JP2018166569A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To solve the problem with: a conventional game machine which has, as fanfare effects at the start of a jackpot, a first opening effect in the case of absence of a jackpot in the reserve and a second opening effect in the case of the presence of a jackpot in the reserve, and has a game property of settling a reserve successive jackpot upon execution of the second opening effect at the start of a jackpot game; and an existing game machine which executes an effect of notifying, during identification information variable display, that the identification information variable display may result in a jackpot; in which the notification effect indicative of a possibility that the identification information variable display results in a jackpot and a reserve jackpot advance notice effect indicating that a jackpot is stored in the reserve are similar in effect aspects thereby not enhancing interest in the game.SOLUTION: Interest in a game is enhanced by enhancing amusement of effect aspects for notice of a special game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 45

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. In this type of gaming machine, during the variation display of the identification information, a notice effect that notifies the possibility of the occurrence of a special game is executed, or during the variation display of other identification information before starting the variation display of the identification information In addition, there is known one that executes a prior notice effect that notifies the possibility that information that becomes a special game is stored on hold (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2015-157023

  Patent Document 1 includes a first opening effect when there is no big hit on hold and a second opening effect when there is a big hit on hold as fanfare effects at the start of the big hit. It describes a gaming machine having a gaming property such that when a two-opening effect is executed, a reserved resort is confirmed. In addition, there is a gaming machine that executes a notice effect in which the result of the variation display of the identification information is a big hit during the variation display of the identification information.

  However, in conventional gaming machines, there are two types of effects: a notice effect that indicates the possibility that the variation display result of the identification information will be a big hit, and a reserved big hit advance notification effect that indicates that the big hit is stored in the hold. It was not intended to improve the fun and entertainment of the game.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to improve the preference of the production mode for notifying the special game and to improve the game entertainment.

The gaming machine of the first invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is
Acquisition information storage means for storing acquisition information acquired based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
Among the acquisition information stored in the acquisition information storage means, identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information based on the acquisition information for which a start condition is established,
A game effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined game effect;
A special game execution means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player when the result of the variation display of the identification information is a specific result, and a gaming machine comprising:
As the game effect, a special game including a first effect indicating that the acquired information that is the specific result is stored in the acquired information that does not satisfy the start condition among the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage unit. An effect and a notification effect for notifying the execution of the special game effect,
When the specific effect is executed in the notification effect, the special game effect is executed. When the specific effect is not executed in the notification effect, the special game effect is not executed.
The execution of the special game is confirmed when the special game effect is executed.

  According to such a gaming machine, the identification information is variably displayed based on the acquisition information stored in the acquisition information storage means, and a special game advantageous to the player is obtained when the result of the variation display of the identification information becomes a specific result. A special game that is a viable gaming machine and includes a first effect indicating that acquired information that is a specific result is stored in acquired information (so-called hold information) for which a start condition is not established as a game effect. There is an effect and a notification effect for notifying whether or not to execute the special game effect. When the specific effect is executed in the notification effect, the special game effect is executed. When the specific effect is not executed in the notification effect, the special game effect is not executed.

  As a result, the player expects the occurrence of the notification effect, expects the specific effect to be executed in the notification effect, and can enhance the game entertainment when the specific effect is executed. In addition, the special game effect that starts when the specific effect is executed in the notification effect indicates that the acquisition information that does not satisfy the start condition (that is, the hold information) includes the acquisition information that is the specific result. 1 effect is included, and when the special game effect is made, the player can remarkably enhance the game interest.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to improve the preference of the production mode for informing a special game, and to improve the game entertainment.

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the front frame 51 can supply a launching handle 60 for launching a game ball with a launch intensity corresponding to the operation amount (rotation angle) of the player and a game ball stored and stored to the launching device side. A ball hitting tray (upper pan) 61 and a surplus ball tray (lower pan) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the ball hitting tray 61 are provided. Further, the front frame 51 includes a first effect button 63a and a second effect button 63b (generally referring to these two effect buttons) that can be operated by the player during execution of a game effect that is executed as the game progresses. Simply referred to as “effect button 63”), a decorative frame lamp 66 that can emit various lights according to the game situation, and various sounds (sound effects) according to the game situation. The speaker 67 etc. which can be provided are also provided.

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

  In the game board 2, a game area 3 in which a game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 60 flows down is surrounded by the rail member 4. In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails 16 for guiding a game ball are projected, and a ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the tip of the rail member 4. The ball return prevention piece 6 is for preventing the game ball once guided to the game area from returning to the launching device side. The game board 2 is also provided with a decorative board surface lamp 5 (see FIG. 5) that can emit various lights according to the game situation.

  Near the center of the game area 3, an image display device 7 which is an aspect of the effect display means is provided. The image display device 7 of the present embodiment is composed of a liquid crystal display device, and an effect symbol display area 7b in which effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (also simply referred to as “effect symbol 8”) are displayed on the display screen 7a. (Also referred to as “effect design display section”) and a background display area 7c in which a background image constituting the background of the display screen 7a is displayed. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R perform a variable display in synchronization with a variable display of a first special symbol and a variable display of a second special symbol, which will be described later. As a mode of the variable display, for example, there is a mode in which scroll display is performed in the up and down, left and right, diagonal directions, and in this embodiment, in principle, scroll display is performed in the vertical direction. The effect symbol display area 7b includes, for example, three symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The left symbol display area displays the left effect symbol 8L, and the middle symbol display area displays the medium effect. The symbol 8C is displayed, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the symbol display area on the right. The positions of the left, middle, and right symbol display areas do not need to be separately provided, and the display areas of the left, middle, and right effect symbols may be the entire symbol display area (effect symbol display area 7b). .

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

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

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

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

  The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 includes a first effect hold display area 9c (first effect hold display unit) for displaying a first effect hold 9a in accordance with the number of first special figure hold to be described later. A second effect hold display area 9d (second effect hold display unit) for displaying the second effect hold 9b in accordance with the number of second special figure hold to be described later is provided. Depending on the display mode (display number) of the first effect hold and the second effect hold, the number of stored first special figure holds and the second number displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a (see FIG. 4) described later. The stored number of the second special figure hold displayed on the special figure hold indicator 43b can be easily shown to the player.

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

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

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

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

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

  On the right side of the first start opening 20 in the game area 3, there is provided a first big winning device 31 having a first big winning opening 30 (also referred to as a “first variable winning opening”). The first grand prize winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member 32, and opens / closes the first grand prize winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by a first big prize opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5). The first grand prize opening 30 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state. In other words, the first grand prize winning device 31 has an opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 32 to make it impossible to enter a game ball (closed state) and allow a game ball to enter (open state). Can be changed.

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a main display 40 is disposed at the lower right portion of the game board 2. The main display 40 includes a first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol display unit) that displays the first special symbol in a variably displayed and stopped state, and a second special symbol that displays the second special symbol in a variably displayed and stopped state. A display 41b (second special symbol display unit) and a normal symbol display unit 42 (normal symbol display unit) that displays normal symbols in a variable manner and stops display are included. In addition, the main indicator 40 includes a first special figure hold indicator 43a that displays the number of stored determination information (first special figure hold) related to the first special symbol, and the determination information related to the second special symbol ( The second special figure hold indicator 43b for displaying the number of stored second special figure hold) and the general figure hold indicator 44 for displaying the number of stored operation hold (normal figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42. include. Further, the main indicator 40 includes a hit indicator 48 indicating that the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination or the second special symbol success / failure determination has been won, and the first special symbol success / failure determination or the second special symbol success / failure determination. A round indicator 45 indicating the number of rounds of the winning game to be executed when the result of winning is, a gaming state indicator 46 indicating that the probability variation function is activated, and a shooting direction of the game ball, that is, right-handed And a firing direction indicator 47 indicating whether to perform left-handed or left-handed. These various displays included in the main display 40 are display-controlled by a main control unit described later.

  The variation display of the first special symbol is performed based on the game ball entering the first start port 20. The change display of the second special symbol is performed based on the game ball entering the second start port 21. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as “special symbols”. The first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as “special symbol display unit 41”. In addition, the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b may be collectively referred to as a “special figure hold display unit 43”.

  In the special symbol display unit 41, the special symbol (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined time, and then stopped and displayed. The special symbol (stop symbol) that is stopped and displayed enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 21. The result of lottery based on (special symbol success / failure determination, big hit lottery) is notified. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed is one special symbol that is selected from a plurality of types of special symbols based on the special symbol success / failure determination. When the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (specific identification information), that is, the special symbol stop display mode (the display result of the special symbol variation display) is the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, or the like. In this case, a special game (a big hit game, a small hit game) is performed in which the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35 is opened in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the winning symbol displayed in a stopped state. In addition, the opening pattern of the special winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35) in the special game will be described later.

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

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

  In addition, the stop display mode (stop symbol) of the special symbol is not limited to these, and can be arbitrarily set. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol variation display is performed over a predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, that light repeatedly flows from left to right in a predetermined order. In this manner, each LED can be turned on.

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 21, various information such as a special symbol success / failure random number (“acquired information”) The acquired various information is temporarily stored in a special figure storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. Specifically, if the ball enters the first starting port 20, it is stored in the first special figure storage unit (not shown) as the first special figure reservation (first acquisition information), and then to the second starting port 21. Is stored in a second special figure storage unit (not shown) as second special figure reservation (second acquisition information). The number of special figure reservations (acquired information) that can be stored in each special figure storage unit is limited to a predetermined number, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is “4”. The first special figure storage unit and the second special figure storage unit are also referred to as “first acquisition information storage unit” and “second acquisition information storage unit”, respectively, and are also collectively referred to as “acquisition information storage unit”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The number of the general map reservation stored in the general map storage unit is displayed on the general map storage display 44. Specifically, the general map hold indicator 44 is composed of two “qr” LEDs, and displays the number of general map holds by turning on the LED according to the number of general map holds. is there. For example, when the number of holdings is “0”, the display mode is such that both LEDs are turned off, such as “q □ r □” (for example, □: off, ●: red on, ▲: green on). When “1” is “1”, a display mode in which the “q” LED is turned off and the “r” LED is turned on in red, such as “q □ r ●”. Further, the number of holdings “2” to “4” is determined in the same manner as the first special figure holding display 43a.

  Next, based on FIG.2 and FIG.5, the electrical structure in this pachinko game machine 1 is demonstrated. The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a main control board 80 (also referred to as “main control unit”) that performs control related to game progress and game profits, such as special symbol success / failure determination, normal symbol success / failure determination, and game state transition. Sub-control board 90 (also referred to as “sub-control unit” or “effect control unit”) for performing control related to effects executed as the game progresses, payout control for performing control related to game ball payout Image control board for performing display control of the substrate 110 (also referred to as “payout control unit”), the image display device 7, the effect display 102, the effect first special figure hold display 103a, the effect second special figure hold display 103b, etc. 100 (image control unit) and the like.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The effect indicator 102 is composed of two LEDs, and performs a change display and a stop display in accordance with the change display and stop display of the effect symbol 8, and the effect symbol 8 is turned on / off or a combination of colors. Is stopped and displayed in a display mode indicating the display result (result of special symbol success / failure determination). Similarly, the production first special figure hold display 103a and the production second hold display 103b are also composed of two LEDs. Then, by the lighting / extinction of two LEDs or a combination of colors, the production first special figure hold display 103a is displayed on the first special figure hold display area 43 and the number of hold displayed in the first production hold display area 9c. The display is controlled in a display mode that indicates the same number of held as the number of held. In addition, the production second special figure hold display 103b is displayed in a display form showing the number of hold displayed in the second production hold display area 9d and the number of hold displayed in the second special figure hold display 43b. Be controlled. This is because the character symbol is displayed on substantially the entire display screen 7a (effect symbol display part), or the movable decorative member 14 is operated to cover the effect symbol display area 7b (effect symbol display part) of the display screen 7a. By doing so, a part or all of the effect design, the first effect hold display unit, or the second effect hold display unit may not be visible, and thus such a display is provided. A VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided instead of or in addition to the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100.

  In addition, the production control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effects, and the like from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the image control microcomputer 101 may execute sound control. Further, in this case, acoustic data may be stored in the ROM of the image control board 100.

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

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the movable decorative member 14 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. As described above, the movable decorative member 14 is a movable so-called gimmick provided in the center decorative body 10 (behind the decorative member 13). The effect control microcomputer 91 determines operation pattern data (also referred to as “driving data”) for operating the movable decorative member 14 in a predetermined operation mode from data stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, The operation of the movable decorative member 14 is controlled based on the determined operation pattern data. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107. In this case, the CPU may execute lamp lighting control and operation control of the movable decorative member 14. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and data relating to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

  The sub control board 90 includes a first effect button detection switch 63c and a first effect button detection switch 63c for detecting that the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b (see FIG. 1) is operated (pressed, rotated, pulled, etc.). 2 effect button detection switch 63d is connected. Accordingly, when the player performs a predetermined input operation on the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b, a signal is output from the corresponding effect button detection switch to the sub-control board 90. The first effect button detection switch 63c and the second effect button detection switch 63d are collectively referred to simply as “effect button detection switch”.

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

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

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

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, based on the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 in the big hit game, the game state after the end of the big hit game is shifted to a high probability state described later. Therefore, if the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is 15R first big hit or 15R fifth big hit, the V of the first round and the second round in a manner that the possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area 39 is extremely high. Since the round is executed, the game state after the big hit game can be shifted to the high probability state by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 during the execution of the big hit game. In addition, when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is 2R 4 big hit, it is not as much as 15R 1 big hit or 15R 5 big hit, but there is a possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area 39 in one round. Since the second and second V rounds are executed, if the game ball can be passed to the specific area 39 during the big hit game, the game state after the big hit game can be shifted to a high probability state. .

  On the other hand, when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is 15R second big hit, 15R third big hit or 15R sixth big hit, the opening times of the first and second rounds of V rounds are 0. Since it is 1 second, it is very difficult to enter the game ball into the second grand prize opening, so the possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area 39 during execution of the big hit game is extremely low ( The gaming state after the jackpot game is very likely to become a normal state (low probability state) described later (it may be said that it becomes a low probability state).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of gaming states by combining a probability variation function for a special symbol, a probability variation function for a normal symbol, a variation time shortening function, and an open extension function into an activated state or an inactivated state. ing. A state in which the probability variation function is activated for a special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is called a “high probability state”, and a state in which the probability variation function is not activated is a “normal state (also called a“ low probability state ”). " In the high probability state, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the special symbol success / failure determination is higher than in the normal state. In other words, in the normal state, the success / failure determination is performed using the normal state hit determination table. The determination is made using the determination table (see FIG. 8A). In other words, when the probability variation function of the special symbol is activated, the probability that the display result of the special symbol variation display becomes a big hit (the stop symbol becomes a big hit symbol) is higher than when the special symbol probability variation function is not activated.

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

  The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) may be activated simultaneously, or only one of them may be activated. The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the normal symbol are operated in synchronization with the special symbol variation time shortening function. That is, the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol operate in the short time state of the special symbol, and do not operate in the non-short time state. Therefore, in the time reduction state, the hit probability in the normal symbol success / failure determination is higher than that in the non-time reduction state. That is, the normal symbol hit / fail judgment (ordinary symbol judgment) is performed using a normal symbol per-judgment table in which the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) determined to be hit is larger than the normal symbol per-judgment judgment table used in the non-time-saving state. (See FIG. 8C). That is, when the probability variation function for the normal symbol is activated, the probability that the display result of the variation display of the ordinary symbol is a hit (the stop symbol becomes the ordinary symbol) is higher than when the probability variation function is not activated.

  In the short time state, the normal symbol fluctuation time is shorter than in the non-short time state. In this embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the non-short-time state, but is 1 second in the short-time state (see FIG. 8D). Furthermore, in the time-saving state, the opening time extension function of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) is activated, and the opening time of the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game is longer than that in the non-time-saving state. In addition, in the short-time state, the opening number increasing function of the variable winning device 22 is activated, and the number of times the second start port 21 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than that in the non-short-time state. Specifically, when the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination is successful in the non-time-short state, the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 (second start port 21) performs the opening operation for 0.2 seconds once, and the time-short state When the result of normal symbol win / fail determination is successful, the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) performs the opening operation for 2.0 seconds three times.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  On the other hand, in the low base state such as the high probability low base state or the low probability low base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by making the game ball enter the left game area 3A by left-handed. In the low base state, the second start port 21 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and entering the first start port 20 is easier than entering the second start port 21. Because. Therefore, in the low base state, by making a left turn to make a game ball enter the first start port 20, it is possible to obtain a larger number of start balls (opportunity for determining whether or not a special symbol is won) rather than making a right turn. Can do. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is turned on (display controlled) in a predetermined manner to notify that it should be fired to the left game area.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the input process (S202) performed subsequent to the output process (S201), various sensors (a first start port sensor 20a, a second start port sensor 21a, a first big prize port sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. The detection signals detected by 30a, the second big prize opening sensor 35a, the general prize opening sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 5) are read and stored in the RAM output buffer as prize ball information. Further, when the first start port sensor 20a or the second start port sensor 21a detects a game ball, the start input command corresponding to each start port is output to the output buffer of the RAM by a start ball entering process (S205) described later. To remember. Further, a detection signal from a lower plate full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as lower plate full data.

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

  Following normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S203), starting port sensor detection processing (S204), starting ball entering processing (S205), ordinary diagram motion processing (S206), special symbol motion processing (S207) The specific area sensor detection process (S208), the reserved ball number process (S209), and the power-off monitoring process (S210) are executed. In addition, the “other processing” necessary for progressing the game is executed, and the interrupt processing (S105) is terminated. Then, the main control main process S102 to S104 is repeatedly executed until an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80 (see FIG. 10). When the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec) ), Interrupt processing (S105) is executed again. In the output process (S201) of the interrupt process (S105) executed again, the command set in the RAM output buffer in the previous interrupt process (S105) is output.

[Starting port sensor detection processing]
As shown in FIG. 12, in the start port sensor detection process (S204), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a (S301). ). If the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S301), the process proceeds to S305, and if the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S301), the number of normal symbol reserve balls (normal figure hold) (Specifically, the value of a counter that counts the number of pending reservations provided in the RAM) is less than 4 (S302).

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

  In S305, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 21, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second start port sensor 21a (S305). If a game ball has not entered the second start port 21 (NO in S305), the process proceeds to S309, and if a game ball has entered the second start port 21 (YES in S305). The special figure 2 reserved ball count (the number of the second special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the second special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) is less than 4 (upper limit number). It is determined whether or not (S306). If the special figure 2 reserved ball number is not less than 4 (NO in S306), the process proceeds to S309. If the special figure 2 reserved ball number is less than 4 (YES in S306), the special figure 1 is added to the number of 2 reserved balls (S307).

  Subsequently, special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S308) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value of the random symbol counter for determining whether or not the special symbol is stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM (label-TRND-A), the random number for determining the jackpot type The counter value (label-TRND-AS) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the random number value shown in FIG. 7A is acquired), and the acquired random value (acquired) Information) is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved special figure 2 balls in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 20, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 20a (S309). If no game ball has entered the first start port 20 (NO in S309), the process is completed. If a game ball has entered the first start port 20 (YES in S309), the special figure 1 is displayed. Whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of first special figure reservations, specifically, the value of the counter for counting the number of first special figure reservations provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) is less than 4 (upper limit number) (S310). If the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not less than 4 (NO in S310), the process is completed. If the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than 4 (YES in S310), the number of Special Figure 1 held balls “1” is added to (S311).

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

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

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

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

  Next, in S318, game information (preliminary determination information) related to the result of the preliminary determination in S317, specifically, information indicating whether or not the random number value for determining whether or not the special symbol matches the jackpot determination value (presence / absence information), Command data including information indicating the value of the jackpot type determination random number counter (random number for jackpot type determination), information indicating the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (fluctuation pattern random number value), etc. And the command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S318). In addition, as a special figure 2 start entering command, a part or all of the special figure 2 acquisition random number value read in S316 may be transmitted to the sub-control board as it is, or the special figure 2 acquisition random number value may be transmitted. The game information acquired based on the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number (for example, the above-described variation pattern information) may be transmitted without transmitting as it is.

  Also, the special control 2 start entry command transmitted from the main control unit 80 is analyzed by the sub-control unit 90 to determine whether the information is related to the big hit, what type of the big hit, or any variation pattern. It is assumed that the sub-control unit 90 can identify such as. In addition, in the present embodiment, in addition to this, by analyzing the special figure 2 start entering command, whether or not the obtained special figure 2 acquisition random number becomes a big hit when judged in a high probability state, and low probability It is possible to specify whether or not it will be a big hit when judged by the state. Thereby, the sub-control unit 90 stores the received special figure 2 start ball entering command as a hold (effect hold information), pre-determines the effect hold information at a specific timing, and determines whether or not it is a low probability state. It is possible to determine whether or not production hold information determined to be a big hit is stored.

  For the purpose of preventing fraud, the random number value for determining whether or not the special symbol is determined is not directly transmitted to the sub-control unit among the acquired random number values read out in S316, and the value of the random number counter for determining the other big hit type (big hit value) The command data including the information indicating the type determination random number) and the variation pattern random number counter value (variation pattern random value) and the information indicating the result of the preliminary determination is generated as a special figure 2 start entry command. It is possible to set.

  Next, in S319, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 has increased by “1” as in the process related to the special figure 2 described above (S319). If it is determined that the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 has increased by “1” (YES in S319), the process proceeds to S320. This corresponds to the case where “1” is added to the number of special figure 1 reserved balls in S311 in the start port sensor detection process (S204) based on the game ball entering the first start port. On the other hand, if it is determined in S319 that the special figure 1 number of reserved balls has not increased (NO in S319), the process is terminated as it is.

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

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

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

[Usuzu movement process]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs a general operation process (S207) shown in FIG. 14 subsequent to the start-entering game process (S206). In the normal drawing operation process (S207), the processing related to the normal symbol display device 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four stages, and “normal figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4” is assigned to each of these stages. . If the “normal operation status” is “1” (YES in S401), the normal symbol standby process (S402) is performed, and if the “normal operation status” is “2” (S401) NO, YES in S403), normal symbol change processing (S404) is performed, and when the “normal figure movement status” is “3” (NO in S401, S403, YES in S405), the normal symbol is fixed The process (S406) is performed, and when the “normal operation status” is “4” (NO in all of S401, S403, and S405), the ordinary electric accessory process (S407) is performed. The normal operation status is “1” by default.

[Normal symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 15, in the normal symbol standby process (S402), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is “0” (S501), and if it is “0” (YES in S501). ) And finish this process. On the other hand, if it is not “0” (NO in S501), a normal symbol success / failure determination process described later is performed (S502), and then a normal symbol variation pattern selection process is performed (S503). In the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, with reference to the ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 8 (D), if the gaming state is a short-time state, the ordinary symbol variation pattern with a 1 second variation time is selected. To do. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time-short state, the normal symbol variation pattern with the normal symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected. When the normal symbol variation pattern selection processing (S503) is completed, a normal symbol random number shift processing (S504) described later is performed, then a normal symbol variation start processing (S505) is performed, and the processing ends. In the normal symbol variation start process, the normal symbol variation display is started based on the normal symbol variation pattern selected in S503, and the normal operation status is set to “2”. In the normal symbol variation start process, a normal symbol variation start command is set in order to notify the sub control board 90 of the start of variation of the normal symbol.

[Normal symbol success / failure determination processing]
As shown in FIG. 16, in the normal symbol success / failure determination process (S502), first, the value (label -TRND-H) of the normal symbol success / failure determination random number counter stored in the general symbol hold storage unit is read (S601). . Next, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (that is, whether or not the gaming state is a time reduction state) (S602). If it is determined in S602 that the time reduction flag is ON, that is, it is in the time reduction state (YES in S602), the table for the time reduction state (the hit determination value is “0” in the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. 8C). 0 ”to“ 239 ”), it is determined whether or not the winning is based on the high-probability normal figure determination (S604), and the process proceeds to S605. That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the read random number counter for normal symbol appropriateness determination (label-TRND-H) matches any of the hit determination values. On the other hand, if it is determined in S602 that the time reduction flag is not ON, that is, it is in the non-time reduction state (NO in S602), the table for the non-time reduction state in the normal symbol determination table shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it is a hit based on the low-probability normal-winning determination based on the determination values “0” and “1”) (S603), and the process proceeds to S605. Then, in S605, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal signal win / fail determination (S603, S604) is a hit (per normal map) (S605), and if it is determined to be out (NO in S605), the display is stopped. A normal symbol (unusual symbol) is determined (S606), and the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning (per normal map) is determined in S605 (YES in S605), the normal symbol per display to be stopped (per symbol in the general pattern) is determined (S607), and the per-normal symbol flag is turned ON (S608). ) Finish the process.

[Normal design random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 17, in the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), first, the normal symbol holding ball number is decremented by 1 (S701). Next, the storage location of each general map hold in the general map storage unit is shifted by one to the side read from the current position (S702). Then, the address space, which is the storage location of the highest-order reserved storage in the ordinary figure storage area, is emptied (“0”), that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth ordinary figure storage area is cleared to 0 (S703). ) Finish the process. In this way, ordinary map suspension is digested in order of suspension.

[Normal symbol change processing]
As shown in FIG. 18, in the normal symbol changing process (S404), first, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol change time has passed (S801), and if it has not passed (NO in S801), the process ends. . On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S801), the normal symbol fluctuation stop command is set (S802) and the normal symbol operation status is set to “3” (S803). Then, other processing such as stopping the normal symbol fluctuation display with the display result (winning normal symbol or off-normal symbol) according to the determination result of the random number for normal symbol success / failure determination is performed (S804). Finish.

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

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

[Normal electric equipment processing]
As shown in FIG. 20, in the ordinary electric accessory processing (S407), first, it is determined whether or not the end-of-common-use flag is ON (S1001). The normal hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second start port 21 has ended in the auxiliary game executed as a win.

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

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

On the other hand, if the end-of-usage flag is ON in S1001 (YES in S1001), the opening operation of the second start port 21 for the number of times set in S903 or S906 has ended. The winning end flag is turned off (S1011), the ordinary figure hitting flag is turned off (S1012), the ordinary figure operation status is set to "1" (S1013), and the process ends. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the normal symbol standby process (S402) is executed again as the normal operation process (FIG. 13).
[Normal electric equipment processing]
As shown in FIG. 20, in the ordinary electric accessory processing (S407), first, it is determined whether or not an end flag for the normal drawing is ON (S1001). The normal hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second start port 21 has ended in the auxiliary game executed as a win.

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

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

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

[Special figure operation processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special figure operation process (S207) after the ordinary figure operation process (S206). As shown in FIG. 21, in the special figure operation process (S207), the processes related to the special symbol display 41 and the big prize device (the first big prize device 31 and the second big prize device 36) are divided into five stages. "Special figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4, 5" is assigned to each stage. When the special figure operation status is “1” (YES in S1101), the special symbol standby process (S1102), and when the special figure operation status is “2” (NO in S1101, YES in S1103) When the special symbol changing process (S1104) and the special symbol operation status is “3” (both NO in S1101 and S1103, YES in S1105), the special symbol confirmation processing (S1106) and the special symbol operation status is “4”. (S1101, S1103 and S1105 are both NO, S1107 is YES), special electric game processing 1 as a big hit game (S1108), special figure operation status is "5" (S1101, S1103, S1105 , S1107 is NO), special electric accessory processing 2 (S1109) as a small hit game is performed. The special figure operation status is “1” by default.

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

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

[Special Figure 2 Decision Processing]
As shown in FIG. 23, in the special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202), first, the determination value corresponds to the lowest area of the special figure reservation storage section of the RAM (that is, the first special figure reservation hold). The value (label-TRND-A) of the special symbol success / failure random number counter (the oldest storage) stored in the (RAM area) is read (S1301). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1302). If it is not the high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, if it is the normal state, the hit determination table for the normal state (the big hit determination value is “3”) in the hit determination table (see FIG. 8A). , “397”), a determination is made (S1303). On the other hand, if the state is a high probability state (YES in S1302), the success / failure determination is performed based on the big hit determination table for the high probability state in the hit determination table (see FIG. 8A) (S1309). In the jackpot determination table for the high probability state, the jackpot determination values are “3”, “53”, “113”, “173”, “227”, “281”, “337”, “397”, “449”, “503”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  If it is determined in S1401 that the gaming state is a short-time state (YES in S1401), it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S1410 in FIG. 25). If it is determined that the big hit flag is ON (YES in S1410), the fluctuation pattern is referred to by referring to the short-time state big hit table (the portion corresponding to the short-time state and big hit in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). A variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1411). As described above, this processing is the variation pattern selection processing for the special figure 2, and since there is only the 15R fifth big hit (long hit) in the big win winning in the lottery of the special figure 2 (see FIG. 6). In S1411, the variation pattern P13 or P14 corresponding to the long hit is selected.

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

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

  As described above, in the variation pattern table during the short-time state (the portion corresponding to the short-time state in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9), the shortening variation function according to the number of retained balls at the time of detachment is the number of retained balls “2”. ”To“ 4 ”. In addition, when winning a long hit out of the big hits, it is easier to select a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time than in the non-time-short state. That is, the variation pattern table in the short-time state is a table in which the average value of the variation time of the special symbol is shorter than the variation pattern table in the non-time-short state. As a result, in the time-short state, the speed of digesting the special figure is increased compared to the non-time-short state (normal state) (the game during the time-shortening progresses quickly).

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

[Special figure 2 random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), first, the special figure 2 reserved ball number is decremented by 1 (S1501). Next, the storage location of the various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit is set to one lower level (for example, when the second special figure reservation storage unit is composed of an address space corresponding to addresses “0000” to “0003”, the address Shift to “0000” side (S1502). Then, “0” is set in the uppermost address space of the second special figure hold storage unit, that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth special figure hold (when stored up to the upper limit number). Is cleared to 0 (S1503), and this process ends.

  After executing the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) in the special symbol standby process (S1102) shown in FIG. 22 is executed. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205), the special figure operation status is set to "2" and a fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM to start the fluctuation display of the second special symbol.

  Further, in the special symbol standby process (S1102) of FIG. 22, when the special figure 2 reserved ball number is “0” and the special figure 1 reserved ball number is not “0” (YES in S1201, NO in S1206). The special figure 1 success / failure determination process (S1207), the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1208), the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) are performed in this order.

[Special Figure 1 Win / Fail Decision Processing]
As shown in FIG. 27, in the special figure 1 success / failure determination process (S1207), the processes (S1601 to S1612) are performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202) shown in FIG. Therefore, detailed description of this process is omitted.

  However, since this process is related to the special figure 1, in S1601, it is stored in the lowest area of the first special figure reservation storage part of the RAM (that is, the RAM area corresponding to the first special figure reservation). The special symbol success / failure random number counter value (label-TRND-A) is read. In the big hit type determination in S1610, there is a possibility that any of 15R first big hit, 15R second big hit, 15R third big hit, and 2R fourth big hit will be determined (FIG. 8B). As shown in the column of the first special symbol (Special Figure 1) in FIG. 8B, the distribution ratio for each big hit is 40% for 15R first big hit, 20% for 15R second big hit, and 15R third big hit. Is 30% and 2R 4th big hit is 10%. When it is determined that the big hit type is any one of 15R first big hit, 15R second big hit and 15R third big hit, the long hit flag is turned ON as a big hit flag in S1612. On the other hand, when it is determined that the 2R fourth big hit, the short hit flag is turned ON as a big hit flag in S1612.

[Special Figure 1 Variation Pattern Selection Processing]
As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1208), the process (S1701 to S1720) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1203) shown in FIGS. )I do. Therefore, a detailed description of this process is omitted.

  However, since this processing is related to Special Figure 1, if YES in S1702 (FIG. 28) (that is, if the big hit flag is ON), the big hit type is 15R big hit (15R first big hit, 15R first big hit) It is determined whether or not it is either 2 big hits or 15R third big hit (S1703). If the hit is 15R big hit (long hit) (YES in S1703), refer to the table for 15R big hit during the non-time-short state (the portion corresponding to the non-time-short state and long hit in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). Then, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1704). Specifically, the variation pattern P1 or P2 is selected.

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

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

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1713 that it is not a 15R big hit (NO in S1713), that is, if it is a 2R fourth big hit (short hit), the 2R big hit table during the short time state (the shortest time among the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the state and the portion corresponding to the short hit (S1715). Specifically, the variation pattern P15 is selected.

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

[Special Figure 1 Random Number Shift Processing]
As shown in FIG. 30, in the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number is decremented by 1 (S1801). Next, the storage location of various counter values in the first special figure storage unit is shifted to the lower level (S1802). Then, “0” is set in the highest address space of the first special figure reservation storage unit, that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth special figure reservation (when the maximum number is stored). Is cleared to 0 (S1803), and this process ends.

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

[Special symbol change processing]
As shown in FIG. 31, in the special symbol variation processing (S1104), first, the variation time of the special symbol (variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in S1203 or S1208 of FIG. 22, see FIG. 9). It is determined whether or not it has passed (S1901). If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (NO in S1901), the process ends. Thereby, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

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

  In S1907, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S1907). If it is determined that the time reduction flag is ON (YES in S1907), the number of times the special symbol is changed during the time reduction state is counted. 1 is subtracted from the value of the time reduction counter (S1908), and it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is “0” (S1909). If it is “0” (YES in S1909), the time reduction flag is turned OFF. (S1910), the process proceeds to S1911. If it is determined that the time reduction flag is not ON (NO in S1907), or if it is determined that the value of the time reduction counter is not “0” (NO in S1909), the process proceeds to S1911. In S1911, the special figure operation status is set to “3” (S1911). Then, other processing such as stopping the special symbol variation display at a result corresponding to the determination result of the special symbol success / failure determination random number and the jackpot type determination random number is performed (S1912), and this processing is ended.

[Special symbol confirmation processing]
As shown in FIG. 32, in the special symbol confirmation process (S1106), it is first determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S2001). If the big hit flag is ON (YES in S2001), then whether the big hit type is 15R big hit (15R first big hit, 15R second big hit, 15 third big hit or 15R fifth big hit) Is determined (S2002). And if it is 15R big hit (that is, if the long hit flag is ON), a round to be executed during the big hit game (in the mode of opening once per round, one round is from opening to closing of the big prize opening) The value of the round counter that counts the number of times is set to “15”, and as the opening pattern of the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) (see FIG. 6), For big hits, open pattern for 15R first big hit, for 15R second big hit, open pattern for 15R second big hit, for 15R third big hit, for 15R third big hit, for 15R third big hit, for 15R fifth big hit If there is an opening pattern for 15R fifth big hit, an opening pattern for 15R sixth big hit is set for 15R sixth big hit (S2003).

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

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

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

[Special electric equipment processing 1 (big hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 33, in the special electric accessory processing 1 (S1108), it is first determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S2101). If it is determined to be ON (YES in S2101), the probability variation flag is turned OFF ( S2102). In addition, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S2103). If it is determined to be ON (YES in S2103), the time reduction flag is turned OFF (S2104). That is, during the execution of the big hit game, the low probability state and the non-time-short state are controlled. In the present embodiment, the low base state is always in the non-time-short state, so that the low probability base state is also controlled during the execution of the big hit game.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the big hit end flag is ON (S2105). The big hit end flag is a flag that indicates that the opening of the big winning openings (the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35) is all ended (the big hit game is ended) in the big hit game. If the big hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), it is determined whether or not the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) is being opened (S2106). If it is not open (NO in S2106), whether or not the time (timing) for opening the grand prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) has been reached, that is, the time for opening the jackpot Then, it is determined whether or not the time for starting the first round has been reached, or the time for the interval between rounds has elapsed and the time for starting the next round (next release) has been reached (S2107). This is determined based on the big winning opening opening pattern set for each jackpot type described above. For example, if it is before the start of the first round, the determination is made based on whether or not it is the timing at which the opening period ends and the first release process of the first round is executed. If the first round has already started, the determination is made based on whether the previous round has ended and the predetermined interval period has ended. The round is also simply referred to as “R” or “round game”.

  If the determination result in S2107 is NO, the process ends. On the other hand, if the determination result in S2107 is YES, it is determined whether the round to be executed corresponds to either the first round or the second round, that is, whether it is the V round (S2108). ). This may be determined for each jackpot type using the value of the round counter, or may be determined by providing a round counter that counts the number of rounds to be executed separately. If the round to be executed is not the V round (NO in S2108), that is, if it is any one of 3 to 15 rounds, the process proceeds to S2110, and the first big according to the release pattern (see FIG. 6) according to the type of jackpot In order to open the winning opening 30, the first big winning device 31 is operated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the round to be executed is the V round (the first or second round) (YES in S2108), the V validity period setting process (S2109) is performed, and then the process proceeds to S2110 to determine the type of jackpot In response to the opening pattern (see FIG. 6), the second large winning device 36 is operated to open the second large winning opening 35. Further, when opening the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35), that is, when starting a round, a round start command for the corresponding round is set. For example, a round start command capable of specifying a round to be started is set, such as “1R start command” for the start of the first round and “2R start command” for the start of the second round. The set round start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output process of S201.

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

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

  That is, in the specific area sensor detection process (S208), which will be described later, the V flag is turned ON only when V passage (passing of the game ball to the specific area 39) is detected during the V effective period, and outside the V effective period (V ineffective period). The V flag is not turned ON at the time of V passage detection in the middle). When the V flag is ON, the probability variation flag is turned ON, that is, the gaming state after the big hit game is set to a high probability state (see the gaming state setting process described later). By doing so, the V flag is not turned on based on the passage of V due to an illegal act, that is, it is not illegally set to a high probability state.

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

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

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

  On the other hand, when the specified number of balls has been reached (YES in S2111), or when the opening time of the grand prize opening has elapsed (YES in S2112), that is, either of the two round end conditions is satisfied. In such a case, the special winning opening (the first large winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35) is closed (S2113). Then, the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2114), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is “0” (S2115). If it is determined that it is not “0” (NO in S2115), the process ends to start the next round. Further, when closing the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35), that is, when ending the round, a round end command of the corresponding round is set. For example, a round end command capable of specifying a round to be ended is set, such as “1R end command” for the end of the first round and “2R end command” for the end of the second round. The set round end command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output process of S201. The round end command is transmitted at the end of the round excluding the final round of the big hit game, that is, when it is determined in S2115 that the value of the round counter is not “0”. For example, if the number of rounds of jackpot game to be executed is 15R jackpot game, a round end command is transmitted until the end of 14R, but is not transmitted at the end of 15R. This is because, at the end of the final round, an ending command set in the process of S2116 described later is transmitted.

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

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

[Game state setting process]
As shown in FIG. 34, in the gaming state setting process (S2121), it is first determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S2201). The V flag is a flag that is turned on in a specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 36) described later. If the V flag is ON (YES in S2201), the probability variation flag is turned ON (S2202), the probability variation counter is set to “100” (S2203), the V flag is turned OFF (S2204), Proceed to processing. On the other hand, if the V flag is OFF (NO in S2201), the process proceeds to S2205 without turning on the probability variation flag. That is, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, it is determined whether or not to set the gaming state after the big hit game to a high probability state based on whether or not the V flag is ON in this gaming state setting process. .

  In S2205, it is determined whether or not the finished jackpot game (the jackpot game executed this time) is 15R jackpot. If it is determined that it is a 15R big hit (YES in S2205), it is determined whether or not the 15R big hit is a 15R third big hit (S2206). If it is a 15R third big hit (YES in S2206), it remains as it is. If the processing is finished and the 15R third big hit is not found, that is, if any of the 15R first, second and fifth big hits (NO in S2206), the time reduction flag is turned ON (S2207) and the time reduction counter is set to “100”. "Is set (S2208), and the process ends. Here, if the current big hit game is related to the 15R first big hit or the 15R fifth big hit, the game ball passes the specific area 39 (V passing) during the big hit game and the V flag is turned ON. Since this is the case (YES in S2201), the gaming state after the big hit game in this case becomes a highly accurate base state. Also, if this big hit game is related to the 15R second big hit, since V does not pass during the big hit game and the V flag is not ON (NO in S2201), after this big hit game ends The game state becomes a low probability and high base state. Also, if the current big hit game is related to the 15R third big hit, since V does not pass during the big hit game and the V flag is not ON (NO in S2201), after this big hit game ends The game state becomes a low probability low base state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Note that the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are not switched from ON to OFF at the start of the small hit game. Also, at the end of the small hit game, the game state setting process (S2121, FIG. 36) is not performed. That is, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, the gaming state is not changed before and after the execution of the small hit game. It can be said that the game control microcomputer 81 that executes the above-described special electric accessory processing 2 (S1109) functions as “small profit special game execution means”.

[Specific area sensor detection processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a specific area sensor detection process (S208) subsequent to the special figure operation process (S207). As shown in FIG. 36, in the specific area sensor detection process (S208), first, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2401), and when it is determined that there is no detection (NO in S2401) ), The process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2401 that there is a detection (YES in S2401), it is determined whether or not the V is valid (S2402). The V effective period is a period set in the V effective period setting process (S2109) in the special electric accessory process 1 (S1108) described above. In this embodiment, the V validity period is set in the first round and the second round in the jackpot game.

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

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

[Reserved ball count processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the reserved ball number process (S209) following the specific area sensor detection process (S208). As shown in FIG. 37, in the reserved ball number processing (S209), first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number, the special figure 2 reserved ball number, and the normal symbol reserved ball number stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 are read out. (S2501). Next, the data on the number of reserved balls (the number of held balls command for transmitting the information on the number of held balls to the sub-control board 90) is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2502). The data related to the number of reserved balls (the number of reserved balls command) is output by the output process (S201) in the next interrupt process (S105), and the data related to the number of held balls (the number of reserved balls command) for each interrupt process. To the output buffer (S2502) and output processing (S201) are sequentially performed.

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

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

[Power-off monitoring processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a power-off monitoring process (S210) subsequent to the reserved ball number process (S209). As shown in FIG. 38, in the power-off monitoring process (S210), first, it is determined whether or not a power-off signal is input (S2601). If there is no input (NO in S2601), the process ends. On the other hand, if there is a power-off signal input (YES in S2601), the current gaming machine state (whether it is probable, whether it is a winning game, the number of held balls, and the number of remaining fluctuations of probability / short time Etc.) is stored in the RAM (S2602), the power-off flag is turned on (S2603), and then the loop process is performed without returning to the interrupt process (FIG. 11).

[Sub control main processing]
Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 (control processing by the sub control unit 90) will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the counter, flag, status, buffer, timer, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (sub control unit). When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided in the sub control board 90 reads out and executes the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG. 39 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. 40, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is sent to the external INT input section of the effect control microcomputer 91. It is determined whether or not an input has been made (S4101). If it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S4101), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is ON (YES in S4101), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 (S4102), and the process ends. . This reception interrupt process (S4008) is a process executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[2ms timer interrupt processing]
The 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is a process executed whenever an interrupt pulse with a 2 msec period is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 41, in the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, an input process for creating switch data (edge data and level data) is performed based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switches 63c and 63d (S4201). ). Next, lamp data output processing (S4202) for outputting lamp data for emitting lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 and driving data for driving the movable decorative member 14 (electrical drive source) are output. Drive data output processing (S4203). The lamp data and the drive data are created by a 10 ms timer interrupt process described later. Then, a watchdog timer process for resetting the watchdog timer is performed (S4204).

[10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is a process executed every time an interrupt pulse with a 10 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 42, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, a received command analysis process (S4302) described later is performed. Next, switch state acquisition processing is performed in which the switch data created in the 2 ms timer interrupt processing is stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 as switch data for 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4303), and the switch stored in the switch state acquisition processing Based on the data, switch processing for setting the display content of the display screen 7a is performed (S4304). Thereafter, other processes such as creating lamp data (data for controlling lighting of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) and updating the effect determination random number are executed (S4305).

[Received command analysis processing]
As shown in FIG. 43, 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. . The production hold information storage process (S4400) is a process for determining various kinds of information (preliminary judgment result, jackpot type determination disturbance) included in the start entry command (Special Figure 1 start entry command or Special Figure 2 start entry command) received in S4395. Game information such as numerical values, variation pattern random values, variation pattern information), special symbol type (first special symbol, second special symbol) and special figure holding ball at the time of sending and receiving start command (command generation) Depending on the number, it is stored in a predetermined production hold information storage area of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 in a shift memory format. For example, if the received start pitch command is a special Fig. 1 start pitch command corresponding to the number of held balls "4" in Fig. 1, the pre-determination result and hit type included in the special map 1 start pitch command Are stored as special figure 1 production hold information in the area corresponding to the number of holds 4 in the special figure 1 production hold information storage area. The effect hold information stored in this way is used to execute various effects such as a change effect, a notice effect, and an effect mode, which will be described later. The contents stored in the production hold information storage area (production hold information) in the sub-control board 90 are stored in the special figure hold storage section (first special figure hold storage section, second special figure) in the main control board (main control section) 80 described above. This is consistent with the stored content (acquired information) of the hold storage unit. From this, it can be said that the production hold information storage area of the sub-control board 90 is also “acquired information storage means”. Means for performing determination based on the acquired information (whether determination is made, determination of game effect to be executed, etc.) in the sub control board (sub control unit) is also referred to as “determination execution 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. 44, in the variation effect start process (S4402), first, various effect determination random numbers such as a random effect determination random number, a notice effect determination random number, an effect design determination random number, a special effect determination random number, and the like are acquired. The effect determination random number acquisition process (S4551) is performed. In this embodiment, the process of S4501 is performed at the timing when the variation start command is received from the main control unit 80, and a predetermined value (acquisition information) is acquired from each random number. Based on the acquired value (acquired information), the mode of the effect symbol game effect (variation effect) to be executed, the mode of the notice effect (including presence / absence of the notice effect), the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed, etc.

  Next, in S4552, the received variation start command is analyzed (S4552). The variation start command includes a variation pattern designation command (information for designating the variation pattern) for designating the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. In the variation pattern designation command, variation pattern information (P1 to P22) shown in FIG. 9, game state information designating the current gaming state, determination of first special symbol success determination or second special symbol success determination Results, symbol information for designating the jackpot type, and the like are included (see FIG. 8). In addition, since there are a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the first special symbol and a variation corresponding to the second special symbol, by analyzing the variation pattern designation command, the effect symbol game effect to be started this time It is possible to determine whether the (variation display of the effect symbol) relates to the 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 S4553, the production control microcomputer 91 refers to the current mode status (S4553). The mode status is for determining an effect mode to be executed. The mode status is any value from “1” to “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 S4554, it is performed by using the image display device 7, the panel lamp 5, the movable decorative member 14, and the like, and the variation effect pattern (variation effect pattern, effect symbol) controlled mainly by the sub-control unit 90 is performed. A variation effect pattern determination table (not shown), a notice effect determination table (not shown), and a countdown notice and special effect decision table (or a gasse countdown notice determination table) (FIG. 46) for determining a game effect) ) Is set (S4504). Specifically, based on the mode status (current rendering mode) referred to in S4553 and the variation pattern designation command received from the main control unit 80, the variation rendering pattern determination table to be used, the preview rendering determination table, and the countdown notification And a special effect determination table (or a gasse countdown notice determination table) is set.

  That is, a plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables and a plurality of notice effect determination tables are provided, and a predetermined variable effect pattern determination table and a notice effect determination table are set based on the gaming state (effect mode) and the like. To do. For example, when the variation pattern information designated by the received variation pattern designation command is “P1 (variation pattern P1)” (see FIG. 9), as a variation presentation pattern determination table, the big hit time corresponding to the current presentation mode A variation effect pattern determination table and a notice effect determination table are set. The variation effect pattern determination table is mainly for determining the execution mode of the effect symbol game effect (the variation pattern of the effect symbol etc.), and a plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables (mode status) corresponding to the effect mode (mode status). (Not shown) is stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90 in advance. In S4554, a table corresponding to the mode status (current effect mode) referred to in S4553 is selected and set from these variation effect pattern determination tables.

  Next, in S4555, based on the random effect determination random number acquired in S4551 and the variable effect pattern determination table set in S4554, a variable effect pattern suitable for the specified variation pattern is selected and set (S4555). . As the variation effect pattern, the variation mode of the effect symbol 8 displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b (execution mode of the effect symbol game effect) is set. As a result, in the effect design game effect, when the reach effect is executed (reach effect effect game effect), when the character effect performed using a specific character (character effect symbol game effect), the reach effect or character In the case where the effect is not executed (non-reach effect symbol game effect) or the like is determined.

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

  In S4555, based on the random number for determining the effect symbol acquired in S4551 and the stop symbol determination table (not shown), the effect symbol 8 to be stopped and displayed (also referred to as “stop effect symbol”) is determined and set. The effect symbol 8 that is stopped and displayed as a result of the effect symbol game effect is that the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is out of reach, and if the reach is out of reach, three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R such as “787” are displayed. Of these, one effect symbol is different from the other effect symbols (reach missed symbol). In addition, when there is no reach, as in “635”, [559], etc., at least one of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R may have a different pattern from the other effect symbols. All of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R may be different from other effect symbols.

  On the other hand, if the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit, and either the 16R first big hit or the 16R sixth big hit, it is “777”, and the 6R second to fifth big hit and the 16R eleventh big hit In any of the cases, an odd symbol other than “777” or an even symbol such as “666” is selected, and in the case of a big hit corresponding to RUB, an RUB-specific outcome such as “3 * 3” ( Dedicated design). In the case of 2R big hit, the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in the same manner (separated) as in the case of losing. However, for the 2R big hit, a predetermined chance such as “135” may be stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the stop display mode of the effect design 8 described above is an example, and what can be stopped and displayed as the stop effect design when a big hit is made can be changed as appropriate.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, reach A, reach B, reach C, super reach (also referred to as “SP reach”) A, Super reach B, super reach C, character effects, etc. are set, and in S4555, any of these effects is performed based on the variable effect pattern determination table, or these effects are not performed (this is referred to as “ Also called “normal fluctuation”). Then, when the reachable effect game effect is executed, any reach effect is set based on the change pattern designation command and the change effect pattern determination table.

  Here, when the super reach effect is executed as the effect symbol game effect, it is set to be more likely to be a big hit than when the normal reach effect is executed. In other words, it can be said that the super reach production is a game production with a high jackpot reliability (possibility of being a big hit) as compared to the reach (normal reach) production. The reach effect can be set (executed) mainly when a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (see FIG. 9) having a variation time of 30000 ms or more is received. A fluctuation pattern with a fluctuation time of less than 30000 ms is referred to as normal fluctuation (normal production) in which no reach production, character production, or story production is performed. This normal effect is a game effect that is less likely to be a big hit than a reach effect or the like.

  In S4556, a notice effect setting process described later is performed. In this notice effect determination process, a notice effect to be executed in association with a change effect pattern (effect symbol game effect) is determined. In addition, the notice effect (including special effects) to be executed is also referred to as an effect symbol game effect. This notice effect indicates the possibility that the result of the effect symbol game effect being executed will be stopped and displayed in a big hit mode after the start of the effect symbol variation display and before the effect symbol is stopped (determined stop display) ( This is an effect (preliminary notification effect) shown in the effect symbol variation display. In S4556, the random number for determining the notice effect or the random number for determining the special effect obtained in S4551, the notice effect determining table set in S4554, the countdown notice and the special effect determining table (or the gasse countdown notice determining table), etc. Based on the specified variation pattern and the determined variation effect pattern, a notification effect suitable for the selected variation effect pattern is selected, and a command for executing the selected (determined) notification effect is set (S4556).

  In the first embodiment, there are a plurality of notice effects with different display modes (execution forms), and a plurality of notice effect determination random numbers are provided as the corresponding notice effect determination random numbers. Specifically, it has a random number for character announcement determination, a random number for conversation announcement determination, a random number for step-up announcement determination, etc. Determine the notice effect to be executed. In addition, a predetermined value is acquired as a random number for determining the notice effect in the effect determination random number acquisition process (S4551) in the change effect start process (S4402).

  Next, in S4558, on the RAM of the sub-control board 90, a variable effect start command for starting the effect symbol game effect or the like based on the variable effect pattern and the notice effect (including special effects) set in S4555 and S4556 is stored. Is set in the output buffer (S4558), and the variation production start process is terminated. When the variation effect start command set in S4558 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 determines the variation effect pattern specified based on the variation effect start command, that is, S4555. Predetermined image data corresponding to the variation effect pattern set in step 1 is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the variation effect or the like based on the read image data is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Moreover, the fluctuation display (flashing display) by two LEDs on the effect display 102 is also executed.

[Notification effect setting process]
Next, the notice effect setting process (S4556) for determining whether or not to execute the special effect will be described with reference to FIG. In the notice effect setting process (S4556), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a high base state (ST mode) (S4601), and when it is determined that the base state is not a high base state, that is, a low base state (NO in S4601) , The process proceeds to S4611. As a result, in this embodiment, the special effect is not executed in the low base state (low probability low base state or high probability low base state) in which the game is mainly based on the variable display of the first special symbol. The “special effect” is also referred to as “special game effect”.

  Also, if it is determined in S4601 that the gaming state is the high base state (YES in S4601), then whether or not the variable display starts with the second special symbol (the received variation start command is changed to the second special symbol) Whether or not the change start command is concerned) (S4602). That is, the special effect can be executed in a high base state, that is, in a game state in which a game is played mainly with the variable display of the second special symbol. If it is determined in S4602 that the variable display starts from the second special symbol, that is, the first special symbol (NO in S4602), the process proceeds to S4611. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4602 that it is the second special symbol that starts the variable display (YES in S4602), the process proceeds to S4603. That is, when the second special symbol starts the variable display in the high base state, it is possible to execute the special effect (execution determination of the special effect).

  Next, in S4603, it is determined whether or not the result of the change display of the special symbol (production symbol) to be started (result of the second special symbol success / failure determination) is a big hit (S4603). YES), it is determined whether or not the type of jackpot is “15R fifth jackpot”, which has the (largest) profit for the player as compared to other jackpot types (S4604). On the other hand, if it is determined in S4603 that it is not a big hit (NO in S4603), the process proceeds to S4612. Next, in S4604, when it is determined that it is “15R fifth big hit” (YES in S4604), whether or not the big hit information is stored in the hold memory (the special figure 2 effect hold information storage area) related to the second special symbol. Is determined (S4605). On the other hand, if it is determined in S4604 that it is not “15R fifth big hit”, that is, another type of big hit (for example, 15R sixth big hit) (NO in S4604), the process proceeds to S4612.

  Next, when it is determined in S4605 that the jackpot information is stored in the hold memory (the special figure 2 effect hold information storage area) related to the second special symbol (YES in S4605), then the stored jackpot information It is determined whether or not the jackpot type of “15R fifth jackpot” is (the largest) profit for the player as compared to other jackpot types (S4606). On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit information is not stored in the hold memory (the special figure 2 effect hold information storage area) related to the second special symbol (NO in S4605), the process proceeds to S4612.

  If it is determined in S4606 that the type of jackpot information stored (stored in the special figure 2 effect hold information storage area) is “15R fifth jackpot” (YES in S4606), then special The process proceeds to a special effect execution determination process for determining whether to execute an effect (S4607). On the other hand, the type of jackpot information stored (stored in the special figure 2 effect hold information storage area) is not “15R fifth jackpot”, that is, another type of jackpot (for example, 15R sixth jackpot) ) (NO in S4606), the process proceeds to S4611. That is, the special effect (special effect execution determination) is a case where the result of the variation display of the special symbol (effect symbol) is a big hit with a large profit (among the set big hits), and at that time This processing is executed when the jackpot information related to the jackpot having the largest profit (stored in the jackpot that is set) is stored in the stored hold information.

  As a result, when a special performance is executed, it is determined (promised) that the (biggest) big hit (big hit game) will occur multiple times (twice) in a short period of time. It is possible to acquire a large amount of game profits (award balls, game balls, game value). This also makes it possible to enhance the gaming interest. In addition, a predetermined number of times (for example, four rotations of the upper limit number of holdings) after the big hit game is displayed for a relatively short time (for example, whether there is a big hit in the holding memory) (for example, the shortest fluctuation) By fixing the time at 2000 ms), it is possible to generate the next big hit game (second time) related to the reserved memory in a short period without generating a reach effect or the like.

  In S4607, it is determined whether or not to execute a special effect (S4607). This special effect execution determination determines whether to execute the special effect based on the value of the random number for determining the special effect acquired in S4551, the countdown notice and the special effect determination table (FIG. 46A). . Here, “countdown notice (specific notice effect)” is a predetermined numerical value selected from a plurality of numerical values (in this embodiment, “7.77”, “5.80”, “3.33”, “2.58”). ”Is selected from the four types of“) ”, and this is a notice effect for reducing the displayed numerical value. In this countdown notice, when the displayed numerical value decreases to “0.00 (specific effect)” (when the specific effect is displayed), the special effect is executed (FIGS. 47 and 48). Etc.). The contents of special effects will be described later.

  That is, this “countdown notice (specific notice effect)” is a notice effect (game effect, notification effect) for notifying the occurrence of a special effect (whether a special effect will occur). In addition, when performing a specific effect in a specific notice effect, it is said that a special effect is performed, and when a specific effect is not performed, a special effect is not performed. Further, in the countdown notice, when the numerical value initially displayed is “7.77” or “3.33”, it always decreases to “0.00”, that is, a special effect is always executed. Therefore, the player can recognize the execution of the special effect before the specific effect (“0.00”) is executed at the timing when the countdown notice is executed. Therefore, in the gasse countdown notice described later, “7.77” and “3.33” are not selected (cannot be selected) (see FIG. 46B).

  Specifically, in the special effect execution determination, if the acquired value of the random number for determining the special effect is any value from 0 to 19, “7.77” is displayed as the initial value displayed in the countdown notice. (See FIG. 46). If the acquired random number for determining the special effect is any value from 20 to 24, “5.80” is displayed as the initial value displayed in the countdown notice (see FIG. 46). Further, when the acquired value of the special effect determination random number is any one of 25 to 44, “3.33” is displayed as the initial value displayed in the countdown notice (see FIG. 46). In addition, when the acquired random value for determining the special effect is any one of 45 to 49, “2.58” is displayed as the initial value displayed in the countdown notice (see FIG. 46). Further, when it is determined in S4607 and S4608 that the special effect execution is determined to execute the countdown notice, the specific effect is always executed, so the special effect is always executed as a set. Further, when the acquired random value for determining the special effect is any value from 50 to 99, neither the countdown notice nor the special effect is executed (see FIG. 46).

  Next, in S4608, it is determined whether or not a special effect (countdown notice) is executed as a result of the special effect execution determination in S4607 (S4608). If it is determined in S4608 that the special effect is to be executed (YES in S4608), the determined countdown notice execution command ("7.77" "5.80" "3.33" "2.58" is specified) Command) is set (S4609), a special performance execution command is set (S4610), and the process proceeds to S4611. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4608 that the special effect is not executed (NO in S4608), the process proceeds to S4611.

  In S4612, it is determined whether to execute a countdown notice (this is also referred to as a “gasse countdown notice”) that does not decrease to “0.00” (does not execute a specific effect) (gase countdown notice execution determination). . In this gasse countdown notice execution determination, it is determined whether or not to execute the gasse countdown notice based on the value of the random number for special effect determination acquired in S4551 and the gasse countdown notice determination table (FIG. 46B). Here, in the “countdown notice (specific notice effect)”, a predetermined numerical value selected from a plurality of numerical values (in this embodiment, selected from two types of “5.80” and “2.58”) is displayed. This is a notice effect that reduces the number to be displayed. Further, the countdown notice executed based on this determination does not decrease to “0.00”, and the special effect is not executed. For example, the initial value of “5.80” is displayed, subtracted and displayed, the subtraction stops at the value of “1.85”, and the variation display is terminated without executing the special effect. (See FIG. 47 etc.).

  Specifically, in the countdown notice execution determination (gasse countdown notice execution determination), when the acquired random number for determining the special effect is any value from 0 to 9, the initial value displayed in the countdown notice is “5”. .80 "is displayed (see FIG. 46). Further, when the acquired value of the random number for determining the special effect is any one of 10 to 19, “2.58” is displayed as the initial value displayed in the countdown notice (see FIG. 46). When the countdown notice is executed in the countdown notice execution determination (gasse countdown notice execution determination), “0.00 (specific effect)” is not displayed, and the special effect is not executed. Further, when the acquired random value for determining the special effect is any value of 20 to 99, the countdown notice (and special effect) is not executed (see FIG. 46).

  Next, in S4613, as a result of the countdown notice execution determination (gasse countdown notice execution determination) in S4612, it is determined whether or not the countdown notice (gasse countdown notice) is executed (S4613). When it is determined in S4613 that the countdown notice (gasse countdown notice) is to be executed (YES in S4613), the gasse countdown notice execution command (“5.80” or “2.58”) that executes the determined countdown notice (gasse countdown notice) Command for specifying any of these) is set, and the process proceeds to S4611. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4613 that the countdown notice (gase countdown notice) is to be executed (NO in S4613), the process proceeds to S4611.

  In S4611, a process for determining a notice effect other than a countdown notice and a special effect is performed using a random number for determining a character notice, a random number for determining a notice of a conversation, a random number for determining a step-up notice, and a notice decision table (not shown) (S4611). ) Finish the process.

  Here, as described above, the special effect that determines whether or not to execute in the notice effect setting process (S4556) is an effect that is executed with the change display of the second special symbol in the high base state. In addition, this special effect is a big hit where the result of the variable display of the second special symbol (effect symbol) displayed in a variable manner during the execution of the special effect is large with the variation display of the second special symbol (effect symbol). In the hold information stored during the change display of the change result effect (first game effect, second effect) and the second special symbol (effect symbol) indicating that the special effect is being executed. A holding result effect (second game effect, first effect) indicating that the jackpot information that is a large jackpot is stored in order.

  Therefore, the countdown notice is also a notification effect for notifying the execution of the special effect (notifying whether or not the special effect is executed), and the result of the variable display of the second special symbol (the effect symbol) being executed is a big hit (specific A notification effect (notifying whether or not to execute the variation result effect) and notifying that the jackpot information is stored in the hold information (whether or not to execute the hold result effect) It is also a notification effect.

[Special production]
Specifically, the execution mode (effect mode) of special effects will be described with reference to FIGS. 47 and 48. FIG. 47 (a) shows that the ST mode (highly accurate and high base state) is being executed as shown in the display screen 7a, and that the second special symbol (effect symbol) is being displayed in a change, and the effect hold information storage area is displayed. This indicates that the number of stored hold information related to the second special symbol is three. In addition, by displaying the “ST mode” on the mode display unit 206 shown on the display screen 7a (effect symbol display unit 7b), it is notified that the current gaming state is in the ST mode of the high-accuracy and high-base state. doing. In addition, it has a “normal mode” in a low-accuracy and low-base state and a “short-time mode” in a low-accuracy and high-base state.

  Further, by displaying the remaining period of the mode being executed on the mode period display unit 207 on the right side of the display screen 7a (for example, “52 times remaining”), it is notified how long the mode being executed continues. ing. In addition, on the lower left side of the display screen 7a, a changing symbol 210 (“the result or the contents of the changing indicator being executed may be informed) corresponding to the changing indication of the currently executing effect symbol (special symbol) (“ A changing symbol display area 211 for displaying “the changing symbol” is also provided. In addition, on the right side of the changing symbol display area 211, an effect hold symbol (second effect) corresponding to the hold information stored in the effect hold information storage area (the determination result and contents of the hold information may be notified). An effect hold symbol display area (second effect hold symbol display area) 9d for displaying a hold symbol) 9b is provided.

  In the high base state such as ST mode, in order to perform the game mainly based on the variable display of the second special symbol, the second effect reserved symbol 9b is displayed in the effect reserved symbol display area, and the first effect reserved. The display of symbols is omitted. Accordingly, this effect reserved symbol display area is also referred to as a second effect reserved symbol display area 9d. Instead of this, both the first effect reserved symbol 9a and the second effect reserved symbol 9b may be displayed.

  In addition, in the second effect reserved symbol display area 9d, since the maximum number that can be stored (held) as acquired information is four, four numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 are displayed. Has been. This indicates that the second effect hold symbol 9b corresponding to the hold information that is first displayed in the variable information among the hold information is displayed as “1”, and the second effect hold symbol corresponding to the hold information that is next subjected to the variable display. 9b is displayed as “2”, the second effect hold symbol 9b corresponding to the hold information to be subjected to the next variable display is displayed as “3”, and the second effect hold symbol corresponding to the hold information to be subjected to the variable display is finally displayed. 9b is displayed as “4”. In the present embodiment, the number of pieces of hold information stored and stored is “3”, and therefore the second effect hold symbol 9b is displayed at positions 1 to 3, respectively.

  In addition, every time the variable display being executed ends and a new variable display starts, these displays are shifted. Specifically, the changing symbol 210 displayed in the changing symbol display area 211 is deleted, and the second effect holding symbol 9b displayed at the position “1” in the second effect holding symbol display area 9d. Is transferred to the changing symbol display area 211. Accordingly, the second effect reserved symbol 9b displayed at the position “4” in the second effect reserved symbol display area 9d is shifted to the position “3” in the second effect reserved symbol display area 9d. The second effect reserved symbol 9b displayed at the position “3” in the second effect reserved symbol display area 9d is shifted to the position “2” in the second effect reserved symbol display area 9d, and the second effect reserved. Shift display is performed in which the second effect reserved symbol 9b displayed at the position “2” in the symbol display area 9d is shifted to the position “1” in the second effect reserved symbol display area 9d.

  FIG. 47B shows a scene in which the same variable display as that in FIG. 47A is being executed and the countdown notice 203 (countdown effect, countdown notice effect) has occurred. The countdown notice 203 is an effect mode in which the design of the changing symbol 210 is changed and displayed. In this example, “5.80” is selected as the initial value of the countdown notice 203 and the numerical value is displayed. ing. Then, this value is subtracted and displayed as the effect symbol variation display progresses.

  FIG. 47 (e) shows a scene executed when the result of the variable display being executed in FIG. In addition, the same variable display as that in FIG. 47B is being executed, and the scene has progressed for a predetermined time from the scene in FIG. 47B. Also, when the countdown notice 203 generated in FIG. 47 (b) is subtracted from “5.80” to “1.85”, “0.00 (specific effect)” is not displayed and the effect symbol 8 is displayed. Is displayed with the symbol “352” stopped, and the variable display is terminated.

  FIG. 47 (f) shows a scene in which a predetermined time has elapsed from the scene of FIG. 47 (e), and starts the variable display of the next effect symbol 8. In FIG. 47 (f), the second effect reserved symbols 9b of FIG. 47 (e) are each shifted and displayed, and the second effect displayed at the position “1” in the second effect reserved symbol display area 9d. The suspended symbol 9b is displayed in the changing symbol display area 211 in a transitional manner, and the variation display of the effect symbol 8 is executed based on the hold information related to the second effect reserved symbol 9b displayed at the position “1”. . Accordingly, the remaining period displayed on the mode period display unit 207 is decreased from “52 times” to “51 times”.

  Next, FIG. 47C is a scene that can be executed when the result of the variable display being executed in FIG. 47B is a big hit (15R fifth big hit). In addition, the same variable display as that in FIG. 47B is being executed, and the scene has progressed for a predetermined time from the scene in FIG. 47B. In addition, the countdown notice 203 generated in FIG. 47 (b) is displayed by subtracting from “5.80” to “1.85”, and the effect symbol variation display is continued (the countdown notice is further subtracted and displayed). Shows the scene. Next, FIG. 47 (d) is a scene in which the same variable display as that of FIG. 47 (c) is being executed, and proceeds for a predetermined time from the scene of FIG. 47 (b). Also, the countdown notice 203 generated in FIG. 47B is displayed by subtracting from “5.80” to “0.00”, that is, the specific effect (“0.00”) in the countdown notice (notification effect, notification notice). ) Is displayed, and thereafter, a scene in which it is decided to execute a special effect (a change result effect and a hold result effect) is shown. Note that the fluctuation display is ongoing.

  Next, FIG. 48 (g) shows a scene in which the same variable display as that in FIG. 47 (d) is being executed and proceeds for a predetermined time from the scene of FIG. 47 (d). Further, a scene in which the special effect 200 is executed in response to the display of the specific effect (“0.00”) in the countdown notice 203 is shown. Note that, as described above, the special effect 200 is stored with the change result effect 201 (first game effect, second effect) indicating that the result of the change display of the effect symbol (special symbol) being executed is a big hit. The hold result effect 202 (second game effect, first effect) indicating that the jackpot information is stored in the hold information. FIG. 48G shows a scene in which a variation result effect (first game effect, second effect) for executing an effect using the changing symbol 210 is being executed. Here, the variation result effect of the present embodiment is a circle that is a display mode showing a big hit from a display mode (first display mode) that displays a triangle with the apex upward in a circle that is a normal display mode. The display mode is changed to a display mode (second display mode) in which triangles (inverted triangles) with apexes facing downward are displayed. Thereby, in the fluctuation result effect 201, it is notified that the result of the fluctuation display being executed is a big hit (15R fifth big hit).

  48 (g) to 48 (i) are scenes showing the production process of the variation result production 201 in the special production 200. Specifically, the changing symbol 210 is displayed larger than usual, the changing symbol 210 is surrounded by a pattern imitating the sun, and the inside triangle is rotated. FIG. 48 (i) shows a scene in which the triangle inside the circle is an inverted triangle. Next, FIG. 48 (j) displays the specific variable symbol 212 (winning fixed symbol) displaying the inverted triangle inside the double circle while executing the same variation display as FIG. 48 (i). In the fluctuation result effect 201, the fluctuation display result is a big hit. Thereby, the variation result effect 201 in the special effect 200 is ended, and subsequently the hold result effect 202 shown in FIG. 48 (k) and thereafter is started. That is, the special effect 200 is composed of a series of effects, and is executed in the order of the fluctuation result effect 201 and the hold result effect 202.

  48 (k) and 48 (l) are scenes in which the same variable display as that of FIG. 48 (j) is being executed, progressing for a predetermined time from the scene of FIG. 48 (j), and executing special effects 200. . FIG. 48 (k) is a scene showing a hold result effect 202 indicating that the big hit information is stored in the stored hold information (hold information related to the second special symbol) of the special effect 200. . In the hold result effect 202, the effect mode is changed for all the second effect hold symbols 9b displayed at that time, and the display mode of the second effect hold symbol 9b corresponding to the jackpot information is changed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 48 (k), all three second effect reserved symbols 9b are surrounded by a pattern imitating a cloud, and then correspond to jackpot information as shown in FIG. 48 (l). The effect that stabs the thunder pattern in the second effect reserved symbol 9b is performed. Then, the triangle inside the circle of the second effect reserved symbol 9b pointed to by the lightning symbol is changed from the triangle display mode (third display mode) in which the vertex points upward to the display mode (third display mode) in which the vertex points downward. 4 display mode).

  Next, FIG. 48 (m) shows that the same effect display as that of FIG. 48 (l) is being executed, and the second effect reserved symbol 9b displayed at the position “2” in the second effect reserved symbol display area 9d. By displaying a specific effect holding symbol 213 (hit-decided effect holding symbol) that displays an inverted triangle inside the double circle, the big hit information is stored in the holding information (related to the second special symbol) in the holding result effect 202 Indicates that This also ends the hold result effect 202 in the special effect 200 (that is, ends the special effect 200), and then, as shown in FIG. 48 (n), the effect symbol 8 is a big hit with the same three symbols. Stop display with symbol “777”. At this time, in the changing symbol display area 211, a specific changing symbol 212 indicating that it is a big hit is displayed, and the big hit information is stored in the display position of “2” in the second effect pending symbol display area 9d. A specific production hold symbol 213 indicating that the event is being displayed is displayed.

  Then, after a predetermined jackpot symbol stop display time and an opening period (fanfare period) indicating the start of the jackpot game, the jackpot game is started in which the big prize opening is in an open state (a state in which a player can enter a ball). In addition, the big hit game is executed again through the change display related to the one time off. It should be noted that the variation result effect 201 and the hold result effect 202 in the special effect 200 are both effect forms indicating a big hit by changing the triangle to an inverted triangle, and are a series of effect displays with a story character. ing. In addition, the player recognizes in turn that there is information that is a big hit in both the result of the dynamic display of the currently performed effect symbol and the content of the currently stored hold information, and each time it is noticeably interesting Will be increased.

  In the first embodiment, when there are a plurality of pieces of hold information and a plurality of pieces of jackpot information are stored in the hold result effect 202, only the jackpot information executed first is the second effect hold pattern. Only the display mode 9b is changed to a display mode indicating that it is jackpot information. Thereby, when a plurality of jackpot information is stored, the special effect 200 can be executed again in a short period of time.

[Other execution modes of special effects]
In Example 1, the special effect was executed mainly by changing the display mode of the reserved symbols (changing symbols and effect pending symbols). However, the execution mode of the special effect is not limited to such a mode. 49 and 50 show a special effect 200 performed using a character symbol in the effect symbol display unit 7b as a special effect 200 of another execution mode of the first embodiment.

  Specifically, FIG. 49 (a) shows a scene in which the effect symbol variation display is being executed in the ST mode. Description of portions common to FIGS. 47 and 48 is omitted. Note that the twelve scenes in FIGS. 49A to 49L are all effects in the same variation display. FIG. 49B shows a scene in which a special effect 200 according to another aspect of the first embodiment is started after a predetermined time has elapsed from the scene shown in FIG. The special effect 200 of this mode is a display mode in which the character A as an ally character and the character B as an enemy character are displayed at predetermined positions on the effect symbol display unit 7b, and both characters fight.

  49B to 49F show the variation result effect 201 in the special effect 200. FIG. 49 (c) and 49 (d) show a scene in which the character A and the character B start fighting and the character A who is a teammate character wins. Thereby, the player can recognize that the result of the variable display being executed is a big hit. Next, FIGS. 49 (e) and 49 (f) are scenes where the winning character A shows that the result of the variable display during execution is a big hit. Specifically, by performing an effect of changing the display mode of the changing symbol 210 displayed in the changing symbol display area 211 from a display mode in which the vertex faces upward to an inverted triangle display mode in which the vertex points downward. Then, it is possible to display the specific changing symbol 212 (winning fixed symbol) and clearly indicate to the player that the result of the fluctuation display being executed is a big hit.

  49 (g) to 50 (k) show the hold result effect 202 in the special effect 200. FIG. The hold result effect 202 in this mode is a display mode in which the character A who is an ally character and the character B which is an enemy character fight again. FIG. 49 (g) shows a scene where the second round of the character A and the character B is started. In the changing symbol display area 211, a specific changing symbol 212 indicating that the result of the changing display during execution is a big hit is displayed.

  FIG. 49 (h) and FIG. 50 (i) show a scene in which the character A and the character B start fighting and the character A who is a teammate character wins again. Thereby, the player can recognize that the jackpot information is stored in any of the stored hold information. Next, FIGS. 50J and 50K are scenes in which the winning character A shows which stored information is the jackpot information. Specifically, among the three effect reservation diagrams 9b displayed in the effect reservation symbol display area 9d, the effect reservation diagram 9b at the display position “2” corresponding to the jackpot information is stabbed with a pattern imitating thunder. An effect of changing the display mode from a display mode in which the apex is directed upward to an inverted triangular display mode in which the apex is directed downward is performed. As a result, a specific effect hold symbol 213 (a winning confirmed effect hold symbol) is displayed, and among the stored hold information, it is determined that the hold information that starts the second variable display is the big hit information that becomes a big hit. Can be clearly shown to the person.

  This also ends the hold result effect 202 in the special effect 200 (that is, ends the special effect 200), and then, as shown in FIG. 50 (l), the effect symbol 8 is a big hit with the same three symbols. Stop display with symbol “777”. At this time, in the changing symbol display area 211, a specific changing symbol 212 indicating that it is a big hit is displayed, and the big hit information is stored in the display position of “2” in the second effect pending symbol display area 9d. A specific production hold symbol 213 indicating that the event is being displayed is displayed. The execution mode of the subsequent jackpot game is the same as in the first embodiment.

  When the special effect of the first embodiment described above is executed, it is always an effect that indicates that it is a big hit in both the fluctuation result effect and the hold result effect. That is, in the countdown notice, a specific effect (“0.00”) is executed, and when the special effect is started, it is an effect that confirms a large number of big hits at that time without needing to see the result. Such a production mode also enhances the sense of security for the production and enhances the entertainment of the game. However, a player who has executed a special performance many times may get bored with the special performance.

  In the special effects of the second embodiment, in both the fluctuation result effect and the hold result effect, when the jackpot is shown and when the jackpot is not shown (when the jackpot information is stored and when the jackpot information is stored) And a case where it is not indicated that the operation is performed). That is, in the countdown notice, even if the specific effect (“0.00”) is executed, the special effect is executed, but the jackpot game is not always executed. Thereby, it is possible to give diversity to the result of the special performance, and to increase the player's sense of tension and game entertainment.

[Notification effect setting process]
Next, the notice effect setting process (S4556) according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The production mode of the second embodiment includes a case where the countdown notice is executed and a case where the countdown notice is executed, and a case where the specific effect (“0.00”) is executed and a case where the countdown notice is executed. Yes. In addition, when a specific effect is executed in the countdown notice, a special effect (more specifically, a variation result effect) is always executed. In addition, the variation result effect has a case where it is a big hit and a case where it is not indicated. In addition, when the variation result effect indicates that it is a big hit, the hold result effect is always executed. In addition, when it is not shown that the variation result effect is a big hit, the hold result effect is not executed. Moreover, it has the case where the case where it shows that the jackpot information is memorize | stored and the case where it does not show in the holding result effect. Note that a detailed description of portions overlapping with the notice effect setting processing of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 45 is omitted.

  In the notice effect setting processing (S4556) of the second embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a high base state (ST mode) (S4651), and when it is determined that it is not a high base state, that is, a low base state ( The process proceeds to S4673 (NO in S4651). As a result, in the same way as in the first embodiment, the second embodiment does not execute the special effect in the low base state, which is a game state in which the game is mainly based on the variable display of the first special symbol. The “special effect” in the second embodiment is also referred to as “special game effect”.

  If it is determined in S4651 that the gaming state is the high base state (YES in S4651), it is then determined whether or not it is the second special symbol that starts the variable display (S4652). If it is determined in S4652 that the variable display is not the second special symbol, that is, the first special symbol (NO in S4652), the process proceeds to S4673. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4652 that it is the second special symbol that starts the variable display (YES in S4652), the process proceeds to S4653. That is, when the second special symbol starts the variable display in the high base state, it is possible to execute the special effect (execution determination of the special effect).

  Next, in S4653, it is determined whether or not the result of the change display of the special symbol (direction symbol) to be started (the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination) is a big hit (S4653). YES), it is determined whether or not the type of the big hit is “15R fifth big hit” (S465), which has the greatest profit for the player as compared with the other big hit types (S4654). On the other hand, if it is determined in S4653 that it is not a big hit (NO in S4653), the process proceeds to S4659. Next, if it is determined in S4654 that it is “15R fifth big hit” (YES in S4654), a countdown notice execution determination is performed (S4655). In the countdown notice execution determination, it is determined whether or not to execute the countdown notice based on a countdown notice determination random number and a countdown notice determination table (not shown). On the other hand, if it is determined in S4654 that it is not “15R fifth big hit” (NO in S4654), the process proceeds to S4673.

  In S4656, when it is determined that the countdown notice is not to be executed as a result of the countdown notice execution determination (NO in S4656), the process proceeds to S4673. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4656 that the countdown notice execution is executed as a result of the countdown notice execution determination (YES in S4656), the countdown notice execution command is set (S4657), and the second variation result effect execution command is set (S4658). , The process proceeds to S4665. Here, since the result of the fluctuation display being executed is a big hit (15R fifth big hit), the countdown notice set and executed in S4657 always executes the specific effect and the change result effect (special effect) Will also be executed.

  In S4665, it is determined whether or not jackpot information is stored in the hold memory (the special figure 2 effect hold information storage area) relating to the second special symbol (S4665). If it is determined in S4665 that the jackpot information is stored in the hold memory (special drawing 2 effect hold information storage area) related to the second special symbol (YES in S4665), then the jackpot of the stored jackpot information It is determined whether or not the type is “15R fifth big hit” (S4666), which is the (largest) profit for the player as compared with other big hit types (S4666). On the other hand, if it is determined that no jackpot information is stored in the hold memory (the special figure 2 effect hold information storage area) related to the second special symbol (NO in S4665), the process proceeds to S4670.

  If it is determined in S4666 that the type of jackpot information stored (stored in the special figure 2 effect hold information storage area) is “15R fifth jackpot” (YES in S4666), then hold The second hold result effect execution determination is performed to determine whether or not to execute the result effect (S4667). On the other hand, if it is determined in S4666 that the type of jackpot information stored on hold is not “15R fifth jackpot” (NO in S4666), the process proceeds to S4673.

  In the second hold result effect execution determination of S4667, it is determined whether to execute the hold result effect based on a hold result effect determination random number (not shown) and a hold result effect determination table. In S4668, when it is determined that the hold result effect is to be executed as a result of the second hold result effect execution determination (YES in S4668), the second hold result effect execution command is set (S4669), and the process proceeds to S4673. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4668 that the hold result effect is not executed as a result of the second hold result effect execution determination (NO in S4668), the process proceeds to S4673. The hold result effect that is determined and executed to execute the hold result effect in S4668 is an effect indicating that there is jackpot information in the stored hold information.

  In S4670, the execution determination of the second hold result production is performed (S4670). This determination is a process that is performed when it is determined that the jackpot information is not stored in the special figure 2 hold. Therefore, in the hold result effect to be executed, it is always confirmed that there is no jackpot information in the stored hold information. It becomes an effect to show. Further, the determination of execution of the second hold result presentation for the gaze determines whether or not to execute the hold result presentation (gase hold result presentation) based on a random number for determination of the hold result presentation and a gase hold result presentation determination table (not shown).

  If it is determined in S4671 that the Gase 2nd hold result effect is executed (YES in S4671), the Gase 2nd hold result effect execution command for executing the Gase hold result effect is set. (S4672), the process proceeds to S4673. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4671 that the gase hold result effect execution is not executed as a result of the determination of execution of the second hold result effect (NO in S4671), the process proceeds to S4673.

  That is, the hold result effect of the second embodiment is a case where the result of the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol) is a big hit with a large profit, and the result of the variable display during execution is a big hit. This is executed when the fluctuation result effect is executed and when it is determined that the hold result effect is executed in the hold result effect execution determination (gase hold result effect execution determination).

  In S4659, the gaze countdown notice execution determination is performed (S4659). The gasse countdown notice execution determination determines whether to execute a countdown notice (gasse countdown notice) based on a countdown notice determination random number (not shown) and a gasse countdown notice determination table. Since the determination of the Gase countdown notice execution in S4659 is a process that is executed when the result of the fluctuation display being executed is out of place, even if the specific effect is executed in the countdown notice, the change result effect to be executed after that is always The effect is that the result of the variable display is not a big hit.

  If it is determined in S4660 that the gaze countdown notice is not to be executed as a result of the gasse countdown notice execution determination (NO in S4660), the process proceeds to S4673. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4660 that the gasse countdown notice execution is executed (YES in S4660), then a second change result effect execution decision is made (S4661). The determination of execution of the second variation result effect of the gasase determines whether or not to execute the effect of variation result (gase variation result effect) based on a random number for determining the variation result effect and a gasset variation result effect determination table (not shown).

  If it is determined in S4662 that the change result effect (Gase change result effect) is to be executed as a result of the second change result effect execution determination (YES in S4662), the determined success gasase countdown notice execution command is set (S4663), The Gase second variation result effect execution command is set (S4664), and the process proceeds to S4673. The countdown notice executed by the successful gasse countdown notice execution command is an effect for executing a specific effect (“0.00”). The variation result effect executed by the Gasse second variation result effect execution command is an effect indicating that the result of the variation display being executed is not a big hit.

  If it is determined in S4662 that the change result effect (gase change result effect) is not to be executed as a result of the determination of execution of the second change result effect in Gase (NO in S4662), the determined failure gase countdown notice execution command is set (S4665) , The process proceeds to S4673. The countdown notice executed by the failure gasse countdown notice execution command is an effect that does not execute the specific effect. In S4673, as in the case of the first embodiment, a character notice determination random number, a conversation notice determination random number, a step-up notice determination random number, etc., and a notice determination table (not shown) are used to notify other than the countdown notice and the special effect. A process for determining the effect is performed (S4673), and the process ends.

[Special production]
Next, the execution mode (effect mode) of the special effect according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that detailed description of the same portions as the execution mode of the special effects in the first embodiment is omitted. In the first embodiment, the special effect 200 has a big hit with both the change result effect indicating the result of the fluctuation display being executed and the hold result effect indicating whether or not the hold information includes the jackpot information. It is an effect showing. On the other hand, the special effect 200 according to the second embodiment has an effect indicating that there is a big hit and an effect indicating that there is no big hit in any of the fluctuation result effect and the hold result effect. 53 (a) to 53 (f), that is, after the countdown notice 203 is executed, the specific effect is executed (FIG. 53 (d)) or the next variation without executing the specific effect. The production mode to shift to the display (FIG. 53 (f)) is the same as that of the first embodiment shown in FIG.

  In the variation result effect 201 shown in FIGS. 54 (g) to 54 (j), the effect aspect in which the specific changing symbol 212 (hit confirmed symbol) is displayed in the changing symbol display area 211 is the same as in the first embodiment. 54 (h) shows a scene where the triangle of the changing symbol 210 is rotated inside the circle in the changing symbol display area 211, and this triangle is displayed as an inverted triangle. If it becomes an aspect, it will be decided that it will be a big hit. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the scene of FIG. 54 (h) is shifted to the scene of FIG. 54 (k), that is, the rotating triangle is stopped without becoming an inverted triangle, and FIG. In some cases, the display mode returns to the display mode with the apex facing upward. When such an effect mode is executed, the effect symbol is removed in accordance with this, and the symbol “842” is stopped and displayed, and as shown in FIG. That is, this effect mode is a variation result effect 201 indicating that the result of the variation display being executed is out of place.

  55 (m) to 55 (p), that is, after the change result effect 201 shows that it is a big hit, the hold result effect 202 is executed, and the stored hold information includes the jackpot information. The production mode indicating this is the same as that of the first embodiment shown in FIG. In addition, FIG. 55 (n) shows that in the hold result effect 202 indicating whether or not the stored hold information includes jackpot information, a pattern imitating thunder is stabbed on the predetermined second effect hold symbol 9b, and the triangle is rotated. The production is performed. When the triangle of the second effect reserved symbol 9b becomes an inverted triangle as shown in FIG. 55 (o), it indicates that jackpot information is stored. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 55 (q), in the case of the effect that the rotation of the triangle stops and the display returns to the triangular display mode with the apex facing upward, the stored hold information does not have the jackpot information. It becomes the hold result production which shows that.

  Also in this case, since the result of the variable display during the execution is a big hit, as shown in FIG. 55 (r), the big hit symbol “777” is stopped and displayed, and one big hit game is executed. Become. In addition, in the special effect 200 of the second embodiment, the variation result effect 201 and the hold result effect 202 are both in the effect form indicating a big hit by changing the triangle to an inverted triangle, and have a story character. A series of effect displays. In addition, in a series of game effects, the player recognizes in order whether there is a big hit in the result of the fluctuation display of the currently executed effect symbol and the contents of the currently stored hold information. Each time, the preference will be remarkably increased.

  In addition, the special effect 200 of the second embodiment is not limited to the aspect in which the effect is executed mainly using the reserved symbols (the changing symbol and the effect reserved symbol), but similarly to the other execution modes of the special effect in the first embodiment, You may produce using the character A, the character B, etc. which are displayed on the production symbol display part 7b.

[Other aspects]
In the first embodiment, the special effects (the first game effect and the second game effect) are executed only when a big hit with a large profit occurs. In place of such a mode, the special effect may be executed when the result of the variable display is a big hit and the big hit information is stored in the hold information regardless of whether the profit is large or small.

  Further, in the first embodiment, in the hold result effect, the hold result effect is executed at a time for all the hold information even when a plurality of hold information is stored. In place of such a mode, when there are a plurality of pieces of hold information, a plurality of hold result effects may be executed for a part (one piece). In addition, when executing a plurality of holding result effects, at least one may be an effect indicating that jackpot information is stored, or an effect indicating that a plurality of jackpot information is stored Alternatively, there may be a case where only an effect indicating that no jackpot information is stored is executed.

  In addition, “continuous notice (continuous notice effect)” means that the result of the change display (target change) of a specific special symbol (effect design) is the change before the change display of the specific special symbol (effect design). It is a game effect that can be shown to the player using the display and a plurality of variable displays of the specific special symbol (effect symbol). In this game effect, there is a case where the effect is performed before starting the change display (target change) of a specific special symbol (the effect symbol) that is the target of the continuous notice effect. It is also called “Direction” or “Continuous Advance Production”. It should be noted that the continuous notice effect can be executed using a plurality of continuous change displays, and may be executed only in one change display (target change). These are called continuous notice effects (continuous prior effects). In addition, the continuous preliminary presentation effect that is executed only in one fluctuation display (target fluctuation) is also included in the continuous preliminary presentation. In addition, the sub-control unit that executes this “continuous preliminary presentation” is also referred to as “continuous preliminary presentation execution means”.

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

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

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

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

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

[Others]
Further, as a reference invention of the gaming machine described above, the following may be used.
(Reference invention 1)
The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 is
Acquisition information storage means for storing acquisition information acquired based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
Among the acquisition information stored in the acquisition information storage means, identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information based on the acquisition information for which a start condition is established,
A game effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined game effect;
A special game execution means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player when the result of the variation display of the identification information is a specific result, and a gaming machine comprising:
As the game effect, the first game effect indicating that the result of the variation display of the identification information is the specific result, and the acquired information that is the specific result is stored in the acquired information that does not satisfy the start condition. And a second game effect indicating the above.

  According to such a gaming machine, the identification information is variably displayed based on the acquisition information stored in the acquisition information storage means, and a special game advantageous to the player is obtained when the result of the variation display of the identification information becomes a specific result. The first game effect indicating that the result of the display of variation in the identification information is a specific result, and the acquired information that is the specific result is stored in the acquired information that does not satisfy the start condition. And a second game effect indicating that the game is present. As a result, the player can see the first game effect or / and the second game effect so that the special game is executed based on the currently displayed change display, and / or the change display is not executed yet. Based on this, it is possible to recognize that the special game is executed, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

In addition, the gaming machine of reference invention 1-2 is the gaming machine of reference invention 1-1.
The game effect executing means sequentially executes the first game effect and the second game effect.

  According to such a gaming machine, the first game effect indicating that the variation display result of the identification information is the specific result, and the acquired information that is the specific result is stored in the acquired information that does not satisfy the start condition. The second game effect indicating that the game is present is executed in order. Thereby, since the frequency | count of the special game which execution is decided increases by the 1st game effect and the 2nd game effect which are performed continuously, a player can raise a game entertainment interest remarkably each time. It becomes possible.

In addition, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 or Reference Invention 1-2,
The first game effect and the second game effect are a series of effects.

  According to such a gaming machine, the first game effect and the second game effect are a series of effects. Thereby, the 1st game production which shows that the result of change display of identification information is a specific result, and the 2nd which shows that acquisition information used as a specific result is memorized by acquisition information where start conditions are not satisfied It is possible to execute a game production as a series of production effects that are connected to each other. As this series production is executed, the number of special games that are confirmed to be executed increases. It is possible to remarkably increase interest. Here, “a series of effects” refers to an effect in which at least some of the appearing characters are common or the story continues, and refers to a related effect that is connected in the effect.

In addition, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-4 is a gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 to Reference Invention 1-3,
The first game effect and the second game effect are executed together with a change display of the identification information indicated by the first game effect as a specific result,
After the execution of the first game effect and the second game effect, the special game related to the specific result indicated by the first game effect and the special game related to the specific result indicated by the second game effect are executed. It is characterized by.

  According to such a gaming machine, the first game effect and the second game effect are both executed during the variable display of the identification information indicated by the first game effect as a specific result. It is assumed that a plurality of special games are executed in order after notifying that a plurality of special games have been confirmed by one game effect and a second game effect. As a result, the number of special games whose execution is confirmed is grasped in advance by the first game effect and the second game effect that are executed during the variation display of the identification information, and the determined special game is then executed a plurality of times. Thus, it is possible to enhance the game entertainment interest.

In addition, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-5 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 to Reference Invention 1-4.
The special game includes a first special game and a second special game that is more profitable for the player than the first special game.
When the first game effect and the second game effect are executed, the special game indicated by the first game effect and the special game indicated by the second game effect are both the second special game. It is characterized by.

  According to such a gaming machine, as a special game, it has a first special game and a second special game that is more profitable than the first special game, and any of the first game effect and the second game effect is used. The corresponding special game is also a second special game having a large profit. As a result, the execution of the second special game a plurality of times is confirmed by the first game effect and the second game effect, and the game entertainment can be remarkably enhanced. Further, since the number of times of determination of the second special game having such a large profit increases, it is possible to remarkably enhance the game entertainment every time.

  In addition, a start opening into which a game ball can enter can be provided, and a predetermined condition can be established based on the game ball entering the start opening. In addition, the special game executing means includes a variable entrance that can be changed between a state in which a game ball can enter (open state) in which the game ball can enter and a state in which the game ball cannot enter (closed state). Then, a special game can be executed in which the variable entrance can be entered.

(Reference invention 2)
The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 is
Acquisition information storage means for storing acquisition information acquired based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
Among the acquisition information stored in the acquisition information storage means, identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information based on the acquisition information for which a start condition is established,
A game effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined game effect;
A special game execution means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player when the result of the variation display of the identification information is a specific result, and a gaming machine comprising:
As the game effect, the first game effect indicating that the result of the variation display of the identification information is the specific result, and the acquired information that is the specific result is stored in the acquired information that does not satisfy the start condition. A second game effect indicating
When the first game effect is executed, it is determined that the second game effect is subsequently executed.

  According to such a gaming machine, the identification information is variably displayed based on the acquisition information stored in the acquisition information storage means, and a special game advantageous to the player is obtained when the result of the variation display of the identification information becomes a specific result. The first game effect indicating that the result of the display of variation in the identification information is a specific result, and the acquired information that is the specific result is stored in the acquired information that does not satisfy the start condition. And a second game effect indicating that the game is present. Further, when the first game effect is executed, the second game effect is always executed thereafter.

  As a result, the player sees the first game effect and the second game effect, so that the special game is executed based on the currently running variation display, and the special game based on the unexecuted variation display. It is possible to recognize that the game will be executed, and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment interest. In addition, since the second game effect is always executed after the first game effect, it is possible to remarkably enhance the game entertainment by seeing the effect that the execution of the special game multiple times is confirmed step by step. Is possible.

  Further, when the first game effect is not executed, the second game effect may not be executed. In addition, the first game effect and the second game effect are a series of effects that are continuously executed, and the first game effect and the second game effect that are the series of game effects are generally referred to as “specific game effects”. You can also. Further, the above-described reference invention 1-2 to reference invention 1-5 can be combined with the present reference invention 2-1. In this case, the same effects as described in Reference Invention 1-2 to Reference Invention 1-5 are obtained.

(Reference invention 3)
The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-1 is
Acquisition information storage means for storing acquisition information acquired based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
Among the acquisition information stored in the acquisition information storage means, identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information based on the acquisition information for which a start condition is established,
A game effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined game effect;
The acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means, a reserved picture display unit capable of displaying a reserved picture corresponding to each of the acquired information for which the start condition is not satisfied,
A variable pattern display unit capable of displaying a variable pattern corresponding to the variable display of the identification information being executed;
A special game execution means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player when the result of the variation display of the identification information is a specific result, and a gaming machine comprising:
As the game effect, the first game effect indicating that the result of the variation display of the identification information is the specific result, and the acquired information that is the specific result is stored in the acquired information that does not satisfy the start condition. A second game effect indicating
The first game effect is an effect that changes the display mode of the variable picture,
The second game effect is an effect that changes a display mode of the reserved picture.

  According to such a gaming machine, the identification information is variably displayed based on the acquisition information stored in the acquisition information storage means, and a special game advantageous to the player is obtained when the result of the variation display of the identification information becomes a specific result. The first game effect indicating that the result of the display of variation in the identification information is a specific result, and the acquired information that is the specific result is stored in the acquired information that does not satisfy the start condition. And a second game effect indicating that the game is present. In addition, the reserved information display unit that can display the reserved information corresponding to each of the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage unit and that does not satisfy the start condition (so-called reserved information), and being executed A variation pattern display unit capable of displaying a variation pattern corresponding to the variation display (related variation information) of the identification information, and the first game effect is an effect of changing the display mode of the variation pattern, and the second game The effect is an effect that changes the display mode of the reserved picture.

  As a result, the player can see the first game effect or / and the second game effect so that the special game is executed based on the currently displayed change display, and / or the change display is not executed yet. Based on this, it is possible to recognize that the special game is executed, and it is possible to enhance the game interest. In addition, the first game effect and the second game effect can be performed by changing the display mode of the floating picture and the reserved picture displayed on the predetermined display unit, so that the player can execute the special game a plurality of times. It becomes possible to grasp easily.

In addition, the gaming machine of reference invention 3-2 is the gaming machine of reference invention 3-1,
The reserved picture display unit can display a plurality of reserved pictures corresponding to each of a plurality of pieces of acquisition information for which a start condition stored in the acquisition information storage unit is not satisfied,
When a plurality of reserved patterns are displayed on the reserved pattern display section,
The second game effect is characterized in that the display mode of the reserved picture corresponding to the acquired information as the specific result is changed.

  According to such a gaming machine, the reserved picture display unit can display a plurality of reserved pictures corresponding to each of the plurality of pieces of acquired information. And when the 2nd game production is performed when a plurality of reservation pictures are displayed on a reservation picture display part, the display mode of the reservation picture corresponding to the acquisition information concerning special games shall be changed. . Thereby, since the 1st game production and the 2nd game production change the display mode of the change picture concerning the execution of a special game, and a reserved picture, at which timing is a player executed a special game multiple times? Can be easily and reliably grasped.

The gaming machine of reference invention 3-3 is the gaming machine of reference invention 3-2.
In the case where a plurality of reserved patterns are displayed on the reserved pattern display unit, and there are a plurality of the reserved patterns corresponding to the acquired information as a specific result,
The second game effect is characterized in that the reserved picture corresponding to the acquired information that is the specific result is changed, and the display mode of the reserved picture that satisfies the start condition first is changed.

  According to such a gaming machine, when a plurality of reserved pictures are displayed on the reserved picture display unit and there are a plurality of reserved pictures corresponding to the acquired information that is the specific result (that is, two or more special pictures). When the hold information related to the game is stored), the display mode of the hold picture that satisfies at least the start condition among the acquired information related to the specific result is changed. As a result, among the acquired information for which the start condition is not satisfied, the existence of the acquired information for which the special game is started first is notified to the player. It is possible to easily and surely grasp whether the game is executed.

  As another aspect, in addition to the reserved picture in which the special game is executed first, the display form of the reserved picture in which the special game is executed after that may be changed. That is, when a plurality of reserved patterns are displayed on the reserved pattern display unit, and there are a plurality of reserved patterns corresponding to the acquired information that is the specific result, the second game effect is obtained in the acquired information that is the specific result. It is possible to change the display mode of a plurality of reserved pictures that are corresponding reserved pictures and that include the reserved picture that satisfies the start condition first.

  Further, the above-described reference invention 1-2 to reference invention 1-5 can be combined with the gaming machine of reference invention 3-1 to reference invention 3-3 and other aspects. In this case, the same effects as described in Reference Invention 1-2 to Reference Invention 1-5 are obtained.

(Reference invention 4)
The gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-1 is
Acquisition information storage means for storing acquisition information acquired based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
Among the acquisition information stored in the acquisition information storage means, identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information based on the acquisition information for which a start condition is established,
A game effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined game effect;
The acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means, a reserved picture display unit capable of displaying a reserved picture corresponding to each of the acquired information for which the start condition is not satisfied,
A variable pattern display unit capable of displaying a variable pattern corresponding to the variable display of the identification information being executed;
A special game execution means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player when the result of the variation display of the identification information is a specific result, and a gaming machine comprising:
As the game effect, the first game effect indicating that the result of the variation display of the identification information is the specific result, and the acquired information that is the specific result is stored in the acquired information that does not satisfy the start condition. A second game effect indicating
The first game effect is an effect that changes the display mode of the variable picture,
The second game effect is an effect that changes a display mode of the reserved picture,
The game effect executing means executes the first game effect and the second game effect in order,
The reserved picture display unit can display a plurality of reserved pictures corresponding to each of a plurality of pieces of acquisition information for which a start condition stored in the acquisition information storage unit is not satisfied,
In the case where a plurality of reserved patterns are displayed on the reserved pattern display unit, and there are a plurality of the reserved patterns corresponding to the acquired information as a specific result,
The second game effect is characterized in that the display mode of only the reserved picture corresponding to the acquired information that is the specific result and having the start condition established first is changed.

  According to such a gaming machine, the identification information is variably displayed based on the acquisition information stored in the acquisition information storage means, and a special game advantageous to the player is obtained when the result of the variation display of the identification information becomes a specific result. The first game effect indicating that the result of the display of variation in the identification information is a specific result, and the acquired information that is the specific result is stored in the acquired information that does not satisfy the start condition. And a second game effect indicating that the game is present. In addition, the reserved information display unit that can display the reserved information corresponding to each of the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage unit and that does not satisfy the start condition (so-called reserved information), and being executed A variation pattern display unit capable of displaying a variation pattern corresponding to the variation display (related variation information) of the identification information, and the first game effect is an effect of changing the display mode of the variation pattern, and the second game The effect is an effect that changes the display mode of the reserved picture. In addition, when a plurality of reserved pictures are displayed on the reserved picture display unit, and there are a plurality of reserved pictures corresponding to the acquired information that is the specific result (that is, the reserved information relating to two or more special games is stored) In the acquired information related to the specific result, the display mode of only the reserved picture that satisfies the start condition first is changed.

  As a result, the player can see the first game effect or / and the second game effect so that the special game is executed based on the currently displayed change display, and / or the change display is not executed yet. Based on this, it is possible to recognize that the special game is executed, and it is possible to enhance the game interest. In addition, the first game effect and the second game effect can be performed by changing the display mode of the floating picture and the reserved picture displayed on the predetermined display unit, so that the player can execute the special game a plurality of times. It becomes possible to grasp easily. In addition, among the acquired information for which the start condition is not satisfied, only the acquired information for which the special game is started first is notified to the player, so that the player can execute the special game multiple times at any timing. It is possible to easily and reliably grasp whether it is executed. Furthermore, in order to notify only the acquisition information for which the special game is started first among the acquisition information for which the start condition is not satisfied, when the acquisition information related to a plurality of specific results is actually stored Since the number of special games more frequently than expected by the player is generated in a short period of time, it is possible to remarkably enhance the gaming interest.

(Reference invention 5)
In addition, the gaming machine of the reference invention 5-1,
Acquisition information storage means for storing acquisition information acquired based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
Among the acquisition information stored in the acquisition information storage means, identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information based on the acquisition information for which a start condition is established,
A game effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined game effect;
A special game execution means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player when the result of the variation display of the identification information is a specific result, and a gaming machine comprising:
As the game effect, a special game including a first effect indicating that the acquired information that is the specific result is stored in the acquired information that does not satisfy the start condition among the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage unit. An effect and a notification effect for notifying the execution of the special game effect,
When the specific effect is executed in the notification effect, the special game effect is executed, and when the specific effect is not executed in the notification effect, the special game effect is not executed.

  According to such a gaming machine, the identification information is variably displayed based on the acquisition information stored in the acquisition information storage means, and a special game advantageous to the player is obtained when the result of the variation display of the identification information becomes a specific result. A special game that is a viable gaming machine and includes a first effect indicating that acquired information that is a specific result is stored in acquired information (so-called hold information) for which a start condition is not established as a game effect. There is an effect and a notification effect for notifying whether or not to execute the special game effect. When the specific effect is executed in the notification effect, the special game effect is executed. When the specific effect is not executed in the notification effect, the special game effect is not executed.

  As a result, the player expects the occurrence of the notification effect, expects the specific effect to be executed in the notification effect, and can enhance the game entertainment when the specific effect is executed. In addition, the special game effect that starts when the specific effect is executed in the notification effect indicates that the acquisition information that does not satisfy the start condition (that is, the hold information) includes the acquisition information that is the specific result. 1 effect is included, and when the special game effect is made, the player can remarkably enhance the game interest.

In addition, the gaming machine of reference invention 5-2 is the gaming machine of reference invention 5-1,
The special game effect is executed when the specific effect is executed in the notification effect.

  According to such a gaming machine, the special game effect is started with the execution of the specific effect in the notification effect. Thereby, the player can pay attention to the execution form of the notification effect and the special game effect that are continuously executed, and can improve the preference.

The gaming machine of reference invention 5-3 is the gaming machine of reference invention 5-1 or reference invention 5-2.
The special game effect includes a second effect indicating that the variation display result of the identification information is a specific result,
The special game effects are executed in the order of the second effect and the first effect.

  According to such a gaming machine, in addition to the first effect indicating that the special game effect has stored the acquired information as the specific result in the acquired information for which the start condition is not established, the identification information being executed A second effect indicating that the result of the variable display is a specific result is included. In the special game effect, the first effect and the second effect are executed in the order of the second effect and the first effect. Thereby, the player increases the number of special games whose execution is confirmed by the second effect and the first effect that are continuously executed (a plurality of special games are determined in stages). Therefore, it is possible to remarkably enhance the game entertainment interest each time.

The gaming machine of reference invention 5-4 is the gaming machine of reference invention 5-3.
The second effect and the first effect are a series of effects.

  According to such a gaming machine, the second effect and the first effect are a series of effects. As a result, the second information indicating that the result of the variation display of the identification information being executed is the specific result, and the acquired information that is the specific result is stored in the acquired information that does not satisfy the start condition (ie, the hold information). It is possible to execute the first effect indicating that it is being performed as a series of effects that are connected in the effect, and the number of special games that are confirmed to be executed increases as this effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to remarkably enhance the game entertainment every time. Here, “a series of effects” refers to an effect in which at least some of the appearing characters are common or the story continues, and refers to a related effect that is connected in the effect.

The gaming machine of reference invention 5-5 is the gaming machine of reference invention 5-3 or reference invention 5-4.
The second effect and the first effect are executed together with the variation display of the identification information, which is shown to be a specific result by the second effect,
After the execution of the second effect and the first effect, the special game related to the specific result indicated by the two effects and the special game related to the specific result indicated by the first effect are executed. It is.

  According to such a gaming machine, both the second effect and the first effect are executed during the variable display of the identification information indicated by the second effect as a specific result. After notifying that a plurality of special games have been confirmed by the first effect, the plurality of special games are executed in order. Thereby, by grasping in advance the number of special games to be confirmed by the second effect and the first effect that are executed during the variation display of the identification information, and then executing the determined multiple special games. It is possible to enhance the game entertainment.

In addition, the gaming machine of reference invention 5-6 is the gaming machine of reference invention 5-3 to reference invention 5-5,
The special game includes a first special game and a second special game that is more profitable for the player than the first special game.
In the case where the first effect and the second effect are executed, the special game indicated by the first effect and the special game indicated by the second effect are both the second special game. Is.

  According to such a gaming machine, the special game has the first special game and the second special game having a profit larger than the first special game, and corresponds to any of the first effect and the second effect. It is assumed that the special game is also a second special game having a large profit. As a result, the execution of the second special game a plurality of times is confirmed by the first effect and the second effect, and it is possible to further enhance the game interest. Further, since the number of times of determination of the second special game having such a large profit increases, it is possible to remarkably enhance the game entertainment every time.

(Reference invention 6)
The gaming machine of Reference Invention 6-1 is
Acquisition information storage means for storing acquisition information acquired based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
Among the acquisition information stored in the acquisition information storage means, identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information based on the acquisition information for which a start condition is established,
A game effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined game effect;
A special game execution means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player when the result of the variation display of the identification information is a specific result, and a gaming machine comprising:
As the game effect, the first game effect indicating that the result of the variation display of the identification information is the specific result, and the acquired information that is the specific result is stored in the acquired information that does not satisfy the start condition. A second game effect indicating
The game effect execution means is configured to execute the first game effect and the first game effect during a predetermined period after the start of the variation display of the identification information until the result of the variation display of the identification information becomes a specific result and the special game is executed. The second game effects are sequentially executed.

  According to such a gaming machine, the identification information is variably displayed based on the acquisition information stored in the acquisition information storage means, and a special game advantageous to the player is obtained when the result of the variation display of the identification information becomes a specific result. The first game effect indicating that the result of the display of variation in the identification information is a specific result, and the acquired information that is the specific result is stored in the acquired information that does not satisfy the start condition. And a second game effect indicating that the game is present. In addition, the game effect executing means may perform the first game effect and the second game during a predetermined period after the start of the variation display of the identification information until the result of the variation display of the identification information becomes the specific result and the special game is executed. The game effects are executed in order.

  Thus, the variation display of the identification information is executed, and before the special game related to the result of the variation display is executed, both the first game effect and the second game effect are executed, and the execution is confirmed. It is possible to make the player know the number of times in advance. In addition, it is possible to enhance the game interest by executing the determined special game a plurality of times thereafter.

  As another aspect, the first game effect is executed while the identification information indicating that the specific result is obtained by the first game effect, and the second game effect is specified by the first game effect. It may be executed until the special game (shown by the first game effect) is executed after the end of the variable display of the identification information indicating that it becomes. Further, the first game effect is executed during the change display of the identification information indicating that the first game effect results in a specific result, and the second game effect is indicated as a specific result by the first game effect. It may be executed during the stop time of the variable display of the identification information (during the stop time of the symbol). In addition, the first game effect is executed during the variable display of the identification information indicating that the specific result is obtained by the first game effect, and the second game effect is 1 in the special game (indicated by the first game effect). You may perform during the opening period (fanfare period) set before starting the open state of the 1st time. In addition, the first game effect is executed during the change display of the identification information indicating that the specific result is obtained by the first game effect, and the second game effect is displayed during the special game (indicated by the first game effect). May be executed.

  Further, the above-described reference invention 1-2 to reference invention 1-5 can be combined with the gaming machine of reference invention 6-1 and other aspects. In this case, the same effects as described in Reference Invention 1-2 to Reference Invention 1-5 are obtained.

(Reference invention 7)
The gaming machine of Reference Invention 7-1 is
Acquisition information storage means for storing acquisition information acquired based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
Among the acquisition information stored in the acquisition information storage means, identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information based on the acquisition information for which a start condition is established,
A game effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined game effect;
A special game execution means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player when the result of the variation display of the identification information is a specific result, and a gaming machine comprising:
As the game effect, is the first game effect indicating whether or not the result of the variation display of the identification information is a specific result, and whether the acquired information that is the specific result is stored in the acquired information that does not satisfy the start condition A second game effect indicating whether or not.

  According to such a gaming machine, the identification information is variably displayed based on the acquisition information stored in the acquisition information storage means, and a special game advantageous to the player is obtained when the result of the variation display of the identification information becomes a specific result. The first game effect indicating whether or not the identification information variation display result is the specific result, and the acquired information that is the specific result is stored in the acquired information that does not satisfy the start condition. And a second game effect indicating whether or not. Thereby, the player can see whether the special game is executed based on the currently displayed variation display by viewing the first game effect or / and the second game effect, and / or the unexecuted variation display. It is possible to recognize whether or not a special game is executed based on this, and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment.

In addition, the gaming machine of reference invention 7-2 is the gaming machine of reference invention 7-1,
The game effect execution means is capable of sequentially executing the first game effect and the second game effect.

  According to such a gaming machine, the first game effect indicating that the variation display result of the identification information is the specific result, and the acquired information that is the specific result is stored in the acquired information that does not satisfy the start condition. The second game effect indicating that the player is present can be executed in order. Thereby, since the frequency | count of the special game which execution is decided increases by the 1st game effect and the 2nd game effect which are performed continuously, a player can raise a game entertainment interest remarkably each time. It becomes possible.

Further, the gaming machine of reference invention 7-3 is the gaming machine of reference invention 7-1 or reference invention 7-2.
The first game effect and the second game effect are a series of effects.

  According to such a gaming machine, the first game effect and the second game effect are a series of effects. Thereby, the 1st game production which shows that the result of change display of identification information is a specific result, and the 2nd which shows that acquisition information used as a specific result is memorized by acquisition information where start conditions are not satisfied It is possible to execute a game production as a series of production effects that are connected to each other. As this series production is executed, the number of special games that are confirmed to be executed increases. It is possible to remarkably increase interest. Here, “a series of effects” refers to an effect in which at least some of the appearing characters are common or the story continues, and refers to a related effect that is connected in the effect.

The gaming machine of reference invention 7-4 is a gaming machine of reference invention 7-1 to reference invention 7-3.
The first game effect and the second game effect are both executed in accordance with a variation display of the identification information indicating whether or not the first game effect is a specific result.

  According to such a gaming machine, the first game effect and the second game effect are both executed during the variable display of the identification information indicated by the first game effect as a specific result. When it is informed that a plurality of special games have been confirmed by one game effect and the second game effect, special games for the number of times determined thereafter are executed in order. As a result, the number of special games whose execution is confirmed is grasped in advance by the first game effect and the second game effect that are executed during the variation display of the identification information, and the determined special game is then executed a plurality of times. Thus, it is possible to enhance the game entertainment interest.

In addition, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 7-5 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 7-1 to Reference Invention 7-4.
In the first game effect, the second game effect is executed when the result of the variation display of the identification information indicates a specific result, and the result of the variable display of the identification information indicates that the result is not a specific result Is characterized in that the second game effect is not executed.

  According to such a gaming machine, when it is shown that a specific result is obtained in the first game effect, the second game indicating whether or not the acquired information (holding information) stored next has a specific result. When the effect is executed and it is not indicated that the first game effect is a specific result, the second game effect is not executed. As a result, only when the result of the variable display becomes a specific result, the second game effect indicating whether or not the number of executions of the special game is to be increased (accumulated) is executed, and the gambling to the game is improved. It becomes possible to do. This also makes it possible to enhance the gaming interest.

  Further, as another aspect, in addition to or in place of Reference Invention 7-1 to Reference Invention 7-5, the following may be adopted. Specifically, as the second game effect (the effect mode), the acquisition information (holding information) where the start condition is not established indicates that the acquisition information as the specific result is stored, and the specific result Indicating that the acquired information is not stored. In addition, as the first game effect (the effect mode), there are a case where the change display result of the identification information being executed indicates that the result is a specific result, and a case where it indicates that the result is not the specific result. The game effect may be an effect that determines that the acquisition information that is the specific result is stored in the acquisition information (holding information) for which the start condition is not satisfied. That is, even if the first game effect is executed, it is not determined that it is a specific result, but the second game effect is executed, and the hold information that stores at least one specific result is stored in the hold information. Is to be confirmed.

  In addition, as an effect mode of the first game effect and the second game effect, it is indicated that the result of the variation display of the identification information is the specific result in the first game effect, and the start condition in the second game effect to be executed thereafter There may be a production mode indicating that the acquired information that is the specific result is not stored in the acquired information that is not established. In addition, in the first game effect, it is indicated that the result of the variation display of the identification information does not become the specified result, and the acquired information that becomes the specified result is the acquired information in which the start condition is not satisfied in the second game effect that is subsequently executed There may be a production mode indicating that it is stored.

  Further, at least one of the first game effect and the second game effect may be an effect indicating that a specific result is obtained. In addition, the game effect executing means executes both the first game effect and the second game effect according to the variation display of the identification information, and executes the first game effect and does not execute the second game effect. It is good also as having. Further, when the first game effect is not executed, the second game effect may not be executed. Further, the second game effect may be executed without executing the first game effect. In addition, when the first game effect and / or the second game effect is a specific result, the special game related to the specific result indicated by the first game effect after the execution of the first game effect and the second game effect, and Alternatively, a special game related to a specific result indicated by the second game effect may be executed.

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

Claims (1)

Acquisition information storage means for storing acquisition information acquired based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
Among the acquisition information stored in the acquisition information storage means, identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information based on the acquisition information for which a start condition is established,
A game effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined game effect;
A special game execution means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player when the result of the variation display of the identification information is a specific result, and a gaming machine comprising:
As the game effect, a special game including a first effect indicating that the acquired information that is the specific result is stored in the acquired information that does not satisfy the start condition among the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage unit. An effect and a notification effect for notifying the execution of the special game effect,
When the specific effect is executed in the notification effect, the special game effect is executed. When the specific effect is not executed in the notification effect, the special game effect is not executed.
A gaming machine, wherein execution of the special game is confirmed when the special game effect is executed.

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