JP2019051416A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To improve amusement of games in a game machine which determines a game state after a special game is finished, on the basis of whether or not a game ball passes through a specific area during the special game.SOLUTION: Even if a game ball makes a V passing in a V round of a 7R big win game, a notification based on the V passing is not made during the big win game. Also, in a V round, even if the V round is finished without a game ball making a V passing, a notification based on the non-V passing is not made. In other words, during the 7R big win game, a notification regarding the result of the V round (whether a V passing was made or not) is not made at all. In this way, it becomes possible to draw the interest of a player to a big win game presentation (special game presentation) including V rounds to be performed during the 7R big win game to enhance presentation effect during a big win game. Consequently, improvement in amusement of games can be achieved.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 55

Description

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

  Conventionally, when a variation display of identification information is performed based on a game ball entering a start opening, and a specific display result is derived as a display result of the variation display, a special game advantageous to the player can be executed. In the gaming machine, it is determined whether or not the gaming state after the end of the special game is to be an advantageous gaming state based on the presence or absence (passing / non-passing) of the game ball to a specific area during the special game. A type of gaming machine is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-245172 A

  The aforementioned types of gaming machines are already well known, and the effects performed on these gaming machines are also uniform. For this reason, it is difficult to improve the game entertainment.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to determine a gaming state after the end of a special game based on whether or not a game ball has passed to a specific area during the special game. The aim is to improve the entertainment of the game.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention employs the following configuration.
That is, the gaming machine of means 1 is
A variable display means capable of performing variable display of identification information;
Gaming state control means capable of controlling the gaming state when the variable display is executed;
Special game execution means capable of executing a special game based on the display result of the variable display being a specific display result;
A variable entrance where the possibility of entering a game ball can change during the special game;
A specific area through which a game ball entering the variable entrance can pass,
The gaming state includes a first gaming state and a second gaming state that is more advantageous than the first gaming state,
Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the specific area in the special game, the game state after the special game ends becomes the second game state,
As the special game, a gaming machine having a first special game and a second special game in which the possibility of passing a game ball to the specific area is higher than the first special game,
Production execution means capable of performing production,
Detecting means capable of detecting the passage of the game ball to the specific area,
The production execution means
During the execution of the special game, regardless of whether the special game is the first special game or the second special game, if the detection means detects that the game ball has passed to the specific area The gist is to execute a predetermined special game effect without performing it.

  According to such a gaming machine, either the first special game having a relatively low possibility of passing a game ball to a specific area or the second special game having a relatively high possibility of passing is executed. However, when the passing of the game ball to the specific area is detected during the special game, the fact is not notified and a predetermined special game effect is executed. As a result, regardless of the type of special game to be executed, it becomes possible to attract the player's interest in the special game production performed during the special game, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment. .

The gaming machine of means 2 is the gaming machine of means 1 described above,
The special game is composed of a plurality of round games,
The plurality of round games include a specific round game that determines whether or not the game state after the end of the special game is the second game state,
The variable entrance is one in which the possibility of entering a game ball changes at least in the specific round game,
The gist of the performance executing means is to execute the special game effect without notifying the passage of the game ball to the specific area when the detection means detects the specific round game.

  According to such a gaming machine, there is a possibility that a game ball may enter a variable entrance at least in a specific round game among a plurality of round games constituting a special game, and specified by the specific round game Even if the passing of the game ball to the area is detected, this is not notified and a special game effect is executed. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest in special game effects performed during special games including specific round games.

The gaming machine of means 3 is the gaming machine of means 1 or means 2 described above,
An error determination means capable of determining the occurrence of an error relating to the passage of the game ball to the specific area;
The error determination means determines that the error has occurred when there is detection by the detection means when the detection by the detection means is not a predetermined valid period during which the detection is valid,
The gist of the effect execution means is to execute a predetermined error notification effect based on the determination of the occurrence of the error.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the detection by the detection means occurs when the detection by the detection means capable of detecting the passage of the game ball to the specific area is not effective (outside the effective period), The detection may be caused by some abnormality such as fraud or failure. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately perform error determination and error notification related to the passing of the game ball to the specific area by determining that an error has occurred when detection by the detection means outside such an effective period. It becomes. As a result, it is possible to improve the game entertainment and improve the reliability of the game.

  According to the present invention as described above, it is possible to improve the gaming interest of a gaming machine that determines the gaming state after the end of the special game based on whether or not the game ball has passed to the specific area during the special game.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a back view of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board of the Example of this invention. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the main display device shown in FIG. 3, and is a view showing display devices provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the game machine. It is a table | surface which shows a response | compatibility etc. with the 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 an interruption process. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process. 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 V round processing. It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a non-specific area | region sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of the process at the time of starting entrance. 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 received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a change production start. It is a schematic diagram of a 2nd big winning device. It is a table | surface which shows a response | compatibility with the type of jackpot and the movable piece operation timing (1st predetermined value and 2nd predetermined value) in V round. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between a 2nd big prize opening sensor and a specific field (movable piece). It is explanatory drawing which shows an example (probability challenge effect) of the effect performed in the case of 7R big hit. It is a table | surface which shows a response | compatibility with the type of jackpot of Example 2, and the movable piece operation | movement timing (1st predetermined value and 2nd predetermined value) in V round. 10 is a flowchart of non-specific area sensor detection processing according to the second embodiment. 12 is a flowchart of specific area sensor detection processing according to the third embodiment. 10 is a flowchart of specific area sensor detection processing according to a fourth embodiment. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of specific area abnormal passage alert | report (specific area error alert | report), (b) is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of irregular V passage alert | report, (c) is It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of irregular V non-passing alert | report. 10 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing according to the fifth embodiment.

  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 exemplified below performs a special symbol variation display based on the entrance of the game ball to the starting port, and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed at the end of the variation display, to the player This is a so-called “digipachi type” gaming machine that can execute a jackpot game (special game) that can be given a predetermined amount of game profit (for example, a prize ball).

  Further, in the following description, the front side (front) simply refers to the surface side (front side) when the gaming machine is viewed from the front, and is the side where the player is located during the game. In addition, the rear side (rear) simply refers to the back side when the gaming machine is viewed from the front. Furthermore, the upper side (upward), lower side (downward), left side (left side), and right side (right side) refer to the upward, downward, left, and right directions 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 that can be operated by the player during execution of a game effect that is executed as the game progresses. And simply referred to as “effect button 63”). The plurality of effect buttons can be used properly according to the type of game effect.

  The front frame 51 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 66 and a speaker 67. Note that the configuration of the effect button 63 is not limited to the aspect of the present embodiment, and any means that can detect an input from the player or means that the player directly contacts the button portion to input (for example, an appearance type). , A touch sensor type, etc.), or a non-contact type input means (photoelectric type, etc.) for detecting that a part of the player's body has approached and making an input. 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. The game board 2 is provided with a decorative board surface lamp 5. In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails 16 for guiding a game ball are projected. In addition, a ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the tip of the rail member 4, so that a game ball once guided to the game area can be prevented from returning to the launching device side.

  An image display device 7 is provided near the center of the game area 3 (in the game area). The image display device 7 is composed of a liquid crystal display, and is provided on the back side of the game board 2 so that the display screen 7a faces the opening provided in the approximate center of the game board 2 (game area 3). . On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, there is an effect symbol display area 7b (also referred to as an “effect symbol display section”) in which effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (also simply referred to as “effect symbol 8”) are displayed. Is provided. The effect symbol 8 performs a variation display in synchronization with a variation display of a first special symbol and a variation display of a second special symbol, which will be described later. As a mode of the variable display, for example, there is a mode in which scroll display is performed in the up / down, left / right, and diagonal directions. In this embodiment, in principle, scroll display is performed from top to bottom. The effect symbol display area 7b includes, for example, three symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The left symbol display area displays the left effect symbol 8L, and the middle symbol display area displays the medium effect. The symbol 8C is displayed, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the symbol display area on the right.

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

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

  The positions of the left, middle, and right symbol display areas do not need to be separately provided, and the display areas of the left, middle, and right effect symbols may be the entire symbol display area (effect symbol display area 7b). . In this embodiment, the left, middle and right effect symbols 8 are displayed. For example, a three-row and three-column matrix symbol display area is provided on the display screen to display nine effect symbols. In addition, the stop pattern of the effect symbol (stop symbol) can be displayed according to the arrangement of the vertical column, horizontal column, and diagonal column (symbol combination) when each symbol is stopped and displayed via the variable display, or the symbol display area ( The number of effect symbols and the mode of the symbol display area are not particularly limited. For example, the effect symbol display area is divided into a plurality of (for example, four) areas and three effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner and stopped in each area. Absent.

  Here, among the results of the special symbol success / failure determination, “big hit” is also referred to as “specific result”, and “out” is also referred to as “non-specific result”. In addition, among the stop display modes of the production symbols, the stop display mode (in the present embodiment, the doublet) corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is “big hit” is referred to as “big hit mode”, “specific mode”, There are cases where it is referred to as “specific display result” or the like, and a stop display mode (in this example, a non-specific mode) corresponding to a case where the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is “out” is “out of mode” or “non-specific mode”. , “Non-specific display result”, etc.

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

  The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 includes a first effect hold display area 9c (first effect hold display unit) for displaying a first effect hold 9a in accordance with the number of first special figure hold to be described later. There is a second effect hold display area 9d (second effect hold display unit) for displaying the second effect hold 9b according to the number of second special figure hold to be described later. Depending on the display mode (display number) of the first effect hold or the second effect hold, the stored number of the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold display 43b displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a described later. It is possible to show the number of stored second special figure holds displayed in a manner that is easy to understand for the player.

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

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

  In the game area 3, below the image display device 7 (below the stage portion 11), there is a fixed prize provided with a non-variable first start opening 20 that does not change the ease of entering a game ball (the possibility of entering a game ball). A device 19 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. That is, the variation display of the first special symbol (first special symbol success / failure determination) is executed based on the game ball entering the first start port 20, and the variation display of the second special symbol (second special symbol success / failure). (Determination) is executed based on the game ball entering the second start port 21.

  On the right side of the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a variable winning device 22 (“variable start” having a variable second start port 21 in which the ease of entering a game ball (the possibility of entering a ball) changes. It is also called “mouth”. A random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is obtained based on the game ball entering the second starting port 21, and if a predetermined condition is established, whether or not the second special symbol is determined (second special symbol determination) ) Is executed, the second special symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the determination result. The variable winning device 22 includes an opening / closing member (blade member) 23, and opens / closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the opening / closing 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. The opening / closing member 23 is driven by a second start port solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5). In the present embodiment, the second starting port 21 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 23 is in the open state, and prevents the game ball from entering when the opening / closing member 23 is in the closed state. . If the opening / closing member 23 is in the closed state, the second starting port 21 is completely open when the opening / closing member 23 is in the closed state, as long as the game ball is more difficult to enter than in the open state. It may not be impossible to enter the ball.

  On the right side of the first start opening 20 in the game area 3, a first big prize winning device 31 having a variable first big prize winning opening 30 that changes the ease of entering a game ball (the possibility of entering a game). (Also referred to as “first variable entry hole”) and a second large prize winning device 36 having a variable second big prize opening 35 that changes the ease of entering a game ball (the possibility of entering a game). (Also referred to as “second variable entrance”). In the present embodiment, the second grand prize winning device 36 (second grand prize winning opening 35) is arranged directly above the first grand prize winning device 31 (first grand prize winning opening 30).

  The first grand prize winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member 32, and opens / closes the first grand prize winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by a first big prize opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5). The first grand prize opening 30 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state. That is, when the first grand prize winning device 31 (first variable entrance) is operated, the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 32 causes the first big prize opening 30 to enter a state where the game ball cannot enter (closed state). ) And an enterable state (open state) in which a game ball can enter.

  The second grand prize winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member 37, and opens / closes the second big prize winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The opening / closing member 37 is driven by a second big prize opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 5). The second big winning opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is in the open state. In other words, when the second grand prize winning device 36 (second variable ball entrance) is operated, the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 37 causes the second big prize winning port 35 to enter a state where the game ball cannot enter (closed state). ) And an enterable state (open state) in which a game ball can enter.

  The second grand prize-winning device 36 is also referred to as a specific area 39 (also referred to as “V area”) and a non-specific area 49 (also referred to as “non-V area”) through which a game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 35 can pass. And the movable piece 150 for guiding (distributing) the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 35 to the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 49. The movable piece 150 operates based on the number of game balls detected by a second grand prize port sensor 35a described later, and is driven by a movable piece solenoid 151 (see FIG. 5). When the movable piece solenoid 151 is OFF, that is, when the movable piece 150 is not operating (non-operating state), the game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 35 is a non-specific region 49 (region other than the specific region). It is impossible to pass through the specific area 39. On the other hand, when the movable piece solenoid 151 is ON, that is, when the movable piece 150 is operating (operating state), the game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 35 is guided to the specific area 39, and the specific area It is possible to pass through 39 (also referred to as “V passing”). In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a high probability state described later is generated based on the detection that at least one of the game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening 35 has passed the specific area 39. . In other words, the specific area 39 is a probability change operating port (probability change area), and the pachinko gaming machine 1 that determines whether or not to generate a high probability state based on whether or not a game ball has passed to the specific area 39, This is a so-called “V machine”. Such a specific area 39 is not provided in the first big prize winning device 31. Details of the opening of the second big prize opening 35 (the opening operation of the opening and closing member 37) and the operation of the movable piece 150 will be described later. The movable piece 150 corresponds to one aspect of the “movable member” of the present invention. In addition, the high probability state is one of the game benefits given to the player separately from the special game.

  Here, the configuration of the second grand prize winning device 36 will be described in detail. FIG. 46 is a schematic diagram showing the second grand prize winning device 36. The game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening 35 all pass through a predetermined game ball guiding passage in the second big prize winning device, and then all the second big prize opening sensors 35a ("entrance detection means" and "entrance ball"). Also called “detection sensor”). The second grand prize opening sensor 35a is a sensor for detecting the entry of a game ball into the second big prize opening 35, and the second big prize opening sensor 35a is detected based on the detection by the second big prize opening sensor 35a. It is possible to count the number of incoming balls. When a game ball is detected by the second grand prize opening sensor 35a, the number of detected balls (that is, the number of balls entered) is rounded by a ball number counting means (not shown) provided in the RAM of the main controller 80 described later. Counted in units. This count result (count value) is cleared at the end of the round.

  In addition, the game ball detected by the second big prize opening sensor 35a always passes through the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 49 through a predetermined game ball guide passage. The specific area 39 is allowed to pass the game ball only when the movable piece 150 is operating (operating state), in other words, only when the specific area 39 is open (see FIG. 46B). . The specific area 39 is provided with a specific area sensor 39a, and a game ball passing through the specific area 39 is detected by the specific area sensor 39a. The specific area sensor 39 a is a sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39. The non-specific area 49 is provided with a non-specific area sensor 49a, and a game ball passing through the non-specific area 49 is detected by the non-specific area sensor 49a. The non-specific area sensor 49 a is a sensor for detecting the passage of a game ball to the non-specific area 49. The specific area sensor 39a and the non-specific area detection sensor 49a are also sensors for detecting the discharge of the game ball from the second big prize opening 35, and based on the detection of the specific area sensor 39a and the non-specific area detection sensor 49a. It is possible to count the number of discharges from the second big prize opening 35. When the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a or the non-specific area detection sensor 49a, the detection number (that is, the discharge number) is a discharge number counting means (not shown) provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80 described later. Is counted in round units. This count result (count value) is cleared at the end of the round.

  In addition, the number of game balls detected by the specific area sensor 39a is counted as a specific area passage count by a specific area passage counting means (not shown) provided in a RAM of the main control unit 80, which will be described later. The number of game balls detected by 49a is counted as a non-specific area passing number by a non-specific area passing counting means (not shown) provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80 described later. These counts are also performed in round units, and the count result (count value) is cleared at the end of the round. It should be noted that a specific area sensor 39a (also referred to as “first discharge detection means” or “first discharge detection sensor”) that detects the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 35 is discharged and a non-specific area. The detection sensor 49a (also referred to as “second discharge detection means” or “second discharge detection sensor”) is generally referred to as “discharge detection means” or “discharge detection sensor”.

  In this embodiment, the number of game balls entering and discharging the game balls related to the second big prize opening 35 is counted by the control program of the main control unit 80, and based on the counting result, By determining the disagreement, it is possible to monitor whether there is an abnormality or fraud related to a ball entering the second grand prize winning device 36 (second grand prize winning opening 35) having the specific area 39. . Inside the second grand prize winning device 36 (second grand prize winning opening 35), the movable piece 150 for opening and closing the specific area 39 is operated, so that a game ball bites into the movable piece 150, etc. There is a possibility that the game ball is clogged in the device 36 (second big prize opening 35). When such a ball clogging occurs, the game balls that have entered the second grand prize winning opening 35 are not discharged after that, so the number of balls entered and the number of balls discharged do not match. Thus, by monitoring the number of balls entered and the number of balls discharged, it is possible to confirm the presence or absence of a ball clogging. In addition, even if the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a by a fraudulent act such as a so-called thread hanging goto, the number of balls entered and the number of ejects do not match. It is also possible to prevent unexpected damage from occurring.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to determine the occurrence of an error relating to the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 by the control program of the main control unit 80. Specifically, the specific area effective period in which the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is regarded as effective is set when the operation of the movable piece 150 is started, and the period excluding the specific area effective period (specific area When a game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a in a period other than the effective period (when detection is made by the specific area sensor 39a), it is determined that an error has occurred and the detection is treated as invalid It is said. Further, even when an abnormality occurs in a signal (specific area passing signal) of the sensor due to a connection failure of the specific area sensor 39a or the like, an error can be generated. It is possible to monitor the presence or absence of fraudulent acts or equipment failure / breakage even by determining errors based on the specific area effective period or the connection failure of the specific area sensor 39a, thereby causing unexpected damage. Can be prevented beforehand.

  A gate 28 (game ball passage opening) through which a game ball can pass is provided in the right region of the center decorative body 10 in the game region 3. Based on the passing of the game ball to the gate 28, a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is obtained is obtained. When a predetermined condition is established, it is determined whether or not the second start port 21 is opened. When the symbol success / failure determination is executed, the normal symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination. When the winning normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second start port 21 is opened. Further, a plurality of general winning ports 27 are provided at the lower part of the game area 3. In the present embodiment, four general winning ports 27 are provided, three of which are left general winning ports provided on the left side of the first start port 20, and one is the right of the first big winning port 30. It is a right general prize opening provided for the person. The first start opening 20, the second start opening 21, the first grand prize opening 30, the second big prize opening 35, and the general prize opening 27 are entry holes that serve as a chance to pay out prize balls, respectively. When a game ball enters, a predetermined number of game balls (also referred to as “prize balls”) are paid out at the respective entrances. Specifically, the number of winning balls at the first starting port 20 is “4”, the number of winning balls at the second starting port 21 is “1”, the number of winning balls at the general winning port 27 is “10”, and the first grand prize is won. The number of winning balls in the mouth 20 and the second grand prize winning opening 35 is “15”.

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

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a main display 40 is disposed outside the game area 3 (outside the game area) and at the lower right 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. Display 41b (second special symbol display unit), normal symbol display unit 42 (normal symbol display unit) that displays normal symbols in a variable manner and stop display, and determination information on the first special symbol (first special symbol hold) ) The first special figure hold indicator 43a for displaying the stored number, the second special figure hold indicator 43b for displaying the stored number of the determination information (second special figure hold) relating to the second special symbol, and the normal The result of the universal symbol hold indicator 44 for displaying the number of stored operation hold (normal figure hold) of the symbol display 42 and the first special symbol success / failure determination or the second special symbol success / failure determination became a big hit (specific result) The number of rounds of the jackpot game to be executed A game indicator 45, a game status indicator 46 indicating that the probability variation function is activated, a firing direction indicator 47 indicating the launch direction of the game ball (whether it should be left-handed or right-handed), And a hit indicator 48 indicating that the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination or the second special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit. Various displays included in these main displays 40 are display-controlled by a main control unit described later. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 41a and the second special symbol indicator 41b are generically referred to as a special symbol display unit. 41, and 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) displayed in a stopped state 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. If the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (specific identification information), that is, if it is a winning symbol such as a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol, an open pattern corresponding to the type of the specific symbol that is stopped and displayed A special game (big hit game) is performed in which the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35 is opened. The opening pattern of the special winning openings (the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35) in the special game will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display 41 a is composed of eight LEDs indicated by “ip”, and displays a special symbol corresponding to the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination. In this embodiment, ten types of big hits “7R 1st to 10th big hits” are provided as a result of the first special symbol success / failure determination (see FIG. 8), and the LED of the first special symbol display 41a is In addition, it is possible to adopt a display mode (also referred to as “specific mode” or “specific display result”) corresponding to each of the 10 types of jackpots. Specifically, for example, when the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is “7R first big hit”, the three LEDs “ijn” are turned on and the rest are turned off (7R 1st "7R second big hit", if "7R second big hit", the "imn" three LEDs are turned on and the rest are extinguished (7R second big hit design), "7R third big hit" In this case, the three LEDs “jln” are turned on and the rest are turned off (7R third big hit symbol). If “7R fourth big hit” is reached, the three LEDs “jkn” are given. Is turned on and the rest is extinguished (7R fourth big hit symbol), and when it becomes “7R fifth big hit”, the three LEDs “kln” are turned on and the rest are turned off ( 7R fifth big hit symbol). If the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is “7R sixth big hit”, the three “klp” LEDs are turned on and the rest are turned off (7R sixth big hit symbol). If 7R 7th big hit is reached, the three LEDs "kln" are turned on and the rest are turned off (7R 7th big hit symbol). If 7R 8th big hit is given, The “kop” three LEDs are turned on and the rest are turned off (7R eighth big hit symbol). If “7R ninth big hit” is reached, the three “nop” LEDs are turned on and the rest Is turned off (7R 9th big hit symbol), and when it becomes "7R 10th big hit symbol", the three LEDs "lno" are turned on and the rest are turned off (7R 10th big hit symbol) ). Furthermore, when the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is “off”, one “n” LED is turned on and the rest is turned off (out of symbol).

  On the other hand, the second special symbol display 41b is composed of eight LEDs indicated by “a to h”, and displays a special symbol corresponding to the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination. In this embodiment, two types of big hits, “15R 11th big hit” and “15R 12th big hit” are provided as a result of the second special symbol success / failure determination (see FIG. 8), and the second special symbol display The LED 41b can take a display mode (also referred to as “specific mode” or “specific display result”) corresponding to each of the two types of jackpots. Specifically, for example, when the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination is “15R 11th big hit”, the four LEDs of “acde” are turned on and the rest are turned off (15R 11th) In the case of “15R 12th big hit”, four LEDs “bfgh” are turned on and the rest are turned off (15R 12th big hit design). In addition, when the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination is “off”, one LED “g” is turned on and the rest is turned off (out of symbol).

  Before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol is displayed for a predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, in a predetermined order such as a clockwise direction or a counterclockwise direction. Each LED can be turned on so that light repeatedly flows. Further, the first special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a is maintained in the stop display mode until the next variable display of the first special symbol is started. Similarly, the second special symbol stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b is maintained in the stop display mode until the next variable display of the second special symbol is started.

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 21, various information (“acquired information”) such as a special symbol success / failure determination random number or the like based on the received ball. 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). An upper limit is set for the number of special figure holds that can be stored in each special figure hold storage unit, 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 entry of the game ball into the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 cannot be executed immediately at the time of entering, that is, the change of the special symbol Even when the display is being executed or the special game is being executed, the right to determine whether or not the special symbol is appropriate for the ball can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

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

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

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

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol display 42 is composed of two “st” LEDs, and displays a normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination by its lighting mode. is there. 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. It is. Further, the normal symbol stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 42 is maintained in the stop display mode until the next normal symbol variation display is started.

  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 86 formed in the RAM of the main control unit. An upper limit is set for the number of pending map holds that can be stored in the pending map storage unit 86, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is “4”. The general map reservation stored in the general map storage unit is digested when the change display of the normal symbol based on the general map storage becomes possible. The digestion of the general symbol hold means that the normal symbol validity determination random number corresponding to the general symbol hold is determined, and the normal symbol variation display for indicating the determination result is executed. Accordingly, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the normal symbol variation display based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be immediately executed, that is, when the normal symbol variation display is being executed or the auxiliary game is being executed. Even so, with the predetermined number as the upper limit, it is possible to reserve the right to determine whether or not it is a normal symbol for the passage.

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

  As shown in FIG. 4, the round indicator 45 is composed of two LEDs, a 7R lamp and a 15R lamp. In the round indicator 45, for example, when any one of 7R first big hit to 7R 10th big hit is obtained, the 7R lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding big hit symbol is fixedly displayed. Specifically, the display mode is “7R ▲ 15RΔ” (for example, Δ: off, ▲: on). When the 15R 11th big hit or the 15R 12th big hit is reached, the 15R lamp is turned on at the timing when the corresponding big hit symbol is determined and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is “7RΔ15R ▲” (for example, Δ: off, ▲: on).

  As shown in FIG. 4, the hit indicator 48 is composed of three LEDs indicated by “b1 to b3”, and when the aforementioned big hit symbol (specific display result) is displayed on the special symbol indicator 41. Along with this, the LED is turned on in a predetermined manner to display (notify) that the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination or the second special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit. Specifically, after the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination becomes a big hit (specific result), and the first special symbol display 41a is displayed based on the change of the first special symbol, the 7R first described above When any of the 10th big hit symbols is displayed (stopped display) on the first special symbol display 41a, it is referred to as “b1 ■ b2 ■ b3 □” (for example, ■: lit, □: unlit) In this manner, the “b1” and “b2” LEDs are turned on and the “b3” LED is turned off. On the other hand, after the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit (specific result) and the second special symbol based on this is displayed on the second special symbol display 41b, the above-mentioned 15R eleventh big hit symbol or When the 15R 12th big hit symbol is displayed (stopped display) on the second special symbol display 41b, “b1 ■ b2 □ b3 ■” (for example, ■: lights up, □: turns off) The “b1” and “b3” LEDs are turned on and the “b2” LED is turned off. In this way, the winning indicator 48 is determined by whether or not the big hit is generated (when the big hit symbol is displayed) by the lighting state of the three LEDs “b1 to b3”. It is possible to notify whether the determination is the first special symbol determination or the second special symbol determination. The notification of the type of special symbol success / failure determination that triggered the big hit by the hit indicator 48 is also referred to as “determination notification”, and the hit indicator 48 is also referred to as “determination notification means”.

  The determination notification by the hit indicator 48 is performed for a predetermined period from the occurrence of the big hit (display of the big hit symbol), and in this embodiment, from the occurrence of the big hit (display of the big hit symbol) until the next big hit occurs. (Until the next jackpot symbol is displayed). For example, while a game is advanced by left-handed (while the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner), a big-hit symbol is displayed (stopped display) on the first special symbol display 41a, and then a right-hit after a big-hit game When the game is progressing (while the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner), when the big special symbol is displayed (stopped) on the second special symbol indicator 41b, the big special symbol on the first special symbol indicator 41a is displayed. The display mode (lighting mode) of the hit indicator 48 becomes “b1 ■ b2 ■ b3 □” with the display of “” as a trigger, and then the hit display is displayed until the big hit symbol is displayed on the second special symbol display 41b. The display mode “b1 • b2 • b3 □” of the container 48 is maintained. Then, when a big hit symbol is displayed on the second special symbol display 41b, “b2” of the two LEDs “b1” and “b2” of the hit indicator 48 that has been lit up until then is turned off. The display mode (lighting mode) of the display 48 is “b1b2b3”. Further, for example, when a big hit symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display 41a and then a big hit symbol is displayed again on the first special symbol display 41a through the big hit game, the first special symbol display 41a When the display of the previous jackpot symbol is triggered, the display mode (lighting mode) of the hit indicator 48 becomes “b1 b2 b3 □”, and then the jackpot symbol related to the next jackpot is displayed on the first special symbol display 41a. Even after the display, the display mode “b1 • b2 • b3 □” of the hit indicator 48 is maintained. For this reason, in this embodiment, between the “first (previous) jackpot” and the “after (next) jackpot” (battery jackpot), the special symbol success / failure determination that triggered the first (previous) jackpot It is possible to indicate (notify) the type.

  It should be noted that the determination notification execution period (determination notification period) by the hit indicator 48 may not be a big hit as in this embodiment. For example, from the occurrence of a jackpot (display of a jackpot symbol) to the end of the jackpot game related to the jackpot, or from the occurrence of a jackpot (display of the jackpot symbol) to the passage of a predetermined time after the jackpot game related to the jackpot From the occurrence of the jackpot (display of the jackpot symbol) until the special symbol variation display after the jackpot game related to the jackpot is performed a predetermined number of times. In addition, when the gaming state after the big hit game ends becomes a gaming state (also referred to as a “specific gaming state”) advantageous to the player as compared to a normal gaming state such as a high probability state or a short time state described later. The notification period may be from the occurrence of a big hit (display of a big hit symbol) to the end of the specific gaming state. Furthermore, when a specific area abnormal passage, which will be described later, occurs during the big hit game, a predetermined period can be set as a determination notification period from the occurrence of the specific area abnormal passage. In this case, in a display mode (lighting mode) indicating the type of special symbol success / failure determination (first special symbol success / failure determination or second special symbol success / failure determination) that triggered the jackpot game being executed when the specific region abnormal passage occurs The LED of the hit indicator 48 is turned on.

  In this embodiment, the display mode (initial display mode) of the hit indicator 48 when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on is basically the mode in which all the three LEDs “b1 to b3” are turned off ( All off). Further, in the present embodiment, the display by the hit indicator 48 (that is, “determination notification”) is targeted for backup. For this reason, for example, when the power is cut off when the display mode of the hit indicator 48 is “b1 b2 b3 □”, the LED lighting pattern data related to the display mode is stored (backed up) in the RAM. When the power is turned on next time, the display mode of the hit indicator 48 is made the same as before the occurrence of the power interruption by the backed up lighting pattern data. However, if the RAM clear is executed when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the backed up lighting pattern data is deleted, and the display mode of the hit indicator 48 is set to the above-mentioned initial display mode (all off). The In addition, you may comprise so that the determination alert | report by the hit indicator 48 may not be made into the object of backup.

  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. A sub-control board 90 (also referred to as a “sub-control unit”, “sub-control unit”, or “effect control unit”) that performs control related to effects to be executed as the game progresses. A payout control board 110 (also referred to as a “payout control unit”) for performing payout control, an image display device 7, an effect display device 102, an effect first special figure hold display device 103a, an effect second special figure hold display device 103b, etc. An image control board 100 (also referred to as an “image control unit”) that performs display control is provided.

  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 the 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. The power supply board 109 functions as a power supply unit that receives power supplied from the outside and supplies power to the pachinko gaming machine 1. Specifically, power is supplied to various electrical components necessary for the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as various boards, devices / equipment, sensors, switches, motors, solenoids, etc. shown in the block diagram of FIG. Supply. The power supply board 109 is provided with a power switch (not shown) that is exposed to the outside of the power supply board case. When the power switch is turned on, the supply of power is started. Is stopped.

  A game control one-chip microcomputer 81 (also referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 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-mentioned special figure storage unit (first special figure storage unit and second special figure storage unit) and the general figure storage unit 86.

  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, as the sensors, the first start port sensor 20a, the second start port sensor 21a, the gate sensor 28a, the first big prize port sensor 30a, the second big prize port sensor 35a, the specific area sensor 39a, the non-specification An area sensor 49a and a general winning opening sensor 27a are connected. These various sensors are also referred to as “game ball detecting means”.

  The first start port sensor 20 a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 20. The second start port sensor 21 a is provided in the second start port 21 and detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 21. The gate sensor 28 a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first grand prize opening sensor 30 a is provided in the first big prize opening 30 and detects a game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 30. The second big prize opening sensor 35a is provided in the second big prize opening 35 and detects a game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 35. The specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39 in the second grand prize opening 35, and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39 among the game balls that have entered the second large prize opening 35. is there. The non-specific area sensor 49a is provided in the non-specific area 49 in the second big prize opening 35, and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 49 among the game balls that have entered the second big prize opening 35. To do. 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. The RAM of the game control microcomputer 81 (main control unit 80) is provided with an area for counting and storing the number of game balls detected by each of these sensors (game ball detection means). The number of detections by each sensor can be counted by the control (program) of the microcomputer 81 (counter).

  Further, as the solenoids, a second start opening solenoid 24, a first large winning opening solenoid 33, a second large winning opening solenoid 38 and a movable piece solenoid 151 are connected. These various solenoids are also referred to as “electric drive source” and “drive means”. The second start port solenoid 24 is for driving the opening / closing member 23 of the variable winning device 22, and the first big winning port solenoid 33 is for driving the opening / closing member 32 of the first big winning device 31. is there. The second big prize winning solenoid 38 is for driving the opening / closing member 37 of the second big prize winning device 36, and the movable piece solenoid 151 is for driving the movable piece 150 of the second big prize winning device 36. is there. Further, the main control board 80 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special diagram hold indicator 43a, a second special figure hold indicator 43b, a general diagram. A hold indicator 44, a round indicator 45, a game state indicator 46, a firing direction indicator 47, and a hit indicator 48 are connected. That is, display control of these main display devices 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

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

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

  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, an effect control one-chip microcomputer 91 (also referred to as an “effect control microcomputer”) that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the sub-control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling a game 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. Yes. The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits / receives data to / from another board or the like via the input / output circuit 95. The input / output circuit 95 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 91. The ROM may be externally attached.

  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. As effect control means (also referred to as “effect execution means”) for controlling various effects such as effects, sound effects, lamp effects (light effects), etc., to be performed by corresponding devices or members (effect means) for effects. It functions.

  Based on the command received from the main control board 80, the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub-control board 90 is the CPU of the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 (also referred to as “image control microcomputer”) of the image control board 100. The display control of the image display 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, etc. (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 a change display and a 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 showing the display result (result of special symbol determination). Similarly, the production first special figure hold display 103a and the production second hold display 103b are also composed of two LEDs. And the production 1st special figure reservation indicator 103a, with the lighting number of 2 LED lighting / extinguishing or combination of colors, with the number of reservations which are displayed in 1st production reservation display area 9c and 1st special figure reservation indicator 43a Display control is performed in a display mode that indicates the same number of reserved items. Similarly, the production 2nd special figure hold indicator 103b is displayed on the second production hold display area 9d and the 2nd special figure hold display 43b by turning on / off lights of two LEDs or a combination of colors. The display is controlled in a display mode that indicates the same number of reserved items. 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. Such hold indicators 103a and 103b 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.

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

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91, based on the command received from the main control board 80, emits light pattern data (data for determining lighting / extinction, emission color, etc.) for determining the light emission mode of the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5. (Also referred to as 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. The movable decorative member 14 is a movable so-called gimmick provided in 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 and a second effect button detection switch 63c for detecting that the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b (see FIG. 1) is operated (pressed, rotated, pulled, etc.). 2 effect button detection switch 63d is connected. Accordingly, when the player performs a predetermined input operation on the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b, a signal is output to the sub-control board 90 from the corresponding effect button detection switch. 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, a description will be given of the control related to the determination as to whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment is correct. In the present embodiment, there are “big hit” and “off” as a result of the special symbol success / failure determination. In the case of “big hit”, the “big hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41, and in the case of “out”, the “off symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. If it is determined that the game is a big win, a “special game” is executed to open the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35 with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed. A special game executed as a big hit is also called a "hit game".

  There are several types of jackpots. As shown in FIG. 6, the types of big hits are “7R (round) first big hit”, “7R second big hit”, “7R third big hit”, “7R fourth big hit”, “7R fifth big hit”, "7R 7 big hits", "7R 7 big hits", "7R 8 big hits", "7R 9 big hits", "7R 10 big hits", "15R 11 big hits" and "15R 12 big hits" There are 12 types. “7R 1st big hit to 7R 10th big hit” is a big hit with the number of times (number of rounds) of the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) being 7 times. The “big hit” and the “15R 12th big hit” are big hits with 15 open times (number of rounds) of the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35).

  In each round of jackpot gaming related to these jackpots, one of the first big prize opening 30 and the second big prize opening 35 is in an open state (a state where a ball can be entered and a game ball can be received), and the other is closed. It becomes a state (a state where a ball cannot be entered, a state where a game ball cannot be received). That is, the two big winning openings 30, 35 are not opened at the same time, and one of them is opened. Specifically, in the first round, the first grand prize opening 30 (the lower university prize opening) is closed and the second big prize opening 35 (the upper university prize opening) is opened, and in the second round, the first big prize opening is opened. 30 (Shimodai prize opening) is opened, 2nd grand prize opening 35 (Kamidai prize opening) is closed, and the 1st grand prize opening 30 (Shimodai prize opening) is the same as the 1st round in the 3rd round. It closes and opens the second grand prize opening 35 (upper university prize opening), and in the fourth round, the first big prize opening 30 (lower university prize opening) opens as in the second round, and the second big prize opening 35 (Kamidai prize opening) will be closed. Thereafter, each time the rounds progress from the fifth round to the sixth round, the first grand prize opening 30 (the lower university prize opening) is closed, the second grand prize opening 35 (the upper university prize opening) is opened, Opening of the winning opening 30 (lower university winning opening) and closing of the second winning opening 35 (upper university winning opening) occur alternately. In other words, in the jackpot game of the present embodiment, the second grand prize opening 35 (the upper university prize opening) is opened in the odd number round, and the first big prize opening 30 (the lower university prize opening) is opened in the even number round. The first grand prize opening 30 (the lower university prize opening) and the second grand prize opening 35 (the upper university prize opening) alternately with the opening of the second big prize opening 35 (the upper university prize opening) first. Open.

  Here, the big winning opening opening pattern during the big hit game will be described. In the present embodiment, the opening patterns of the first big prize opening 30 and the second big prize opening 35 are the same. That is, in the odd-numbered round during the big hit game, the second big winning opening 35 is opened until 25000 ms (25 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the round, and is closed after 25000 ms (25 seconds), and the round is ended. That is, the second big prize opening 35 is opened with an opening pattern of 25000 ms and an opening pattern of 1 opening. It is possible to easily enter the game ball into the second big prize opening 30 that is opened in this opening pattern by making a right strike. On the other hand, in the even-numbered round during the big hit game, the first big prize opening 30 is opened until 25000 ms (25 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the round, and then closed after 25000 ms (25 seconds), thus completing the round. . In other words, the first grand prize opening 30 is opened with an opening pattern of 25000 ms and an opening pattern of 1 opening. It is possible to easily enter a game ball into the first big winning opening 30 that is opened in this opening pattern by making a right strike.

  In addition, in the fifth round during the big hit game, the second big prize opening 35 is opened, but in addition, the number of game balls that have entered the second big prize opening 35 becomes a predetermined number. Thus, the movable piece 150 is operated. That is, when a game ball enters the second grand prize opening 35, the entered game ball is detected by the second big prize opening sensor 35a, and the number of detected game balls (that is, the second big prize opening). The number of entered balls 35) is counted by the number of entered balls counting means (not shown) provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80. When the count value by the number-of-balls counting means reaches a predetermined value, the movable piece 150 operates with this as a trigger. That is, the operation timing of the movable piece 150 is defined by the predetermined value.

  The predetermined value (count value) that triggers the operation of the movable piece 150 is set within the range of the number of game balls (prescribed number) allowed to enter the second big prize opening 35 during one round. In the present embodiment, the two predetermined values are roughly divided into “first predetermined value (first count value)” and “second predetermined value (second count value)” which is larger than the first predetermined value. Is provided. Specifically, the first predetermined value (first count value) is “1”, and the second predetermined value (second count value) is any one of “2” to “9”.

  Further, the predetermined value (count value) that triggers the operation of the movable piece 150 is set according to the big hit type, and is shown in FIG. 47 as “big hit type”, “first predetermined value and second predetermined value”. The correspondence relationship with “value” is stored in advance in the ROM of the main control unit 80 (value storage means). In this embodiment, the first predetermined value is set for all jackpot types, and the second predetermined value is set for a specific jackpot type among all jackpot types. Specifically, the first predetermined value is set for all (12 types) of 7R 1st big hit to 7R 10th big hit, 15R 11th big hit and 15R 12th big hit. On the other hand, the second predetermined value is set for 7R 1 big hit to 7R 8 big hit and 15R 11 big hit (9 types), 7R 9 big hit, 7R 10 big hit and 15R 12 big hit. (3 types) is not set. For this reason, in this embodiment, the movable piece 150 operates at least once in the fifth round of the big hit game, and can operate twice at the maximum.

  Among the 7R first big hit to 7R eighth big hit and the 15R eleventh big hit (9 types), there are 8 types of big hits such as 7R first big hit to 7R eighth big hit, "2" to "9" Any one of the eight types is set to be different for each jackpot. Specifically, "2" for 7R first big hit, "3" for 7R second big hit, "4" for 7R third big hit, "7" for 7R fourth big hit "6" for 5 ", 7R 5 big hits," 7 "for 7R 6 big hits," 8 "for 7R 7 big hits," 9 "for 7R 8 big hits Are set respectively. Also, “2” is set for the 15R 11th big hit (see FIG. 47). The setting of the predetermined value (count value) that triggers the operation of the movable piece 150 is performed based on the type of the jackpot when the jackpot occurs (start of the jackpot game). That is, as shown in FIG. 47, the “first predetermined value (c1) corresponding to the number of entering balls that defines the first operation timing” and the “second operation timing” are predetermined according to the type of jackpot. A second predetermined value (c2) corresponding to the prescribed number of entered balls is set when the corresponding big hit (start of big hit game) occurs. It should be noted that the first predetermined value and the second predetermined value setting mode shown in FIG. 47 is merely an example, and various other modes can be adopted.

  In addition, as an operation mode (operation pattern) when the movable piece 150 operates, in this embodiment, two types of modes in which the possibility of passing the game ball to the specific region 39 are relatively different are provided in advance. In other words, there are two modes: a mode in which a game ball is likely to pass into the specific area 39 (first operation mode) and a mode in which the game ball is highly likely to pass into the specific area 39 (second operation mode). Thus, when the movable piece 150 operates, it operates in any manner. The manner in which the movable piece 150 is operated depends on the above-mentioned predetermined value that has triggered the operation when the movable piece 150 is operated, that is, the count value by the number-of-balls counting means (second big prize opening sensor 35a). The number of game balls detected by, that is, the number of balls entered into the second big prize opening 35). Specifically, when the movable piece 150 is actuated when the count value (the number of balls entered into the second big prize opening 35) becomes the first predetermined value ("1" in this example), the movable piece 150 is in a specific area. The game ball is operated in a mode (first operation mode) with a low possibility of passing the game ball to 39, and the count value (the number of balls entered into the second big prize opening 35) is a second predetermined value ("2" in this example) When the movable piece 150 is activated in any one of “9”), the movable piece 150 operates in a mode (second operation mode) in which the possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area 39 is high. When the movable piece 150 operates in the first operation mode, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 is extremely low, and it is difficult (substantially impossible) to pass the game ball to the specific area 39. . On the other hand, when the movable piece 150 operates in the second operation mode, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 is high, and the game ball can easily pass through the specific area 39.

  As described above, the second predetermined value is set for a specific jackpot type and is not set for other jackpot types. For this reason, nine kinds of big hits corresponding to the specific big hit type for which the second predetermined value is set, that is, the 7R first big hit to the 7R eighth big hit and the 15R 11th big hit, pass the game ball to the specific area 39. It is a big hit (also referred to as “V pass expected big hit”) that causes the movable piece 150 to operate in a highly likely manner. On the other hand, the big hits for which the second predetermined value is not set, that is, the 7R 9 big hits, the 7R 10 big hits, and the 15R 12 big hits are big hits that operate the movable piece 150 in such a manner that the possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area 39 is low. (Also referred to as “V non-passing jackpot” or “V non-passing jackpot”). In other words, the “V pass planned jackpot” is a jackpot on the assumption that a high probability state described later (giving benefits), and the “V non-passed jackpot” generates a high probability state described later. It is a big hit on the premise that it is not allowed (no privilege is granted). The jackpot game (special game) related to the jackpot not going through V is also called “first special game”, and the jackpot game (special game) related to the jackpot scheduled to pass V is also called “second special game”. .

  Here, the relationship between the operation of the movable piece 150 and the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 35 is as follows. As shown in FIG. 48, when the count value by the above-mentioned number-of-entrance counting means reaches the first predetermined value (“1” in this example), the movable piece 150 is set in the 80 ms operation state (the movable piece solenoid 151 is turned on). . That is, when the first ball entering the second big winning opening 35 is detected, the specific area 39 is in an open state (V open) for 80 ms (0.08 seconds). That is, the movable piece 150 is operated with an operation pattern of an operation time (opening time) of 80 ms and an operation frequency (opening frequency) of one. In this case, the operation of the movable piece 150 is performed for an extremely short time (instantaneous) of 80 ms, so that the game ball that triggered the operation (the first (first) ball entering the second big prize opening 35) When the corresponding game ball) passes through the second grand prize port sensor 35a and reaches the position where the movable piece 150 is disposed, the operation of the movable piece 150 is completed (in an inoperative state). The possibility is extremely high (see FIG. 46 (a)). Therefore, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 is extremely low.

  On the other hand, when the count value by the above-described number-of-entrance counting means reaches a second predetermined value (in this example, any one of “2” to “9”), the movable piece 150 is operated for 3000 ms (the movable piece solenoid 151 is turned on). (FIG. 48). That is, when any of the second to ninth balls entering the second grand prize opening 35 is detected, the specific area 39 is in an open state (V open) for 3000 ms (3 seconds). That is, the movable piece 150 is operated with an operation pattern of an operation time (opening time) of 3000 ms and an operation frequency (opening frequency) of one. In this case, since the operation of the movable piece 150 is performed in a relatively long time of 3000 ms, the game ball (any one of the second to ninth to the second big prize opening 35) that triggered the operation The operation of the movable piece 150 is not yet finished (becomes an operating state) when the game ball corresponding to the entry passes through the second grand prize port sensor 35a and reaches the site where the movable piece 150 is disposed. The possibility is high (see FIG. 46B). Therefore, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 is extremely high.

  As described above, the movable piece 150 has a short opening operation pattern (first operation mode) that opens the specific area 39 for a very short time (80 ms) when the count value by the number-of-entrance counting means becomes the first predetermined value. Operates and operates in a long release operation pattern (second operation mode) that opens the specific area 39 in a longer time (3000 ms) than the short release operation pattern when the count value by the number-of-balls counting means becomes the second predetermined value. It is supposed to be. And in "V non-passing expected big hit", the movable piece 150 operates in the short opening operation pattern (first operation mode) in the fifth round, but thereafter operates in the long opening operation pattern (second operation mode). No. In “V pass expected big hit”, after the movable piece 150 operates in the short opening operation pattern (first operation mode) in the fifth round, it can operate in the long opening operation pattern (second operation mode). It has become. For this reason, even if the game ball enters the second grand prize opening 35 in the fifth round, it is very unlikely that the game ball will pass through the specific area 39 during the round. Therefore, the game state after the end of the big hit game is a big hit with a low possibility of becoming a high probability state described later, in other words, a big hit with a high possibility of becoming a normal state (low probability state) described later. On the other hand, in the case of “V passing big hit”, if two or more game balls enter the second grand prize opening 35 in the fifth round, the possibility that the game balls pass the specific area 39 during the round is extremely high. For this reason, the game state after the end of the big hit game is a big hit that is highly likely to become a high probability state described later. As described above, in this embodiment, the fifth round of the big hit game determines whether or not the gaming state after the big hit game is to be a high probability state based on whether or not the game ball has passed to the specific area 39. It's round. Such a V round is also referred to as “privilege determination game” or “specific round game”.

  The special winning opening opening pattern is not limited to this embodiment, and the first special winning opening 30 and the second large winning opening 35 may be different. In the present embodiment, the number of rounds differs depending on the type of jackpot (7R or 15R), and the big winning opening opening pattern is the same. Good. Furthermore, the operation pattern (first operation mode, second operation mode) of the movable piece 150 is not limited to the present embodiment.

  The distribution probability for each big hit in the first special symbol (special figure 1) determination is 7% for 7R 1st to 8th big hits, 22% for 7R 9th big hit, and 22% for 7R 10th big hit, respectively. When the V-passing jackpot is divided into the V-passing jackpot, the V-passing jackpot is 56% (7% × 8 = 56%), and the V-passing jackpot is 44% (22% × 2 = 44). %) (See FIGS. 6 and 8). On the other hand, the distribution probability for each jackpot in the determination of whether or not the second special symbol (special chart 2) is right is 80% for the 15R 11th jackpot and 20% for the 12th 12th jackpot. And V non-passing jackpot, the V passing jackpot is 80% and the V non-passing jackpot is 20% (see FIGS. 6 and 8). In other words, if the winning of the second special symbol based on the entrance to the second start opening 21 that has become easy to enter by the operation of the opening extension function (occurrence of a high base state) described later, Compared to the case where the first special symbol is determined to be a big hit based on whether or not the first starting port 20 has entered the ball, the possibility of a V passing planned big hit is increased. In addition, when the big hit is determined by the determination of whether or not the second special symbol is based on the ball entering the second start port 21, the first special symbol based on the ball entering the first start port 20 does not appear. A 15R jackpot will appear. As described above, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, the game ball is placed in the second start port 21 rather than being a big hit in the win determination (first special symbol win determination) performed when the game ball enters the first start port 20. Is set so as to increase the possibility that the player who wins a big hit in the determination of success / failure (second special symbol success / failure determination) performed by entering the ball will be more advantageous to the player. For this reason, the player plays a game in anticipation of entering the second start port 21. This is particularly noticeable during the operation of the opening extension function in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 is increased.

  Here, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, the determination of whether or not the big hit is made is based on a special symbol success / failure determination random number (also referred to as “win / failure determination information”), and determination of the type of the big hit in the case of a big hit Is performed based on a big hit 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”. In addition to the special symbol success / failure determination random number and the jackpot type determination random number, the random number (acquisition information) acquired based on the ball entering the first start port 20 and the second start port 21 includes a variation pattern 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. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of “0 to 198”. In addition, the random numbers acquired based on the passage of the gate 28 include the normal symbol success / failure determination random numbers shown in FIG. The random number for normal symbol 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). Normal design random numbers take values in the range of "0 to 240".

  Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a plurality of gaming states by combining each of the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the open extension function with respect to the special symbol and the normal symbol into the activated state or the deactivated state. Have. A state in which the probability variation function is activated for the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is referred to as a “high probability state”, and a state in which the probability variation function is not activated is referred to as a “normal state” or a “low probability state”. In the high probability state, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the special symbol success / failure determination is higher than in the normal state. That is, in the normal state, the success / failure determination is performed using the big hit determination table for the normal state, and in the high probability state, the value of the special symbol success / failure determination random number determined to be the big hit is higher than the normal state. The determination of success / failure is performed using the large jackpot determination table (see FIG. 8A). That is, when the probability variation function of the special symbol is activated, the probability that the special symbol variation display result is a big hit (the stop symbol becomes a big hit symbol) is higher than when the special symbol probability variation function is not activated.

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

  The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) may be activated at the same time, 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 changing function and the changing 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 hit / fail judgment is made using a normal symbol per-decision table in which the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) determined to be hit is larger than the normal symbol per-judgment determination table used in the non-time-short state. Normal symbol determination) is performed (see FIG. 8C). In other words, when the probability variation function for the normal symbol is activated, the probability that the display result of the variation display of the ordinary symbol becomes a hit (the stop symbol becomes a normal symbol) is higher than when the probability variation function is not activated.

  In the short time state, the normal symbol fluctuation time is shorter than in the non-short time state. In this embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the non-short-time state, but is 1 second in the short-time state (see FIG. 8D). Furthermore, in the time-saving state, the opening time extension function of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) is activated, and the opening time of the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game is longer than that in the non-time-saving state. In addition, in the short-time state, the opening number increasing function of the variable winning device 22 is activated, and the number of times the second start port 21 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than that in the non-short-time state. Specifically, when the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination is successful in the non-time-short state, the opening / closing 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 If the result of the normal symbol win / fail determination is a hit, the opening / closing 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, the state in which these functions are activated is referred to as “high base state” or “electric support state”, and the state in which these functions are not activated is referred to as “low base state”. In the high base state (high frequency state), it is possible to aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the hand-held game balls.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the game state after the special game when either the 7R first big hit to the 7R eighth big hit or the 15R 11th big hit is the game state during the special game. Since the possibility that the ball will pass through the specific area 39 is very high, the special symbol has a high probability state based on the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39, and the special symbol has a short time state and a high base state ( (See FIG. 6). This gaming state is also referred to as a “highly accurate base state”. The high-accuracy and high-base state is terminated when a predetermined number of special symbol fluctuation displays are executed or a big hit game is executed. This high-probability high-base state is a state that is clear to the player that it is a high-probability state, and is a so-called “probability changing game state” for the player. If the game ball is not passed to the specific area 39, the special symbol is in the normal state, the special symbol is in the short time state, and is in the high base state (low probability high base state).

  In addition, the gaming state after a special game in the case of 7R 9th big hit and 15R 12th big hit is very unlikely that the game ball will pass the specific area 39 during the special game. While the special symbol is in a normal state, the special symbol is in a short time state and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is also referred to as a “low probability and high base state” or a “short time gaming state”. The low-accuracy base state is terminated when a special symbol variation display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) or a big hit game is executed. Although the possibility is extremely low, if the game ball passes through the specific area 39, the “highly accurate base state” is set.

  In addition, the game state after the special game in the case of 7R 10 big hit is the normal state of the special symbol because the possibility that the game ball will pass the specific area 39 during the special game is very low, The special symbol becomes a non-time-short state and a low base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is also referred to as a “low probability low base state”. Although the possibility is extremely low, if a game ball passes the specific area 39, a special symbol has a high probability state, a special symbol has a non-time-short state, and a low base state. This gaming state is also referred to as a “highly accurate low base state”.

  Whether or not the probability variation function is activated after the special game (big hit game) ends in the case where the game state becomes the “high probability high base state” and the case where the game state becomes the “low probability high base state”. In other words, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize whether the gaming state after the end of the special game is a high probability state or a normal state (low probability state). A state in which it is difficult to recognize whether the state is a high probability state or a normal state (low probability state) is referred to as a “probability non-notification state”. In the “probability non-notification state”, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the state is a high probability state through the appearance (appearance) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as an effect performed in accordance with the progress of the game Possible). This “probability non-notification state” can be generated, for example, until a special symbol variation display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), which is the end condition of the “low probability base state”.

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

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

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

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the low probability low base state in which the big hit game is not performed is used as a reference, the low probability low base state is referred to as “normal game state” or “normal state”. A game in which a special symbol is variably displayed in the state can be regarded as a “normal game”. The jackpot game is a game that can be executed by variably displaying a special symbol and stopping and displaying the jackpot symbol. For the player, a big prize opening (first big prize opening 30, second big prize winning mouth) 35) Since it is an advantageous game in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained by entering a game ball into 35), the big hit game can be regarded as a “special game”, and the gaming state in which the big hit game is performed It can be understood as “special gaming state”.

  The low probability low base state (normal game state) is also referred to as the “first game state”, and the high probability high base state (probability variable game state), which is a game state advantageous to the player over the low probability low base state. The low probability high base state (time-short game state) and the high probability low base state are also referred to as “second game state”.

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

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

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

[Interrupt processing]
Next, the interrupt process (S105) will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, in the interrupt process (S105), an output process (S201) is first executed. In the output process (S201), commands (control signals) set in an 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, and the like. To do. The command to be output includes information regarding the gaming state, the special symbol determination result, the symbol as a jackpot type (hit symbol), the variation pattern, and the like. The command is composed of, for example, 2-byte information. In this case, the upper 1 byte is information regarding the type of command, and the lower 1 byte is information regarding the content of the command.

  In the input process (S202) performed subsequent to the output process (S201), various sensors (a first start port sensor 20a, a second start port sensor 21a, a first grand prize port sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. 30a, the second big prize opening sensor 35a, the general prize opening sensor 27a and the like (see FIG. 5) are read and stored as prize ball information in the output buffer of the RAM. Also, a detection signal from a lower plate full detection sensor for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 62 is taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as lower plate full data.

  The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S203) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed in the main control main process of FIG. 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 process (S203), starting port sensor detection process (S204), general map movement process (S205), special figure movement process (S206), and specific area sensor detection process (S207) The non-specific area sensor detection process (S208), the start ball entry process (S209), and the power-off monitoring process (S210) are executed. Thereafter, other processing (S211) not deeply 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 (after about 4 ms). ), Interrupt processing (S105) is executed again. In the output process (S201) of the interrupt process (S105) executed again, the command set in the RAM output buffer in the previous interrupt process (S105) is output.

[Starting port sensor detection processing]
As shown in FIG. 12, in the start port sensor detection process (S204), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a (S301). . If the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S301), the process proceeds to S305, and if the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S301), the number of normal symbol hold balls (the number of hold of the normal figure, More specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the counter that counts the number of reserved drawings 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 (label -TRND-H, Fig. 7 (B)) of the random symbol counter for determining whether or not the symbol is normal is stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM. Then, the obtained random number value (acquired information) is stored in an address space corresponding to the current number of normal symbol reserved balls in the general symbol reserved storage unit provided in the RAM of the main control board 80.

  In S305, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 21, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second start port sensor 21a (S305). If a game ball has not entered the second start port 21 (NO in S305), the process proceeds to S309, but if a game ball has entered the second start port 21 (YES in S305), a special figure is displayed. Whether the number of the two reserved balls (the number of the second special figure hold, specifically, the counter value for counting the number of the second 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 (S306). If the special figure 2 reserved ball number is not less than 4 (NO in S306), the process proceeds to S309, but if the special figure 2 reserved ball number is less than 4 (YES in S306), the special figure 2 hold is held. 1 is added to the number of 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 number counter for special symbol determination (label-TRND-A) stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM, the random number for determining the big hit 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.

  Subsequently, in the start port sensor detection process (S204), 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 (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 acquired (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.

[Usuzu movement process]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal operation process (S205) shown in FIG. 13 after the start port sensor detection process (S204). In the normal drawing operation process (S205), the processing related to the normal symbol display device 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four stages, and “normal figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4” is assigned to each of these stages. . If the “normal operation status” is “1” (YES in S401), the normal symbol standby process (S402) is performed, and if the “normal operation status” is “2” (S401) NO 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. 14, in the normal symbol standby process (S402), it is first determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is “0” (S501), and if it is “0” (YES in S501). This process is finished. On the other hand, if it is not “0” (NO in S501), a later-described normal symbol success / failure determination process is performed (S502). Further, after the normal symbol success / failure determination processing (S502), normal symbol variation pattern selection processing 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. Further, after the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, a normal symbol random number shift process (S504) described later is performed. Further, after the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), the normal symbol variation start process is performed (S505), and the process is terminated. In the normal symbol variation start process, the normal symbol variation display is started with 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. 15, in the normal symbol success / failure determination process (S502), first, the value of the normal symbol success / failure determination random number counter (label-TRND-H) 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 the normal symbol determination table shown in FIG. 8C). Based on “0” to “239”), it is determined whether or not it is a hit based on the high-probability normal-winning 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 per determination table shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it is a hit based on a low-probability standard winning / failing determination based on the winning determination values “0” and “1”), and the process proceeds to S605. Then, in S605, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal map win / fail determination (S603, S604) is a hit (per normal map) (S605), and if it is determined to be out (NO in S605), the display is stopped. A normal symbol (unusual symbol) is determined (S606), and the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning (per normal map) is determined in S605 (YES in S605), the normal symbol per display to be stopped (per symbol in the general pattern) is determined (S607), and the per-normal symbol flag is turned ON (S608). ) Finish the process.

[Normal design random number shift processing]
Following the normal symbol variation pattern selection processing (S503), normal symbol random number shift processing (S504) is executed. As shown in FIG. 16, 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. 17, in the normal symbol variation processing (S404), first, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the normal symbol has passed (S801). 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, after performing other processing such as stopping the fluctuation display of the normal symbol with the display result (the normal symbol of the normal symbol or the off normal symbol) according to the determination result of the random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is satisfied (S804), Finish.

[Normal symbol confirmation processing]
As shown in FIG. 18, 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 process is completed.

[Normal electric equipment processing]
As shown in FIG. 19, in the ordinary electric accessory processing (S407), it is first determined whether or not the end-of-usual 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 this is the case, the second starting port 21 is opened (S1004), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the second start port 21 is being opened (YES in S1002), it is determined in advance whether or not the timing (timing) for closing the second start port 21 has been reached (that is, after the second start port 21 is opened). (S1005). If not reached (NO in S1005), the process is finished. If it has reached (YES in S1005), the second start port 21 is closed (closed). (S1006).

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

  On the other hand, if the normal per-completion flag is ON in S1001 (YES in S1001), the opening operation of the second start port 21 for the number of times set in S903 or S906 has been completed. The end flag is turned off (S1011), the ordinary figure flag is turned off (S1012), the ordinary figure operation status is set to "1" (S1013), and the process is terminated. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the normal symbol standby process (S402) is executed again as the normal operation process (S205) (see FIGS. 11 and 13).

[Special figure operation processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special figure operation process (S206) subsequent to the normal figure operation process (S205). In the special figure operation process (S206), as shown in FIG. 20, the processes related to the special symbol display 41 and the big prize device (the first big prize device 31 and the second big prize device 36) are divided into four stages. "Special figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each stage. If the “special figure operation status” is “1” (YES in S1101), a special symbol standby process (S1102) is performed. If the “special figure operation status” is “2” (S1101) NO in S1103, YES in S1103), special symbol change processing (S1104) is performed, and if the “special symbol operation status” is “3” (both NO in S1101 and S1103, YES in S1105), the special symbol is confirmed Processing (S1106) is performed, and when the “special drawing operation status” is “4” (NO in S1101, S1103, and S1105), special electric accessory processing (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. 21, in the special symbol standby process (S1102), first, it is determined whether or not the number of retained balls (that is, the number of retained balls in Special Figure 2) 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). If so (YES in S1211), the processing is terminated. Otherwise (NO in S1211), standby screen setting processing 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 the present embodiment, the success / failure determination based on the second special figure hold is more likely to be a big hit with a large 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. 22, 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 part of the RAM (that is, the first special figure reservation hold corresponds to the first one). The value (label-TRND-A) of the special symbol success / failure random number counter (the oldest stored) stored in the RAM area) is read (S1301). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1302). And if it is not a high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, if it is a normal state, it is a big hit determination table (big hit determination value is “3” and “3” for the normal state in the big hit determination table (FIG. 8A). 397 "), a determination is made as to whether it is correct (S1303). On the other hand, if the state is a high probability state (YES in S1302), the success / failure determination is performed based on the jackpot determination table for the high probability state in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 8A) (S1304). In the jackpot determination table for the high probability state, the jackpot determination values are “3”, “53”, “113”, “173”, “227”, “281”, “337”, “397”, “449”. , “503”.

  When it is determined that the result of the determination (S1303, S1304) is “big hit” (YES in S1305), the value of the big hit type determination random number counter (label-TRND-AS) is read, and FIG. The jackpot type is determined based on the jackpot type determination table (S1307), the jackpot design 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 processing is performed. Finish. On the other hand, if it is determined that the result of the determination (S1303, S1304) is not “big hit” (“miss”) (NO in S1305), a missing symbol is determined (S1306), and the process ends. Here, in determining the jackpot type, in the case of the 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 the determination of success / failure determination related to the second special symbol is made. In this case, the jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol. Note that the special symbol success / failure determination and the jackpot type determination determination may be respectively referred to as “determination”, or may be referred to as “determination” including which jackpot symbol is determined by performing the jackpot determination. In addition, it can be said that the main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the determination (S1303, S1304) relating to the second special symbol functions as "second determination means".

[Special Figure 2 Variation Pattern Selection Processing]
As shown in FIG. 21, in the special symbol standby process (S1102), a special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1203) following the special figure 2 determination process (S1202). As shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, 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 saving state is not set (NO in S1401), that is, if it is not a time saving 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 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, and therefore the number of reserved memories is any one of “1 to 4”. If it is determined in S1405 that the number of holds is either “1” or “2” (YES in S1405), the first number-of-holds table (non-time reduction state among the variation pattern tables shown in FIG. 9) The variation pattern is selected on the basis of the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the portion that falls off and corresponds 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 holdings is neither “1” nor “2”, that is, “3” or “4” (NO in S1405), the second holding number removal table (The portion of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 that is in a non-time-short state and is out of place and corresponds to the number of reserved balls “3, 4”) A pattern is selected (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 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 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 one of “2 to 4” (NO in S1410), the fourth number-of-holds table (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. 23 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. 25, in the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), first, the special figure 2 reserved ball number is decremented by 1 (S1501). Next, the storage location of the various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit is set to one lower level (for example, when the second special figure reservation storage unit is composed of an address space corresponding to addresses “0000” to “0003”, the address Shift to “0000” side (S1502). Then, “0” is set in the uppermost address space of the second special figure hold storage unit, that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth special figure hold (when stored up to the upper limit number). Is cleared to 0 (S1503), and this process ends.

  After executing the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) of FIG. 21 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 stand-by process (S1102) of FIG. 21, 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. 26, in the special figure 1 success / failure determination process (S1207), the processing (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, it is stored in the lowest area of the first special figure reservation storage part of the RAM (that is, the RAM area corresponding to the first special figure reservation). The special symbol success / failure determination random number counter value (label-TRND-A) is read and processed. In addition, it can be said that the main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the determination (S1603, S1604) related to the first special symbol functions as a “first determination unit”.

[Special Figure 1 Variation Pattern Selection Processing]
As shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, 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, a detailed description of this process is omitted.

[Special Figure 1 Random Number Shift Processing]
As shown in FIG. 29, 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 the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209) is executed, the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) of FIG. 21 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. 30, in the special symbol variation processing (S1104), first, the special symbol variation time (variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in S1203 or S1208 in FIG. 21, see FIG. 9) has elapsed. It is determined whether or not (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) to determine whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is “0” (S1903) 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 time reduction for counting the number of times the special symbol is changed during the time reduction state is counted. The counter value is decremented by 1 (S1908), it is determined whether the value of the hour / hour counter is “0” (S1909). If it is “0” (YES in S1909), the hour / hour flag is turned OFF (S1910). The process proceeds to S1911. If it is determined that the time reduction flag is not ON (NO in S1907), 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. 31, in the special symbol confirmation process (S1106), it is first determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S2001). If the big hit flag is ON (YES in S2001), it is determined whether or not the type of big hit this time is 15R big hit (15R 11th big hit or 15R 12th big hit) (S2002). As a result, if it is determined that the type of jackpot of this time is 15R jackpot (YES in S2002), “15” is set to the value of the round counter that counts the number of rounds executed during the jackpot game (S2003), Move on to S2006 processing. On the other hand, if it is determined that the big hit type is not 15R big hit (NO in S2002), the big hit type is 7R big hit (any one of 7R first big hit to 7R 10 big hit). 7 ”is set (S2005), and the process proceeds to S2006.

  In S2006, lighting pattern data for determining the display mode (lighting mode) of the round indicator 45 is set (S2006), and the process proceeds to S2007. Specifically, the lighting pattern data of the two LEDs (7R lamp, 15R lamp) constituting the round indicator 45 according to the determination result of S2002 described above, that is, the type of this big hit (number of rounds). Is set (S2006). When the set lighting pattern data is output by the output process (S201), the LED (round lamp) of the round indicator 45 is turned on according to the lighting pattern data.

  In S2007, lighting pattern data for determining the display mode (lighting mode) of the hit indicator 48 is set (S2007), and the process proceeds to S2008. Here, as described above, the winning indicator 48 determines whether or not the special symbol success / failure determination that triggered the big hit when the big hit occurs (when the big hit symbol is displayed) It indicates which of the two special symbol success / failure determination is made. The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has two types of jackpots, “7R jackpot” (7R first to tenth jackpot) and “15R jackpot” (15R first to twelfth jackpot). "Is a jackpot type when the first special symbol win / reject determination is a big hit, and" 15R big hit "is a jackpot type when the second special symbol win / fail determination is made (see FIG. 6). Therefore, in the present embodiment, lighting pattern data of the three LEDs constituting the hit indicator 48 is set based on the determination result of S2002 described above (S2007). That is, when it is determined in S2002 that the type of the big hit is 15R big hit (YES in S2002), the current big hit is based on the second special symbol determination (also referred to as “special figure 2 big hit”). Therefore, as lighting pattern data according to this, data for lighting the “b1” and “b3” LEDs among the three “b1 to b3” LEDs shown in FIG. 4 is set. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2002 that the current big hit type is not 15R big hit (NO in S2002), the current big hit type is 7R big hit, and the big hit is based on the first special symbol success / failure determination ("Special Figure" As the lighting pattern data corresponding to this, data for lighting the “b1” and “b2” LEDs among the three LEDs “b1 to b3” shown in FIG. set. When the set lighting pattern data is output by the output process (S201), the LED of the hit indicator 48 is turned on according to the lighting pattern data.

  In this embodiment, the 7R jackpot is set as a special figure 1 jackpot, and the 15R jackpot is set as a special figure 2 jackpot. As a result of the first special symbol success / failure determination, the 15R jackpot is not derived, The 7R jackpot is not derived as a result of the special symbol success / failure determination (see FIG. 6). For this reason, when setting the lighting pattern data of the hit indicator 48 in S2007, it is set based on the determination result (the type of the big hit that occurred) in S2002. On the other hand, for example, when the type of jackpot common to the special figure 1 jackpot and the special figure 2 jackpot is set, only the type of the jackpot that has occurred is the type of special symbol success / failure determination that triggered the jackpot ( Since the first special symbol success / failure determination or the second special symbol success / failure determination) cannot be determined, the lighting pattern data of the hit indicator 48 cannot be determined based on the type of jackpot that has occurred. Therefore, in such a case, for example, the big hit flag set in S1309 and S1609 described above corresponds to the special figure 1 big hit (for example, "special figure 1 big hit flag") and the special figure 2 big hit. What is necessary is just to divide and provide for a thing (for example, "a special figure 2 big hit flag"). In this way, the type of jackpot flag that is turned on (special figure 1 jackpot flag or special figure 2 jackpot flag) is determined, and the special symbol success / failure judgment that triggered the jackpot when the jackpot occurs is determined. The type can be discriminated, and accordingly, the lighting pattern data of the hit indicator 48 can be appropriately determined.

  Next, in S2008, a big winning opening opening pattern corresponding to the type of jackpot (type of jackpot) is set (S2008), and the process proceeds to S2009. Here, as described above, the opening pattern of the big prize opening is determined according to the type of the big hit (see FIG. 6). Specifically, if it is any of 7R 1 big hit to 7R 10 big hit, an open pattern for 7R big hit corresponding to each big hit is set, and if 15R 11 big hit or 15R 12 big hit, An open pattern for 15R jackpot corresponding to each jackpot is set. Then, the corresponding jackpot opening pattern is executed in each jackpot game.

  In S2009, the movable piece operation timing corresponding to the type of jackpot is set, and the process proceeds to S2010. Here, as described above, the operation of the movable piece 150 in the V round (the fifth round in the present embodiment) is the entry of the game ball into the second big prize opening 35 (also referred to as “V attacker”). The number of entering balls that are the trigger for the operation is determined according to the type of jackpot (see FIG. 47). Specifically, “first predetermined value (c1) corresponding to the number of entering balls that defines the first operation timing” and “entrance that specifies the second operation timing” that are predetermined according to the type of jackpot The second predetermined value (c2) corresponding to the number ”is set (predetermined value setting means). Based on the value set in S2009 and the count value (number of balls entered into the V attacker) in the V round (fifth round), the operation control of the movable piece 150 is performed. Become. Note that the second predetermined value (c2) is not set when the type of jackpot is “scheduled V non-passing big hit”, but is set only when the jackpot is a “scheduled V passing big hit”. Regarding the second predetermined value (c2), the 7R first big hit to the 7R 10th big hit are different from each other depending on the big hit type. For this reason, for the 7R first big hit to the 7R 10th big hit, the number of balls entering the V-attacker (second predetermined value) that triggers the operation of the second movable piece 150 varies (changes) depending on the type of the big hit. To get.

  In S2010, a jackpot opening command is set to start the jackpot game (S2010). The opening command is determined according to the type of jackpot, and is provided corresponding to each jackpot, such as a 7R first jackpot opening command, a 7R second jackpot opening command, and the like. Then, the corresponding opening period is subsequently executed by the set opening command. The main control unit 80 transmits the set opening command to the sub-control unit 90 at a predetermined timing by output processing (S201), and the sub-control unit 90 that has received the opening command corresponds to the opening period. It is assumed that a predetermined game effect is performed. In S2011, a big hit game opening period 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.

[Special electric equipment processing (big hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 32, in the special electric accessory processing (S1108), first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S2101), and when 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 NO is determined in S2101, the process proceeds to S2103 without turning off the probability variation flag. If NO is determined in S2103, the process proceeds to S2105 without turning off the time reduction flag. In other words, 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-short 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 opening processes of the big winning devices (the first big winning device 31 and the second big winning device 36) have been completed (the big hit game has ended) in the big hit game. When it is determined that the big hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), it is next determined whether or not it is the start time of the round (S2106). This is determined based on the big winning opening opening pattern set for each jackpot type described above. For example, if it is before the start of the first round, the determination is made based on whether or not it is the timing at which the opening period ends and the first release process of the first round is executed. If the first round has already started, the determination is made based on whether the previous round has ended and the predetermined interval period has ended. The round is also simply referred to as “R” or “round game”.

  If it is determined in S2106 that it is the time to start a round (YES in S2106), a round start command for the corresponding round is set (S2107), a special prize opening process is performed (S2108), and the process ends. As a result, the special winning opening becomes open and a predetermined round starts. In S2107, a round start command capable of specifying the starting round is set, such as “1R start command” if the first round is started and “2R start command” if the second round is started. . The set round start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output process of S201. In the big winning opening process of S2108, the big winning opening opening pattern determined according to the type of jackpot to be executed, and the opening pattern determined in the starting round is started.

  If it is determined in S2106 that it is not the round start time (NO in S2106), the process proceeds to S2111. Here, as a case where it is determined that it is not the round start time, for example, during the opening period before the start of one round, during the round, during the interval period after the end of the round, or the like can be cited. In S2111, it is determined whether or not a round is being executed, that is, whether or not a special winning opening releasing operation based on the predetermined opening pattern started in S2108 is being executed (S2111). If it is determined in S2111 that a round is being executed (a special prize opening operation is being executed) (YES in S2111), it is then determined whether or not the currently executed round is a V round (S2112). As described above, in the present embodiment, the fifth round of the jackpot game is the V round, so it is determined here whether or not it is the fifth round. If the currently executed round is the V round (fifth round) (YES in S2112), V round processing described later is performed (S2113), and if not the V round (if it is a round other than the fifth round) The process proceeds to S2114 without performing the V round process (S2113).

  In S2114, it is determined whether or not the round end condition of the currently executed round is satisfied (S2114). Here, as a round end condition of the present embodiment, (1) the fact that the round execution time (“25 seconds” in the present embodiment) determined for the running round has elapsed (or is determined for the running round) (2) that the specified number of game balls (in this embodiment, “9”) entered in the current round have entered in the current round. Conditions are defined. When either one of the conditions is satisfied, the round end condition is satisfied based on the previously satisfied condition. If it is determined in S2114 that the round end condition is not satisfied (NO in S2114), the process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2114 that the round end condition is satisfied (YES in S2114), a round end command for the corresponding round is set (S2115), and the process proceeds to S2116. In S2115, a round end command capable of specifying a round to be ended is set, such as “1R end command” for the end of the first round and “2R end command” for the end of the second round. . The set round end command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output process of S201.

  In S2116, a process of setting a predetermined interval time (a big prize opening closing process) is performed while closing the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) at the end of the round (S2116). . Here, in the present embodiment, two types of time of “2000 ms (2 seconds)” and “200 ms (0.2 seconds)” are provided as the interval time between rounds, and the interval time ( The interval time of the fifth and sixth rounds) is “2000 ms”, and the interval time set at the end of the other rounds is “200 ms”. At the end of the V round, the V round ends in order to secure time for determining whether the number of balls entered and discharged in the V round matches or does not match from the standpoint of monitoring for the presence or absence of ball clogging and preventing fraud. The subsequent interval time is “2000 ms”, and the interval time between the other rounds is “200 ms”. This makes it possible to quickly and smoothly advance the alternate opening of the first big prize opening 30 and the second big prize opening 35 for the other rounds while monitoring ball clogging and preventing fraud in the V round.

  Next, in S2117, it is determined whether or not the interval time set in the previous special winning opening closing process (S2116) has elapsed (S2117). The process of S2117 is also a process performed after it is determined in S2111 that the round is not being executed (NO in S2111). If it is determined in S2117 that the interval time has not elapsed (NO in S2117), the process is terminated, and if it is determined that it has elapsed (YES in S2117), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2118), It is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is “0” (S2119). If it is determined that the value of the round counter is not “0” (NO in S2119), the process ends to start the next round. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the round counter is “0” (YES in S2119), the jackpot ending command is set and the jackpot ending period is started as a jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game (S2120) Then, 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 rounds in the jackpot to be executed are completed.

  Here, in the jackpot ending process in S2120, a process of setting an ending command is performed. The ending command to be set is a gaming state, a jackpot type information and a V flag when a big hit is made from a plurality of ending commands. One of the ending commands is selected and set based on ON / OFF. The ending period to be executed (set) differs depending on the type of ending command to be set. Here, the ending period is after the completion of all the opening operations of the big prize opening (first big prize opening 30 and second big prize opening 35) in the big hit game, and the special symbol (direction design) is displayed in a variable manner. Is a period that is set before the execution of the process, and is also referred to as an “end period”. During the ending period (end period), the special winning opening is closed. The effect executed during the “end period” is also referred to as “end effect (ending effect)”. In addition, the opening period is a period that is set before the first opening operation of the big winning opening in the jackpot game is started, and after the change display of the special symbol (direction symbol) is disabled. Also called. The effect executed during the “start period” is also referred to as “start effect (opening effect)”.

  In addition, in the V round (in the big hit game), information indicating the result of passing the specific area whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area is also referred to as “specific area information”. The specific area information includes information indicating that the game ball has passed the specific area in the V round (V flag: ON) and information that the game ball has not passed the specific area in the V round (V flag: OFF). The ending period determination means (end period determination means) that determines the ending period can determine the ending period based on the specific area information.

  If it is determined in S2105 that the jackpot end flag is ON (YES in S2105), it is determined whether the execution time of the jackpot ending effect has elapsed since the last round in the jackpot game has ended (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 (S206). It can be said that the main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the above-described special electric accessory processing (S1108) functions as "special game execution means".

[V round processing]
As shown in FIG. 33, in the V round process (S2113), first, the number of game balls entering the V attacker (second big prize opening 35) during the V round, that is, by the above-mentioned number-of-entry counting means. It is determined whether or not the count value is the first predetermined value (c1) (S2701). As described above, in the V round, the movable piece 150 is operated based on the number of game balls that enter the V attacker in the V round. "1 predetermined value (first count value)" and "second predetermined value (second count value)" are set in S2009 described above. In S2701, whether the count value by the number-of-balls counting means in the current V round is the “first predetermined value (c1) corresponding to the number of balls that defines the first operation timing” set in S2009. It is determined whether or not. In this embodiment, since the first predetermined value (c1) is “1” regardless of the type of jackpot, if the count value by the number-of-entry counting means is “1”, the process of S2702 is performed, and “1” If not, the process proceeds to S2703 without performing S2702.

  In S2702, a specific area opening / closing process for opening / closing the specific area 39 by operating the movable piece 150 is performed (S2702). Since the specific area opening / closing process here corresponds to the first operation of the movable piece 150 based on the number of balls entering the V-attacker being “1”, the operation of the movable piece 150 in this case is specified. A short opening operation pattern (first operation mode) for opening the region 39 for 80 ms is performed (see FIG. 48).

  In S2702, the specific area effective period is set as the movable piece 150 is operated. The specific area effective period is a period during which the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is determined to be effective (privilege grant). The period other than the valid period is a period for determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalid (privilege not granted). When a game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a during a period other than the specific area effective period (outside the specific area effective period), it is determined that the detection is invalid and an error relating to the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 occurs. It is determined that a kind of “specific area abnormal passage” has occurred (error determination means). In the present embodiment, the period from the start of the operation of the movable piece 150 in the V round to the elapse of a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) after the end of the operation is set as the specific area effective period. The effective period is continued even after the operation of the movable piece 150 is completed. When the game ball passes through the specific area 39 and is detected by the specific area 39a just before the operation of the movable piece 150 is completed, the detection is performed. This is because it is treated as valid. Since the operation of the movable piece 150 in S2702 is based on the short opening operation pattern, the possibility that the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a by this operation is extremely low.

  Next, in S2703, it is determined whether or not the currently executed V round (big hit game) is related to “V pass planned big hit” (S2703). In the case of “V pass planned big hit”, after the first operation (short opening operation pattern) of the movable piece 150 is performed during the V round, the second operation is performed by the game ball entering the V attacker thereafter. It is executable. Therefore, in S2703, it is determined whether or not the currently executed V round is related to the “V pass expected big hit”, and if it is determined not to be “V pass expected big hit” (NO in S2703), that is, being executed. If the V round is related to “V non-passing planned jackpot”, the processing is finished as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined that the currently executed V round is related to the “V pass expected jackpot” (YES in S2703), is the count value by the number-of-entry counting means the second predetermined value (c2)? It is determined whether or not (S2704). Here, the count value by the number-of-entries counting means in the V round (the number of balls entering the V-attacker) is set to “second predetermined value corresponding to the number of entering balls that defines the second operation timing” set in S2009. (C2) "is determined. In the present embodiment, the second predetermined value (c2) is set to any one of “2” to “9” according to the big hit type of “V passing expected big hit” (see FIG. 47). The second predetermined value (c2) according to the type of jackpot, such as “2” if the V round is related to “7R first jackpot”, “6” if it is related to “7R fifth jackpot” It is determined whether or not (S2704).

  In S2704, the count value (the number of balls entered into the V attacker) by the number-of-balls counting means becomes the second predetermined value (c2) corresponding to the big hit type of the “V pass planned big hit” related to the V round currently being executed. If it is determined (YES in S2704), the process of S2705 is performed. If it is determined that the second predetermined value (c2) is not reached (NO in S2704), the process ends without performing the process of S2705. . In S2705, similar to S2702, the specific area opening / closing process for opening and closing the specific area 39 by operating the movable piece 150 is performed (S2705). However, the specific area opening / closing process of S2705 corresponds to the second operation of the movable piece 150 based on the number of balls entering the V attacker being any one of “2” to “9”. The operation of the movable piece 150 is performed in a long open operation pattern (second operation mode) that opens the specific region 39 for 3000 ms (3 seconds) (see FIG. 48). Also in S2705, the specific area valid period is set as the movable piece 150 is operated. Accordingly, when the specific area 39 is opened by the operation of the movable piece 150 in S2705 and the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the specific area effective period, the detection is determined to be effective. On the other hand, when a game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a during a period other than the specific area effective period, the detection is determined to be invalid and a specific area abnormal passage (specific area error) is determined to occur (error determination). means).

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

  That is, in the specific area sensor detection process (S207), which will be described later, the V flag is turned ON only when V passage (passing of the game ball to the specific area 39) is detected during the specific area effective period, and outside the specific area effective period (V The V flag is not turned ON when the V passage is detected during the invalid period. When the V flag is ON, the probability variation flag is turned ON. That is, the gaming state after the big hit game is set to a high probability state (see the gaming state setting process (S2124) described later). By doing so, the V flag is not turned on based on the passage of V due to an illegal act, that is, it is not illegally set to a high probability state.

[Game state setting process]
As shown in FIG. 34, in the game state setting process (S2124), it is first determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S2201). The V flag is a flag that is turned ON in a specific area sensor detection process (S207) described later. If it is determined in S2201 that the V flag is ON (YES in S2201), the probability variation flag is turned ON (S2202), "200" is set in the probability variation counter (S2203), and the V flag is turned OFF ( S2204). Then, it is determined whether or not the finished big hit (this big hit) is the 7R fifth big hit (S2205). If the 7R 10th big hit (YES in S2205), the process is finished and the 7R 10th big hit is finished. If not (NO in S2205), the hour / hour flag is turned ON (S2206), “200” is set in the hour / hour counter (S2207), and the process is terminated. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not to set the gaming state after the big hit game to a high probability state based on whether or not the V flag is ON in this gaming state setting process. ing. If it is determined that the big hit that ended in S2205 (this big hit) is the 10th big hit of 7R (YES in S2205), the probability variation flag is turned on, but the short time flag is not turned on. The gaming state after the big hit game becomes a high probability state, a non-time-short state, and a low base state (that is, a highly accurate low base state). However, as described above, since it is unlikely that the game ball will pass through the specific area 39 in the big hit game related to the 7R 10th big hit, the possibility that the 7R 10th big hit is determined in S2205 is low. The possibility of becoming a highly accurate and low base state is low.

  Here, when the V flag is ON, the value set in the probability variation counter is the number of times that the special symbol determination can be performed with high probability. In this embodiment, since the probability variation counter is set to “200”, the high probability state is continued until 200 times of special symbol variation display (special symbol success / failure determination) is executed. However, if a big hit is made in 200 times, the high probability state ends when the big hit game is executed. In addition, when the probability variation flag is ON, “200” is also set in the hour / short counter similarly. Therefore, while the high probability state is set, the hour / short state (open extended state) is also set and the high probability state is set. The time saving state is also terminated with the termination of.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2201 that the V flag is OFF (NO in S2201), it is determined whether or not the completed big hit (current big hit) is the 7R 10th big hit without turning on the probability variation flag. (S2208). In S2208, when it is determined that the finished big hit is not the 7R 10th big hit, that is, the other big hit except the 7R 10th big hit shown in FIG. 6 (NO in S2208), the time reduction flag is turned ON (S2209) “100” is set in the counter (S2210), and the process is terminated. Thus, the gaming state after the current big hit game becomes a low probability state, a short time state, and a high base state (that is, a low probability high base state). In addition, even if it is a “scheduled V pass big hit” such as a 7R first big hit, even if there is no passing through a specific area during the V round for some reason such as no game ball being fired (V flag is OFF), Without being set to a high probability state, it becomes a short time state (low-accuracy high-base state) (NO in S2201, NO in S2208, S2209, S2210). 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 are used to count the number of times that the number of fluctuation displays of the first special symbol and the number of times of variation display of the second special symbol are added together. Note that the values to be set in the time reduction counter and the probability variation counter are not limited to the present embodiment, and can be determined in consideration of the game performance, the ball-out rate, and the like.

  If it is determined in S2208 that the 7R 10th big hit is completed (YES in S2208), the process ends without turning on the probability variation flag and without turning on the time reduction flag. That is, in the case of the 7R 10th big hit and the V flag is OFF (specific area non-passing), the gaming state after the big hit game is a low probability state and a low base state (low probability low base state). Set to It can be said that the main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) executing the above game state setting process (S2124) functions as "game state control means".

[Specific area sensor detection processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a specific area sensor detection process (S207) subsequent to the special figure operation process (S206). In the specific area sensor detection process (S207), as shown in FIG. 35, it is first determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2401). If it is determined in S2401 that there is no detection by the specific area sensor 39a (NO in S2401), the process ends. When it is determined in S2401 that the specific area sensor 39a has detected (YES in S2401), it is determined whether or not the detection is in the specific area effective period (S2402).

  If it is determined in S2402 that the specific area is valid (YES in S2402), the V flag is turned ON (S2403), the specific area pass command is set in the RAM output buffer (S2404), and the process is terminated. . That is, when a game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 35 in the V round (fifth round) passes the specific area 39 during the specific area effective period (when detected by the specific area sensor 39a), As a trigger, the V flag is turned ON and a specific area passing command is set. Note that the processing of S2403 and S2404 is performed when the game ball passes through the specific area 39 when the movable piece 150 operates in the short release operation pattern in the V round of the V passing expected hit or the V not expected passing big hit. The game ball is executed in any case when the game ball passes through the specific area 39 when the movable piece 150 operates in the long opening operation pattern in the V round of the expected V passing big hit. Therefore, in the present embodiment, even if an irregular event occurs in which V passes through a V non-passing expected big hit that does not assume V passing, the irregular V passing is processed as an effective V passing. Then, the CPU (game control microcomputer 81) of the main control board 80 transmits the specific area passing command to the sub control board 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201), and the sub control board 90 receives the received specific control. Based on the area passing command, a predetermined game effect is executed on the display screen 7a (effect symbol display area) of the image display device 7 or the like.

  If it is determined in S2402 that the specific area is not valid (invalid period) (NO in S2402), the invalid period passing command is set in the RAM output buffer without turning on the V flag (S2405). ) Finish the process. That is, when the game ball passes through the specific area 39 in a period (invalid period) other than the specific area effective period (when detected by the specific area sensor 39a), the passage is a specific area abnormal passage (specific area error). Yes, an invalid period passing command indicating that is set. The CPU of the main control board 80 transmits the invalid period passing command to the sub control board 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201), and the sub control board 90 displays an image based on the received invalid period passing command. A predetermined error notification is performed using the device 7 (display screen 7a), the frame lamp 66, the panel lamp 5, the speaker 67, and the like. It can be said that the main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the processing of S2402 that can trigger the invalid period passing command set (S2405) functions as "error determination means".

[Non-specific area sensor detection processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a non-specific area sensor detection process (S208) after the specific area sensor detection process (S207). In the non-specific area sensor detection process (S208), as shown in FIG. 36, it is first determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by the non-specific area sensor 49a (S2411). If it is determined that there is no detection by the specific area sensor 49a (NO in S2401), the present process is finished as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2411 that the non-specific area sensor 49a has detected (YES in S2411), V of the big hit game related to “7R 9th big hit” or “7R 10th big hit” which is the big hit not yet passed V It is determined whether or not the round (5th round) is being executed (S2412). If it is being executed (YES in S2412), the process proceeds to S2413, and if not being executed (NO in S2412), S2413 and subsequent steps This process is finished without performing the process.

  In S2413, it is determined whether or not the number of game balls that have passed through the non-specific area 49 is “9” (S2413). As described above, when a game ball is detected by the non-specific area sensor 49a, the detected number is counted as a non-specific area passage count by a non-specific area passage counting means (not shown). With reference to (value), it is determined whether or not the number of non-specific area passages is “9”. If the number of game balls that have passed through the non-specific area 49 is not “9” (NO in S2413), the process ends and the number of game balls that have passed through the non-specific area 49 is “9”. (YES in S2413), the non-specific area passing command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2414), and the process ends. In other words, nine game balls are entered in the V-attacker (second grand prize opening 35) in the V round (5th round) of "7R 9th big hit" or "7R 10th big hit". When passing through the non-specific area 49 (when nine game balls are detected by the non-specific area sensor 49a), a non-specific area passing command is set. Then, the CPU of the main control board 80 transmits the non-specific area passing command to the sub-control board 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201), and the sub-control board 90 is based on the received non-specific area passing command. Then, a predetermined game effect is executed on the display screen 7a (effect symbol display area) or the like.

  Here, as described above, in the V round of the big hit that has not yet passed V, the movable piece 150 operates only once in the short opening operation pattern, so that the game ball that has entered the V attacker in the V round is a specific area. The possibility of passing through 39 is low, and in principle, it is guided (assigned) to the non-specific region 49. On the other hand, in the V round of the expected V passing big hit, the second piece to the ninth piece entered after the movable piece 150 operated in the short opening operation pattern triggered by the first entry to the V attacker. As a result, the movable piece 150 can operate in a long open operation pattern. Therefore, in the V round, the second to ninth entry into the V attacker can be expected to pass to the specific area 39. Therefore, in this embodiment, the game ball is specified by the “9th” entry that is the last entry among the second to ninth entries that can be expected to pass to the specific area 39. Based on the fact that it has passed through the non-specific area 49 without passing through the area 39, that is, it is determined that the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39 in the current V round, the non-specific area passing command is issued to the sub-control board 90. To be sent to. Note that the number of game balls determined in S2413 need not be “9”, and may be any one of “2” to “9”. The number (value) of game balls determined in S2413 may be a number (variable value) that can vary between “2” and “9” depending on the type of jackpot or random lottery. In this way, it is possible to vary the timing at which the non-specific area passing command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90, and it is possible to diversify the execution timing of the game effect based on the non-specific area passing command. It becomes.

[Processing at start-up]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a start and entry process (S209) following the non-specific area sensor detection process (S208). As shown in FIG. 37, in the starting ball entry process (S209), first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number, the special figure 2 reserved ball number, and the normal symbol reserved ball number stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 are read out. (S2501). Next, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 reserved ball number has increased by “1” (S2502). If it is determined in S2502 that the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has increased by “1” (YES in S2502), the process proceeds to S2503. 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 S2502), the process proceeds to S2506. In S2503, 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 port sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit is read ( S2503). Next, in S2504, the acquired random number value related to the read second special symbol is determined (S2504). Specifically, according to the current gaming state (whether it is a low probability state or a high probability state), the value of the random number counter for special symbol success / failure determination (random number value for special symbol success / failure determination) obtained at the time of entering the starting gate And determine whether it is a big hit or missed. When the determination result (preliminary determination result) is a big hit, the type of the big hit is determined. This is a pre-determination (so-called “hold prefetching”) in which the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 is on hold (determination of whether or not it is a big hit) is performed prior to the determination (S1303, S1309) in the special figure 2 determination process (S1202). ).

  Note that the prior determination 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, and a normal state if it is a normal state (low probability state). Based on the jackpot determination table, it is possible to determine whether or not the jackpot determination value matches. Further, as other prior determination modes, 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, whether or not a big hit type, a game effect with a high hit reliability is executed, or the like.

  Next, in S2505, game information including at least the reserved ball number data related to the second special symbol read out in S2501 and the information determined in advance in S2504 (pre-determined information) is generated as a special figure 2 start entering command. , Set in the RAM output buffer (S2505). 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 S2503 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, etc.) may be transmitted.

  Further, by analyzing the special figure 2 start entering command transmitted from the main control unit 80 by the sub control unit 90, whether or not it is information related to the big hit, the number of held balls of the second special symbol, Can be identified by the sub-control unit 90. In addition, in this 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 determined 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 correct is not directly transmitted to the sub-control unit among the obtained random number values read out in S2503, and the value of the random number counter for determining the other big hit type (big hit value) Command data including information indicating the type determination random number) and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (fluctuation pattern random value) and information indicating the result of the pre-determination is generated and set as the special figure 2 start ball entering command. It is possible.

  Next, in S2506, 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 (S2506). If it is determined in S2506 that the number of special figure 1 reserved balls has increased by “1” (YES in S2506), the process proceeds to S2507. 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 S2506 that the number of special figure 1 reserved balls has not increased (NO in S2506), the process ends.

  In S2507, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S2507). When it is determined that the time reduction flag is ON, that is, in the high base state (YES in S2507), the processing is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2507 that the time reduction flag is OFF, that is, it is in the low base state (NO in S2507), the process proceeds to the pre-determination process after S2508. 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 when it is clearly shown that the result of the preliminary determination is a big hit, Using the priority of Special Figure 2 Reservation, intentionally remove Special Figure 2 suspension at any time (set it to “0”) and intend to win the big hits related to Special Figure 1 that shows the result of prior judgment Technical interventions such as automatic generation are possible. It is not preferable from the viewpoint of the fairness of the game that the player can adjust such a big hit occurrence timing. For this reason, when the current gaming state is not the low base state but the high base state (YES in S2507), the processing is terminated without performing the processing related to the prior determination in FIG. 1 after S2508.

  The processing of S2508 to S2510 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 (S2508), Preliminary determination is made on the read acquired random number value (S2509), and game information including at least the reserved ball number data relating to the first special symbol read in S2501 and information (preliminary determination information) determined in advance in S2509, As shown in FIG. 1, it is generated as a start ball entering command and set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2510). Note that the prior determination (hold prefetching) in S2509 is performed prior to the determination (S1603, S1609) in the special figure 1 determination process (S1207) described later.

[Power-off monitoring processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a power-off monitoring process (S210) following the start ball entry process (S209). In the power-off monitoring process (S210), as shown in FIG. 38, 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 a probable change, whether it is a big hit game, the number of held balls, and the number of remaining fluctuations of the probable change / short time Etc.) is stored (backed up) in the RAM (S2602), the power-off flag is turned on (S2603), and then the loop process is performed without returning to the interrupt process (S105). In S2602, it is possible to store (back up) arbitrary data predetermined as a backup target in addition to data relating to the current state of the gaming machine. In the present embodiment, as described above, the lighting pattern data that determines the display mode of the hit indicator 48 is used as a backup target. Therefore, in S2602, the lighting pattern data related to the display mode is also stored.

[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, 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 (when the supply of power by the power supply board 109 is started), the effect control microcomputer 91 provided in the sub control board 90 is read from the ROM of the sub control board 90 as shown in FIG. The sub-control main process program shown in FIG. 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 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) setting, various flags, status and counter reset, etc. 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). The power-off signal is output from the power supply board 109 to the sub-control board 90 when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. If the determination result in S4002 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 in S4002 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 it is ON and 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. Therefore, the processing of S4001 to S4003 is also referred to as “power-on processing”.

  Here, when performing the power-on process (S4001 to S4003), the effect control microcomputer 91 notifies that the power-on process is being executed until the power-on process is completed (power supply). (Notification at the time of charging) is executed (second notification means). Specifically, a message indicating that the power-on process is being executed is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, and a notification sound indicating that is output from the speaker 67 (second notification means). As described above, at the time of power-on, at least the CPU initialization process (S4001) is executed. When the determination at S4002 is negative (NO at S4002), the initialization of the RAM (S4003) is also executed. When the CPU initialization process (S4001) is executed and the RAM initialization (S4003) is not executed, the message “Power is restored” is displayed, and the CPU initialization process (S4001) and the RAM initialization (S4003) are displayed. When both of the above are executed, the message “ram clearing” is displayed. These messages are displayed by processing a command (power-on command) from the sub-control board 90 to the image control board 100 and processing of the CPU (image control microcomputer 101) of the image control board 100 that has received the command. Executed. Which message to be displayed, “During power recovery” or “During ram clear”, is determined by the content (type) of the command transmitted from the sub control board 90 to the image control board 100. Further, in this embodiment, one type of notification sound for the process at power-on is output from the speaker 67 via the sound control board 106.

  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 effect determining random numbers include a notice effect determining random number for determining the notice effect and an effect design determining random number for determining the effect symbol. The random number update method may be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Random values may not be added one by one at the time of update, but may be added two by two. 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 variation effect pattern to be described later 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 the output buffer of the RAM of the sub control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100, the sound control board 106, and the lamp control board 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. 40, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is sent to the external INT input section of the effect control microcomputer 91. It is determined whether or not an input has been made (S4101). If it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S4101), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is ON (YES in S4101), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (S4102), and the process is finished. . This reception interrupt process (S4008) is a process executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

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

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

[Received command analysis processing]
As shown in FIG. 43, in the received command analysis process (S4302), first, it is determined whether or not a start incoming command is received from the main control board 80 (S4395), and it is determined that no start incoming command is received. If it is determined (NO in S4395), the process proceeds to S4401, and if it is determined that the start ball entering command is received (YES in S4395), the production hold information storage process (S4400) is performed, and the process proceeds to S4401. . The production hold information storage process (S4400) is a process for determining various kinds of information (preliminary judgment result, jackpot type determination disturbance) included in the start entry command (Special Figure 1 start entry command or Special Figure 2 start entry command) received in S4395. (Game information such as numerical 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, the information 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 effect hold information storage area (effect hold information) in the sub control board 90 are the special figure hold storage parts (first special figure hold storage part, second special figure) in the main control board (main control part) 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”.

  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 (S4402) described later is performed. If it is determined that the change start command has not been received (NO in S4401), the process proceeds to S4406 without performing the change effect start process. In S4406, it is determined whether or not a variation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4406). If it is determined that a variation stop command has been received (YES in S4406), the effect design is stopped and displayed. A variation effect end process to be ended is performed (S4407). In the variation effect end process (S4407), a variation effect end command for stopping and displaying the effect symbol 8 and ending the variation effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM of the sub-control board 90. 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 S4406 that the change stop command has not been received (NO in S4406), the process proceeds to S4408 without performing the change effect end process. The variation effect refers to various effects performed in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol.

  Subsequently, in S4408, it is determined whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4408). If it is determined that an opening command has been received (YES in S4408), during a special game (big hit game) A special game effect selection process for selecting a special game effect pattern (effect mode) to be executed is performed (S4409). For special game production, at least the opening production performed during the opening period before the special prize opening opening (before the first round) at the start of the special game, and the round game during the special game (during the big hit game) Round effect (big hit game effect) that is executed in accordance with the progress of the entrance game). In the present embodiment, an opening command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted from the main control board 80, and the length of the opening period corresponding to the type of jackpot started this time (opening) is determined by the opening command. Time), opening effect, round effect, etc. are specified. In the special game effect selection process (S4409), the effect pattern of the selected special game effect (opening effect, round effect, etc.) and information based on the received opening command (opening command type, opening time, start timing) A special game start command that can specify the type of jackpot related to the jackpot game is set in the RAM output buffer of the sub control board 90. When the set special game start command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 displays a special game effect on the image display device 7 in accordance with the progress of the big hit game. It is executed on the display screen 7a.

  Specifically, for example, when the type of jackpot that is started this time is the 15R eleventh jackpot, the jackpot game related to the “V passing planned jackpot”, that is, the jackpot game that is premised on generating a high probability state. An opening effect indicating the start is performed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7. The opening effect in this case is an effect that impresses the start of a big hit game on the premise of acquiring a large amount of prize balls and shifting to a highly accurate and high-base state. A character image such as “big hit” or “V big hit” is displayed. Then, following the opening effect, a round effect corresponding to 15R jackpot is developed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 in accordance with the progress of the round (based on reception of a round start command in S4418 described later). .

  In addition, when the type of jackpot that is started this time is 15R 12th jackpot, the opening that indicates the start of the jackpot game related to the “V non-passing planned jackpot”, that is, the premise that the high probability state is not generated An effect is performed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7. The opening effect in this case is an effect that impresses the start of the big hit game on the premise of winning the prize ball and shifting to the short time state (high base state). For example, the “big hit” is displayed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7. ”Or“ chance big hit ”or the like. Then, following the opening effect, a round effect corresponding to 15R jackpot is developed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 in accordance with the progress of the round (based on reception of a round start command in S4418 described later). .

  In addition, when the type of big hit that is started this time is 7R big hit (7R first big hit to 7R 10th big hit), regardless of whether it is "V passing planned big hit" or "V non-passing big hit" On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, an opening effect indicating the start of a game aiming for acquisition (high probability state occurrence) is performed. The opening effect in this case is an effect that impresses the start of the game with the betting of the probability change. For example, a character image such as “start probability change challenge” is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, or 7R big hit Display a dedicated background image. In the jackpot game related to 7R jackpot, an effect (probability change challenge effect) depicting a state of challenging the probability change is performed as a special game effect (round effect).

  Here, if the gaming state is a low probability timeless state (normal state) and the 7R 10th big hit, the amount of profit (number of prize balls) that can be acquired is less than the 15R big hit, and after the big hit game ends The gaming state becomes a state (normal state) without a low probability time. Moreover, since it is set as “V non-passing planned big hit”, it does not become a high probability state. On the other hand, in the case of 15R big hit, the gaming state after the big hit game is set to a high-accuracy high-base state (high probability state) or a low-accuracy high-base state (time-short state). In other words, the 7R 10th big hit (which is related to the first special symbol) that normally occurs in the low probability timeless state can be said to be the big hit with the lowest profit compared to the other big hits. If it is quickly known that the big hit type when the result of determining whether or not the special symbol is a big hit is 7R 10th big hit, the player is not a little discouraged, and there is a possibility that the willingness to play is reduced. The possibility becomes even more remarkable if the jackpot finally obtained after playing for a long time is the 7R 10th jackpot.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, when the 7R jackpot is reached, for the player, whether the winning jackpot is the “V passing planned jackpot (7R first jackpot to 7R eighth jackpot)” or “V non-passing jackpot (7R first jackpot) In order to make it difficult to distinguish whether it is “9 jackpots or 7R 10th jackpot)”, it is assumed that a promising challenge effect is performed during the jackpot game. Here, in the present embodiment, regardless of whether it is “V passing planned big hit” or “V non-passing expected big hit”, the big winning opening opening pattern is the same. For this reason, it is difficult to determine the type of jackpot being executed (predict the result of the V round) through the release pattern of the V attacker in the V round. By taking advantage of this fact, the 7R jackpot game is different from the 15R jackpot game whose main purpose is to win a large amount of prize balls, and the main purpose is to win a probable change. It gives the player the impression that it is a game to play, to prevent a decrease in game motivation and to maintain and improve the game interest. Probability challenge production will be described later.

  Next, it is determined whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4410). If it is determined that an ending command has been received (YES in S4410), a special game end effect (ending effect) pattern or special An ending effect selection process for selecting the type or the like of the effect mode after the game ends is performed (S4411), and the process of S4412 (FIG. 44) is performed. In this embodiment, an ending command is transmitted from the main control board 80 according to the type of jackpot and whether or not the game ball passes to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game (fifth round). The length of the ending period (ending time) is specified by the ending command. Then, in the ending effect selection process (S4411), the selected ending effect effect pattern and information based on the received ending command (type of ending command, ending time, type of jackpot related to the jackpot game ended, after jackpot game A special game end command that can specify a performance mode or the like is set in the RAM output buffer of the sub-control board 90. When the set special game end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 displays an effect related to the end of the big hit game on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Run with.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S4408 that an opening command has not been received (NO in S4408), the process proceeds to S4410 without performing a special game effect selection process, and it is determined that an ending command has not been received in S4410. In the case (NO in S4410), the process proceeds to S4412 (FIG. 44) without performing the ending effect selection process.

  In S4412, it is determined whether or not a specific area passage command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4412). If not received (NO in S4412), the process proceeds to S4416, and if received (S4412). YES), it is determined whether or not the command reception is due to a 7R big hit through a specific area (S4413). When the received specific area passing command is based on the specific area passing at 7R big hit (YES in S4413), a successful effect designation command for instructing execution of the successful effect (first specific effect) related to the probability variation challenge effect described above is issued. In addition to being set in the RAM output buffer of the sub control board 90 (S4414), a V pass designation command for notifying that V has passed is set in the RAM output buffer of the sub control board 90 (S4415). On the other hand, if the received specific area passing command is a big hit other than the 7R big hit, that is, the 15R big hit (NO in S4413), the process of S4145 is performed without performing the process of S4414. That is, only the V passing designation command is set without setting the successful performance designation command.

  When the success rendering designation command set in S4414 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 has succeeded in acquiring the probability variation in the probability variation challenge rendering (this big hit is V The image data for the success effect indicating that the planned passing big hit is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the success effect (first specific effect) based on the read image data is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Run with. The successful production will be described later.

  When the V pass designation command set in S4415 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 passes V if the big hit game being executed is a 15R big hit game. Is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and a V passing notification effect based on the read image data is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 (first notification means). ). As the V pass notification effect, for example, a character image of “V” is displayed largely at the approximate center of the display screen 7a, or a sound effect indicating the V pass is output. In addition, the V passing notification effect is also performed when the big hit game being executed is related to the 7R big hit (first notification means). In this case, the V passing notification effect is based on the above-described probability variation challenge effect. Since it is an effect to be performed, it is a V-passage notification effect dedicated to the probabilistic challenge effect. An example of the V passage notification effect in this case is to display a character image of “probability GET !!!!” on the display screen 7a.

  Although the possibility is extremely low, in a big hit game related to “7R 9th big hit” or “7R 10th big hit” which is a big hit that is not going through V, a game ball that has entered the V attacker in the V round is a specific area. When passing through 39, a successful production designation command and a V passage designation command are set (S4414, S4415), and these commands are transmitted to the image control board 100 by command transmission processing (S4006), and the success production and the V passage notification production are performed. Executed (first notification means). In addition, in the big hit game related to “15R 12th big hit” which is a big hit that is not going through V, when a game ball that has entered the V attacker in the V round passes the specific area 39, a V pass designation command is set (S4415). ), The command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), and the V passing notification effect is executed (first notification means).

  Here, during the execution of the V passing notification effect, an unexpected situation such as a power failure occurs or the power switch of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (power supply board 109) is turned off, so that various boards Suppose that the supply of power to devices, devices, devices, etc. (see FIG. 5) is stopped, and then the power switch is turned on to turn on the power. In this case, when the power is turned on, the power-on process (S4001 to S4003) is executed as described above, and during that time, the power-on notification (message display, notification sound output) is executed (second notification means). At this time, the V passing notification effect that was being executed before the occurrence of the power interruption is not executed. This is because, in this embodiment, the V-pass notification effect is not targeted for backup due to the occurrence of power-off, and the power supply is stopped by the power supply board 109 when power-off occurs during the execution of the V-pass notification effect. This is because the data related to the execution of the V passing notification effect is cleared at that time.

  Subsequently, in S4416, it is determined whether a non-specific area passing command is received from the main control board 80 (S4416). As described above, the non-specific area passing command is that when nine game balls enter the V attacker in the V round of the big hit game related to “7R 9 big hit” or “7R 10 big hit”, It is transmitted from the main control board 80 based on passing through the non-specific area 49. For this reason, the non-specific area passing command is received when the big hit game (V round) related to the 7R 9th big hit or the 7R 10th big hit is being performed. If a non-specific area passage command is received (YES in S4416), a failure effect designation command for instructing execution of the failure effect (second specific effect) related to the probability variation challenge effect described above is stored in the RAM of the sub control board 90. The process is set in the output buffer (S4417), and the process proceeds to S4418. If a non-specific area passing command is not received (NO in S4416), the process proceeds to S4418 without performing S4417.

  When the failure effect designation command set in S4417 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 has failed to acquire the probability change in the probability variation challenge effect (this big hit is V The failure effect image data indicating that it is an unscheduled big hit) is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the failure effect (second specific effect) based on the read image data is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Run on. The failure production will be described later.

  Subsequently, in S4418, it is determined whether or not a round start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4418). If it is determined that a round start command has not been received (NO in S4418), the process proceeds to S4420. If it is determined that a round start command has been received (YES in S4418), the round designation command corresponding to the received round start command is set in the RAM output buffer of the sub control board 90 (S4419), and the process proceeds to S4420. To do. The round start command transmitted from the main control board 80 includes information that can specify the number of rounds to be started (start round), and the CPU (effect control) of the sub control board 90 The microcomputer 91) identifies the number of start rounds based on the received round start command, and sets a round designation command indicating the number of rounds in the output buffer. When the round designation command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 is in accordance with the big hit game being executed according to the number of rounds specified based on the round designation command. A round effect is executed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7.

  In S4420, other processing related to effect control is performed, and the present processing ends. As other processing performed in S4420, processing based on received commands other than the above-described commands (for example, a normal symbol variation start command, a normal symbol variation stop command, etc.) is performed. As one of the processes, in S4420, it is determined whether or not an invalid period passing command is received from the main control board 80. When the invalid period passing command is received, a specific area error notification process is performed. As the specific area error notification process, first, a specific area abnormal passage notification command for specifying execution of a display indicating that a specific area abnormal passage has occurred is set in the output buffer of the RAM of the sub control board 90. When the set specific area abnormal passage notification command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 receives image data for notifying that the specific area abnormal passage has occurred. A specific area abnormal passage notification (also referred to as “specific area error notification”) is performed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7 by reading from the ROM of the image control board 100 and using the read image data. In the present embodiment, a character (message) of “error / V region abnormal passage” is displayed on the display screen 7a as a specific region abnormal passage notification by the image display device 7 (see FIG. 54A). This message display is performed until a predetermined display time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses from the occurrence of a specific region abnormal passage (message display start), and automatically when the display time (first error notification period) elapses. To finish. It should be noted that the display pattern such as the display time and contents of the message display as the specific area error notification is not limited to the present embodiment, and other characters (messages) are displayed, in addition to characters, figures, symbols, etc. It is possible to adopt various modes such as displaying the.

  The effect control microcomputer 91 creates lamp data for lighting the frame lamp 66 (frame LED) in red as the specific area error notification process. When the created lamp data is output by the lamp data output process (S4202), the lamp control board 107 controls the frame lamp 66 according to the lamp data, and thereby the frame lamp 66 is lit in red. That is, the frame lamp 66 is lit in red as a specific area error notification by the frame lamp 66. The frame lamp 66 is turned on in red until a predetermined lighting time (for example, 5 minutes) elapses from the occurrence of the abnormal passage in the specific area, and automatically when the lighting time (second error notification period) elapses. finish. The lighting (light emission) pattern such as the lighting time and lighting color of the frame lamp 66 as the specific area error notification is not limited to this embodiment, and other lighting times and lighting colors can be adopted. Yes, it is also possible to blink instead of lighting.

  Here, in this embodiment, the notification time (message display time) of the specific region abnormal passage by the image display device 7 is shorter than the notification time (frame lamp lighting time) of the specific region abnormal passage by the frame lamp 66, The former ends before the latter. This is because even if a specific region abnormal passage occurs, the game can proceed, and the effect display related to the game effect such as the big hit game effect or the variable effect is executed on the display screen 7a. This is to prevent the visual recognition from being obstructed for a long time by the specific area error notification (message display). On the other hand, since the specific area error notification by the frame lamp 66 has a small influence on the effect display relating to such a game effect, it is assumed that the specific area error notification is performed in a longer time than the specific area error notification by the image display device 7. This is because a third party (game hall clerk or the like) can easily recognize the occurrence.

  Further, during the execution of the specific area error notification, an unexpected situation such as a power failure occurs, or the power switch of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (power supply board 109) is turned off, so that various board types from the power supply board 109 are provided. Suppose that the supply of electric power to devices and devices (see FIG. 5) is stopped, and then the power is turned on by turning on the power switch. In this case, when the power is turned on, the power-on process (S4001 to S4003) is executed as described above, and during that time, the power-on notification (message display, notification sound output) is executed (second notification means). At this time, the specific area error notification that was being executed before the occurrence of the power interruption is not executed. This is because, in this embodiment, the specific area error notification is not targeted for backup due to the occurrence of the power interruption, and the power supply by the power supply board 109 is stopped due to the power interruption during the execution of the specific area error notification. This is because the data related to the execution of the specific area error notification is cleared at that time. Therefore, for example, when it is desired to end the specific area error notification before the execution time (error notification period) elapses, the power switch is temporarily turned off and turned on again during execution of the specific area error notification. The specific area error notification can be forcibly terminated.

[Variation production start processing]
Next, the change effect start process (S4402) performed based on the reception of the change start command in the received command analysis process (S4302) will be described. As shown in FIG. 45, in the variation effect start process (S4402), first, in S4501, the effect control microcomputer 91 uses a random effect determination random number, a notice effect determination random number, an effect design determination random number, a specific effect determination random number, and the like. The effect determination random number processing (S4501) for acquiring the various effect determination random numbers is performed. In the present embodiment, at the timing when the variation start command is received from the main control unit 80, the process of S4501 is performed, and a predetermined value (acquisition information) is acquired from each random number. Based on the acquired value, the aspect of the effect symbol game effect to be executed, the notice effect, the effect symbol to be stopped and the like are determined.

  Next, in S4502, the change control command is analyzed by the effect control microcomputer 91 (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 first special symbol determination or the second special symbol determination. And the symbol information for designating the jackpot type are included (see FIG. 8). In addition, since there are a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the first special symbol and a variation corresponding to the second special symbol, by analyzing the variation pattern designation command, the effect symbol game effect to be started this time It is possible to determine whether the (variation display of the effect symbol) relates to the special figure 1 or the special figure 2. Note that these variation pattern information, game state information, 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 “4”, and each value is assigned to the production modes A to D. 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. This corresponds to the production mode D. 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, images displayed on the image display device 7 are different, such as characters, items, and background images that appear, and the effect symbol game effect can be executed in a mode corresponding to the effect mode. Further, when providing a plurality of game effects (notice effect, reach effect, etc.), different game effects may be executable depending on the effect mode. In this embodiment, the production mode A (mode status “1”) is executed when being controlled to the low probability low base state, and the production mode B (mode status “2”) is the low probability high base state (time-short game). This is executed when being controlled to (state), and the effect mode C (mode status “3”) is executed when being controlled to the high-accuracy and high-base state (probability changing gaming state). Therefore, the player can grasp the current gaming state by confirming which of the effect modes is A to C.

  In addition, although the possibility of the production mode D (mode status “4”) is low, the game ball passes through the specific area 39 in the V round (fifth round) of the big hit game related to the 7R 10th big hit. This is executed when the gaming state after the big hit game is controlled to the high probability low base state. By confirming that the production mode is D, the player can grasp the current gaming state.

  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. In this embodiment, since a plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables corresponding to the effect mode (mode status) are stored in advance in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, in S4504, from among these variable effect pattern determination tables, A table corresponding to the mode status (current presentation mode) referenced in S4503 is selected and 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 variation effect pattern determination tables are stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90 in advance. Has been. In S4504, any one of the plurality of variation effect pattern determination tables is set.

  Subsequently, 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, when the reach effect is executed (reach with effect design game effect), when the character effect performed using a specific character (character effect design game effect), the reach effect or character The case where the production is not executed (reach no production design game production) 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. In S4505, based on the random number for determining the effect symbol acquired in S4501 and the stop symbol determination table (not shown), the effect symbol 8 to be stopped and displayed (also referred to as “stop effect symbol”) is determined and set.

  The effect symbol 8 that is stopped and displayed as a result of the effect symbol game effect is, for example, when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is the 15R eleventh big hit, an odd-numbered symbol (big hit mode, specific mode) such as “777” In the case of the 15R 12th big hit, it is set to an even symbol such as “666” or the like (big hit mode, specific mode). In addition, when the reach is out of reach, one of the three effect designs 8L, 8C, and 8R such as “787” is different from the other effect designs, and when the reach is out of reach, “635”, etc. Among the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R, at least one effect symbol is selected from the different effect symbols. When the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is 7R big hit, it is set to a slot other than “777”, a predetermined chance such as “135”, or a dedicated symbol such as “3 * 3”. This is because the 7R big hit game is positioned as a game aiming for a probability change. In addition, the stop display mode of the effect design 8 by the chance eye in the case of 7R big hit, a special design, etc. can be said to be a big hit mode or a specific mode. The stop display mode of these effect symbols 8 is an example, and what can be stopped and displayed as a stop effect symbol when a big hit is made can be changed as appropriate.

  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.

  In S4505, a variation effect pattern corresponding to any of various variation effects including a reach effect or the like is set in response to the processing results of S4501 to S4504 (S4505). In subsequent S4506, a variable effect start command for starting a production symbol game effect or the like based on the variable effect pattern set in S4505 is set in the output buffer of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 (S4506), and the variable effect start is started. The process ends. When the variation effect start command set in S4506 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 determines the variation effect pattern specified based on the variation effect start command, that is, S4505. Predetermined image data corresponding to the variation effect pattern set in step 1 is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the variation effect or the like based on the read image data is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

  The above is the main processing of the production control in the present embodiment. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, in the 7R big hit (the V passing big hit or the V non-passing big hit) "Challenging production". By performing this “probability change effect” by the end of the V round (5th round) (before the start of the 6th round), the player is given the impression that the 7R big hit game is a game whose main purpose is to acquire the probability change. , I'm trying to improve the fun of gaming. Hereinafter, “probability challenge production” will be described.

[Probability challenge production]
FIG. 49 shows a “probability challenge effect” which is an aspect of the effect executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 in the case of the big hit game related to the 7R big hit. Since the probability variation challenge effect is performed from the 7R jackpot opening to the 5R end (V round end), FIG. 49 shows the effect mode (effect display contents) during that period. 49 (a) to 49 (d), the production modes shown in FIGS. 49 (a) to 49 (d) are “7R first big hit to 7R eighth big hit” which is a planned V passing big hit and “7R ninth big hit and 7R No. It is common to “10 big hits”.

  Based on the fact that the sub-control board 90 has received the opening command from the main control board 80 at the start of the jackpot game related to the 7R jackpot (S4408), the “opening effect” shown in FIG. Is performed. This opening effect indicates the start of a game (also referred to as a “probability change challenge game”) that aims to acquire a probability change.

  Following this, based on the fact that the sub-control board 90 has received the 1R start command from the main control board 80 (S4418) during the execution of the first round of the 7R jackpot game, on the display screen 7a, FIG. The “challenge selection effect” shown in b) is performed. The challenge selection effect is an effect showing that a character on the effect belonging to the player side (also referred to as a “friend character”) selects a game to be challenged with a probability change. In this embodiment, four types of “baseball”, “soccer”, “sumo”, and “quiz” are prepared in advance as challenge games, and are randomly selected from these. This selection result is indicated by the roulette effect, and the selection result is shown by the end of the first round. That is, a game to be challenged is determined. This determination may be made based on the operation of the effect button 63 by the player.

  When the first round ends and the 7R jackpot game progresses to the second and subsequent rounds, on the display screen 7a, as shown in FIG. 49 (c), a scene in which the teammate character challenges the game selected in the first round Is displayed (also referred to as “challenge effect”). In the challenge production, for example, if the game to be challenged is baseball, a scene where a teammate character challenges a challenge theme such as “hit a home run” or “take a hard hitter” is displayed on the display screen 7a. A scene in which a teammate character challenges a challenge theme such as “Correct all questions correctly” or “Win the quiz king” is displayed on the display screen 7a. In addition, for soccer and sumo, similarly, scenes for challenging the challenge themes are displayed on the display screen 7a.

  The challenge effect is started based on the fact that the secondary control board 90 receives the 2R start command from the main control board 80 (S4418), and then the sub control board 90 receives the 4R end command, End at the end timing. When the fourth round ends (challenge production ends) and the V-attacker is released in the fifth round (V-round), the previous challenge is displayed on the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. 49 (d). An effect (also referred to as “presentation effect”) indicating that the result of the challenge indicated by the effect will be announced is performed.

  When the game ball enters the V attacker during the presentation effect (that is, during the V round), the “success effect” shown in FIG. 49 (e1) or FIG. 49 (e2) is displayed on the display screen 7a. “Failure production” is performed. The success effect is an effect indicating that the challenge has succeeded with respect to the theme that the friend character challenged in the previous challenge effect. On the other hand, the failure effect is an effect indicating that the challenge has failed with respect to the theme challenged by the teammate character in the previous challenge effect.

  Here, if the 7R big hit game being executed is one of “7R first big hit to 7R eighth big hit”, which is a planned V passing big hit, the V Attacker during the execution of the presentation effect (during the V round) The movement of the movable piece 150 is performed in the long release operation pattern (second operation mode) based on any of the second to ninth entry, and the entry that triggered the operation is performed. The game ball is guided to the specific area 39 and detected by the specific area sensor 39a, and a specific area passing command is transmitted from the main control board 80 (S2405). Based on the fact that the sub-control board 90 has received this specific area passing command (S4412), a successful effect is performed (S4414). This success effect is an effect indicating that the probability variation has been successfully acquired, and can be said to be an effect indicating (recognizing) that the current big hit is a V pass planned big hit.

  Here, the operation timing of the movable piece 150 is the number of entered balls (second predetermined value c2, FIG. 47) that triggers the operation of the movable piece 150, which is set according to the type of 7R big hit (scheduled V pass big hit) to be executed. Accordingly, the execution timing of the successful performance can also be changed depending on the type of 7R big hit (V passing expected big hit) to be executed. For this reason, it is difficult for the player to determine when the successful performance is performed during the V round. That is, it is difficult to determine when a game ball entering the V attacker in the V round passes the specific area 39.

  On the other hand, if the 7R big hit game currently being executed is the 7V 9th big hit or 7R 10th big hit, which is a planned non-passing big hit, it will be entered into the V attacker during the presentation performance (during the V round) Since the movement of the movable piece 150 is only performed in the short opening operation pattern (first operation mode) based on the first entry of the balls, the game ball is guided to the specific area 39 during the V round. First of all, it is impossible. Therefore, when a game ball enters the V-attacker during execution of the presentation effect and nine game balls are detected by the non-specific area sensor 49a, a non-specific area passing command is transmitted from the main control board 80. (S2414). Based on the fact that the sub-control board 90 has received this non-specific area passing command (S4416), a failure effect is performed (S4417). This failure effect is an effect indicating that the probability change acquisition has failed, and can be said to be an effect indicating (recognizing) that the current big hit is a V non-passing planned big hit.

  Here, the transmission of the non-specific area passing command from the main control board 80 is performed based on the detection of nine game balls by the non-specific area sensor 49a in the V round. In addition, for the “7R eighth big hit” among the planned V passing big hits, the number of balls (second predetermined value c2) that triggers the operation of the movable piece 150 is “9” (see FIG. 47). For this reason, when the presentation effect is being executed (during the V round), if the successful effect is not performed even if the number of game balls entering the V attacker reaches eight, it is based on the ninth entry. Thus, a success or failure effect is performed. In this embodiment, the specified number of balls that can be entered in the grand prize opening in one round game is “9”, so the ninth entry corresponds to the last entry. Yes. From this, in the probability variation challenge production of the present embodiment, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for successful probability variation acquisition (that is, V passage) until the last entry in the V round.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 49 (e1), when a successful effect is performed, a V passing notification effect is also performed together with the successful effect. The V pass notification effect is performed based on the fact that the sub-control board 90 has received the specific area pass command from the main control board 80 (S4412) (S4415), and clearly indicates that the V pass has occurred to the player. This is a notification. In the present embodiment, the characters “probability GET !!” are displayed on the display screen 7a.

  The above “success effect + V pass notification effect” and “failure effect” are both performed until the fifth round (V round) is completed. Then, in the 6th and 7th rounds of the 7R big hit game, a round effect in a mode corresponding to the result of the previous probability change challenge effect (“success effect + V pass notification effect” or “failure effect”) is performed. Specifically, if the currently executed 7R big hit game is a V passing big hit, based on the fact that the sub control board 90 has received the 6R start command after receiving the specific area pass command from the main control board 80 (S4418). Thus, for example, a round effect (dedicated effect) by a dedicated effect image celebrating the success of probability variation is started, and the effect is performed until the end of the seventh round. On the other hand, if the 7R big hit game being executed is a big hit that is not going through V, the sub control board 90 has received the 6R start command after receiving the non-specific area pass command from the main control board 80 (S4418). For example, a round effect (dedicated effect) using a dedicated effect image that prompts a re-challenge of probability change acquisition (game continuation) is started, and the effect is performed until the end of the seventh round.

  In this way, when the 7R jackpot game is executed, until the fifth round (V round) of the jackpot game is finished, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 displays “V pass planned big hit” and “V non-passing big hit. In any case, the series of effects (probability change effect) shown in FIGS. 49A to 49E1 or (E2) are performed. Further, as described above, the mode of opening / closing operation (opening pattern) of the second big prize opening 35 (V attacker) is the same for the V passing planned jackpot and the V non-passing scheduled jackpot. Therefore, for the player, at least the start of 7R jackpot game unless the player directly grasps the result of the special symbol success / failure determination by looking at the special symbol (big jackpot symbol) displayed on the special symbol display 41. Until the successful or failed performance shown in FIG. 49 (e1) or (e2) is performed, “V pass planned big hit” (any one of 7R first big hit to 7R eighth big hit) and “V non-passed planned It becomes extremely difficult (substantially impossible) to recognize (determine) whether a big hit (7R 9 big hit or 7R 10 big hit) has occurred.

  Here, among the effects constituting the probability variation challenge effect described based on FIG. 49, the “success effect” and “failure effect” shown in FIGS. 49 (e1) and (e2) are as described above. It can be said that this is an effect indicating whether the acquisition is successful or unsuccessful, in other words, an effect indicating that the result of the current V round can be discriminated. Such “successful production” and “failure production” in this embodiment are also collectively referred to as “specific production”. The “successful effect” is also referred to as a “first specific effect”, and the “failure effect” is also referred to as a “second specific effect”. Further, among the effects constituting the probability change challenge effect, the effects shown in FIGS. 49A to 49D, that is, the “opening effect”, the “selection effect”, the “challenge effect”, and the “presentation effect” are described above. It can be said that this is an effect that is performed before the “success effect” and “failure effect” (specific effect), and is an effect that leads to a success effect or a failure effect. For this reason, the “opening effect”, “selective effect”, “challenge effect”, and “presentation effect” in this embodiment are also referred to as “pre-specific effects”.

[Effects of Example 1]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 (V-accuracy machine) of the present embodiment described above, whether or not the special symbol that triggered the jackpot game when the jackpot game is executed is determined by the relative degree of advantage for the player. The hit indicator 48 determines whether the determination is based on the first special symbol success / failure determination (first determination means) that is relatively low or the second special symbol validity determination (second determination means) that has a relatively high degree of advantage. It is possible to notify by the display mode (lighting mode). The determination notification by the hit indicator 48 is performed in a “big hit” between “first (previous) big hit” and “after (next) big hit”. In addition, regarding the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 in the V attacker, when the game ball passes the specific area 39 during a period other than the specific area valid period (invalid period), the passage is abnormal in the specific area (specific area It is possible to notify that the specific area abnormal passage has occurred by displaying a message on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) or lighting the frame lamp 66.

  For this reason, for example, when a notification that a specific area abnormal passage has occurred during a big hit game (error notification) is performed, and then the big hit game ends, by confirming the display mode of the win indicator 48, Whether the jackpot game being executed when the specific region abnormal passage occurred is based on the first special symbol success / failure determination (special figure 1 big hit) or the second special symbol success / failure determination (special figure 2 big hit) Can know. For this reason, it is possible to determine (estimate) whether the specific region abnormal passage (specific region error) has occurred under a situation where the possibility of passing V is low or a situation where the possibility of passing V is high. If a specific region abnormal passage occurs under a situation where the possibility of passing V is low, the cause may be an illegal act, and a specific region abnormal passage occurs under a situation where the possibility of passing V is high. If this is the case, it is conceivable that the cause is a connection failure of the specific area sensor 39a, a game ball launch, a malfunction related to the movable piece 150 (failure of launching device, clogged ball, ball chewing, etc.). As described above, when any trouble or trouble occurs regarding the determination of the gaming state after the big hit game based on the presence or absence of V passing during the big hit game, information (determination type) or identification regarding the determination of the success or failure that triggered the big hit game Even after the big hit game is over, it is possible to accurately show information about the area (specific area abnormal passage) to a third party such as a player or a person in a game hall. As a result, it is possible to increase the reliability of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (V certain machine), and to prevent unnecessary troubles between the player and the game hall.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a determination notification indicating the type of special symbol success / failure determination that triggered the big hit game is displayed on the lower right side (outside the gaming area) of the game board 2. An image display device 7 (display screen 7a) provided in the approximate center of the game board 2 (in the game area) is notified by the middle hitting display 48 and indicating that a specific area abnormal passage has occurred (specific area error notification). ). For this reason, the determination notification and the specific area error notification are performed by separate indicators (notification devices). As a result, it is possible to easily distinguish the determination notification from the specific area error notification. In particular, in the present embodiment, the hit display 48 (first display) that performs determination notification is composed of three LEDs, and the image display device 7 (second display) that performs specific area error notification is: The liquid crystal display is larger in display size than the hit display 48 (LED). For this reason, the specific area error notification by the image display device 7 can be made more conspicuous than the determination notification by the hit display 48. Thereby, it becomes possible to make it easier to distinguish the determination notification from the specific area error notification.

  Moreover, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, determination notification is performed under the control of the main control unit responsible for game control, and specific area error notification is performed under the control of the sub-control unit responsible for effect control. For this reason, it is possible to make it easy to share the determination notification among different models, and it is possible to make the specific area error notification easy to deal with a design (specification) change corresponding to the model. In particular, since the hit display 48 for performing the determination notification is included in the general main display 40 that is provided outside the game area of the game board 2 and is shared between different models, the determination notification is performed between different models. It will be easier to standardize the specifications. For specific area error notification under sub-control, the type of notification device (image display device, panel lamp, frame lamp, speaker, etc.) and notification mode (image display mode, lamp lighting mode, tone, volume) Etc.) is easy to diversify.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game ball that has entered the V attacker (second big prize opening 35) in the V round during the big hit game is specified by the operation of the movable piece 150 in the V round. It can pass through the region 39. The specific area effective period in which the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 (detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a) is valid is predetermined after the operation ends from the start of the operation of the movable piece 150 in the V round. It is until the time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses. For this reason, when the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during a period other than the specific area valid period (invalid period), it is considered that the passage is due to some abnormality such as fraud or failure. Accordingly, by determining such passage to the specific area 39 as abnormal passage in the specific area (occurrence of an error), it is possible to appropriately perform determination relating to abnormal passage of the specific area and specific area error notification.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the count value by the number-of-balls counting means in the V round during the big hit game becomes a predetermined value, that is, the entrance to the V attacker (second big prize opening 35). The movable piece 150 is operated based on the number of balls reaching a predetermined number. A plurality of values (“2” to “9” in this example) that can be set as predetermined values (count values) that trigger the movable piece 150 to operate in the long opening operation pattern (second operation mode) Is determined in advance according to the type (see FIG. 47), and in the case of a big hit, a value corresponding to the big hit is selected and set (S2009). That is, the predetermined value (count value) that triggers the movable piece 150 to operate in the long opening operation pattern (second operation mode) is a value that can vary. Therefore, depending on the value (ie, the big hit type) set (selected) as a predetermined value that triggers the operation of the movable piece 150, the movable piece 150 operates at a timing when the number of balls entering the V attacker is small, or the V attacker The operation timing of the movable piece 150 can be changed, for example, the movable piece 150 is operated at a timing close to the specified number (“9” in this example), and the movable piece 150 in the V round can be changed. It is possible to provide variations in the operation timing. Thus, even when the operation timing of the movable piece 150 can be changed, it is possible to appropriately perform the determination related to the specific region abnormal passage and the specific region error notification, and the specific region together with the determination notification by the hit indicator 48. It is possible to accurately indicate information (specific area abnormal passage).

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, during the execution of the specific area error notification (notification by the first notification means), the power supply by the power supply board 109 is stopped, and then the power switch is turned on to turn on the power. When the power is turned on, the specific area error notification (notification by the first notification means) that was being executed before the occurrence of the power interruption is not executed, and the power-on notification (notification by the second notification means) accompanying the power-on is executed. It is supposed to be. For this reason, for example, when the specific area error notification is to be ended before the execution time (error notification period) elapses, the power switch is temporarily turned OFF and ON again during execution of the specific area error notification. Thus, the specific area error notification can be forcibly terminated. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the specific area error notification, which is a kind of notification regarding the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39, from being performed unnecessarily (more than necessary). It is possible to appropriately notify the passage.

  The movable piece 150 is a member that guides (distributes) a game ball that has entered the V attacker (second grand prize opening 35) to the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 49, and is involved in the game balls in the V attacker. To do. For this reason, the movable piece 150 is usually provided at a portion that is difficult to understand by looking at the surroundings of the game board 2 (game area 3) and the V attacker, such as the inside and the back side of the V attacker (see FIG. 46). In addition, the opening patterns of the big winning holes (first big winning hole 30 and second big winning hole 35) during the big hit game of this embodiment are the V passing expected big hit and V not yet opened for each of the 7R big hit and 15R big hit. The opening time, the number of times of opening, and the opening order are the same for the planned passing big hit, and the opening pattern in the V round (the fifth round in this example) is also the same. These things, together with the change (variation) in the operation timing of the movable piece 150 based on the count value (number of balls entering the V attacker) by the number-of-balls counting means in the V round, for example, “V The game area passing state of the game ball in the V round (V), such as “when can the game ball that has entered the attacker pass the specific area 39” or “whether the game ball has passed the specific area 39”? It is possible to make it difficult to determine the (passing situation).

  As a result, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, for example, even if attention is paid to the movement (open pattern) of the V attacker as in the prior art, the result of the V round is determined (ascertained and predicted) before the determination. Since it is difficult to do so, it is possible to eliminate a decrease in game entertainment due to the determination (prediction) of the result of the V round (whether or not a game ball has passed to a specific area) in advance.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the movable piece 150 when the count value by the number-of-entry counting means in the V round (specific round game) becomes the first predetermined value (“1” in this example). Is operated in a short opening operation pattern (first operation mode), and when the second predetermined value (in this example, any of “2” to “9”) is reached, the movable piece 150 is moved to a long opening operation pattern (second The operation mode). That is, the possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area 39 can be changed by the count value by the number-of-balls counting means in the V round (specific round game). For this reason, in the V round, it becomes difficult to determine at which timing a situation in which a possibility of passing a game ball to the specific area 39 is low or a situation where it is high occurs. As a result, the specific area of the game ball in the V round It is possible to make it difficult to determine the passing situation.

  Also, in this case, the situation where the possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area 39 is high is that at least the number of game balls whose count value by the number-of-balls counting means exceeds the first predetermined value is used as the V attacker. If you do not enter the ball, it will not occur. That is, if a plurality of game balls do not enter the V attacker, a situation in which the possibility of passing the game balls to the specific area 39 does not occur does not occur. This makes it difficult to determine the situation of the game ball passing through the specific area by the V attacker, and it is possible to create a game property that requires a plurality of game balls to enter the V attacker.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of values (in this example, “count values”) that can be set as predetermined values (count values) that trigger the movable piece 150 to operate in the long opening operation pattern (second operation mode). 2 ”to“ 9 ”) are determined according to the jackpot type, that is, the type of the jackpot symbol of the special symbol (see FIG. 47), and a plurality of values are determined based on the type of the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed. One of them is set. This makes it possible to vary the operation timing of the movable piece 150 according to the type of the big hit symbol (specific mode) that triggers the execution of the big hit game, and by increasing the number of types of the big hit symbol, the operation of the movable piece 150 It is also possible to diversify timing. As described above, even when the operation timing of the movable piece 150 is diversified, it is possible to appropriately perform the determination regarding the specific region abnormal passage and the specific region error notification after the operation of the movable piece 150 is completed, and the determination by the hit indicator 48 It is possible to accurately indicate information related to the specific area (specific area abnormal passage) together with the notification.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a “15R big hit” as a big hit and a “7R big hit” with a smaller number of rounds than this. Regardless of whether the “V pass planned jackpot” or the “V non-passed jackpot”, the probability variation challenge production (probability variation challenge game) for challenging the probability variation is performed from the beginning of the jackpot game. Then, the result of the probability variation challenge game, that is, the result of the V round is shown to the player through the success effect based on the passage of the game ball in the V round or the failure effect based on the passage of the non-specific area. For this reason, for example, the result of the V round is shown (notified) in a state where the result of the V round has been exposed first (a state where the ball has fallen first) based on the V-attacker opening pattern or the like as in the prior art. ) Since a situation such as production cannot occur, it is possible to increase the existence value (existence significance) of that type of production. As a result, it is possible to enhance the effect of the jackpot game including the V round (in this example, the effect of the probability change challenge effect in the 7R jackpot game) and improve the interest of the jackpot game.

  Further, as described above, the operation timing of the movable piece 150 when operating in the long opening operation pattern (second operation mode) can be changed depending on the type of 7R big hit (scheduled V pass big hit) to be executed. Therefore (see FIG. 47), the execution timing of the success effect in the probability variation challenge effect can also be changed according to the type of 7R big hit (V passing expected big hit) to be executed. For this reason, it is difficult for the player to determine when the successful performance is performed during the V round. That is, it is difficult to determine when a game ball entering the V attacker in the V round passes the specific area 39. As a result, it is possible to effectively increase the player's expectation and attention to the successful performance execution (that is, V passing) in the probabilistic challenge production. It is possible to increase the interest of small jackpot games.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, “7R 8th big hit” out of the expected V passing big hits is the number of balls that are the trigger for the operation when the movable piece 150 is operated in the long open operation pattern (second operation mode) ( The second predetermined value) is “9” (see FIG. 47). Further, when the 7R big hit is a planned V non-passing big hit, a failure effect is performed based on the fact that the number of game balls passing to the non-specific area 49 becomes “9” during the V round. For this reason, during the V round, if the success effect is not performed even if the number of game balls entering the V attacker is 8, the success effect or the failure effect is determined based on the ninth entry. Will be done. In this embodiment, the specified number of balls that can be entered in the grand prize opening in one round game is “9”, so the ninth entry corresponds to the last entry. Yes. From this, in the probability variation challenge production of the present embodiment, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for successful probability variation acquisition (that is, V passage) until the last entry in the V round. It is possible to enhance the interest of the jackpot game including it.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the “successful production” is performed as the production (specific production) indicating the result of the probability change challenge production (that is, the result of the V round) in the 7R big hit game, The execution opportunity is that the game ball that has entered the V attacker passes through the specific area 39 (S4412), and the specific area passing (V pass) is the second through ninth to the V attacker. Is made by a game ball related to any one of the incoming balls. In other words, the execution trigger of the success effect when the success effect is performed is limited to one of a plurality of game balls entering the V attacker. As a result, it is possible to increase the sense of interlocking between the game ball passing through the specific area (V passing) and the execution of the success effect, and to reduce the effect.

  Also, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the player's expectation of the selection effect or the challenge effect is given from the start of the 7R big hit game until the effect (specific effect) indicating the result of the probabilistic challenge effect is performed. An effect (a pre-specification effect) for elevating is performed (see FIG. 49). This makes it possible to more effectively increase the player's expectation until an effect (success effect or failure effect) indicating the result of the probability change challenge effect is performed (until the result of the V round becomes clear). .

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the game ball passes the specific area 39, the V pass notification effect is performed, and the player indicates that the game ball has passed the specific area 39 by the V pass notification effect. It is supposed to be shown definitely. By performing this V-pass notification effect together with the success effect (see FIG. 49 (e1)), the V-pass notification effect is performed in conjunction with the execution of the success effect, so there is no contradiction in the effect, and the effect The effect can be increased.

  Next, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the following, portions different from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and description of portions common to the first embodiment (configuration, operational effects, etc.) will be omitted.

  In the first embodiment described above, the fifth round in the big hit game is the V round, and one V round is performed in one big hit game. On the other hand, in the present embodiment (embodiment 2), the V round is performed a plurality of times during the big hit game. Specifically, during the big hit game, the third round, the fifth round, and the seventh round among the odd rounds (see FIG. 6) in which the second big prize opening 35 (upper college prize opening) is opened. It is assumed that V rounds are performed three times in total during one big hit game. If the game ball passes through the specific area 39 in at least one V round among a plurality of (three times in this example) V rounds, the game state after the big hit game is a high probability state based on the V passage. It is comprised so that. In the following, the third V round (the first V round) is referred to as the “first V round”, the fifth round (the second V round) is referred to as the “second V round”, and the seventh round. The V round (third V round) is also referred to as “third V round”.

  In addition, regarding the operation timing of the movable piece 150 in the V round in the present embodiment (embodiment 2), as shown in FIG. 50, each of the three V rounds enters the V attacker as an operation trigger. Since the number of balls, that is, the count value (predetermined value) that can be counted by the number-of-balls counting means is determined in advance, the operation timing according to the type of jackpot to be executed is set based on this. (S2009). Note that the operation patterns of the movable piece 150 of the second embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment described above, namely, “short opening operation pattern (first operation mode)” and “long opening operation pattern (second operation mode)”. In each V round, the first operation is performed as a “short release operation pattern”, and the second operation is performed as a “long release operation pattern”.

  Specifically, also in this embodiment, the movable piece operation timing corresponding to the type of jackpot is set in S2009 of the special symbol determination process (S1106). Here, in this embodiment, the correspondence between the “big hit type” and the “first predetermined value and second predetermined value” shown in FIG. 50 is stored in advance in the ROM of the main control unit 80 (value storage). Means), based on this, for each of “first V round”, “second V round” and “third V round”, “first predetermined value (c1)” and “second predetermined value ( c2) "is set. Among these, as for the first predetermined value (c1), “1” is set for all jackpots, regardless of the jackpot type, as in the first embodiment.

  On the other hand, for the second predetermined value (c2) set for the V passing expected jackpot, any one of “2” to “9” is set in any of the first V round to the third V round according to the type of jackpot to be executed. Value is set. For example, as shown in FIG. 50, when the current big hit is 7R first big hit, the second predetermined value (c2) is not set in the first V round and the third V round, and the second predetermined value is set in the second V round. “5” is set as (c2). When the current big hit is 7R sixth big hit, the second predetermined value (c2) is not set in the first V round and the second V round, and “7” is set as the second predetermined value (c2) in the third V round. Is set. When the current big hit is the 7R fifth big hit, the second predetermined value (c2) is not set in the first V round, and “9” is set as the second predetermined value (c2) in the second V round. At the same time, “5” is set as the second predetermined value (c2) in the third V round. When the current big hit is 7R seventh big hit, the second predetermined value (c2) is not set in the third V round, and “8” is set as the second predetermined value (c2) in the first V round. At the same time, “4” is set as the second predetermined value (c2) in the second V round. Similarly, the second predetermined value (c2) is set based on the correspondence shown in FIG.

  Here, the second predetermined value (c2) is set first in a plurality of V rounds among the first V round to the third V round, such as 7R fifth big hit and 7R eighth big hit. It is assumed that the count value (number of balls entering the V attacker) in the V round does not reach the value set as the second predetermined value (c2). That is, as the second predetermined value (c2), when a value equal to or close to the prescribed number of V attackers (“9” in this example) is set, a value smaller than that is set. The risk (risk) that the count value (number of balls entering the V attacker) by the number-of-balls counting means does not reach the second predetermined value (c2) within the specified opening time of the V attacker (25 seconds in this example). Will increase. Although it is rare that a specified number of game balls will not enter the V attacker within the specified opening time of the V attacker, the number of balls entering the V attacker will be insufficient even though the V hitter will be won. The fact that the movable piece 150 misses the opportunity to operate in the long opening operation pattern (opportunity to pass V) is not preferable from the viewpoint of the fairness of the game and is also severe for the player. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the second predetermined value (c2) of the V round performed first is the same as or close to the specified number (“9” in this example), the subsequent V round is also considered just in case. A second predetermined value (c2) is set.

  As shown in FIG. 50, the second predetermined value (c2) is set for all of the first V round to the third V round for the 15R eleventh big hit among the V passing expected big hits. As described in the first embodiment, in the case of the 15R 11th big hit, the opening effect indicating the start of the 15R big hit game related to the big hit is the transition to the high-accuracy and high base state along with the acquisition of a large amount of prize balls. It is an effect that impresses the start of a big hit game based on the assumption (for example, the display of a character image of “super big hit” or “V big hit”), and a player who sees this will play a game ball during the V round It is normal to be sure that V passes. Nevertheless, although the possibility is extremely low, as described above, the opportunity for the movable piece 150 to operate in the long open operation pattern due to the insufficient number of balls entering the V attacker during the V round (opportunity to pass V) It is not preferable from the viewpoint of the fairness of the game, and it is harsh for the player. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the second predetermined value (c2) is set for all of the first V round to the third V round of the 15R eleventh big hit. It should be noted that the first predetermined value and second predetermined value setting modes shown in FIG. 50 are merely examples, and various other modes can be adopted.

  Next, effects (special game effects) performed during the 7R jackpot game of this embodiment will be described. In the first embodiment described above, the probabilistic challenge effect is produced from the start of the 7R jackpot game to the end of the V round (5th round). If the running big hit is the planned V pass big hit, the V round will pass V In the case of a big hit that does not pass V, a failure effect is performed based on the fact that nine game balls have passed through the non-specific area 49 in the V round (see FIG. 49). reference). On the other hand, in this embodiment, since the V round is performed in the third round, the fifth round, and the seventh round, betting on the probability variation is obtained in each of the three V rounds (the first V round to the third V round). Production (hereinafter also referred to as “probability chance production”). Then, when an effect (successful effect) indicating that the probability change is successful is performed in the first V round or the second V round, the probability change chance effect is not performed in the remaining V rounds, and the result of the previous probability change chance effect (successful probability acquisition success) is obtained. It is assumed that a round production in a corresponding manner is performed.

  Here, as the probability change chance effect of the present embodiment, for example, the challenge effect that was performed from the 2nd round to the 4th round of the 7R jackpot game of the above-described first embodiment is completed in one V round and succeeded or failed. There are effects that indicate the success or failure of the probability change acquisition (V pass) in units of one V round, such as effects that end the game or effects that display “success” and “failure” in a roulette format.

  And in the 7R big hit game of the present embodiment, not only the V round of the V non-passing planned big hit (7R 9 big hit, 7R 10 big hit) but also the V passing planned big hit (7R 1 big hit to 7R 8 big hit) Even in the V round, the second operation (long opening operation pattern) of the movable piece 150 is not performed, and all game balls entering the V attacker may pass through the non-specific region 49. For example, in the case of 7R first big hit, the second operation of the movable piece 150 is not set in the first V round, and the second operation of the movable piece 150 is set in the second V round. In such a case, in the previous first V round, an effect indicating failure of probability change acquisition, that is, a failure effect based on nine game balls passing through the non-specific area 49 in the V round, as in the first embodiment described above. Need to do. Similarly, in the case of 7R sixth big hit, the second operation of the movable piece 150 is not set in the first V round and the second V round, and the second operation of the movable piece 150 is set in the third V round. . Even in such a case, it is necessary to perform a failure effect in the first V round and the second V round. In this embodiment, therefore, the non-specific area detection sensor process (S208a) shown in FIG. 51 is performed instead of the non-specific area detection sensor process (S208) of the first embodiment shown in FIG. In FIG. 51, the same number of steps as in the first embodiment is assigned to the same process as the non-specific region detection sensor process (S208) in the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 51, in the non-specific area detection sensor process (S208a) of the present embodiment, the processes of S2415 and S2416 are added to the non-specific area detection sensor process (S208) of the first embodiment. Other processes are the same as those in the first embodiment. In S2415, whether or not the V round of the jackpot game (any one of the first V round to the third V round) according to any one of “7R first jackpot to 7R eighth jackpot” which is the expected jackpot for passing V is being executed. (S2415). If it is being executed (YES in S2415), the process proceeds to S2416. If it is not being executed (NO in S2415), the process is terminated.

  In S2416, it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S2416). If the V flag is ON (YES in S2416), the process ends, and if the V flag is not ON (NO in S2416), that is, the V flag If is OFF, the process proceeds to S2413. The V flag is a flag that can be set in the specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 35), and is ON based on the fact that a game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the V round (passing through the specific area 39). become. If it is determined in S2416 that the V flag is ON, the count value (the number of balls entered into the V attacker) by the pitch counting means becomes the second predetermined value (c2) in the V round in this big hit game. Based on this, the movable piece 150 performs the second operation (long opening operation pattern), and the game ball has passed through the specific area 39. In this case, since the success effect and the V passage notification effect are performed based on the V passage (S4414, S4415), it is not necessary to perform the failure effect triggered by the passage of the non-specific region 49. For this reason, when it is determined in S2416 that the V flag is ON, the processing is finished as it is.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2416 that the V flag is not ON (OFF) (NO in S2416), the V round (first V round to 7R first big hit to 7R eighth big hit) this time V expected big hit (7R first big hit to 7R eighth big hit) In the 3rd V round), there is a possibility that nine game balls may pass through the non-specific area 49 before the second movement (long opening movement pattern) of the movable piece 150 is performed. In this case, in S2413 Transition to processing. Thereby, before execution of the second operation (long opening operation pattern) of the movable piece 150 in the first V round or the second V round in the planned V passing big hit (7R first big hit to 7R eighth big hit) (before the V passing) In addition, a failure effect based on the fact that nine game balls have passed through the non-specific region 49 can be performed.

[Effects of Example 2]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, the V round (specific round game) is performed a plurality of times (three times in this example) during the big hit game. Then, for at least one of the V rounds, a predetermined value (second predetermined value) that triggers the movable piece 150 to operate in the long open operation pattern (second operation mode) is set according to the type of jackpot One or both of the V round for setting the predetermined value and the value set as the predetermined value are made different depending on the jackpot type. Thereby, it becomes possible to give variation to the operation timing of the movable piece 150 in a plurality of V rounds. That is, it is difficult to understand in which V round the movable piece 150 operates in the long release operation pattern (second operation mode) and at what timing the movable piece 150 operates in the long release operation pattern (second operation mode). It becomes possible to do. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to determine the passing state of the game ball through a specific region through a plurality of V rounds.

  In particular, for each of a plurality of V rounds, by setting various predetermined values (second predetermined values) that trigger the movable piece 150 to operate in the long opening operation pattern (second operation mode), each V round Thus, the possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area 39 can be changed by the count value (number of balls entering the V attacker) by the number-of-balls counting means. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to determine the situation of the game ball passing through the specific area in a plurality of V rounds.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the probability variation chance effect in which the probability variation is bet is performed in each of a plurality of V rounds during the big hit game. Until the successful presentation is performed, in which V round the movable piece 150 operates in the long opening operation pattern (second operation mode) and at what timing the movable piece 150 operates in the long opening operation pattern (second operation mode). It is difficult to determine whether or not the game ball passes through the specific area 39 by operating in (). As a result, it is possible to effectively increase the player's expectation and attention to the success effect, and as a result, the effect of the jackpot game including the V round (in this example, the probability change chance effect in the 7R jackpot game) It is possible to enhance the interest of the jackpot game.

  In particular, the operation of the movable piece 150 can be set by variously setting a predetermined value (second predetermined value) that triggers the movable piece 150 to operate in the long opening operation pattern (second operation mode) through a plurality of V rounds. Various timings (successful timings at which game balls can pass through the specific area 39) and execution timings of successful effects based on the passage of the game balls to the specific area 39 where the game balls are easily passed by the operation of the movable piece 150 It can be changed. Thereby, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it becomes possible to make it difficult to determine the passing situation of the game ball through the specific area.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the movable piece 150 is operated in the long open operation pattern (second operation mode) for at least two or more V rounds among the plurality of V rounds in the big hit game. By setting a predetermined value (second predetermined value) to become, even if the movable piece 150 that should operate in the long open operation pattern does not operate in the previous V round and the V round ends, In the V round, the movable piece 150 can be operated again in the long opening operation pattern to generate the V passage. This makes it difficult to cause a situation in which the big hit game ends without passing the V due to insufficient number of balls entering the V attacker in the V round, even though the V pass is a big hit. It becomes possible.

  Also in the present embodiment, the determination notification by the hit indicator 48 described in the first embodiment and the specific area error notification by the image display device 7 or the frame lamp 66 can be executed. For this reason, also in the present embodiment, it is possible to achieve the same operational effects as those of the first embodiment regarding the determination notification and the specific area error notification. In particular, in this embodiment, the V round can be executed a plurality of times during the big hit game, and the operation timing of the movable piece 150 in the V round varies depending on the type of the big hit. Significantly indicating (notifying) the information (judgment type) relating to the determination of whether or not it has become and the information relating to the specific area (abnormal passage of the specific area).

  Next, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the following, portions different from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and description of portions common to the first embodiment (configuration, operational effects, etc.) will be omitted. The main configuration of the present embodiment described below can also be applied to the second embodiment.

  In the first embodiment described above, when the game ball passes the specific area 39 during a period other than the specific area valid period (invalid period) by the specific area sensor detection process (S207) shown in FIG. 35 (by the specific area sensor 39a). If detected, the passage is determined to be a specific region abnormal passage, an invalid period passage command is transmitted from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90, and a specific area error notification is performed based on this command.

  Here, the period other than the specific area effective period (invalid period) excludes the period from the start of the operation of the movable piece 150 in the V round until the predetermined time after the end of the operation (specific area effective period). All periods are included, such as during jackpot games, V rounds, games other than jackpot games, and the like. In addition, when the movable piece 150 operates in the long open operation pattern in the V round, depending on the operation timing, the V round is still finished after the specific area valid period associated with the start of the operation of the movable piece 150 has elapsed. Sometimes not. For this reason, for example, when the movable piece 150 operates in the long open operation pattern in the V round, the game ball that has entered the V attacker cannot pass through the V by the ball engagement of the movable piece 150, and then the specific area Irregular events such as the ball breaking and V passing during the V round after the validity period elapses may occur although the possibility is low. In such a case, according to the above-mentioned specific area sensor detection process (S207), the V passage after the ball bite is released is determined to be an abnormal passage in the specific area because it passes in the invalid period. Even if it is passing (effective V passing), the specific area error notification is performed, and the high probability state is not obtained after the big hit game. This may cause distrust to the player and damage the game's trust.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, even if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during a period other than the specific area valid period (invalid period), if the passing is in the V round, the passing is abnormal in the specific area. (Specific area error) is not determined, and the specific area error notification is not performed. Hereinafter, the specific area sensor detection process (S207a) of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 52, the same number of steps as in the first embodiment is assigned to the same process as the specific area detection sensor process (S207) in the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 52, in the specific area detection sensor process (S207a) of this embodiment, the process of S2042a is added to the specific area detection sensor process (S207) of the first embodiment. Is similar to the specific area detection sensor process (S207). S2402a is when the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 (detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a) is not in the specific area effective period (YES in S2401, NO in S2402), that is, a period other than the specific area effective period This is a process that is executed in the case of passing to the specific area 39 during (invalid period).

  In S2402a of the specific area detection sensor process (S207a) according to the present embodiment, a period other than the specific area effective period is in the V round, that is, the passing timing of the game ball to the specific area 39 is in the V round. It is determined whether or not there is (S2402a). As a result, when the V round is not in progress (NO in S2402a), an invalid period passing command is set (S2405), and this process is terminated. On the other hand, if the V round is in progress (YES in S2402a), the V flag is turned ON (S2403), the specific area passing command is set in the RAM output buffer (S2404), and the process is terminated.

[Effects of Example 3]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, when it is determined that the V round is in S2402a of the specific area detection sensor process (S207a), the current passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 is invalid. Although it is a passage in the period, it is assumed that the passage is in the V round (effective V passage), and it is not determined that the specific region is abnormally passing. That is, in the V round, the determination relating to the specific region abnormal passage is not performed (the occurrence of an error is not determined). For this reason, the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 during the V round is processed as an effective V pass regardless of whether the specific area is valid. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the specific area error notification from being performed excessively. In addition, the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 during the invalid period except for the V round is determined to be a specific area abnormal pass (error occurrence), so the determination regarding the specific area abnormal pass and the specific area error Notification can be performed appropriately.

  Next, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the following, portions different from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and description of portions common to the first embodiment (configuration, operational effects, etc.) will be omitted. The main configuration of the present embodiment described below can be applied to the second embodiment, and can also be combined with the configuration of the third embodiment.

  As described above, in the V round of the big hit game related to the V passing expected big hit, the movable piece 150 operates in the long open operation pattern, so that the game ball that has entered the V attacker (second big prize opening 35) is in a specific area. 39, and in the V round of the big hit game related to the V non-passing expected big hit, since the movable piece 150 only operates in a short opening operation pattern, the V attacker (second big prize opening 35) The entered game ball is difficult to pass through the specific area 39. However, even if it is a V round that is a big hit that does not pass V, as long as the movable piece 150 operates, it can not be said that the game ball will never pass through the specific area 39, and although the possibility is low, it is possible to pass V Sex remains. For this reason, in the above-described first embodiment, in the specific region detection sensor process (S207), V passes when V passes in the estimated V passing big hit assuming V passing, and V does not pass V assumed in the assumed big hit. In either case of passing, a specific area passing command is set (S2404), and when the command is received by the sub-control board 90, V passing at the V passing expected jackpot and V passing non-passing hit jackpot The V passing notification effect is performed without distinguishing the V passing.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when an irregular event occurs such as when V passes in the V round of the planned V pass big hit or when V does not pass in the V round of the planned V pass big hit, It is set as the structure which can alert | report that. Hereinafter, the specific area sensor detection process (S207b) of the present embodiment that realizes the configuration will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 53, the same number of steps as in the first embodiment is assigned to the same process as the specific area detection sensor process (S207) in the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 53, in the specific area detection sensor process (S207b) of this embodiment, the processes of S2046 to S2410 are added to the specific area detection sensor process (S207) of the first embodiment. The process is the same as the specific area detection sensor process (S207). S2406 and S2407 are when the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 (detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a) is in the specific area effective period (YES in S2401, YES in S2402), that is, in V round This is a process executed when a game ball passes V. In S2408 to S2410, when the game ball is not passed to the specific area 39 (the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a) (NO in S2401), that is, the game ball passes V in the V round. This process is executed when not.

  In S2406 of the specific area detection sensor processing (S207b) according to the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the type of jackpot that triggered the current V passage (V flag ON) is “V non-passing planned jackpot”. (S2406) and if it is determined that it is not “V non-passing expected big hit” (NO in S2406), that is, if it is “V passing expected big hit”, this processing is finished without performing the processing of S2407. On the other hand, if the type of jackpot that triggered this V-pass is “V-passed expected jackpot” (YES in S2406), an irregular pass command is set in the RAM output buffer (S2407), and this processing is performed. Finish. The reason why the irregular passing command is set in this way is that it is an irregular event that V passes in the V round, although it is a jackpot that has not yet passed V. Such a V passage in a V non-passing expected jackpot can also be regarded as a kind of error relating to the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39.

  When the irregular pass command set in S2407 is transmitted from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90, the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 that has received the command sends the irregular pass notification command to the image control board. To 100. In response to this, the image control microcomputer 101 reads image data for notifying that an irregular V passage (also referred to as “irregular V passage”) has occurred from the ROM of the image control board 100, and The irregular V passage notification based on the read image data is executed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7. In the present embodiment, as an irregular V passage notification by the image display device 7, a character (message) of “Irregular V passage” is displayed on the display screen 7a (see FIG. 54B). This message display is performed until a predetermined display time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses from the occurrence of irregular V passage (message display start), and automatically ends when the display time elapses. As described above, when the game ball passes the specific area 39 in the V round (specific area effective period), the V display notification effect is performed by the image display device 7 (display screen 7a), and the display screen 7a The letter “V” is displayed in the approximate center. For this reason, in this embodiment, the character “Irregular V passage” related to the irregular V passage notification is displayed below the character “V” related to the V passage notification effect, and “V” related to the V passage notification effect. Display smaller than the font size. This is because the irregular V passage notification is a supplementary notification (supplementary explanation) regarding V passage. The mode of irregular V passing notification is not limited to this embodiment, and various modes such as displaying other characters (messages) and displaying figures and symbols in addition to the characters. It is possible to take

  The above is the processing when V passage (including irregular) occurs in the V round, but when it is determined in S2401 that the specific area sensor is not ON (OFF) (NO in S2401), that is, If the game ball has not passed V, it is determined whether or not the V round has been completed (S2408). If it is determined that it has not been completed (NO in S2408), the processing of S2409 and S2410 is not performed. This process is finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that the V round has been completed (YES in S2408), it is determined whether or not the V round is due to a planned V passing jackpot (S2409), and it is determined that it is not due to a planned V passing jackpot (YES in S2409), that is, in the case of the V round that is not expected to pass V, this processing is finished without performing the processing of S2410. This is because V passing does not occur normally in the V round where the V is not expected to pass. On the other hand, if the completed V round is due to the V passing expected jackpot, an irregular non-passing command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2410), and the process is terminated. In this way, the irregular non-pass command is set in the V round of the big hit game related to the V pass expected jackpot, as long as the game ball is normally launched and the big hit game (round game) is normally performed, the V attacker The game ball that entered the ball usually passes the specific area 39, but nevertheless, the V round is completed without passing V because it is an irregular event. Such a V non-passage at the planned V pass jackpot can also be regarded as a kind of error relating to the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39.

  When the irregular non-pass command set in S2410 is transmitted from the main control board 80 to the sub-control board 90, the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub-control board 90 that has received the command displays the irregular non-pass notification command. Transmit to the control board 100. In response to this, the image control microcomputer 101 reads out image data for notifying that irregular V non-passage (also referred to as “irregular V non-pass”) has occurred from the ROM of the image control board 100. The irregular V non-passage notification based on the read image data is executed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7. As an irregular V non-passage notification by the image display device 7, in this embodiment, a character (message) of “Did not pass V ...” is displayed slightly below the center of the display screen 7a (FIG. 54C). )). This message display is performed until a predetermined display time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses from the completion of the V round (message display start), and automatically ends when the display time elapses. In this embodiment, the letter “I did not pass V ...” related to the irregular V non-passing notification is smaller than the letter “V” related to the V passing notification effect, and the irregular V passing notification is performed. The size is the same as or smaller than the “Irregular V Pass” character. This is because the irregular V non-passing notification indicates that a disadvantage has occurred that the player has not been able to acquire certainty. Note that the irregular V non-passing notification mode is not limited to the present embodiment, and various other characters (messages) are displayed, graphics, symbols, etc. are displayed in addition to the characters. It is possible to take an embodiment.

  Further, regarding the determination of whether or not the V round has been completed (S2408), "completed" here means that all V rounds that can be executed during the jackpot game have ended. That is, for example, when the V round is performed once (for one round) during the jackpot game as in the first embodiment, it means that the one V round is completed, and the jackpot game as in the second embodiment. When the V round is performed a plurality of times, it means that the final V round of the plurality of times is completed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the irregular V passage notification (message display of “Irregular V passage” shown in FIG. 54B) and the irregular V non-pass notification (“V does not pass” shown in FIG. 54C). Message display)) after each jackpot game ends, the special symbol change display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times), or when the big hit occurs before the predetermined number of times is reached It is executed until the big hit occurs (first notification means). For this reason, for a while after the big hit game is over, the player or the store clerk of the game hall can confirm that an irregular V passage or an irregular V non-passage has occurred in the previous big hit game. In this embodiment, the execution time (execution period) of the irregular V passage notification and the irregular V non-pass notification is set to the same time (period), but may be set to different times (periods). . Moreover, you may comprise so that those alert | report may be complete | finished according to completion | finish of the big hit game in which the irregular V passage and irregular V non-passage generate | occur | produced.

  Here, during the execution of the irregular V passing notification or the irregular V non-passing notification, an unexpected situation such as a power failure occurs or the power switch of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (power supply board 109) is turned off. As a result, the supply of power from the power supply board 109 to various boards, devices, devices, and the like (see FIG. 5) is stopped, and then the power switch is turned on to turn on the power. In this case, as described in the first embodiment, when the power is turned on, the power-on process (S4001 to S4003) is executed, and during that time, the power-on notification (message display, notification sound output) is executed. (Second notification means) At this time, the irregular V passage notification and the irregular V non-pass notification that were being executed before the occurrence of the power interruption are not executed. In this embodiment, the irregular V passing notification and the irregular V non-passing notification are not targeted for backup due to the occurrence of the power interruption, and the power supply is being executed during the execution of the irregular V passing notification and the irregular V non-passing notification. This is because when the interruption occurs and the power supply by the power supply substrate 109 is stopped, the data related to the execution of the notification is cleared at that time. Therefore, for example, when it is desired to end the irregular V passage notification before the execution time (regular V passage notification period) elapses, the power switch is turned OFF once during the execution of the irregular V passage notification. By turning it on, the irregular V passage notification can be forcibly terminated. The same applies to the irregular V non-passing notification.

  In addition, in this example, it corresponds to each of the case where V passes in the V round of the big unscheduled jackpot V and the case where V does not pass in the round V of the jackpot game related to the jackpot planned big hit. Although the configuration is such that the notification is performed, the configuration may be such that the notification is performed for only one of them.

[Effects of Example 4]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment described above, when V passes in the V round of V unplanned big hit, “Irregular V passage notification” is performed, and V passes in the V round of the planned V pass big hit. If not, “Irregular V non-passing notification” is performed. For this reason, if an irregular event related to V passage occurs, such as V passage in the V round related to the planned V non-passing jackpot or V non-passing in the V round related to the planned V passing jackpot It is possible to inform the person. Thereby, it is possible to enhance the content of the notification together with the determination notification and the specific area error notification, and to increase the reliability of the game.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, during the execution of the irregular V passage notification or the irregular V non-pass notification (notification by the first notification means), the supply of power by the power supply board 109 is stopped, and thereafter When the power switch is turned on and the power is turned on, the irregular V passage notification or irregular V non-pass notification (notification by the first notification means) that was being executed before the power interruption occurred is not executed, and the power is turned on. The power-on notification (notification by the second notification means) accompanying this is executed. For this reason, for example, when it is desired to end the irregular V passage notification before the execution time (irregular V passage notification period) elapses, the power switch is temporarily turned off during the execution of the irregular V passage notification. By turning it on, the irregular V passage notification can be forcibly terminated. As a result, it is possible to prevent the irregular V passage notification, which is a kind of notification regarding the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39, from being performed unnecessarily (unnecessarily). It is possible to appropriately perform notification regarding the passage of. Similarly, when the irregular V non-passing notification is to be ended before the execution time (irregular V non-passing notification period) elapses, the power switch is temporarily turned off during the execution of the irregular V non-passing notification. By turning it on again, the irregular V non-passing notification can be forcibly terminated. As a result, it is possible to prevent the irregular V non-passing notification, which is a type of notification regarding the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39, from being performed unnecessarily (unnecessarily). It is possible to appropriately notify about the passage of the sphere.

  In particular, with regard to passing through irregular V, a player can obtain a benefit (privilege) that shifts to a probable gaming state (second gaming state) after the end of the big hit game, and the situation where the benefit is obtained If the irregular V passage notification is executed (continued) for a while below, it is considered that there are not a few players who feel that the effect display during the probability-changing game performed on the display screen 7a is hindered. For such a player, it is useful to forcibly terminate the irregular V passage notification by turning on the power again. In addition, regarding the irregular V non-passage, the player cannot obtain a profit (privilege) for shifting to the probable gaming state (second gaming state) after the big hit game is finished, and the profit cannot be obtained. It is considered that there are not a few players who feel uncomfortable that the irregular V non-passage notification is executed (continued) for a while under such circumstances. For such a player, it is useful to forcibly terminate the irregular V non-passage notification by turning on the power again.

  Next, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the following, portions different from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and description of portions common to the first embodiment (configuration, operational effects, etc.) will be omitted. The main configuration of the present embodiment described below can also be applied to the above-described second and third embodiments.

  In the above-described first embodiment, “probability challenge effect” is performed as the jackpot game effect (special game effect) related to the 7R jackpot, and the success effect and the V pass notification effect ( “Character change GET !!” is displayed) (see FIG. 49). Further, the success effect and the V passing notification effect can be executed for both the V passing planned jackpot and the V non-passing expected jackpot. That is, in Example 1 described above, when a game ball passes the specific area 39 in the special game (V round) (when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a), the passage (detection) is performed. At some point, the occurrence of V passage was reported.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, as the jackpot game effect (special game effect) related to the 7R jackpot, among the probability variation challenge effects described in the first embodiment, the “challenge selection effect” is performed in 1 round and 2 rounds. The “Challenge production” that follows the selection production will be performed in 3 to 7 rounds, and the “Presentation production” that follows the challenge production will be performed as a fluctuation production accompanying the first (first) special symbol fluctuation display after the big hit game ends. It is supposed to be. In other words, during the 7R big hit game, notification regarding the presence or absence of the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 in the V round is not performed at all, and notification regarding the presence or absence of the passing is performed by the fluctuating effect after the end of the big hit game.

  When a big hit game (7R big hit game) related to 7R jackpot is executed, if a game ball passes through the specific area 39 in the V round, a specific area passing command is issued in the specific area sensor detection process (S207) by the game control microcomputer 81. The command is set (S2404), and the command is transmitted to the sub control board 90. On the other hand, when the game ball does not pass the specific area 39 in the V round and ends the V round, a non-specific area passing command is set in the non-specific area sensor detection process (S208) by the game control microcomputer 81 ( S2414), the command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90. When the sub-control board 90 receives the specific area passing command or the non-specific area passing command, processing based on the command reception is performed in the received command analysis process (S4302) by the effect control microcomputer 91.

  Here, in the received command analysis process (S4302) according to the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 44, when a specific area passing command is received in a 7R jackpot game (YES in S4412, YES in S4413), a successful effect is designated. A command and a V passage designation command are set (S4414, S4415). On the other hand, if a non-specific region passage command is received (YES in S4416), a failure effect designation command is set (S4417). When any of the set commands is transmitted to the image control board 100, a success effect and a V pass notification effect are executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 (see FIG. 49 (e1)). ), The failure effect is executed (see FIG. 49 (e2)).

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, when a specific area passing command is received in the 7R jackpot game (YES in S4412, YES in S4413), a set of a successful performance specifying command and a V passing specifying command shown in FIG. 44 (S4414, Instead of S4415), as shown in FIG. 55, a process of turning on the V passing flag provided in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is performed (S4414a). On the other hand, when a non-specific area passing command is received in the 7R jackpot game (YES in S4416), the V provided in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is substituted for the set of failure effect designation commands (S4417) shown in FIG. Processing for turning on the non-passing flag (S4417a) is performed. After that, until the 7R jackpot game ends (until the 7th round ends), a challenge effect (see FIG. 49C) is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 in accordance with the progress of the round game. (S4418, S4419). If a specific area passing command is received in the 15R big hit game (YES in S4412, NO in S4413), the V passing designation command is set as in the first embodiment (S4415).

  When the ending command is received from the main control board 80 (YES in S4410), the effect control microcomputer 91 completes the challenge effect that has been performed over the previous 3 to 7 rounds in the ending effect selection process (S4411). A command (special game end command) for executing the effect of informing the player as the ending effect is set. When the command is transmitted to the image control board 100, the ending effect is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

  Thereafter, in the variation effect start processing (S4402) accompanying the start of the variation display of the first special symbol after the big hit game ends, the V passage flag and the V non-pass flag are referred to, the V passage flag is ON and V When the non-pass flag is OFF, a variation effect pattern including a successful effect (presentation effect) is set as the variation effect pattern related to the variable display, the V pass flag is OFF, and the V non-pass flag is ON. In this case, a variation effect pattern including a failure effect (presentation effect) is set as the variation effect pattern related to the change display (S4505). When a variation effect start command for starting a variation effect or the like based on the variation effect pattern set in this way is set (S4506) and the variation effect start command is transmitted to the image control board 100, the display screen of the image display device 7 is displayed. On 7a, a variation effect including a success effect or a variation effect including a failure effect is executed (not shown). In addition, the “variation effect including the success effect” may be an aspect that notifies the fact that the probability change has been successfully acquired as a result of the challenge effect in the previous 7R big hit game, together with the change display of the effect symbol 8, The “variation effect including” may be an aspect for notifying that the acquisition of probability variation has failed as a result of the challenge effect in the previous 7R jackpot game together with the variation display of the effect symbol 8. By executing the fluctuating effects including these notifications, the player determines whether or not the current gaming state (after 7R jackpot game) is a high probability state, that is, the result of the V round related to the previous 7R jackpot game (V Can be recognized.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, if an irregular event such as the passing of the irregular V or the non-passing of the irregular V described in the above-described embodiment 4 occurs in the V round of the 7R big hit game, that fact is indicated. It is set as the structure which does not alert | report. That is, in the present embodiment, the configuration of the fourth embodiment is not adopted. Since the gameability is such that the V round result (whether or not V passes) is not reported during the 7R big hit game, when the irregular V pass or irregular V non-pass occurs, it is not It is because it is contrary to the game nature of. Also, even if irregular V passing or irregular V non-passing occurs in the V round of 7R jackpot game, by executing the variation effect corresponding to it in the first fluctuation display after the 7R jackpot game ends, Since the result of the challenge effect (special game effect) performed in the 7R jackpot game can be notified, there is no problem even if the irregular V passing notification and the irregular V non-passing notification are not performed during the 7R jackpot game. .

[Effects of Example 5]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, even if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 in the V round (specific round game) of 7R big hit game (the specific area sensor 39a detects the game ball) However, even if the success round based on the passage and the V passage notification production are not executed, and the game ball is not passed through the specific area 39 in the V round, the V round is ended (non-specific area sensor). Even if a game ball is detected by 49a), the failure effect based on the passage is not executed. That is, during the 7R big hit game, the result of V round (whether or not V passes) is never notified. As a result, the game is played in the jackpot game effect (special game effect) performed during the 7R jackpot game including the V round, that is, the challenge selection effect performed in the 1st to 2nd rounds and the challenge effect performed in the 3rd to 7th rounds. It is possible to attract the person's interest and enhance the production effect during the big hit game, and to improve the game entertainment.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the result of the challenge effect (special game effect) performed from the 3rd round to the 7th round of the previous 7R jackpot game with the change effect related to the first fluctuation display after the 7R jackpot game ends. It is to inform. As a result, it becomes possible to attract the player's interest in the first (first) fluctuating production after the 7R jackpot game is finished, and the player's expectation for winning the probability change continuously from the previous 7R jackpot game. It becomes possible to effectively increase tension and the like.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as in the above-described first embodiment, if the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a during a period other than the specific area effective period (outside the specific area effective period), The occurrence of a region error is determined, and a specific region error notification is executed. Accordingly, during the 7R big hit game, the result of the V round (whether or not V passes) is not notified at all, but when a specific area error occurs, that fact is notified. For this reason, it is possible to appropriately perform error determination and specific area error notification related to the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39. As a result, it is possible to improve the game entertainment and improve the reliability of the game.

  In this embodiment, the notification (V passing notification effect) based on the passing (V passing) of the game ball to the specific area 39 in the V round related to the 7R big hit game is not performed during the big hit game. Also, for the 15R big hit game, notification based on V passage (V pass notification effect) may not be performed during the big hit game. Further, in this embodiment, when the V round is completed without passing the V in the V round related to the 7R big hit game, a notification indicating that the V has not passed (V non-passed) is notified. It was supposed that the V non-passing was notified by performing the failure effect in the subsequent variation effect, but the notification indicating the V non-passing is not performed during the big hit game for the 15R big hit game. It is good also as a thing which alert | reports V non-passing by a change production.

  As mentioned above, although Examples 1-5 were demonstrated 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 wording of each claim However, the present invention is not limited to the above, and it is possible to appropriately add an improvement based on the knowledge that a person skilled in the art normally has, as long as the person skilled in the art can easily replace it.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, determination notification is performed by the hit display 48 (first display) provided at the lower right portion (outside the game area) of the game board 2, and the approximate center of the game board 2 (in the game area). The image display device 7 (second display) provided in the image display device 7 (second display) performs the specific region error notification, and the image display device 7 (display) that performs the specific region error notification rather than the display size of the hit display 48 that performs determination notification The display size of the screen 7a) was larger. On the other hand, with the display device that performs the determination notification and the display device that performs the specific area error notification, the display size of the former is larger than the display size of the latter, the display size of both is the same, etc. The display size of the display used for notification can be arbitrarily determined.

  In addition, the specific area error notification is not performed by the image display device (liquid crystal display), but can be performed by one or a plurality of LEDs provided in the center decorative body 10 such as the effect display 102, or character information can be displayed. It is also possible to use a dot display. When the specific area error notification is performed by the dot display, the display may be provided in a predetermined space inside the game area or outside the game area. The outside of the game area includes game machine components other than the game board such as a front frame and an upper plate (the same applies hereinafter).

  Furthermore, the judgment notification can be performed by a liquid crystal display, a 7-segment display, or a dot display instead of a plurality of (three in the embodiment) LEDs such as a hit display. It is. In the case where the determination notification is performed by a 7-segment display or a dot display, for example, the display indicating the first special symbol success / failure determination among the special symbol success / failure determination types that triggered the big hit game is “1”, the second special By setting the display indicating symbol success / failure determination to “2”, it is possible to indicate the type of special symbol success / failure determination. In addition, when a specific area error notification is performed using a dot display, it is possible to indicate the occurrence of abnormal passage of a specific area by displaying simple characters that can be expressed by a dot display such as “V error”, for example. It is. In addition, what is necessary is just to provide the said display in the case of performing determination alert | reporting by a liquid crystal display, a 7 segment display, or a dot display in the game area or the outside of a game area.

  In the above-described embodiment, the determination notification and the specific area error notification are performed by separate displays (notification devices). However, the notification may be performed by one display device. For example, a determination notification area and a specific area error notification area are provided on the display screen of one liquid crystal display like the image display device 7 of the above-described embodiment, and the special symbol success / failure determination type and specific area are provided in each notification area. You may comprise so that the character, figure, symbol, etc. which show abnormal passage may be displayed. In this case, it is possible to make the sizes of the determination notification area and the specific area error notification area different or the same. Note that both the determination notification area and the specific area error notification area can be provided avoiding the effect symbol display area where the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner and the effect hold display area where the effect hold is displayed. Alternatively, the determination notification area can be provided avoiding the effect symbol display area and the effect hold display area, and the specific area error notification area can be provided so as to overlap the effect symbol display area when performing the specific area error notification. is there.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the determination notification is performed by the hit display 48 included in the main display 40, and the execution period (determination notification period) of the determination notification is the big hit. On the other hand, for example, when the execution period of the determination notification is from the occurrence of the big hit (display of the big hit symbol) to the end of the big hit game related to the big hit, the special symbol display 41 ( It is also possible to make a determination notification by using the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 42a).

  That is, for example, when a big hit symbol is displayed (stop display) on the first special symbol indicator 41a and a big hit game is executed, the big special symbol indicator 41a has no big hit symbol until the big hit game ends. It remains displayed. This is because the special symbol variation display is not executed (cannot be executed) during the big hit game. In this case, it can be said that the display of the jackpot symbol by the first special symbol indicator 41a indicates that the type of the special symbol success / failure determination that triggered the jackpot game is the first special symbol success / failure determination.

  The special symbol display 41 (the first special symbol display 41a, the first special symbol display 41a, the first special symbol display 41a, the first special symbol display 41a, the first bonus symbol display 41a, the first notification symbol display 41a) 2 It is possible to make a determination notification by means of the special symbol indicator 42a). For example, if the big hit symbol is displayed (stopped display) on the first special symbol indicator 41a and the big hit game is executed, and the game state becomes a high base state after the big hit game is finished, If the number of reserved balls at the beginning of the high base state (start) is “0”, the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly performed during the high base state, and the variable display of the second special symbol is displayed. Since the first special symbol is displayed with priority over the variable display, it is very unlikely that the first special symbol will be displayed during the high base state. In such a case, the display of the jackpot symbol by the first special symbol indicator 41a is maintained even in the subsequent high base state, and during that time, the type of the special symbol success / failure determination that triggered the jackpot game is the first special symbol success / failure It can be said that it is a judgment. Therefore, the determination notification can be performed also by the special symbol display 41 (the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 42a).

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the operation pattern (short) of the movable piece 150 that can guide (distribute) the game ball that has entered the V attacker (second grand prize opening 35) to the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 49. According to the opening operation pattern or the long opening operation pattern, the V passing possibility in the V round is made different (V passing easy or V passing difficult). On the other hand, with the opening of the V attacker, the movable piece (movable member) is operated in a certain mode (constant period), and the short opening pattern that makes it difficult for the game ball to enter is used as the V attacker opening pattern. It is also possible to vary the possibility of passing V in the V round by providing a long opening pattern that facilitates entry of game balls. Even in such a configuration, it is possible to perform determination notification, specific area error notification, irregular V passage notification, and irregular V non-pass notification in the V-accuracy shown in the above-described embodiment.

  In the above-described embodiment, the determination notification is performed under the control of the main control unit responsible for game control, and the specific area error notification is performed under the control of the sub-control unit responsible for effect control. On the other hand, determination notification can be performed under the control of the sub-control unit, or specific area error notification can be performed under the control of the main control unit. It is also possible to perform determination notification and specific region error notification under the control of the main control unit, or perform determination notification and specific region error notification under the control of the sub-control unit. For example, if diversification of notification modes is taken into consideration, a configuration in which notification is performed under the control of the sub-control unit is more suitable than a configuration in which notification is performed under the control of the main control unit, and a simple (simple) If the notification mode is sufficient, the configuration in which notification is performed under the control of the main control unit is more suitable than the configuration in which notification is performed under the control of the sub-control unit. In the above-described embodiment, the notification device for performing the determination notification and the specific area error notification is a display device such as the hit display device 48 (LED), the image display device 7 (liquid crystal display device), the frame lamp 66, etc. The determination notification and the specific area error notification are not only visual, but also, for example, a notification device using sound such as a speaker can be used, and various display devices can be used in combination. The same applies to irregular V passage notification and irregular V non-pass notification.

  In the above-described embodiment, the “first predetermined value (c1)” and the “second predetermined value” (the number of balls entered into the V attacker that triggers the operation of the movable piece 150) c2) ”,“ first predetermined value (c1) ”is a fixed value (“ 1 ”in the embodiment) that defines the operation timing in the short opening operation pattern (first operation mode), and“ second predetermined value ”. The value (c2) ”is a variation value (“ 2 ”to“ 9 ”in the embodiment) that defines the operation timing in the long release operation pattern (second operation mode) (see FIGS. 47 and 50). However, the “first predetermined value (c1)” does not need to be a fixed value, and may be a variable value as with the “second predetermined value (c2)”.

  In the above-described embodiment, only the second predetermined value (variation value, “2” to “9” in the embodiment) that defines the operation timing in the long opening operation pattern (second operation mode) of the movable piece 150 is used. In addition, the first predetermined value (fixed value, “1” in the embodiment) that defines the operation timing in the short opening operation pattern (first operation mode) is also determined every time the jackpot is determined (every time the jackpot game starts) It was supposed to be set according to the type of jackpot (type of jackpot symbol) (S2009). However, when the number of balls entered into the V attacker in the V round (the count value by the number-of-balls counting means) becomes the first predetermined value (“1” in the embodiment), the movable piece 150 is always set to the short opening operation pattern If it is decided to operate in the (first operation mode), the first predetermined value corresponding to this fixed value is set as a default value (default value) in the program from the beginning. Only the second predetermined value corresponding to the variation value may be set according to the jackpot type (big jackpot symbol).

  In the above-described embodiment, the movable piece 150 can operate twice at maximum in one V round (one V round), but may be operated three times or more. In this case, for example, the number of times of the first operation (short opening operation pattern) of the movable piece 150 in the above-described embodiment is increased to 2, 3, 4 times, or 2 of the movable piece 150 at the estimated V-passing big hit. It is conceivable to increase the number of times of the first operation (long open operation pattern) to 2, 3, and 4, or to increase both. In this way, for example, depending on the type of big hit, the number of operations in each operation pattern of the movable piece 150 in the V round and a predetermined value (number of balls entered) that triggers the operation of the operation (for example, the second time or the third time). By variously setting the relationship with the count value by the counting means, the number of operations and the operation timing of the movable piece 150 can be diversified. As a result, it is possible to make it more difficult to determine the passing state of the game ball through the specific area, and it is possible to improve the interest of the gaming machine equipped with the V round.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, as an operation pattern of the movable piece 150 in the V round, a short opening operation pattern for operating the movable piece 150 for 80 ms (an operation pattern with a relatively low possibility of passing a game ball to the specific area 39). ) And a long opening operation pattern for moving the movable piece 150 for 3000 ms (an operation pattern in which the possibility of passing a game ball to the specific area 39 is relatively high). A pattern may be provided. For example, the pattern of moving the movable piece 150 for 500 ms, the pattern of moving the movable piece 150 for 1000 ms, the pattern of moving the movable piece 150 for 2000 ms, the pattern of moving the movable piece 150 for 5000 ms, etc. It is also possible to provide various operation patterns that can be changed more finely. In this case, for example, as described above, the number of movements of the movable piece 150 in one V round is increased, and the hit type, the movement pattern of the movable piece 150, and the number of balls entering the V attacker that triggers the movement ( By setting various relations with the count value of the number of entering balls), the operation mode and operation timing of the movable piece 150 can be set more variously.

  For example, there are four types of operation patterns of the movable piece 150: “pattern A with an operation time of 80 ms”, “pattern B with an operation time of 500 ms”, “pattern C with an operation time of 1000 ms”, and “pattern D with an operation time of 3000 ms”. Assume that there are three types of big hits: first big hit, second big hit, and third big hit. Of these, in the first big hit, the pattern A when the count value (number of balls entering the V attacker) by the pitch count means is “1”, the pattern C when the count value is “3”, and the count value is In the case of “6”, each of the movable pieces 150 is operated in the pattern B. Further, in the second big hit, the movable piece 150 is similarly the pattern B when the count value is “2”, the pattern C when the count value is “4”, and the pattern B when the count value is “7”. Shall be operated. Further, in the third big hit, the movable piece 150 is also the pattern A when the count value is “1”, the pattern C when the count value is “5”, and the pattern D when the count value is “9”. Shall be operated.

  Thus, by determining the operation pattern and operation timing of the movable piece 150 in accordance with the type of jackpot (count value that triggers the operation) in various modes, the game ball that entered the V attacker during the V round can be The possibility of passing and the timing at which V can pass can be made more diverse. Thereby, it becomes possible to make it difficult to discriminate the passing situation of the game sphere in the V round, and it is possible to improve the interest of the gaming machine equipped with the V round. It should be noted that the above-described operation pattern of the movable piece 150 and the setting mode of the number of balls entering the V-attacker (the count value by the number-of-balls counting means) that triggers the operation of the movable piece 150 are merely examples, and various modes are adopted. It is possible. In addition, regarding the operation pattern of the movable piece 150 that determines the possibility of passing the game ball through V, not only the operation time but also the number of operations can be considered.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the number of balls entered into the V attacker (count value by the number-of-balls counting means) becomes “1” in both the V rounds of the V passing expected jackpot and the V non-passing expected jackpot. In addition, although the first operation of the movable piece 150 is performed in the short opening operation pattern, the operation of the movable piece 150 in the short opening operation pattern may not be provided for the V passing expected hit. This is because the planned V passing big hit is a big hit assuming V passing in the V round.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the movable piece 150 can operate a plurality of times (up to two times in the embodiment) per V round. However, the number of operations of the movable piece 150 per V round is not limited. May be set once. In this case, for example, depending on the type of jackpot, the motion pattern of the movable piece 150 in the V round is changed to an operation pattern (for example, a short release operation pattern) with a low possibility of passing a game ball to the specific region or a specific region. Set an operation pattern (for example, a long opening operation pattern) with a high possibility of passing game balls, and set the number of balls entering the V-attacker (count value by the number-of-balls counting means) for each operation. do it. This also makes it possible to provide variation in the operation timing of the movable piece 150 in the V round, as in the first and second embodiments, and make it difficult to determine the passing state of the game ball through the specific area. Is possible.

  In the above-mentioned embodiment, the number of rounds of the big hit game is assumed to have two types of “7R” and “15R”. However, the number of rounds is not limited to this, and the number of rounds (ie The type of jackpot) may be three or more, or may be only one type. Furthermore, the opening pattern of the first grand prize opening 30 and the second big prize opening 35 (V attacker) is not limited to the above-described embodiment. For example, the opening time and the number of times of opening per round, The type of the big winning opening to be opened, the opening order, etc. can take various forms.

  In the above-described embodiment, the specific area 39 is opened for 3000 ms (3 seconds) as an operation pattern (second operation mode) of the movable piece 150 in which the possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area 39 is relatively high. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a mode in which the operation for releasing the specific area 39 for 1 second is performed three times, a mode in which the operation for opening the specific area 39 for 1 second is performed once, and then an operation for opening the specific area 39 is performed once, and the specific area 39 is performed for 10 seconds. Various modes such as a mode in which the opening operation is performed once and a mode in which the specific area 39 is opened until the end of the V round can be adopted.

  In the above-described embodiment, “probability challenge effect” and “probability change effect effect” are performed as the jackpot game effect (special game effect) related to 7R jackpot, but the mode of the jackpot game effect is as described above. It is not limited to examples. For example, as a jackpot game effect related to 7R jackpot, a so-called “battle effect” in which an ally character and an enemy character fight is performed, and a certain change is obtained by displaying a scene in which the ally character wins (the enemy character is defeated) in the battle effect. It may also indicate success. In the second embodiment, the probability variation chance effect is performed in each of a plurality of V rounds. However, as in the first embodiment, a series of effects are performed over a plurality of rounds. May be. In this case, it is desirable to indicate whether or not the probability variation acquisition is successful (result of V round) in accordance with the end timing of the final V round. This is because the occurrence timing of the V passage (the operation timing of the movable piece 150) can be variously changed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the movable piece 150 is operated based on the fact that the count value by the number-of-balls counting means in the V round becomes a predetermined value (first predetermined value, second predetermined value). However, the movable piece 150 may be operated based on the count value by the discharge number counting means being a predetermined value (first predetermined value, second predetermined value). In other words, the count value obtained by the discharge number counting means may be used as a reference for triggering the operation of the movable piece 150 instead of the count value obtained by the number of entering balls. The count value by the discharge number counting means before passing V in the V round (that is, the number of game balls detected by the non-specific area detection sensor 49a) is in principle calculated by the number counting means before entering V in the V round. It is equal to a numerical value (that is, the number of game balls detected by the second big prize opening sensor 35a), and the count value (discharge number) by the discharge number counting means also becomes the number of game balls entering the V attacker after all. It is. In addition, when it is set as the structure which operates the movable piece 150 based on the count value by a discharge | emission number counting means, it becomes possible to prevent V passage by an unauthorized act more effectively. The discharge detection sensor (for example, the non-specific area detection sensor 49a) to be counted by the discharge number counting means normally enters the path of the game ball in the V attacker (second big prize opening 35) flowing down. Since it is provided on the downstream side (back side) from the ball detection sensor (for example, the second big prize opening sensor 35a) to be counted by the number counting means, the discharge detection sensor having such a positional relationship is provided. This is because it is difficult to do fraud.

  Note that when the movable piece 150 is operated based on the count value by the discharge number counting means becoming a predetermined value (first predetermined value, second predetermined value), the value set as the predetermined value is the value of the V attacker The value is less than the specified number (eg, “9”) (“specified number−1” or less). When the count value by the discharge number counting means in the V round becomes the specified number, the specified number of balls (the last ball) entering the V attacker in the V round has already been detected, and the opening / closing member 37 is V This is because the attacker is closed and it is impossible to enter the V attacker. That is, the V round has ended, and there is no game ball that can pass through the specific area 39 even if the movable piece 150 is operated under such a situation.

  Further, when the movable piece 150 is operated based on the count value by the discharge number counting means becoming a predetermined value (first predetermined value, second predetermined value), the operation pattern (operation time, number of operations) of the movable piece 150 Etc.) is set in consideration of the time, distance, etc. until the game ball that enters the V-attacker after the game ball (that is, the discharge ball) that triggered the operation of the movable piece 150 reaches the specific area 39. Is desirable. In the case where the movable piece 150 is operated based on the fact that the count value obtained by the number-of-entrance counting means becomes a predetermined value (first predetermined value, second predetermined value) as in the first and second embodiments, The game ball (that is, the game ball that has entered the V attacker) itself can pass through the specific area 39, but the count value by the discharge number counting means is a predetermined value (first predetermined value, second predetermined value). This is because when the movable piece 150 is operated based on the fact that the game ball (discharge ball) itself has triggered the operation, it does not pass through the specific area 39.

  That is, when the movable piece 150 is operated based on the count value by the discharge number counting means being a predetermined value (first predetermined value, second predetermined value), the movable piece 150 can be passed (opened) by the operation. This is because the game ball that can pass through the specific area 39 is a game ball (following game ball) that enters the V attacker in the same V round after the game ball (discharge ball) that triggered the action. Therefore, the long opening operation pattern of the movable piece 150 (second operation) when the movable piece 150 is operated based on the count value by the discharge number counting means becoming a predetermined value (first predetermined value, second predetermined value). Aspect) is, for example, an operation pattern in which a subsequent game ball can pass through the specific area 39, such as a longer operation time (4 seconds or more) than the above-described embodiment, or maintaining an operation state until the end of the V round. It is reasonable to do. On the other hand, the short opening motion pattern (first motion mode) may be a mode in which the possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area 39 is low (substantially impossible) as in the above-described embodiment.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, a predetermined value (which triggers the movable piece 150 to operate in the long open operation pattern (second operation mode) is distinguished from “V planned planned big hit” and “V non-passed big hit”. The second predetermined value) is set to only “scheduled V pass big hit”, but “scheduled V pass big hit” and “scheduled V non-passed big hit” are not distinguished, and all the big hits go to the specific area 39. It is good also as what sets the predetermined value used as the opportunity which operates the movable piece 150 in the aspect in which passing of this game ball is possible. As an operation pattern of the movable piece 150 in this case, for example, a short opening operation pattern (first operation mode) similar to that of the above-described embodiment, and the above-described embodiment although the game ball can pass to the specific area 39 are possible. It is possible to provide an operation pattern (third operation mode) that is difficult to pass compared to the long open operation pattern of the example, or to provide only the third operation mode without providing the short open operation pattern (first operation mode). It is.

  As a third operation mode in this case, for example, the timing at which the game ball reaches the specific area 39 and the opening timing of the specific area 39 are more limited than those in the first and second embodiments. The mode to do is mentioned. Specifically, the specific region 39 is such that the operation time of the movable piece 150 is 1 second, or the operation (specific region release) is performed a plurality of times (for example, three times) with an operation time of 0.5 seconds to 1 second. Although the game ball can be passed to the vehicle, an aspect in which the passage is not guaranteed (promised) (an aspect in which the possibility of passing is not 100%) can be exemplified. In this way, it becomes possible to increase the player's feeling of tension (pounding feeling) with respect to passing V in the V round. In this case, a plurality of predetermined values (count values by the number-of-balls counting means and the number-of-discharge counting means) are provided as an operation trigger of the movable piece 150 in one V round, and the movable piece 150 is obtained in one V round. The movable piece 150 can be operated a plurality of times in the third operation mode during one big hit game, such as one that can be operated a plurality of times, or a V round is performed a plurality of times during one big hit game. It is desirable to have a configuration. This is because the player's sense of tension and expectation for passing the V can be increased, and further enhancement of the big hit game (V round) can be achieved.

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

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the value set in the probability variation counter based on the fact that the game ball has passed the specific area is “200”, and the number of executions of the special symbol success / failure determination in the high probability state is “200”. A game machine with a specification in which the determination of whether or not the special symbol will be judged after the next time is performed in a low probability state, that is, a high probability state is not guaranteed until the next big hit (so-called “V-accuracy ST machine”). However, the value set in the probability variation counter can be set as appropriate according to the specifications of the gaming machine. For example, in order to generate a high probability state based on the fact that a game ball has passed a specific area, the probability variation counter is set to “10000” and the special symbol success / failure determination is executed 10,000 times. Then, it is possible to apply the present invention to a specification (so-called “V-accuracy loop machine”) in which a high probability state is guaranteed until the next big hit occurs substantially. Alternatively, in addition to the probability variation counter, for example, a counter (big hit counter) for counting the number of occurrences of big hits in a high probability state is provided, and the number of big hit occurrences (count value of the big hit counter) is set to a predetermined number (for example, “5”). Then, the present invention is applied to a gaming machine (so-called “V-establishment set machine”) having a specification that always (forcedly) has a low probability state after the jackpot game related to the jackpot of the predetermined number of times (for example, “fifth time”) is completed. It is also possible to apply.

  In the above-described embodiment, the second special figure reservation (change display of the second special symbol) is performed in preference to the first special figure reservation (change display of the first special symbol) (so-called "" “Priority digestion” and “priority change”), but are not limited thereto. For example, a configuration in which the digestion of the first special figure hold (variation display of the first special symbol) and the digestion of the second special figure reservation (variation display of the second special symbol) are performed in order of starting entry, It is good also as a structure (what is called "simultaneous digestion" and "simultaneous fluctuation") which digests and digestion of 2nd special figure reservation in parallel. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which preferentially digests the 1st special figure reservation (change display of the 1st special symbol) prior to the 2nd special figure reservation (change display of the 2nd special symbol).

  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.

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

(Reference invention 1)
Conventionally, a special game that is advantageous to the player is executed when a special symbol is determined as a result of the determination of whether or not a special symbol is determined based on the game ball entering the game start (game ball detection). Whether or not to change the gaming state after the special game to an advantageous gaming state based on the presence or absence (passing / non-passing) of the game ball to a specific area during the special game in the possible gaming machine There is known a type of game machine that determines the game machine. In this type of gaming machine, a special game in which the possibility of passing a game ball to a specific area is relatively low, and a special game in which the possibility of passing a game ball to a specific area is relatively high, A configuration is adopted in which the execution rate (executability) of the special game varies depending on the type of start opening (condition for determination of success / failure) that triggers the determination of success / failure (for example, see JP 2012-245172 A).

  In the type of gaming machine described above, the gaming state after the end of the special game is determined depending on whether or not the game ball has passed to a specific area during the special game. This is because the presence / absence of the passing of the game ball to the specific area is determined by mechanical factors, and the result affects the game development and affects the profit given to the player. For this reason, it is important to improve the reliability of the game to accurately indicate to the player and the person of the game hall the information relating to the determination of success / failure and the passage of the game ball to the specific area.

  The present invention 1 has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to set the gaming state after the end of the special game based on whether or not the game ball has passed to the specific area during the special game. It is also intended to increase the reliability of the gaming machine that determines whether or not to enter an advantageous gaming state.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 for solving the above-described problems is
First determination means capable of executing determination based on game ball detection;
Second determination means capable of executing determination based on game ball detection;
Gaming state control means capable of controlling the gaming state when the determination is executed;
Special game execution means capable of executing a special game based on the result of the determination being a specific result;
A variable entrance where the possibility of entering a game ball can change during the special game;
A specific area through which a game ball entering the variable entrance can pass,
The gaming state includes a first gaming state and a second gaming state that is more advantageous than the first gaming state,
Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the specific area in the special game, the game state after the special game ends becomes the second game state,
As the special game, it has a first special game and a second special game in which the possibility of passing a game ball to the specific area is higher than the first special game,
It is a gaming machine having a higher possibility of executing the second special game when the determination result by the second determination means becomes the specific result than the determination result by the first determination means becomes the specific result. ,
A determination notification unit capable of notifying which of the first determination unit and the second determination unit the determination is performed when the determination result is a specific result and the special game is executed;
An error determination means capable of determining the occurrence of an error relating to the passage of the game ball to the specific area;
Error notifying means capable of notifying the error based on the occurrence of the error determined;
It is a summary to provide.

  According to such a gaming machine, whether the determination (determination that derived the specific result) that triggered the special game when the special game is executed is based on whether the first determination means is based on the second determination means. It is possible to distinguish and report information relating to the error and information relating to the error when it is determined that an error relating to the passing of the game ball to a specific area that triggers the determination of the gaming state after the end of the special game. Become. For this reason, for example, if any trouble or trouble occurs regarding the determination of the game state after a special game based on the presence or absence of a game ball passing through a specific area during a special game, information on the determination that triggered the special game It is possible to accurately show information regarding the passage of the game ball to the specific area to the player or the player of the game hall. Thereby, it becomes possible to raise the trust with respect to a game.

The gaming machine of reference invention 1-2 is the gaming machine of reference invention 1-1 described above,
The gist is that the notification by the determination notification means and the notification by the error notification means are performed by separate notification devices.

  According to such a gaming machine, the notification by the determination notification means (also referred to as “determination notification”) and the notification by the error notification means (also referred to as “error notification”) are performed by separate notification devices. As a result, it is possible to easily distinguish between the determination notification and the error notification.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 or Reference Invention 1-2 described above,
Notification by the determination notification means is performed on the first display,
The gist is that the notification by the error notification means is performed on a second display having a display size different from that of the first display.

  According to such a gaming machine, the determination notification and the error notification are performed on the first display and the second display having different display sizes, respectively. Thereby, it becomes possible to make it easier to distinguish the determination notification from the error notification.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-4 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 1-1 to Reference Invention 1-3 described above,
Comprising detection means capable of detecting the passage of the game ball to the specific area,
The gist of the error determination means is to determine that the error has occurred when detection by the detection means is performed when the detection by the detection means is not within a predetermined effective period.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the detection by the detection means is performed when the detection by the detection means capable of detecting the passage of the game ball to the specific area is not effective (outside the effective period), The detection may be caused by some abnormality such as fraud or failure. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately perform error determination and error notification related to the passage of a game ball to a specific area by determining that an error has occurred when detection by a detection means outside such an effective period is made. It becomes.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-5 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 1-1 to Reference Invention 1-4 described above,
The special game is composed of a plurality of round games,
The plurality of round games include a specific round game that determines whether or not the game state after the end of the special game is the second game state,
The variable entrance is one in which the possibility of entering a game ball changes at least in the specific round game,
The gist is that the error determination means does not determine the occurrence of the error in the specific round game.

  According to such a gaming machine, when a specific round game is executed during a special game, the occurrence of an error is not determined in the specific round game. Here, regardless of whether the special game to be executed is the first special game or the second special game, that is, regardless of whether the possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area is relatively low or high, In a specific round, there is a possibility that a game ball that has entered the variable entrance will pass through a specific area. For this reason, determining the occurrence of an error related to the passage of the game ball to the specific area in a specific round in which the game ball may pass the specific area may lead to excessive error notification. Therefore, by adopting a configuration in which the occurrence of an error is not determined in a specific round, it is possible to prevent error notification from being performed excessively.

  According to the above reference invention 1, a gaming machine that determines whether or not the gaming state after the end of the special game is to be a more advantageous gaming state based on the presence or absence of the passing of the game ball to the specific area during the special game. It becomes possible to increase the trust in the game.

(Reference invention 2)
Conventionally, when a variation display of identification information is performed based on a game ball entering a start opening, and a specific display result is derived as a display result of the variation display, a special game advantageous to the player can be executed. In the gaming machine, it is determined whether or not the gaming state after the end of the special game is to be an advantageous gaming state based on the presence or absence (passing / non-passing) of the game ball to a specific area during the special game. A type of gaming machine is known (see, for example, JP 2012-245172 A).

  The aforementioned types of gaming machines are already well known, and the effects performed on these gaming machines are also uniform. For this reason, it is difficult to improve the game entertainment.

  This reference invention 2 has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to determine the gaming state after the end of the special game based on whether or not the game ball has passed to the specific area during the special game. The purpose is to improve the gaming fun of gaming machines.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 for solving the above-mentioned problems is
A variable display means capable of performing variable display of identification information;
Gaming state control means capable of controlling the gaming state when the variable display is executed;
Special game execution means capable of executing a special game based on the display result of the variable display being a specific display result;
A variable entrance where the possibility of entering a game ball can change during the special game;
A specific area through which a game ball entering the variable entrance can pass,
The gaming state includes a first gaming state and a second gaming state that is more advantageous than the first gaming state,
Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the specific area in the special game, the game state after the special game ends becomes the second game state,
As the special game, a gaming machine having a first special game and a second special game in which the possibility of passing a game ball to the specific area is higher than the first special game,
Production execution means capable of performing production,
Detecting means capable of detecting the passage of the game ball to the specific area,
The production execution means
During the execution of the special game, regardless of whether the special game is the first special game or the second special game, if the detection means detects that the game ball has passed to the specific area The gist is to execute a predetermined special game effect without performing it.

  According to such a gaming machine, either the first special game having a relatively low possibility of passing a game ball to a specific area or the second special game having a relatively high possibility of passing is executed. However, when the passing of the game ball to the specific area is detected during the special game, the fact is not notified and a predetermined special game effect is executed. As a result, regardless of the type of special game to be executed, it becomes possible to attract the player's interest in the special game production performed during the special game, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment. .

The gaming machine of reference invention 2-2 is the gaming machine of reference invention 2-1 described above.
The special game is composed of a plurality of round games,
The plurality of round games include a specific round game that determines whether or not the game state after the end of the special game is the second game state,
The variable entrance is one in which the possibility of entering a game ball changes at least in the specific round game,
The gist of the performance executing means is to execute the special game effect without notifying the passage of the game ball to the specific area when the detection means detects the specific round game.

  According to such a gaming machine, there is a possibility that a game ball may enter a variable entrance at least in a specific round game among a plurality of round games constituting a special game, and specified by the specific round game Even if the passing of the game ball to the area is detected, this is not notified and a special game effect is executed. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest in special game effects performed during special games including specific round games.

The gaming machine of reference invention 2-3 is the gaming machine of reference invention 2-1 or reference invention 2-2 described above.
An error determination means capable of determining the occurrence of an error relating to the passage of the game ball to the specific area;
The error determination means determines that the error has occurred when there is detection by the detection means when the detection by the detection means is not a predetermined valid period during which the detection is valid,
The gist of the effect execution means is to execute a predetermined error notification effect based on the determination of the occurrence of the error.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the detection by the detection means occurs when the detection by the detection means capable of detecting the passage of the game ball to the specific area is not effective (outside the effective period), The detection may be caused by some abnormality such as fraud or failure. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately perform error determination and error notification related to the passing of the game ball to the specific area by determining that an error has occurred when detection by the detection means outside such an effective period. It becomes. As a result, it is possible to improve the game entertainment and improve the reliability of the game.

  According to the above reference invention 2, it is possible to improve the gaming interest of the gaming machine that determines the gaming state after the end of the special game based on whether or not the game ball has passed to the specific area during the special game.

(Reference invention 3)
Conventionally, when a variation display of identification information is performed based on a game ball entering a start opening, and a specific display result is derived as a display result of the variation display, a special game advantageous to the player can be executed. In the gaming machine, it is determined whether or not the gaming state after the end of the special game is to be an advantageous gaming state based on the presence or absence (passing / non-passing) of the game ball to a specific area during the special game. A type of gaming machine is known (see, for example, JP 2012-245172 A).

  In a gaming machine of the type described above, when any trouble or trouble occurs with respect to the passage of a game ball to a specific area, it is generally notified to that effect. However, the notification related to the occurrence of such troubles and troubles may interfere with the progress of the game or may make the player feel uncomfortable. For this reason, it is desirable to appropriately notify the passage of the game ball to the specific area.

  The present reference invention 3 has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to make appropriate notification regarding the passage of a game ball to a specific area.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-1 for solving the above-mentioned problems is
A variable display means capable of performing variable display of identification information;
Gaming state control means capable of controlling the gaming state when the variable display is executed;
Special game execution means capable of executing a special game based on the display result of the variable display being a specific display result;
A variable entrance where the possibility of entering a game ball can change during the special game;
A specific area through which a game ball entering the variable entrance can pass,
The gaming state includes a first gaming state and a second gaming state that is more advantageous than the first gaming state,
A gaming machine in which the gaming state after the end of the special game is the second gaming state based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the specific area in the special game,
Power supply means for receiving power supplied from outside and supplying power to the gaming machine;
First notification means capable of performing notification regarding the passage of the game ball to the specific area;
Second notification means capable of executing predetermined notification when power supply by the power supply means is started,
When the supply of power by the power supply unit is started after the supply of power by the power supply unit is stopped during the notification by the first notification unit, the notification by the first notification unit is not executed. The gist is to perform notification by the second notification means.

  According to such a gaming machine, during the execution of the notification (the notification by the first notification means) regarding the passage of the game ball to the specific area that is the trigger for determining the gaming state after the end of the special game, When the supply is stopped and then the supply of electric power is started (restarted), the notification regarding the passing of the game ball to the specific area that was being executed before the supply of electric power is stopped (notification by the first notification means) A predetermined notification (notification by the second notification means) associated with the start of power supply is executed without being executed. For this reason, when the supply of power is stopped during the execution of the notification relating to the passing of the game ball to the specific area, the notification ends, and only the notification associated with the start of the subsequent power supply start (resume) Will be executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the notification regarding the passage of the game ball to the specific area from being performed unnecessarily (unnecessarily). As a result, the notification regarding the passage of the game ball to the specific area is appropriately performed. It becomes possible.

The gaming machine of reference invention 3-2 is the gaming machine of reference invention 3-1 described above.
As the special game, it has a first special game and a second special game in which the possibility of passing a game ball to the specific area is higher than the first special game,
The gist of the first informing means is that, when a game ball passes through the specific area in the first special game, a notification indicating that effect is executed.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the first special game is executed with a relatively low possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area, the game ball has passed the specific area in the first special game. In that case, a notification to that effect is executed. Thereby, it is possible to appropriately perform notification when the game ball passes though it is unlikely to pass through the specific area.

The gaming machine of reference invention 3-3 is the gaming machine of reference invention 3-1 or reference invention 3-2 described above.
As the special game, it has a first special game and a second special game in which the possibility of passing a game ball to the specific area is higher than the first special game,
The gist of the first informing means is that, when the game ball does not pass through the specific area in the second special game, a notification indicating that effect is executed.

  According to such a gaming machine, when a second special game having a relatively high possibility of passing a game ball to a specific area is executed, the game ball passes through the specific area in the second special game. If not, a notification to that effect is executed. Thereby, it is possible to appropriately perform notification when the game ball does not pass despite the high possibility that the game ball will pass the specific area.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-4 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 3-1 to Reference Invention 3-3 described above.
An error determination means capable of determining the occurrence of an error relating to the passage of the game ball to the specific area;
The gist of the first informing means is that the informing of the error is executed when the occurrence of an error is judged by the error judging means.

  According to such a gaming machine, when it is determined that an error relating to the passage of a game ball to a specific area that is a trigger for determining a gaming state after the end of a special game is determined, the error notification is executed. Thereby, it is possible to appropriately perform error notification when an error relating to the passage of the game ball to the specific area occurs.

  According to the above reference invention 3, it is possible to make appropriate notification regarding the passage of the game ball to the specific area.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 7 Image display apparatus, 7a Display screen, 7b Production design display area (production design display part), 8 production design, 20 1st start opening, 21 2nd start opening, 30 1st grand prize opening, 35 2nd grand prize opening (V attacker), 35a 2nd big prize opening sensor, 39 specific area, 39a specific area sensor, 40 main display, 41a first special symbol display (first special symbol display section), 41b first 2 special symbol display (second special symbol display unit), 48 per unit display, 49 non-specific region, 49a non-specific region sensor, 80 main control board (main control unit), 90 sub control board (sub control unit), 100 image control board (image control unit), 150 movable piece.

Claims (3)

A variable display means capable of performing variable display of identification information;
Gaming state control means capable of controlling the gaming state when the variable display is executed;
Special game execution means capable of executing a special game based on the display result of the variable display being a specific display result;
A variable entrance where the possibility of entering a game ball can change during the special game;
A specific area through which a game ball entering the variable entrance can pass,
The gaming state includes a first gaming state and a second gaming state that is more advantageous than the first gaming state,
Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the specific area in the special game, the game state after the special game ends becomes the second game state,
As the special game, a gaming machine having a first special game and a second special game in which the possibility of passing a game ball to the specific area is higher than the first special game,
Production execution means capable of performing production,
Detecting means capable of detecting the passage of the game ball to the specific area,
The production execution means
During the execution of the special game, regardless of whether the special game is the first special game or the second special game, if the detection means detects that the game ball has passed to the specific area A gaming machine characterized in that a predetermined special game effect is executed without performing. The special game is composed of a plurality of round games,
The plurality of round games include a specific round game that determines whether or not the game state after the end of the special game is the second game state,
The variable entrance is one in which the possibility of entering a game ball changes at least in the specific round game,
The said effect execution means performs the said special game effect, without alert | reporting the passage of the game ball to the said specific area, when there exists a detection by the said detection means in the said specific round game. Item 1. A gaming machine according to Item 1. An error determination means capable of determining the occurrence of an error relating to the passage of the game ball to the specific area;
The error determination means determines that the error has occurred when there is detection by the detection means when the detection by the detection means is not a predetermined valid period during which the detection is valid,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect execution unit executes a predetermined error notification effect based on the determination of the occurrence of the error.

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