JP2019010268A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine performing a multi line ready-to-win performance and capable of providing a technique for improving an amusement.SOLUTION: A pachinko game machine 1 executes a multi line ready-to-win performance having a first effective line 401 and a second effective line 402. In the multi line ready-to-win performance, first, a combination of performance patterns corresponding to win/loss of a jackpot is displayed on the first effective line 401. Then, display is switched to a display of a combination of performance patterns corresponding to winning of jackpot on the second effective line 402.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 49

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  In a pachinko gaming machine representing a gaming machine, a big hit lottery is performed when a gaming ball wins a predetermined entrance. Then, when the jackpot is won, after the identification symbol is displayed in a variable manner, the identification symbol indicating the jackpot winning is stopped and displayed, and the jackpot game is executed in which a round game for opening the big winning opening is performed a plurality of times.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine, when winning a jackpot, for example, by displaying a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the jackpot on the active line (for example, displaying a flat design of a numerical symbol such as “777”) Inform the player that he has won the jackpot. Also, a reach effect is known in which a part of the combination of effect symbols corresponding to the jackpot is displayed and the rest is variably displayed. Furthermore, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, a so-called multi-line reach effect is also known that has a plurality of effective lines and simultaneously performs a reach effect with a plurality of effective lines.

JP 2014-221345 A

  In the conventional multi-line reach effect, a winning combination is notified by displaying a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the winning combination on one of a plurality of active lines. However, in the conventional multi-line reach production, the multi-line reach production is completed by arranging production patterns corresponding to jackpots in one of the effective lines. Therefore, there is room for improvement in multiline reach production.

  The present invention has been made to solve the problems of the conventional gaming machines described above. In other words, the problem is to provide a gaming machine that performs multi-line reach production and provides a technique for improving interest.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a gaming machine according to the present invention uses a ball entrance, an acquisition unit that obtains lottery information based on a game ball entering the ball entrance, and the lottery information. In the lottery information, the lottery means for performing the jackpot lottery, the display means for displaying the identification symbol corresponding to the lottery lottery result after the variable display, and the variation display of the identification symbol by the display means. Based on the command based on the first effective line and the second effective line, an effect execution means for executing a multiline reach effect in which the display pattern of the effect symbol is a reach mode, and the multiline reach In the production, after displaying a combination of production symbols showing a big win on the first active line, a combination of production symbols showing a big win on the second active line Switch to the display, has a child and features.

  According to the present invention, it is a gaming machine that performs multi-line reach effects, and a technique for improving interest is realized.

1 is a perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the detail of the 1st big prize apparatus of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. 1, and a 2nd big prize apparatus. It is a figure which shows the indicators in the frame A shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the main control board of a pachinko gaming machine, and peripheral devices. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the sub control board and peripheral device of a pachinko game machine. It is a figure explaining the detail of RAM with which a main control board is provided. It is a figure explaining the detail of RAM with which a sub control board is provided. It is a jackpot type determination table. It is a table which shows opening control of a big prize opening, and operation control of a distribution member. It is a table which shows the opening pattern of a big prize opening. It is a table | surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a reach determination table, (C) is a normal symbol hit determination table, and (D) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an open pattern determination table of electric Chu. It is a start winning command specific table. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the main side starting process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the main side timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the sensor detection process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the normal operation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special operation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of V grand prize winning mouth process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the distribution member solenoid closing process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special symbol standby process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (Special figure 1 big hit determination process) in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process) in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special symbol change process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special symbol confirmation process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the game state management process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the game state reset process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the jackpot start process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the big winning opening operation setting process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the jackpot release process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the 1st big winning opening sensor detection process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the 2nd big winning opening sensor detection process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the jackpot closing process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the jackpot end process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the game state setting process in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the sub side starting process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the sub 1ms timer interruption process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the sub side 10ms timer interruption process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the received command analysis process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the sub side game state setting process in a sub control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the prefetch effect determination process in a sub control board. It is a continuous production random number determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the change production start process in a sub control board. It is a variation production pattern selection table. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation production including a multi-line reach production. It is a figure which shows the promotion of the symbol in multiline reach production. It is a figure which shows the kind selection table of multiline reach production.

1. Structure of gaming machine A pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the vertical direction and the horizontal direction of each part of a pachinko gaming machine as an example of a gaming machine will be described in accordance with the vertical direction and the horizontal direction as viewed from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine. In addition, the front direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described as a direction approaching the player facing the pachinko gaming machine, and the backward direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described as a direction away from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 attached in the gaming machine frame 50. The front frame 51 of the gaming machine frame 50 has a handle 60 for launching a game ball with a launch intensity corresponding to the rotation angle, a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 61 for storing the game ball, and a hitting ball supply tray 61. A surplus ball tray (lower plate) 62 is provided for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the bowl. Further, the front frame 51 is provided with an effect button 63 and a select button 64 that can be operated by the player at the time of an effect executed as the game progresses. The front frame 51 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 66 and a speaker 67.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a game area 3 in which game balls launched by operating the handle 60 flow down is surrounded by rail members 4 on the game board 2. In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails (not shown in FIG. 2) are projected. Further, an image display device 7 which is a liquid crystal display device is provided near the center of the game area 3. Details of the image displayed by the image display device 7 will be described later.

  A center decorative body 10 is disposed near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7. A stage portion 11 capable of guiding a game ball rolling on the upper surface to a first starting port 20 described later is formed at the lower portion of the center decorative body 10. In addition, a warp portion 12 is provided on the left side of the center decorative body 10 to allow a game ball to flow from the entrance and to flow out from the exit to the stage portion 11. A panel movable body 15 is disposed in the retracted state on the center decorative body 10.

  Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a first starting port (first entering port, fixed entering port, fixed starting port, first starting winning port) where the ease of entering a game ball does not always change A fixed prize device 19 including 20 is also provided. The winning of the game ball to the first start opening 20 is an opportunity for the lottery of the first special symbol displayed on the display device 40. The lottery of the first special symbol is an example of a jackpot lottery.

  Also, in the game area 3, a normal variable prize is provided below the first start opening 20 with a second start opening (also referred to as a second entry opening, a variable entry opening, a variable start opening, and a second start entry opening) 21. A device (so-called electric Chu) 22 is provided. The electric chew 22 is also referred to as an ordinary electric accessory (ordinary electric accessory). The winning of the game ball to the second start opening 21 is an opportunity for the lottery of the second special symbol displayed on the display device 40. The lottery of the second special symbol is also an example of the big hit lottery.

  The electric chew 22 includes a movable member (also referred to as a “entrance opening / closing member”) 23 that is displaced between an open position and a closed position, and opens and closes the second start opening 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. . The second starting port 21 allows a game ball to enter only when the movable member 23 is in the open state. That is, the 2nd starting opening 21 is a starting opening from which the ease of entering a game ball can change. The electric chew 22 can be used when the movable member 23 is in the open state as long as it is easier to enter the second starting port 21 than in the closed state. It may not be impossible to enter the second starting port 21.

  Further, a gate 28 through which a game ball can pass is provided at the upper right of the first start port 20 in the game area 3. The passage of the game ball to the gate 28 is an opportunity for the normal symbol lottery of the normal symbols displayed on the display devices 40. The normal symbol lottery of the normal symbol is an example of the normal lottery.

  Also, below the gate 28 in the game area 3, there is provided a first grand prize winning device 31 having a first grand prize winning opening (also referred to as a first special winning prize opening) 30. The first big winning device 31 is also referred to as a first special winning means, a first special variable winning device, or a first special electric accessory. The first big prize device 31 includes an opening / closing member 32 that is displaced between an open position and a closed position, and opens / closes the first big prize opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. 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 the game area 3, a second grand prize winning device 36 having a second big prize winning opening (also referred to as a second special prize winning opening) 35 is provided at the upper right of the first grand prize winning opening 30. The second big winning device 36 is also referred to as a second special winning means, a second special variable winning device, or a second special electric accessory. The second big winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member 37 that is displaced between an open position and a closed position, and opens / closes the second big winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The second big winning opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is in the open state.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 3A, a specific area (also referred to as a V area) 39 through which the game ball that has passed through the first big prize opening 30 can pass is inside the first big prize winning device 31. In addition, a non-specific region (also referred to as a non-V region) 70 is formed. In the first grand prize winning device 31, a first grand prize winning port sensor 30 a for detecting the winning of a game ball to the first big prize winning opening 30 is arranged upstream of the specific area 39 and the non-specific area 70. ing. The specific area 39 is provided with a specific area sensor 39 a for detecting the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39. The non-specific area 70 is provided with a non-specific area sensor 70 a for detecting the passage of a game ball to the non-specific area 70.

  Further, the first grand prize winning device 31 distributes the game balls that have passed through the first grand prize winning opening 30 to either the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 70, and the distribution that drives the distribution member 71. And a member solenoid 73. The distribution member solenoid 73 is a drive source of the distribution member 71. The distribution member 71 takes a first state in which the game balls are distributed to the specific area 39 when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized, and distributes the game balls to the non-specific area 70 when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized. Take the second state. In other words, the sorting member 71 is a shutter member that opens and closes the specific region 39.

  FIG. 3A shows the distribution member solenoid 73 being energized. As shown in FIG. 3A, when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized, the distribution member 71 is in a first state that allows the game ball to pass to the specific area 39. When the distribution member 71 is in the first state, the game ball that has won the first big prize opening 30 passes through the specific area 39 after passing through the detection area of the first big prize opening sensor 30a. This game ball route is referred to as a first route.

  FIG. 3B shows a state where the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized. As shown in FIG. 3B, when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized, the distribution member 71 is in the second state that prevents the game ball from passing to the specific area 39. When the distribution member 71 is in the second state, the game ball that has won the first grand prize opening 30 rolls on the upper surface of the distribution member 71 after passing the detection area of the first big prize opening sensor 30a. And passes through the non-specific region 70. This game ball route is referred to as a second route.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 is an opportunity for the transition to the high probability state. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a high probability state in which the winning probability is high in the jackpot lottery and a non-high probability state (also referred to as a normal probability state) in which the winning probability is lower than the high probability state. Details of the gaming state will be described later. That is, the specific area 39 is an operation port (also referred to as a probability change operation port) for shifting to a high probability state. On the other hand, the non-specific region 70 is not a probability variation operating port. On the other hand, the second large winning device 36 is not provided with a probability changing operation port.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 2, at the lower part of the game area 3, there are provided a normal winning opening 27 and an out opening 6 for discharging game balls that have not won any winning opening to the outside of the gaming area 3.

  As described above, the game area 3 in which various winning holes are arranged includes a left game area 3A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area 3B on the right side. The method of hitting a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called left-handed. On the other hand, a method of hitting a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 3B is referred to as a right hit. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing left-handed is referred to as a first flow path R1, and the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing right-handed. This is referred to as a second flow path R2.

  A first start port 20, an electric chew 22, and an out port 6 are provided on the first flow path R1. The player can aim to win the first starting port 20 by driving a game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1.

  On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, a second grand prize winning device 36, a gate 28, a first grand prize winning device 31, an electric chew 22, and an out port 6 are provided. The player hits the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2, thereby winning through the gate 28, the second starting port 21, the first grand prize port 30, and the second big prize port 35. Can be aimed.

  Further, a display device 40 is disposed at the center on the right side of the game board 2. As shown in FIG. 4, the display 40 includes a first special symbol display 41a for variably displaying the first special symbol, a second special symbol indicator 41b for variably displaying the second special symbol, and a normal symbol. A normal symbol display 42 that variably displays is included. In addition, the display devices 40 include a first special symbol display unit 43a and a second special symbol display unit 41b for displaying the number of stored operation reserves (also referred to as first special symbol reservations) of the first special symbol display unit 41a. A second special figure hold indicator 43b that displays the number of stored operation hold (also referred to as second special figure hold), and a normal figure that displays the number of stored operation hold (also called general figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42. A hold indicator 44 is included.

  The variable display of the first special symbol is performed in response to the winning of a game ball at the first start port 20. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed in response to a winning of a game ball at the second start port 21. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. The first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display 41. Further, 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 indicator 43. Further, the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold.

  In the special symbol display 41, the special symbol is variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped to display a lottery (special symbol lottery, jackpot lottery) based on winning at the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21. Inform the results. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed (the special symbol that is derived and displayed as the display result of the stop symbol and variable display) is one special symbol that is selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by the special symbol lottery. When the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (a special symbol of a specific stop mode, that is, a jackpot symbol), an open pattern corresponding to the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed (that is, the type of the winning jackpot) is displayed. Then, a special game (a jackpot game) is performed in which the first grand prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35 is opened. 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.

  The special symbol display 41 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol corresponding to the result of the jackpot lottery depending on the lighting mode. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of several types of jackpots to be described later), “1, 2, 3 from the left,” “○○ ●● ○○ ●●” (○: lit, ●: unlit) The jackpot symbol in which the fifth and sixth LEDs are lit is displayed. Further, in the case of an outage, an off symbol in which only the rightmost LED is lit, such as “●●●●●●● ○”, is displayed. You may employ | adopt the aspect which light-extinguishes all LED as a detachment symbol. Note that the off symbol is not a specific special symbol. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol is variably displayed over a predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, that each LED is lit so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. It is an aspect. The mode of the variable display may be anything such as all the LEDs blinking at once as long as each LED is not stopped (lighted display in a specific mode).

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball wins (wins) in the first start port 20 or the second start port 21, various random number values (numerical information) such as jackpot random numbers are given to the win. Acquire and temporarily store the acquired numerical information. Specifically, numerical information is stored as the first special figure hold if the winning is to the first starting port 20, and numerical information is stored as the second special figure holding if the winning is to the second starting port 21. Each of the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold has an upper limit on the number that can be stored, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is “4”.

  The stored special figure hold is digested when the special symbol variable display based on the special figure hold becomes possible. Digesting a special figure hold means that a jackpot random number corresponding to the special figure hold is determined, and a special symbol variable display for indicating the determination result is executed. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the execution of the variable symbol variable display Even if there is a prize during the execution of a special game or during a special game, the right of lottery for the prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

  The number of special figure hold is displayed on the special figure hold display 43. Specifically, each of the special figure hold indicators 43 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of special figure holds by turning on the LEDs by the number of special figure holds.

  The variable display of the normal symbol is performed with the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 as an opportunity. The normal symbol display 42 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 by variably displaying the normal symbol (variation display) and then displaying the stop symbol. A normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (a normal symbol that is derived and displayed as a variable display result) is one normal symbol selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols by a normal symbol lottery. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific symbol (a normal symbol of a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal winning symbol), the second start port 21 is opened with an opening pattern corresponding to the current gaming state. An auxiliary game to be performed is performed.

  The normal symbol display 42 is composed of, for example, two LEDs, and displays a normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery depending on the lighting state. For example, when the lottery result is a win, a normal winning symbol in which both LEDs are lit is displayed, such as “◯◯” (◯: lit, ●: unlit). In addition, when the lottery result is out of order, a normal out-of-order symbol in which only the right LED is lit is displayed as “● ○”. Ordinarily, a mode in which all LEDs are extinguished as an off-set symbol may be adopted. Note that the unusual symbol is not a specific ordinary symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol is displayed for a predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately lit. The mode of the variable display may be anything such as all the LEDs blinking at once as long as each LED is not stopped (lighted display in a specific mode).

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes to the gate 28, a normal random number (also referred to as a normal symbol random number) is acquired for the passage, and the value of the acquired normal random number is held on the normal map. As a temporary memory. There is an upper limit to the number of stored custom maps, and the upper limit in this embodiment is “4”.

  The stored general map hold is digested when variable display of normal symbols based on the general map hold becomes possible. Digestion of a general map hold means that a normal random number corresponding to the general map hold is determined and variable symbols are displayed in order to show the determination result. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, during the execution of the variable symbol display of the normal symbol or the execution of the auxiliary game Even if there is a case, the right of the normal symbol lottery for the passage can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

  The number of the general map hold is displayed on the general map hold display 44. Specifically, the general-purpose hold indicator 44 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of general-purpose holds by turning on the LEDs by the number of general-purpose holds.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 has an effect design 8L synchronized with variable display (variable display) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol displayed on the display device 40. , 8C, 8R, there is an effect symbol display area for performing variable display (variable display). The effect of displaying the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is referred to as an effect symbol variation effect. The effect design variation effect may be referred to as “decoration design variation effect” or simply “change effect”.

  The effect symbol display area includes, for example, three symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. A left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, a middle effect symbol 8C is displayed in the middle symbol display area, and a right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the right symbol display area. Each of the effect symbols includes, for example, a plurality of symbols representing numbers “1” to “8”. The image display device 7 displays the result of variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery) displayed on the display device 40 by a combination of the left, middle and right effect symbols. , Display it clearly.

  For example, when winning a jackpot, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a doublet such as “777”. Further, if it is out of place, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a variation such as “637”. This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally does not grasp the result of the jackpot lottery by the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b, but by the combination of effect symbols displayed on the image display device 7. To do. The position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed. In addition, as a variation display mode of the effect design, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction.

  The image display device 7 displays an effect design variation effect using the effect design as described above, a jackpot effect performed in parallel with a jackpot game (also called a special game), a demonstration effect for waiting for a customer, and the like. 7a. In the effect design variation effect, effect images other than effect symbols such as background images and character images are displayed in addition to effect symbols such as numbers.

  In addition, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 includes an effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold image 9 in accordance with the number of stored first special figure hold and second special figure hold. By displaying the effect hold image 9, the number of memories of the first special figure hold and the number of second special figure hold can be shown to the player in an easily understandable manner.

2. Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. As shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the pachinko gaming machine 1 executes a main control board (also referred to as a game control board) 80 that performs control related to gaming profits such as a big win lottery and a transition of gaming state, as the game progresses. A sub-control board (also referred to as an effect control board) 90 that performs control related to effects, a payout control board 110 that performs control related to payout of game balls, and the like are provided. The main control board 80 constitutes a main control part, and the sub control board 90 constitutes a sub control part together with an image control board 100, a lamp control board 107 and a sound control board 106 which will be described later. Note that the sub-control unit includes at least a sub-control board 90 and can control game effects using effect means (the image display device 7, the panel lamp 5, the frame lamp 66, the speaker 67, the panel movable body 15, etc.). That's fine.

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

  A game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 81 for controlling 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 (Read Only Memory) 83 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU (Central Processing) that executes the program stored in the ROM 83. Unit) 82 and an I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 87 for inputting and outputting data and signals. The ROM 83 may be externally attached.

  The RAM 84 is provided with a special figure reservation storage unit 85 (first special figure reservation storage unit 85a and second special figure reservation storage unit 85b) and a general figure reservation storage unit 86. The first special figure storage unit 85a and the second special figure storage unit 85b correspond to storage means. The first special figure hold storage unit 85a stores the first special figure hold, and the second special figure hold storage unit 85b stores the second special figure hold. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 7A, the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a includes four storage areas corresponding to the number of first special figure reservations that can be stored. Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b includes four storage areas corresponding to the number of second special figure reservations that can be stored.

  Each storage area is further divided into four storage areas as shown in FIG. These four storage areas are an area for storing a jackpot random number, which will be described later, an area for storing a jackpot type random number, an area for storing a reach random number, and an area for storing a variation pattern random number.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input from each sensor to the main control board 80, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, the sensors include a first start opening sensor 20a, a second start opening sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a first big prize opening sensor 30a, a second big prize opening sensor 35a, a specific area sensor 39a, and a non-specification. An area sensor 70a and a normal winning opening sensor 27a are connected.

  The first start port sensor 20 a is a sensor that is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball that has won the first start port 20. The second start port sensor 21 a is a sensor that is provided in the second start port 21 and detects a game ball that has won the second start port 21. The gate sensor 28 a is a sensor that is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first big prize opening sensor 30 a is a sensor that is provided in the first big prize opening 30 and detects a game ball won in the first big prize opening 30. The second grand prize opening sensor 35 a is a sensor that is provided in the second big prize opening 35 and detects a game ball that has won the second big prize opening 35. The specific area sensor 39 a is a sensor for detecting a game ball that is provided in the specific area 39 in the first big winning opening 30 and has passed through the specific area 39. The non-specific area sensor 70 a is a sensor that is provided in the non-specific area 70 in the first big prize opening 30 and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 70. The normal winning opening sensor 27 a is a sensor that is provided in each of the normal winning openings 27 and detects a game ball that has won the normal winning opening 27. For example, each sensor outputs different signals depending on whether or not there is a game ball in the detection area of the sensor.

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

  Further, the main control board 80 is connected with a special symbol display 41, a normal symbol display 42, a special symbol hold indicator 43, and a general symbol hold indicator 44. That is, display control of these display devices 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

  The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. On the payout control board 110, a ball lending device 120, a ball lending device 130 and a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and lending a ball based on information such as an inserted prepaid card are possible. And the launching device 112 is connected via the launch control circuit 111.

  In addition to the firing motor 113, the touch switch 114, and the firing volume 115, the firing device 112 includes a handle 60 (see FIG. 1). When the player operates the handle 60 of the launch device 112, the touch switch 114 detects contact with the handle 60, and the launch volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the handle 60. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, a single game ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds.

  The payout control board 110 drives the prize ball motor 121 of the prize ball payout device 120 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and a signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 to win a prize ball. Or the ball rental motor 131 of the ball rental device 130 is driven to pay out the ball. The prize balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 122 for counting. In addition, the paid-out ball rental is detected by the ball rental sensor 132 for counting.

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

  As shown in FIG. 6, an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “effect control microcomputer”) 91 for controlling the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the sub-control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM 93 that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 92 that executes a program stored in the ROM 93, and a data and signal An I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 97 for performing input / output is included. The ROM 93 may be externally attached.

  In the RAM 94, as shown in FIG. 8A, a first special figure holding effect storage unit 95a capable of storing a first start winning command and the like specified based on a winning to the first starting port 20, and a first 2 The second special figure holding effect storage unit 95b capable of storing the second start winning command and the like specified based on the winning at the starting port 21, and the variation effect common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol A storage unit 95c is provided. Details of the first start winning command and the second starting winning command will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (b), the first special figure reservation effect storage unit 95a has four storage areas (first storage area to fourth storage area) corresponding to the number of first special figure reservations that can be stored. Consists of. Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, the second special figure reservation effect storage unit 95b has four storage areas (first storage area to fourth storage area) corresponding to the number of second special figure reservations that can be stored. ).

  As shown in FIG. 8D, each storage area is divided into a plurality of storage areas including a start winning command storage area. The start winning command storage area is a storage area for storing a start winning command. The variation effect storage unit 95c also includes a similar storage area.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the image control board 100, the sound control board 106, and the lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 causes the CPU 102 of the image control microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100 to perform display control of the image display device 7 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The RAM 104 of the image control microcomputer 101 is a memory for developing image data. In the ROM 103 of the image control microcomputer 101, still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including effect designs), and background images And the like are stored. The CPU 102 of the image control microcomputer 101 reads out image data from the ROM 103 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

  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 93 of the sub-control board 90. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 may execute sound control. Further, in this case, acoustic data may be stored in the ROM 103 of the image control board 100.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 is provided in the frame lamp 66 provided in the gaming machine frame 50 and the game board 2 via the lamp control board 107 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The lighting control of the existing panel lamp 5 is performed. In detail, the production control microcomputer 91 creates light emission pattern data (also referred to as data for determining lighting / extinction and light emission color, or lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 to emit light. Light emission of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 is controlled according to the pattern data. Note that data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the movable panel 15 connected to the lamp control board 107 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The board movable body 15 is a movable so-called gimmick provided on the upper part of the center decorative body 10. The panel movable body 15 is released from the storage state (see FIG. 2) that is compactly folded and stored in the peripheral portion (upper portion in the present embodiment) of the display screen 7a, and the folding is released, so that the central portion of the display screen 7a It can be displaced to an exposed state (not shown) exposed in front of substantially the entire region including

  Specifically, the production control microcomputer 91 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode of the movable board 15 and controls the operation of the movable board 15 according to the operational pattern data. The data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the operation pattern data. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may execute lamp lighting control or operation control of the movable panel 15. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and data relating to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

  In addition, an effect button detection switch (SW) 63a and a select button detection switch 64a are connected to the sub-control board 90 via a frame relay board 98. The effect button detection switch 63a is for detecting that the effect button 63 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the effect button 63 is pressed, a detection signal is output from the effect button detection switch 63a to the sub-control board 90. The select button detection switch 64a is for detecting that the select button 64 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the select button 64 is pressed, a detection signal is output from the select button detection switch 64a to the sub-control board 90.

3. Description of jackpot etc. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment performs a jackpot lottery based on the winning of a game ball to the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21. The results of the jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery) include “big hit” and “off”. The pachinko gaming machine 1 stops and displays the “hit symbol” on the special symbol display 41 in the case of “hit”. On the other hand, in the case of “missing”, the “designating symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. When winning a jackpot, the special prize opening (first big prize opening 30 and second big prize opening 35) is opened with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of special symbol (type of jackpot) that has been stopped. ”Is executed. A special game that is executed by winning a jackpot is called a jackpot game.

  In this embodiment, the jackpot game is a multi-round game, an opening before the first round game is started (also expressed as OP), and an ending after the final round game is completed (also expressed as ED). ). Each round game starts with the end of OP or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of ED. The closing time of the big prize opening between round games (inter-round interval) is included in the open round game before the closing.

  There are several types of jackpots. The types of jackpots are as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, in this embodiment, there are roughly two types of jackpots. V pass jackpots (special figure 1_ jackpot symbol 1 and special figure 2_ jackpot symbols 3-6) and V non-pass jackpot (special figure 1_ jackpot symbol 2).

  The V passing jackpot is a jackpot that allows passage to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game based on the winning of the jackpot. On the other hand, the V non-passing jackpot is a jackpot that is impossible or difficult to pass to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game based on the winning of the jackpot. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is a gaming machine that is controlled to a high probability state based on passage to the specific area 39. Therefore, the V passing jackpot is a jackpot that is expected to be controlled to a high probability state after the jackpot game, and the V non-passing jackpot is a jackpot that is not controlled to a high probability state after the jackpot game.

  In the lottery shown in FIG. 1, when the big hit is won, the V passing jackpot is distributed at a rate of 15%, and the remaining 85% is distributed to the V non-passing jackpot. On the other hand, in the lottery shown in FIG. That is, in this embodiment, the jackpot lottery (the lottery in FIG. 2) based on the winning at the second start port 21 is more than the jackpot lottery (the lottery in FIG. 1) based on the winning at the first start port 20. The game state after the jackpot game is set to be advantageous for the player.

  There are four types of “V passing jackpots” that can be won in the lottery shown in FIG. Two types of 16R V-passing jackpots (Special Figure 2_ Jackpot Symbol 3 and Special Figure 2_ Jackpot Symbol 4), one type of 10R V-passing Jackpot (Special Figure 2_Big Jackpot Symbol 5), and one type of 5R V pass jackpot (Special Figure 2_ Jackpot Symbol 6). Each V pass jackpot is different in the number of round games executed during the jackpot game. In the 16R V pass jackpot, the round game is executed 16 times. In the 10R V pass jackpot, the round game is executed 10 times. In the 5R V passing jackpot, the number of executions of the round game is five. Note that in a single round game in this embodiment, the maximum number of winning balls (9 in this embodiment) can be won in the big winning opening. By the way, the “V passing jackpot” that can be won in the lottery shown in FIG. 1 is only one type of 16R V passing jackpot (special chart 1_jacket symbol 1). Also, the “V non-passing jackpot” that can be won in the lottery shown in FIG. 1 is only one type of 5R V non-passing jackpot (special figure 1_jacket symbol 2).

  Here, the opening control of the big winning opening in each jackpot game will be described with reference to the tables of FIG. 10 and FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, in each jackpot, the first big prize opening 30 is opened for the 1R to 4R eyes, the 6R to 9R eyes, and the 11R to 16R eyes, and the 5R eyes and 10R eyes are The second grand prize opening 35 is opened. As shown in FIG. 11, the first big winning opening 30 is opened long (open mode 1) and short open (open mode 2). Similarly, there are a long opening (opening mode 3) and a short opening (opening mode 4) in the opening mode of the second big prize opening 35.

  In the long opening of the first grand prize opening 30 (opening mode 1), the first big winning hole 30 is first opened for a maximum of 27500 ms, and then the first grand prize opening 30 is opened again for 1000 ms after a closing period of 1000 ms. It is. The time between rounds is 2000 ms. If the game is played normally by the player, the maximum number of winning balls is won by the time the first 27500 ms opening period ends, and the next round game is executed through the interval between rounds. For this reason, the second 1000 ms release is rarely executed. Note that the interval time between rounds is the same 2000 ms in any open mode.

  The short opening (opening mode 2) of the first big winning opening 30 is an opening mode in which the first big winning opening 30 is opened once for an extremely short time of 60 ms. It is rare for a game ball to enter the first grand prize opening 30 during this opening.

  The long opening of the second big prize opening 35 (opening form 3) is an opening form in which the second big winning opening 35 is opened once for a maximum of 28500 ms. At the time of opening, it is possible to win the maximum number of winning balls.

  The short opening (opening mode 4) of the second big winning opening 35 is an opening mode in which the second big winning opening 35 is opened once for an extremely short time of 60 ms. It is rare for a game ball to enter the second grand prize opening 35 at the time of opening.

  The seven types of jackpots that can be won in the jackpot lottery have different winning-opening patterns. As shown in FIG. 10, in the case of 16R V passing jackpots (special figure 1_jacket symbol 1, special figure 2_jacket symbols 3 and 4), the pachinko gaming machine 1 performs long-open release control in all rounds.

  Special figure 1_ jackpot symbol 1 and special figure 2_ jackpot symbol 3 are jackpot symbols that are informed of the 16R V passing jackpot in the fluctuating effect for notifying the determination result of the jackpot winning. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, a gold symbol (3 or 7 in this embodiment) is selected as the final stop mode of the effect symbol.

  On the other hand, the special figure 2_ jackpot symbol 4 is a jackpot symbol in which a round-up effect in which the number of executions of the round game is extended during the jackpot game is performed, and the variation effect for informing the determination result of the jackpot winning is 16R. It is a jackpot symbol that is not notified that it is a V passing jackpot. Specifically, it is a jackpot symbol in which a silver symbol (1, 2, 4, 5, 6, or 8 in this embodiment) is selected as the final stop mode of the effect symbol. Therefore, although it is a 16R V passing jackpot, the player cannot recognize that at the start of the jackpot game.

  In the 10R V passing jackpot (special figure 2_ jackpot symbol 5), as shown in FIG. 10, the pachinko gaming machine 1 performs the long opening control from the 1R to the 10R, and the short opening from the 11R to the 16R. The release control is performed. That is, the 10R V passing jackpot is originally a 16R V passing jackpot, but it is difficult for the 11th to 16th R to make the game ball enter the big winning opening, so the jackpot which is substantially 10R. It is a design. Also, the special figure 2_ jackpot symbol 5 is a jackpot symbol that is not notified that it is a 16R V passing jackpot in the variation effect for notifying the determination result of the jackpot winning.

  In the 5R V non-passing jackpot (Special Figure 1_Big Hit Symbol 2) and the 5R V passing jackpot (Special Figure 2_Big Jack Pattern 6), as shown in FIG. 10, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is from 1R to 5R. The long opening control is performed, and the opening control of the short opening is performed from the 6th to the 16th. In other words, the 5R V passing jackpot and the 5R V non-passing jackpot are originally 16R V passing jackpots, but it is difficult for the 6R to 16R eyes to win the game ball in the big winning opening. It is a jackpot symbol that is substantially 5R. Also, the special figure 1_ jackpot symbol 2 and the special figure 2_ jackpot symbol 6 are jackpot symbols that are not notified of the 16R V passing jackpot in the variable effect for notifying the determination result of the jackpot winning.

  Next, the operation control of the sorting member 71 at each jackpot (the operation control of the specific region 39) will be described. In this embodiment, the distribution member 71 is in the first state (FIG. 3 (A)) and the second state (FIG. 3 (B)) based on the number of winning balls to the big winning opening in one round game. Can be switched between.

  In the present embodiment, the 4Rth in each jackpot is a round (operation round) in which the operation of the sorting member 71 is scheduled (see FIG. 10). The pachinko gaming machine 1 controls the sorting member 71 to the second state that prevents the passage to the specific area 39 except for the operation timing.

  Specifically, when the total number of winning balls to the first grand prize opening 30 in one round game becomes three, the distribution member 71 is controlled to the first state for a maximum of 31476 ms (corresponding to the allowable passage time). To do. The opening of the specific area 39 (control to the passage allowable state) over the longest 31476 ms is called V opening. As long as the player is playing correctly, the game ball passes through the specific area 39 when V is released. That is, when the V length is open, V passage is easily possible.

  Next, the jackpot lottery will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 acquires at least four random numbers, that is, a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number when a game ball wins the first start port 20 or the second start port 21.

  In the present pachinko gaming machine 1, the lottery for determining whether or not the jackpot is won is performed based on the “big hit random number”, and the winning jackpot type lottery is performed based on the “big hit type random number”. As shown in FIG. 12, the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. The jackpot type random number takes a value in the range of 0-99.

  The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not a reach is generated in the effect symbol variation effect indicating the result when the result of the jackpot determination is “out of place”. Reach is a state where there is only one effect symbol that is variably displayed among a plurality of effect symbols (decorative symbols), and depending on which symbol the effect symbol that is variably displayed is stopped and displayed. It is a state (for example, a state of “7 ↓ 7”) that is a combination of effect symbols indicating a big win. It should be noted that the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed so as to be slightly shaken in the display screen 7a or may be displayed so as to repeat the enlargement and reduction. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0-255.

  The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern including a variation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. By determining the variation pattern, the pachinko gaming machine 1 selects an effect pattern suitable for the variation time including whether to perform the SP reach effect or the normal reach effect. The SP reach is an effect suggesting that the expectation of jackpot is higher than the normal reach, and the effect time is longer than the normal reach.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 acquires a normal hit random number when a game ball passes through the gate 28. The normal winning random number is a random number for a lottery (normal symbol lottery) to determine whether or not to perform an auxiliary game that opens the electric chew 22. The normal random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535.

4). Description of the gaming state Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The special symbol display 41 and the normal symbol display 42 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 each have a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function. A state in which the probability variation function of the special symbol display 41 is activated is referred to as a “high probability state”, and a state in which it is not activated is referred to as a “normal probability state (non-high probability state)”. In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13A, the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines the jackpot using a jackpot determination table in which the value of the jackpot random number determined to be a jackpot is larger than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state. I do. That is, when the probability variation function of the special symbol display 41 is activated, the probability that the display result of the special symbol variable display by the special symbol display 41 (that is, the stop symbol) becomes a jackpot symbol compared to when the special symbol display 41 is not activated. Becomes higher.

  In addition, a state in which the function for reducing the variation time of the special symbol display 41 is in operation is referred to as “time-short state”, and a state in which the special symbol display 41 is not in operation is referred to as “non-time-short state”. In the short-time state, the variation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of variation display to the time when the display result is derived and displayed) is shorter than in the non-short-time state. That is, as shown in FIG. 14, the variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern table that is determined so that the variation pattern having a short variation time is selected more than in the non-time-short state. Further, as shown in FIG. 13B, when the jackpot lottery result is out of place, the reach in the short time state is less likely to be selected than in the non-short time state. That is, when the function for shortening the variation time of the special symbol display device 41 is activated, it is easy to select a short variation time as the variation time of the variable symbol special display, compared to when the special symbol display 41 is not activated. As a result, in the short-time state, the special-patch holding pace is accelerated, and an effective winning (a winning that can be stored as a special-pending hold) at the starting port 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 of the special symbol display 41 may be activated at the same time, or only one of them may be activated. The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41. That is, the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in the time-short state and do not operate in the non-time-short state. Therefore, in the short time state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-short time state. That is, as shown in FIG. 13C, a hit determination (ordinary symbol) is performed using a normal symbol per-decision table in which the value of the normal per-random number determined to be win is larger than the normal symbol per-decision table used in a non-time-saving state Determination). That is, when the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable symbol normal display by the normal symbol display 42 becomes the normal winning symbol is higher than when the normal symbol display 42 is not activated. .

  In the short time state, the normal symbol fluctuation time is shorter than in the non-short time state. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13D, the normal symbol variation time is 10 seconds in the non-short-time state, but 1 second in the short-time state. Further, in the time reduction state, as shown in FIG. 15, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than that in the non-time reduction state. That is, the open time extension function of the electric chew 22 is activated. In addition, in the short time state, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-short time state. That is, the function of increasing the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened is activated.

  In the situation where the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 and the open time extension function and the number of times of opening increase function of the electric chew 22 are activated, compared to the case where these functions are not activated. Thus, the electric chew 22 is frequently opened, and game balls frequently win the second starting port 21. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls, becomes high. Therefore, a state in which these functions are activated is referred to as a “high base state”, and a state in which these functions are not activated is referred to as a “low base state”. In the high base state, it is possible to aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the hand-held game balls. The high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control to support winning at the second starting port 21 by the electric chew 22) is executed. Therefore, the high base state is also referred to as an electric support control state or a ball entry support state. On the other hand, the low base state is also referred to as a non-electric support control state or a non-intrusion support state.

  In the high base state, not all the functions described above may operate. That is, the operation of one or more of the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42, the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 22 Therefore, it is only necessary that the electric chew 22 be opened more easily than when the function is not activated. Further, the high base state may be independently controlled without accompanying the time reduction state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state after the jackpot game that has passed through the valid specific area 39 is a high probability state, a short time state, and a high base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “highly accurate base state”. The high-probability state and the short-time state are terminated when a special symbol variable display is executed a predetermined number of times, or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed. When the high-accuracy base state is entered, the high-probability state and the short-time state differ in the number of special symbol variable displays, which is one of the end conditions. In this embodiment, the high-probability state is 50 times. The time-short state is 100 times. Therefore, if the game state after the jackpot game becomes a highly accurate and high-base state, if the jackpot is not won in the subsequent jackpot lottery, the variable display of the special symbols up to the 50th time is in a high probability state and a short time state. However, the variable display of special symbols from the 51st to the 100th time is a low probability state and a short time state.

  In addition, the gaming state after the jackpot game that has not been passed to the valid specific area 39 is a normal probability state (non-high probability state, that is, a low probability state), a short time state, and a high base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low-accuracy base state”. When the low-accuracy base state is entered, the number of times of special symbol variable display, which is one of the termination conditions for the short-time state, is 50. Therefore, if the gaming state after the jackpot game becomes a low probability high base state, if the jackpot is not won in the subsequent jackpot lottery, the variable display of special symbols up to the 50th time will be in a low probability state and a short time state Become.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is played for the first time, the gaming state after power-on is a normal probability state, a non-time-short state, and a low base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low probability low base state”. The low probability low base state may be referred to as a “normal game state”. A state in which a special game (a jackpot game) is being executed is referred to as a “special game state (a jackpot game state)”. Furthermore, the state controlled to at least one of the high probability state and the high base state is referred to as a “privilege gaming state”.

  In a high base state such as a high-accuracy high-base state or a low-accuracy high-base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by making the right-hand strike enter the game ball into the right game area 3B (see FIG. 2). This is because the electric support 22 makes it easier to open the electric chew 22 than in the low base state, and it is easier to win the second starting port 21 than to win the first starting port 20. . Therefore, the player makes a right turn to win the game ball at the second starting port 21 while passing the game ball to the gate 28 which is a trigger for the normal symbol lottery. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of start prizes (win prizes at the start opening) rather than left-handed. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, a right-handed game is played even during a big hit game.

  On the other hand, in the low base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by making the game ball enter the left game area 3A (see FIG. 2) by left-handed. Since the electric support control is not executed, the electric chew 22 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and it is easier to win the first start port 20 than to win the second start port 21. Because it is. Therefore, a left turn is made to win a game ball in the first starting port 20. As a result, it is possible to obtain a larger number of start prizes than right-handed.

5. Start winning command The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment can execute a so-called pre-reading effect. A pre-reading effect is a special symbol variation based on the starting prize (special symbol variation display) using a starting prize command specified based on numerical information (random numbers such as jackpot random numbers) acquired by the starting prize. This is an effect that suggests the expected degree of jackpot for the start-up prize prior to the determination of success / failure immediately before starting.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the start winning command generated in the present embodiment includes information on whether or not the game is a big hit. The start winning command of this embodiment includes jackpot type information, starting port information indicating which of the first starting port 20 and the second starting port 21 has been won, non-short-time state, and short-time state. The game state information indicating which game state is won, and information on the presence / absence of reach when the game is lost are included. The start winning command only needs to include at least whether or not it is a big hit or not, and what information is included in the starting winning command can be appropriately changed. For example, information on whether or not the state is a high probability state and information on the variation time may be included.

6). Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 81 Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 on the main control board 80 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. Specific processing executed by the game control microcomputer 81 includes main-side activation processing. Note that the counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM 84.

[Main side startup processing]
The main-side activation process executed by the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. When the main power supply of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on from off, the game control microcomputer 81 is turned on, that is, the power switch 155 is turned on, and external power supply via the power supply board 150 is started. In response to this, the main-side startup process program is read from the ROM 83 and executed.

  In the main-side activation process, the game control microcomputer 81 first performs an initial operation (S001). Specifically, in S001, the game control microcomputer 81 permits access to the RAM 84. Also, the RAM 84 is initialized when the RAM clear switch 156 is pressed or when the main power supply is not normally turned off. As a result, various flags and statuses become initial values, and various information stored in the RAM 84 is lost. In addition, a RAM initialization command for initializing the RAM 94 and the like on the sub control board 90 side is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. In addition, in S001, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for interrupt time management) and the like are set. The initial operation of S001 is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

  After S001, the game control microcomputer 81 prohibits interruption (S002). Next, the game control microcomputer 81 updates various random number values (S003). Specifically, in S003, the game control microcomputer 81 updates values of various random numbers such as a jackpot random number, a jackpot random number, a reach random number, a variation pattern random number, and a normal hit random number. As a random number update method, for example, a predetermined number of values are added in one update. The predetermined number may be common to all random numbers, or may be different for each random number. The random number value returns to 0 when the upper limit value is reached. The initial value of the random number may be 0 or a value other than 0. The initial value of the random number may be common to all random numbers or may be different for each random number. . Each random number may be generated using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like. In that case, S003 may be omitted. Further, the random number generation circuit may be built in the game control microcomputer 81.

  After S003, the game control microcomputer 81 permits interruption (S004). Thereafter, S002 to S004 are repeated. While the interrupt is permitted, the main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main-side timer interrupt process is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the CPU 82 at a cycle of 4 ms, for example. When the main side timer interrupt process is executed, the process from S002 to S004 is repeated after the main side timer interrupt process is completed until the next main side timer interrupt process is started. . If an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 in the interrupt disabled state, the execution of the main timer interrupt process is not started immediately, but is started after waiting for the interrupt enabled state.

[Main timer interrupt processing]
Next, the main-side timer interrupt process in S005 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The main-side timer interrupt process is executed by the game control microcomputer 81 every time an interrupt pulse with a period of 4 ms is input.

  In the main timer interrupt processing, the game control microcomputer 81 first sends a command set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to a device other than the main control board 80 in the pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the sub control board 90 and the payout control board 110. (S101). Commands are appropriately set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 by various processes to be described later.

  After S101, the game control microcomputer 81 stores input information (S102). Specifically, in S102, the game control microcomputer 81 includes a first start port sensor 20a, a second start port sensor 21a, a first big prize port sensor 30a, a second big prize port sensor 35a, a normal prize port sensor 27a, and the like. Read the signals output from various sensors. Based on these signals, the presence / absence of a winning is determined, and a payout command for instructing payout of a winning ball according to the type of winning opening is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84.

  After S102, the game control microcomputer 81 updates various random number values (S103). The process of S103 is the same as that of S003. That is, the game control microcomputer 81 updates various random number values both during the execution of the main timer interrupt process and during other periods. Note that the random number value may be updated only in one of the periods.

  After S103, the game control microcomputer 81 executes sensor detection processing for detecting the passage of the game ball to a predetermined area such as a start port based on signals output from various sensors (S111). Details of S111 will be described later.

  After S111, the game control microcomputer 81 executes a normal operation process that is an operation related to a normal symbol (S121). Specifically, in S121, when the game control microcomputer 81 satisfies the normal winning lottery condition, it is determined whether or not the normal winning is made using the normal winning random number stored in the ordinary figure storage unit 86. Determine. Then, the general symbol stop symbol data corresponding to the determination result and the variation pattern corresponding to the gaming state are determined, and the normal symbol display 42 displays the normal symbol. Further, when the player wins a normal game, an opening pattern of the electric chew 22 corresponding to the gaming state is determined and the electric chew 22 is activated. Details of the normal operation process will be described later.

  After S121, the game control microcomputer 81 executes a special operation process that is an operation related to a special symbol (S131). Specifically, in S131, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the jackpot is won using the jackpot random number stored in the special figure holding storage unit 85 when the jackpot lottery condition is satisfied. . Then, a special symbol corresponding to the determination result and a variation pattern corresponding to the gaming state are determined, and the special symbol display 41 displays the special symbol. If the jackpot is won, the jackpot game is executed. Note that S121 and S131 may be in reverse order. Details of the special operation process will be described later.

  After S131, the game control microcomputer 81 outputs drive data for controlling various solenoids (S151). For example, the first grand prize opening solenoid 33 is controlled to drive the opening / closing member 32 to open and close the first big prize opening 30. After S151, the game control microcomputer 81 determines the special figure hold indicator 43 and the special figure hold indicator based on the hold numbers of the special figure hold number, the first special figure hold number, and the second special figure hold number. The display of 44 is updated (S161).

  After S161, the game control microcomputer 81 outputs various signals via the external terminal board 190 based on the command set in the external output buffer of the RAM 84 (S171). For example, when the jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery, the game control microcomputer 81 outputs a jackpot signal to the external device.

  After S171, the game control microcomputer 81 executes a power-off monitoring process for normally turning off the main power (S181). Specifically, in S181, for example, when the game control microcomputer 81 detects that the power switch 155 is turned off, the game control microcomputer 81 stores information indicating that the main power is normally turned off in the RAM 84. Then, access to the RAM 84 is restricted.

  After S181, the game control microcomputer 81 executes other processing (S191). Other processing includes, for example, renewal of an operating timer, processing for paying out a winning ball in accordance with a winning game ball, and fraud detection and notification. After S191, the main timer interrupt process is terminated.

  After that, the game control microcomputer 81 repeats the main-side activation process S002 to S004 until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82. When the interrupt pulse is input, the main-side timer interrupt process is performed again. Run. In S101 of the main timer interrupt process executed again, the command set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main timer interrupt process is output.

[Sensor detection processing]
Next, the sensor detection process in S111 of FIG. 18 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the sensor detection process, the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28 based on the signal output from the gate sensor 28a (S201). When the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S201), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the number of usual figure holds is less than 4 (S202).

  If the number of the usual figure hold is less than 4 (YES in S202), the game control microcomputer 81 adds 1 to the usual figure hold number (S203), and further obtains the normal random number value and obtains it. The value of the normal hit random number is stored in the usual figure storage unit 86 (S204).

  After S204, or when the number of usual figure holds is not less than 4 (NO in S202), or when the game ball does not pass through the gate 28 (NO in S201), the gaming control microcomputer 81 is the first Based on the signal output from the start port sensor 20a, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the first start port 20 (S211). If the game ball has passed through the first start port 20 (YES in S211), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the number of first special figure hold is less than 4 (S212).

  If the number of the first special figure hold is less than four (YES in S212), the game control microcomputer 81 adds 1 to the first special figure hold number (S213), and further hits the jackpot random number, jackpot type random number, Each random number value related to the jackpot of the reach random number and the fluctuation pattern random number is acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a (S214).

  After S214, the game control microcomputer 81 identifies the first start winning command based on the random number values acquired in S214, and sets the first starting winning command in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S215). The start winning command is used for a look-ahead effect in addition to the effect at the time of the change. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 16, the start winning command generated in the present embodiment includes the success / failure information indicating whether or not the jackpot is successful.

  Note that the first start winning command set in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub control board 90 in S101 of the main timer interruption process. That is, even before the special symbol variation display corresponding to the random number acquired in S214 is started, a command including information related to the special symbol is output to the sub-control board 90. In response to the input of the command, the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub-control board 90 executes a process corresponding to the command.

  After S215, or when the number of the first special figure hold is 4 or more (NO in S212), or when the game ball does not pass through the first starting port 20 (NO in S211), the game control microcomputer 81 Determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the second start port 21 based on the signal output from the second start port sensor 21a (S221). When the game ball has passed through the second starting port 21 (YES in S221), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the number of second special figure hold is less than four (S222).

  If the number of the second special figure hold is less than four (YES in S222), the game control microcomputer 81 adds 1 to the second special figure hold number (S223), and, similarly to S214, the jackpot is related. The value of each random number is acquired, and the acquired value of each random number is stored in the second special figure storage unit 85b (S224).

  After S224, the game control microcomputer 81 specifies the second start winning command based on the random number values acquired in S224, and sets the second starting winning command in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S225). As a result, similarly to S215, a command including information related to the special symbol is output to the sub-control board 90 before the variation display of the special symbol corresponding to the random number acquired in S224 is started.

  After S225, or when the number of second special figure hold is 4 or more (NO in S222), or when the game ball does not pass through the second starting port 21 (NO in S221), the game control microcomputer 81 Determines whether the game ball has passed the specific area 39 based on the signal output from the specific area sensor 39a (S251).

  When the game ball has passed the specific area 39 (YES in S251), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not it is a V valid period during which the game ball is allowed to pass to the specific area 39 ( S252). The V validity period is set by a first big prize opening sensor detection process to be described later. If it is the V valid period (YES in S252), the game control microcomputer 81 turns on the V flag (S253), and further sets the V passing command in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S254). The V flag is used to determine whether the game ball has passed to the specific area 39. The V passing command set in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub control board 90 in S101 of the main timer interrupt process. In response to the input of the command, the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub-control board 90 executes a process corresponding to the command.

  After S254, or when it is not the V valid period (NO in S252), or when the game ball has not passed the specific area 39 (NO in S251), the game control microcomputer 81 ends the sensor detection process.

[Normal operation processing]
Next, the normal operation process in S121 of FIG. 18 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the normal operation process, the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the electric chew 22 is in operation (S401). If the electric chew 22 is not operating (NO in S401), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the normal symbol is stopped (S402). If the normal symbol stop display is not in progress (NO in S402), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the normal symbol variation display is in progress (S403). If the normal symbol variation display is not in progress (NO in S403), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the number of reserved balls in the normal symbol is “0” (S404). If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is “0” (YES in S404), the normal operation process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is not “0” (NO in S404), the game control microcomputer 81 makes a normal hit determination (S405). Specifically, in S405, the value of the normal symbol random number stored in the general symbol hold storage unit 86 is read out, and it is determined whether or not it is hit based on the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. Then, the game control microcomputer 81 determines a general symbol stop symbol corresponding to the result of the hit determination (S406). Specifically, in S <b> 406, the general symbol stop symbol data corresponding to the result of the hit determination is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84. That is, if it is “missing”, data corresponding to “ordinary off-line symbol” is set.

  After S406, the game control microcomputer 81 determines the variation time of the normal symbol (S407). Specifically, in S407, referring to the normal symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 13 (D), if the gaming state is a short-time state, the normal symbol variation pattern having a variation time of 1 second is selected. If the gaming state is a non-time-short state, a normal symbol variation pattern having a normal symbol variation time of 10 seconds is selected.

  After S407, the game control microcomputer 81 subtracts 1 from the number of normal symbol reserved balls (S408). Then, the storage location (storage area) of each normal map storage in the general map storage unit 86 is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the memory corresponding to the fourth storage in the general map storage unit 86 is stored. The area (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S409). In this way, the usual figure hold is digested in the order in which it was put on hold. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 starts normal symbol variation display using the ordinary symbol variation pattern selected in S407 (S410). Along with this, in order to notify the sub control board 90 of the start of normal symbol variation, a normal symbol variation start command is set.

  If the variation of the normal symbol is being displayed (YES in S403), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the variation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S411), and if it has not elapsed (NO in S411). ), Normal operation processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S411), the game control microcomputer 81 stops the normal symbol variation display with the display result (ordinary winning symbol or normal deviation symbol) according to the determination result of the normal symbol random number. (S412). Then, a normal symbol variation stop command for notifying the sub-control board 90 of the normal symbol variation stop is set (S413), the normal symbol stop time is set (S414), and the normal operation process is terminated.

  If the normal symbol stop display is in progress (YES in S402), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the normal symbol stop time set in S414 has passed (S415). (NO in S415), the normal operation process is terminated. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S415), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the normal symbol stop symbol data of the normal winning symbol is set (S416). If so (that is, if it is not a hit (NO in S416)), the normal operation process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the data is a normal winning symbol data (that is, if it is a winning symbol (YES in S416)), the game control microcomputer 81 sets an opening pattern of the electric chew 22 (S417). Specifically, in S417, if the time reduction state is in effect, the opening pattern in the time reduction state is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 22. On the other hand, if it is in the non-time-short state, the open pattern in the non-time-short state is set as the open pattern of the electric chew 22. Then, the game control microcomputer 81 operates the electric chew 22 according to the set opening pattern (S418).

  If the electric chew 22 is in operation (YES in S401), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the operation time of the electric chew 22 has elapsed (S419), and if it has not elapsed (S419). NO), the normal operation process is terminated. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S419), the game control microcomputer 81 ends the operation of the electric chew 22 (S420) and ends the normal operation process.

[Special action processing]
Next, the special operation process in S131 of FIG. 18 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the special action process, the process related to the special symbol display 41, the first grand prize winning device 31, and the second big prize winning device 36 is divided into four stages, and “special action status” is assigned to each of these stages 1 to 7. ing. The initial value of the special operation status is “1”.

  In the special operation process, the game control microcomputer 81 first performs a V large winning opening process, which is a process related to the large winning opening (the first large winning opening 30 and the second large winning opening 35) (S1001). Details of the V grand prize winning process will be described later. Then, the value of the special operation status is read (S1002), and one of the processes corresponding to this value (any one of S1003 to S1009) is executed.

  Specifically, when the value of the special operation status is “1”, a special symbol standby process (S1003) is performed. If the value of the special operation status is “2”, the special symbol changing process (S1004) is performed. If the value of the special operation status is “3”, a special symbol confirmation process (S1005) is performed. On the other hand, when the value of the special operation status is “4”, a big hit start process (S1006) is performed. On the other hand, when the value of the special operation status is “5”, the jackpot release process (S1007) is performed. If the value of the special operation status is “6”, the jackpot closing process (S1008) is performed. On the other hand, when the value of the special operation status is “7”, a big hit end process (S1009) is performed. Each of these processes (S1003 to S1009) will be described later.

[V Grand Prize Winner Processing]
Next, the V prize winning mouth process of S1001 of FIG. 21 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the V grand prize winning process, the game control microcomputer 81 first performs a sorting member solenoid closing process (S1101). The distribution member solenoid closing process is a process of closing the specific area 39 being opened (the process of controlling the distribution member 71 being controlled to the first state of FIG. 3A to the second state of FIG. 3B). ). After S1101, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the specific area timer is “0” (S1102). The specific area timer is a timer for measuring the time related to the operation control of the specific area 39 (operation control of the sorting member 71).

  If the value of the specific area timer is “0” (NO in S1102), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the sorting member solenoid 73 is open (that is, energized) (S1103). If the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized (that is, if the specific area 39 is closed) (NO in S1103), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether the specific area 39 is valid (that is, during the V valid period). It is determined whether or not (S1104).

  If it is during the V valid period (YES in S1104), the game control microcomputer 81 invalidates the state of the specific area (that is, sets the V invalid period), and sets the V abnormal passage notification setting to “abnormal”. “Not notify” is set (S1105). Thereby, even if there is a V passage, it is set to a period in which the control is not performed in the high probability state but the abnormal V passage is not notified. At the start of the next round, the V abnormality passing notification setting is switched to “notify abnormality”. After S1105, the V grand prize winning process ends.

  On the other hand, when the value of the specific area timer is not “0” (YES in S1102), the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized (that is, the specific area 39 is open) (YES in S1103), and V is valid. If it is not during the period (NO in S1104), the game control microcomputer 81 does not execute the process of S1105, and ends the V extra prize mouth process.

[Sorting member solenoid closing process]
Next, the sorting member solenoid closing process in S1101 of FIG. 22 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the sorting member solenoid closing process, the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the sorting member solenoid 73 is closed (that is, not energized) (S1202). If the distribution member solenoid 73 is not closed (NO in S1202), that is, if it is open, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the specific area timer is not “0” (S1203). . If the value of the specific area timer is “0” (NO in S1203), the sorting member solenoid 73 is closed (S1204), that is, de-energized. Thereby, the distribution member 71 controlled to the first state of FIG. 3A is controlled to the second state of FIG. 3B, that is, the open specific region 39 is closed.

  Then, the value of the specific area timer is set to “250” in order to set the ball brushing period after the specific area 39 is closed (S1205). The ball brushing period is a period considering that the game ball passed immediately before the sorting member 71 returns to the passage blocking state may pass through the specific area 39. The value set in the specific area timer is decremented by 1 every 4 ms. Therefore, if the value of the specific area timer set to “250” becomes “0”, 1000 ms has elapsed. After S1205, the sorting member solenoid closing process is terminated. If the sorting member solenoid 73 is closed (YES in S1202), or if the value of the specific area timer is not “0” (YES in S1203), the sorting member is not executed without executing S1204 and S1205. The solenoid closing process is terminated.

[Special symbol standby processing]
Next, the special symbol standby process in S1003 of FIG. 21 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the special symbol stand-by process, the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the number of retained balls (that is, the number of retained special figure 2 balls) at the second start port 21 is “0” (S1401). Special figure 2 When the number of reserved balls is “0” (YES in S1401), that is, when there is no storage of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning at the second starting port 21, the game control microcomputer 81 Determines whether or not the number of retained balls in the first start port 20 (ie, the number of retained balls in Special Figure 1) is “0” (S1407). If the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is also “0” (YES in S1407), that is, if there is no random number counter value group acquired due to winning in the first starting port 20, the game control The microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 has already been set as a standby screen (a demo screen for waiting for customers) (S1413). If the process is terminated and the standby screen is not displayed (NO in S1413), a waiting command for waiting for the display of the standby screen is set after waiting for a predetermined standby time to elapse (S1414), and the special symbol standby process is performed. finish.

  Special figure 2 When the number of reserved balls is not “0” (NO in S1401), that is, one or more random number groups stored (holding information of special figure 2) obtained due to winning at the second starting port 21 In some cases, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) and a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403). Details of the special figure 2 jackpot determination process and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process will be described later.

  After S1403, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the special figure 2 reserved ball count by 1 (S1404). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various random numbers in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the first hold in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b. The storage area corresponding to is cleared (S1405).

  After S1405, the game control microcomputer 81 executes special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1406). In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the special operation status to “2” and sets the fluctuation start command in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to start the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. Note that the fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 2 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process includes information on the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) and the special figure stop symbol data. FIG. 2 includes variation pattern information (information including variation time information) set in the variation pattern selection process (S1403), and information related to jackpot lottery (whether or not jackpot or jackpot type).

  Also, if the special figure 2 reserved ball number is “0” but the special figure 1 reserved ball number is not “0” (YES in S1401 and NO in S1407), that is, there is no hold information of special figure 2, When there is one or more random number group storages (holding information in FIG. 1) acquired due to winning at the 1 start opening 20, the game control microcomputer 81 performs special figure 1 jackpot determination processing (S1408). And the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409) is performed. Details of the special figure 1 big hit determination process and the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process will be described later.

  After S1409, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the special figure 1 reserved ball number by one (S1410). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various random numbers in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the fourth reservation in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a. The storage area corresponding to (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S1411). In this way, the first special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was put on hold.

  After S1411, the game control microcomputer 81 executes special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1412). In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the special operation status to “2” and sets the fluctuation start command in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to start the fluctuation display of the first special symbol. Note that the fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 1 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process includes information on the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1408) and the special figure stop symbol data. FIG. 1 includes variation pattern information (information including variation time information) set in the variation pattern selection process (S1409) and information related to jackpot lottery (whether or not jackpot or jackpot type).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the special symbol variation display based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is “0”. That is, the digestion of the second special figure hold is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special figure hold. In this embodiment, the lottery based on the second special figure hold is more likely to win the big hit (V pass big hit), which is more profitable for the player, than the lottery based on the first special figure hold (FIG. 9). reference).

[Special figure 2 jackpot determination process (Special figure 1 jackpot determination process)]
Next, the special figure 2 jackpot determination process of S1402 in FIG. 24 and the special figure 1 jackpot determination process of S1408 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The special figure 2 jackpot determination process and the special figure 1 jackpot determination process have the same process flow, so both processes will be described together.

  In the special figure 2 jackpot determination process or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process, the game control microcomputer 81 first reads a jackpot random number from the RAM 84 as a determination value (S1501). Specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process, the big hit stored in the first storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b of the RAM 84 (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first of the second special figure reservation). Read a random number. In the special figure 1 jackpot determination process, the big hit random number stored in the first storage area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a of the RAM 84 (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first special figure reservation storage) is read. .

  Next, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 13A) (S1502), and further determines whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state. (S1503). If it is not a high probability state (NO in S1503), that is, if it is a normal probability state (non-high probability state), the game control microcomputer 81 is based on the table for non-high probability state in the jackpot determination table. It is determined whether or not it is a big hit (S1504). On the other hand, if it is a high probability state (YES in S1503), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the table for the high probability state in the big hit determination table (S1505).

  If the result of the jackpot determination (S1504, S1505) is “big hit”, the game control microcomputer 81 reads the jackpot type random number and determines the type of the jackpot symbol based on the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. (S1506). After S1506, the game control microcomputer 81 turns on the jackpot flag (S1507), and sets special figure stop symbol data corresponding to the type of jackpot symbol in the special symbol buffer provided in the RAM 84 (S1508). This processing is finished. On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination (S1504, S1505) is “missing”, the special symbol stop symbol data corresponding to the loss symbol is set in the special symbol buffer (S1508), and this processing is completed.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Pattern Selection Process (Special Figure 1 Variation Pattern Selection Process)]
Next, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process of S1403 in FIG. 24 and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process of S1409 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process have the same process flow, and therefore both processes will be described together.

  In the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process or the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process, the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the gaming state is the short time state (whether or not the short time flag is ON) (S1601).

  If it is not the time saving state (NO in S1601), that is, if it is a non-time saving state, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1602). If it is ON (YES in S1602), the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the fluctuation pattern random number with reference to the non-time reduction state medium jackpot table (the portion corresponding to the non-time reduction state and jackpot in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 14). Is selected (S1603). As shown in FIG. 14, if the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined. Here, SP reach (reach reach) is a reach that has a longer fluctuation time after reach than normal reach, and the table allocation rate is set so that the winning expectation (expectation for jackpot winning) is higher than normal reach. Has been. In this embodiment, the super reach is executed through normal reach.

  If the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1602), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the reach random number is a reach establishment random number value (S1604). Note that, as shown in FIG. 13B, the reach establishment random number value is “0” to “27” in the non-short-time state, and “0” to “11” in the time-short state. That is, the time-short state is less likely to reach when lost than the non-time-short state. This is in order to increase the speed of digestion of special figure hold by making more reachless loses with short fluctuation times in the short time state selected.

  When the reach random number is a reach establishment random number value (YES in S1604), that is, in the case of reach loss, the game control microcomputer 81 uses the reach loss table during the non-short-time state (the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 14). The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number with reference to the non-time-short state and the loss corresponding to reach) (S1605).

  On the other hand, when the reach random number is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1604), that is, when there is no reach loss, the game control microcomputer 81 uses the reachless loss table during the non-short-time state (of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 14). A variation pattern is selected based on a variation pattern random number with reference to a non-time-short state and a reach corresponding to non-reach loss (S1606). At the time of the loss without reach, a function of shortening and changing according to the number of reserved balls is activated. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is “3” or “4”, a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected compared to when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is “0” to “2”. It has come to be.

  Further, when it is determined that the gaming state is the time saving state (YES in S1601), the game control microcomputer 81 uses the variation pattern determination table to be referred to as the table in the time reduction state (the time reduction among the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 14). The processing (S1607 to S1611) is performed in the same flow as S1602 to S1606 except that the portion corresponding to the state is selected.

  That is, when the jackpot is won (YES in S1607), the game control microcomputer 81 refers to the portion corresponding to the jackpot in the short-time state of FIG. 14 and selects a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number ( S1608). If it is a loss with reach (NO in S1607 and YES in S1609), the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number with reference to the portion corresponding to the loss in reach in the short-time state of FIG. 14 (S1610). . If the loss is not reached (NO in S1607 and S1609), the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number with reference to the portion corresponding to the loss-less reach in FIG. 14 (S1611).

  In the variation pattern determination table during the short-time state (the portion corresponding to the short-time state in the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 14), the function of the shortening variation according to the number of retained balls at the time of loss without reach is the number of retained balls “ Works when 2 ”to“ 4 ”. That is, the shortening variation is more easily selected than in the non-time-short state. Further, the variation time as the shortening variation is shorter in the short-time state than in the non-short-time state. That is, the variation pattern determination table in the short-time state is a table in which the variation time is shorter than the variation pattern determination table in the non-short-time state.

  After selecting the variation pattern as described above, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the selected variation pattern (S1612), and ends this processing. The fluctuation pattern information set in S1612 is included in the fluctuation start command set in S1406 or S1412 in the special symbol standby process, and is sent to the sub-control board 90 in S101 of the main timer interrupt process (see FIG. 18). It is done.

[Special symbol change processing]
Next, the special symbol variation processing in S1004 of FIG. 21 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the special symbol changing process, the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the special symbol change time (the change time determined according to the change pattern) has elapsed (S1701). If the variation time has not elapsed (NO in S1701), the special symbol variation processing is immediately terminated. Thereby, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

  On the other hand, if the variation time has elapsed (YES in S1701), the game control microcomputer 81 sets a variation stop command (S1702) and sets the special operation status to “3” (S1703). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the change display of the special symbol at a symbol (hit or jackpot symbol) according to the set special symbol stop symbol data (S1704), the special symbol variation processing Exit.

[Special symbol confirmation processing]
Next, the special symbol confirmation process in S1005 of FIG. 21 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the special symbol determination process, the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the special symbol stop time (stop time determined according to the variation pattern selected in S1403 or S1409) has elapsed (S1801). If the stop time has not elapsed (NO in S1801), the process is immediately terminated. Thereby, the stop display of the special symbol is continued. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1801), the game control microcomputer 81 performs a game state management process (S1802). Details of the game state management process will be described later.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1803). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1803), the game control microcomputer 81 performs a game state reset process (S1804). Details of the game state reset processing will be described later. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the special operation status to “4” (S1805). In order to start the jackpot game, the jackpot opening is set (S1806), and the jackpot opening command is set (S1807). In the opening setting, the opening time of the jackpot game is set to a predetermined timer.

  After S1807, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the value of the special electric utility operation valid counter to “16” (S1808), and ends this process. The special electric combination operation valid counter is a counter indicating the remaining number of round games in the jackpot game. This counter is also referred to as a remaining round number counter.

  If the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1803), since the jackpot game is not started, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the special operation status to “1” (S1809), and ends this process.

[Game state management processing]
Next, the gaming state management process in S1802 of FIG. 28 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the game state management process, the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the probability change flag is ON (S2001). If the probability variation flag is ON (YES in S2001), the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the value of the probability variation counter that counts the number of executions of the special symbol variation display executed during the high probability state by a subtraction method. (S2002), it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is “0” (S2003). If the value of the probability variation counter is “0” (YES in S2003), the probability variation flag is turned OFF (S2004). In this pachinko gaming machine 1, the value of the probability variation counter is set to “50” when shifting to the high probability state. This point will be described later.

  After S2004 or if the determination result in S2001 or S2003 is NO, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S2005). If the time reduction flag is ON (YES in S2005), the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the value of the time reduction counter that counts the number of executions of the special symbol change display executed during the time reduction state by the subtraction method ( S2006), it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is “0” (S2007). If the value of the time reduction counter is “0” (YES in S2007), the time reduction flag is turned OFF (S2008). In this pachinko machine 1, the value of the hour / hour counter is set to “50” in the low-accuracy and high-base state when shifting to the time-short state, and the value of the hour / hour counter is “100” in the high-accuracy / high-base state. To be set. This point will be described later.

  After S2008, or if the determination result in S2005 or S2007 is NO, the gaming control microcomputer 81 has information on the gaming state that has been set (information on whether or not it is in a high probability state, information on whether or not it is in a short time state, etc.) Is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S2009), and this process ends.

[Game state reset processing]
Next, the gaming state reset process in S1804 of FIG. 28 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the game state reset process, the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S2101). If the probability variation flag is ON (YES in S2101), the game control microcomputer 81 turns the probability variation flag OFF (S2102). After S2102, or if the probability change flag is not ON (NO in S2101), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S2103). If the time reduction flag is ON (YES in S2103), the game control microcomputer 81 turns the time reduction flag OFF (S2104). In other words, during the execution of the jackpot game, the non-high probability state and the non-short-time state are controlled. After S2104 or if the time flag is not ON (NO in S2103), the process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, since the low base state is always in the non-time-short state, the low base state is also controlled during the execution of the big hit game. Note that the low base state in the present embodiment is a low base state in the sense that there is no winning support due to frequent opening of the electric chew 22 and is not based on the base up based on the operation of the big winning device. Absent.

[Big jackpot start processing]
Next, the jackpot start process in S1006 of FIG. 21 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the jackpot start process, the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the jackpot opening time has elapsed (S2301). If the opening time has not elapsed (NO in S2301), the process immediately ends. If the opening time has elapsed (YES in S2301), the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special winning opening operation setting process (S2302), and the process ends.

[Big prize opening operation setting process]
Next, the special winning opening operation setting process in S2302 of FIG. 31 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the special winning opening operation setting process, the game control microcomputer 81 first sets the value of the special operation status to “5” (S2401). Next, the operation setting for the 1R extra prize opening is performed (S2402). That is, the release mode corresponding to the round to be executed is set so that the big winning opening is opened with an open pattern according to the type of the winning jackpot symbol. Specifically, for example, when the special figure 1_big hit symbol 1 is won and the first round is started, drive data for starting the operation of the release mode 1 of FIG. 11 is set. After S2402, when the main timer interruption process S151 is executed, the special winning opening (the first large winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35) is opened.

  After S2402, the game control microcomputer 81 subtracts 1 from the value of the special power combination operation valid counter (remaining round number counter) (S2403). Then, a round designation command including information indicating the round game to be executed is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S2404). Next, the game control microcomputer 81 adds 1 to the value of the special electric power operation frequency counter (S2405). The special electric power operation frequency counter is a counter that counts the number of round games executed. This counter is also called an execution round number counter.

  After S2405, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the value of the specific area operation flag to a value corresponding to the operation pattern of the sorting member 71 during the round game to be executed (S2406). Specifically, for example, when the special figure 1_hit jackpot symbol 1 is won, if the round game to be executed is the first round, the value of the specific area action flag is set to “0” corresponding to no action, For example, the second round is set to “3” corresponding to the non-passing operation pattern, and the fourth round is set to “1” corresponding to the first passing operation pattern (FIG. 10). reference). After S2406, this process ends.

[Big jackpot opening process]
Next, the jackpot release process in S1007 of FIG. 21 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the jackpot release process, the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the first big winning opening 30 is open (S2501). If the first big prize opening 30 is open (YES in S2501), the first big prize opening sensor detection process (S2502) is performed. On the other hand, if the first big prize opening 30 is not being opened (NO in S2501), that is, if the second big prize opening 35 is being opened or any big prize opening is closed, the second big prize opening sensor is detected. Processing (S2503) is performed. Details of the first grand prize port sensor detection process and the second big prize port sensor detection process will be described later.

  After S2502 or S2503, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the big prize opening winning counter is “9” or more (S2504). The grand prize winning prize counter is a counter that counts the total number of winning balls to the big winning prize in one round game by an addition method. The count-up of the big prize winning prize counter is performed in S2502 or S2503.

  If the value of the big prize opening prize counter is not “9” or more (NO in S2504), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the big prize opening operation timer is “0” (S2505). The special winning opening operation timer is a timer for measuring the operating time (opening time and closing time) of the special winning opening. If the value of the big prize opening operation timer is not “0” (YES in S2505), the game control microcomputer 81 immediately ends this process.

  On the other hand, if the value of the big prize opening operation timer is “0” (NO in S2505), the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the value of the big prize opening action counter by 1 (S2506), It is determined whether or not the value of the mouth movement counter is “0” (S2507). The special winning opening operation counter is a counter for managing the progress of the operation of the special winning opening. For example, in the case of the release mode 1 in FIG. 11, the counter value “3” is assigned to the first 27500 ms opening operation. The counter value “2” is assigned to the 1000 ms closing operation (closing operation), and the counter value “1” is assigned to the second 1000 ms opening operation. If the value of the big prize opening operation counter is “0” (YES in S2507), since all the actions of the big prize opening in one round game are completed, the process proceeds to S2509.

  On the other hand, if the value of the special winning opening operation counter is not “0” (NO in S2507), the game control microcomputer 81 sets the next operation of the special winning opening (S2508), and performs this process. Finish. In S2508, for example, if the value of the big prize opening operation counter is updated to “2” in S2506, data for performing an operation of closing the big prize opening for 1000 ms is set.

  Also, if the value of the big prize opening winning counter is “9” or more (YES in S2504) or the value of the big winning opening action counter is “0” (YES in S2507), that is, the closing condition of the big winning prize is satisfied. If it is, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the first grand prize opening 30 is being opened (S2509). If the first big prize opening 30 is being opened (YES in S2509), the game control microcomputer 81 performs the closing setting of the first big prize opening 30 (S2510). By this processing, the first grand prize winning opening 30 is closed. If the first big prize opening 30 is not being opened (NO in S2509), the game control microcomputer 81 sets the second big prize opening 35 to be closed (S2511). With this process, the second grand prize winning opening 35 is closed.

  After S2510 or S2511, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the value of the special operation status to “6” (S2512). Then, the ball winning time of the big prize opening (that is, the interval time between rounds, 2000 ms in this embodiment) is set in the big prize opening operation timer (S2513), and this process is finished.

[First big prize opening sensor detection process]
Next, the first big prize opening sensor detection processing in S2502 of FIG. 33 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the first grand prize opening sensor detection process, the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not there is a passage to the first big prize opening 30, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first big prize opening sensor 30 a. Is determined (S2601). If there is no passage detection (NO in S2601), the process is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if there is a passage detection (YES in S2601), the game control microcomputer 81 notifies the sub-control board 90 that there has been a winning at the first big winning opening 30 and a first big winning prize winning command. Is set in the output buffer (S2602). The first big prize winning command set in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 in S101 of the main timer interruption process. In response to the input of the command, the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub-control board 90 executes a process corresponding to the command.

  After S2602, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the big prize winning prize counter is “9” or more (S2603). If the value of the big prize winning prize counter is 9 or more (YES in S2603), this process is finished immediately because it is an over-winning. On the other hand, if the value of the grand prize winning prize counter is less than 9 (NO in S2603), the game control microcomputer 81 adds 1 to the value of the big winning prize winning counter (S2604). Then, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether the currently executed round game is an operation round in which the operation control of the specific area 39 is performed, that is, whether the value of the specific area operation flag is “1” or “3”. It is determined whether or not (S2605). If it is not an operation round (NO in S2605), the process is immediately terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is an operation round (YES in S2605), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the big prize winning prize counter is “1”, that is, whether or not it is the first prize. Is determined (S2606). If the first ball is won (YES in S2606), the game control microcomputer 81 sets 24 ms in the specific area timer (S2607), and energizes the distribution member solenoid 73, that is, the distribution member 71 is displayed. Control is made to the first state of 3 (A) (S2608). Then, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the specific area 39 to be valid (S2609), that is, sets it to the V valid period, and ends this processing. The specific region 39 opened here is closed in the sorting member solenoid closing process (FIG. 23).

  If the winning of the first ball is not made (NO in S2606), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the big winning mouth winning counter is “3”, that is, whether or not it is the third ball winning. Is determined (S2610). If the third ball is won (YES in S2610), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the specific area operation flag is “1” indicating the passing operation pattern (S2611). If it is not the passing operation pattern (NO in S2611), the process is immediately terminated, but if it is the passing operation pattern (YES in S2611), 31476 ms is set in the specific area timer (S2607), and the sorting member solenoid 73 is set. Is energized (S2608), and the specific area 39 is set to be valid (S2609).

  Thus, the operation control of the specific area 39 shown in FIG. 10 is realized. According to such operation control of the specific area 39, even if it is an operation round, if it is not an operation pattern for passing, the distribution member solenoid 73 is operated only for 24 ms at the time of the first ball. It is difficult for the sphere to pass through the specific area 39. On the other hand, with the passing operation pattern, the sorting member solenoid 73 is operated for a maximum of 31476 ms at the time of the third ball, so that it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39.

[Second big prize opening sensor detection process]
Next, the second big prize opening sensor detection processing in S2503 of FIG. 33 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the second grand prize opening sensor detection process, the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not there has been a passage to the second big prize opening 35 (that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second big prize opening sensor 35a). ) Is determined (S2701). If there is no passage detection (NO in S2701), the process is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if there is a passage detection (YES in S2701), a second grand prize winning prize command for notifying the sub-control board 90 that there has been a winning at the second big prize winning opening 35 is set in the output buffer ( S2702). Note that the second big prize winning prize command set in the output buffer is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 in S101 of the main timer interruption process. In response to the input of the command, the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub-control board 90 executes a process corresponding to the command.

  After S2702, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the big prize winning prize counter is “9” or more (S2703). If the value of the big prize opening counter is 9 or more (YES in S2703), the game control microcomputer 81 immediately ends this processing because it is an overwinning. On the other hand, if the value of the big prize winning counter is less than 9 (NO in S2703), the game control microcomputer 81 adds 1 to the value of the big winning prize winning counter (S2704), and the process is finished.

[Big jackpot closing process]
Next, the jackpot closing process in S1008 of FIG. 21 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the jackpot closing process, the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not it is a ball game period (inter-round interval) of a round game in which the first big winning opening 30 is opened (S2801). If it is a ball brushing period (YES in S2801), the game control microcomputer 81 performs the first big prize opening sensor detection process shown in FIG. 34 (S2802). On the other hand, if it is not the ball brushing period (NO in S2801), the second big prize winning port sensor detection process shown in FIG. 35 is performed (S2803). This is done in consideration of the fact that a game ball may be detected by the first big prize opening sensor 30a or the second big prize opening sensor 35a during the ball brushing period.

  After S2802 or S2803, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the ball winning time of the special winning opening has elapsed (S2804). If the ball brushing period has not elapsed (NO in S2804), the process is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if the ball brushing period has elapsed (YES in S2804), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the operation control of the specific area 39 has been performed, that is, the value of the specific area operation flag is “1” or It is determined whether or not “3” (S2808). If the operation control of the specific area 39 is being performed (YES in S2808), the game control microcomputer 81 sets the operation end of the specific area 39 (S2809). In step S2809, if the sorting member solenoid 73 is in an energized state, it is switched to a non-energized state. This prevents the specific area 39 from being continuously released (the distribution member 71 is kept controlled to the first state) over a plurality of round games.

  After S2809 or if the operation control of the specific area 39 is not performed (NO in S2808), the game control microcomputer 81 clears the value of the big prize winning prize counter to “0” (S2810). Then, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the special power combination operation valid counter (remaining round number counter) is “0” (S2811). If the value of the special electric utility operation valid counter is not “0” (NO in S2811), since the unexecuted round game remains, the game control microcomputer 81 has already won the big prize opening described with reference to FIG. An operation setting process is performed (S2812), and this process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the special electric utility operation valid counter is “0” (YES in S2811), since all round games in the jackpot game being executed have ended, the game control microcomputer 81 The operation status is set to “7” (S2813). Then, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not there is a passage to the specific area 39 during execution of the jackpot game (S2814). This determination is made with reference to the value of the V flag.

  If there is a passage to the specific area 39 (YES in S2814), the game control microcomputer 81 sets a jackpot ending at the time of passing V (S2815) and sets an ending command at the time of passing V in the output buffer (S2816). ). On the other hand, if there is no passage to the specific area 39 (NO in S2814), the game control microcomputer 81 sets a jackpot ending when V does not pass (S2817), and an ending command when V does not pass is output to the output buffer. It is set (S2818). In the jackpot ending setting, the ending time of the jackpot game is set to a predetermined timer. After S2816 or S2818, this process is finished.

[Large end processing]
Next, the jackpot end process in S1009 of FIG. 21 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the jackpot ending process, the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the ending time of the jackpot game has passed (S3001). If the ending time has not passed (NO in S3001), this process is immediately executed. Finish. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S3001), the game control microcomputer 81 turns off the jackpot flag (S3002) and sets the special operation status to “1” (S3003). As a result, in the next main timer interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1003) is executed again as the special operation process. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a game state setting process (S3004) and ends the process.

[Game state setting process]
Next, the gaming state setting process in S3004 of FIG. 37 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the game state setting process, the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the V flag is ON (S3101). The V flag is a flag indicating that there is an effective passage to the specific area 39, and is a flag that is turned ON in the sensor detection process. If the V flag is not ON (NO in S3101), the game control microcomputer 81 sets the hour / hour flag to ON (S3102) and sets “50” to the hour / hour counter (S3103). As a result, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes a non-high probability state, a short time state, and a high base state (that is, a low probability high base state). This low-accuracy base state is terminated when either of the special symbol variable display is performed 50 times or the next jackpot is won.

  On the other hand, if the V flag is ON (YES in S3101), the game control microcomputer 81 turns on the probability variation flag (S3104) and sets “50” in the probability variation counter (S3105). Thereafter, the V flag is turned OFF (S3106). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 turns on the hour / hour flag (S3107) and sets “100” to the hour / hour counter (S3108). As a result, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes a high probability state, a short time state, and a high base state (that is, a highly accurate high base state). The high-accuracy base state is terminated when either of the special symbol variable display is performed 50 times or the next jackpot is won. Also, if the special symbol variable display is performed 50 times without winning the next round, the probability variation counter becomes 0, but there are 50 remaining time reduction counters. For this reason, the high-accuracy base state ends, but a transition to the low-accuracy base occurs. This low-accuracy base state is terminated when either of the special symbol variable display is performed 50 times or the next jackpot is won.

  After S3108 or S3103, the gaming control microcomputer 81 sets a gaming state designation command including information on the gaming state set this time in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S3109). Then, the game state setting process ends.

7). Operation of Effect Control Microcomputer 91 Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 on the sub control board 90 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. Specific processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 91 includes sub-side activation processing. Note that the counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM 94.

[Sub-side startup process]
The sub-side activation process executed by the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The production control microcomputer 91 is triggered when the main power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, that is, the power switch 155 is turned on, and external power supply via the power board 150 is started. In response to this, the sub-side activation process program is read from the ROM 93 and executed.

  In the sub-control main process, the production control microcomputer 91 first performs a CPU initialization process (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are performed.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether the power-off signal is ON and the content of the RAM 94 is normal (S4002). If not normal (NO in S4002), the effect control microcomputer 91 initializes the RAM 94 (S4003). On the other hand, if normal (YES in S4002), the production control microcomputer 91 proceeds to S4004 without initializing the RAM 94. That is, if the power-off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM 94 are not normal even if the power-off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM 94 is initialized, but the power-off signal is turned ON due to a power failure or the like. However, if the contents of the RAM 94 are maintained normally (YES in S4002), the RAM 94 is not initialized. If the RAM 94 is initialized, the values of various flags, statuses, counters, etc. are reset. S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter.

  In S4004, the production control microcomputer 91 prohibits interruption (S4004). Next, random number seed update processing is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process, random number values necessary for determining various effects are updated. The effect determining random numbers include a random effect pattern determining random number for determining a variable effect pattern, a random number for determining various notice effects, a continuous effect random number for executing a continuous effect, and the like. The random number update method may be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. The random number update method may be the same as or different from the game control microcomputer 81. Each random number may be generated using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like. In that case, S4005 may be omitted. Further, the random number generation circuit may be built in the production control microcomputer 91.

  After S4005, the effect control microcomputer 91 executes command transmission processing (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100. The image control board 100 that has received the command uses the image display device 7 in accordance with the command to execute various effects (effect design variation effect, jackpot effect (opening effect, round effect, ending effect), etc.) associated with the jackpot game. . The sub control board 90 outputs sound from the speaker 67 via the sound control board 106 or the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp via the lamp control board 107 as various effects are executed by the image control board 100. 66 is caused to emit light, or the movable panel 15 is driven. Next, the production control microcomputer 91 permits interruption (S4007). Thereafter, S4004 to S4007 are looped. While the interrupt is permitted, the sub-side 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) and the sub-side 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) can be executed.

  The effect control microcomputer 91 also executes interrupt processing other than S4009 and S4010. For example, when the command sent from the main control board 80 is input to the input / output circuit 97 of the effect control microcomputer 91, the effect control microcomputer 91 executes main control command interrupt processing for storing the command in the RAM 94. To do. The main control command interrupt process is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[Sub-side 1ms timer interrupt processing]
Next, the sub-side 1 ms timer interrupt process in S4009 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The sub-side 1 ms timer interrupt process is executed by the effect control microcomputer 91 each time an interrupt pulse with a 1 ms period is input.

  In the sub-side 1 ms timer interrupt process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first performs an input process (S4201). In the input process, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates switch data (edge data and level data) based on the detection signal from the effect button detection switch 63a.

  After S4201, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs lamp data output processing (S4202). In the lamp data output process, the lamp data generated by the lamp process or other processes in the sub-side 10 ms timer interrupt process described later is output to the lamp control board 107 in order to cause the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 to emit light at a timing suitable for the production. To do. That is, the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 are made to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the lamp data.

  After S4202, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs drive control processing (S4203). In the drive control process, drive data (data for driving the movable board 15) is created or output so as to drive the movable board 15 at a timing that matches the performance. That is, the panel movable body 15 is driven in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data.

  After S4203, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs other processing such as resetting the watchdog timer (S4204). After S4204, the sub-side 1 ms timer interrupt process is terminated.

[Sub-side 10ms timer interrupt processing]
Next, the sub-side 10 ms timer interrupt process in S4010 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The sub-side 10 ms timer interrupt process is executed by the effect control microcomputer 91 each time an interrupt pulse with a 10 ms period is input.

  In the sub-side 10 ms timer interrupt process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first performs a received command analysis process (S4301). Details of the received command analysis processing will be described later. Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a switch state acquisition process in which the switch data created in the sub-side 1 ms timer interrupt process is stored in the RAM 94 as the switch data for the sub-side 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4302). Subsequently, a switch process for setting the display content of the display screen 7a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process is performed (S4303).

  After S4303, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a ramp process (S4304). In the lamp processing, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates lamp data (data for controlling the light emission of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66), manages the time of the light emission effect, and the like. Subsequently, voice control processing is performed (S4305). In the sound control process, sound data (data for controlling sound output from the speaker 67) is created, output to the sound control board 106, time management of sound effects, and the like. Thereby, the sound suitable for the effect to be executed is output from the speaker 67. Then, the effect control microcomputer 91 executes other processing such as updating the effect determination random number (S4306), and ends this processing.

[Received command analysis processing]
Next, the received command analysis processing in S4301 of FIG. 41 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the received command analysis process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not a gaming state designation command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401), and if a gaming state designation command has been received (YES in S4401). Sub-side gaming state setting processing is performed (S4402). Details of the sub game state setting process will be described later.

  After S4402, or if no gaming state designation command has been received (NO in S4401), the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4403), and the opening command is received. If received (YES in S4403), an opening effect selection process is performed (S4404). In the opening effect selection process, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the opening command and selects an opening effect pattern (content) to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game based on the analysis result. Then, an opening effect start command for starting the opening effect with the selected opening effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  After S4404 or if an opening command has not been received (NO in S4403), the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a round designation command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4405), and the round designation command is determined. If received (YES in S4405), round effect selection processing is performed (S4406). In the round effect selection process, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the round designation command, and selects a round effect pattern (content) to be executed during each round of the jackpot game based on the analysis result. Then, a round effect start command for starting the round effect with the selected round effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  After S4406 or if no round designation command has been received (NO in S4405), the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4409) and receives the ending command. If so (YES in S4409), an ending effect selection process is performed (S4410). In the ending effect selection process, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the ending command and selects a pattern (content) of the ending effect to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game based on the analysis result. Then, an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  After S4410 or if the ending command has not been received (NO in S4409), the effect control microcomputer 91 has received a start prize command (first start prize command or second start prize command) from the main control board 80. (S4411), and if a start winning command is received (YES in S4411), a pre-reading effect determination process is performed (S4412). Details of the prefetch effect determination process will be described later.

  After S4412 or if no start winning command has been received (NO in S4411), the effect control microcomputer 91 receives a change start command (a special figure 1 change start command or a special figure 2 change start command) from the main control board 80. Is received (S4413), and if a change start command is received (YES in S4413), change effect start processing is performed (S4414). Details of the variation production start process will be described later.

  After S4414 or if no change start command has been received (NO in S4413), the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a change stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4415). Is received (YES in S4415), the variation effect end process is performed (S4416). In the variation effect end process, the variation effect being executed is terminated.

  After S4416 or if no change end command has been received (NO in S4415), the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a V passing command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4417). Is received (YES in S4417), the V passing flag is turned ON (S4418). In the present embodiment, for example, during the round effect, a notification that there has been a V pass is made when the V pass flag changes from OFF to ON.

  After S4418 or if the V passing command has not been received (NO in S4417), the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a process based on the received command other than the above command (for example, the first command) as the other process (S4419). The process based on the big prize opening prize command, the second big prize opening prize command, the normal symbol variation start command, the normal symbol variation stop command, etc.) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is completed.

[Sub-side game state setting process]
Next, the sub game state setting process in S4402 of FIG. 42 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the sub-side gaming state setting process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the received gaming state designation command (S4501). Based on the information included in the gaming state designation command, the gaming state flag is set. The game state flag is a flag indicating a game state set at the present time. As shown in the table of FIG. 43, if the gaming state flag is “1”, it indicates a non-high probability state and non-short-time state (normal gaming state), and if the gaming state flag is “2”, it is not high. If the probability state and the short time state (low probability high base state) are indicated, and the gaming state flag is “3”, the high probability state and the short time state (high probability high base state) are indicated.

  If it is determined that the gaming state is not the short time state (NO in S4502), since it is the normal gaming state, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the value of the gaming state flag to “1” (S4503), and this process is performed. Finish. On the other hand, if it is determined that the gaming state is the short-time state (YES in S4502), the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not it is in a high probability state (S4504). If it is not the high probability state (NO in S4504), since it is the low probability high base state, the production control microcomputer 91 sets the value of the game state flag to “2” (S4505) and ends this processing. On the other hand, if the state is a high probability state (YES in S4504), the production control microcomputer 91 sets the value of the gaming state flag to “3” because the base state is highly accurate and high (S4506). This process is finished.

[Pre-reading effect judgment processing]
Next, the prefetch effect determination process in S4412 of FIG. 42 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the pre-reading effect determination process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first stores the start winning command stored in the reception buffer of the RAM 94 in the special figure holding effect storage unit of the RAM 94 (S5301). Specifically, if the received command is the first start winning prize command, it is stored in the first special figure hold effect storage unit 95a, and if it is the second start winning command, it is stored in the second special figure hold effect storage unit 95b. To do. The start winning command is stored in the storage area with the smallest number where the command is not stored in the first to fourth storage areas in each special figure holding effect storage unit. As a result, the start winning command is stored in the order corresponding to the storage order of the special figure hold.

  After S5301, if the start winning command stored in S5301 is the first start winning command, the effect control microcomputer 91 adds “1” to the value of the first special figure holding effect counter provided in the RAM 94 and updates it. If it is the second start winning command, the value of the second special figure holding effect counter provided in the RAM 94 is incremented by "1" and updated (S5302). The first special figure hold effect counter is a counter on the sub side (sub control board 90 side) that counts the number of first special figure hold. Similarly, the second special figure reservation effect counter is a sub-side counter that counts the number of second special figure reservations.

  After S5302, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the continuous effect flag is ON (S5303). The continuous performance flag is a flag indicating that a continuous performance (continuous notice) is being executed. The continuous effect is one of the look-ahead effects and is a notice effect that can be executed over a plurality of special figure changes. If the continuous effect flag is ON (YES in S5303), other processing (S5316) is performed and this processing is terminated. The other processing (S5316) is processing related to effects other than continuous effects among the prefetch effects.

  If the continuous performance flag is not ON (NO in S5303), the performance control microcomputer 91 refers to the gaming state flag to determine whether or not it is in a high probability state (S5305). If it is in a high probability state (YES in S5305), the production control microcomputer 91, based on the start winning command stored in S5301, is numerical information related to the start winning command (various disturbances used for specifying the start winning command). It is determined whether or not (numerical information) is specific numerical information determined to be a big win in the game control microcomputer 81 determination (S5307). As described above, the start winning command includes the success / failure information indicating whether or not the game is a big hit. Therefore, if the start winning command is analyzed, the production control microcomputer 91 can determine whether or not the numerical information related to the start winning command is specific numerical information that is determined to be a big win in the determination.

  When it is determined that the jackpot is won (YES in S5307), the effect control microcomputer 91 acquires a continuous effect random number and uses the jackpot table under the high-accuracy base state of the continuous effect random number determination table of FIG. Then, an execution lottery for continuous production is performed (S5308). On the other hand, if it is not determined that the jackpot is won (NO in S5307), the production control microcomputer 91 obtains a continuous production random number, and uses the table for losing under the high-accuracy base state of the continuous production random number determination table of FIG. The lottery is performed for continuous production (S5309).

  As shown in FIG. 45, the continuous effect random number determination table in the high-accuracy and high-base state is set such that a continuous effect is executed at a rate of 70% if it is for big hits. On the other hand, if it is used for deviation, it is set to 10%. That is, in this embodiment, continuous production is more easily performed when the prior determination result is a big hit. For this reason, when continuous production is executed, not only is it indicated that there is a high probability state, but there is a possibility that there is a hold determined to be a big hit (hereinafter referred to as “hit hold”) within the current special figure hold. Will be shown to be high. Such a configuration exhibits the effect of enhancing the feeling of uplift during continuous performance execution.

  Note that the continuous effect random number determination table in the low-accuracy base state is also set so that a continuous effect is executed at a rate of 10% for big hits. In addition, it is determined that the continuous effect is executed at a rate of 5% for the off-line use. For this reason, even when it is not a high-probability state (that is, when it is a low-probability high-base state), it can be expected that it may actually be a high-probability state.

  If it is determined that the state is not a high probability state (NO in S5305), that is, if it is in the low probability and high base state, the presentation control microcomputer 91 is based on the start winning command stored in S5301 as in S5307. Then, it is determined whether or not the numerical information related to the start winning command is specific numerical information determined to be a big win in the determination of whether or not the game control microcomputer 81 is successful (S5317).

  When it is determined that the jackpot is won (YES in S5317), the effect control microcomputer 91 acquires a continuous effect random number and uses the jackpot table under the low-accuracy base state of the continuous effect random number determination table of FIG. Then, an execution lottery for continuous production is performed (S5318). On the other hand, when it is not determined that the jackpot is won (NO in S5317), the effect control microcomputer 91 acquires the continuous effect random number and uses the table for losing under the low-accuracy base state of the continuous effect random number determination table of FIG. Using, a lottery for continuous production is performed (S5319).

  After S5308, S5309, S5318, or S5319, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not it is determined to execute the continuous effect (S5312). When it is determined that the continuous effect is to be executed (YES in S5312), the effect control microcomputer 91 determines the number of continuous effects based on the current number of special figure reservation balls (S5313). Information on the number of special figure reservation balls is acquired by referring to the value of the special figure reservation effect counter. After S5313, the production control microcomputer 91 sets the value of the number of continuous productions in the continuous production counter (S5314) and turns on the continuous production flag (S5315).

  After S5315, or when it is determined not to execute the continuous effect (NO in S5312), the effect control microcomputer 91 performs other processing (S5316) and ends this process. As the processing of S5316, for example, processing related to the display of the production hold image 9 is performed. The effect control microcomputer 91 also determines the display content of the effect hold image 9 based on the start winning command stored in S5301.

[Variation production start processing]
Next, the fluctuating effect start process of S4414 in FIG. 42 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  In the change effect start process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes a change start command (S5401). The fluctuation start command includes information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process or information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process.

  After S5401, if the change start command analyzed in S5401 is the special figure 1 change start command, the production control microcomputer 91 decrements the counter value of the first special figure hold production counter by “1” and changes the special figure 2 change. If it is a start command, "1" is subtracted from the counter value of the second special figure holding effect counter (S5402). Then, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a shift process on the data stored in the special figure reservation effect storage unit (the first special figure hold effect storage unit 95a or the second special figure hold effect storage unit 95b) (S5403). .

  In the shift process of S5403, the effect control microcomputer 91 shifts each data such as the start winning command stored in the first storage area to the fourth storage area to the previous storage area and the fourth storage area. To clear. For example, the data stored in the fourth storage area of the first special figure hold effect storage unit 95a is shifted to the third storage area of the first special figure hold effect storage unit 95a, and the fourth storage area is cleared. . Further, the data stored in the first storage area of the first special figure reservation effect storage unit 95a is the variation effect common to the first special figure reservation effect storage unit 95a and the second special figure reservation effect storage unit 95b. The data is shifted to the storage unit (0th storage area) 95c, and the data stored in the variation effect storage unit 95c is deleted.

  After S5403, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects a combination of effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R to be finally stopped and displayed in the variation effect (S5404). Specifically, if “Special Figure 1_Large Winning Symbol 1” is won, for example, a “7” double eye that is a gold symbol is selected. In addition, if “Special Figure 1_Large Winning Symbol 2” is won, for example, “8” which is a silver symbol is selected. If it is a deviation, a combination of effect symbols such as “123” is selected.

  After S5404, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a variable effect pattern selection process (S5410). In the variation effect pattern selection process, a variation effect pattern determination random number is acquired, and the acquired random number value is determined using a variation effect table to select a variation effect pattern. For example, as shown in FIG. 47, the contents of the variation effect pattern determination table at the time of occurrence of SP reach differ depending on whether or not the jackpot is successful.

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, there are a plurality of variation effect patterns when SP reach occurs. More specifically, the variation effect pattern when SP reach occurs is based on the content of the variation effect, and a battle effect determination pattern (Q001, Q002, Q003, Q004, Q011, Q012, Q013, Q014 in FIG. 47), Multi-line reach production settlement patterns (Q005, Q015 in FIG. 47).

  In the battle production settlement pattern, the fluctuation time for one time is divided into an SP reach part where SP reach is performed and a precursor part before SP reach is performed, and a battle effect is performed at the SP reach part, and step up in the precursor part Perform a notice effect. The battle effect is an effect in which a teammate character and an enemy character battle each other and the teammate character wins to announce a winning jackpot. The step-up notice effect is an effect of performing a plurality of effects in stages. More specifically, in the step-up notice effect of the present embodiment, the transition to the SP reach part is performed or the precursor part is continued by succeeding the step-up according to the variable effect pattern selected according to the lottery result. The number of stages in which the production mode changes is determined by the variation production pattern.

  For example, in the variation effect patterns “Q001” and “Q011”, the pachinko gaming machine 1 executes the step-up notice effect three times. Then, after the third step-up notice effect, the battle effect is executed. If it is “Q001” (if you win the jackpot), the effect that wins the battle is executed, and finally the jackpot win is shown. A combination of effect symbols is displayed on the image display device 7. On the other hand, if it is “Q011” (in the case of a loss), an effect of defeating the battle is executed, and a combination of effect symbols that indicate the eventual loss is displayed on the image display device 7.

  Further, for example, in the variation effect patterns “Q002” and “Q012”, the pachinko gaming machine 1 executes the step-up notice effect twice. Then, as with the variation effect patterns “Q001” and “Q011”, the battle effect is executed after the second step-up notice effect, and if it is “Q002” (if the jackpot is won), the battle is won. An effect is executed, and a combination of effect symbols that finally indicate a big win is displayed on the image display device 7. On the other hand, if it is “Q012” (in the case of losing), an effect of defeating the battle is executed, and finally a combination of effect symbols indicating the losing is displayed on the image display device 7.

  Further, for example, in the variation effect patterns “Q003” and “Q013”, the pachinko gaming machine 1 executes the step-up notice effect only once. Then, similar to the variation effect patterns “Q001” and “Q011”, after the step-up notice effect, the battle effect is executed. If “Q003” (when the jackpot is won), the effect of winning the battle is obtained. At the same time, a combination of effect symbols indicating the big win is displayed on the image display device 7. On the other hand, if it is “Q013” (in the case of losing), an effect of defeating the battle is executed, and finally a combination of effect symbols indicating the losing is displayed on the image display device 7.

  Further, for example, in the variation effect patterns “Q004” and “Q014”, the pachinko machine 1 executes the step-up notice effect only once, but the battle effect after the step-up notice effect is a battle regardless of whether or not the jackpot is successful. Perform the defeat production. At that time, the effect symbol is not stopped and displayed, and the revival effect of whether or not the hero character is revitalized is executed as the next effect. Then, if it is “Q004” (when the jackpot is won), the effect that the main character is revived is executed, and finally the combination of effect symbols indicating that the jackpot is won is displayed on the image display device 7. On the other hand, if it is “Q014” (in the case of detachment), an effect that the hero character does not revive is executed, and finally a combination of effect symbols indicating the detachment is displayed on the image display device 7.

  Note that the step-up notice effect in this embodiment is used as an effect for developing to SP reach. Therefore, according to the variation effect pattern in which the SP reach is generated, the pachinko gaming machine 1 performs the step-up notice effect in which the step-up is successful until the SP reach is developed. On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may perform a step-up notice effect even if it is a fluctuating effect pattern in which SP reach does not occur, that is, a fluctuating effect pattern only in the case of a normal reach. In this case, the step-up notice effect that the step-up fails is included in the scenario of the variable effect. For example, according to the variation effect pattern in which the step-up notice effect is performed twice without causing SP reach, the pachinko gaming machine 1 succeeds in the step-up in the first step-up notice effect. A step-up notice effect is performed, and in the second step-up notice effect, a step-up notice effect in which the step-up fails is performed. Then, after the second step-up notice effect, the change effect of the change ends. That is, a step-up notice effect that succeeds in step-up means that the fluctuating effect continues, and a step-up notice effect that fails in step-up means a loss.

  Further, in the multi-line reach production finalization pattern, the pachinko machine 1 displays the production design in the multi-line reach production that becomes the reach mode in the two effective lines of the first effective line and the second effective line, The operation of the production button 63 is accepted during a predetermined period, and the lottery result is notified depending on whether or not the production symbols are arranged on any of the effective lines.

  For example, if the variation production pattern is “Q005”, the jackpot is won, so the pachinko gaming machine 1 has received a certain number of button operations during the predetermined period, or the predetermined period has elapsed. In response to this, a combination of effect symbols indicating a big win in one effective line is displayed on the image display device 7. On the other hand, if it is a variation effect pattern “Q015”, since it is out of place, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not display a combination of effect symbols indicating a jackpot no matter how many times the button operation is received during a predetermined period. After the elapse of the period, a combination of effect symbols indicating a disappointment that does not become a combination of effect symbols indicating a big win in any active line is displayed on the image display device 7.

  After S5410, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a change effect start command for starting the change effect in the change effect pattern selected in S5410 in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5411), and executes the change effect start process. Finish. When the variation effect start command set in S5411 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 determines that the image display device 7 is based on the received variation effect start command. Variation effect is performed on the display screen 7a.

8). Multiline Reach Production Next, the multiline reach production will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 48 shows an example of the variation effect pattern “Q005” or “Q015” shown in FIG. In the variation effect pattern “Q005” or “Q015”, the multi-line reach effect may be performed alone, or may be performed in combination with other effects such as a step-up notice effect.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 1 starts the variation effect, the pachinko gaming machine 1 starts the variation display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. When the timing for performing the multi-line reach effect is reached after starting the variation effect, as shown in FIG. 48 (A), the pachinko gaming machine 1 displays the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R with the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R displayed in a variable manner. 8L, 8C, and 8R are reduced and further displayed on the upper part of the display screen 7a. As a result, a display space is generated at the center of the display screen 7a. “↓” of each effect symbol in FIG. 48 means that the effect symbol is being variably displayed.

  Furthermore, the pachinko gaming machine 1 displays on the display screen 7a a multi-line reach effect in which two active lines are in a reach mode. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 48A, a first effective line 401 displayed in the lower right direction and a second effective line 402 displayed in the upper right direction are displayed. The effective line 401 and the second effective line 402 are arranged so as to intersect at the center. Then, both the first effective line 401 and the second effective line 402 are temporarily stopped and displayed at both ends, and are shared by the first effective line 401 and the second effective line 402 at a position where they intersect at the center. The effect design to be displayed is variably displayed. This shared effect symbol is referred to as “common effect symbol 8K”. In the example shown in FIG. 48A, the first effective line 401 has a reach manner with a “3” symbol, and the second effective line 402 has a reach manner with a “4” symbol. Therefore, when the shared effect symbol 8K is stopped and displayed at “3” or “4”, it becomes a combination of the effect symbols indicating the jackpot, and when the other effect symbols are stopped and displayed, the effect symbol indicating the deviation is displayed. Become a combination.

  It should be noted that the effect symbol that has already been temporarily stopped and displayed on the first effective line 401 and the second effective line 402 (in the example shown in FIG. 48A, the first effective line 401 is “3” symbol, The second effective line 402 may be a temporary stop display such that the second effective line 402 is not completely stopped as in the present embodiment but is slightly swung, or may be stopped completely. It may be displayed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 48 (B), the pachinko gaming machine 1 produces an effect symbol different from the effect symbols already displayed on the first effective line 401 and the second effective line 402 as the shared effect symbol 8K. Is temporarily stopped. In other words, the combination of effect symbols indicating the disparity is temporarily displayed. The temporary stop display is not a fixed state but a state in which a possibility of change is left. Then, an image of the effect button 63 is displayed under the shared effect symbol 8K in the display screen 7a, and suggests to the player that the operation of the effect button 63 is possible. The pachinko gaming machine 1 provides a period for receiving an operation of the effect button 63 from the player for multi-line reach effects. In this embodiment, while the operation of the effect button 63 is received, the image of the effect button 63 is continuously displayed, but the image of the effect button 63 may not be displayed. Further, a message such as “Press the button!” Or voice guidance may be output.

  In the state shown in FIG. 48 (B), when the operation of the effect button 63 is accepted one or more times, the pachinko gaming machine 1 uses the shared effect design 8K as the first as shown in FIG. 48 (C). The effect symbol is switched to another effect symbol different from the effect symbols already displayed on the active line 401 and the second effective line 402. In the present embodiment, the shared effect design 8K is changed so that the number indicated by the shared effect design 8K moves up in ascending order. When the number indicated by the shared effect design 8K changes regularly, the player may have a sense of expectation that changes to the effect design indicating the jackpot.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a state of being one step ahead after the common effect design 8K has been switched a predetermined number of times (in the present embodiment, after the next change, the game is in a state of showing a big win, that is, an effect design showing a big win). 48 (C). In the example shown in FIG. 48, since the “3” symbol and the “4” symbol are multi-line reach and the effect symbol changes in ascending order, the “2” symbol ) Is a state one step before the effect symbol indicating the jackpot.)), It is notified whether or not the jackpot is won by the operation of the next effect button 63. That is, when the jackpot is won, the pachinko gaming machine 1 switches the shared effect symbol 8K in response to the operation of the effect button 63 as shown in FIG. 48 (D1), and the first effective line In 401, a combination of effect symbols indicating a big hit is displayed in a temporary stop display. At this time, the second effective line 402 is still displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 48 (E), only the combination of effect symbols indicating the jackpot is stopped and displayed.

  On the other hand, in the case of losing, as shown in FIG. 48 (D2), the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not switch the shared effect symbol 8K even if the operation of the effect button 63 is accepted, and the effect that shows the detachment until the variable effect ends. Keep the combination of symbols. In this embodiment, even if the operation of the effect button 63 is accepted, the shared effect symbol 8K is not switched. However, the shared effect symbol 8K may be switched so as not to be a combination of effect symbols indicating a jackpot. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 48, since it is a multi-line reach of “3” symbol and “4” symbol, it may be switched to “5” symbol.

  As described above, in multi-line reach production, an operation by the player is accepted before notifying the success or failure of the jackpot, and the player can operate with an expectation of jackpot by switching the undecided production pattern by that operation can do. In the multi-line reach production of this embodiment, there are two effective lines of the first effective line 401 and the second effective line 402, but the number of effective lines is not limited to two, but three It may be the above. In addition, when the jackpot is won, it is necessary to notify the jackpot in the end even if there is no operation by the player. Displays a combination of performance symbols indicating a jackpot.

  Next, further development after notifying the success / failure of the jackpot in the multi-line reach production of this embodiment will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, as a combination of effect symbols indicating a big hit, a combination of gold symbols (a combination of “3” or “7”) and a combination of silver symbols (other than “3” and “7”) The combination of symbols to be displayed is determined according to the type of jackpot (see FIG. 9).

  Specifically, the types of jackpots to be combined with the gold symbols are Special Figure 1_Big Bonus Symbol 1 and Special Figure 2_Big Bonus Symbol 3, both of which have 16 rounds during the jackpot game, and are specified during the jackpot game It is a jackpot that can pass through the region 39 and the gaming state after the jackpot game can become a high probability state.

  On the other hand, the type of jackpot that becomes a combination of silver symbols is a type other than the jackpot that becomes a combination of gold symbols, for example, special figure 1_hit jackpot symbol 2. The special figure 1_jacket symbol 2 is a jackpot in which the number of rounds during the jackpot game is five, the specific area 39 cannot be passed during the jackpot game, and the gaming state after the jackpot game becomes a low probability state. In other words, it can be said that the jackpot is disadvantageous to the player as compared to the jackpot that is a combination of gold symbols. As a jackpot that is a combination of other silver symbols, the special figure 2_jackpot symbol 5 is applicable. Special figure 2_ jackpot symbol 5 is a jackpot where the number of rounds during the jackpot game is 10 and can pass through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game, and the gaming state after the jackpot game can become a high probability state. In this case, the game state after the jackpot game is the same as the combination of gold symbols, but since the number of rounds during the jackpot game is small, the number of games is less than the combination of gold symbols. That is, even in this case, it can be said that it is a big hit that is disadvantageous to the player as compared to the big hit that is a combination of gold symbols. Special figure 2_For jackpot symbol 6, the number of rounds during the jackpot game is 5 and the gaming state after the jackpot game is the same as the combination of the gold symbols, but the number of rounds during the jackpot game is small. Compared to the jackpot that is a combination of, it can be said that the jackpot is disadvantageous to the player.

  Further, the special figure 2_hit jackpot 4 is a jackpot for performing a rank-up (round-up) effect during the jackpot game, although the profit obtained by the player is not changed compared to the jackpot of the combination of gold symbols. Rank-up production is an effect that informs that the total number of rounds is less than the original number of rounds at the beginning of the jackpot game, or does not report the total number of rounds, and informs the original number of rounds in the middle of the jackpot game It is an effect that shows the number of rounds to be promoted. For this reason, the special figure 2_ jackpot symbol 4 is intentionally displayed as a combination of silver symbols so that the player does not know the original total number of rounds at the stage of starting the jackpot game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 notifies appropriately by combining a gold symbol or a silver symbol depending on the type of jackpot. In addition, the player recognizes that “3” and “7” effect symbols (gold symbols in this embodiment) are more advantageous to the player than other effect symbols (silver symbols in this embodiment). There are many cases. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 49 (D00), in the case of multiline reach of “6” symbol (silver symbol) and “7” symbol (gold symbol), the pachinko gaming machine 1 uses a combination of “6” symbols. Even after displaying the combination of effect symbols indicating a big hit, the image of the effect button 63 continues to be displayed under the second effective line 402 and the shared effect symbol 8K, and the effect button 63 can be operated. Suggest to the player. Then, the pachinko gaming machine 1 accepts an operation of the effect button 63. For the player, the gold symbol is a jackpot that is more advantageous to the player than the silver symbol, and the gold symbol is reached in the second effective line 402, so the expectation of changing to a combination of gold symbols is expected. The effect button 63 can be operated with a feeling.

  After the pachinko gaming machine 1 notifies the jackpot by the combination of silver symbols, the winning jackpot that is actually won is the jackpot that displays the combination of gold symbols, that is, the combination of effect symbols displayed on the second effective line 402 If there is, as shown in FIG. 49 (D01), the shared effect symbol 8K is switched to the gold symbol (“7” symbol in FIG. 49) in response to the operation of the effect button 63, and the second effective line 402 In addition, a combination of gold symbols indicating a jackpot is displayed temporarily. At this time, the first effective line 401 is also displayed. As a result, it can be seen that the type of jackpot is promoted from a silver symbol to a gold symbol. After that, as shown in FIG. 49 (E01), only the combination of gold symbols indicating jackpots is stopped and displayed.

  On the other hand, if the winning jackpot is a jackpot that displays a combination of silver symbols, that is, a combination of effect symbols displayed on the first active line 401, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown in FIG. 49 (D02). As shown in FIG. 49, even if the operation of the effect button 63 is accepted, the common effect design 8K is not changed, and the combination of the silver design is left as shown in FIG. 49 (E02). To stop display.

  That is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 has won a jackpot corresponding to the effect symbol displayed on the second active line 402, first, as shown in FIG. 49 (D00), first the first active line 401 The combination of effect designs corresponding to the winning of the jackpot is displayed. Thereafter, the player's operation is accepted with the effect button 63 while the second effective line 402 is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 49 (D01), in response to the player's operation being accepted by the effect button 63, the display of the combination of effect symbols corresponding to the big win in the second effective line 402 is displayed. Switch to. On the other hand, when the jackpot corresponding to the effect symbol displayed on the first effective line 401 is won, the player's operation is accepted by the effect button 63, but the jackpot on the second effective line 402 is won. Do not switch to the display of the corresponding production symbol combination.

  As described above, in the multi-line reach production, the player is notified of the jackpot by accepting the operation of the production button 63 by the player even after notifying the jackpot, and switching to a combination of production symbols more advantageous to the player by the operation. You can still operate with the expectation of jackpot promotion. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 first notifies the winner of the jackpot through the first effective line 401, and also notifies the original jackpot type through the second effective line 402 after notifying the winning of the jackpot. In addition, if the winner of the gold symbol is won, even if there is no player operation, it is necessary to notify the jackpot with the gold symbol in the end. After a predetermined time has elapsed, a combination of effect symbols in gold symbols is displayed.

  In the multi-line reach effect of this embodiment, it is not necessary to perform both the jackpot success / failure notification effect and the subsequent jackpot promotion effect in all reach modes. That is, the jackpot promotion effect in the multi-line reach effect is a combination in which the effect symbol shows the jackpot later than the first effective line 401 in which the effect symbol shows the jackpot first as shown in FIG. This is executed when the second active line 402 is advantageous to the player. That is, in such a case, an operation by the effect button 63 is accepted, and the shared effect symbol 8K is switched to a combination of effect symbols indicating a big hit on the second effective line 402.

  For example, if the first effective line 401 is a combination of silver symbols and the second effective line 402 is a combination of gold symbols, the promotion symbol can be promoted, so that the jackpot promotion effect is executed. On the other hand, if both the first effective line 401 and the second effective line 402 are a combination of silver symbols, the effect symbol is not promoted, so that the jackpot promotion effect is not executed. That is, the operation of the effect button 63 is not accepted after the success / failure notification on the first effective line 401 is made. The same applies to the case where both the first effective line 401 and the second effective line 402 are a combination of gold symbols. In addition, as shown in FIG. 48, if the first effective line 401 is a combination of gold symbols and the second effective line 402 is a combination of silver symbols, the jackpot at the second effective line 402 is indicated. If the effect design is switched to the combination of effect symbols, the effect symbol will be demoted, and the jackpot promotion effect is not executed. Thus, if the combination of the first effective line 401 and the second effective line 402 is not possible to promote the production symbol, the player is less likely to operate the production button 63. Do not execute.

  That is, if the combination of the first effective line 401 and the second effective line 402 can promote the effect design, the player can be motivated to operate the effect button 63. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 1 first hits the jackpot on the first valid line 401 regardless of whether the jackpot type is a jackpot corresponding to the first valid line 401 or a jackpot corresponding to the second valid line 402. Is displayed to notify that the jackpot has been won, and then the operation of the effect button 63 is accepted. If the jackpot type corresponds to the second effective line 401, the pachinko gaming machine 1 switches the shared effect design 8K, and if the jackpot type corresponds to the first effective line 401, the pachinko machine 1 is shared. The effect design 8K is not switched.

  Further, when determining the contents of the multi-line reach effect, a type selection table as shown in FIG. 50 is used. “2-3 reach” described in the contents of the type means that the effect symbol of the first effective line 401 is “2” and the effect symbol of the second effective line 402 is “3”. Yes. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is selected to execute the multi-line reach effect according to the variation effect pattern, the pachinko gaming machine 1 acquires a type selection random number and determines the type of the multi-line reach effect, that is, the scenario of the multi-line reach effect.

  As shown in FIG. 50, the pachinko gaming machine 1 selects a scenario that establishes a combination of performance symbols indicating a jackpot on the first active line 401 when the jackpot is won, and wins a jackpot in the case of a loss. A scenario is selected that does not establish the combination of performance symbols shown. Further, in the case of a scenario in which a combination of effect symbols indicating a big hit is established in the first effective line 401, it is more preferable to establish a combination of effect symbols indicating a big hit in the second effective line 402 than in the first effective line 401. If it is advantageous to the player, the promotion effect of the effect symbol is executed. If not advantageous to the player, the promotion effect of the effect symbol is not executed. Then, in the scenario of executing the promotion effect of the effect symbol, if the winning of the gold symbol is won, the combination of the effect symbol showing the jackpot is established in the second effective line 402 and the winning of the silver symbol is won. If it does, the combination of the production | presentation symbol which shows the jackpot in the 2nd effective line 402 is not materialized.

9. Effects of the embodiment The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment first displays the success / failure result of the jackpot using the first effective line 401 in the multi-line reach production. The player's operation of the effect button 63 is accepted while the second active line 402 is displayed. Then, the pachinko gaming machine 1 changes to the jackpot winning mode using the second effective line 402 in response to accepting the operation of the effect button 63. Thereby, even after the notification of the winning of the jackpot on the first effective line 401, a sense of expectation of switching to the jackpot on the second effective line 402 is generated, and the interest of the multi-line reach production is improved. In other words, the announcement of success or failure of the jackpot and the switching (promotion) of the symbols are sequentially performed in one multiline reach production, so that the interest of the multiline reach production is improved.

10. Modifications This embodiment is merely an example and does not limit the present invention. Therefore, the present invention can be variously improved and modified without departing from the scope of the invention. For example, the numerical values (the winning probability, the number of time reductions, the setting values of various tables, the upper limits of various holding numbers, etc.) described in the present embodiment are merely examples, and may be appropriately selected.

  In addition, the embodiment is a so-called V chance machine (a gaming machine that is controlled to a high probability state based on passage through the specific area 39), but the transition to the high probability state is determined based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol. It may be configured as a gaming machine. Moreover, it is good also as a game machine carrying not only what is called 1 type jackpot but 2 sort jackpot. That is, the present invention can be suitably applied to gaming machines having various game characteristics regardless of the game characteristics of the gaming machine.

  Also, in the embodiment, the gaming state and the number of hours reduced after the jackpot game are determined based on the combination of the special symbol type and the gaming state at the time of winning, but only based on the special symbol type. Also good.

  Further, in the embodiment, the jackpot winning lottery is performed by the lottery based on the winning of the start opening, but the jackpot winning lottery may be performed in addition to the jackpot. And when winning a small hit, it is good also as a structure which performs the small hit game for a small win. As a small hit game, for example, the big winning opening may be opened for a short period (longer than the short opening during the big hit game and shorter than the long opening, for example, 2 to 3 seconds). In addition, it is not necessary to perform the winning / not-winning lottery for both the winning at the first starting port 20 and the winning at the second starting port 21, and it may be performed by either one.

  In the embodiment, the first start port 20 where the ease of entering the game ball does not change and the second start port 21 where the ease of entering the game ball can be changed are provided. It is good also as a structure which is not provided with the starting port 20. In this case, it is configured such that even when the electric chew is in the closed state, the game ball enters the starting port related to the electric chew.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, before displaying the combination of effect symbols indicating a big hit on the first active line 401, the operation of the effect button 63 is accepted and the shared effect symbol 8K is switched. The operation of the button 63 may not be accepted. However, by providing a period for the operation of the effect button 63 before executing the promotion effect, it is easy for the player to become familiar with the operation in the promotion effect, and the effect symbol corresponding to the jackpot winning in the first effective line 401 After displaying the combination, it is easy for the player to work on the operation of the effect button 63.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, after displaying the combination of effect symbols indicating the big hit on the first effective line 401, the big win indicated by the second effective line 402 is indicated by the first effective line 401. Although the promotion effect is executed when it is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot, the promotion effect may be executed regardless of the type of jackpot of the second active line 402. However, if the jackpot type is not promoted, the player's operation is less likely to occur. Further, when the type of jackpot is demoted, the player's mentality becomes worse and there is a possibility that the willingness of the game will be reduced. Therefore, it is preferable to execute the promotion effect when the type of jackpot is promoted.

  The processing disclosed in the embodiment mainly includes the CPU 82 of the game control microcomputer 81 of the main control board 80, the CPU 92 of the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90, and the image control microcomputer of the image control board 100. For example, it may be executed by a single CPU or a plurality of CPUs using a single control board. Further, the processing disclosed in the embodiment may be executed by a plurality of CPUs in at least one of the game control microcomputer 81, the effect control microcomputer 91, and the image control microcomputer 101. The processing disclosed in the embodiment may be executed in combination with other hardware in addition to the game control microcomputer 81, the effect control microcomputer 91, or the image control microcomputer 101. In addition, among the processes disclosed in the embodiment, a part of the processes of the game control microcomputer 81, the effect control microcomputer 91, or the image control microcomputer 101 may be executed by another microcomputer. In other words, the game control microcomputer 81, the effect control microcomputer 91, the image control microcomputer 101, one microcomputer including these, and other hardware are combined, and are all examples of means for executing various processes. Further, the process disclosed in the embodiment can be realized in various modes such as a recording medium or a method in which a program for executing the process is recorded.

  Note that a control method for realizing the functions of the gaming machine of the embodiment, a computer program, and a computer-readable storage medium storing the computer program are also novel and useful.

11. Inventions shown in the above-described embodiments In the above-described embodiments, inventions having the following configurations are shown. In the description of the means described below, the corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above-described embodiment, and reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of the invention are not limited to this supplementary note.

  The gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) according to the configuration of the invention has lottery information based on the entrance (first start port 20, second start port 21) and the entrance of the game ball into the entrance. Acquisition means (game control microcomputer 81, S214, S224), lottery means (game control microcomputer 81, S1402, S1408) for performing a big win lottery using the lottery information, and the jackpot lottery result Display means (special symbol display 41, game control microcomputer 81, S1406, S1412, S1702, S1704) for displaying the corresponding identification symbols in a variably displayed state, and during the variable display of the identification symbols by the display means In addition, on the basis of the command based on the lottery information, the display pattern of the effect symbol is a reach mode in each of the first effective line and the second effective line. An effect execution means (image display device 7, effect control microcomputer, S5410, S5411) for executing a chileen reach effect, and an operation means (effect button 63) for accepting a player's operation are provided. There are a plurality of types of jackpots to be won, and in the multi-line reach production, a combination of performance symbols related to whether or not the jackpot is won is displayed on the first active line, and the jackpot winning is shown on the first active line When a combination of performance symbols is displayed, in response to the player's operation being accepted by the operation means while the second effective line is being displayed, and the player's operation being accepted by the operation means The display is switched to the display of the combination of effect symbols indicating the winning of the jackpot on the second effective line (FIGS. 48 and 49).

  In the conventional multi-line reach production, the multi-line reach production is completed by arranging production patterns corresponding to jackpots in one of the effective lines. Therefore, there is room for improvement in multiline reach production. Therefore, according to the present configuration, even after notification of the jackpot winning on the first active line, the type of jackpot is switched by accepting the operator's operation and switching to the jackpot winning on the second active line. A sense of expectation is generated and the interest of multi-line reach production is improved. In other words, the announcement of success or failure of the jackpot and the switching (promotion) of the symbols are sequentially performed in one multiline reach production, so that the interest of the multiline reach production is improved.

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to the present configuration, in the multi-line reach production, when a combination of production symbols indicating a big win in the first active line is displayed, the reach mode of the second active line is the If a jackpot that is more advantageous to the player than the reach mode of the first active line is suggested, the player's operation with the operating means is accepted, and the reach mode of the second active line is the first active line Unless the jackpot advantageous to the player is suggested more than the reach of the line, the player's operation with the operation means may not be accepted. If the first active line on which the winning is displayed is more advantageous to the player than the second active line, the willingness to operate with the operating means is unlikely to occur. Therefore, it is preferable not to accept the player's operation.

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to the present configuration, a prize opening (first grand prize opening 30, second big prize opening 35), an opening / closing member (opening / closing member 32, opening / closing member 37) for opening / closing the winning opening, and the display When the identification symbol indicating the jackpot winning is displayed by the means, the jackpot game executing means (game control) for executing the jackpot game for performing the round game for opening the opening and closing member a predetermined number of times according to the type of the winning jackpot Microcomputers 81, S1006, S1007, S1008, S1009), and in the multi-line reach production, the combination of the first production symbols is the first execution of the round game in the jackpot game. The first jackpot is shown, and the combination of the second effect symbols is the second in which the number of executions of the round game in the jackpot game is larger than the first game. After displaying the second jackpot that is, and displaying the combination of effect symbols indicating the winning of the jackpot on the first effective line, the first effective line is set as the reach aspect in the first effect symbol, In the case where the second effective line is a reach form in the second effect symbol, a player's operation with the operation means is accepted, and the first effective line is determined in the second effect symbol. When the reach mode is set and the second effective line is set to the reach mode with the first effect symbol, the player's operation with the operation means may not be accepted. The number of executions of a round game can contribute to the player's advantage and disadvantage.

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to the present configuration, a prize opening (first grand prize opening 30, second big prize opening 35), an opening / closing member (opening / closing member 32, opening / closing member 37) for opening / closing the winning opening, and the display When the identification symbol indicating the jackpot winning is displayed by the means, the jackpot game executing means (game control) for executing the jackpot game for performing the round game for opening the opening and closing member a predetermined number of times according to the type of the winning jackpot Microcomputer 81, S1006, S1007, S1008, S1009) and the gaming state after the jackpot game, the normal state in which the winning probability of the jackpot in the lottery means is the first probability, and the lottery than the normal state Probability control means (game control microcomputer 81, S18) that switches to either one of a high probability state that is a second probability that the winning probability of jackpot in the means is high 2), and in the multi-line reach production, the combination of the first production symbols indicates a first jackpot in which the gaming state after the jackpot game does not become the high probability state, The combination indicates a second jackpot where the gaming state after the jackpot game can become the high probability state, and after displaying the combination of effect symbols indicating the jackpot winning on the first active line, the first In the case where the active line is set as the reach mode in the first effect symbol and the second effective line is set as the reach mode in the second effect symbol, the operation of the player by the operating means is accepted. In the case where the first active line is set as the reach mode in the second effect symbol and the second effective line is set as the reach mode in the first effect symbol, the player at the operation means Operation It may the not accepted. The transition to a high probability state can contribute to the player's advantage and disadvantage.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the present configuration, in the multi-line reach production, after displaying a combination of production symbols showing a big win on the first active line, the production design shown on the first active line Even if the player wins the jackpot corresponding to the second winning line, even if the player wins the jackpot corresponding to the effect symbol shown in the second active line, the operation means accepts the player's operation, When winning a jackpot corresponding to the combination of effect symbols displayed on the active line, winning the jackpot on the second active line in response to the player's operation being accepted by the operating means If the display is switched to the display of the combination of effect symbols showing, and the jackpot corresponding to the combination of effect symbols displayed on the second effective line before is not won, Serial even accept the player's operation on the operation unit, it may not switch on the display of a combination of performance symbol indicating the winning jackpot in the second active line. Even when winning the jackpot corresponding to the combination of effect symbols displayed on the first active line, by accepting an operation from the player, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the effect symbol will be switched. .

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the present configuration, in the multi-line reach production, the operation means accepts the player's operation before displaying the combination of performance symbols related to whether or not the jackpot is won on the first active line. In response to accepting the player's operation with the operating means before displaying the combination of effect symbols related to whether or not the jackpot is won on the first active line, It is good to display the combination of production symbols. By accepting the operation from the player before the operation received after displaying the combination of effect symbols related to the winning jackpot on the first active line, the player can easily become familiar with the operation and the player can easily work on the operation. .

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 3 Game area 7 Image display apparatus 20 1st starting port 21 2nd starting port 39 Specific area 41 Special symbol display 63 Effect button 81 Game control microcomputer 91 Effect control microcomputer

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The entrance,
An acquisition means for acquiring lottery information based on a game ball entering the entrance;
Lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery using the lottery information;
Display means for stopping and displaying the identification symbol corresponding to the lottery lottery result after the variable display,
A multi-line in which the display mode of the effect symbol is a reach mode in each of the first effective line and the second effective line based on the command based on the lottery information during the display of the variation of the identification symbol by the display means Production execution means for performing reach production;
With
In the multi-line reach production,
After displaying a combination of performance symbols indicating a winning jackpot on the first active line, switch to display of a combination of performance symbols indicating a winning jackpot on the second effective line,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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