols such as numbers, effect images other than effect symbols such as background images and character images are also displayed. The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 includes a first effect hold display area 9c (first effect hold display unit) for displaying a first effect hold 9a in accordance with the number of first special figure hold to be described later. 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 (the number of displays) of the first effect hold and the second effect hold, the number of stored first special figure holds and the second special figure hold display 43b displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a described later. It is possible to show the number of stored second special figure holds displayed in a manner that is easy to understand for 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 provided an decorative member 13 which has an electric decoration member such as an LED (panel lamp 5) and can be turned on according to the game state, and is shaped like a character or a figure. ing.

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

  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 are used as a chance to pay out prize balls, and each entry opening. When a game ball enters, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are paid out at each entrance. Specifically, the number of winning balls at the first starting opening 20 is “5”, the number of winning balls at the second starting opening 21 is “3”, and the number of winning balls at the first winning opening 20 and the second winning opening 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 (first area) 3A on the left side from the center in the left-right direction and a right game area (second area) 3B on the right side. The hitting method in which the game ball is fired so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called “left-handed”, and the hitting method in which the game ball is shot down in the right game area 3B is “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. For this reason, in this 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 big hit 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 for displaying 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. A second special figure hold indicator 43b for displaying the stored number of (second special figure hold), a general figure hold indicator 44 for displaying the stored number of operation hold (common figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42, It is included. Further, the main display 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. A round indicator 45 indicating the number of rounds of the jackpot game executed when the result of the determination is a jackpot, a game state indicator 46 indicating that the probability variation function is activated, and a firing direction of the game ball, that is, right And a firing direction indicator 47 that indicates whether a strike should be made or a left strike should be made. 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 a special symbol. The first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display unit 41. In addition, the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold display unit 43.

  In the special symbol display unit 41, the special symbol (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined time, and then stopped and displayed. The special symbol (stop symbol) that is stopped and displayed enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 21. The result of lottery based on (special symbol success / failure determination, big hit lottery) is notified. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed is one special symbol that is selected from a plurality of types of special symbols based on the special symbol success / failure determination. When the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (specific identification information), that is, the special symbol stop display mode (special symbol variable display result) is a specific mode (special display result) indicating a big hit. In this case, a big hit game (special game) is performed in which the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35 is opened with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol displayed in a stopped state. In addition, the opening pattern of the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35) in the big hit game 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, “16R first big hit”, “6R second big hit”, “6R third big hit”, “6R fourth big hit” and “6R fifth big hit” are 5 Kinds of jackpots are provided (see FIG. 8), and the LED of the first special symbol display 41a can take a display mode (specific mode, specific display result) corresponding to each of these five types of jackpots. It is possible. Specifically, when the result of the first special symbol winning / failing determination is 16R first big hit, the three LEDs “ijn” are turned on and the rest are turned off (16R first big hit symbol). If 2 hits are hit, 3 LEDs of “ino” are turned on and the rest are turned off (6R 2nd big hit symbol). If 6R 3 hits, 3 LEDs of “inp” are turned on. Is turned on to turn off the rest (6R third big hit symbol), and when it becomes 6R fourth big hit, the three LEDs “ijo” are turned on and the rest are turned off (6R fourth big hit symbol), When the 6R fifth big hit is reached, the three “jno” LEDs are turned on and the rest are turned off (6R fifth big hit symbol). In addition, when it comes off, the two “lo” LEDs are turned on and the rest are turned off (outage symbol).

  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, as a result of the second special symbol success / failure determination, “16R sixth big hit”, “16 seventh big hit”, “12R eighth big hit”, “6R ninth big hit”, “2R 10 big hit”, “ Seven types of big hits, “16R 11th big hit” and “2R 12th big hit” are provided (see FIG. 8), and the LED of the second special symbol display 41b corresponds to each of the two types of big hits. It is possible to adopt a display mode (specific mode, specific display result). Specifically, when the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination is 16R sixth big hit, the three LEDs “abd” are turned on and the rest are turned off (16R sixth big hit symbol). If 7 big hits, 3 LEDs of “abg” are turned on and the rest are turned off (16R seventh big hit symbol), and if 12R 8 big hits, 3 LEDs of “abc” Is turned on to turn off the rest (12R eighth big hit symbol), and when it becomes 6R ninth big hit, three LEDs “afg” are turned on and the rest are turned off (6R ninth big hit symbol), When the 2R 10th big hit is reached, the 4 LEDs of “abde” are turned on and the rest are turned off (2R 10th big hit symbol), and when the 16R 11th big hit is reached, the 3 pieces of “abe” Turn on the LED and turn off the rest (1 R 11 jackpot symbol), by lighting four LED of "abdh" when became 2R twelfth jackpot turns off the remaining (2R 12th jackpot symbol). In addition, when it comes off, the two “eh” LEDs are turned on, and the rest are turned off (outage 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 diagram storage unit (not shown) as the first special diagram reservation, and if the ball enters the second starting port 21. The second special figure reservation is stored in a second special figure storage unit (not shown). 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. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variation display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be immediately executed, that is, the variation display of the normal symbol is being executed or the auxiliary game is being executed. Even in such a case, it is possible to reserve the right to determine whether or not the normal symbol is appropriate for the passage, with a predetermined number as the upper limit.

  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, a first start port sensor 20a, a second start port sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a first big prize port sensor 30a, a second big prize port sensor 35a, and a general prize port sensor 27a are connected as sensors. Has been. 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 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.

  In addition, as the solenoids, a second start opening solenoid 24, a first large winning opening solenoid 33, and a second large winning opening solenoid 38 are connected. These various solenoids are also referred to as “driving means”. 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 figure hold display 44, a round display 45, a game status display 46, a firing direction display 47 and a hit display 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 a “payout control microcomputer”) that controls payout of game balls in accordance with a predetermined 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 drives 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. Then, award balls are paid out or lending balls are paid out. The game balls to be paid out are detected by the payout sensors 122 and 123 for counting. When the player operates the launch handle 60 of the launch device 112, the touch switch 114 detects the player's contact with the launch handle 60, and the launch volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the launch handle 60. 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.

  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 according to a predetermined 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 incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 91, and 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 execution means for executing various effects such as effects, sound effects, and lamp effects.

  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 design is displayed on substantially the entire display screen 7a (effect design display portion), or the movable decorative member 14 is operated to display the effect design display area 7b (effect design display portion) of the display screen 7a. By covering, some or all of the various images displayed on the display screen 7a, such as the effect design 8, the first effect hold 9a, the second effect hold 9b, etc. may become invisible. Various indicators are 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. In this case, acoustic data may be stored in the ROM of the image control board 100.

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

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the movable decorative member 14 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. 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, and in that case, the CPU may execute lamp lighting control and operation control of the movable decorative member 14. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and data relating to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM. In addition, the movable decorative member 14 includes a plurality of decorative LEDs 14c (see FIGS. 5 and 48b), and light emission pattern data for determining the light emission mode (lighting / extinguishing / flashing, light emission color, etc.) of the decorative LEDs is also provided. It is included in the operation pattern data of the movable decorative member 14. For this reason, the operation of the movable decorative member 14 includes not only the vertical movement of the movable decorative member 14 but also light emission (lighting / flashing, etc.) of the decorative LED 14c.

  The sub-control board 90 includes a first effect button detection switch 63c that detects that the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b (see FIG. 1) is operated (pressed, rotated, pulled, etc.) and A second effect button detection switch 63d is connected. Therefore, when the player performs a predetermined input operation on the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b, a signal from the corresponding effect button detection switch is input 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 (acquisition information determination means) related to the determination of success / failure in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, there are “big hit” and “off” as a result of the special symbol success / failure determination. In the case of “big hit”, the “big hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41, and in the case of “out”, the “off symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. If it is determined that the special symbol is determined to be a big hit, the big winning opening (the first big winning port 30 or the second big winning port 35) is opened with an open pattern corresponding to the type of special symbol that has been stopped (hit type). A “special game” to be released is executed. A special game executed as a big hit is called a "hit game".

  There are a plurality of types of jackpots in this embodiment. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, “16R (round) first big hit”, “6R second to fifth big hit”, “16R sixth big hit”, “16R seventh big hit”, “12R” There are a total of 12 types: 8th big hit, 6R 9th big hit, 2R 10th big hit, 16R 11th big hit, and 2R 12th big hit. Among these jackpots, “16R first jackpot” and “6R second to fifth jackpots” which are jackpots related to the first special symbol, and “16R sixth jackpot” which are jackpots related to the second special symbol and “ The “16R 11th big hit” is a big hit related to the big hit game using the first big winning opening 30 (lower attacker). Specifically, “16R 1st big hit”, “16R 6th big hit”, and “16R 11th big hit” all have the number of times of opening (number of rounds) of the first big prize opening 30 being 16 times, and the opening time. Is a big hit of 25 seconds per opening (one round). In addition, “6R 2nd to 5th big hits” is a big hit of 25 seconds per open (one round) when the first big winning opening 30 is opened 6 times (number of rounds). It is. The round is also simply referred to as “R” or “round game”.

  On the other hand, “16R 7 big hits”, “12R 8 big hits”, “6R 9 big hits”, “2R 10 big hits” and “2R 12 big hits”, which are big hits related to the second special symbol, This is a jackpot related to the jackpot game using the winning opening 35 (upper attacker). Specifically, in “16R 7 big hits”, “12R 8 big hits” and “6R 9 big hits”, the number of times (number of rounds) of opening the second big prize opening 35 is 16, 12, and 6, respectively. In any case, the opening time is a big hit of 25 seconds per opening (one round). In addition, in both “2R 10th big hit” and “2R 12th big hit”, the number of times of opening (number of rounds) of the second big prize opening 35 is 2 times and the time of opening is 1 time (1 round). It is a big hit of 0.1 seconds. The special symbol display unit 41 stops and displays the jackpot symbols corresponding to these jackpot types.

  Note that 16R 1 big hit, 16R 6 big hit, 16R 7 big hit and 16R 11 big hit are also referred to as "16R big hit", and 6R 2nd to 5th big hit and 6R 9 big hit are collectively "6R It is also called “big hit”, and the 2R 10th big hit and the 2R 12th big hit are also collectively called “2R big hit”. Further, the 12R eighth big hit is also simply referred to as “12R big hit”.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the gaming state after the end of the big hit game is shifted to a high probability state, a short time state, a high base state, etc., which will be described later, according to the type of the big hit that has been won (winning). That is, the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit, and the types of the big hits are the aforementioned 16R first big hit, 6R second big hit, 16R sixth big hit, 16R seventh big hit, 12R eighth big hit, 6R ninth big hit and 2R. If any of the ten big hits is reached, the gaming state after the big hit game is set to a “high probability state, short time state, and high base state” described later. On the other hand, if the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit and the type of the big hit is any of the aforementioned 6R third to fifth big hits, 16R 11th big hit, and 2R 12th big hit, the big hit game The game state after the end is referred to as a “low probability state, short time state, and high base state” described later. From this, 16R 1 big hit, 6R 2 big hit, 16R 6 big hit, 16R 7 big hit, 12R 8 big hit, 6R 9 big hit, 2R 10 big hit can be regarded as “probable big hit”. The third to fifth jackpots, the 16R eleventh jackpot, and the 2R twelfth jackpot can be regarded as “non-probable big hits” (ordinary big hit, short-time big hit). The 2R big hit (2R 10th big hit, 2R 12th big hit) is a big hit that opens (opens and closes momentarily) the second big winning opening 35 in 0.1 second per round as described above. There is a low possibility that a game ball will enter the second large winning opening 35 that is opened in a short time, and therefore there is a low possibility that a winning ball based on the entering into the second large winning opening 35 can be obtained. Such a 2R big hit is also called a so-called “no-hit big hit”. Of these, the 2R 10th big hit is also called a “probable big hit without a turn”, and the 2R 12th big hit is “normal without a ball (short time)” It is also called “big hit”.

  Also, in this embodiment, among the big hits that open the second big winning opening 35 (upper attacker), for the 16R seventh big hit, the 12R eighth big hit, and the 6R ninth big hit, the occurrence of the big hit and the start of the big hit game At this time, it is difficult for the player to know which number of rounds the big hit game will be played. That is, for these jackpots, the exact number of rounds of the jackpot game to be played is determined (determined) through the stop display mode of the effect symbol 8 displayed on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) and other effects. It is difficult. For this reason, these jackpots are focused on whether or not the round will continue at the timing of reaching the end of the 6th round or 12th round (round branch) while digesting the round in a situation where it is unknown how long the round will last. It has become a game. Such a big hit is a so-called “ramp up bonus”, and hereinafter, this big hit may be referred to as “RUB”.

  When the first special symbol (Special Figure 1) is a big hit, the distribution probability to each big hit is 5% for 16R first big hit, 55% for 6R second big hit, and 6R third big hit. 5%, 6R 4th big hit is 15%, 6R 5th big hit is 20%. On the other hand, the distribution probability to each big hit is 35% for 16R sixth big hit, 16R seventh big hit, 12R 8th when the second special symbol (special figure 2) is a big hit in the determination of success or failure. The big hit and the 6R 9th big hit are 8% (that is, RUB is 24%), the 2R 10th big hit is 1%, the 16R 11th big hit is 20%, and the 2R 12th big hit is 20%. In other words, when a hit / decision based on the entrance to the second starting port 21 made easy by entering an open extension function (occurrence of a high base state), which will be described later, is a big hit due to the entrance / exit determination (special figure 2 success / failure determination) Is higher in the appearance rate (distribution probability) for 16R big hit than in the case where the big hit is determined by the hit determination (special figure 1 hit determination) based on entering the first starting port 20. Thus, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, a game ball is placed at the second start port 21 rather than a big hit in a win / loss determination (special figure 1 hit / no-go determination) performed when a game ball enters the first start port 20. It is set so that the possibility of being a big hit in the hit / no-go judgment (special figure 2 hit / no-go judgment) performed after entering the ball is likely to be advantageous to the player. For this reason, the player plays a game in anticipation of entering the second start port 21. This is particularly noticeable during the operation of the opening extension function in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 is increased.

  Here, in this pachinko machine 1, the determination of whether or not the big hit is made based on the “random symbol for determining whether or not to win special symbol” (also referred to as “information for determining whether or not to win”). Is determined on the basis of “a jackpot type determining random number (also referred to as“ symbol determining random number ”or“ symbol determining information ”). As shown in FIG. 7A, the special symbol success / failure 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 this embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of gaming states depending on the combination of the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the open extension function for the special symbol and the normal symbol in an activated state or a non-activated state. For the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol), the state in which the probability variation function is activated is called “high probability state” or “probability variation state”, and the state in which the probability variation function is not activated is “low probability state” or “ “Normal state”. In the high probability state, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the special symbol success / failure determination is higher than in the normal state. In other words, in the normal state, the success / failure determination is performed using the normal state jackpot determination table, but in the high probability state, the high probability state jackpot determination table having a large number of special symbol success / failure determination random numbers. To determine whether or not it is correct (see FIG. 8A). That is, when the probability variation function of the special symbol is activated, the probability that the special symbol variation display result is a big hit (the stop symbol becomes a big hit symbol) is higher than when the special symbol probability variation function is not activated.

  In addition, a state in which the variable time reduction function is activated for the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is referred to as a “time-short state”, and a state in which the variable time reduction 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 of the special figure hold is accelerated, and effective entry into the starting port (entrance that can be stored as special figure hold) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with smooth progress of the game.

  The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) may be activated 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 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. For this reason, 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. Specifically, in the short-time state, the normal symbol random number determination table (normal random number) that is determined to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol-based determination table used in the non-time-short state, and the normal symbol per unit determination table ( Normal symbol determination) is performed (see FIG. 8C).

  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 entering the game ball into the second start port 21 is increased (also referred to as “high frequency state”). As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls, becomes high. Therefore, a state in which these functions are activated is referred to as a “high base state”, and a state in which these functions are not activated is referred to as a “low base state”. In the high base state, it is possible to aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the hand-held game balls (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 according to the present embodiment, as described above, the 16R first big hit, the 6R second big hit, the 16R sixth big hit, the 16R seventh big hit, the 12R eighth big hit, the 6R ninth big hit, and the 2R 10 big hit. The game state after the big hit game (after the special game) in any case becomes a high probability state of the special 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 is terminated when a predetermined number of special symbol fluctuation displays are executed or when a big hit game is executed. This highly accurate and high base state is a state that is clear to the player that it is a high probability state, and is a so-called “probability changed state” for the player.

  In addition, the game state after the big hit game (after special game) when any of 6R 3rd to 5th big hit, 16R 11th big hit, and 2R 12th big hit is the normal state (low probability state) of the special symbol At the same time, the short state and the high base state of the special symbol are obtained (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low probability and high base state”. The low-accuracy base state ends when a special symbol variation display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) or when a big hit is won and the big hit game is executed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, three gaming states of “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy high base state”, and “high accuracy high base state” can be set as the gaming state. In addition to this, a high probability state of a special symbol, a non-time-short state and a low base state of the special symbol, that is, a “highly accurate low base state” may be settable.

  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, a right-hand strike is made to allow the game ball to enter the second starting port 21 while passing the game ball through the gate 28 which is a trigger for determining whether or not the normal symbol is appropriate. This makes it possible to obtain a larger number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is present) as compared with a case where left-handed is performed. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is controlled to be lit in a predetermined manner, and notifies that the game ball should be launched aiming at the right game area 3B (right-handed instruction notification).

  On the other hand, in the low base state (for example, 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, a left turn is made to enter the game ball into the first start port 20. This makes it possible to obtain a larger number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is present) as compared with the case of making a right strike. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is turned on (display controlled) in a predetermined manner to notify that the game ball should be launched aiming at the left game area 3A (left-handed instruction notification).

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

[Main control main processing]
Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 (control processing by the main control unit 80) 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, first, initial setting is 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 Perform a reset. 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), first, an output process (S201) is 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 grand prize port sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. The detection signal detected by 30a, the second big prize opening sensor 35a, etc. (see FIG. 5) is read and stored in the RAM output buffer as prize ball information. Further, a detection signal from a lower plate full detection sensor (not shown) 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), general drawing motion processing (S206), special symbol motion processing (S207) Then, the reserved ball number processing (S208) and the power-off monitoring processing (S209) are executed. Thereafter, other processing (S210) not closely related to the present invention is executed, and the interrupt processing (S105) is terminated. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80, the processes of S102 to S104 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 10), and when the interrupt pulse is input (about 4 ms). After), the interrupt process (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, but if a game ball has entered the first start port 20 (YES in S309), the special figure Whether the number of one reserved ball (the number of the first special figure hold, specifically, the counter value for counting the number of the first special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) is less than 4 (the upper limit number) It is determined whether or not (S310). Then, if the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not less than 4 (NO in S310), the process is terminated. “1” is added to the number of balls (S311).

  Subsequently, special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S312) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312), as in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value of the special symbol success / failure determination counter stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM. (Label-TRND-A), the value of the 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. In this determination by S317, prior determination (S1303, S1304) is performed prior to the determination (S1303, S1304) in the special figure 2 determination process (S1202) described later. This corresponds to so-called “hold prefetching”).

  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 determination result in S317, specifically, information indicating whether or not the random number value for determining whether or not the special symbol matches with the jackpot determination value (whether or not information), Command data including information indicating the value of the jackpot type determination random number counter (random number value for jackpot type determination), information indicating the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (fluctuation pattern random number value), etc., is used as a special figure 2 starting pitching command. The command is generated and 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.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 90 analyzes whether or not the special figure 2 start entry command transmitted from the main control unit 80 is information related to the big hit, which type of jackpot type, etc. Can be identified. 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. Here, when the time reduction flag is ON, that is, when the current gaming state is a high base state, the opening extension function that increases the frequency of entering the second start port 21 is activated, and whether or not the special figure 2 is successful or not. The determination (see FIG. 8B) is easily performed. Further, in this embodiment, as will be described later, the special figure 2 reserved digest (change display of the second special symbol) is executed in preference to the special figure 1 reserved digest (variable display of the first special symbol) ( The so-called special figure 2 priority variation machine). In such a configuration, for example, when the preliminary determination of FIG. 1 is performed, the result is notified to the player by an effect such as a notice, and it is clearly indicated that the result of the preliminary determination is a big hit, By using the priority of special figure 2 reserve digestion, special figure 2 hold is intentionally lost at any timing (set to “0”), and the jackpot related to special figure 1 in which the result of the prior determination is shown is Technical intervention such as intentional generation is possible. It is not preferable from the viewpoint of game fairness that the player can adjust the occurrence timing of the big hit in this way. For this reason, when the current gaming state is not the low base state but the high base state (YES in S320), the process is terminated without performing the process related to the prior determination in FIG. .

  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, S1604) in the special figure 1 determination process (S1207) described later.

[Usuzu movement process]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs a normal operation process (S206) shown in FIG. 14 after the start and entry process (S205). In the normal drawing operation process (S206), the processing related to the normal symbol display 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four stages, and "normal figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each of these stages. . If the “normal operation status” is “1” (YES in S401), the normal symbol standby process (S402) is performed, and if the “normal operation status” is “2” (S401) NO at S403, YES at S403), normal symbol variation processing (S404) is performed, and when the “normal figure movement status” is “3” (both NO at S401 and S403, YES at S405), the normal symbol is fixed The process (S406) is performed, and when the “normal operation status” is “4” (NO in all of S401, S403, and S405), the ordinary electric accessory process (S407) is performed. The normal operation status is “1” by default.

[Normal symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 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 map win / fail determination (S603, S604) is a hit (per normal map) (S605), and if it is determined to be out (NO in S605), the display is stopped. A normal symbol (unusual symbol) is determined (S606), and the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning (per normal map) is determined in S605 (YES in S605), the normal symbol per display to be stopped (per symbol in the general pattern) is determined (S607), and the per-normal symbol flag is turned ON (S608). ) Finish the process.

[Normal design random number shift processing]
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 (S1006) of the second starting port 21, the value of the second starting port opening counter is decremented by 1 (S1007), and whether or not the value of the second starting port opening counter is “0”. Determine (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).

[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). In the special figure operation process (S207), as shown in FIG. 21, the processes related to the special symbol display 41 and the big prize device (the first big prize apparatus 31 and the second big prize apparatus 36) are divided into four stages, "Special figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each stage. If the “special figure operation status” is “1” (YES in S1101), a special symbol standby process (S1102) is performed. If the “special figure operation status” is “2” (S1101) NO in S1103, YES in S1103), special symbol change processing (S1104) is performed, and if the “special symbol operation status” is “3” (both NO in S1101 and S1103, YES in S1105), the special symbol is confirmed The process (S1106) is performed, and when the “special figure operation status” is “4” (S1101, S1103, and S1105 are all NO), the special electric accessory process (S1107) as a big 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 memory of the random number counter value obtained due to the ball entering the second start port 21, the first start It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is “0” (S1206). If the special figure 1 reserved ball number is also “0” (YES in S1206), that is, if there is no storage of the random number counter value acquired due to the ball entering the first starting port 20, the image It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the display device 7 is being processed as a standby screen (during execution of a customer waiting demo screen) (S1211), and if it is being processed as a standby screen (YES in S1211) ) If the process is finished and the standby screen is not being processed (NO in S1211), the standby screen setting process is executed to display the standby screen (S1212).

  In S1201, if the special figure 2 reserved ball number is not “0” (NO in S1201), that is, if there is one or more random number counter values acquired due to the ball entering the second starting port 21 The special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202), the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1203), the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) described later are performed in this order. Also, when the special figure 2 reserved ball number is “0” but the special figure 1 reserved ball number is not “0” (YES in S1201 and NO in S1206), that is, the random number counter value related to the second start port 21 If there is one or more random number counter values acquired due to entering the first starting port 20, there is no memory, but a special figure 1 success / failure determination process (S1207), which will be described later, Pattern selection processing (S1208), special figure 1 random number shift processing (S1209), and special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1210) are performed in this order. As described above, in the present embodiment, the change display of the first special symbol based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is “0” (YES in S1201). That is, the digestion of the second special symbol hold (the change display of the second special symbol) is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special symbol hold (the change display of the first special symbol). In 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, as the determination value, the lowest area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b of the RAM (that is, the first special figure reservation first piece). The value (label-TRND-A) of the special symbol adequacy determination random number counter (the oldest storage) stored in the (RAM area corresponding to) is read (S1301). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1302). And if it is not a high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, if it is a normal state, it is a big hit determination table (big hit determination value is “3” and “3” for the normal state in the big hit determination table (FIG. 8A)). 397 "), a determination is made as to whether it is correct (S1303). On the other hand, if the state is a high probability state (YES in S1302), the success / failure determination is performed based on the jackpot determination table for the high probability state in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 8A) (S1304). In the jackpot determination table for the high probability state, the jackpot determination values are “3”, “53”, “113”, “173”, “227”, “281”, “337”, “397”, “449”. , “503”.

  When the result of the big hit determination (S1303, S1304) is determined as “big hit” (YES in S1305), the value of the big hit type determination random number counter (label-TRND-AS) is read and the big hit shown in FIG. The jackpot type is determined based on the type determination table (S1307), the jackpot symbol is determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (S1308), the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1309), and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the result of the big hit determination (S1303, S1304) is not “big hit” (NO in S1305), the off symbol is determined (S1306), 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. 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”.

  Here, the round indicator 45 is composed of four LEDs, a 2R lamp, a 6R lamp, a 12R lamp, and a 16R lamp (see FIG. 4). For example, when 2R jackpot is reached, the 2R lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding jackpot symbol is fixedly displayed. Specifically, the display mode is “2R ▲ 6Δ12Δ16RΔ” (for example, ▲: lit, Δ: unlit). When the 6R big hit is reached, the 6R lamp is turned on at the timing when the corresponding big hit symbol is fixedly displayed. Specifically, the display mode is “2RΔ6 ▲ 12Δ16RΔ”. In addition, when the 12R jackpot is reached, the 12R lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is “2RΔ6Δ12 ▲ 16RΔ”. When the 16R jackpot is reached, the 16R lamp is turned on at the timing when the corresponding jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is “2RΔ6Δ12Δ16R ▲”.

[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 determined in S1401 that the time-short state is not set (NO in S1401), that is, if it is not a time-short state, it is next determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S1402). If it is determined in S1402 that the big hit flag is ON (YES in S1402), refer to the non-time-short state big hit table (the portion corresponding to the non-time-short state and big hit in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9) A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1403). In this embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P1 to P3 is selected. In this embodiment, if the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined. Next, the process proceeds to S1404.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1402 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1402), it is then determined whether or not the number of reserved special symbols is “1” or “2” (S1405). 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 S1405 that the number of holds is “1” or “2” (YES in S1405), the first number-of-holds table (in the non-time-short state of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the number of reserved balls “1, 2” (S1406). In this embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P4 to P7 is selected. On the other hand, if it is determined in S1405 that the number of holds is not “1” or “2”, that is, “3” or “4” (NO in S1405), the second number-of-holds table (the fluctuation shown in FIG. 9) A variation pattern is selected on the basis of the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the non-time-short state and out of the pattern table and corresponding to the number of reserved balls “3, 4” (S1407). ). In this embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P8 to P11 is selected. In addition, the first reserved number deviation table is set to have a higher possibility of selecting a fluctuation pattern of a relatively long fluctuation time than the second reserved number deviation table. The shortest change time (12000 ms) that can be selected is also set to be longer than that of the second reserved number removal table (4000 ms).

  If it is determined in S1401 that the time is short (YES in S1401), it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S1408). If it is determined in S1408 that the big hit flag is ON (YES in S1408), the fluctuation pattern is referenced with reference 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) (S1409). In this embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P12 to P14 is selected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1408 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1408), it is then determined whether or not the number of holds is “1” (S1410). The number of reservations here is the same as described above, and the number of reservations is set to one of “1” to “4”. If it is determined in S1410 that the number of holdings is “1” (YES in S1410), the third holding number losing table (in the short-time state and out of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 and the holding ball number is “1”). With reference to the corresponding part), the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1411). In this embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P15 to P18 is selected. If it is determined in S1410 that the number of holds is not “1”, that is, the number of holds is any of “2” to “4” (NO in S1410), a fourth table for removing the number of holds (FIG. 9). A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the time-short state and the out of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. (S1411). In this embodiment, one of the variation patterns P19 to P22 is selected. Here, the variation pattern selected in the short-time state and out-of-phase is more likely to be selected than the variation pattern selected in the non-time-short state and out-of-range. Yes. This is to speed up the digestion of the special figure reservation by making more variation patterns with a short variation time selected in the short-time state (the game in the short-time progresses rapidly).

  After the variation pattern is selected as described above, other processing shown in FIG. 24 is performed (S1404), and the processing is terminated. In other processing (S1404), processing such as setting a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the selected variation pattern in the output buffer of the RAM is performed. Further, the variation pattern designation command set in this process is included in a variation start command described later, and is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output process (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 85b is one level lower (for example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is composed of an address space corresponding to addresses "0000" to "0003"). , The address “0000” side) (S1502). Then, “0” is set in the uppermost address space of the second special figure holding storage unit 85b, that is, the RAM corresponding to the fourth special figure holding fourth (when the upper limit number is stored). The area is cleared to 0 (S1503), and this process ends.

  After executing the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) 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.

  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 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 process (S1601 to S1609) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202) shown in FIG. Therefore, detailed description of this process is omitted. However, since this process is related to the special figure 1, in S1601, the lowermost area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a of the RAM (ie, the RAM area corresponding to the first special figure reservation) is stored. The stored special symbol success / failure random number counter value (label-TRND-A) is read and processed.

[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 S1712) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) shown in FIGS. )I do. Therefore, detailed description of this process is omitted.

[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 the various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit is shifted down by one (S2002). 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 executing the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) shown in 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) and when it is determined that the probability variation counter is not “0” (NO in S1905), the process proceeds to S1907.

  In S1907, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S1907). If it is determined that the time reduction flag is ON (YES in S1907), the number of times the special symbol is changed during the time reduction state is counted. 1 is subtracted from the value of the hour / hour counter (S1908), and it is determined whether or not the value of the hour / hour counter is “0” (S1909). ), The process proceeds to S1911. If it is determined that the time reduction flag is not ON (NO in S1907), and 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 jackpot flag is ON (YES in S2001), it is then determined whether the determined jackpot type is a 16R jackpot, and if it is determined to be a 16R jackpot (YES in S2002), it is executed during the jackpot game. “16” is set to the value of the round counter for counting the number of rounds to be performed (S2003), and the process proceeds to S2009. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2002 that the type of jackpot is not 16R jackpot (NO in S2002), it is determined whether the determined jackpot type is 12R jackpot (S2004) and it is determined that it is 12R jackpot (YES in S2004), the value of the round counter is set to “12” (S2005), and the process proceeds to S2009. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2004 that the jackpot type is not 12R jackpot (NO in S2004), it is determined whether the determined jackpot type is 6R jackpot (S2006), and it is determined that it is 6R jackpot ( YES in S2006), the value of the round counter is set to “6” (S2007), and the process proceeds to S2009. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2006 that the type of jackpot is not 6R jackpot (NO in S2006), since the confirmed jackpot type is 2R jackpot, “2” is set to the value of the round counter (S2008), S2009 Move on to processing.

  In S2009, a big winning opening opening pattern corresponding to the determined type of jackpot is set (S2009), and the process proceeds to S2010. Here, as described above, the winning pattern opening pattern is determined according to the type of jackpot, so the winning pattern opening pattern corresponding to the jackpot determined this time is set (see FIG. 6). In each of the big hit games, the opening operation of the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35) based on the big winning opening opening pattern set in S2009 is executed.

  In S2010, a jackpot opening command is set to start the jackpot game (S2010). In this embodiment, as the opening command, a first opening command corresponding to 16R first jackpot, a second opening command corresponding to 6R second to fifth jackpots, a third opening command corresponding to 16R sixth jackpot, RUB ( Corresponds to 4th opening command corresponding to 16R 7 big hits, 12R 8 big hits, 6R 9 big hits, 5R opening command corresponding to 2R big hits (2R 10 big hits, 2R 12 big hits) and 16R 11 big hits Six types of sixth opening commands are provided. In S2010, an opening command is set according to the type of jackpot (starting jackpot) determined this time. Then, the main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) transmits the set opening command to the sub-control unit 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201), and receives the opening command. The unit 90 performs a predetermined game effect execution process based on the opening command.

  If the opening command is set, the opening period of the jackpot game is started (S2011), and the special figure operation status is set to “4” (S2012). If it is determined in S2001 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S2001), the special figure operation status is set to “1” (S2013), and the process is terminated. The opening period is a period that is set before the first opening operation of the big prize opening in the jackpot game is started, and after the change display of the special symbol (direction symbol) is disabled. " Further, the effect executed in the “start period” is also referred to as “start effect (opening effect)”. In the present embodiment, the opening period (opening time) is determined by the type of the jackpot that has been determined and the gaming state when the jackpot has been determined (that is, when the jackpot symbol has been stopped and displayed) The opening period can be specified by the above-described opening command. Therefore, the sub-control unit 90 that has received the opening command can perform an opening effect based on the jackpot type and opening period specified by the opening command.

[Special electric equipment processing (big hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 33, in the special electric accessory processing (S1107), first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S2101). If it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON (YES in S2101), The probability variation flag is turned OFF (S2102), and then it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S2103). If it is determined in S2103 that the time reduction flag is ON (YES in S2103), the time reduction flag is turned OFF (S2104), and the process proceeds to S2105. If it is determined in S2101 that the probability variation flag is not ON (NO in S2101), the process proceeds to S2103 without performing the process in S2102. If it is determined in S2103 that the time reduction flag is not ON (NO in S2103), The process proceeds to S2105 without performing the process in 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, since the low base state is always in the non-time saving state, the low base state is also controlled during the execution of the big hit game.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the big hit end flag is ON (S2105). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that all the opening processes of the big winning devices (the first big winning device 31 and the second big winning device 36) are finished (the big hit game is finished) in the big hit game. If the big hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), it is next determined whether or not it is the start time of the round (S2106). 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.

  If it is determined in S2106 that it is the time to start a round (YES in S2106), a round start command for the corresponding round is set (S2107), and a big prize opening process is performed (S2108). As a result, the grand prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) is opened and a predetermined round starts. In S2107, a round start command capable of specifying the starting round is set, such as “1R start command” if the first round is started and “2R start command” if the second round is started. . The set round start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output process of S201. In the winning prize opening process of S2108, the winning prize opening pattern (first big prize) is determined based on the winning prize opening pattern determined according to the type of jackpot to be executed, that is, the winning prize opening pattern set in S2009 described above. The opening / closing member is operated (opening operation) to open the winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2106 that it is not the round start time (NO in S2106), the process proceeds to S2112. Here, as a case where it is determined that it is not the start time of the round, for example, during the opening period before the start of one round, during the round game, during the interval period after the end of the round game (during the big prize closing process), etc. .

  In S2112, it is determined whether or not the big winning opening releasing operation is being executed, that is, whether or not the big winning opening opened by the processing of S2108 is still open (during round game) (S2112). As a result, if it is determined that the big prize opening operation is not being executed (in the round game) (NO in S2112), the process proceeds to S2116, and the big prize opening operation is being executed (in the round game). If it is determined (YES in S2112), it is determined whether the end condition (round end condition) of the currently executed round game is satisfied (S2113).

  Here, as the conditions for ending the round in this embodiment, (1) the opening time of the big prize opening determined in the round game being executed (for example, 25 s), that is, the execution time of the round game has elapsed, (2) Two conditions are established: a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of game balls have entered the big winning opening in the round game being executed. When either one of the conditions is satisfied, the round end condition is satisfied based on the previously satisfied condition. If it is determined in S2113 that the round end condition is not satisfied (NO in S2113), the process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2113 that the round end condition is satisfied (YES in S2113), a round end command for the corresponding round is set (S2114), and the process proceeds to S2115. In S2114, a round end command capable of specifying a round to be ended is set, such as “1R end command” if the end of the first round and “2R end command” if the end of the second round. The set round end command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output process of S201.

  In S2115, a special prize opening closing process is performed (S2115), and the opening / closing member of the special prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) is operated (closing operation), and the big prize opening (first The big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35) is closed. In the special winning opening closing process, a closing time for keeping the special winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35) in a closed state, that is, an interval time is set. Next, it is determined whether or not the interval time has elapsed in S2116 (S2116). If it is determined that the interval has not elapsed (being in the interval period) (NO in S2116), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2116 that the interval time has elapsed (YES in S2116), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2117), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is “0” (S2118). ). If it is determined in S2118 that the value of the round counter is not “0” (NO in S2118), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the round counter is “0” (YES in S2118), a jackpot ending command is set as a jackpot ending process to end the jackpot game (S2119), and the jackpot ending period is started. (S2120), the big hit end flag is set to ON (S2121), and the process ends. Note that the value of the round counter becomes “0” when all the round games in the jackpot game to be executed are completed.

  In S2119, an ending command is selected from a plurality of predetermined ending commands according to the gaming state at the time of the big hit, the type of the big hit, the gaming state after the big hit, and the like. A command is set. The ending period (ending time) to be executed (set) is determined by the type of ending command set in this way. During the ending period, after all the opening operations of the big prize opening (first big prize opening 30 and second big prize opening 35) in the big hit game are finished, it is possible to execute the variable display of special symbols (directing symbols) It is a period set before, and is also referred to as an “end period”. In the ending period (end period), the first big prize opening 30 and the second big prize opening 35 are closed. The effect executed during the “end period” is also referred to as “end effect (ending effect)”.

  Then, the main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) transmits the ending command set in S2119 to the sub-control unit 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201), and receives the ending command. The sub-control unit 90 performs a predetermined ending effect execution process based on the ending command.

  If it is determined in S2105 that the jackpot end flag is ON (YES in S2105), the final round in the jackpot game has ended. It is determined whether it is the end timing of the ending period started in the process (S2122). If it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2122), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2122), the big hit end flag is turned OFF (S2123), and a game state setting process (S2124) described later is performed. Next, the big hit flag is turned off (S2125), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2126), 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 (FIG. 21). It can be said that the game control microcomputer 81 that executes the above-described special electric accessory processing (S1108) functions as “special game execution means”.

[Game state setting process]
As shown in FIG. 34, in the game state setting process (S2124), it is first determined whether or not the big hit game that has ended this time is related to a probable big hit (S2201). In this embodiment, as described above, 7 types of 16V 1 big hit, 6R 2 big hit, 16R 6 big hit, 16R 7 big hit, 12R 8 big hit, 6R 9 big hit, 2R 10 big hit, positive variation big hit Therefore, in S2201, it is determined whether or not any of these seven types is applicable. If it is determined that the probability variation is a big hit (YES in S2201), the probability variation flag is set to ON (S2202), “10,000” is set in the probability variation counter (S2203), and the time reduction flag is set. Is set to ON (S2204), "10,000" is set in the hour / hour counter (S2205), and the process is terminated.

  Here, the value set in the probability variation counter is the number of times that the special symbol success / failure determination with high probability can be executed. The value “10,000” (10,000 times) set in the present embodiment is a jackpot probability in a high probability state, a business day of a game shop, a special figure determination judgment that can be executed within the business time. Considering the number of times, it is substantially the same as guaranteeing a high-probability state until the next big hit or the business hours end. Therefore, when the gaming state is set to a high probability state, it may be said that the high probability state is guaranteed until the next big hit occurs (substantially synonymous). In addition, when the probability variation flag is ON, “10,000” is also set in the hour / hour counter, so that the hour / short state (open extended state) is also set while this high probability state is set. It can be said that. As in the present embodiment, the value of “10,000” may be set to the probability variation counter and the hourly time counter, and the highly accurate and high base state may be substantially set until the next big hit. When the hour / short flag is ON, a control that sets the high-accuracy base state until the next big hit occurs may be employed without setting a value in the counter.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2201 that it is not a probable big hit (NO in S2201), that is, if it is a big hit game related to a non-probable big hit (normal big hit), the time is shortened without turning on the probability variable flag. The flag is turned ON (S2206), and the time reduction counter is set to “100” (S2207), and the process is terminated. In this embodiment, as described above, the 5 types of 6R 3rd to 5th big hit, 16R 11th big hit and 2R 12th big hit are non-probable big hits, so the big hit game according to any of these 5 types When is finished, the gaming state becomes a low probability state, a short time state, and a high base state (that is, a low probability high base state). This low-accuracy base state is terminated when one of the following conditions is met: special symbol variation display is performed 100 times (special symbol success / failure determination is performed 100 times) and the next big hit occurs. To do. The time reduction counter and the probability variation counter count the number of times that the number of fluctuation displays of the first special symbol and the number of fluctuation displays of the second special symbol are added together.

[Reserved ball count processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a reserved ball number process (S208) after the special figure operation process (S207). As shown in FIG. 35, in the reserved ball number processing (S208), first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number, the special figure 2 reserved ball number, and the normal symbol reserved ball number stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 are read out. (S2501). Next, 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. 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 (S209) subsequent to the reserved ball number process (S208). As shown in FIG. 36, in the power-off monitoring process (S209), 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 status (whether it is probable or not, whether or not it is a winning game, the number of held balls, (S2602) is stored in the RAM (S2602), the power-off flag is turned on (S2603), and then loop processing is performed without returning to interrupt processing (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 S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to S4004 without initializing the RAM of the sub-control board 90. That is, if the power-off signal is not ON, or if the RAM contents are not normal even if the power-off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub control board 90 is initialized. If the power-off signal is turned on but the contents of the RAM are maintained normally (YES in S4002), the RAM is not initialized. If the RAM is initialized, various flags, statuses, and counter values are reset. Note that S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on (when the power is turned on), and are not executed thereafter. In the first embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs the same process as the power-off monitoring process (S209) by the game control microcomputer 81 shown in FIG. When turned on, data related to the effect control at that time is stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90. That is, data related to presentation control at the time of power interruption such as a power failure is backed up. For this reason, unless the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized (S4003) at power-on after power-off such as a power failure (power-off recovery), effect control by the effect control microcomputer 91 is performed. Will return to the state before the power failure occurred.

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

  When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, a command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands (control signals) stored in an output buffer (also referred to as “sub output buffer”) in the RAM of the sub control board 90 are transferred to the image control board 100, the audio control board 106, and the lamp control. It transmits to the control board which becomes a corresponding command transmission destination among the boards 107. Each control board (each control unit) that has received the command uses various rendering devices (image display device 7, speaker 67, panel lamp 5, frame lamp 66, movable decorative member 14, 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. 38, 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. 39, in the 2 ms timer interruption 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. 40, 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). Next, a selection advance notice input process (to be described later) is performed (S4306). Thereafter, lamp data (data for controlling lighting of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) is created, and the random number for determining the effect is updated. The process is executed (S4305).

[Received command analysis processing]
As shown in FIG. 41, in the received command analysis process (S4302), first, it is determined whether or not a start ball entering command is received from the main control board 80 (S4395). If it is determined (NO in S4395), the process proceeds to S4401, and if it is determined that a start ball entering command has been received (YES in S4395), the production hold information storage process (S4400) is performed and the process proceeds to S4401. To do. 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 value, fluctuation pattern random number value, etc.) according to the type of special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) and the number of special figure holding balls at the time of sending and receiving the start incoming ball command (at the time of command generation) In the shift memory format, it is stored in a predetermined production hold information storage area of the RAM of the sub-control board 90. 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”.

  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), a variation effect start process (described later) ( S4402) is performed, and the process proceeds to S4403. If it is determined that the variation start command is not received (NO in S4401), the process proceeds to S4406 without performing the variation effect start process. In S4403, it is determined whether or not a variable stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4403). If it is determined that a variable stop command has been received (YES in S4403), the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. A variation effect end process to be ended is performed (S4404). 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. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4403 that the change stop command has not been received (NO in S4403), the process proceeds to S4405 without performing the change effect end process. 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. If not received (NO in S4405), the process proceeds to S4407, and if received (YES in S4405). Then, processing related to the execution of the effect (big hit game related effect) according to the type of the received command is performed (S4406). For example, if the received command is an opening command, an opening effect command for specifying an opening effect corresponding to the type of jackpot specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer, and if the command is a round start command, the command Set the round production command that specifies the round production according to the round specified based on the sub output buffer, and if it is an ending command, the ending that specifies the ending production according to the jackpot type specified based on the command Set the production command 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.

  Finally, the process of S4407 is performed, and this process ends. 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).

[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. 42, in the variation effect start process (S4402), first, an effect determination random number for acquiring various effect determination random numbers such as a variation effect determination random number, a notice effect determination random number, an effect symbol determination random number, etc. Processing (S4501) is performed. In this embodiment, the process of S4501 is performed at the timing when the variation start command is received from the main control unit 80, and a predetermined value (acquisition information) is acquired from each random number. Based on the acquired value (acquired information), the 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 S4502, the received variation start command is analyzed (S4502). The variation start command includes a variation pattern designation command (information for designating the variation pattern) for designating the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. In the variation pattern designation command, variation pattern information (P1 to 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 special figure 1 or the special figure 2. Note that the variation pattern information, the game state information, the symbol information, and the like can be used in processes other than the variation effect start process to be executed thereafter.

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

  Here, the effect mode is an aspect of the effect in the image display device 7. If the effect mode is different, some or all of the effect aspects of the game effect such as the notice effect and the reach effect are different. Specifically, the image displayed on the image display device 7 is in the effect mode such that the display mode of the effect symbol 8 (for example, symbol design, number design, etc.) is different or the characters, items, and background images that appear are different. It will be different. 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 can be. In the present embodiment, the production modes A and B are executed when being controlled to the low accuracy low base state, and the production mode C is executed when being controlled to the high accuracy high base state, and the production modes D and E are executed. Is executed when the low-accuracy base state or the high-accuracy base state is 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 D or E, even if the player confirms the production mode, whether 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 grasp whether it is. In that sense, the production modes D and E can be said to be probability non-notification modes.

  Next, in S4504, the change display is performed using the image display device 7, the panel lamp 5, the movable decorative member 14 and the like, and is controlled by the sub-control unit 90 (variation effect pattern, effect design). A variation effect pattern determination table (not shown) and a notice effect determination table (an example of the notice effect determination table shown in FIG. 44) for determining a game effect are set (S4504). Specifically, based on the mode status (current effect mode) referred to in S4503 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 S4504, a table corresponding to the mode status (current effect mode) referred to in S4503 is selected and set from the variation effect pattern determination tables.

  Next, in S4505, based on the random effect determination random number acquired in S4501 and the variable effect pattern determination table set in S4504, a variable effect pattern suitable for the specified variation pattern is selected and set (S4505). . 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.

  Further, in S4505, based on the effect design determination random number acquired in S4501 and a stop design determination table (not shown), an effect design 8 (also referred to as “stop effect design”) to be displayed 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. Among them, one effect symbol is different from the other effect symbols, and when it is out of reach, at least one effect symbol of three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R such as “635” is the other The production pattern is different. On the other hand, if the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit, and either 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 of the present embodiment, reach A, reach B, reach C, super reach (also referred to as “SP reach”) A, as the variation mode of the design symbol 8 (variation production pattern, production design game production), Super reach B, super reach C, character production, etc. are set, and in S4505, based on the variation production pattern determination table, any of these productions is performed or these productions 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.

  In S4506, a notice effect to be executed in accordance with the variation effect pattern (effect symbol game effect) is determined. Moreover, it is also called an effect symbol game effect including the notice effect to be executed. This “notice effect” indicates the possibility that the result of the effect symbol game effect being executed is stopped and displayed in a big hit mode before the effect symbol is stopped (determined stop display) (during the effect symbol variation display). Production (pre-notification production). Further, in the first embodiment, as the “notice effect”, there are a plurality of notice effects having different display modes (execution modes), and a plurality of notice effect determination random numbers as the corresponding notice effect determination random numbers. have. Specifically, it has a selection announcement, a character announcement determination random number, a conversation announcement determination random number, a step-up announcement determination random number, etc., which will be described later, and these obtained announcement effect determination random numbers and respective announcement effect determination tables. Are used to determine the notice effect to be executed. Each random number for determining the notice effect is obtained as a predetermined value by the effect determination random number acquisition process (S4501) in the change effect start process (S4402).

  Here, the “selection notice” is a notice effect performed using the effect buttons 63a and 63b, and a predetermined effect corresponding to the player performing a predetermined input operation on the effect buttons 63a and 63b. Executed. That is, it is a notice effect in which the effect progresses in accordance with the input operation to the player's effect buttons 63a and 63b. However, in the execution period of the selection notice, if the player does not perform an input operation on the effect buttons 63a and 63b within a predetermined period, the effect proceeds even if there is no input operation. And it is a notice effect which shows a big hit reliability to a player by the progress mode. “Character notice” determined using the character notice determination random number is one or a plurality of characters (human character, train character, character, etc.) within a notice display area (notice execution area). This is a notice effect that shows the player the big hit reliability (also simply referred to as “reliability”). Note that the jackpot reliability refers to the possibility that the effect design during the variable display is stopped and displayed in a jackpot manner, and is also referred to as a jackpot expectation or a jackpot probability. In addition, the “conversation notice” determined using the random number for conversation notice decision is a big hit by displaying characters such as “hot”, “extreme heat”, “reach?”, “Super reach confirmation”, etc. This is a notice effect for informing in advance of the degree of reliability and the type of game effect that may be executed thereafter. The “step-up notice” determined using the step-up notice determination random number is an effect that can be changed in five stages (a plurality of stages) from step 1 to step 5, and is performed by five people (five types). This is a notice effect in which characters are displayed one by one in order from step 1 to step 5, and all five people are gathered and displayed in step 5. Since this is a time-series effect, the execution time becomes longer as the step proceeds.

  In S4507, based on the change effect pattern and the notice effect set in S4505 and S4506, a change effect start command for starting the effect symbol game effect is set in the output buffer in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (S4507). Then, the variation production start process is terminated. When the variation effect start command set in S4507 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 determines the variation effect pattern specified based on the variation effect start command, that is, S4505. Predetermined image data corresponding to the variation effect pattern set in step 1 is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the variation effect or the like based on the read image data is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Moreover, the fluctuation display (flashing display) by two LEDs on the effect display 102 is also executed.

[Notification effect setting process]
Next, based on FIG. 43, the notice effect setting process (S4506) for determining whether or not to execute various notice effects will be described. The notice effect setting process (S4506) is a process executed when the sub-control unit 90 determines that the change start command is received from the main control unit 80 in the received command analysis process. In the notice effect setting process (S4506), first, a notice effect to be executed is set based on the effect determination random value acquired in S4501 and the notice effect determination table set in S4504 (S4601). Next, it is determined whether or not the selection advance notice is to be executed (S4602). If it is determined that the selection advance notice is not to be executed (NO in S4602), the process proceeds to S4612. On the other hand, if it is determined to execute the selection advance notice (YES in S4602), the corresponding selection advance notice flag is turned ON (S4603), the selectable period of the corresponding selection advance notice is set in the selection period timer (S4604), and the process of S4605 Migrate to

  Here, although the production mode will be described in detail later, as the selection announcement (also referred to as “selection production”), there are seven types of selection announcements with different execution modes (production modes). FIG. 45 shows an example of a selection notice determination table for determining which selection notice is to be executed or which selection notice is not to be executed. For example, when the variation pattern information designated by the variation pattern designation command received from the main control unit 80 is “P1 (variation pattern 1)” (in the case of information indicating P1), P1 shown in FIG. And the selection notice determination table for P12 is set. Then, based on the random number for determining the effect obtained in S4501 (random number for determining the announcement effect, random number for determining the effect symbol) and the set selection notification determining table, etc., the selection announcement (notification effect, Notification effect) is determined. Here, the random number for selection announcement determination has a random number range of 0 to 99, and determines which one of the seven types of selection announcement is executed or whether the character announcement is not executed according to the acquired value.

  For example, the variation pattern information designated by the variation pattern designation command is P1 (variation pattern 1), and the selection notice determination table for P1 and P12 shown in FIG. 45 is set. If the acquired value of the random number for determining the selection advance notice is any one of “0 to 19” (selection probability: 20%), the selection advance notice is not executed. If the acquired value is any one of “20 to 24” (5%), the selection notice of the selection notice 01 shown in FIG. 45 is displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b at a predetermined timing. This “selection notice 01” does not change the number of selection target images 203 (character C) by the player's input operation to the effect buttons 63a and 63b, and selects any selection target image 203 (character C). As a result of the selection, the specific image 201 (character A) is not displayed (the non-specific image 202 is displayed) (FIG. 47 (f)). The “selectable period (maximum selectable period)” is set to 10 s. If the player performs an input operation on the effect buttons 63a and 63b before 10 seconds elapses, an arbitrary selection target image 203 selected by the player at the (predetermined) timing is determined (for example, FIG. 46 (d)). Further, when the player does not perform the input operation to the effect buttons 63a and 63b until 10 s has elapsed, the predetermined selection target image 203 is determined after 10 s and the non-specific image 202 (character B) is displayed. To do. It should be noted that the result display timing may be either when 10 s elapses or when an effect button is operated.

  Also, if the acquired value is any one of “25 to 34” (10%), the selection notice of the selection notice 02 shown in FIG. 45 is displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b at a predetermined timing. This “selection notice 02” does not change the number of selection target images 203 (character C) by the player's input operation to the effect buttons 63a and 63b, and selects one of the selection target images 203 (character C). As a result of the selection, an effect of displaying the specific image 201 (character A) is obtained (FIG. 47E). Similarly to the “selectable period” selection notice 01, it is set to 10 s. If the player performs an input operation on the effect buttons 63a and 63b before 10 seconds elapses, an arbitrary selection target image 203 selected by the player at the (predetermined) timing is determined (for example, FIG. 46 (d)). Further, when the player does not perform the input operation to the effect buttons 63a and 63b until 10 s has elapsed, the predetermined selection target image 203 is determined after 10 s and the specific image 201 (character A) is displayed. .

  If the acquired value is any of “35 to 44” (10%), the selection notice of the selection notice 03 shown in FIG. 45 is displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b at a predetermined timing. In this “selection notice 03”, the number of selection target images 203 is changed once at most by an input operation to the player's effect buttons 63a and 63b, and one of the selection target images 203 (character C) is selected. As a result, the effect is such that the specific image 201 is not displayed (the non-specific image 202 is displayed) (FIG. 48 (k)). The “selectable period” is set to 20 s, which is longer than the selection notice 01. When the player performs a predetermined (predetermined) input operation on the effect buttons 63a and 63b before the time 20s elapses, an effect (decrease effect) in which the number of selection target images 203 displayed is reduced is executed (FIGS. 47 (g) and (h)). If the player performs a predetermined input operation on the effect buttons 63a and 63b again before the remaining period of 20s elapses, an arbitrary selection target image selected by the player is determined (for example, FIG. 47). (I)). In addition, when the player does not perform an input operation to the effect buttons 63a and 63b until 20s elapses, a predetermined selection target image is determined with the elapse of 20s, and the non-specific image 202 is displayed. At this time, the reduction effect may not be performed. In addition, after performing the reduction effect by performing the input operation to the effect button, when the input operation is not performed again, a predetermined selection target image is determined after 20 s and the non-specific image 202 is displayed.

  If the acquired value is any one of “45 to 54” (10%), the selection notice of the selection notice 04 shown in FIG. 45 is displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b at a predetermined timing. In this “selection notice 04”, the number of the selection target images 203 is changed at most once by an input operation to the player's effect buttons 63a and 63b, and one of the selection target images 203 (character C) is selected. As a result, the specific image 201 is displayed (FIG. 48 (j)). The “selectable period” is set to 20 s, which is the same as the selection notice 03. Note that the effect control process when the effect mode of the reduction effect and the selectable period (maximum selectable period) have elapsed are the same as described above.

  If the acquired value is any of “55 to 59” (5%), the selection notice of the selection notice 05 shown in FIG. 45 is displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b at a predetermined timing. In this “selection notice 05”, the number of selection target images 203 is changed twice at the maximum by an input operation to the player's effect buttons 63a and 63b, and one of the selection target images 203 (character C) is selected. As a result, the effect is such that the specific image 201 is not displayed (the non-specific image 202 is displayed) (FIG. 49 (p)). The “selectable period (maximum selectable period)” is set to 25 s, which is longer than the selection notice 02. This is because the maximum selectable number of times (the number of reduction effect executions) has increased. When the player performs a predetermined (predetermined) input operation on the effect buttons 63a and 63b before the time 25s elapses, the effect (decrease effect) in which the number of selection target images 203 to be displayed is reduced is maximum. It is executed twice (FIGS. 47 (g) and (h), FIGS. 48 (l) and (m)). When the player performs a predetermined input operation on the effect buttons 63a and 63b again until the remaining period of 25s elapses, an arbitrary selection target image selected by the player is determined (for example, FIG. 48). (N)). In addition, when the player does not perform an input operation to the effect buttons 63a and 63b until 25 s elapses, the predetermined selection target image 203 is determined with the elapse of 25 s and the non-specific image 202 is displayed. At this time, the reduction effect may not be performed. In addition, when the input operation to the effect button is performed and the decrease effect is executed once or twice, and the input operation is not performed again, a predetermined selection target image is determined after 25 s, and the non-specific image 202 is displayed. indicate.

  If the acquired value is any of “60 to 69” (10%), the selection notice of the selection notice 06 shown in FIG. 45 is displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b at a predetermined timing. In this “selection notice 06”, the number of selection target images 203 is changed twice at the maximum by an input operation to the player's effect buttons 63a and 63b, and one of the selection target images 203 (character C) is selected. As a result, the specific image 201 is displayed (FIG. 49 (o)). The “selectable period” is set to 25 s, which is the same as the selection notice 05. Note that the effect control process when the effect mode of the reduction effect and the selectable period (maximum selectable period) have elapsed are the same as described above.

  If the acquired value is any of “70 to 99” (30%), the selection notice of the selection notice 07 shown in FIG. 45 is displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b at a predetermined timing. This “selection notice 05” changes the number of the selection target images 203 by a maximum of three times (the most number of times) by an input operation to the player's effect buttons 63a and 63b, and any one of the selection target images 203 (characters). As a result of selecting C), an effect of displaying the specific image 201 is obtained (FIG. 49 (s)). The “selectable period (maximum selectable period)” is set to 30 s, which is longer than the selection notice 06. This is because the maximum selectable number of times (the number of reduction effect executions) has increased. When the player performs a predetermined (predetermined) input operation on the effect buttons 63a and 63b before 30 seconds elapses, the effect (decrease effect) in which the number of selection target images 203 to be displayed is reduced is maximum. It is executed three times (FIGS. 47 (g) and (h), FIGS. 48 (l) and (m), and FIGS. 49 (q) and (r)). When the player performs a predetermined input operation on the effect buttons 63a and 63b again before the remaining period of 30s elapses, an arbitrary selection target image selected by the player is determined (for example, FIG. 49). (R)).

  In addition, when the player does not perform the input operation to the effect buttons 63a and 63b until 30 seconds elapses, the predetermined selection target image 203 is determined after 30 seconds and the specific image 201 is displayed. At this time, the reduction effect may not be performed. In addition, when the input operation to the effect button is performed and the reduction effect is executed once to three times and then the input operation is not performed again, a predetermined selection target image is determined after 30 seconds and the specific image 201 is displayed. To do. Note that the selection notice 07 can reduce the remaining selection target image 203 to one by a reduction effect, and is always an effect in which the specific image 201 is displayed.

  Similarly, when the variation pattern information designated by the variation pattern designation command is other variation pattern information such as P2 (variation pattern 2) or P5 (variation pattern 5), the corresponding selection advance notice determination shown in FIG. The table is set. Based on the acquired random number value for determining the notice effect, a predetermined selection notice is executed with a predetermined probability. Also, in the selection advance notice determination table shown in FIG. 45, when the specific image 201 is displayed, it is set to be a big hit with a higher possibility than when the specific image 201 is not displayed (the non-specific image 202 is displayed). doing. As a result, the player plays a game with the expectation of the appearance of the specific image 201, and expects that the result of the subsequent variable display will be a big hit with the appearance of the specific image 201, thereby enhancing the game entertainment.

  Also, in the selection advance notice determination table shown in FIG. 45, the greater the number of changes (the number of reductions) in the number of selectable selection target images 203, that is, the smaller the number of selectable selection target images 203, the more specific The possibility that the image 201 is displayed is increased. Thereby, whenever a reduction production | presentation is performed, a player raises the expectation to jackpot and improves a game interest. In addition, it is possible to increase the willingness to participate in a game (production button game) accompanied by an input operation of the effect button in the selection advance notice, and to enhance the game entertainment. In addition, when the reduction effect is executed a specific number of times (a specific number of times or more), the specific image 201 is always displayed in the result display effect. This also increases the player's willingness to participate in the effect button game, It is improving the fun of playing games.

  Next, in S4605, it is determined whether or not the selection advance notice decided to be executed can execute an effect (change effect or decrease effect) for changing the selection target image 203, that is, whether or not the selection advance notice is 03 to 07. (S4605). In S4605, if the selection advance notice to be executed does not change the selection target image (no reduction effect is executed), that is, if it is determined that the selection advance notice is 01 (YES in S4605), “0” is set in the selection number counter ( The process proceeds to S4606) and S4612. Here, the “selection number counter” is a counter that counts the number of times the selection target image can be changed (the maximum number of executions of the reduction effect) in the selection advance notice.

  For example, when executing the selection notice 07 in which the number of possible changes of the selection target image is 3, “3” is set in the selection number counter. Then, when the player performs a predetermined input operation on the effect button within the time limit and the effect of changing the selection target image is executed, the value of the selection number counter is subtracted by “1” to become “2”. . Then, when the effect of changing the selection target image is further executed twice, the value of the selection number counter becomes “0”, and no further effect of changing the selection target image is executed. Executed. In this way, the number of executions of effects (decrease effect, change effect) for changing the selection target image is controlled in the selection advance notice by the selection number counter.

  If it is determined in S4605 that the selection advance notice to be executed is to execute an effect (decrease effect) for changing the selection target image (NO in S4605), then the number of times that the decrease effect (change effect) can be executed is one (one step). It is determined whether or not (S4607). If it is determined in S4607 that the reduction effect (change effect) can be executed once (one step), that is, it is determined that the selection notice 03 or the selection notice 04 is to be executed (YES in S4607), the number of selections The counter is set to “1” (S4608), and the process proceeds to S4612. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4607 that the number of possible reduction effects is not one (1 step) (NO in S4607), then it is determined whether the number of possible reduction effects is two (two steps). (S4609). In S4609, when it is determined that the number of times that the reduction effect can be executed is two (two stages), that is, it is the selection notice 05 or the selection notice 06 (YES in S4609), “2 "Is set (S4610), and the process proceeds to S4612.

  If it is determined in S1609 that the number of executions of the reduction effect is not twice (two steps), that is, it is determined that the number of executions of the reduction effect that can be executed is the selection notice 07 of three times (NO in S4609) “3” is set in the number counter (S4611), and the process proceeds to S4612. In S4612, whether or not to execute other notice effects such as character notice, conversation notice, step-up notice, etc. is determined (S4612), and the process ends. Whether or not to execute these notice effects in the same procedure and process as the selected notice is determined. Since the determination procedure and processing are the same as in the selection notice, detailed description is omitted.

[Selection notice input processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 44, when there is an input operation to the effect buttons 63a and 63b at an arbitrary timing during the execution of the selection advance notice (selection effect), selection for executing a predetermined display control process The notice input process (S4306) will be described. That is, when the predetermined selection notice (01 to 07) is set in the notice effect setting process (S4506) described above, the number of selection target images 203 is reduced based on the input operation to the effect buttons 63a and 63b. This is a process for executing a reduction effect or a result display effect for displaying the specific image 201 or the non-specific image 202.

  In the selection advance notification input process (S4306), first, it is determined whether any of the selection advance notice flags among the selection advance notice 01 flag to the selection advance notice 07 flag is ON (S4701). This “selection advance notice flag” is turned ON during the execution of the variable display for executing the selection advance notice. If it is determined in S4701 that none of the selection notice flags is ON (NO in S4701), the process ends. This corresponds to the case where the variable display without executing the selection advance notice is being executed, or the time period during which the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol) is not executed. Next, in S4702, it is determined whether it is the start time of the selection notice (S4702).

  Specifically, when the change pattern to be executed is P1 and the selection notice 07 is executed, the change time is 75000 s and the execution time of the selection notice effect is 30000 s. That is, the selection advance notice is executed at 30000 s in the fluctuation time of 75000 s. For example, the selection notice starts at the timing of 5000 s after the start of the fluctuation, the selection notice is executed from 5000 s to 35000 s, the reach effect or the character effect is performed at 35000 s to 75000 s, and the effect design is stopped and displayed in a specific mode (big hit mode) To do. If it is determined in S4702 that the selection notice start time is reached (for example, when 5000 s has elapsed since the start of fluctuation) (YES in S4702), measurement of the selection period timer in which the maximum selectable period is set is started (S4703), The operation valid period is set (S4704), and the process proceeds to S4705.

  Here, the selection period timer included in the sub-control unit 90 is set with a period (maximum selectable period) corresponding to the type of selection announcement determined to be executed in the announcement production setting process. In FIG. 5, when it is determined that it is during the variation display of the effect symbol and it is the execution start timing of the selection notice effect, the measurement of the period starts. That is, until this measurement is completed, an input operation to the effect buttons 63a and 63b is accepted in the selection advance notice. Further, by setting the operation valid period, it becomes possible to accept the player's input operation by the effect buttons 63a and 63b in the selection notice as valid (valid detection of input by the input means 63a and 63b). Judge as). On the other hand, if it is determined in S4702 that it is not the start time of the selection notice (NO in S4702), the process proceeds to S4705.

  In S4705, it is determined whether or not the operation valid period is set (S4705). If it is determined that the operation valid period is not reached (before the selection notice starts or after the selection notice ends) (NO in S4705), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4705 that the operation is valid (YES in S4705), it is then determined whether an input operation of the effect buttons 63a and 63b is detected (a predetermined input operation has been executed) ( S4706). If it is determined in S4706 that an input operation using the effect buttons 63a and 63b has been detected (YES in S4706), it is then determined whether or not the value of the selection number counter is “0” (S4707). If it is determined in S4707 that the value of the selection number counter is “0” (YES in S4707), the process proceeds to S4709. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the selection counter is not “0” (NO in S4707), the process proceeds to S4712.

  Here, if the value of the selection number counter is not “0”, that is, one of “1” to “3”, a reduction effect is executed based on detection of a predetermined input operation. Further, if the value of the selection counter is “0”, it is a selection advance notice that the reduction effect is not executed, or since all the reduction effects that can be executed have already been completed, it is based on detection of a predetermined input operation. The result display effect is executed.

  If it is determined in S4706 that the input operation by the effect buttons 63a and 63b has not been detected (NO in S4706), whether or not the value of the selection period timer is “0”, that is, the end time of the selection notice effect It is determined whether or not has arrived (S4708). If it is determined in S4708 that the value of the selection period timer is “0”, that is, the execution period of the selection notice has ended (YES in S4708), the process proceeds to S4709. As a result, even when the player does not perform an input operation on the effect button until the selectable period in the selection notice elapses, the result display effect is executed with the elapse of the selectable period. If it is determined in S4708 that the value of the selection period timer is not “0” (NO in S4708), the process ends.

  In S4712, based on the value of the reduction effect execution number counter, a corresponding reduction effect start command is set (S4712), "1" is added to the value of the reduction effect execution number counter (S4713), and the value of the selection number counter Is subtracted by "1" (S4714), and the process ends. Here, the “decrease effect execution number counter” is a counter for counting the number of executions of the decrease effect (the number of times of execution) in the notice effect being executed. When the value of the reduction effect execution count counter is “0”, the reduction effect is not yet executed in the selection notice. Accordingly, when the value of the reduction effect execution number counter is “0”, the first reduction effect is executed, and therefore the selection effect image 203 is reduced (changed) from four to three. A reduction effect start command (change effect start command) for executing the change effect) is set.

  Further, when the value of the reduction effect execution number counter is “1”, the reduction effect is executed once in the selection notice. Accordingly, when the value of the reduction effect execution number counter is “1”, the second reduction effect is executed, and therefore the reduction effect for reducing the selection target image 203 from three to two is executed. Decrease production start command is set. Further, when the value of the reduction effect execution number counter is “2”, the reduction effect is executed twice in the selection notice. Accordingly, when the value of the reduction effect execution number counter is “2”, the third reduction effect is executed, so that the reduction effect for reducing the selection target image 203 from two to one is executed. Decrease production start command is set.

  In S4709, a result display effect start command corresponding to the selected advance notice flag set to ON is set (S4709), the selected advance notice flag is turned off (S4710), the operation valid period is set to the operation invalid period (S4711), The values of the reduction effect execution number counter and the selection number counter are reset (S4715), and the process ends. In the selection notice effect, the “decrease effect” for reducing the selection target image 203 is also referred to as “reselection effect” because the selection operation can be performed again when the reduction effect is executed. Further, since the selection target image 203 (the number) to be selected changes, it is also referred to as “change effect”.

[Direction notice mode]
Next, an effect mode (execution mode) of the selection notice will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 46A shows a scene in which a predetermined selection notice is started during the variation display of the effect symbol. The display screen 7a displays a character A201 in the shape of a "person" and displays a message "Let's guess where it is hidden!", And a selection advance notice accompanied by a selection operation by the player using the production buttons 63a and 63b. Indicates that it will be executed. In addition, the effect symbol 8 is variably displayed in the upper right corner of the display screen 7a, indicating that the special symbol (effect symbol) is being variably displayed. The character A 201 is also referred to as “specific image” or “first image”.

  Next, FIG. 46 (b) shows a scene in which the production has progressed while the same variation display as in FIG. 46 (a) is being performed. A plurality of characters C shaped like “doors” are displayed on the display screen 7a, and a button image 205 in which the characters “PUSH” are displayed is displayed on the leftmost character C203. The selection notice effect is an effect of finding a character A201 (specific image) hidden by the character C203 shaped like a door by selecting any character C203. The character C203 is also referred to as a “selection target image” or a “third image”. The button image 205 is also referred to as an “input image”. Therefore, four selection target images 203 are displayed on the display screen 7a shown in FIG. 46B, and the player can select a predetermined selection target image 203 by operating the effect button. .

  Next, FIGS. 46 (c) and 46 (d) are in the same fluctuation display as FIG. 46 (b), and the player operates the effect button 63b for a predetermined operation (performs a right turn twice). A character C is selected (FIG. 46 (c)), and a scene in which the character C203 to be opened is determined as the second character C203 from the right by performing a predetermined operation (pressing operation) on the effect button 63a. This is shown (FIG. 47 (d)). The execution mode of the selection notice after FIG. 47 (d) differs depending on the type of selection notice (01 to 07) being executed (FIGS. 47 (e) to (g)).

  First, FIGS. 47 (e) and (f) show a predetermined result display effect without executing a reduction effect (reselection effect) from the scene where four characters C203 of FIG. 46 (d) are displayed. Indicates the scene where was executed. This is executed when the player performs a predetermined input operation using the effect buttons 63a and 63b after the selection notice 01 or 02 is executed and the selectable period measured by the selection period timer elapses. . Further, the selection notices 01 to 07 are executed, and the player can execute the selection buttons without being input to the effect buttons 63a and 63b. .

  FIG. 47 (e) shows a scene in which the character A201 (specific image) is displayed on the first result display unit 208 that is in the open state when the character C203 arbitrarily selected by the player is in the open state. . The first result display unit 208 also displays a predetermined background image (such as a cloud). In addition, a dialogue-like second result display unit 209 is also provided on the display screen 7a, and the character selection “correct answer” is displayed, so that the selection operation by the player is correct (a specific image is displayed). )It is shown that. On the other hand, in FIG. 47 (f), the character C203 arbitrarily selected by the player is in the open state, and the character A201 (specific image) is not displayed on the first result display unit 208 that is in the open state. The scene where character B202 (non-specific image) shaped like is displayed is shown. The first result display unit 208 also displays a predetermined background image (such as a cloud). In addition, the second result display unit 209 displays the text “Here is” to indicate that the selection operation by the player was incorrect (the specific image was not displayed). In both cases of FIGS. 47 (e) and 47 (f), the variable display continues after this, and as a result of the reach effect and the character effect being performed, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined display mode. In this selection advance notice, the character A201 (specific image) is set to be a big hit with a high possibility even when the character A201 (specific image) is not displayed.

  Next, in FIGS. 47 (g) and (h), a reduction effect (reselection effect) is executed from the scene where four characters C203 of FIG. 46 (d) are displayed, and the number of characters C203 decreases. The scene where the player can select the predetermined character C203 again is shown. Specifically, FIG. 47 (g) is a mode that covers most of the display screen 7a (more than half of the display area of the character C) at the timing when the player performs a predetermined operation on the effect button 63b. The scene in which the shaped change image 207 is displayed is shown. FIG. 47 (h) shows a scene in which the change image 207 disappears and then the number of characters C203 decreases from four to three. These are all the selection effects during one-time variation display as in FIG. An effect using the change image 207 is also referred to as a “decrease effect”, a “change effect”, or a “reselection effect”, and the change image 207 is also referred to as a “fifth image”.

  Next, FIG. 47 (i) selects and determines an arbitrary (center) character C203 by performing predetermined operations on the effect buttons 63a and 63b from the three characters C203 after the decrease effect shown in FIG. 47 (h). Shows the scene. A determination image 206 indicating that the center character C has been determined is displayed on the display screen 7a. In addition, the execution mode of the selection notice after FIG. 47 (i) differs depending on the type of selection notice being executed (03 to 07) (FIGS. 48 (j) to (l)).

  48 (j) and (k), the predetermined result display effect is executed without executing the reduction effect (reselection effect) from the scene where the three characters C203 of FIG. 47 (i) are displayed. Shows the scenes made. This is executed when the player performs a predetermined input operation using the effect buttons 63a and 63b after the selection notice 03 or 04 is executed and the selectable period measured by the selection period timer elapses. . It can also be executed based on the fact that the selectable period measured by the selection period timer has elapsed without the player performing the determination operation of the character C203 by the effect buttons 63a and 63b.

  FIG. 48 (j) shows a scene in which the character A201 (specific image) is displayed on the first result display unit 208 that is in the open state when the character C203 arbitrarily selected by the player is in the open state. . In addition, the second result display unit 209 displays the characters “correct answer” to indicate that the selection operation by the player is correct (a specific image is displayed). On the other hand, in FIG. 48 (k), the character C203 arbitrarily selected by the player is opened, and the character A201 (specific image) is not displayed on the first result display unit 208 that is opened, and the character B202 ( A scene where a non-specific image is displayed. In addition, the second result display unit 209 displays the text “Here is” to indicate that the selection operation by the player was incorrect. In both cases of FIGS. 48J and 48K, the variable display continues after this, and as a result of the reach effect and the character effect being performed, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined display mode. In this selection advance notice, the character A201 (specific image) is set to be a big hit with a high possibility even when the character A201 (specific image) is not displayed.

  Next, in FIGS. 48 (l) and 48 (m), a reduction effect (reselection effect) is further executed from the scene where three characters C203 of FIG. 47 (i) are displayed, and the number of characters C203 decreases. The scene where the player can select the predetermined character C203 again is shown. Specifically, FIG. 48 (l) shows a scene in which the change image 207 is displayed at a timing when the player performs a predetermined operation on the effect button 63b. FIG. 48 (m) shows a scene in which the change image 207 disappears and then the number of characters C203 decreases from three to two. These are all the selection effects during one-time variation display as in FIG.

  Next, FIG. 48 (n) selects an arbitrary (left) character C203 by performing predetermined operations on the effect buttons 63a and 63b from the two characters C203 after the two reduction effects shown in FIG. 48 (m). And show the determined scene. The execution mode of the selection notice after FIG. 48 (n) differs depending on the type of selection notice (05 to 07) being executed (FIGS. 48 (o) to (q)).

  49 (o) and (p), the predetermined result display effect is executed without executing the reduction effect (reselection effect) from the scene where the two characters C203 of FIG. 48 (n) are displayed. Shows the scenes made. This is when the player performs a predetermined input operation (decision operation) using the effect buttons 63a and 63b before the selection notice period 05 or 06 is executed and the selectable period measured by the selection period timer elapses. To be executed. Note that the selection notice 07 is executed, and the player can execute the selection based on the elapse of the selectable period measured by the selection period timer without performing the determination operation of the character C203 by the effect buttons 63a and 63b.

  FIG. 49 (o) shows a scene in which the character A201 (specific image) is displayed on the first result display unit 208 in the open state when the character C203 arbitrarily selected by the player is in the open state. . In addition, the second result display unit 209 displays the character “correct” to indicate that the selection operation by the player is correct. On the other hand, FIG. 49 (p) shows that the character A203 (specific image) is not displayed on the first result display unit 208 in the open state because the character C203 arbitrarily selected by the player is open, and the character B202 ( A scene where a non-specific image is displayed. In addition, the second result display unit 209 displays a character “This is a good” to indicate that the selection operation by the player was incorrect. In both cases of FIGS. 48 (o) and 48 (p), the variable display continues after this, and as a result of the reach effect and the character effect being executed, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined display mode. In this selection advance notice, the character A201 (specific image) displayed is set to be a big hit with a high possibility even when the character A201 (specific image) is not displayed. It is set such that the smaller the number of C, the higher the possibility that the character A201 (specific image) is displayed.

  Next, in FIGS. 49 (q) and (r), a reduction effect (reselection effect) is further executed from the scene where two characters C203 of FIG. 48 (n) are displayed, and the number of characters C203 decreases. This shows a scene where the player can select the predetermined character C203 again. Specifically, FIG. 49 (q) shows a scene in which the change image 207 is displayed at a timing when the player performs a predetermined operation on the effect button 63b. In FIG. 49 (r), the change image 207 disappears, and then the number of characters C203 decreases from two to one, and the player operates the performance buttons 63a and 63b for a predetermined operation. A scene in which (the remaining one) character C203 is selected is shown. These are all the selection effects during one-time variation display as in FIG.

  Here, when the reduction effect is executed a predetermined number of times (three times in the present embodiment) and the number of selectable characters C is equal to or less than a specific number (one in the present embodiment), as a result of the selection notice, The character A201 (specific image) is always displayed (100%). In FIG. 49 (r), before the character C203 is opened, the second result display unit is displayed on the display screen 7a, the character display “definitely” is displayed, and the result executed thereafter. In the display effect, the character A201 is always displayed. Next, FIG. 49 (s) shows a scene in which the character A201 is displayed on the first result display unit 208 as the selection result display effect shown in FIG. 49 (r). The second result display unit 209 displays the characters “correct answer” to indicate that the selection operation by the player is correct.

  As described above, the selection notice is executed in different effects depending on the type of selection notice to be executed. It should be noted that whether or not to display the character A201 (specific image) is determined in advance depending on the type of selection notice (01 to 07) to be executed, so the player has selected which character C203 (selection target image) Even in the result display effect, the result of whether or not the character A201 (specific image) is displayed does not change. However, when the player performs an input operation using the effect button, the number of characters C203 (selection target image) changes, and thereby the character A201 (specific image) can be displayed in the subsequent result display effect. Suggests sex. Depending on the type of selection notice, the display of the character A 201 (specific image) may be confirmed. Thereby, the player can increase the willingness to participate in the game accompanied by the operation of the effect button in the selection advance notice, and can enhance the game interest.

  In the first embodiment, a selection notice including a plurality of reduction effects (reselection effects) and a result display effect shown in FIGS. 46 to 49 is executed in the change display of one special symbol (effect symbol). . In the second embodiment, instead of such an effect mode, a selection notice including a plurality of reduction effects (re-selection effects) and a result display effect (a series of selection notice effects) is performed on a plurality of consecutive special symbols (effects). Execution is possible using the variable display of the symbol. Because it is “executable by using the variable display of a plurality of consecutive special symbols (directed symbols)”, there is a case where the selection notice is executed (completed) in the variable display of one special symbol (directed symbol). Also good.

  That is, the selection advance notice of the second embodiment is based on the acquisition timing (based on the acquisition) of the acquisition information acquired based on the ball entering the start port (the first start port 20 or the second start port 21). By determining in advance, the contents of the variation display (also referred to as “specific variation” or “variable display of a specific effect symbol (special symbol)”) related to the acquired information (whether or not determination result, jackpot type, game effect to be executed) Type) or the like) can be obtained in advance before starting the variable display related to the acquired information (before the change start condition is satisfied). Note that the prior determination may be performed by the main control unit 80 when acquiring the acquisition information, or performed by the sub control unit 90 when the sub control unit 90 receives a start ball entering command from the main control unit 80. May be. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the prior determination as to whether or not to execute the selection advance notice is performed by the sub-control unit 90 based on the received start-entering command.

  And as a result of prior determination, when acquisition information is specific acquisition information (when it is determined to perform selection advance notice by prior determination), the content of the acquisition information (effect acquisition information) and the effect hold information storage area at that time The execution mode of the selection advance notice is determined based on the number of presentation hold information (the number of hold storages) stored and the acquired random number for selection advance notice determination. The variation display of a special symbol (production symbol) that indicates the possibility of winning a big hit by this selection notice is referred to as “target variation”. It is possible to execute the selection advance notice using only the target variation, or a plurality of variation displays of the variation display that performs variation display before the target variation and the target variation.

  Specifically, when it is determined that a prior notice is to be executed by prior determination, if there is no number of presentation hold information, the selective advance notice cannot be executed in a plurality of continuous variation displays. Run. On the other hand, if it is determined that a prior notice is to be executed by prior determination, and there is a predetermined number of presentation hold information, the prior notice is executed in the target change and the change display executed before that within the range of that number. Make it possible. In the present embodiment, in the normal state (non-electric support state, non-short-time state), the variable display related to the first special symbol is set as the execution target of the prior effect (selection advance notice). Accordingly, when the production hold information related to the target variation is stored, a maximum of 3 other production suspension information is stored. Therefore, a selection advance notice (selection advance notice) is displayed in a maximum of 4 consecutive change displays including the subject change. Production) can be executed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is set so as to notify that the larger the number of variable displays for executing the selection advance notice, the higher the probability that the target change will be a big hit. In addition, the selection advance notice is also referred to as “continuous production” or “continuous advance production” because the production can be executed in a plurality of continuous variation displays.

[Direction notice mode]
Next, an example of the effect of the selection advance notice according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the presentation mode of the selection notice of the second embodiment, the production mode when starting the selection notice is the same as that of the selection notice of the first embodiment. In other words, the selection advance notice in the second embodiment also progresses in one variation display in the order of FIG. 46 (a) → FIG. 46 (b). Then, the production mode of the subsequent selection notice will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, FIG. 50 (aa) shows a scene in which the player's arbitrary (third from the left) character C203 is selected from the scene shown in FIG. 46 (b). Next, the process proceeds to the scene of FIG. This shows a scene in which the change image 207 is displayed at a timing when the player performs a predetermined operation on the effect button 63b. Further, as shown in the upper right of the display screen 7a, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing after the change image 207 is displayed (the stop symbol is [468]). That is, the variable display is ended while the change image 207 is being displayed (while the change effect is being executed).

  Then, the process proceeds to the scene of FIG. This scene shows a scene where the display of the next effect symbol is started and the number of characters C203 displayed is reduced from four to three. That is, in the process of proceeding with the selection notice as shown in FIGS. 50 (aa), (cc) and (dd), the change display of the previous effect symbol is terminated and the change display of the next effect symbol is started. The timing for starting the next variation display of the effect symbol may be during the display of the change image 207, or may be the timing when the change image 207 disappears and the number of characters C203 displayed is reduced. .

  Next, as shown in FIG. 50 (bb), description will be made on the effect mode when the player does not perform the predetermined operation on the effect buttons 63a and 63b in the selection advance notice. When the player does not follow the operation buttons 63a and 63b and does not perform the predetermined operation, the change image 207 is displayed as described above, and the variation display of the effect symbols ends. . However, as shown in FIG. 50 (ee), unlike the case where the effect buttons 63a and 63b are operated, after the change image 207 disappears, the number of characters C203 does not decrease, but again the same number (four). ) Character C203 is displayed. That is, when not participating in the effect button game, although the selection advance notice is executed in a plurality of continuous variable displays, the decrease effect is not executed in accordance with the change display (transition) of the variable display. This makes it possible for the player to increase the willingness to participate in the production button game and to enhance the game interest.

  Next, in FIG. 50 (ff), the selection announcement effect proceeds in the same variation display as FIG. 50 (dd), and the player selects and decides an arbitrary (center) character C203 within a predetermined selectable period. Show the scene. Further, the execution mode of the selection notice after FIG. 50 (ff) differs depending on the type of selection notice being executed (FIGS. 51 (ii) and (jj)). In FIG. 50 (ii), in the same variation display as FIG. 50 (ff), the character C203 arbitrarily selected by the player is in the open state, and the character A201 is displayed on the first result display unit 208 in the open state. The scene (result display effect) where (specific image) is displayed is shown. In addition, the second result display unit 209 displays the character “correct” to indicate that the selection operation by the player is correct. The change display in which the result display effect shown in FIG. 50 (ii) is executed is the target change in the selection advance notice (continuous effect). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the reduction effect is executed, the process shifts to the next variable display, and when the result display effect is executed, the change display is an object indicating the possibility of a big hit by the selection advance notice. It is considered a fluctuation.

  Next, in FIG. 51 (kk), following the result display effect shown in FIG. 50 (ii), the selection notice effect is finished in the same variable display, and the process shifts to the effect symbol game effect (reach effect in this embodiment). Shows the scene. This effect symbol game effect (reach effect) is a big hit with a relatively high possibility because the character A201 (specific image) is displayed by the selection notice. FIG. 51 (mm) shows a scene in which the jackpot symbol (specific mode) in which the three effect symbols are the same [555] is stopped and displayed as a result of the effect symbol game effect (reach effect) shown in FIG. 55 (kk). Indicates. That is, the determination result of the target variation is a big hit.

  On the other hand, in FIG. 50 (jj), in the same variation display as FIG. 50 (ff), the character C203 arbitrarily selected by the player is in the open state, and the character B202 is displayed on the first result display unit 208 in the open state. The scene (result display effect) where (non-specific image) is displayed is shown. In addition, the second result display unit 209 displays the text “Here is” to indicate that the selection operation by the player was incorrect. The change display in which the result display effect shown in FIG. 50 (jj) is executed is the target change in the selection advance notice (continuous effect).

  Next, FIG. 51 (ll), after the result display effect shown in FIG. 50 (jj), finishes the selection notice effect in the same variable display, and shifts to the effect symbol game effect (reach effect in this embodiment). Shows the scene. The effect symbol game effect (reach effect) is relatively unlikely to be a big hit because the character B201 (non-specific image) is displayed by the selection notice (the specific image is not displayed). 51 (nn) shows that as a result of the effect symbol game effect (reach effect) shown in FIG. 55 (ll), at least one of the three effect symbols is different. [525] Outlier symbol (non-specific mode) is stopped The displayed scene is shown. That is, the determination result of the target variation is not appropriate.

  Although illustration is omitted, even when the character A201 (specific image) is displayed in the selection advance notice, the off-design may be stopped and displayed as a result of the effect design game effect, or the character B202 (unspecified) in the selection advance notice. Even when (image) is displayed, the jackpot symbol may be stopped and displayed as a result of the effect symbol game effect. In addition, although illustration is omitted, the selection advance notice of this embodiment is executed in the variable display of the maximum four continuous effect symbols, and every time the variable display is switched (shifted), the decrease effect (change effect, replay) By executing the selection effect, only one character C203 is displayed (to be selected) in the target variation. As described above, when the reduction effect is executed in the selection advance notice and the number of characters C203 to be selected is equal to or less than a specific number (one in this embodiment), the result display effect is always (100%). You may set so that character A201 (specific image) may be displayed. As a result, it is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation for the occurrence of the reduction effect and increase the willingness to participate in the effect button game. This also makes it possible to enhance the gaming interest. Also, in the selection advance notice of this embodiment, the character A201 (specific image) is set to be a big hit with a high possibility even when the character A201 (specific image) is not displayed, and the character C is selected. The character C 201 (specific image) is set to be more likely to be displayed when the number of characters C is smaller.

[Other aspects]
In the embodiment described above, the player selects an arbitrary character C203 (selection target image) by operating the effect button 63b, and the selection is confirmed by operating the effect button 63a. Then, the result display effect or the decrease effect (change effect, reselection effect) is executed in the operation of confirming the selection. Instead of such an aspect, the timing of executing the reduction effect (change effect, reselection effect) may be a selection operation by operating the effect button 63b. Thereby, when an operation is performed to select an arbitrary character C203 (selection target image), a sudden reduction effect (change effect, reselection effect) occurs, so that an effect that is surprising to the player can be provided. It is possible to enhance interest.

  In the above-described embodiment, the effect of reducing the number of characters C203 (selection target image) has been described as the effect of changing the character C203 (selection target image). However, the effect of changing the character C203 (selection target image) is not limited to such an aspect. For example, a change image may be displayed at a predetermined timing, and there may be an effect of increasing the number of characters C203 (selection target images). There may be an effect in which (decoration) changes. Moreover, according to the aspect of this change, you may show the possibility of differing as a possibility of becoming a big hit.

  In the above-described embodiment, either the character A 201 (specific image) or the character B 202 (non-specific image) is displayed in the result display effect in the selection advance notice. Instead of such an aspect, the character display A201 (specific image) may be displayed on the result display unit, or the background image alone may be displayed without displaying the character A201 (specific image).

  Moreover, even if a character A201 (specific image) includes a plurality of characters having different shapes, patterns, colors, additional decorations, and the like and the character A201 (specific image) is displayed, any character A201 (specific image) is displayed. ) May be displayed as a possibility of being a big hit depending on whether it is displayed. Similarly, the character B 202 (non-specific image) may include a plurality of characters having different shapes, patterns, colors, additional decorations, and the like.

  In the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to one type of pachinko gaming machine that determines whether or not to operate the probability variation function based on the type of jackpot symbol. It is not limited to this. For example, a special winning opening (V attacker) is provided with a specific area as a probability changing operation opening, and one type of determining whether or not to operate the probability varying function depending on whether or not a game ball passes through the specific area during the big hit game The present invention can also be applied to a type of pachinko machine. Alternatively, if a special area is provided in a special winning opening that allows a player to enter when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a small hit, and a game ball that has entered the special winning opening in the small hit game has a specific area 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. In addition, the present invention is not limited to pachinko machines, but after inserting a game coin as a game medium, a plurality of reels are rotated based on a predetermined game start operation, and the plurality of cylinders are rotated. The present invention is also applied to a revolving type gaming machine (slot machine) capable of giving a predetermined privilege based on a display mode of a symbol indicated by the plurality of stopped revolving cylinders based on a predetermined rotation stopping operation. It is possible to apply.

[Others]
The configuration of the gaming machine described above may be as follows.
(1-1) The 1-1 gaming machine is
Identification information display means for variably displaying identification information based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
A variable entrance that can be changed between a state in which a game ball can enter and a state in which a game ball cannot enter,
A special game execution means for executing a special game for setting the variable entrance into a state in which a ball can be entered when the result of the variation display of the identification information is a specific result;
A game effect executing means for executing a predetermined game effect in accordance with the variation display of the identification information;
A gaming machine provided with an input means for a player to perform a predetermined input,
As the game effect, there is a selection effect for selecting any one of a plurality of selection target images based on an input to the input means,
The selection effect is
As a result of selecting any selection target image based on an input to the input means, a result display effect for displaying a specific image or a non-specific image different from the specific image, and any one based on an input to the input means With the effect of selecting the selection target image, the reselection effect of reducing the number of selection target images and displaying the selection target image again,
When the re-selection effect is executed as the selection effect, the result display effect can be executed thereafter.

  According to such a gaming machine, the player includes an input unit for performing a predetermined input, and has a selection effect for performing an effect using the input unit as a game effect to be executed in accordance with the variation display of the identification information. ing. The selection effect includes a result display effect that displays a specific image or a non-specific image as a result of selecting any selection target image from a plurality of selection target images based on an input to the input unit, and an input to the input unit. If the re-selection effect is executed without reducing the number of selection target images and displaying the selection target image again without displaying the result based on the result display effect Make it possible. As a result, when a result display effect that displays a specific image or a non-specific image is executed based on an input to the input means when the selection effect is executed, the selection target image is reduced and selection can be performed again. There is a case where a reselection effect is executed, and it is possible to enhance the game interest by an unexpected game effect.

(1-2) Also, the 1-2 gaming machine is the 1-1 gaming machine,
The specific image indicates a higher possibility of execution of the special game than the non-specific image,
The game effect execution means includes:
In the selection effect, it is more likely that the result display effect after executing the reselection effect is more likely than the result display effect without executing the reselection effect. It is characterized by that.

  According to such a gaming machine, when a specific image is displayed in a selection effect, the possibility of executing a special game is higher than that in a case where a non-specific image is displayed. If the result display effect is performed after executing the result, the specific image is displayed with a higher possibility in the result display effect than when the result display effect is performed without executing the reselection effect. Thereby, when the selection effect is executed, the player inputs to the input means in anticipation of the display of the specific image, and when the re-selection effect is executed, the player displays the specific image, and consequently It is possible to further enhance the sense of expectation for special games and to enhance the gaming interests.

(1-3) Further, the 1-3 gaming machine is the 1-1 or 1-2 gaming machine,
The game effect execution means includes:
In the selection effect, a plurality of reselection effects can be executed,
As the selection target image decreases due to the reselection effect, the possibility that the specific image is displayed in the subsequent result display effect is high.

  According to such a gaming machine, a re-selection effect can be executed a plurality of times in the selection effect, and the specific image is displayed in the result display effect that is executed thereafter as the selection target image is reduced by the re-selection effect. The possibility is high. Thereby, when the reselection effect is executed a plurality of times in the selection effect, it is possible to further increase the player's expectation for displaying the specific image (execution of the special game).

  In addition, the smaller the number of selectable selection target images, the higher the possibility of displaying a specific image in a result display effect executed thereafter. In the reselection effect, there may be an effect mode in which the selection target image decreases and an effect mode in which the selection target image does not decrease. Thereby, it is possible to further enhance the gaming interest when the reselection effect is executed.

(1-4) In addition, the 1-4th gaming machine is the 1-1 to 1-3 gaming machine,
The game effect execution means includes:
When the result display effect is executed after the number of selection target images reaches a specific number by the reselection effect, the specific image is displayed in the result display effect.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the reselection effect is executed in the selection effect and the number of selection target images reaches a specific number, the specific image is always displayed in the result display effect executed thereafter. Thereby, when the reselection effect is executed based on the input to the input means, the game is performed in anticipation that the number of selection target images becomes a specific number. Further, when the number of selection target images reaches a specific number, the display of the specific image is determined in advance at that time, so that it is possible to increase the preference of the selection effect and enhance the game entertainment. The specific number may be one or may be two or more.

(1-5) In addition, the 1-5th gaming machine is a 1-1st to 1-4th gaming machine,
The game effect execution means includes:
In the selection effect, when there is no input to the input means, the reselection effect is not executed.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the selection effect is executed, if the player does not input to the input means, the reselection effect is not executed. That is, unless input is made to the input means, a reselection effect that reduces the selection target image and increases the display possibility of the specific image is not executed. Thereby, when there is an input instruction or the like to the input means in the selection effect, it is possible to increase the player's willingness to participate in the effect using the input means and to enhance the game entertainment.

The configuration of the gaming machine described above may be as follows.
(2-1) The 2-1 gaming machine is
Identification information display means for variably displaying identification information based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
A variable entrance that can be changed between a state in which a game ball can enter and a state in which a game ball cannot enter,
A special game execution means for executing a special game for setting the variable entrance into a state in which a ball can be entered when the result of the variation display of the identification information is a specific result;
A game effect executing means for executing a predetermined game effect in accordance with the variation display of the identification information;
A gaming machine provided with an input means for a player to perform a predetermined input,
As the game effect, there is a selection effect for selecting any one of a plurality of selection target images based on an input to the input means,
The selection effect is
As a result of selecting any one of the selection target images based on the input to the input unit, a result display effect in which the specific image is displayed or the specific image is not displayed, and the input to the input unit With the effect of selecting any of the selection target images, the reselection effect of reducing the number of selection target images and displaying the selection target again,
When the re-selection effect is executed as the selection effect, the result display effect can be executed thereafter.
The specific image indicates a higher possibility of execution of the special game than the non-specific image,
The game effect execution means includes:
In the selection effect, it is more likely that the result display effect after executing the reselection effect is more likely than the result display effect without executing the reselection effect. It is characterized by that.

  According to such a gaming machine, the player includes an input unit for performing a predetermined input, and has a selection effect for performing an effect using the input unit as a game effect to be executed in accordance with the variation display of the identification information. ing. The selection effect is a result display effect in which the specific image is displayed or the specific image is not displayed as a result of selecting any one of the selection target images from the plurality of selection target images based on the input to the input unit. And a reselection effect that displays the selection target image again by reducing the number of selection target images without displaying the result based on the input to the input means, and when the reselection effect is executed, Thereafter, the result display effect can be executed. As a result, when a selection effect is executed, a result display effect that may display a specific image is executed based on an input to the input means, and when the selection target image is reduced, the selection can be made again. There is a case where a reselection effect is executed, and it is possible to enhance the game interest by an unexpected game effect.

  In the case of “not displaying the specific image”, an image (other character) other than the specific image (specific character) may be displayed, or a predetermined character is displayed only in the background display in the specific area. Not necessary. Moreover, you may add another structure with respect to this structure.

The configuration of the gaming machine described above may be as follows.
(3-1) The 3-1 gaming machine is
Identification information display means for variably displaying identification information based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
A variable entrance that can be changed between a state in which a game ball can enter and a state in which a game ball cannot enter,
A special game execution means for executing a special game for setting the variable entrance into a state in which a ball can be entered when the result of the variation display of the identification information is a specific result;
A game effect executing means for executing a predetermined game effect in accordance with the variation display of the identification information;
A gaming machine provided with an input means for a player to perform a predetermined input,
As the game effect, there is a selection effect for selecting any one of a plurality of selection target images based on an input to the input means,
The selection effect is
As a result of selecting any selection target image based on an input to the input means, a result display effect for displaying a specific image or a non-specific image different from the specific image, and any one based on an input to the input means With the effect of selecting the selection target image, the reselection effect of changing the selection target image and displaying the selection target image again,
When the re-selection effect is executed as the selection effect, the result display effect can be executed thereafter.
The specific image indicates a higher possibility of execution of the special game than the non-specific image,
The game effect execution means includes:
When the reselection effect is executed in the selection effect, the possibility of displaying the specific image in the subsequent result display effect differs depending on the change mode of the reselection effect.

  According to such a gaming machine, the player includes an input unit for performing a predetermined input, and has a selection effect for performing an effect using the input unit as a game effect to be executed in accordance with the variation display of the identification information. ing. The selection effect includes a result display effect that displays a specific image or a non-specific image as a result of selecting any selection target image from a plurality of selection target images based on an input to the input unit, and an input to the input unit. Without re-displaying the result based on the re-selection effect of changing the selection target image and displaying the selection target image again, if the re-selection effect is executed, then the result display effect can be executed And Further, when displaying a specific image in the selection effect, it shows a higher possibility as a special game execution possibility than displaying a non-specific image, and in the selection effect, a result display effect after executing the reselection effect Is more likely to display the specific image in the result display effect than to perform the result display effect without executing the reselection effect. Further, when the re-selection effect is executed in the selection effect, the possibility that the specific image is displayed in the subsequent result display effect differs depending on the change mode of the selection target image.

  As a result, when the selection effect is executed, the result display effect that may display the specific image is executed based on the input to the input means, and the selection target image changes and the selection is performed again. There is a case where a reselection effect that can be performed is executed, and it is possible to enhance the game interest by an unexpected game effect. In addition, when the selection effect is executed, the player inputs to the input means in anticipation of the display of the specific image, and when the re-selection effect is executed, according to the change mode. Since the specific image is displayed, it is possible to further enhance the display of the specific image and, in turn, the expectation for the special game, and to enhance the game interest. Here, as the “change mode of the reselection effect”, for example, the number of selection target images is changed (increased or decreased), the size of the selection target image is changed (larger or smaller), or the display mode is changed. (Pictures, colors, patterns) or a combination of these can be used.

(3-2) Further, the 3-2 gaming machine is the 3-1 gaming machine,
The game effect execution means includes:
In the selection effect, it is more likely that the result display effect after executing the reselection effect is more likely than the result display effect without executing the reselection effect. It is characterized by that.

  According to such a gaming machine, in the selection effect, the result display effect after performing the reselection effect can be higher in the result display effect than performing the result display effect without executing the reselection effect. The specific image is displayed by the nature. Thereby, when the selection effect is executed, the player inputs to the input means in anticipation of the display of the specific image, and when the re-selection effect is executed, the player displays the specific image, and consequently It is possible to further enhance the sense of expectation for special games and to enhance the gaming interests.

(3-3) Also, the 3-3 gaming machine is the 3-1 or 3-2 gaming machine,
The display mode of the selection target image is changed by the reselection effect.

  According to such a gaming machine, the display mode of the selection target image is changed by the reselection effect. Thereby, the player can recognize that the selection target image has changed due to the reselection effect, and can increase the expectation for displaying the specific image in the result display effect executed thereafter.

(3-4) Also, the 3-4 gaming machine is the 3-1 to 3-3 gaming machine,
It has a plurality of display modes of selection target images that can be changed by the reselection effect,
The possibility that the specific image is displayed in the subsequent result display effect varies depending on the display mode of the selection target image after the change.

  According to such a gaming machine, there are a plurality of display modes after the change of the selection target image that changes due to the reselection effect, the reselection effect is executed, and depending on which display mode the selection target image has changed, It is assumed that the display possibility of the specific image in the result display effect executed thereafter is different. Thereby, it is possible to enhance the player's expectation for the change mode when the reselection effect is executed, and to change the expectation for the display of the specific image by the change mode. This also makes it possible to enhance the gaming interest.

  Further, as another configuration, “special image having a plurality of images (first specific image, second specific image, third specific image, etc.) and executing a special game by the specific image displayed in the result display effect. It may be characterized by showing different possibilities as possibilities. "

The configuration of the gaming machine described above may be as follows.
(4-1) The 4th-1 gaming machine is
A starting opening where game balls can enter,
Acquisition information storage means capable of storing a plurality of acquisition information acquired based on the entrance to the starting opening,
Identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information based on the acquisition information stored in the acquisition information storage means;
A variable entrance that can be changed between a state in which a game ball can enter and a state in which a game ball cannot enter,
A special game execution means for executing a special game for setting the variable entrance into a state in which a ball can be entered when the result of the variation display of the identification information is a specific result;
A game effect executing means for executing a predetermined game effect in accordance with the variation display of the identification information;
A gaming machine provided with an input means for a player to perform a predetermined input,
As the game effect, there is a selection effect for selecting any one of a plurality of selection target images based on an input to the input means,
The selection effect is
It is an effect indicating the possibility that the variation display result of the specific identification information becomes the specific result, and the effect can be started in accordance with the variation display of the identification information before the variation display of the specific identification information. And)
And as a result of selecting any one of the selection target images based on the input to the input means, a result display effect for displaying a specific image or a non-specific image different from the specific image, and an input to the input means With the effect of selecting any of the selection target images, the reselection effect of changing the selection target image and displaying the selection target image again,
The variation display of the predetermined identification information indicating the possibility of obtaining a specific result by the selection effect is a variation display of the identification information on which the result display effect is executed,
When the reselection effect is executed along with the variation display of the identification information, the variation display of the identification information starting after that is the variation display of the specific identification information,
When the result display effect is executed along with the variation display of the identification information, the variation display of the identification information is the variation display of the specific identification information.

  According to such a gaming machine, there is a selection effect for performing an effect based on an input to the input means as a game effect. The selected effect is an effect indicating that the result of the variation display (also referred to as “target variation”) of the specific identification information may be the specific result, and the identification information before the variation display of the specific identification information. The production can be started with the change display. That is, the selection effect is a so-called pre-effect (prefetching effect), and a specific image or a non-specific image is selected as a result of selecting one of the selection target images from a plurality of selection target images based on an input to the input unit. A result display effect to be displayed and a reselection effect to display the selection target image again by changing the selection target image without displaying the result based on the input to the input means. In addition, when the reselection effect and the result display effect can be executed in the continuous display of different identification information, and the reselection effect is executed in the change display of the predetermined identification information, the change display of the predetermined identification information. Is not subject to change, and the selected effect continues until the subsequent display of the identification information, and when the result display effect is executed in the change display of the predetermined identification information, the change display of the predetermined identification information is the target. It becomes a fluctuation.

  As a result, when the selection effect is executed, it is possible to predict which identification information variation display will continue depending on whether the re-selection effect is executed or the result display effect is executed. Thus, it is possible to enhance the expectation for the display of the specific image in the result display effect. In addition, the “selective effect” can be executed over a variation display of a plurality of continuous identification information including the target variation, and the result display is increased as the number of identification information variation displays in which the selection effect is executed is larger. The possibility that a specific image is displayed in the production, that is, the possibility that a special game is executed can be high. The “selective effect” is also referred to as “continuous effect (continuous prior effect)”.

(4-2) Further, when the reselection effect is executed as the selection effect in the 4-1 game machine, the 4-2 game machine can execute the result display effect thereafter. Is what
The specific image has a higher possibility of execution of the special game than the non-specific image.

  According to such a gaming machine, when a re-selection effect is executed as a selection effect, a result display effect is subsequently executed. When a specific image is displayed in the selection effect, a non-specific image is displayed. Is also considered to show a high possibility as a special game feasibility. Thereby, when the selection effect is executed, the player inputs to the input means in anticipation of the display of the specific image, and when the re-selection effect is executed, the player displays the specific image, and consequently It is possible to further enhance the sense of expectation for special games and to enhance the gaming interests.

(4-3) Also, the 4-3 gaming machine is the 4-1 or 4-2 gaming machine,
The game effect execution means includes:
When the reselection effect is executed in the selection effect, the possibility of displaying the specific image in the subsequent result display effect differs depending on the change mode of the reselection effect.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the reselection effect is executed in the selection effect, the possibility that the specific image is displayed in the subsequent result display effect differs depending on the change mode of the selection target image. Thereby, when the selection effect is executed, the player inputs to the input means in anticipation of display of the specific image, and when the re-selection effect is executed, the mode of the change is performed. Since the specific image is displayed according to the display, it is possible to further increase the sense of expectation for the display of the specific image and, in turn, the special game, and to enhance the gaming interest.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 7 Image display apparatus, 7a Display screen, 7b Production design display area (production design display part), 8 production design, 20 1st start opening, 21 2nd start opening, 30 1st grand prize opening 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), 81 game Microcomputer for control, 90 sub control board (sub control unit), 91 production control microcomputer, 100 image control board (image control unit), 101 image control microcomputer, 102 production display.

Claims (5)

Identification information display means for variably displaying identification information based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
A variable entrance that can be changed between a state in which a game ball can enter and a state in which a game ball cannot enter,
A special game execution means for executing a special game for setting the variable entrance into a state in which a ball can be entered when the result of the variation display of the identification information is a specific result;
A game effect executing means for executing a predetermined game effect in accordance with the variation display of the identification information;
A gaming machine provided with an input means for a player to perform a predetermined input,
As the game effect, there is a selection effect for selecting any one of a plurality of selection target images based on an input to the input means,
The selection effect is
As a result of selecting any selection target image based on an input to the input means, a result display effect for displaying a specific image or a non-specific image different from the specific image, and any one based on an input to the input means With the effect of selecting the selection target image, the reselection effect of reducing the number of selection target images and displaying the selection target image again,
When the reselection effect is executed as the selection effect, the result display effect can be executed thereafter. The specific image indicates a higher possibility of execution of the special game than the non-specific image,
The game effect execution means includes:
In the selection effect, it is more likely that the result display effect after executing the reselection effect is more likely than the result display effect without executing the reselection effect. The gaming machine according to claim 1. The game effect execution means includes:
In the selection effect, a plurality of reselection effects can be executed,
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific image is more likely to be displayed in the subsequent result display effect as the number of selection target images decreases due to the reselection effect. The game effect execution means includes:
The specific image is displayed in the result display effect when the result display effect is executed after the number of selection target images reaches a specific number by the reselection effect. The gaming machine according to the item. The game effect execution means includes:
5. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein in the selection effect, the re-selection effect is not executed when there is no input to the input unit.

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