JP2019041928A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of allowing display of information in a special game state to be notification easily understood by a player.SOLUTION: A round number image 73a for a remaining number of rounds is displayed in a round information display area 73 of a display screen 7a, and the round number image 73a is erased one by one for completion of each round. In a second ball entry information display area 75 of the display screen 7a, addition display of a ball entry count image 75a based on detection of ball entry into a major winning hole is performed in round game units, and a display mode of the ball entry count image 75a is set to an initial display mode at timing when predetermined time passes from completion of a round for each completion. As a result, completion of a round game and the remaining number of rounds by the completion can be reported so as to be understood easily, and a player's opportunity for confirming the number of entry balls into the major winning hole can be ensured in a round game after the completion of the round game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 45

Description

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

  Conventionally, a gaming machine that performs a variable display of identification information based on establishment of a predetermined execution condition and is controlled to a special gaming state advantageous to a player when the display result of the variable display becomes a specific display result is widely known. ing. In this type of gaming machine, when a special gaming state is entered, a round game that allows a game ball to enter the grand prize opening can be executed multiple times. Various information regarding the number of balls entering the mouth is displayed on a predetermined display device (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2000-31748 A

  The display of information in the special game state as in Patent Document 1 may be difficult to understand for the player depending on the display method (display mode).

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of displaying information in a special gaming state as an easy-to-understand notification for the player. .

In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention employs the following configuration.
That is, the gaming machine of means 1 is
This is a gaming machine that can control the special gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the fact that the display of the variation display of the identification information is changed to the specific display result based on the establishment of the predetermined condition. And
Round game execution means capable of executing a round game that allows a game ball to enter a predetermined variable entrance in the special game state a plurality of times;
Round information display means capable of displaying round information related to the progress of a round game in the special game state,
The gist of the round information display means is to change a display mode of the round information based on the end of the round game.

  In the gaming machine of means 1, in a special gaming state, a round game that allows a game ball to enter a predetermined variable entrance can be executed a plurality of times, and round information relating to the progress of the round game is displayed. The display of the round information is changed based on the closing of the variable entrance at the end of the round game. It is possible to notify the end of the round game by such a change in the display mode of the round information triggered by the closing of the variable entrance by the end of the round game.

  The “round information regarding the progress of the round game” means, for example, the number of executed round games, the time required for the execution of the round games executed in the special game state, and the unexecuted rounds. It means various information related to the progress (progress, progress) of the round game in the special game state, such as the number of games and the time required to execute the game.

The gaming machine of means 2 is the gaming machine of means 1 described above,
The round information display means displays, as the round information, information that makes it possible to recognize at least the number of round games that have not yet been executed among a plurality of round games in the special game state. .

  In the gaming machine of the means 2, among the plurality of round games in the special game state, at least information that makes it possible to recognize the number of round games that have not yet been executed is displayed as round information. This makes it possible to recognize at least the number of remaining round games (number of remaining rounds), including the next round game, by changing the display mode of the round information triggered by the closing of the variable entrance at the end of the round game. Can be notified.

The gaming machine of means 3 is the gaming machine of means 1 or means 2 described above,
In the special gaming state, it includes an entry information display means capable of displaying entry information relating to entry into the variable entrance,
The entrance information display means displays the entrance information based on the entrance to the variable entrance in the round game in the special game state, and the variable entrance by the end of the round game. The gist of the invention is that the display mode of the entry information is set to a predetermined initial mode based on the fact that a predetermined time has passed since the closing.

  In the gaming machine of means 3, in the special gaming state, in addition to the above-mentioned round information, it is possible to display the entrance information related to the entrance to the variable entrance, and the entrance to the variable entrance in the round game can be displayed. The entrance information is displayed based on the ball, and the display mode of the entrance information becomes the predetermined initial mode based on the fact that a predetermined time has elapsed since the closing of the variable entrance due to the end of the round game. ing. As a result, in addition to notifying that the round game has ended, triggered by the closing of the variable entrance due to the end of the round game, the entrance information based on the entrance to the variable entrance in the finished round game, It becomes possible to notify until a predetermined time elapses after the variable entrance is closed.

  In addition, “entrance information regarding entrance to the variable entrance” means, for example, the number and amount of game balls that have entered the variable entrance by round games, and the entrance to the variable entrance by round games. When the number of game balls that can be played is predetermined, the number of game balls that can be entered and the amount of game balls that can be entered, and the game profit such as prize balls are played based on the entrance to the variable entrance It means various information resulting from the game ball entering the variable entrance, such as the number and amount of game profits to be given to the player.

The gaming machine of means 4 is the gaming machine of means 3 described above,
The gist information display means displays at least information that makes it possible to recognize the number of balls that have entered the variable entrance in one round game as the pitch information.

  In the gaming machine of the means 4, at least information that makes it possible to recognize the number of entrances to the variable entrance in one round game is displayed as entrance information. This makes it possible to notify the recognizable number of balls entering the variable entrance in the round game until a predetermined time has elapsed after the variable entrance is closed due to the end of the round game.

The gaming machine of means 5 is the gaming machine of means 3 or means 4 described above,
The gist of the round information display means is to change a display mode of the round information before the predetermined time elapses.

  In the gaming machine of the means 5, the display mode of the round information changes before a predetermined time has elapsed since the closing of the variable entrance due to the end of the round game, that is, before the display mode of the entrance information becomes the initial mode. It has become a thing. As a result, the time when the display mode of the round information changes and the time when the display mode of the entry information becomes the initial mode can be made different, so that each information can be clearly distinguished and notified. It becomes.

The gaming machine of means 6 is the gaming machine of any one of means 3 to means 5 described above,
In executing the round game in the special game state, a predetermined interval time is provided between the end of the previous round game and the start of the next round game,
The gist is that the predetermined time is not more than the interval time.

  In the gaming machine of means 6, in the special gaming state, when the round game is executed a plurality of times, from “end of the previous round game” to “start of the next round game”, that is, in a plurality of round games An interval time is provided between each round game (between rounds). And the time (predetermined time) until the display mode of the entrance information displayed based on the entrance to the variable entrance in the round game becomes the initial mode after the round game is less than the interval time. Yes. Thereby, since the display mode of the entrance information becomes the initial mode before the start of the next round game, the relationship between the round game and the entrance information can be easily understood.

The gaming machine of means 7 is the gaming machine of any one of means 3 to means 6 described above,
Detection means capable of detecting a game ball that has entered the variable entrance,
An effective period setting means for setting an effective period in which the detection of the game ball by the detecting means is effective,
The effective period setting means at least a period from the start of the round game in the special game state to the elapse of the predetermined time after the variable entrance is closed by the end of the round game. Set,
The gist information display means displays the glide information based on the detection of the game ball by the sensing means during the effective period.

  In the gaming machine of the means 7, it is possible to detect the game ball that has entered the variable entrance by the detection means, and the effective period during which the detection of the game ball by the detection means is valid is at least: It is from the start of the round game in the special game state until the predetermined time elapses after the variable entrance is closed by the end of the round game (until the display mode of the entrance information becomes the initial mode). And based on the game ball detection by the detection means in an effective period, the entrance information regarding the entrance to the variable entrance is displayed. For this reason, for example, even if a game ball enters the variable entrance and is detected by the detection means just before the variable entrance is closed due to the end of the round game, this is reflected in the display of the entrance information. Is possible. Thus, after the closing of the variable entrance due to the end of the round game and until the display mode of the entrance information becomes the initial mode, the entrance information relating to the entrance to the variable entrance is notified without omission. Is possible.

  According to the present invention described above, the display of information in the special gaming state can be made intelligible for the player.

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

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described using examples. Hereinafter, the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine (bullet ball gaming machine) in which a game medium used for a game is a game ball and the game ball can be advanced by firing the game ball toward a game board surface. An example will be described. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine according to the following embodiment performs a special symbol variation display based on the entrance of the game ball into the starting port, and the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed when the special symbol variation display ends. In other words, it is a so-called “one type” pachinko gaming machine that can execute a big hit game (special game) in which a predetermined amount of game profit (for example, a prize ball) can be given to the player.

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

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

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

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

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

  Near the center of the game area 3, an image display device 7 (effect display device) made up of a liquid crystal display device is provided. The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is provided with an effect symbol display area 7b (also referred to as an “effect symbol display unit”) on which effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R (also simply referred to as “effect symbol 8”) are displayed. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R perform a variable display in synchronization with a variable display of a first special symbol and a variable display of a second special symbol, which will be described later. As a mode of the variable display, for example, there is a mode in which scroll display is performed in the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, the oblique direction, and the like. The effect symbol display area 7b includes, for example, three symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The left symbol display area displays the left effect symbol 8L, and the middle symbol display area displays the medium effect. The symbol 8C is displayed, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the symbol display area on the right. The positions of the left, middle, and right symbol display areas do not need to be separately provided, and the display areas of the left, middle, and right effect symbols may be the entire symbol display area (effect symbol display area 7b). .

  The production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (identification information) of the present embodiment are composed of numeric symbols (identification information type, symbol type) from “1” to “9”, respectively, and these numeric symbols are displayed in order. Has become. Specifically, the variation display of the production symbol 8 is scrolled in the vertical direction (from top to bottom in this example) in the order of “1” → “2”... “8” → “9” (ascending order). It is performed by displaying, and when it reaches “9”, it returns to “1”, and the scroll display is repeated until the end of change (stop display). In this embodiment, color information is included in each of the symbols “1” to “9”, and each symbol can be classified by color. Specifically, odd symbols “3” and “7” are red symbols (hereinafter also referred to as “red symbols”), and other odd symbols “1”, “5”, “9” "Is a green symbol (hereinafter also referred to as" green symbol "). The even symbols “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” are blue symbols (hereinafter also referred to as “blue symbols”).

  Displayed on a first special symbol display 41a (also referred to as “first special symbol display unit”) to be described later by a combination (stop display mode) of the left, middle, and right effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b. The result of the variable display of the first special symbol to be displayed and the result of the variable display of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 41b (also referred to as “second special symbol display unit”), that is, the special symbol The result of the determination of success / failure (also simply referred to as “correction determination”) is displayed so that the player can easily recognize it. In this embodiment, the order (stop order) in which the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are variably displayed are stopped and displayed is, in principle, “left → right → middle”. That is, the stop symbol with the first stop order is the left effect symbol 8L, the stop symbol with the second stop order is the right effect symbol 8R, and the stop symbol with the third stop order (the last) is the middle effect symbol 8C. . The first stop symbol in the stop order is also called the “first stop symbol”, the second stop symbol in the stop order is also called the “second stop symbol”, and the stop order is the third stop symbol. This is also referred to as “third stop symbol” or “final stop symbol”.

  Further, it refers to any of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the production symbol, and is also simply referred to as “symbol” or “identification information”. Furthermore, “normal figure” or “ordinary identification information” for the normal symbol, “special” for the special symbol, “special symbol 1”, “first special”, or “second” for the first special symbol. The special symbol is also referred to as “special diagram 2” or “second special diagram”. Further, the image display device 7 for displaying the effect symbol 8, the first special symbol display 41a to be described later for displaying the first special symbol, and the second special symbol indicator 41b for displaying the second special symbol are referred to as "identification information". Also referred to as “display means”.

  For example, if the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit, and the type of the big hit is a 16R big hit or a 6R big hit, etc., the three-digit identical double eyes such as “222” and “777” (specific mode, specific type) It is possible to stop and display the effect symbol in the display result). In addition, when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is unsuccessful, at least one symbol out of three symbols such as “637” and “373” is produced with a different pattern (non-specific mode, non-specific display result). It is possible to stop and display the symbols. Thereby, the player can easily grasp the progress of the game by looking at the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed. That is, the player generally does not directly grasp the result of the special symbol success / failure determination by looking at the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b, Grasp the effect symbols displayed in the symbol display area 7b.

  Here, among the stop display modes (symbol combinations) of the production symbol 8, the stop display mode (in the present embodiment, the doublet in this example) corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit is “big hit mode”, “ It may be referred to as “specific mode” or “specific display result”, and the stop display mode (in this example, a loose eye) corresponding to a case where the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is out of place is referred to as “outside mode” or “nonspecific mode” Or “non-specific display result”. Moreover, since it can be said that the stop display mode of the effect symbol 8 indicates the result of the variable display of the effect symbol 8, the stop display mode of the effect symbol 8 may be referred to as a “result display mode”.

  On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to displaying the game effect using the effect symbol as described above (effect symbol game effect), the jackpot game effect (special game effect) executed along with the jackpot game, Other game effects such as a demonstration effect for waiting for a customer are displayed. In the effect symbol game effect, the jackpot game effect, and the demonstration effect, in addition to effect symbols such as numbers, effect images other than effect symbols such as background images and character images are also displayed. The effect symbol game effect is also referred to as “variable effect”.

  The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 includes a first effect hold display area 9c (first effect hold display unit) for displaying a first effect hold 9a in accordance with the number of first special figure hold to be described later. There is provided a second effect hold display area 9d (second effect hold display unit) for displaying the second effect hold 9b in accordance with the number of second special figure hold to be described later (see FIG. 3). Depending on the display mode (the number of displays) of the first effect hold and the second effect hold, the number of stored first special figure holds and the second special figure hold display 43b displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a described later. It is possible to show the number of stored second special figure holds displayed in a manner that is easy to understand for the player. Furthermore, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 of the present embodiment, there is a production suspension corresponding to the currently changing special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol), that is, the digested special symbol suspension. A variable hold display area 9e for displaying a corresponding effect hold (first effect hold 9a or second effect hold 9b) is provided (see FIG. 3).

  Near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7, a center decorative body 10 surrounding the display screen 7a (effect symbol display area 7b) is provided. The center decoration body 10 is configured by a plastic (resin) molding, and is attached to the surface (front surface) of the game board 2 as a frame-like part (board part) having an open center. . The display screen 7 a of the image display device 7 can be visually recognized through the central opening of the center decorative body 10.

  A stage portion 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which a game ball can roll is provided at a lower portion of the center decorative body 10, and a hollow warp portion 12 is provided on the left portion of the center decorative body 10. It has been. The warp unit 12 is provided with a warp entrance and a warp exit. The game balls flowing down the game area 3 (left game area 3A) are received from the warp entrance and discharged from the warp exit, thereby allowing the game balls to be staged. Guide to part 11. The game ball guided to the rolling surface of the stage unit 11 can enter the first start port 20 described later with a higher possibility than the game ball not guided to the stage unit 11. In addition, the upper part of the center decorative body 10 has an electric decoration member (panel lamp 5) such as an LED, which can be turned on and blinking according to the gaming state, and is a decorative member that represents a character or a figure. 13 is arranged.

  A movable decorative member 14 (movable accessory) that can be operated in accordance with a game effect is provided behind the center decorative body 10. The movable decorative member 14 is usually hidden behind a frame (frame) that constitutes the center decorative body 10 and cannot be visually recognized as a whole. For example, for the execution of a game effect that has a relatively high probability of winning. Along with this, it appears on the front side of the display screen 7a, and most of it can be visually recognized. As a result, the player increases the sense of expectation for the big hit.

  Here, the production hold display areas 9c and 9d capable of displaying the production hold 9a and 9b corresponding to the special figure hold are also called “production hold display means”, and various production images corresponding to the game situation are displayed. The image display device 7 capable of performing a display effect by displaying is also referred to as a “display effect means”, and is a movable decorative member 14 capable of performing a movable effect by operating along with the game effect. Is also referred to as “movable rendering means”. In addition to the movable decorative member 14, for example, when the effect button 63 moves up and down or vibrates with the game effect, the effect button 63 can also be said to be “movable effect means”. In addition, the speaker 67 that can produce a sound by producing various sounds (sound effects) according to the game situation is also called “sound production means”, and emits various lights according to the game situation. The panel lamp 5, the frame lamp 66, and the decorative member 13 that can produce a light effect by emitting light are also referred to as "light effect means". In addition to these panel lamps 5 and the like, for example, the effect button 63 and the launch handle 60 have built-in electric decoration members such as LEDs as well as the decoration member 13, and the operation of the electric decoration members makes it possible to play a game. In the case of lighting / flashing in response, the effect button 63 and the launch handle 60 can also be said to be “light effect means”. Further, these “effect hold display means”, “display effect means”, “movable effect means”, “sound effect means”, and “light effect means” are also collectively referred to as “effect means”.

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

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

  Note that the special symbol variation display and the production symbol variation display based on the result of the special symbol success / failure determination result being “big hit” is also called “big hit variation” or “specific variation”. The special symbol variation display and the production symbol variation display performed based on the result of “out” is also referred to as “out-of-range variation” or “non-specific variation”.

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

  On the right side of the first starting opening 20 in the game area 3, a big winning device 31 provided with a big winning opening 30 (also referred to as “variable winning opening”) is provided. The special winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member 32, and opens / closes the special winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by a special prize opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5). Only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state, the special winning opening 30 can enter the game ball. In other words, the big winning opening 30 (the big winning device 31) is configured so that the opening and closing operation of the opening / closing member 32 causes the game ball to be unable to enter (closed state) and the game ball to be allowed to enter (closed state). Open state). The special winning opening 30 or the special winning device 31 is also referred to as an “attacker”.

  A gate 28 (game ball passage opening) through which a game ball can pass is provided in the right region of the game region 3. Based on the passing of the game ball to the gate 28, a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is obtained is obtained. When a predetermined condition is established, it is determined whether or not the second start port 21 is opened. When the symbol success / failure determination is executed, the normal symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination. When the winning normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second start port 21 is opened. Further, a plurality of general winning ports 27 are provided at the lower part of the game area 3. The first starting port 20, the second starting port 21, the big winning port 30 and the general winning port 27 are entrances that are used as an opportunity for paying out winning balls, respectively, and when a game ball enters each entrance. A predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are paid out at each entrance. Specifically, the number of winning balls at the first starting port 20 is “5”, the number of winning balls at the second starting port 21 is “3”, the number of winning balls at the big winning port 30 is “15”, and the general winning port 27 The number of award balls is “10”.

  In this way, the gaming area 3 in which a plurality of entrances (the first starting port 20, the second starting port 21, the big winning port 30, the general winning port 27, and the gate 28) and the like are arranged from the center in the left-right direction. It can be divided into a left game area (first area) 3A on the left side and a right game area (second area) 3B on the right side. The hitting method in which the game ball is fired so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called “left-handed”, and the hitting method in which the game ball is shot down in the right game area 3B is “right-handed” " Here, among the plurality of entrance holes, the first start opening 20 and the left general winning opening 27 are provided so that a game ball flowing down the left game area 3A among the game areas 3 can enter, The second start opening 21, the big winning opening 30, the right general winning opening 27 and the gate 28 are provided so that a game ball flowing down the right game area 3B among the game areas 3 can enter. For this reason, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, at the start of the game, in principle, aiming to enter the first starting port 20 by left-handed. On the other hand, when the winning / unjudging determination based on the entrance to the first starting port 20 becomes a big hit and the gaming state changes to a special gaming state or the like, in principle, the gate 28, the second starting port 21 and the big winning port are made by right-handing. It will aim to enter 30.

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

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

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

  The special symbol stop display is performed until a predetermined stop display time (determined display time) elapses. Then, if the special symbol that has been displayed in a stopped state is an out-of-order symbol (out-of-phase, non-specific mode) and the special symbol hold is stored at the time of the stop display, when the stop display time has elapsed, The oldest (earliest) special figure hold is digested, and thereby the next special symbol change display is started. In addition, if the special symbol that has been stopped is out of place and the special symbol hold is not stored at the time of the stop display, the special symbol's stop display state is maintained even after the stop display time has elapsed. Is done. On the other hand, if the special symbol that has been stopped is a jackpot symbol, when the stop display time elapses, it shifts to a jackpot game opening period, which will be described later, and the first round of the jackpot game is started through the opening period. . Note that the special symbol stop display time is generally "0.5 seconds to 1.0 seconds", and is set to "0.6 seconds" in this embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display 41 a is composed of eight LEDs indicated by “ip” and displays a special symbol corresponding to the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination. In this embodiment, three types of big hits are provided as a result of the first special symbol success / failure determination, “16R first big hit”, “6R second big hit”, and “6R third big hit” (see FIG. 8). The LED of the first special symbol display 41a can take a display mode (specific mode, specific display result) corresponding to each of the three types of jackpots. Specifically, when the result of the first special symbol winning / failing determination is 16R first big hit, the three LEDs “ijn” are turned on and the rest are turned off (16R first big hit symbol). If 2 hits are hit, 3 LEDs of “ino” are turned on and the rest are turned off (6R 2nd big hit symbol). If 6R 3 hits, 3 LEDs of “inp” are turned on. Is turned on and the rest is turned off (6R third big hit symbol). In addition, when it comes off, the two “lo” LEDs are turned on and the rest are turned off (outage symbol).

  The second special symbol display 41b is composed of eight LEDs indicated by “a to h”, and displays a special symbol corresponding to the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination. In this embodiment, two types of big hits, “16R fourth big hit” and “16R fifth big hit”, are provided as a result of the second special symbol success / failure determination (see FIG. 8), and the second special symbol display 41b. The LED can take a display mode (specific mode, specific display result) corresponding to each of the two types of jackpots. Specifically, when the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination is 16R fourth big hit, three LEDs “abd” are turned on and the rest are turned off (16R fourth big hit symbol). When 5 big hits are achieved, the three LEDs "abg" are turned on and the rest are turned off (16R fifth big hit symbol). In addition, when it comes off, the two “eh” LEDs are turned on, and the rest are turned off (outage symbol).

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

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

  The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit is digested when the special symbol based on the special figure hold can be displayed. The digestion of the special symbol hold means that the special symbol determination random number or the like corresponding to the special symbol hold is determined, and the special symbol variable display for indicating the determination result is executed. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the change display of the special symbol based on the entrance of the game ball into the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 cannot be executed immediately at the time of the entrance, that is, the change of the special symbol Even when a display is being executed or a special game is being executed, it is possible to reserve the right to determine whether or not a special symbol is appropriate for the entry, up to a predetermined number (4 in this embodiment). Yes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input from each sensor to the main control board 80, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, the first starting port sensor 20a, the second starting port sensor 21a, the gate sensor 28a, the big winning port sensor 30a, and the general winning port sensor 27a are connected as sensors that can detect the game ball. These various sensors are also referred to as “detection sensors” and “detection means”.

  The first start port sensor 20 a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 20. The second start port sensor 21 a is provided in the second start port 21 and detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 21. The gate sensor 28 a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The special prize opening sensor 30 a is provided in the special prize opening 30 and detects a game ball that has entered the special prize opening 30. The general winning opening sensor 27 a is provided in each of the general winning openings 27 and detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 27.

  Further, as the solenoids, the second start port solenoid 24 and the big prize port solenoid 33 are connected. These various solenoids are also referred to as “driving means”. The second start port solenoid 24 is for driving the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22. The big winning opening solenoid 33 is for driving the opening / closing member 32 of the big winning device 31.

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

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

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

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

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

  The sub control board 90 is connected to the image control board 100, the sound control board 106, and the lamp control board 107. The sub control board 90 (sub control part), the image control board 100 (image control part), the sound control board 106 (sound control part), and the lamp control board 107 (lamp control part) are displayed according to the game situation. It functions as an effect execution means for causing a corresponding effect device or member (effect means) to execute various effects such as effects, sound effects, and lamp effects (light effects). Also, for example, it functions as a notice effect execution means for executing various notice effects such as a chance eye notice, a hold change notice, a step-up notice, and the like.

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

  The effect indicator 102 is composed of two LEDs, and performs a change display and a stop display in accordance with the change display and stop display of the effect symbol 8, and the effect symbol 8 is turned on / off or a combination of colors. Is stopped and displayed in a display mode indicating the display result (result of special symbol success / failure determination). Similarly, the production first special figure hold display 103a and the production second hold display 103b are also composed of two LEDs. Then, by the lighting / extinction of two LEDs or a combination of colors, the production first special figure hold display 103a is displayed on the first special figure hold display area 43 and the number of hold displayed in the first production hold display area 9c. The display is controlled in a display mode that indicates the same number of held as the number of held. In addition, the production second special figure hold display 103b is displayed in a display form showing the number of hold displayed in the second production hold display area 9d and the number of hold displayed in the second special figure hold display 43b. Be controlled. This is because the character design is displayed on substantially the entire display screen 7a (effect design display portion), or the movable decorative member 14 is operated to display the effect design display area 7b (effect design display portion) of the display screen 7a. By covering, some or all of the various images displayed on the display screen 7a, such as the effect design 8, the first effect hold 9a, the second effect hold 9b, etc. may become invisible. Various indicators are provided. A VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided instead of or in addition to the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100.

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

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

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

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

  Next, the control (determination means) related to the determination as to whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment is correct is described. In the present embodiment, there are “big hit” and “off” as a result of the special symbol success / failure determination. In the case of “big hit”, the “big hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41, and in the case of “out”, the “off symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. When it is determined that the special symbol win / loss determination is a big win, a “special game” is executed in which the special winning opening 30 is opened with an open pattern corresponding to the type of special symbol that has been stopped (a big hit type). A special game executed as a big hit is also referred to as a “hit game”. The big hit game (special game) is a game advantageous for a player who can obtain a large amount of prize balls by entering a game ball into the big prize opening 30. It is also called “special gaming state”.

  There are a plurality of types of jackpots in this embodiment. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, as the big hits, “16R (round) first big hit”, “6R second big hit”, “6R third big hit”, “16R fourth big hit” and “16R fifth big hit” 5 types in total. Among these jackpots, “16R first jackpot”, “6R second jackpot” and “6R third jackpot” are jackpots related to the first special symbol, “16R fourth jackpot” and “16R fifth jackpot” Is a jackpot related to the second special symbol. In the special symbol display unit 41, the jackpot symbols corresponding to these jackpot types are stopped and displayed.

  Specifically, “16R first big hit”, “16R fourth big hit”, and “16R fifth big hit” are all “16” rounds, and the number of times the big winning opening 30 is opened in one round is “16”. The opening time of the big winning opening 30 in one round is a big hit of “25 seconds”. In both “6R 2nd big hit” and “6R 3rd big hit”, the number of rounds is “6”. The opening time of the mouth 30 is a big hit of “25 seconds”. However, if a predetermined number of game balls (hereinafter also referred to as “prescribed numbers”) enter the grand prize opening 30 before the grand prize opening 30 is opened and the opening time elapses. Even if the opening time has not elapsed, the special winning opening 30 is closed when a specified number of balls are entered. In this embodiment, the prescribed number is “10”.

  In addition, the round which comprises a big hit game is also only called "R", and is also called "round game." The 6R second big hit and the 6R third big hit are also collectively referred to as “6R big hit”, and the 16R first big hit, the 16R fourth big hit, and the 16R fifth big hit are also collectively called “16R big hit”. Furthermore, the jackpot game related to 6R jackpot (6R jackpot game) is also referred to as “first special game”, and the jackpot game related to 16R jackpot (16R jackpot game) is also referred to as “second special game”.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the gaming state after the end of the big hit game is shifted to a high probability state, a short time state, a high base state, etc., which will be described later, according to the type of the big hit that has been won (winning). In other words, if the result of the special symbol win / loss determination is a big hit and the type of the big hit is any of the above-mentioned 16R first big hit, 6R second big hit, or 16R fourth big hit, the gaming state after the big hit game ends. This will be described later as “a high probability state, a short time state, and a high base state”. On the other hand, if the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit and the type of the big hit is any of the above-mentioned 6R third big hit or 16R fifth big hit, the gaming state after the big hit game ends will be described later. “Low probability state, short time state, and high base state”. From this, the 16R first big hit, the 6R second big hit and the 16R fourth big hit can be regarded as “probable big hits”, and the 6R third big hit and the 16R fifth big hits are “non-probable big hits” (“normal big hit” or “normal big hit” or It can also be understood as “time and big hit”.

  If the first special symbol (Special Figure 1) is a big hit, the distribution probability to each big hit is 5% for 16R first big hit, 50% for 6R second big hit, and 6R third big hit. 45%. On the other hand, the distribution probability to each big hit is 55% for the 16R fourth big hit and 45% for the 16R fifth big hit when the big hit is determined in the determination of whether or not the second special symbol (special drawing 2) is successful. It has become. In other words, when the big hit is determined by the determination of winning / failing based on the entrance to the second starting port 21 (special figure 2 winning / notifying determination), the appearance rate (distribution probability) of 16R big hit is 100%. The appearance rate (distribution probability) for 16R jackpot is higher than the case where the jackpot is determined based on the hit determination (special figure 1 hit determination) based on the entry to the starting port 20. Thus, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, a game ball is placed at the second start port 21 rather than a big hit in a win / loss determination (special figure 1 hit / no-go determination) performed when a game ball enters the first start port 20. It is set so that the possibility of being a big hit in the hit / no-go judgment (special figure 2 hit / no-go judgment) performed after entering the ball is likely to be advantageous to the player. For this reason, the player plays a game in anticipation of entering the second start port 21. This is particularly noticeable during the operation of a later-described opening extension function in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 is increased (while the high base state is being generated).

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

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

  Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of gaming states by combining the functions of the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the opening extension function with respect to the special symbol and the normal symbol into the activated state or the deactivated state. For the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol), the state in which the probability variation function is activated is called “high probability state” or “probability variation state”, and the state in which the probability variation function is not activated is “low probability state” or “ “Normal state”. In the high probability state, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the special symbol success / failure determination is higher than in the normal state. In other words, in the normal state, the success / failure determination is performed using the normal state jackpot determination table, but in the high probability state, the high probability state jackpot determination table having a large number of special symbol success / failure determination random numbers. To determine whether or not it is correct (see FIG. 8A). That is, when the probability variation function of the special symbol is activated, the probability that the special symbol variation display result is a big hit (the stop symbol becomes a big hit symbol) is higher than when the special symbol probability variation function is not activated. The operation of the probability variation function is controlled by the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81). Therefore, the main control board 80 (the game control microcomputer 81) is a probability setting means that can set the winning probability (big hit probability) of the special symbol success / failure determination to a low probability (first probability) or a high probability (second probability). It functions.

  For special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol), the state in which the variable time reduction function is operating is called “short-time state” or “short-time state”. "Or" normal fluctuation state ". In the short time state, the average value of the variation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the variation display to the time of the fixed display) is shorter than the average value of the variation time of the special symbol in the non-short time state. That is, in the short-time state, the variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern table that is determined so that a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected more than in the non-time-short state (see FIG. 9). . As a result, in the short-time state, the digestion of the special figure hold is accelerated, and effective entry into the starting port (entrance that can be stored as special figure hold) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with smooth progress of the game. The operation / non-operation of the fluctuation time shortening function is controlled by the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81). Therefore, the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81) functions as a shortened variation state setting means capable of setting a shortened variation state in which the variation time of the special symbol is shorter than usual.

  The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) may be activated simultaneously, or only one of them may be activated. The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the normal symbol are operated in synchronization with the special symbol variation time shortening function. That is, the probability variation function and variation time shortening function of the normal symbol operate in the short time state of the special symbol, and do not operate in the non-short time state. For this reason, in the time reduction state, the hit probability in the normal symbol success / failure determination is higher than that in the non-time reduction state. Specifically, in the short-time state, the normal symbol random number determination table (normal random number) that is determined to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol-based determination table used in the non-time-short state, and the normal symbol per unit determination table ( Normal symbol determination) is performed (see FIG. 8C).

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

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

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, as described above, the game after the big hit game (after the special game) when any of the 16R first big hit, the 6R second big hit, and the 16R fourth big hit is reached. The state is a high probability state of a special symbol, a short time state of a special symbol, and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “highly accurate base state”. The high-accuracy base state is terminated when a predetermined number of special symbol fluctuation displays are executed or when a big hit game is executed. This highly accurate and high base state is a so-called “probable change state” for the player.

  In addition, the game state after the big hit game (after special game) when either the 6R third big hit or the 16R fifth big hit becomes the normal state (low probability state) of the special symbol, and the special symbol time is shortened. State and high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low probability and high base state”. The low-accuracy base state ends when a special symbol variation display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) or when a big hit is won and the big hit game is executed.

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

  In the high base state such as the low probability high base state and the high probability high base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by making the game ball enter the right game area 3B by hitting right. In the high base state, it is easier to open the second start port 21 than in the low base state, and it is easier to enter the second start port 21 than to enter the first start port 20. This is because the second starting port is more likely to enter the game ball than the first starting port. For this reason, a right-hand strike is made to allow the game ball to enter the second starting port 21 while passing the game ball through the gate 28 which is a trigger for determining whether or not the normal symbol is appropriate. This makes it possible to obtain a larger number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is present) as compared with a case where left-handed is performed. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is controlled to be lit in a predetermined manner, and notifies that the game ball should be launched aiming at the right game area 3B (right-handed instruction notification).

  On the other hand, in the low base state (for example, the low probability low base state), it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by making the game ball enter the left game area 3A by left-handed. In the low base state, the second start port 21 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and entering the first start port 20 is easier than entering the second start port 21. This is because the first starting port is more likely to enter the game ball than the second starting port. Therefore, a left turn is made to enter the game ball into the first start port 20. This makes it possible to obtain a larger number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is present) as compared with the case of making a right strike. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is turned on (display controlled) in a predetermined manner to notify that the game ball should be launched aiming at the left game area 3A (left-handed instruction notification).

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

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

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

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

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

  In the input process (S202) performed after the output process (S201), various sensors (first start port sensor 20a, second start port sensor 21a, big prize port sensor 30a, etc.) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. ) (See FIG. 5), the detection signal detected is read and stored as prize ball information in the output buffer of the RAM. Further, when the special winning opening sensor 30a detects a game ball, the special winning opening input command is stored in the output buffer of the RAM. Further, a detection signal from a lower plate full detection sensor (not shown) for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also fetched and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as lower plate full data.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In S316, the latest acquired random number value (acquired information) acquired in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) in the immediately preceding start sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit is read ( S316). Next, the acquired random number value related to the read second special symbol is determined (S317). In S317, the value of the random number counter for special symbol success / failure determination (the random number for special symbol success / failure determination) among the acquired random number values read out is a big hit according to the current gaming state (low probability state or high probability state) If the result of the determination is a big hit, the type of the big hit is further determined. In this determination by S317, prior determination (S1303, S1304) is performed prior to the determination (S1303, S1304) in the special figure 2 determination process (S1202) described later. This corresponds to so-called “hold prefetching”).

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

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

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

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

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

  In S320, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S320). If it is determined that the time reduction flag is ON, that is, it is in the high base state (YES in S320), the processing is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined in S320 that the time reduction flag is OFF, that is, it is in the low base state (NO in S320), the process proceeds to the pre-determination process after S321. Here, when the time reduction flag is ON, that is, when the current gaming state is a high base state, the opening extension function that increases the frequency of entering the second start port 21 is activated, and whether or not the special figure 2 is successful or not. The determination (see FIG. 8B) is easily performed. Further, in this embodiment, as will be described later, the special figure 2 reserved digest (change display of the second special symbol) is executed in preference to the special figure 1 reserved digest (variable display of the first special symbol) ( The so-called special figure 2 priority variation machine). In such a configuration, for example, when the preliminary determination of FIG. 1 is performed, the result is notified to the player by an effect such as a notice, and it is clearly indicated that the result of the preliminary determination is a big hit, By using the priority of special figure 2 reserve digestion, special figure 2 hold is intentionally lost at any timing (set to “0”), and the jackpot related to special figure 1 in which the result of the prior determination is shown is Technical intervention such as intentional generation is possible. It is not preferable from the viewpoint of game fairness that the player can adjust the occurrence timing of the big hit in this way. For this reason, when the current gaming state is not the low base state but the high base state (YES in S320), the processing related to the prior determination in FIG. Process).

  The processing of S321 to S323 is the same processing as that of S316 to S318 described above with reference to FIG. That is, the latest acquired random number value (acquired information) acquired in the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312) in the start port sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit is read (S321), A prior determination is made for the read acquired random number value (S322). Then, command data including game information related to this pre-determination is generated as a special FIG. 1 start entering command, and the command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S323). The prior determination (holding prefetching) in S322 is performed prior to the determination (S1603, S1604) in the special figure 1 determination process (S1207) described later.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Special figure operation processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special figure operation process (S207) after the ordinary figure operation process (S206). In the special figure operation process (S207), as shown in FIG. 21, the process relating to the special symbol display device 41 and the special prize winning device 31 is divided into four stages, and each of these stages includes a "special figure operation status 1, 2, 3". 4 ”. If the “special figure operation status” is “1” (YES in S1101), a special symbol standby process (S1102) is performed. If the “special figure operation status” is “2” (S1101) NO at S1103, YES at S1103), special symbol change processing (S1104) is performed, and when the “special symbol operation status” is “3” (NO at S1101, S1103, YES at S1105), the special symbol is confirmed The process (S1106) is performed, and when the “special figure operation status” is “4” (S1101, S1103, S1105 are all NO), the special electric accessory process (S1107) as a big hit game is performed. The special figure operation status is “1” by default.

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

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

[Special Figure 2 Decision Processing]
As shown in FIG. 23, in the special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202), first, as the determination value, the lowest area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b of the RAM (that is, the first special figure reservation first piece). The value (label-TRND-A) of the special symbol adequacy determination random number counter (the oldest storage) stored in the (RAM area corresponding to) is read (S1301). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1302). If it is not the high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, if it is the normal state, the big hit determination table for the normal state (the big hit determination value is "3" and " 397 "), a determination is made as to whether it is correct (S1303). On the other hand, if the state is a high probability state (YES in S1302), the determination is made based on the jackpot determination table for the high probability state in the jackpot determination table (S1304). In the jackpot determination table for the high probability state, the jackpot determination values are “3”, “53”, “113”, “173”, “227”, “281”, “337”, “397”, “449”. , “503”.

  When it is determined that the result of the big hit determination (S1303, S1304) is “big hit” (YES in S1305), the value of the random number counter for determining the big hit type (label-TRND-AS) is read and shown in FIG. The jackpot type is determined based on the jackpot type determination table shown (S1307), the jackpot symbol is determined based on the value of the random number for determining the jackpot type (S1308), the jackpot flag is turned on (S1309), and the process is terminated. . On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the big hit determination (S1303, S1304) is not “big hit” (NO in S1305), the off symbol is determined (S1306), and the process is terminated. In the case of determination of success / failure related to the first special symbol, the jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol, and in the case of determination of success / failure related to the second special symbol, it is for the second special symbol. The jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table. Here, the jackpot determination (special symbol success / failure determination) and the jackpot type determination determination may be referred to as “determination”, respectively, or may be referred to as “determination” including which jackpot symbol will be obtained by performing the jackpot determination. Good. In addition, these results may be referred to as “determination results”.

  Here, the round indicator 45 includes two LEDs, a 6R lamp and a 16R lamp (see FIG. 4). For example, when 6R jackpot is reached, the 6R lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is “6 ▲ 16RΔ”. When the 16R jackpot is reached, the 16R lamp is turned on at the timing when the corresponding jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is “6Δ16R ▲”.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Pattern Selection Processing]
In the special symbol standby process (FIG. 22), a special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1203) after the special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202). As shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a time-short state (whether or not the time-short flag is ON) (S1401). ). If it is determined in S1401 that the time-short state is not set (NO in S1401), that is, if it is not a time-short state, it is next determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S1402). If it is determined in S1402 that the big hit flag is ON (YES in S1402), refer to the non-time-short state big hit table (the portion corresponding to the non-time-short state and big hit in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9) A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1403). In this embodiment, any one of the fluctuation patterns P1 to P3 is selected. In this embodiment, if the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined. Next, the process proceeds to S1404.

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

  If it is determined in S1401 that the time is short (YES in S1401), it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S1408). If it is determined in S1408 that the big hit flag is ON (YES in S1408), the fluctuation pattern is referenced with reference to the short-time state big hit table (the portion corresponding to the short-time state and big hit in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). A variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1409). In this embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P12 to P14 is selected.

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

  After the variation pattern is selected as described above, other processing shown in FIG. 24 is performed (S1404), and the processing is terminated. In other processing (S1404), processing such as setting a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the selected variation pattern in the output buffer of the RAM is performed. Further, the variation pattern designation command set in this process is included in a variation start command described later, and is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output process (S201).

[Special figure 2 random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), first, the special figure 2 reserved ball number is decremented by 1 (S1501). Next, the storage location of the various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is one level lower (for example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is composed of an address space corresponding to addresses "0000" to "0003"). , The address “0000” side) (S1502). Then, “0” is set in the uppermost address space of the second special figure holding storage unit 85b, that is, the RAM corresponding to the fourth special figure holding fourth (when the upper limit number is stored). The area is cleared to 0 (S1503), and this process ends.

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

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

[Special Figure 1 Win / Fail Decision Processing]
As shown in FIG. 27, in the special figure 1 success / failure determination process (S1207), the process (S1601 to S1609) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202) shown in FIG. Therefore, detailed description of this process is omitted. However, since this process is related to the special figure 1, in S1601, the lowermost area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a of the RAM (ie, the RAM area corresponding to the first special figure reservation) is stored. The stored special symbol success / failure random number counter value (label-TRND-A) is read and processed.

[Special Figure 1 Variation Pattern Selection Processing]
As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1208), the process (S1701 to S1712) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) shown in FIGS. )I do. Therefore, detailed description of this process is omitted.

[Special Figure 1 Random Number Shift Processing]
As shown in FIG. 30, in the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number is decremented by 1 (S1801). Next, the storage location of the various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit is shifted down by one (S2002). Then, “0” is set in the highest address space of the first special figure reservation storage unit, that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth special figure reservation (when the maximum number is stored). Is cleared to 0 (S1803), and this process ends.

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

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

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

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

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

[Special symbol confirmation processing]
As shown in FIG. 32, in the special symbol confirmation process (S1106), it is first determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S2001). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S2001), it is then determined whether the determined jackpot type is a 16R jackpot, and if it is determined to be a 16R jackpot (YES in S2002), it is executed during the jackpot game. “16” is set to the value of the round counter for counting the number of rounds to be performed (S2003), and the process proceeds to S2009. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2002 that the big hit type is not 16R big hit (NO in S2002), since the final big hit type is 6R big hit, the round counter value is set to “6” (S2004), S2009 Move on to processing.

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

  In S2010, a jackpot opening command is set to start the jackpot game (S2010). In this embodiment, as the opening command, the first opening command corresponding to the 16R first big hit, the second opening command corresponding to the 6R second big hit, the third opening command corresponding to the 6R third big hit, and the 16R fourth big hit There are a total of five types of corresponding fourth opening commands and fifth opening commands corresponding to 16R fifth big hits. In S2010, an opening command is set according to the type of jackpot (starting jackpot) determined this time. Then, the main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) transmits the set opening command to the sub-control unit 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201), and receives the opening command. The unit 90 performs a predetermined game effect execution process based on the opening command.

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

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

  Next, it is determined whether or not the big hit end flag is ON (S2105). The big hit end flag is a flag indicating that all the operation processes (opening process of the big prize opening 30) of the big winning device 31 are ended (the big hit game is ended) in the big hit game. If the big hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), it is next determined whether or not it is the start time of the round (S2106). This is determined based on the big winning opening opening pattern set for each jackpot type described above. For example, if it is before the start of the first round, the determination is made based on whether or not it is the timing at which the opening period ends and the first release process of the first round is executed. If the first round has already been started, the determination is made based on whether the previous round has ended and the predetermined interval period has ended (interval time has elapsed).

  If it is determined in S2106 that it is the round start time (YES in S2106), a round start command for the corresponding round is set (S2107), and the big prize opening process is performed (S2108). In S2107, a round start command capable of specifying a round to be started is set, such as “1R start command” if the first round is started and “2R start command” if the second round is started. The set round start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output process of S201. In S2108, the opening / closing member is mainly used to open the special winning opening 30 based on the processing for enabling detection of the game ball by the special winning opening sensor 30a and the special winning opening opening pattern set in S2009 described above. A process of opening 32 is performed, and one round game is started.

  Here, regarding the detection of the game ball by the big prize opening sensor 30a, “valid (validation)” means that when the detection of the game ball by the big prize opening sensor 30a occurs, the detection is sent to the big prize opening 30. This means that it is treated (processed) as a normal entry. On the other hand, “invalidation (invalidation)” means that when a game ball is detected by the big prize opening sensor 30a, the detection is treated as an abnormal entry into the big prize opening 30 (big prize opening error). Means to process. In the present embodiment, the detection of the game ball by the special winning opening sensor 30a is in principle effective until a predetermined time (1 second in the present embodiment) elapses from the start of the round game after the start of the round game. This period is set as an effective period of game ball detection by the big prize opening sensor 30a. The game control microcomputer 81 that performs processing related to setting the effective period of the game ball detection by the special winning opening sensor 30a functions as “effective period setting means”. In addition, when it is not a valid period (invalid period), if the big prize opening sensor 30a detects a game ball, the detection becomes invalid and an abnormal entry to the big prize opening 30 (large prize opening error) has occurred. Is sent from the main control unit 80 to the sub-control unit 90. In response to this, the sub-control unit 90 performs a process related to execution of error notification that informs the outside of the occurrence of an abnormal pitch (a big prize opening error) to the big prize opening 30.

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

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

  Here, as the conditions for ending the round of the present embodiment, (1) the opening time of the big winning opening determined in the running round game (for example, “25 seconds”), that is, the execution time of the round game has elapsed ( 2) Two conditions are established: a predetermined number (for example, “10”) of game balls have entered a large winning opening in a round game being executed. If either one of the conditions is satisfied first, the round end condition is satisfied based on the previously satisfied condition. During the big hit game (round game), the round ends when the condition of (2) is satisfied as long as the game ball is fired without delay without causing an error or trouble that makes it impossible to launch the game ball. The condition is usually met.

  If it is determined in S2113 that the round end condition is not satisfied (NO in S2113), the process ends. If it is determined that the round end condition is satisfied (YES in S2113), a round end command for the corresponding round is issued. A set is made (S2114), and the special winning opening is closed (S2115). In S2114, a round end command capable of specifying a round to be ended is set, such as “1R end command” if the end of the first round and “2R end command” if the end of the second round. The set round end command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output process of S201.

  In the special winning opening closing process of S2115, the first predetermined time is set in the timer (first timer) for measuring the interval time and the process for closing the opening / closing member 32 of the special prize winning device 31. A process for starting the operation and a process for starting the operation of the timer by setting a second predetermined time in a timer (second timer) for measuring the elapsed time after the end of the round are performed. As a result, the special winning opening 30 is closed, and the interval period from the end of one round game to the start of the next round game is started. The interval time measured by the first timer, that is, the first predetermined time is a closing time for keeping the big prize opening 30 closed until the start of the next round game.

  In addition, the elapsed time after the end of the round measured by the second timer, that is, the second predetermined time, defines the end of the valid period of the game ball detection by the special winning opening sensor 30a, and the valid period is It corresponds to the remaining time until the end. Therefore, after the end of the round game (after closing the big prize opening 30 due to the end of the round game), the validity period of the game ball detection by the big prize opening sensor 30a ends at the timing when the second predetermined time elapses. Until the start of the round game, that is, until the interval time elapses, the detection of the game ball by the special winning opening sensor 30a is invalidated (invalid period). In this embodiment, the first predetermined time set in the first timer for measuring the interval time is “2 seconds”, and the second predetermined time set in the second timer for measuring the elapsed time after the end of the round is “1”. Seconds ". Therefore, after the end of the round game, before the end of the interval period (before the elapse of the interval time), the valid period of the game ball detection by the special winning opening sensor 30a ends. The second predetermined time measured by the second timer does not have to be “1 second”, and may be any time not longer than the first predetermined time (interval time or less) measured by the first timer.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the interval time has elapsed in S2116 (S2116). If it is determined that the interval has not elapsed (being in the interval period) (NO in S2116), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2116 that the interval time has elapsed (YES in S2116), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2117), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is “0” (S2118). ). If it is determined in S2118 that the value of the round counter is not “0” (NO in S2118), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the round counter is “0” (YES in S2118), a jackpot ending command is set as a jackpot ending process to end the jackpot game (S2119), and the jackpot ending period is started. (S2120), the big hit end flag is set to ON (S2121), and the process ends. Note that the value of the round counter becomes “0” when all the round games in the jackpot game to be executed are completed.

  In S2119, an ending command is selected from a plurality of predetermined ending commands according to the gaming state at the time of the big hit, the type of the big hit, the gaming state after the big hit, and the like. A command is set. The ending period (ending time) to be executed (set) is determined by the type of ending command set in this way. The ending period is a period that is set after all the opening operations of the big prize opening 30 in the big hit game are finished and before the variable display of the special symbol (direction symbol) can be executed. Also called. In the ending period (end period), the special winning opening 30 is closed. The effect executed during the “end period” is also referred to as “end effect (ending effect)”.

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

  If it is determined in S2105 that the jackpot end flag is ON (YES in S2105), the final round in the jackpot game has ended. It is determined whether it is the end timing of the ending period started in the process (S2122). If it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2122), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2122), the big hit end flag is turned OFF (S2123), and a game state setting process (S2124) described later is performed. Next, the big hit flag is turned off (S2125), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2126), and the process is terminated. Thus, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special figure operation process (FIG. 21). Note that the game control microcomputer 81 that executes the above-described special electric accessory processing (S1107) functions as “special game execution means” and “round game execution means”.

[Game state setting process]
As shown in FIG. 34, in the game state setting process (S2124), it is first determined whether or not the big hit game that has ended this time is related to a probable big hit (S2201). In the present embodiment, as described above, since three types of 16R first big hit, 6R second big hit and 16th fourth big hit are probable big hits, in S2201, which of these three types is applicable? Determine whether or not. If it is determined that the probability variation is a big hit (YES in S2201), the probability variation flag is set to ON (S2202), “10,000” is set in the probability variation counter (S2203), and the time reduction flag is set. Is set to ON (S2204), "10,000" is set in the hour / hour counter (S2205), and the process is terminated.

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

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2201 that it is not a probable big hit (NO in S2201), that is, if it is a big hit game related to a non-probable big hit (normal big hit), the time is shortened without turning on the probability variable flag. The flag is turned ON (S2206), and the time reduction counter is set to “100” (S2207), and the process is terminated. In this embodiment, as described above, two types of 6R third big hit and 16R fifth big hit are non-probable big hits (normally big hits), so when the big hit game related to one of these two types ends, The gaming state becomes a “low probability and high base state”. This low-accuracy base state is terminated when one of the following conditions is met: special symbol variation display is performed 100 times (special symbol success / failure determination is performed 100 times) and the next big hit occurs. To do. The time reduction counter and the probability variation counter count the number of times that the number of fluctuation displays of the first special symbol and the number of fluctuation displays of the second special symbol are added together. The gaming control microcomputer 81 that executes the above gaming state setting process (S2124) functions as “gaming state setting means”.

[Reserved ball count processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a reserved ball number process (S208) after the special figure operation process (S207). As shown in FIG. 35, in the reserved ball number processing (S208), first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number, the special figure 2 reserved ball number, and the normal symbol reserved ball number stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 are read out. (S2501). Next, the data on the number of reserved balls (the number of held balls command for transmitting the information on the number of held balls to the sub-control board 90) is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2502). The data related to the number of reserved balls (the number of reserved balls command) is output by the output process (S201) in the next interrupt process (S105), and the data related to the number of held balls (the number of reserved balls command) for each interrupt process. To the output buffer (S2502) and output processing (S201) are sequentially performed. When the sub-control unit 90 that has received the reserved ball number command determines that the special figure reserved ball number has increased or decreased based on the received held ball number command, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 responds accordingly. The display contents of the effect hold display area (first effect hold display area 9c, second effect hold display area 9d) are updated. Specifically, for example, when the number of special figure 1 reserved balls increases by 1 from “3” to “4”, the first effect hold 9a corresponding to the increased number of special figure 1 reserved balls “4” is displayed. It is additionally displayed in the first effect hold display area 9c. Further, when the number of special figure 1 reserved balls decreases by 1 from “2” to “1” (that is, when the first special figure hold is digested), the left end of the first effect hold display area 9c (special figure 1 hold) The first effect hold 9a displayed in the location corresponding to the number of balls “1” (see FIG. 3) is moved to the variable hold display area 9e (see FIG. 3), and the first effect hold is accordingly accompanied. The first effect hold 9a displayed in the display area 9c is moved (shifted) to the left by one.

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

[Power-off monitoring processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a power-off monitoring process (S209) subsequent to the reserved ball number process (S208). As shown in FIG. 36, in the power-off monitoring process (S209), first, it is determined whether or not a power-off signal is input (S2601). If there is no input (NO in S2601), the process ends. On the other hand, if there is a power-off signal input (YES in S2601), the current gaming machine status (whether it is probable or not, whether or not it is a winning game, the number of held balls, (S2602) is stored in the RAM (S2602), the power-off flag is turned on (S2603), and then loop processing is performed without returning to interrupt processing (FIG. 11).

[Sub control main processing]
Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 (control processing by the sub-control unit 90) will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the counter, flag, status, buffer, timer, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (sub control unit). When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided in the sub control board 90 reads out and executes the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG. 37 from the ROM of the sub control board 90. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, a CPU initialization process is performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) setting, various flags, status and counter reset are performed.

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

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

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

[Reception interrupt processing]
In the reception interrupt process (S4008), as shown in FIG. 38, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is sent to the external INT input section of the effect control microcomputer 91. It is determined whether or not an input has been made (S4101). If it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S4101), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is ON (YES in S4101), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 (S4102), and the process ends. . This reception interrupt process (S4008) is a process executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[2ms timer interrupt processing]
The 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is a process executed whenever an interrupt pulse with a 2 msec period is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 39, in the 2 ms timer interruption process (S4009), first, an input process for creating switch data (edge data and level data) is performed based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switches 63c and 63d (S4201). ). Next, lamp data output processing (S4202) for outputting lamp data for emitting lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 and driving data for driving the movable decorative member 14 (electrical drive source) are output. Drive data output processing (S4203). The lamp data and the drive data are created by a 10 ms timer interrupt process described later. Then, a watchdog timer process for resetting the watchdog timer is performed (S4204).

[10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is a process executed every time an interrupt pulse with a 10 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 40, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, a received command analysis process (S4302) described later is performed. Next, switch state acquisition processing is performed in which the switch data created in the 2 ms timer interrupt processing is stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 as switch data for 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4303), and the switch stored in the switch state acquisition processing Based on the data, switch processing for setting the display content of the display screen 7a is performed (S4304). Thereafter, other processes such as creating lamp data (data for controlling lighting of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) and updating the effect determination random number are executed (S4305).

[Received command analysis processing]
As shown in FIG. 41, in the received command analysis process (S4302), first, it is determined whether or not a start ball entering command is received from the main control board 80 (S4395). If it is determined (NO in S4395), the process proceeds to S4401, and if it is determined that a start ball entering command has been received (YES in S4395), the production hold information storage process (S4400) is performed and the process proceeds to S4401. To do. The production hold information storage process (S4400) is a process for determining various kinds of information (preliminary judgment result, jackpot type determination disturbance) included in the start entry command (Special Figure 1 start entry command or Special Figure 2 start entry command) received in S4395. (Game information such as numerical value, fluctuation pattern random number value, etc.) according to the type of special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) and the number of special figure holding balls at the time of sending and receiving the start incoming ball command (at the time of command generation) In the shift memory format, it is stored in a predetermined production hold information storage area of the RAM of the sub-control board 90. For example, if the received start pitch command is a special Fig. 1 start pitch command corresponding to the number of held balls "4" in Fig. 1, the pre-determination result and hit type included in the special map 1 start pitch command Are stored as special figure 1 production hold information in the area corresponding to the number of holds 4 in the special figure 1 production hold information storage area. The effect hold information stored in this way is used to execute various effects such as a change effect, a notice effect, and an effect mode, which will be described later. The contents stored in the production hold information storage area (production hold information) in the sub-control board 90 are stored in the special figure hold storage section (first special figure hold storage section, second special figure) in the main control board (main control section) 80 described above. This is consistent with the stored content (acquired information) of the hold storage unit. From this, it can be said that the production hold information storage area of the sub-control board 90 is also “acquired information storage means”.

  Next, in S4401, it is determined whether or not a variation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401). If it is determined that a variation start command has been received (YES in S4401), a variation effect start process (described later) ( S4402) is performed, and the process proceeds to S4403. If it is determined that the variation start command is not received (NO in S4401), the process proceeds to S4406 without performing the variation effect start process. In S4403, it is determined whether or not a variable stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4403). If it is determined that a variable stop command has been received (YES in S4403), the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. A variation effect end process to be ended is performed (S4404). In the variation effect end process (S4404), a variation effect end command for stopping and displaying the effect symbol 8 and ending the variation effect is set in the sub output buffer. When the set variable effect end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 displays the effect symbol 8 that has been variably displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. The stop effect is displayed, and the variation effect (effect symbol game effect) is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4403 that the change stop command has not been received (NO in S4403), the process proceeds to S4405 without performing the change effect end process. The variation effect refers to various effects performed in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol such as the variation display of the effect symbol 8 and the reach effect.

  Subsequently, in S4405, it is determined whether or not a jackpot game-related command is received from the main control board 80 (S4405). Here, the jackpot game-related command means that the game state controlled by the game control microcomputer 81 (main control unit 80) becomes a special game state, and the main control is executed when the jackpot game (round game) is executed in the special game state. It is a command transmitted from the board 80. Specifically, an opening command (see S2010) transmitted at the start of the big hit game (special game state), a round start command (see S2107) transmitted at the start of the round, and the big winning opening 30 in the round The command for entering the winning a prize opening based on the entrance of the game, the round end command sent at the end of the round (see S2114), and the ending command sent at the end of the big hit game (special game state) (see S2119) ) Etc. In S4405, it is determined whether or not any of these jackpot game-related commands has been received. If not received (NO in S4405), the process proceeds to S4407, and if received (YES in S4405). Then, the jackpot game related effect processing related to the execution of various jackpot game effects according to the type of the received command is performed (S4406).

  In S4406, for example, if the received jackpot game-related command is an opening command, an opening effect command for designating an opening effect corresponding to the type of jackpot specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer, and a round start command If so, a round start effect command that specifies an effect corresponding to the start of the round specified based on the command (effect corresponding to the start of the round) is set in the sub-output buffer. A pitch effect command for designating a pitch effect according to the game ball entering the big winning opening 30 specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer. If the received jackpot game-related command is a round end command, a round end effect command for designating an effect (round end corresponding effect) corresponding to the end of the round specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer. If it is an ending command, an ending effect command for designating an ending effect corresponding to the type of jackpot specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer.

  When the jackpot game-related command set in the sub output buffer is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 matches the jackpot game (special game state) and the progress of the round. Then, an effect related to the jackpot game such as an opening effect or a round effect (a jackpot game effect) is executed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7. In this embodiment, as a big hit game effect (round effect), a series of effect videos (movies) with a story is displayed as images from the first round to the final round (6R or 16R in this example) in the special game state. The information is displayed on substantially the entire display screen 7a of the device 7, and various information related to the big hit game (round game) is also displayed on the display screen 7a. The effect control microcomputer 91 is configured to execute the information display process (S4600) shown in FIGS. 43 to 44 as a subroutine of the aforementioned jackpot game-related effect process (S4406) as a process related to the display of the jackpot game information. ing. Details of this point will be described later.

  Finally, the processing of S4407 is performed, and this processing (reception command analysis processing) is completed. In S4407, as other processing, processing based on other received commands excluding the above-described various commands (for example, a normal symbol variation start command and a normal symbol variation stop command) is performed. In S4407, a process related to a round end timer that starts operation is performed by an information display process (S4600) described later, which is executed as a subroutine of the big hit game-related effect process (S4406). Details of this point will be described later.

[Variation production start processing]
Next, the variation effect start process (S4402) executed in the received command analysis process (S4302) will be described. As shown in FIG. 42, in the variation effect start process (S4402), first, an effect determination random number process for acquiring various effect determination random numbers such as a random effect determination random number, a notice effect determination random number, an effect symbol determination random number, and the like. (S4501) is performed. In this embodiment, the process of S4501 is performed at the timing when the variation start command is received from the main control unit 80, and a predetermined value (acquisition information) is acquired from each random number. Based on the acquired value (acquired information), the aspect of the effect symbol game effect (variation effect) to be executed, the aspect of the notice effect, the effect symbol to be stopped and the like are determined.

  Next, in S4502, the received variation start command is analyzed (S4502). The variation start command includes a variation pattern designation command (information for designating the variation pattern) for designating the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The information for designating the variation pattern includes the variation pattern information (P1 to P22) shown in FIG. 9, the game state information for designating the current gaming state, the determination of the first special symbol determination or the second special symbol determination. As a result, symbol information for designating the jackpot type is included (see FIG. 8). In addition, since there are a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the first special symbol and a variation corresponding to the second special symbol, by analyzing the variation pattern designation command, the effect symbol game effect to be started this time It is possible to determine whether the (variation display of the effect symbol) relates to the special figure 1 or the special figure 2. Note that the variation pattern information, the game state information, the symbol information, and the like can be used in processes other than the variation effect start process to be executed thereafter.

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

  Here, the effect mode is an aspect of the effect in the image display device 7. If the effect mode is different, some or all of the effect aspects of the game effect such as the notice effect and the reach effect are different. Specifically, the effect image displayed on the image display device 7 is effected such that the display mode (for example, symbol design, number design, etc.) of the effect symbol 8 is different, or the characters, items, and background images that appear are different. It depends on the mode. In addition, the effect design game effect and the jackpot game effect can be executed in a manner corresponding to the effect mode, and when providing a plurality of game effects (notice effect, reach effect, round effect, etc.), the effect mode Different game effects can be executed depending on the situation.

  In this embodiment, the production mode A and the production mode B are the production modes that can be executed when the gaming state is the low probability low base state, and the production mode C can be executed when the gaming state is the low probability high base state. The production mode is a production mode that can be executed when the gaming state is the high-accuracy high-base state, and the production mode E is either the low-precision high-base state or the high-accuracy high-base state. The production mode is executable. Therefore, when the production mode is any one of “A to D”, the player confirms the production mode to determine whether the current gaming state is the low probability low base state or the high probability high base state (probability changing gaming state). ). On the other hand, when the production mode is “E”, even if the player confirms the production mode, whether or not the current gaming state is the low probability high base state (short time state) or the high probability high base state (probability variation gaming state) It is difficult (impossible) to grasp (discriminate) whether or not. In that sense, the production mode E can be said to be a “probability non-notification mode”.

  Next, in S4504, a variation effect pattern determination table (not shown) for determining a variation effect pattern (variation effect pattern) to be performed using the image display device 7, the panel lamp 5, the movable decorative member 14, and the like is set (S4504). Specifically, the variation effect pattern determination table to be used is set based on the mode status (current effect mode) referred to in S4503 and the variation pattern designation command received from the main control unit 80. For example, when the variation pattern information designated by the received variation pattern designation command is “P1 (variation pattern P1)” (see FIG. 9), as a variation presentation pattern determination table, the big hit time corresponding to the current presentation mode A variation production pattern determination table is set. The variation effect pattern determination table is mainly for determining the execution mode of the effect symbol game effect (the variation pattern of the effect symbol etc.), and a plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables (mode status) corresponding to the effect mode (mode status). (Not shown) is stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90 in advance. In S4504, a table corresponding to the mode status (current effect mode) referred to in S4503 is selected and set from the variation effect pattern determination tables.

  Next, in S4505, based on the random effect determination random number acquired in S4501 and the variable effect pattern determination table set in S4504, a variable effect pattern suitable for the specified variation pattern is selected and set (S4505). . As the variation effect pattern, the variation mode of the effect symbol 8 displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b (execution mode of the effect symbol game effect) is set. Thereby, in the effect design game effect (variation effect), when the reach effect is executed (reach with effect design game effect) or when the character effect performed using a specific character (character effect design game effect), A case where the reach effect or the character effect is not executed (reach no effect symbol game effect) or the like is determined. The reach effect is, for example, that the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are all the same as the display pattern of the effect symbol 8 when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination indicates that it is a big win In the case where a mode (a big hit mode, a specific mode) is provided, two of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped) with the symbols constituting the big hit mode, and the remaining one Refers to an effect indicating whether or not the remaining one effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol that completes the jackpot mode in a state where the variable display is continued.

  Further, in S4505, based on the effect design determination random number acquired in S4501 and a stop design determination table (not shown), an effect design 8 (also referred to as “stop effect design”) to be displayed is determined and set. The effect symbol 8 that is stopped and displayed as a result of the effect symbol game effect is that the result of the special symbol determination is wrong. Among them, one effect symbol is different from the other effect symbols, and when it is out of reach, at least one effect symbol of three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R such as “635” is the other The production pattern is different. On the other hand, if the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit, and the 16R first big hit or the 16R fourth big hit is a double hit of “777”, the other big wins are numerical symbols other than “777”. It is considered to be a doublet. In addition, the stop display mode of the effect symbol 8 mentioned above is an example, and what can be stopped and displayed as the stop effect symbol when the big hit is made can be appropriately changed.

  In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the reach A, reach B, reach C, super reach (also referred to as “SP reach”) A, super reach B, super Reach C, character effects, and the like are set, and in S4505, based on the variable effect pattern determination table, any of these effects is performed or these effects are not performed (this is also referred to as “normal variation”). ) Is determined. Then, when the reachable effect game effect is executed, any reach effect is set based on the change pattern designation command and the change effect pattern determination table. Here, when the super reach effect is executed as the effect symbol game effect, it is set to be more likely to be a big hit than when the normal reach effect is executed. That is, it can be said that the super reach production is a game production with a high hit reliability (possibility of being a big hit) compared to the reach (normal reach) production. The reach effect can be set (executed) mainly when a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (see FIG. 9) having a variation time of 30000 ms or more is received.

  Next, in S4506, processing related to the setting of the notice effect (notice effect setting process) is performed (S4506). In the present embodiment, there are various types such as a notice effect (holding pre-read notice) based on the effect hold information (preliminary determination result) stored in S4400 and a notice effect (current change notice) related to the current special figure fluctuation display (fluctuation effect). In S4506, it is determined whether or not to execute each notice effect (execution presence / absence), and the execution pattern of the notice effect to be executed (notice effect pattern) is set in S4506. Or Specifically, based on the random number for determining the notice effect obtained in S4501 and the notice effect determination table stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, the presence / absence of the notice effect and the notice effect pattern are determined. A notice effect pattern is set based on the result.

  In addition, the storage contents of the production hold information stored in S4400 (the storage contents of the production hold information storage area) and the result of the special symbol success / failure determination specified by the analysis result of the change start command in S4502 The result of the determination of whether or not it relates to the display), and the notice effect pattern set in S4506 based on the variation pattern information of the special symbol specified by the analysis result of the variation start command (the variation pattern and the stop symbol related to the current special diagram variation display) That is, the type of notice effect to be executed (notice type), the form, the presence / absence of the notice effect, and the like are different. Also, when executing a notice effect, one of the plurality of notice effects may be performed (one kind of notice effect), or two or more notice effects (multiple kinds of notice effects) may be combined. In other words, a plurality of types of notice effects may be performed at each execution timing during one variation display (during variation effects).

  Next, in S4507, the sub output buffer includes a variable effect start command for starting the effect symbol game effect (change effect display, notice effect, etc.) based on the change effect pattern set in S4505 and the notice effect pattern set in S4506. Set (S4507) and finish the variation production start process. When the variation effect start command set in S4507 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 determines the variation effect pattern specified based on the variation effect start command, that is, S4505. Preliminary effect image data specified based on predetermined change effect image data (image data indicating change start, change in progress, change stop, etc. of the effect design 8) corresponding to the change effect pattern set in (1). That is, the predetermined notice effect image data corresponding to the notice effect pattern set in S4506 is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the image display device 7 displays the change effect, the notice effect, and the like based on the read image data. Run on screen 7a. Moreover, the fluctuation display (flashing display) by two LEDs on the effect display 102 is also executed.

[Information display processing]
Next, the information display process (S4600) executed as one of the subroutines in the jackpot game-related effect process (S4406) described above will be described based on FIG. 43 and FIG. The information display process (S4600) is mainly related to the jackpot game (round game) from the start of the first round of jackpot game (special game state) to the end of the final round (6R or 16R in this embodiment). Various information (big hit game information) to be displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, and the display mode (display contents) is updated (changed) according to the progress status of the big hit game (round game) depending on the information type. ).

  Here, the jackpot game information displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 45A shows an example of display contents (screen configuration) on the display screen 7a when a jackpot game (16R jackpot game) related to 16R jackpot is performed. In FIG. 45 (a), illustration of an effect movie (movie) displayed on substantially the entire display screen 7a from the first round (1R) to the last round (final R) is omitted. The game information is displayed on the layer located on the near side of the effect video, and is displayed superimposed on the effect video. Further, in FIG. 45, the outer edge of the information display area for displaying the jackpot game information is indicated by a broken line, but this broken line is provided for convenience of explanation and is not displayed on the display screen 7a. Absent.

  As shown in FIG. 45 (a), a plurality of information display areas for displaying jackpot game information are provided at the top and bottom of the display screen 7a. Specifically, a launch direction information display area 71 is provided at approximately the center of the upper portion of the display screen 7a, a first incoming ball information display area 72 is provided on the right side (upper right of the screen), and the launch direction information display area 71 is further provided. In addition, a horizontally long round information display area 73 extending in the left-right direction of the display screen 7a is provided below the first entrance information display area 72. In addition, an attacker information display area 74 is provided on the lower right side of the display screen 7a, and a second entrance information display area 75 is provided below the attacker information display area 74.

  Among these, in the firing direction information display area 71, a right-handed image 71a for instructing a right-hand shot is displayed as the firing direction information for instructing the direction of the game ball. Further, in the first pitch information display area 72, a prize ball that is paid out based on a game ball entered into the big prize opening 30 as first ball entry information related to the entry into the big prize opening 30. A prize ball count image 72a representing the number, that is, the number of winning prize balls of the player is displayed. Further, the round information display area 73 represents the number of round games that have not yet been executed in the currently executed big hit game (special game state), that is, the number of remaining rounds that can be executed, as round information regarding the progress of the round game. A round number image 73a is displayed. Also, in the attacker information display area 74, an attacker release image 74a representing the opening of the special winning opening 30 is displayed as the attacker information related to the special winning opening 30 (attacker). Further, in the second entry information display area 75, as second entry information related to entry to the grand prize opening 30, game balls that entered the big prize opening 30 in one round game are displayed. When the number of game balls exceeding the specified number (“10” in this example) enters the big winning opening 30 in one round game, and the count image 75a representing the number (number of balls entered). A surplus ball generation image 75b representing that fact is displayed.

  The right-handed image 71a includes an image (character image) representing a “right-handed” character and an image (right arrow image) representing a “right arrow symbol (sbol)” pointing in the right direction. Displayed from the start to the end of the game (special game state). Further, when the gaming state after the big hit game is in the high base state, the high base state is also displayed until the high base state ends (until the low base state is reached). Therefore, the processing related to the display of the right-handed image 71a is not performed in the information display processing (S4600). For example, the processing for starting the display of the right-handed image 71a is performed together with the processing related to the opening effect, The process of ending the display (erasing the right-handed image 71a) is performed together with the process related to the ending effect.

  The winning ball count image 72a is composed of an image (numerical image) capable of displaying a five-digit number from “00000” to “99999” and a character image of “pt”, and a game ball is detected by the special winning opening sensor 30a. Based on (that is, detection of entering the winning prize opening 30), a 5-digit number image is added and displayed (counted up) from “00000”. That is, the initial display mode of the winning ball count image 72a is “00000pt”, and the display mode of the winning ball count image 72a (numerical image) is based on the detection of entering the winning ball 30 from here. Updated (changed) by addition display. In this embodiment, since 15 prize balls are paid out for each game ball entered into the big prize opening 30, the prize ball count image 72a (numerical image) increases in units of 15. The prize ball count image 72a represents the number of prize balls paid out in one big hit game (the number of prize balls won by the player). In this embodiment, the prize ball count image 72a is generated in a low probability and low base state. If the big hit (so-called “first hit”) is a probable big hit, and then a big hit (so-called “continuous change”) occurs again with a high accuracy and high base, the initial hit and the continuous change will be It represents the total number of prize balls. Therefore, in this embodiment, the winning ball count image 72a (numerical image) can be displayed from “00000” to “99999”. The processing related to the display of the prize ball count image 72a is performed in the information display processing (S4600).

  The round number image 73a is composed of a star-shaped symbol image, and represents the number of remaining rounds that can be executed by the number of round number images 73a (symbol images) displayed in the round information display area 73. Yes. In this embodiment, since “6R big hit” and “16R big hit” are provided as the big hit types when the number of rounds is used as a reference, six round number images at the beginning of the 6R big hit (first round). 73a is displayed, and 16 round number images 73a are displayed at the beginning of the 16R jackpot (first round). As the round progresses, the round number image 73a (symbol image) is erased, and the number of round number images 73a (symbol images) displayed in the round information display area 73 decreases. The process related to the display of the round number image 73a is performed in the information display process (S4600).

  The attacker open image 74a is made up of an image (character image) representing a character "opening an attacker" and an image (lower right arrow image) representing a "lower right arrow symbol (symbol)" pointing to the lower right. Displayed at least during a round game. The process related to the display of the attacker open image 74a is performed in the information display process (S4600).

  The winning count image 75a is an image (numerical image) that can display a two-digit number from “00” to “99”, and a game ball is detected by the big winning opening sensor 30a (that is, the big winning opening 30). 2 digit numerical images are added and displayed (counted up) from “00”. In other words, the initial display mode of the pitch count image 75a is “00”, and the display mode of the pitch count image 75a is updated by the addition display of the numeric image based on the detection of the pitch entering from here to the big winning opening 30. (Be changed. This winning count image 75a represents the number of winning balls 30 in one round (one round game), but in this embodiment, the prescribed number of winning holes 30 per round. Therefore, the maximum value of the number of entered balls displayed by the entered ball count image 75a is “10” in principle.

  Although the prescribed number of the grand prize opening 30 is “10”, game balls exceeding the prescribed number such as “11” or “12” enter the grand prize opening 30 in one round game. There is also a possibility. For example, in one round game, in a state where the number of balls entered into the grand prize opening 30 is nine, a plurality of game balls flow down toward the big prize opening 30 and the plurality of these balls In some cases, all the game balls enter the grand prize opening 30. As described above, a plurality of game balls continuously enter the big winning opening 30 immediately before the end of the round game (immediately when the attacker closes), thereby exceeding the prescribed number (also referred to as “surplus entry ball”). Can occur. When such a surplus ball is generated, an addition display of the count-in image 75a is also performed for the surplus ball, and a surplus ball generation image 75b representing the occurrence of the surplus ball is counted as a count. It is displayed on the left side of the image 75a. The surplus ball generation image 75b is composed of an image (character image) representing the characters “Great”. The processing relating to the display of the entrance count image 75a and the surplus entrance ball generation image 75b is performed by information display processing (S4600).

  Here, the launch direction information display area 71 is also referred to as “launch direction information display means”, and the first entrance information display area 72 and the second entrance information display area 75 are also referred to as “entrance information display means”. The round information display area 73 is also referred to as “round information display means”, and the attacker information display area 74 is also referred to as “big prize opening information display means”. These information display areas 71 to 75 are also collectively referred to as “information display means”. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 and the image control microcomputer 101 that perform display control of each of the information display areas 71 to 75 are also referred to as “information display execution means”.

  Processing related to image display (information display) in each information display area on the display screen 7a is performed in information display processing (S4600). As shown in FIG. 43, in the information display process (S4600), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game related command received in S4405 is a round start command (S4601). If NO in S4601, the process proceeds to S4605, and if it is a round start command (YES in S4601), it is determined whether or not the command is a “1R start command” indicating the start of the first round (S4602). . As a result, if it is a 1R start command (YES in S4602), a round number display start command and an attacker release command are set in the sub output buffer (S4603, S4604), and if it is not a 1R start command (NO in S4602), S4603 The attacker release command is set in the sub output buffer without performing the above process (S4604).

  When the round number display start command set in S4603 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 displays the round number image corresponding to the current jackpot type (round number). The image data 73a is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and round information display based on the read image data is executed in the round information display area 73 on the display screen 7a. At this time, the number-of-rounds image 73a displayed in the round information display area 73 is 16 star symbol images if the current big hit (the currently executed big hit game) is 16R big hit (FIG. 45 (a)). , (B)), if it is 6R big hit, it becomes six star-shaped symbol images (see FIG. 45 (b)). Thereby, with the start of the first round in the big hit game (special game state), the display of the round number image 73a representing the number of remaining rounds that can be executed including the first round is started, The number of rounds is notified to the player so that it can be recognized. The current jackpot type (number of rounds) can be specified based on the opening command transmitted from the main control unit 80 at the start of the jackpot game (special game state), for example.

  Further, when the attacker release command set in S4604 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 transmits the image data of the attacker release image 74a to the ROM of the image control board 100. The attacker information display by the read image data is executed in the attacker information display area 74 on the display screen 7a. Thereby, with the start of the round, the display of the attacker opening image 74a indicating the opening of the big winning opening 30 is started, and the display shows that the big winning opening 30 is open (that is, the round game is being played). Is notified to the player so that it can be recognized.

Next, in S4605, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game-related command received in S4405 is a round end command (S4605). If it is not a round end command (NO in S4605), the process of S4609 shown in FIG. If it is a round end command (YES in S4605),
The attacker close command and the 1-round erase command are set in the sub output buffer (S4606, S4607), and the round end timer starts operating (S4608).

  When the attacker close command set in S4606 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by command transmission processing (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 erases the attacker open image 74a displayed in the attacker information display area 74. To do. As a result, the player disappears from the screen of the attacker release image 74a at the end of each round, and the player is notified that the opening of the big prize opening 30 has been completed (the big prize opening 30 has been closed). The

  When the one-round erase command set in S4607 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 displays the round number image displayed in the round information display area 73. One 73a (symbol image) is deleted from the right end. For example, as shown in FIG. 45 (b), the 16 rounds that have been displayed in the round information display area 73 until the end of the 1R round (the closing of the big prize opening 30) is 16R. Of the number images 73a (symbol images), one round number image 73a at the right end is deleted, and thereafter, every time the round ends, the round number images 73a are deleted one by one in order from the right end, and in the final round (for example, 16R) The remaining number of rounds is “0”, and all the round number images 73a are deleted (not displayed). Thus, at the end of each round, the number-of-rounds image 73a disappears from the screen one by one (subtracted display), so that the player can recognize that the number of remaining rounds decreases by one round. Informed.

  Furthermore, the round end timer that starts the operation in S4608 measures the elapsed time from the end of the round (the closing of the special winning opening 30). In this embodiment, the time (predetermined time) measured by the timer is “ 1 second ". This time of “1 second” is the time (second predetermined time) measured by the second timer in the above-mentioned special winning opening closing process (S2115), that is, the effective period of the game ball detection by the special winning opening sensor 30a. It is the same as the time that defines the end. This round end timer is for defining the timing for returning the display mode of the pitch count image 75a displayed in the second pitch information display area 75 during the round game to the initial display mode after the round game ends. . Note that the elapsed time from the end of the round measured by the round end timer (the closing of the big prize opening 30) does not have to be “1 second”, and the display mode of the entrance count image 75a is initialized before the start of the next round game. Any time may be used as long as the display mode can be set. That is, it may be less than the interval time.

  Next, in S4609 (FIG. 44), it is determined whether or not the jackpot game-related command received in S4405 is a winning game entrance command (S4609). If it is not a winning game entrance command (S4609) NO), this process is completed, and if it is a big winning entrance command (YES in S4609), the big winning entrance entrance counter is incremented by “1” (S4610), and the winning ball count command and the entering count command are sub Set in the output buffer (S4611, S4612). The winning prize entry counter is for the sub-control part 90 to count the number of entries to the winning entry 30 per round based on the winning entry entry command from the main control unit 80. (Big prize counting means).

  When the prize ball count command set in S4611 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 adds image data for addition display of the prize ball count image 72a (numeric image). Is read out from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the entry information display (first entry information display) based on the read image data is executed in the first entry information display area 72 on the display screen 7a. The prize ball count image 72a (numerical image) displayed in the first entry information display area 72 increases in units of 15 for each prize ball count command, starting from “00000pt” which is the initial display mode. As a result, a winning ball count image 72a (numerical image) representing the number of winning balls is added and displayed based on the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening 30, and the winning ball that is paid out during the big hit game is displayed. The number (the number of winning prize balls) is notified so that the player can recognize it.

  Further, when the incoming ball count command set in S4612 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 performs addition display of the incoming ball count image 75a (numerical image). Image data is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the entry information display (second entry information display) based on the read image data is executed in the second entry information display area 75 on the display screen 7a. The entrance count image 75a (numerical image) displayed in the second entrance information display area 75 is incremented by 1 for each entrance count command starting from “00” which is the initial display mode. As a result, a count-in image 75a (numerical image) representing the number of pitched balls (including the number of surplus balls when surplus balls are generated) is added based on the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening 30. The displayed number makes it possible for the player to recognize the number of game balls that have entered the grand prize opening 30 in one round game (including the number of extra balls that have been added). It is notified as follows.

  It should be noted that the entry count image 75a displayed in the second entry information display area 75 returns to its initial display form (initialized) during each round (interval period) from 1R to final R. The initialization timing is specified based on the aforementioned round end timer. In the present embodiment, as described above, the round end timer starts operating based on the end of the round (the closing of the big prize opening 30) (S4608), but the production control microcomputer 91 sets the round end timer to the above-described round end timer. When the elapsed time from the end of the round (the closing of the big prize opening 30) measured by the timer is “1 second” as referred to in the processing of S4407 (see FIG. 41), a pitch counting initialization command is issued. Set to sub output buffer. When this entrance count initialization command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 displays image data ("00") related to the initial display mode of the entrance count image 75a. (Numerical image data) is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and a display based on the read image data (initialization of the display mode of the entrance count image 75a) is performed on the second entrance information display area 75 on the display screen 7a. Run with. As a result, after the round ends (after closing the big prize opening 30), the display mode of the entrance count image 75a in the second entrance information display area 75 is initially set at a timing when a predetermined time (1 second in this example) has elapsed. It becomes a display mode.

  Next, in S4613, it is determined whether or not the value (count value) of the special winning entrance entrance counter (“count value”) is greater than “10” (NO in S4613). Is larger than "" (YES in S4613), the surplus ball command is set in the sub output buffer (S4614). When this surplus ball command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 displays image data of the surplus ball generation image 75b (in this example, a character image of “Great”). Is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the surplus ball generation display based on the read image data is executed in the second ball information display area 75 on the display screen 7a. Thereby, in the 2nd entrance information display field 75, in addition to the display (addition display) of the entrance count image 75a based on the entrance of the game ball to the big winning opening 30, the surplus entrance ball representing the occurrence of the surplus entrance ball The generated image 75b is displayed, and the display notifies the player that the occurrence of the extra ball can be recognized.

[Effects of Example]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, the jackpot game information is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 when executing the jackpot game (special game state) constituted by a plurality of round games, Various information regarding the progress of the jackpot game is notified. Among them, in the round information display area 73 on the display screen 7a, the round number image 73a (symbol image) corresponding to the number of remaining rounds is displayed at the start of the first round of the big hit game, and then the big hit game ends. Until then, the number of round images 73a is erased one by one at the end of each round game. In addition, in the second entrance information display area 75 on the display screen 7a, a entrance count image 75a indicating the number of entrances to the big prize opening 30 is displayed. The addition display of the ball count image 75a is performed in round game units. Then, after the end of the round game (after closing the big prize opening 30 due to the end of the round game), the display mode of the entrance count image 75a is initially displayed at the timing when a predetermined time (“1 second” in this embodiment) has elapsed. It returns to the mode (initialized).

  Thereby, the player easily recognizes that the round game has ended and the remaining number of rounds due to the end by the change in the display mode of the round number image 73a in the round information display area 73 (deletion of the round number image 73a). It is possible to make notifications so that they can be easily understood. After that, after the round game ends, until the predetermined time (“1 second” in this embodiment) elapses, the display mode of the entrance count image 75a in the second entrance information display area 75 is the end round. Since the number of balls entered into the big prize opening 30 related to the game is maintained, it is ensured that the player can confirm the number of balls entered into the big prize opening 30 in the round game after the round game is finished. It becomes possible to do.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the display number of the round number image 73a in the round information display area 73 is immediately reduced by the end of the round game, and then before the start of the next round game (before the interval time elapses). ), The display mode of the incoming count image 75a in the second incoming information display area 75 returns to the initial display mode. As a result, it is possible to clearly distinguish and inform information regarding the progress of the round game and the information on the attacker entering the round game. In particular, in the present embodiment, the round information display area 73 is provided horizontally above the center of the display screen 7a and in the horizontal direction of the screen, and the second incoming information display area 75 is provided from the center of the display screen 7a. Since it is provided at the lower right and at the lower right of the screen and is separated from each other, the effect of distinguishing and notifying each information in an easy-to-understand manner becomes remarkable.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the detection of the game ball by the big winning opening sensor 30a is still effective after the end of the round game until the display mode of the pitch count image 75a becomes the initial display mode. It has become. As a result, it is possible to notify the entrance to the big winning opening 30 and the extra entrance ball just before the end of the round game without omission.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, after the round game is finished, the time until the display mode of the incoming count image 75a becomes the initial display mode ("1 second" in this embodiment) is between round games. Therefore, before the next round game is started, the display mode of the incoming count image 75a is necessarily the initial display mode. Thereby, since the display of the entrance count image 75a related to the previous round game (the display of the number of entrance to the big winning opening 30) does not erode to the next round game, the display of the entrance count image 75a and the round It becomes possible to make the relationship with the game easier to understand.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a first ball information display area 72 on the display screen 7a displays a winning ball count image 72a representing the number of winning balls of the player in the big hit game. The addition display of the winning ball count image 72a is performed in units of a big hit game (including the consecutive portion) based on the detection of entering the winning hole 30. By displaying the prize ball count image 72a in the first entry information display area 72 as described above, the number of prize balls paid out during the big hit game (the number of awarded prize balls) can be notified visually and easily. Become. In particular, in this embodiment, the first incoming information display area 72 is provided above the center of the display screen 7a and at the upper right of the screen, and the second incoming information display area 75 is provided below the center of the display screen 7a. Since the two are provided at the lower right of the screen and are separated from each other, it is possible to clearly distinguish and notify the number of winning balls and the number of winning balls for entering the big winning opening 30.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, every time a round game is ended (the big prize opening 30 is closed), the round information display area is first triggered by the end of the round game (the big prize opening 30 is closed). The display mode of the round number image 73a in 73 changes, and thereafter, the display mode of the entrance count image 75a in the second entrance information display area 75 becomes the initial display mode (initialized). . As a result, it is possible to bring the expression of the number of rounds and the number of entered balls in the big hit game closer to the feeling of the player who is actually playing the game.

  That is, for example, if the number of rounds 73a related to the finished round game (1R image erasure) is to be performed based on the start of the next round game, unlike the previous embodiment, Even during the interval period after the end, the round number image 73a for the ended round game is still displayed. This may give the player the impression that the round still exists despite the end of the round. In addition, for example, when the display mode of the entrance count image 75a is initialized immediately (without waiting for the elapse of a predetermined time) with the end of the round game, unlike the above-described embodiment, There is a possibility of giving the player the impression that the number of balls entered into the big winning opening 30 represented by the count image 75a is not the prescribed number (final count) but the round has ended. In this regard, in this embodiment, when the round game is finished, first, one round number image 73a is erased to notify that the round game is finished and that the remaining number of rounds is reduced by 1R, and thereafter The display mode of the incoming ball count image 75a is initialized at the timing when time has elapsed. As a result, the expression of the number of rounds and the number of entered balls during the big hit game is brought close to the feeling of the player who is actually playing the game so as not to give a misleading impression to the player. It becomes possible.

  Note that the type (contents) and display mode of the jackpot game information displayed on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) in the jackpot game (special game state), the configuration (arrangement, size, etc.) of the information display area are as follows. It is not limited to examples. Hereinafter, regarding the display of jackpot game information, other forms different from the present embodiment will be exemplified. In the following description, descriptions of configurations and effects that are common to the embodiments are omitted, and differences from the embodiments are mainly described.

[Other form 1]
In the above-described embodiment, the round information display area 73 displays the round number image 73a representing the remaining number of rounds, and at each end of the round game, deletes one round number image 73a based on the end and ends. The image related to the round (performed round) is not displayed (see FIG. 45). On the other hand, with the start of the first round in the big hit game (special game state), in the round information display area 73, the maximum number of rounds (for example, 16R) that can be executed including the first round is displayed. Then, each time the round game ends, the display mode of the round number image corresponding to the ended round may be changed. That is, instead of deleting the round number image, the display mode is changed. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 46 (a), for the remaining executable rounds, the display mode of the number-of-rounds image is a star-shaped symbol (★) in a filled mode, and for executed rounds, A mode in which the display mode of the number-of-rounds image is a star-shaped symbol (☆) in an outline mode can be exemplified. According to such a configuration, the number of remaining rounds that have not yet been executed and the number of rounds that have already been executed simultaneously due to a change in the display mode of the round number image (symbol image) displayed in one round information display area. It is possible to represent the progress of the round in the big hit game (special game state), and it is possible to notify visually in a more easily understandable manner.

  Note that the display mode of the number-of-rounds image in the round information display area 73 according to the present embodiment 1 may be any mode that can identify the “number of remaining rounds” and the “number of executed rounds”. In addition to “fill” and “white” (whether or not filled) shown in (a), for example, the shape (design), type, size (size), etc. of the round number image (symbol image) are “remaining rounds”. Based on the end of the round game, the display mode of the number-of-rounds image corresponding to the ended round may be changed so that the number differs from the number of executed rounds.

[Other form 2]
In the above-described embodiment, the round number image 73a displayed in the round information display area 73 is composed of a star-shaped symbol image, and the remaining number of rounds is represented by the number of round number images to be displayed (see FIG. 45). ). On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 46 (b), an image (level gauge image) imitating a level gauge (level meter) is displayed in the round information display area 73, and the image of the image is displayed at the end of each round game. The amount of gauge may be reduced, and the remaining number of rounds and the number of executed rounds may be expressed quantitatively. Even with such a configuration, the progress of the round in the big hit game (special game state) can be notified in an easily understandable manner. In the case of the present embodiment 2, for example, when executing a big hit game (special game state) related to 16R big hit, at the beginning of the big hit game, this big hit is a big hit with a relatively small number of rounds (for example, 6R big hit) In the midst of a big hit game, it is possible to restore the amount of the level gauge that has been reduced and produce an effect as if the number of remaining rounds has increased.

[Other form 3]
In the above-described embodiment, the entrance count image 75a displayed in the second entrance information display area 75 is a two-digit number image that can represent numbers “00” to “99” (FIG. 45 ( see a)). On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 46 (c), a pitch count image 75a representing the number of balls entered into the big winning opening 30 per round is a symbol image (FIG. 46 (FIG. 46 (c)). c) is a round symbol image), and the number of balls entered into the big winning opening 30 in one round game according to the number of ball count images (symbol images) displayed in the second pitch information display area 75. (In FIG. 46 (c), the number of entered balls is 8). In this case, for example, a horizontally long second entry information display area 75 is provided below the center of the display screen 7a, and during the round game, the entry count image (symbol image) based on the entry detection to the big winning opening 30 is provided. ) Are additionally displayed, and all the count-in count images (symbol images) may be deleted at a timing when a predetermined time has elapsed since the end of the round game. In addition, when a surplus ball is generated, an image indicating that a surplus ball has been generated (a surplus ball generation image) can be displayed together with the surplus ball, as in the above-described embodiment. It is also possible to additionally display the entrance count image (symbol image) for the sphere. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to visually and easily notify the number of balls entered into the big winning opening 30 and the occurrence of surplus balls in a round game. As shown in FIG. 46 (d), the shape (design), size (size), etc. of the image are different between the entrance count image for the extra entrance balls and the entrance count image for the specified number. May be. By doing so, it is possible to make a notice with extra emphasis on the extra ball.

  Further, as a representation of the number of entering counts by the entrance count image (symbol image), a predetermined number of entering count images are displayed in a predetermined display form from the beginning of the round game, It is also possible to change the display mode of the entrance count image one by one every time the entrance to the winning opening 30 is detected. In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 46 (e), from the beginning of the round game, a predetermined number of entry count images in the second entry information display area 75 are translucent, only outlines (outer), etc. Each time the ball is detected at the big winning opening 30 in the round, the translucent is made opaque or the inside of the contour is filled, etc. The structure which changes to an aspect can be considered. In this case, it is possible to indicate (notify) in advance not only the number of balls entered into the big winning opening in the round game but also the number of prescribed numbers. In this case, the incomplete mode of the incoming count image is the initial display mode.

[Other form 4]
In the above-described embodiment, the round information display area 73 can display the round number image 73a composed of star-shaped symbol images, and the remaining number of rounds is represented by the display number (see FIG. 45). On the other hand, you may comprise a round number image by the numerical image which directly represents the remaining round numbers with a number. In this case, a round number image representing only the remaining number of rounds may be displayed in the round information display area, or a first round number image representing the remaining number of rounds (number of unexecuted rounds) and the executed number of rounds. You may display the 2nd round number image showing a round number. When displaying a round image consisting of such numeric images, based on the end of the round game, the remaining round number represented by the round number image is displayed by subtraction, or the executed round number represented by the round number image is displayed by addition. It is possible to do. Even with such a configuration, in the big hit game (special game state), it is possible to easily notify the end of the round game, the number of remaining rounds due to the end, the number of executed rounds, and the like.

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

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, as the big hit game information, the firing direction information, the first entry information (the number of winning prize balls), the round information, the attacker information, the second entry information (the number of entries in the big prize opening, The surplus ball) is displayed, but other information can also be displayed. For example, the types of effect symbols 8 that are stopped and displayed on the display screen of the image display device 7 when a big hit occurs (when the big hit is confirmed). It is also possible to display jackpot symbol information representing the number symbol of “” or continuous channel information representing the number of consecutive chunks representing the number of consecutive chunks.

  In the above-described embodiment, for the image related to the jackpot game information, a star-shaped symbol image (round number image 73a), a 2-digit number image (entrance count image 75a), a 5-digit number image (prize ball count). The image 72a), the character image (the surplus ball generation image 75b), the combination of the character image and the arrow image (the right-handed instruction image 71a, the attacker open image 74a), and the like have been described. However, various shapes (designs), types, sizes (sizes), and the like can be employed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, one image display device (effect display device) for performing various effect displays is provided, and in the big hit game (special game state), the display screen of the image display device is a big hit. Although the game information and the effect animation related to the round effect are displayed, a plurality of image display devices may be provided, and the big hit game information may be distributed and displayed on the plurality of image display devices. For example, in addition to the image display device (main image display device, main liquid crystal) as in the above-described embodiment, a sub image display device (sub liquid crystal) including a liquid crystal display device whose display screen size is smaller than that of the main image display device. One or more (for example, two) are provided, of which a round image (round information) and a ball count image (ball information) are displayed on the display screen of the main image display device, and a prize is given to the sub image display device. A ball count image (entrance information) may be displayed, and other information may be displayed on either the main or sub display device. In addition, about the arrangement | positioning location of a subimage display apparatus, it is possible to provide in the near side of a center decoration body (center accessory), or to provide in the predetermined site | part of a front frame.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the opening pattern of the big winning opening 30 in the big hit game (round game) is a pattern in which the opening number of the big winning opening 30 is “one time” and the opening time is “25 seconds” per round. However, the winning opening opening pattern is not limited to this. For example, the number of times of opening is a plurality of times, such as 5 times of opening time “6 seconds” per round, and the opening time through the plurality of times of opening is within a predetermined specified time (for example, 30 seconds). It may be an open pattern. In this way, when the grand prize winning opening is performed a plurality of times per round, the “erasing of the number-of-rounds image 73a” in the above-described embodiment is performed based on the end of opening (closing) of the last round in one round, Further, the “initialization of the display mode of the entrance count image 75a” in the above-described embodiment may be performed at a timing when a predetermined time has elapsed since the last opening (closing) in one round.

  Moreover, in the above-described embodiment, the example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine having one big winning device (big winning opening) that operates in a big hit game (special gaming state) is described. The present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can also be applied to a pachinko gaming machine provided with a plurality (for example, two) of big winning devices (large winning ports).

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the latest acquired random number value (acquired information) stored in the special figure holding storage unit is read and the read acquired random number value (acquired information) is determined for the prior determination based on the starting entrance. Although (pre-determination) is performed ("starting ball entry process (S205)", see FIGS. 11, 13, etc.), the pre-determination method is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the special figure holding storage unit, an area (acquisition information storage means) for storing acquisition information (that is, acquisition information acquired based on starting entry) to be subjected to prior determination is stored in the main control unit and sub-control. The acquired information stored in the storage area (preliminary determination storage unit) may be determined (preliminary determination). In this case, it is possible to erase the acquisition information (acquisition information stored in another storage area) used for the preliminary determination by storing the result of the preliminary determination in the RAM of the main control unit or the sub-control unit.

  In the above-described embodiment, the control process for digesting the second special figure reservation with priority over the first special figure reservation, that is, the so-called special figure 2 priority digestion control process, is not limited to this. The control process for digesting the hold with priority over the second special figure hold may be a so-called special figure 1 priority digest control process. In addition, priority is not set for the digestion of the first special figure hold and the digestion of the second special figure hold, and the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are digested in order from the oldest stored one. Control processing, that is, control processing of so-called in-order (memory order) digestion may be used. Moreover, it is good also as a control process which can be performed in parallel with the digestion of the 1st special figure reservation and the digestion of the 2nd special figure reservation.

  In the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to one type of pachinko gaming machine that determines whether or not to operate the probability variation function based on the type of jackpot symbol. It is not limited to. For example, the special winning opening (V attacker) has a specific area (V area) as a probability changing operation opening, and the probability variation function is based on whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area (passed V) during the big hit game. The present invention can also be applied to one type of pachinko gaming machine (so-called “V accuracy machine”) that determines whether or not to operate. Alternatively, a special area (V area) is provided in the big winning opening that allows a winning when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination becomes a small hit, and a game ball that has entered the big winning opening at the time of the small winning game is The present invention can also be applied to one type and two types of pachinko gaming machines in which a big hit game is executed based on the V pass when passing through a specific area (V pass).

  In the above-described embodiment, the probability of hitting can be set to a low probability (first probability) or a high probability (second probability) by the non-operation / operation of the probability variation function. Is not limited to this. For example, three or more types of probabilities can be set, such as a medium probability (third probability) higher than a low probability (first probability) and lower than a high probability (second probability). Also good. Furthermore, the first low probability and the first high probability (first probability condition), the second low probability and the second high probability (second probability condition), the third low probability and the third high probability (third probability condition), etc. A plurality of types of probability conditions that define the relationship between a low probability and a high probability are provided, and any one of the plurality of types of probability conditions can be arbitrarily set (selectable), for example, when the gaming machine is turned on. Also good.

[Others]
Hereinafter, inventions related to the embodiments (examples) disclosed in this specification are disclosed as reference inventions.

(1-1) The identification information is displayed in a variable manner based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and the control result can be controlled to a special gaming state advantageous to the player based on the fact that the display result of the identification information variation display becomes a specific display result. A game machine
Round game execution means capable of executing a round game that allows a game ball to enter a predetermined variable entrance in the special game state a plurality of times;
Round information display means capable of displaying round information related to the progress of a round game in the special game state,
The round information display means changes the display mode of the round information based on the end of the round game.

  In the gaming machine of the above (1-1), in a special gaming state, a round game that allows a game ball to enter a predetermined variable entrance can be executed a plurality of times, and the progress of the round game is progressed. The round information can be displayed, and the display mode of the round information changes based on the end of the round game. It is possible to notify the end of the round game by such a change in the display mode of the round information triggered by the end of the round game.

(1-2) In the gaming machine of (1-1) described above,
The round information display means displays, as the round information, information that makes it possible to recognize at least the number of round games that have not yet been executed among a plurality of round games in the special game state. Gaming machine.

  In the gaming machine of the above (1-2), at least information that makes it possible to recognize the number of round games that are not yet executed among a plurality of round games in the special gaming state is displayed as round information. ing. As a result, it is possible to notify recognizablely at least the number of remaining round games including the next round game (remaining number of rounds) by changing the display mode of the round information triggered by the end of the round game. Become.

(1-3) In the gaming machine of (1-1) or (1-2) described above,
In the special gaming state, it includes an entry information display means capable of displaying entry information relating to entry into the variable entrance,
The entrance information display means displays the entrance information based on the entrance to the variable entrance in the round game in the special game state, and a predetermined time has elapsed from the end of the round game. Based on the game machine, the display mode of the entry information is set to a predetermined initial mode.

  In the gaming machine of the above (1-3), in the special gaming state, in addition to the above-mentioned round information, it is possible to display the entrance information related to the entrance to the variable entrance, and the variable entrance in the round game The entrance information is displayed based on the entrance to the mouth, and the display mode of the entrance information becomes a predetermined initial mode based on the elapse of a predetermined time from the end of the round game. As a result, in addition to notifying that the round game has ended upon the end of the round game, the entry information based on the entrance to the variable entrance in the finished round game is stored after the round game ends. It is possible to notify until the time elapses.

(1-4) In the gaming machine of (1-3) described above,
The game information display means displays, as the game entry information, at least information that makes it possible to recognize the number of games entered into the variable game entrance in one round game.

  In the above gaming machine (1-4), at least information that makes it possible to recognize the number of entrances to the variable entrance in one round game is displayed as entrance information. As a result, the number of balls entered into the variable entrance in the round game can be notified in a recognizable manner until a predetermined time elapses after the round game ends.

(1-5) In the gaming machine of (1-3) or (1-4) described above,
The round information display means changes the display mode of the round information before the predetermined time elapses.

  In the gaming machine of (1-5) above, the display mode of the round information changes before a predetermined time has elapsed since the end of the round game, that is, before the display mode of the entry information becomes the initial mode. ing. As a result, the time when the display mode of the round information changes and the time when the display mode of the entry information becomes the initial mode can be made different, so that each information can be clearly distinguished and notified. It becomes.

(1-6) In any one of the gaming machines (1-3) to (1-5) described above,
In executing the round game in the special game state, a predetermined interval time is provided between the end of the previous round game and the start of the next round game,
The predetermined time is equal to or less than the interval time.

  In the gaming machine of the above (1-6), when the round game is executed a plurality of times in the special game state, the “from the end of the previous round game” to the “start of the next round game”, that is, the plurality of times Interval time is provided between each round game (between rounds) in this round game. And the time (predetermined time) until the display mode of the entrance information displayed based on the entrance to the variable entrance in the round game becomes the initial mode after the round game is less than the interval time. Yes. Thereby, since the display mode of the entrance information becomes the initial mode before the start of the next round game, the relationship between the round game and the entrance information can be easily understood.

(1-7) In any one of the gaming machines (1-3) to (1-6) described above,
Detection means capable of detecting a game ball that has entered the variable entrance,
An effective period setting means for setting an effective period in which the detection of the game ball by the detecting means is effective,
The valid period setting means sets, as the valid period, at least a period from the start of a round game in the special game state to the lapse of the predetermined time after the end of the round game,
The gaming machine, wherein the incoming information display means displays the incoming information based on the detection of the gaming ball by the detecting means during the effective period.

  In the gaming machine of (1-7) above, it is possible to detect the game ball that has entered the variable entrance, by the detection means, and the effective period during which the detection of the game ball by the detection means is valid Is at least from the start of the round game in the special game state until the predetermined time has elapsed after the end of the round game (until the display mode of the entry information becomes the initial mode). And based on the game ball detection by the detection means in an effective period, the entrance information regarding the entrance to the variable entrance is displayed. For this reason, for example, even when a game ball enters the variable entrance and is detected by the detection means just before the end of the round game, it can be reflected in the display of the entrance information. Thereby, after the round game is finished and until the display mode of the entrance information becomes the initial mode, it is possible to notify the entrance information regarding the entrance to the variable entrance without any omission.

(2-1) The identification information is displayed in a variable manner based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and the control result can be controlled to a special gaming state advantageous to the player based on the fact that the display result of the identification information variation display becomes a specific display result. A game machine
Round game execution means capable of executing a round game that allows a game ball to enter a predetermined variable entrance in the special game state a plurality of times;
Round information display means capable of displaying round information related to the progress of a round game in the special game state,
When the variable entrance is opened, a game ball can enter, and when it is closed, a game ball cannot enter,
The gaming machine characterized in that the round information display means changes a display mode of the round information based on the closing of the variable entrance at the end of a round game.

  In the gaming machine of the above (2-1), in a special gaming state, a round game that allows a game ball to enter a predetermined variable entrance can be executed a plurality of times, and the progress of the round game is progressed. The round information can be displayed, and the display mode of the round information changes based on the closing of the variable entrance due to the end of the round game. It is possible to notify the end of the round game by such a change in the display mode of the round information triggered by the closing of the variable entrance by the end of the round game.

(2-2) In the gaming machine of (2-1) described above,
The round information display means displays, as the round information, information that makes it possible to recognize at least the number of round games that have not yet been executed among a plurality of round games in the special game state. Gaming machine.

  In the gaming machine of the above (2-2), at least information that makes it possible to recognize the number of round games that have not been executed among a plurality of round games in the special gaming state is displayed as round information. ing. This makes it possible to recognize at least the number of remaining round games (number of remaining rounds), including the next round game, by changing the display mode of the round information triggered by the closing of the variable entrance at the end of the round game. Can be notified.

(2-3) In the gaming machine of (2-1) or (2-2) described above,
In the special gaming state, it includes an entry information display means capable of displaying entry information relating to entry into the variable entrance,
The entrance information display means displays the entrance information based on the entrance to the variable entrance in the round game in the special game state, and the variable entrance by the end of the round game. A gaming machine, wherein a predetermined initial mode is set as a display mode of the entry information based on a predetermined time elapsed since the closing.

  In the gaming machine of the above (2-3), in the special gaming state, in addition to the above-mentioned round information, it is possible to display the entrance information related to the entrance to the variable entrance, and the variable entrance in the round game The entrance information is displayed based on the entrance to the mouth, and the display mode of the entrance information is changed to a predetermined initial mode on the basis that a predetermined time has elapsed since the closing of the variable entrance by the end of the round game. It has become. As a result, in addition to notifying that the round game has ended, triggered by the closing of the variable entrance due to the end of the round game, the entrance information based on the entrance to the variable entrance in the finished round game, It becomes possible to notify until a predetermined time elapses after the variable entrance is closed.

(2-4) In the gaming machine of (2-3) described above,
The game information display means displays, as the game entry information, at least information that makes it possible to recognize the number of games entered into the variable game entrance in one round game.

  In the above gaming machine (2-4), at least information that makes it possible to recognize the number of entrances to the variable entrance in one round game is displayed as entrance information. This makes it possible to notify the recognizable number of balls entering the variable entrance in the round game until a predetermined time has elapsed after the variable entrance is closed due to the end of the round game.

(2-5) In the gaming machine of (2-3) or (2-4) described above,
The round information display means changes the display mode of the round information before the predetermined time elapses.

  In the gaming machine of (2-5) above, the round information is displayed before a predetermined time has elapsed since the closing of the variable entrance due to the end of the round game, that is, before the display mode of the entrance information becomes the initial mode. The aspect changes. As a result, the time when the display mode of the round information changes and the time when the display mode of the entry information becomes the initial mode can be made different, so that each information can be clearly distinguished and notified. It becomes.

(2-6) In any one of the gaming machines (2-3) to (2-5) described above,
In executing the round game in the special game state, a predetermined interval time is provided between the end of the previous round game and the start of the next round game,
The predetermined time is equal to or less than the interval time.

  In the gaming machine of (2-6) above, when a round game is executed a plurality of times in the special game state, a period from “end of previous round game” to “start of next round game”, that is, a plurality of times Interval time is provided between each round game (between rounds) in this round game. And the time (predetermined time) until the display mode of the entrance information displayed based on the entrance to the variable entrance in the round game becomes the initial mode after the round game is less than the interval time. Yes. Thereby, since the display mode of the entrance information becomes the initial mode before the start of the next round game, the relationship between the round game and the entrance information can be easily understood.

(2-7) In any one of the gaming machines (2-3) to (2-6) described above,
Detection means capable of detecting a game ball that has entered the variable entrance,
An effective period setting means for setting an effective period in which the detection of the game ball by the detecting means is effective,
The effective period setting means at least a period from the start of the round game in the special game state to the elapse of the predetermined time after the variable entrance is closed by the end of the round game. Set,
The gaming machine, wherein the incoming information display means displays the incoming information based on the detection of the gaming ball by the detecting means during the effective period.

  In the gaming machine of (2-7) above, it is possible to detect the game ball that has entered the variable entrance by the detection means, and the effective period during which the detection of the game ball by the detection means is valid Is at least from the start of the round game in the special game state until the predetermined time elapses after the variable entrance is closed by the end of the round game (until the display mode of the entrance information becomes the initial mode). ing. And based on the game ball detection by the detection means in an effective period, the entrance information regarding the entrance to the variable entrance is displayed. For this reason, for example, even if a game ball enters the variable entrance and is detected by the detection means just before the variable entrance is closed due to the end of the round game, this is reflected in the display of the entrance information. Is possible. Thus, after the closing of the variable entrance due to the end of the round game and until the display mode of the entrance information becomes the initial mode, the entrance information relating to the entrance to the variable entrance is notified without omission. Is possible.

  Here, the “round information related to the progress of the round game” is, for example, the number of round games that have been executed among the multiple round games executed in the special game state, the time required for the execution, and the unexecuted It means various information related to the progress (progress, progress) of the round game in the special game state, such as the number of round games and the time required for execution thereof.

  In addition, “entrance information regarding entrance to the variable entrance” refers to, for example, the number and amount of game balls that have entered the variable entrance by round games, and the entrance to the variable entrance by round games. When the number of game balls that can be played is predetermined, the number of game balls that can be entered and the amount of game balls that can be entered, and the game profit such as prize balls are played based on the entrance to the variable entrance It means various information resulting from the game ball entering the variable entrance, such as the number and amount of game profits to be given to the player.

(3-1) Based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, the identification information is displayed in a variable manner, and the display result of the identification information variation display becomes a specific display result, which can be controlled to a special gaming state advantageous to the player. A game machine
Round game execution means capable of executing a round game that allows a game ball to enter a predetermined variable entrance in the special game state a plurality of times;
Ingress information display means capable of displaying predetermined entrance information based on entrance into the variable entrance in the special gaming state,
The entry information display means displays the entry information based on the entry into the variable entrance from the start of the round game in the special game state until a predetermined time has elapsed after the end of the round game. A gaming machine characterized by being capable.

  In the gaming machine of the above (3-1), in the special gaming state, it is possible to display predetermined entry information based on the entrance to the variable entrance, and from the start of the round game in the special gaming state, After the round game is completed, the entry information based on the entry to the variable entrance can be displayed until a predetermined time elapses. Thereby, it is possible to notify the entry information based on the entrance to the variable entrance in the round game until a predetermined time elapses after the end of the round game.

(3-2) In the gaming machine of (3-1) described above,
The game information display means displays, as the game entry information, at least information that makes it possible to recognize the number of games entered into the variable game entrance in one round game.

  In the gaming machine of the above (3-2), at least information that makes it possible to recognize the number of entrances to the variable entrance in one round game is displayed as entrance information. As a result, the number of balls entered into the variable entrance in the round game can be notified in a recognizable manner until a predetermined time elapses after the round game ends.

(3-3) In the gaming machine of (3-1) or (3-2) described above,
The game information display means sets the display mode of the game information as a predetermined initial mode based on the fact that the predetermined time has elapsed after the end of the round game.

  In the gaming machine of (3-3) above, the display mode of the entry information becomes a predetermined initial mode based on the fact that a predetermined time has elapsed after the end of the round game in the special gaming state. This makes it possible to notify that the display of the entry information relating to one round game has been completed.

(3-4) In any one of the gaming machines (3-1) to (3-3) described above,
In executing the round game in the special game state, a predetermined interval time is provided between the end of the previous round game and the start of the next round game,
The predetermined time is equal to or less than the interval time.

  In the above gaming machine of (3-4), when the round game is executed a plurality of times in the special game state, from “the end of the previous round game” to “the start of the next round game”, that is, a plurality of times Interval time is provided between each round game (between rounds) in this round game. And the display time (predetermined time) of the entry information displayed even after the round game is ended is equal to or less than the interval time. Thereby, since the display of the entry information is finished before the start of the next round game, the relationship between the round game and the entry information can be easily understood.

(3-5) In any one of the gaming machines (3-1) to (3-4) described above,
Detection means capable of detecting a game ball that has entered the variable entrance,
An effective period setting means for setting an effective period in which the detection of the game ball by the detecting means is effective,
The valid period setting means sets, as the valid period, at least a period from the start of a round game in the special game state to the lapse of the predetermined time after the end of the round game,
The gaming machine, wherein the incoming information display means displays the incoming information based on the detection of the gaming ball by the detecting means during the effective period.

  In the gaming machine of (3-5) above, it is possible to detect the game ball that has entered the variable entrance, by the detection means, and an effective period during which the detection of the game ball by the detection means is valid Is at least from the start of the round game in the special game state until the predetermined time elapses (until the display of the entry information is finished) after the end of the round game. And based on the game ball detection by the detection means in an effective period, the entrance information based on the entrance to the variable entrance is displayed. For this reason, for example, even when a game ball enters the variable entrance and is detected by the detection means just before the end of the round game, it can be reflected in the display of the entrance information. Thereby, it is possible to notify the entrance information based on the entrance to the variable entrance without omission until the end of the display of the entrance information after the end of the round game.

(3-6) In any one of the above gaming machines (3-1) to (3-5),
In the special game state, a round information display means capable of displaying round information that enables recognition of at least the number of round games that have not been executed among a plurality of round games,
The round information display means changes the display mode of the round information before the lapse of the predetermined time based on the end of the round game.

  In the gaming machine of (3-6) above, it is possible to display round information that allows at least the number of round games that have not yet been executed among a plurality of round games in the special gaming state, The display mode of the round information changes before the predetermined time elapses after the round game ends. By such a change in the display mode of the round information, at least the number of remaining round games including the next round game (the number of remaining rounds) can be notified in a recognizable manner. In addition, the time when the display mode of the round information changes (before the predetermined time elapses) can be made different from the time when the display of the entry information ends (when the predetermined time elapses). It is possible to separately notify.

  1 Pachinko machine, 2 game board, 3 game area, 4 rail member, 5 board surface lamp, 6 ball return prevention piece, 7 image display device, 7a display screen, 8 effect design, 9a first effect hold, 9b second effect Hold, 9c first effect hold display area (first effect hold display part), 9d second effect hold display area (second effect hold display part), 20 first start port, 21 second start port, 28 gate, 30 Grand prize opening, 31 Grand prize device, 41a First special symbol display (first special symbol display part), 41b Second special symbol display (second special symbol display part), 71 Launch direction information display area, 71a Right Hitting instruction image, 72 first entry information display area, 72a prize ball count image, 73 round information display area, 73a round number image, 74 attacker information display area, 74a attacker release image, 5 Second entry information display area, 75a entry count image, 75b surplus entry generated image, 80 main control board (main control part), 81 game control microcomputer, 90 sub control board (sub control part), 91 effect Microcomputer for control, 100 image control board (image control unit), 101 microcomputer for image control.

Claims (7)

This is a gaming machine that can control the special gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the fact that the display of the variation display of the identification information is changed to the specific display result based on the establishment of the predetermined condition. And
Round game execution means capable of executing a round game that allows a game ball to enter a predetermined variable entrance in the special game state a plurality of times;
Round information display means capable of displaying round information related to the progress of a round game in the special game state,
When the variable entrance is opened, a game ball can enter, and when it is closed, a game ball cannot enter,
The gaming machine characterized in that the round information display means changes a display mode of the round information based on the closing of the variable entrance at the end of a round game. The round information display means displays, as the round information, information that makes it possible to recognize at least the number of round games that have not yet been executed among a plurality of round games in the special game state. The gaming machine according to claim 1. In the special gaming state, it includes an entry information display means capable of displaying entry information relating to entry into the variable entrance,
The entrance information display means displays the entrance information based on the entrance to the variable entrance in the round game in the special game state, and the variable entrance by the end of the round game. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a display mode of the entry information is set to a predetermined initial mode based on a predetermined time elapsed since the closing. The said entrance information display means displays the information which can recognize the number of entrance to the said variable entrance at least at one round game as said entrance information. The gaming machine described. The gaming machine according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the round information display means changes a display mode of the round information before the predetermined time elapses. In executing the round game in the special game state, a predetermined interval time is provided between the end of the previous round game and the start of the next round game,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 3 to 5, wherein the predetermined time is equal to or shorter than the interval time. Detection means capable of detecting a game ball that has entered the variable entrance,
An effective period setting means for setting an effective period in which the detection of the game ball by the detecting means is effective,
The effective period setting means at least a period from the start of the round game in the special game state to the elapse of the predetermined time after the variable entrance is closed by the end of the round game. Set,
The said entrance information display means displays the said entrance information based on the detection of the game ball by the said detection means in the said effective period. The said entrance information is characterized by the above-mentioned. Game machines.

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