JP2019081119A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To improve amusement of games by achieving new game properties.SOLUTION: In a special symbol 2 preferential variation machine, during a first specific game state in a right shooting state, a second start port 21 opens in a mode difficult for game balls to enter. Therefore, a ball entrance frequency of game balls to a third start port 25 becomes higher than the frequency to the second start port 21. Consequently, variable displays of a special symbol 1 that is not the target of a preferential variation are mainly performed. On the contrary, during a second specific game state in the right shooting state, the second start port 21 opens in a mode easy for game balls to enter. Therefore, a ball entrance frequency of game balls to the second start port 21 becomes higher than the frequency to the third start port 25. Consequently, variable displays of a special symbol 2 that is the target of the preferential variation are mainly performed. As described, despite in the same right shooting state, a state in which the variable displays of the special symbol 1 that is not the target of the preferential variation are mainly performed and a state in which the variable displays of the special symbol 2 that is the target of the preferential variation are mainly performed can be set. In this way, new game properties never existed before become possible to be achieved.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and in particular to a pachinko gaming machine and the like.

  Conventionally, variable display of identification information is performed based on the entry of the game ball to the starting opening, and based on the display result of the variable display becoming a specific display result, the game profit such as winning balls is a player There is known a gaming machine which can execute a special game given to the player. In this type of game machine, various effects such as reach effect, advance notice effect, special game effect, etc. are executed along with the variable display of identification information and the execution of a special game, and the player can It is common to advance the game while paying attention to the effect. In addition, some types of gaming machines are configured such that a bonus other than the special game can be given to the player after the end of the special game. As a benefit, for example, the probability that the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result is made higher than usual, the fluctuation display time of the identification information is made shorter than usual, and the ball entering possibility of the game ball changes. In the case where the starting opening is configured as a variable entrance to be obtained, the ball entering frequency of the gaming ball to the variable entrance (that is, the variable starting opening) can be raised higher than usual. See).

JP, 2009-95470, A

  However, as described above, the game characteristics such as proceeding with the game while paying attention to various effects, or the provision of another privilege different from the special game after the end of the special game, etc. have already been made known. It is difficult to improve the game interest by simply following the

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and an object thereof is to realize new game characteristics and to improve game interest.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned subject, the present invention adopted the following composition.

That is, the gaming machine of means 1 is
A first identification information display unit for displaying first identification information;
A second identification information display unit for displaying second identification information;
A plurality of starting ports constituted by a first starting port serving as an execution trigger for the variable display of the first identification information, and a second starting port serving as an execution trigger for the variable display of the second identification information;
And a main control unit that performs control related to the progress of the game;
Based on the display result of the variable display being a specific display result, a special game in which a predetermined profit can be given to the player becomes executable.
At least one of the plurality of starting openings is a variable entrance which can be changed to the first mode and the second mode in which the game ball is more likely to enter the game than the first mode. ,
It is a gaming machine in which the variable display of the second identification information can be executed in preference to the variable display of the first identification information,
The main control unit is capable of setting a specific gaming state in which the possibility of entering the game ball into the variable entrance is higher than the non-specific gaming state as the gaming state in which the variable display is executable. Including setting means,
The gaming state setting means is configured to set any one of a plurality of predetermined gaming states set in advance, when setting the particular gaming state.
When the first specific gaming state is set among the plurality of specific gaming states, the ball entering frequency of the gaming ball to the first starting opening from the second starting opening becomes higher,
When a second specific gaming state is set among the plurality of specific gaming states, it is a gist that the ball entering frequency of the game ball to the second starting opening is higher than that of the first starting opening.

  According to such a gaming machine, at least one of the plurality of starting openings constituted by the first starting opening corresponding to the first identification information and the second starting opening corresponding to the variable display of the second identification information In the case where one is a variable entry ball opening and the possibility of entering the game ball into the variable entry ball ball is set to a specific gaming state higher than the non-specific gaming state, a plurality of predetermined One of the specific gaming states is set. When the first specific gaming state is set as the specific gaming state, the ball entering frequency of the gaming ball from the second starting opening to the first starting opening increases, and the second specific gaming state is set, The pitch of game balls entering the second starting opening from the first starting opening increases. For this reason, among the plurality of starting ports, when the starting port which is considered as the variable ball entry port is the first starting port, it is the second starting port, or both the first starting port and the second starting port In any of the cases, depending on the type of the specific gaming state being set, the gaming state in which the variable display of the first identification information that is not prioritized over the second identification information is mainly performed, or the first identification information A new game characteristic can be realized, such as becoming a gaming state in which the variable display of the second identification information given priority to is mainly performed. This makes it possible to improve the game interest.

  In addition, one or more first starting openings and second starting openings constituting a plurality of starting openings are provided, and for example, one first starting opening and one second starting opening are provided, A configuration in which one first starting port is provided and two second starting ports are provided, a configuration in which two first starting ports are provided and one second starting port is provided, a first starting port and a second starting It is possible to adopt a configuration in which two of the two mouths are provided. Further, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which one or both of the first starting opening and the second starting opening are provided three or more.

  In addition, even if the plurality of specified gaming states is constituted by two specified gaming states, the first specified gaming state and the second specified gaming state, the first specified gaming state and the second specified game It may be configured by three or more specific gaming states including the state.

The gaming machine of the means 2 is the gaming machine of the means 1 described above,
It has a sub control unit that performs control related to the effect,
The sub-control unit can control the execution of the effect based on the information output from the main control unit,
The main control unit
First determination means for determining acquired information acquired based on entry of gaming balls into the first starting opening;
First identification information control means for variably displaying the first identification information based on the result of the determination by the first determination means;
Further including first prior determination means for performing determination of acquired information acquired based on entry of the game ball into the first starting opening before determination by the first determination means is performed,
When the first specific gaming state is set, it is possible to output, to the sub control unit, first prior determination information related to a result of determination by the first prior determination unit.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the acquired information acquired on the basis of the entry of the game ball to the first starting opening is determined, the variable display of the first identification information is performed based on the result of the determination. To be executed. In addition, prior to the determination of the acquired information at the time of performing the variable display of the first identification information, the determination of the acquired information (also referred to as “preliminary determination”) is performed. Then, in the first specific gaming state in which the ball entering frequency of the gaming ball from the second starting opening to the first starting opening is higher, the prior determination result of the acquired information acquired based on the ball entering the first starting opening The first prior determination information relating to the present invention can be output from the main control unit to the sub control unit. Since the sub control unit can control the execution of the effect based on the information output from the main control unit, the sub control unit is also referred to as a “representation based on the first prior determination information from the main control unit (“ first prior determination effect ”). ) Can be performed under the control of the sub control unit. Thereby, it becomes possible to improve the game interest by adding the game characteristic that the first preliminary determination effect can be executed in the first specific game state.

The gaming machine of the means 3 is the gaming machine of the means 2 described above,
The gaming state setting means can set the specific gaming state after the end of the special game,
When the first specific gaming state is set after the end of the special game, the main control portion can output the first advance determination information to the sub control portion while the special game is being executed. The point is to be a summary.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the first specific gaming state is set after the end of the special game, the first prior determination information is transmitted from the main control unit to the sub control unit during execution of the special game. It is possible to output. For this reason, from during the special game before the first specific gaming state is set, an effect (first prior determination effect) based on the first prior determination information can be executed. Thereby, it becomes possible to improve the game interest by adding the game property that the first preliminary determination effect can be executed during the special game.

The gaming machine of means 4 is the same as the gaming machine of means 2 or 3 described above,
The main control unit can not output the first advance determination information to the sub control unit when the second specific gaming state is set.

  According to such a gaming machine, in the second specific gaming state in which the ball entering frequency of the gaming ball from the first starting opening to the second starting opening is higher, the main control unit to the sub control unit performs the first advance. Judgment information can not be output. For this reason, in the second specific gaming state, the effect based on the result of the prior determination related to the first identification information (the first prior determination effect) can not be performed. Thereby, under a situation where the variable display of the second identification information is mainly performed (the second specific gaming state), the first preliminary determination effect related to the first identification information is not executed (does not appear), It becomes possible to execute an effect suitable for the two specific gaming states.

The gaming machine of means 5 is the gaming machine of means 1 described above,
It has a sub control unit that performs control related to the effect,
The sub-control unit can control the execution of the effect based on the information output from the main control unit,
The main control unit
First determination means for determining acquired information acquired based on entry of gaming balls into the first starting opening;
First identification information control means for variably displaying the first identification information based on the result of the determination by the first determination means;
Further including first prior determination means for performing determination of acquired information acquired based on entry of the game ball into the first starting opening before determination by the first determination means is performed,
When the first specific gaming state is set after the end of the special game, during the execution of the special game, the first preliminary determination information relating to the result of the determination by the first preliminary determination means is sent to the sub control unit The point is that the output is possible.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the acquired information acquired on the basis of the entry of the game ball to the first starting opening is determined, the variable display of the first identification information is performed based on the result of the determination. To be executed. In addition, prior to the determination of the acquired information at the time of performing the variable display of the first identification information, the determination (the prior determination) of the acquired information is performed. And, when the first specific gaming state is set after the end of the special game, the first prior determination information pertaining to the prior determination result of the acquired information acquired based on the entry to the first starting port is the special game It is possible to output from the main control unit to the sub-control unit during execution of. Since the sub control unit can control the execution of the effect based on the information output from the main control unit, the first control from the main control unit is issued during the special game before the first specific gaming state is set. The effect based on the prior determination information (first prior determination effect) can be performed under the control of the sub control unit. Thereby, it becomes possible to improve the game interest by adding the game property that the first preliminary determination effect can be executed during the special game.

  According to the present invention as described above, it is possible to realize new playability and improve the game interest.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a reverse view of a game machine concerning an example of the present invention. It is a front view showing the composition of the game board concerning the example of the present invention. It is an enlarged view of the main indicator shown in FIG. 3, and is a figure which shows indicatores with which the game machine is equipped. It is a block diagram showing the electric composition of the game machine. It is a table | surface which shows the correspondence of the classification of a big hit, and the open pattern of a big winning opening. It is a table | surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a big hit determination table, (B) is a big hit type determination table, (C) is a normal symbol hit determination table, and (D) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart of main control main processing. It is a flowchart of main interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of a starting opening sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of processing at the time of starting ball entry. It is a flowchart of common drawing operation processing. It is a flowchart of normal symbol standby processing. It is a flow chart of normal symbol success or failure determination processing. It is a flowchart of normal symbol random number shift processing. It is a flow chart of processing during normal symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart of normal symbol decision processing. It is a flow chart of processing of ordinary electric role. It is a flowchart of special drawing operation processing. It is a flowchart of special symbol standby processing. It is a flowchart of the special figure 2 success or failure determination process. 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 the special figure 1 yes or no decision processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of processing during special symbol variation. It is a flowchart of special symbol decision processing. It is a flowchart of special electric role processing (big hit game). It is a flow chart of game state setting processing. It is a flowchart of holding ball number processing. It is a flowchart of a power failure monitoring process. It is a flowchart of sub control main processing. It is a flowchart of a reception interruption process. It is a flowchart of 2 ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10 ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of a received command analysis process. It is a flow chart of change production start processing. It is a flow chart of notice production setting processing. It is a table showing correspondence with a game state and an opening pattern of the 2nd starting opening. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of start-in ball-in-time processing according to Embodiment 2. FIG. FIG. 21 is a front view showing a configuration of a game board according to a fourth embodiment. FIG. 18 is an explanatory view showing the distribution principle of the game balls having entered the operating opening according to the fourth embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows the relation between the open pattern of the operation opening concerning Example 4, and the operation pattern of a movable piece.

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described using examples. In the following, the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine (ball-ball game 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 the game board surface. An example will be described. In addition, the pachinko game machine which concerns on the following example performs variation display of a special symbol based on the ball entry of the game ball to the starting opening, and the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed with the end of the variation display of the special symbol. In addition, it is a so-called "one-type type" pachinko gaming machine in which a big hit game (special game) in which a predetermined amount of game profit (for example, winning balls) can be given to the player can be executed.

  Further, in the following description, the front side (front side) refers to the near side (the side on which the player is positioned at the time of playing a game) when the game machine is viewed from the front, and the rear side (back) It is the back side (back side) when the machine is viewed from the front. Also, the upper side (upper side), the lower side (lower side), the left side (left side) and the right side (right side) are the upper, lower, 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. 1 and 3 are indicated.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 mounted 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 the gaming board 2 removed from the gaming machine frame 50. The gaming machine frame 50 includes a front frame 51 having a decorative surface, a main frame 52 for attaching the game board 2 and the like, and an outer frame 53 for attaching the pachinko gaming machine 1 to an island facility of a hall The front frame 51, the main body frame 52, and the outer frame 53 are pivotally supported at one side end side, and are configured to be openable and closable, respectively.

  In addition, the front frame 51 can be supplied with a launch handle 60 for launching game balls with a launch intensity corresponding to the amount of operation (rotation angle) of the player, and game balls stored and stored to the launch device side. A striking ball supply tray (upper plate) 61 and a surplus ball tray (lower plate) 62 for storing gaming balls which can not be accommodated in the striking ball supply plate 61 are provided. Furthermore, in the front frame 51, a first effect button 63a and a second effect button 63b (these two effect buttons are generically referred to are operable by the player during the execution of a game effect to be executed along with the progress of the game). (Also referred to as “effect button 63”), a decorative frame lamp 66 capable of emitting various lights according to the game situation, and various sounds (sound effects) according to the game situation The speaker 67 etc. which can be done are also provided. The frame lamp 66 is configured by an LED.

  The effect button 63 functions as an input means capable of being input by the player, and the effect button to be used can be used properly depending on the type of game effect. For example, when the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b is operated during the execution of the game effect, a predetermined operation corresponding effect is performed based on the operation. The configuration of the effect button 63 is not limited to the aspect of the present embodiment, and it is sufficient as long as the player can perform input. For example, the player directly contacts the button section to perform input For example, it may be a retractable type, a touch sensor type, etc., or it may be a non-contact type input means (photoelectric type etc.) for performing an input by detecting that a part of the player's body is in proximity. Good. In addition, the effect button may perform an effect operation such as projecting upward or to the front side or vibrating (a movable effect operation means).

  In the game board 2, a game area 3 in which game balls fired by the operation of the firing handle 60 flow down is formed by being surrounded by the rail member 4. In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails 16 for guiding the game balls are provided in a protruding manner, and at the tip of the rail member 4, a ball return prevention piece 6 is provided. The ball return prevention piece 6 is for preventing the game ball once induced to the game area from returning to the launcher side. Further, the game board 2 is also provided with a decorative board lamp 5 (see FIG. 5) capable of emitting various lights according to the situation of the game. The board lamp 5 is configured of an LED.

  Near the center of the game area 3, an image display device 7 (effect display device) comprising a liquid crystal display device is provided. On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a rendering symbol display area 7b (also referred to as a "reproduction symbol display portion") is provided in which the rendering symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (also simply referred to as "reproduction symbol 8") are displayed. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R perform the fluctuation display in synchronization with the fluctuation display of the first special symbol and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol described later. As an aspect of the variable display, there is, for example, an aspect in which the scroll display is performed in the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, the oblique direction or the like. The effect symbol display area 7b includes, for example, three symbol display areas of "left", "middle" and "right", the left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, and the middle effect is in the symbol display area in the middle The symbol 8C is displayed, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the symbol display area on the right. The positions of the left, middle, and right symbol display areas do not need to be distinguished from each other, and the left, middle, and right display symbol display areas may be set as the entire symbol display area (render symbol display area 7b). .

  The effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (identification information) of the present embodiment are respectively composed of numeral symbols (identification information type, symbol type) from "1" to "9", and these numeral symbols are displayed in order It has become. Specifically, the variable display of the effect pattern 8 is performed by scrolling the effect pattern in the order (ascending order) of “1” → “2”... “8” → “9” When it reaches "9", it returns to "1" and repeats scroll display until fluctuation end (stop display). Further, in the present embodiment, color information is included in each of the symbols “1” to “9”, and each symbol can be classified by color. Specifically, the odd symbols “3” and “7” are red symbols (hereinafter also referred to as “red symbol”), and the other odd symbols “1”, “5”, “9” "" Is a green symbol (hereinafter also referred to as "green symbol"). Also, the even symbols "2", "4", "6" and "8" are blue symbols (hereinafter also referred to as "blue symbols").

  Displayed on the first special symbol display 41a (also referred to as "the first special symbol display portion") described later by the combination of the left, middle and right effect symbols displayed in the stop in the effect symbol display area 7b (stop display mode) The result of the variable display of the first special symbol to be played or the result of the variable display of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 41b (also referred to as "the second special symbol display portion"), that is, the special symbol The result of the pass / fail determination (also referred to simply as the “pass / fail determination”) is displayed so that the player can easily recognize. In the present embodiment, the order (stop order) in which the three rendering symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed is in principle “left → right → middle”. In other words, the first stop pattern is the left effect pattern 8L, the second stop pattern is the right effect pattern 8R, and the third stop order is the middle effect pattern 8C. . The first stop symbol in the stop order is also referred to as the "first stop symbol", and the second stop symbol in the stop order is also referred to as the "second stop symbol", and the third stop order is the stop symbol. Is also referred to as the "third stop symbol" or the "final stop symbol".

  In addition, any one of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the effect symbol is simply referred to as "symbol" or "identification information". In addition, ordinary symbols are also referred to as "common figure" and "ordinary identification information", special symbols are also referred to as "special figures", and first special symbols are referred to as "first identification information" and "special figure 1 The second special symbol is also referred to as “second identification information”, “special image 2” or “second special image”. In addition, “identification information of the image display 7 for displaying the effect symbol 8, the first special symbol display 41a described later for displaying the first special symbol, and the second special symbol display 41b for displaying the second special symbol” Also referred to as "display means" or "identification information display unit", the first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol display unit) is also referred to as "first identification information display unit", and the second special symbol display 41b ( The second special symbol display section) is also referred to as a "second identification information display section".

  For example, when the result of the special symbol success or failure judgment is a big hit, the rendering symbol 8 is stopped and displayed with the same three-digit symbol (Zoro eyes) such as "222" or "777". Further, when the result of the special symbol suitability determination is out, at least one of the three symbols such as "637" and "373" is stopped and displayed with a different symbol (open eye). As a result, the player can easily grasp the progress of the game by looking at the effect symbols stopped and displayed. That is, the player does not generally grasp the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol indicator 41a or the second special symbol indicator 41b, rather than directly grasping the result of the special symbol equality determination or not, The effect design displayed in the symbol display area 7b is seen and grasped.

  On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to displaying game effects (rendering symbol game effects) using the effect symbols as described above, a big hit game effect (special game effect) to be executed along with the big hit game , Demonstrations for waiting for customers, etc. are displayed. In the effect pattern game effect, the big hit game effect and the demonstration effect, in addition to the effect pattern such as numbers, effect images other than the effect pattern such as the background image and the character image are also displayed. In addition, it is also referred to as "variation effect" that the effect pattern game effect.

  Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a first effect on-hold display area 9c (first effect on-hold display unit) displaying the first effect on-hold 9a according to the number of memories of the first special view on hold described later. A second effect on-hold display area 9 d (second effect on-hold display unit) for displaying a second effect on hold 9 b in accordance with the storage number of the second special view to be described later (see FIG. 3). Depending on the display mode (number of displays) of the first effect hold and the second effect hold, the number of memories of the first special view hold displayed on the first special view hold indicator 43a described later and the second special view hold indicator 43b It is possible to show the player the number of memories of the second special view reserve displayed at in an easy-to-understand manner. Furthermore, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 of the present embodiment, the effect corresponding to the currently changing special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is suspended, that is, the digested special image is suspended. A change suspension display area 9e is provided to display the corresponding effect suspension (the first effect suspension 9a or the second effect suspension 9b) (see FIG. 3). In the present embodiment, a change suspension display area 9e is provided between the first effect suspension display area 9c and the second effect suspension display area 9d. From this, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the first effect suspension displayed in the first effect suspension display area 9c is, in order from the right end to the left end, the special figure 1 number of reserved balls “1”, It corresponds to “2”, “3” and “4”, and the second effect hold displayed in the second effect hold display area 9d is the number of balls in the special figure 2 hold in order from the left end to the right end It corresponds to "1", "2", "3" and "4".

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display 7, a center decoration 10 surrounding the display screen 7a is provided. The center decorative body 10 is formed of a plastic (resin) molded product and is attached to the surface (front surface) of the game board 2 as a frame-shaped component (panel component) whose center is open. . The display screen 7 a of the image display device 7 can be visually recognized through the central opening of the center decorative body 10.

  A stage portion 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which game balls can be rolled is provided at a lower portion of the center decoration body 10, and a hollow warp portion 12 is provided at the left portion of the center decoration body 10. It is done. The warp section 12 is provided with a warp entrance and a warp exit, and game balls flowing down the game area 3 (the left game area 3A) are received from the warp entrance and discharged from the warp exit to stage the game balls. Guide to part 11. The gaming ball guided to the rolling surface of the stage unit 11 is capable of entering the first starting opening 20 described later with high possibility compared to the gaming ball not guided to the stage unit 11. In the upper part of the center decorative body 10, a decorative member 13 having an electric decoration member (panel lamp 5) such as an LED and the like and capable of being lighted and blinked in accordance with the game state is disposed. On the front side of the decorative member 13, characters (figures) and the like having a title (model name) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and appearing characters and the like are shown.

  In addition, a movable decorative member 14 which is operable with the game effect is provided on the upper part of the center decorative body 10 and behind the decorative member 13. As shown in FIG. 3, most of the movable decorative member 14 is usually hidden behind the decorative member 13, and only a part of the movable decorative member 14 is visible from the outside (front). When a game effect based on a predetermined effect pattern including the operation is executed, the movable decorative member 14 moves to the screen central portion (moving position) on the front side of the display screen 7a at a predetermined time during the game effect It is configured to operate in a manner to return to the upper part (initial position) of the center decoration 10 after it has dropped and kept its state for a predetermined time. Specifically, for example, when a game effect with a relatively high probability of a big hit is executed, it may be configured to appear on the near side of the display screen 7a at a predetermined time during the game effect. Can. Such an operation of the movable decorative member 14 enhances the player's expectation for a big hit. In addition, since it is possible to employ | adopt a well-known structure, and structural elements, such as a mechanism to which the movable decorative member 14 is moved, are not directly related to the summary of this invention, detailed description here is abbreviate | omitted. Do. Further, the arrangement location, the number, the shape, the movement mode and the like of the movable decorative member 14 are not limited to the present embodiment, and various configurations can be adopted.

  Here, the image display device 7 capable of performing display effects by displaying various effect images according to the game situation is also referred to as "display effect means", and operates during the game effects to be movable effects The movable decorative member 14 capable of performing the above is also referred to as "movable effect means". In addition to the movable decorative member 14, for example, when the effect button 63 moves up and down or vibrates along with the game effect, the effect button 63 can also be said to be "movable effect means". In addition, the speaker 67 capable of producing sound effects by emitting various sounds (sound effects) according to the game situation is also referred to as "sound effect means", and various lights are produced according to the game situation. The board lamp 5, the frame lamp 66 and the decoration member 13 capable of performing light effects by emitting light are also referred to as "light effect means". In addition to the panel lamp 5 and the like, for example, the effect button 63 and the projection handle 60 incorporate an electric decoration member such as an LED as in the decoration member 13, and the action of the electric decoration member makes the game situation When lighting, blinking, etc. accordingly, the effect button 63 and the emission handle 60 can also be said to be "light effect means". Furthermore, these "display effect means", "movable effect means", "sound effect means" and "light effect means" are collectively referred to as "effect means".

  Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a fixed winning device 19 is provided which has a non-variable first starting opening 20 in which the ease of entering the game ball does not change. A random number etc. for special symbol eligibility determination is acquired based on the entry of the game ball to the first starting opening 20, and when a predetermined condition (variation start condition) is satisfied, the eligibility determination pertaining to the first special symbol (" The first special symbol (also referred to as "the first special symbol determination") is executed, and the first special symbol (first identification information) is variably displayed based on the result of the determination. Then, when a predetermined time (variation time) has elapsed from the start of the variable display, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed, and displayed in a mode according to the result of the first special symbol suitability determination.

  A gate 28 (also referred to as a "general drawing starting opening" or a "passing opening") through which gaming balls can pass (enter the ball) above the area (right gaming area 3B) to the right of the center decoration 10 in the gaming area 3 ) Is provided. The gaming balls flowing from the upstream side of the gate 28 to the right gaming area 3B side pass the gate 28 and flow down the right gaming area 3B. When the gaming ball passes through the gate 28, the gaming ball is detected by the gate sensor 28a, and based on the detection, a random number or the like for normal symbol suitability determination is obtained. Then, when a predetermined condition (variation start condition) is satisfied, the normal symbol judgment is executed based on the acquired normal symbol judgment random number etc., and the normal symbol changes based on the result of the judgment. The symbol is displayed, and when a predetermined time (variation time) has elapsed from the start of the variation display, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, and displayed in a mode according to the result of the normal symbol suitability determination. At this time, when the hit normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the movable member 23 described later operates (open operation), and the second start port 21 is opened.

  In the area to the right of the first starting opening 20 in the gaming area 3 (right gaming area 3B), a big winning device 31 provided with a big winning opening 30 (also referred to as a “first variable entry ball opening”) is provided There is. The big winning device 31 includes an opening and closing member 32 and opens and closes the big winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening and closing member 32. The big winning device 31 functions as a special electric combination.

  The opening and closing member 32 has a substantially rectangular plate shape (long plate shape), and normally (when a big hit game is not executed) protrudes to the front side of the game board 2, and its upper surface forms a game ball passage It is configured to Specifically, when the opening and closing member 32 protrudes to the near side of the game board 2, the opening and closing member 32 closes the ball inlet (ball receiving portion) of the big winning opening 30, and the big winning opening 30 is closed ( It becomes impossible to hit the ball. At this time, the gaming ball having flowed down toward the ball entrance (ball receiving portion) of the special winning opening 30 passes (rolls) the upper surface of the opening / closing member 32 without entering the special winning opening 30. As shown in FIG. 3, the upper surface of the opening / closing member 32 is formed to be inclined from the upstream side to the downstream side (from the left to the right in the drawing). Flow down.

  Further, the opening / closing member 32 is driven by the special winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5), and by being pulled back to the back side direction (back side) of the game board 3 by the driving, the ball of the special winning opening 30 The inlet (ball receiving part) is opened. At this time, since the upper surface of the opening / closing member 32 forming the gaming ball passage is not present on the game area 3 (right gaming area 3B), the big winning is achieved when the opening / closing member 32 is in a retracted state (opened state) The game ball located at the ball inlet (ball receiving unit) of the mouth 30 can enter the big winning hole 30. Thus, the opening and closing member 32 for opening and closing the ball inlet of the special winning opening 30 is a retractable opening and closing member, and when the opening state is (open time), the gaming ball which has flowed down smoothly into the large winning opening 30 While entering the ball, in the closed state (at the time of closing), guiding the game ball which has flowed down to an arbitrary direction (in the present example, the direction in which the second starting opening 21 is provided) by the inclined upper surface passage. Is possible. The special winning opening 30 allows the game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state. That is, the big winning device 31 is configured to change the big winning opening 30 to a state where the gaming ball can not enter (closed state) and a state where it can enter (opened state) by the opening and closing operation of the opening and closing member 32 It is done.

  An area on the right of the first starting opening 20 (right gaming area 3B) in the gaming area 3 and in the area below (downstream) from the big winning opening 30, a variable type in which the ease of entering the gaming ball changes The variable winning device 22 is provided with a second starting opening 21 (also referred to as a “variable starting opening” or a “second variable entering opening”). The random number etc. for special symbol equivalence judgment is acquired based on the ball entry of the game ball to the 2nd starting opening 21, when the condition (the fluctuation start condition) which is decided beforehand is satisfied, the equivalence judgment of the 2nd special symbol (" 2) It is executed and the second special symbol is variably displayed based on the result of the judgment of the success or failure. Then, when a predetermined time (variation time) has elapsed from the start of the variable display, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed, and displayed in a mode according to the result of the second special symbol suitability determination.

  The variable winning device 22 includes a movable member 23 (also referred to as “opening and closing member”), and opens and closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. By this opening and closing operation, the second starting opening 21 (second variable ball entry) has a first aspect (closed state) and a second aspect (in which the ball entering probability of the gaming ball is higher than that in the first aspect) And the open state). The variable winning device 22 functions as an ordinary motorized part. The second starting opening 21 of this embodiment is configured such that the game ball can enter the ball only when the movable member 23 is in the open state, and the game ball can not enter the ball when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. ing. The second starting opening 21 (variable winning device 22) corresponds to one aspect of the "variable entrance" of the present invention.

  The movable member 23 has a substantially rectangular plate shape (long plate shape) like the opening / closing member 32, and normally (when a game is not executed per common drawing) protrudes to the near side of the game board 2 The upper surface is configured to form a game ball passage. Specifically, when the movable member 23 protrudes to the front side of the game board 2, the movable member 23 closes the ball inlet (ball receiving portion) of the second start opening 21 and the second start opening 21 is closed. It becomes a state (ball entering impossible state). At this time, the gaming ball that has flowed down toward the ball inlet (ball receiving portion) of the second start opening 21 passes (rolls) the upper surface of the movable member 23 without entering the second start opening 21. As shown in FIG. 3, since the upper surface of the movable member 23 is formed to be inclined from the upstream side to the downstream side (from the right to the left in the drawing), the game ball along the inclination (toward the lower left) Flow down.

  In addition, the movable member 23 is driven by the second start opening solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5), and by being pulled back to the back surface direction (back side) of the game board 3 by the drive, the second start opening 21 The ball inlet (ball receiving part) of is opened. At this time, since the upper surface of the movable member 23 forming the gaming ball passage is not present on the gaming area 3 (right gaming area 3B), the second when the movable member 23 is in a retracted state (opened state) The game ball located at the ball entrance (ball receiving unit) of the starting opening 21 can enter the second starting opening 21. As described above, the movable member 23 for opening and closing the ball inlet of the second starting port 21 is a movable member (opening and closing member) similar to the opening and closing member 32 and flows down when open (when open). The game ball being played is allowed to smoothly enter the second starting opening 21 and when it is in the closed state (when closed), the game ball which has flowed down is directed in any direction (the third starting opening 25 described later It is possible to lead to

  In the area (right gaming area 3B) to the right of the first starting opening 20 in the gaming area 3 and in the area below (downstream) from the second starting opening 21, the ease of entering the gaming ball does not change A fixed winning device 26 provided with a variable third starting opening 25 is provided. Based on the entry of the game ball into the third starting opening 25, random numbers etc. for special symbol eligibility determination are acquired, and when a predetermined condition (variation start condition) is satisfied, the eligibility determination of the first special symbol (the first (1) Special symbol suitability determination is executed, and the first special symbol is variably displayed based on the result of the determination. Then, when a predetermined time (variation time) has elapsed from the start of the variable display, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed, and displayed in a mode according to the result of the first special symbol suitability determination.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in the downstream of the second starting port 21, the gaming ball passage branches up and down with the gaming nail 16 interposed therebetween, and the upper game ball passage where the third starting hole 25 is not provided, The lower stage side game ball passage in which 3 starting openings 25 are provided is formed. The gaming ball guided to the upper-side gaming ball passage flows down and flows into the out port 34 as it is. On the other hand, the game ball guided to the lower side game ball passage contacts the game nail 16 provided in the vicinity of the third start opening 25 to enter the third start opening 25 or the third start opening It flows down without entering the ball 25 and flows into the out port 34. The third start-up port 25 is a fixed type winning device that can always enter the ball, so it becomes a big hit while playing a game by the left strike described later (so-called "first hit"), and the big hit game related to the big hit The right special game is held by the game ball entering the third starting opening 25 during the big hit game. In addition, the game after the big hit game is played by right-handling, and the variation display of the first special symbol is executed or the suspension of the first special symbol is stored by the game ball entering the third starting opening 25 .

  It should be noted that the variation display of the special symbol and the variation display of the production symbol performed based on the result of the first special symbol equivalence judgment and the second special symbol equivalence judgment being "big hit fluctuation" or It is also referred to as "specific variation", and it is a variation display of special symbols and a variation display of production symbols performed based on the fact that the result of the first special symbol equivalence judgment or the result of the second special symbol equivalence judgment is "displaced". It is also called "outside fluctuation" or "non-specific fluctuation". In addition, the first special symbol success or failure judgment and the second special symbol success or failure judgment are collectively referred to as "special symbol success or failure judgment".

  Furthermore, a plurality of (three in the present embodiment) general winning openings 27 are provided in an area (left gaming area 3A) on the left side of the first starting opening 20 in the gaming area 3. The 1st starting opening 20, the 2nd starting opening 21, the 3rd starting opening 25, the big winning opening 30 and the general winning opening 27 are entrances which become a payout trigger of the winning balls, respectively, and each ball entry has a game ball When the ball enters the ball, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are paid out at each ball entrance. Specifically, the number of winning balls in the first starting opening 20 is "5", the number of winning balls in the second starting opening 21 and the third starting opening 25 is "1", and the number of winning balls in the special winning opening 30 is "15". “The number of winning balls in the general winning opening 27 is“ 10 ”. The number of winning balls is an example, and the number of winning balls can be arbitrarily set according to the specifications of the gaming machine. However, it is desirable to set the number of winning balls in the same manner as in this embodiment, and in particular, the number of winning balls for the second starting opening 21 and the third starting opening 25 is greater than the number of winning balls for the first starting opening 20. There are also few.

  As described above, the gaming area 3 in which a plurality of ball entrances and passing openings are arranged is a left gaming area (first area) 3A on the left side and a right gaming area (second area) 3B on the right side And can be divided. How to shoot the game ball so that the game ball flows down on the left gaming area 3A is called "left-handed", and how to shoot the game ball so that the game ball flows down on the right gaming area 3B "

  Of the plurality of ball entrances, the first starting opening 20 and the left general winning opening 27 are provided such that gaming balls flowing down the left gaming area 3A of the gaming area 3 can enter the ball, and the second starting The opening 21, the third starting opening 25, the special winning opening 30, the right general winning opening 27 and the gate 28 are provided in such a manner that a game ball flowing down the right gaming area 3B in the gaming area 3 can enter. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, in principle, at the time of the start of the game, the player aims to enter the first starting opening 20 with a left strike. On the other hand, when the jackpot becomes a big hit and the gaming state changes to a special gaming state etc. in the hit determination based on entering the first start opening 20, in principle, the gate 28, the big winning opening 30, the second start opening 21 and the third starting opening 25 will be aimed at entering the ball.

  Here, although the first starting opening 20 and the third starting opening 25 are both configured as fixed winning devices that can always enter the ball, it is easy to enter the game ball into the third starting opening 25 It is assumed that the rate and the ball entry possibility are similar to those of the first starting opening 20 or easier to enter than the first starting opening 20. This is in order to generate a certain degree of entry into the third starting opening 25 in the gaming state in which the game is advanced by right-handling. When the third starting port 25 is configured (gauge configuration) to easily enter the ball than the first starting port 20, it is originally in the gaming state (for example, non-time-shortened state) in which the game is advanced by left hitting. Although there is a concern that a right-handed hit will be made, in the present embodiment, the number of winning balls in the first starting opening 20 is “5” and the number of winning balls in the third starting opening 25 is “1”. It can be said that there is no merit in making a right-handed game in the gaming state where the left-handed game should be made. In the present embodiment, when the player strikes right in the gaming state where the player should strike left, the game ball fired by the strike enters the third starting opening 25 (detected by the third starting opening sensor 25a described later) And a warning sound is emitted from the speaker 67, and a predetermined warning message (for example, the character "Please return to the left!" Is displayed on the display screen 7a). There is. In an environment where such a warning is issued, it is impossible to play a game as usual, and it can be said from this that there is no merit in performing a right strike in a gaming state where a left strike should be made.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the main display 40 is disposed at the lower right portion of the game board 2. The main display 40 includes a first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol display section) for changing and stopping the first special symbol, and a second special symbol for changing and stopping the second special symbol. A display 41b (second special symbol display portion) and an ordinary symbol display 42 (normal symbol display portion) for fluctuating display and stop display of ordinary symbols are included. In addition, the main display 40, the first special view hold indicator 43a that displays the storage number of the pass / fail judgment information (first special view pending) pertaining to the first special symbol, and pass / fail decision information pertaining to the second special symbol (2nd special view hold) 2nd special view hold indicator 43b for displaying the number of storages, and a common view hold indicator 44 for displaying the number of stored operation (normal view hold) of the normal symbol display 42, It is included. Furthermore, the main display 40 has a hit indicator 48 indicating that the result of the first special symbol judgment or the second special symbol judgment has come to a hit, and the first special symbol judgment or the second special symbol judgment A round indicator 45 showing the number of rounds of the big hit game to be executed when the result of the judgment is a big hit, a game state indicator 46 showing that the probability variation function is activated, and a firing direction of the game ball, ie A launch direction indicator 47 indicating whether it is a game state in which a right hit is to be performed or a game state in which a left hit is to be performed is included. These various displays included in the main display 40 are subjected to display control by a main control unit described later.

  The variable display of the first special symbol is performed based on the entry of the gaming ball into the first start opening 20, and is also performed based on the entry of the gaming ball into the third start opening 25. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed based on the entry of the gaming ball into the second starting opening 21. That is, the 1st starting opening 20 and the 3rd starting opening 25 are starting openings (1st starting opening) which become an execution opportunity of change display of the 1st special symbol (1st discernment information), and the 2nd starting opening 21 is It is a starting opening (2nd starting opening) which becomes an execution opportunity of the fluctuation display of the 2nd special symbol (2nd identification information). In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. The first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display portion 41. In addition, the first special view hold indicator 43a and the second special view hold indicator 43b may be collectively referred to as a special view hold indicator 43. Furthermore, the first starting opening 20, the second starting opening 21 and the third starting opening 25 may be collectively referred to simply as the starting opening.

  In the special symbol display section 41, the special symbol (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined period of time and then stopped and displayed, and the special symbol (stop symbol) displayed stopped is a lottery based on entering the starting opening We announce result of big hit lottery). The special symbol to be stopped and displayed is one special symbol selected from among a plurality of types of special symbols by the special symbol acceptance determination. In the case where the stop symbol is a predetermined big hit symbol (specific special symbol, specific identification information), that is, a specific aspect (specific display result) in which the aspect of the stop display of the special symbol (display result of the variable symbol of special symbol) is a big hit In the case of), a big hit game (special game) is performed in which the big winning opening 30 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of the displayed big hit symbol that is stopped. The opening pattern of the big winning opening in the big hit game will be described later.

  The stop display of the special symbol is performed until a predetermined stop display time (fixed display time) has elapsed. And, when the special display being stopped is out of design (disengagement mode, non-specific mode) and the special view hold is stored at the time of the stop display, when the stop display time elapses, the order of storage The oldest (first) special map reservation of the is digested, and this starts the variation display of the next special symbol. In addition, when the special symbol displayed in the stop display is detached and the special view reserve is not stored at the time of the stop display, the stop display state of the special symbol is maintained even after the stop display time has elapsed. Be done. On the other hand, when the special symbol displayed stop is the big hit symbol, when the stop display time elapses, it shifts to the opening period of the big hit game described later, and the first round of the big hit game is started after the opening period. . In addition, it is general that the stop display time of the special symbol is "0.5 seconds to 1.0 seconds", and is "0.6 seconds" in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display 41 a is configured by eight LEDs indicated by “ip”, and displays a special symbol according to the result of the first special symbol pass / fail determination. In this embodiment, three types of big hits of “6R 1st big hit”, “6R 2nd big hit” and “6R 3rd big hit” are provided as a result of the first special symbol qualification determination (FIG. 6, FIG. 8) And the LED of the first special symbol display 41a can adopt display modes (specific modes, specific display results) according to each of the three types of jackpots. Specifically, when the result of the first special symbol suitability judgment is the 6R 1st big hit, the 3 LEDs of "ijn" are turned on and the rest are turned off (6R 1st big hit symbol), 6R 1st In the case of 2 big hit, make 3 LEDs of “ino” turn on and turn off the rest (6R 2nd big hit symbol), and in the case of 6 R 3rd big hit, 3 LEDs of “inp” To turn off the rest (6R 3rd jackpot symbol). Also, when it comes off, turn on the two "lo" LEDs and turn off the rest (disappeared symbol).

  In addition, the second special symbol display 41b is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "a to h", and displays a special symbol according to the result of the second special symbol suitability determination. In the present embodiment, two types of big hits of “16R 4th big hit” and “16R 5th big hit” are provided as a result of the second special symbol suitability determination (see FIG. 6 and FIG. 8), and the second special The LED of the symbol display device 41b can adopt a display mode (a specific mode, a specific display result) according to each of the two types of jackpots. Specifically, when the result of the second special symbol suitability judgment is the 16R fourth big hit, the three LEDs of "abd" are turned on and the rest are turned off (16R fourth big hit symbol), 16R third In the case of five big hits, the three "abg" LEDs are turned on and the rest are turned off (16R fifth big hit symbol). Also, when it comes off, turn on the two "eh" LEDs and turn off the rest (disappeared symbol).

  In addition, the stop display mode (stop symbol) of the special symbol and the type of the big hit (the type of round number, the number of big hit, etc.) are not limited to these, and can be set arbitrarily. Moreover, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the variation display of the special symbol is performed over a predetermined variation time, but in the aspect of the variation display, for example, light is repeatedly flowed in a predetermined direction in a predetermined order Can be made to light each LED.

  Here, among the stop display modes (display results of variation display) of special symbols and effect symbols, the stop display modes corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol pass / fail judgment is a big hit is "big hit mode", "specific mode" , Also referred to as "specific display mode" or "specific display result", the stop display mode corresponding to the case where the special symbol judgment result is out, "out mode", "non-specific mode", "non-specific display mode" Also referred to as "non-specified display result". In addition to the "big hit" and "out", it is also possible to provide a "small hit" as a result of the special symbol qualification determination. In this case, the stop display mode corresponding to the small hit is also referred to as the "small hit mode".

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game ball enters the starting opening, various information (also referred to as "acquired information") such as a special symbol random number for random determination is obtained based on the ball entry and acquired. The various types of information are temporarily stored in a special view reserve storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. Specifically, when entering the first starting opening 20 and entering the third starting opening 25, acquisition information acquired based on the entering of the first special view is reserved for the first special view (" It is also stored in the first special view reserve storage unit (not shown) as “special figure 1 reserve”. Moreover, in the case of entering the second starting opening 21, the acquired information acquired based on the entering the ball is the second special view reservation as the second special view reservation (also referred to as "special drawing 2 suspension"). It is stored in a storage unit (not shown). The number of special drawing reservations (acquisition information) that can be stored in each special drawing reservation storage unit is limited to a predetermined number, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is “4”. The first special view reserve storage unit and the second special view reserve storage unit are also referred to as “first acquired information storage means” and “second acquired information storage means”, respectively, and also collectively referred to as “acquired information storage means”.

  The special view reserve stored in the special view reserve storage unit is digested when the variable display of the special symbol based on the special view reserve becomes possible (when the variation start condition is satisfied). Digestion of the special figure reserve means that random numbers etc. for special symbol propriety determination corresponding to the special figure reserve are determined, and the variation display of the special symbol for showing the determination result is executed (started). Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the variation display of the special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 20, the second starting opening 21 or the third starting opening 25 (also referred to as "starting entry ball"). Even if it is not possible to immediately execute with the entry of the ball, that is, even when the occurrence timing of the start entry ball is during the change display of the special symbol or during the special game, the predetermined number (4 in this embodiment) is upper limit As, it is possible to reserve the right of the special symbol acceptance determination for the starting ball entry.

  The number of special drawing reservations stored in the special drawing reservation storage unit is displayed on the first special drawing reservation display 43a and the second special drawing reservation display 43b. Specifically, the first special view hold display 43a is configured by two LEDs of "uv", and the first special view is displayed by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of the first special view hold. It displays the number of pendings. For example, when the number of reservations is “0”, the display mode is to turn off both LEDs, such as “u □ v □” (for example, □: turn off, ●: turn on red, turn 緑: turn on green) The display mode is to turn off the “u” LED and turn on the “v” LED in red when “1” is “1”, and “u ●” when the number of reservations is “2”. In the display mode, the "u" LED is lit in red and the "v" LED is turned off, as in "v □", and both LEDs are displayed as "u ● v ●" when the number of reservations is "3". In the case where the display mode is to be lit in red and the number of reservations is "4 (upper limit number)", both LEDs can be lit in green so as to be "u v v」 ", and the display mode can be made.

  Also, the second special view hold indicator 43b is configured with two LEDs of "wx", and the number of the second special view hold can be achieved by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of the second special view hold. Is displayed. For example, when the number of reservations is “0”, the display mode is to turn off both LEDs, such as “w □ x □” (for example, □: turn off, ●: turn on red, turn 点灯: turn on green) The “1” to “4” are also determined in the same manner as the first special view hold display 43a.

  The variation display of the normal symbol is performed triggered by the passage of the gaming ball to the gate 28. In the normal symbol display 42, after normal symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined period of time, the stop display is performed, and the result of the normal symbol acceptance determination based on the passage of the gaming ball to the gate 28 is displayed by the normal symbols (stop symbols) displayed stop. Inform. The normal symbol to be stopped and displayed is one normal symbol selected from among a plurality of types of normal symbols by normal symbol judgment. If the normal symbol displayed stop is a predetermined specified normal symbol (per hit normal symbol), the game per popular map to open the second starting opening 21 with the opening pattern according to the current gaming state It is also called "game". 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 configured of two LEDs of "st", and the normal pattern is displayed according to the result of the normal symbol suitability determination depending on the lighting mode thereof It is. For example, if the judgment result is a hit, both LEDs are lighted and the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as "s.t." (e.g., ■: lighted, □: lighted off). When the determination result is out, the out-of-the-box symbol of a mode in which only the LED of "t" is lighted is displayed, such as "s * t". In addition, it is not a specified normal symbol that the normal symbol comes off. The normal symbol variation display is executed over a predetermined predetermined variation time before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, but the variation display mode is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs alternately repeat lighting and extinction is there.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when there is a passage of the game ball to the gate 28, various information (also referred to as "acquired information") such as a random number for normal symbol judgment or not is obtained based on the passage. The information is temporarily stored as a common drawing reservation in a common drawing reservation storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. The number of common drawing reservations that can be stored in the common drawing reservation storage unit is up to a predetermined number, and the upper limit value in the present embodiment is “4”. The common drawing reserve stored in the common drawing reserve storage unit is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the common drawing reserve becomes possible. The term “general drawing reserve” means to determine a normal symbol suitability determination random number corresponding to the common drawing reserve, and to execute the variation display of the normal symbol to indicate the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 can not be immediately executed with the passage as a trigger, that is, the passage timing to the gate 28 is during the normal symbol fluctuation display or Even in the case of an auxiliary game, it is possible to reserve the right to determine whether or not the symbol is normal for the passage, with the predetermined number as the upper limit.

  The number of common drawing reservations stored in the common drawing reservation storage unit is displayed on the common drawing reservation display unit 44. Specifically, the common drawing hold display 44 is configured by two LEDs of "qr", and displays the number of common drawing holdings by lighting the LEDs according to the number of common drawing holdings. is there. For example, when the number of reservations is “0”, the display mode is to turn off both LEDs, such as “q □ r □” (for example, □: turn off, ●: turn on red, turn :: turn on green) When “1” is “1”, it is possible to turn off the LED “q” and turn on the LED “r” in red, such as “q □ r ●”. Further, the number of reservations "2" to "4" is also determined in the same manner as the first special view reservation indicator 43a.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described based on FIGS. 2 and 5. The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment controls the game progress and the game profit such as the special symbol acceptance determination, the normal symbol acceptance determination, the transition of the gaming state, and the like. Also, sub-control board 90 (also referred to as "sub-control unit" or "sub-control unit" or "effect control unit") to control the effects to be executed along with the progress of the game, payout of the game ball Such as a payout control board 110 (also referred to as a “payout control unit”) that performs control related to the image display device 7 and the effect display 102, the effect first special view hold indicator 103a, and the effect second special view hold indicator 103b An image control board 100 (also referred to as an “image control unit”) or the like that performs display control is provided.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a main control board storage case for storing a 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. A storage case is provided for storing an audio control board 106, a lamp control board 107 and an image control board 100, and an auxiliary control board for storing an auxiliary control board 90 on the image control board etc. A case is provided. In addition, on the lower left side of the main control board case, a payout control board case for housing the payout control board is provided, and on the right side thereof, a power board case for housing the power board 109 is provided.

  On the main control board 80, a game control one-chip microcomputer (also referred to as a "game control microcomputer") 81 for controlling the progression of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM storing a program or the like for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM used as a work memory, and a CPU for executing the program stored in the ROM. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits / receives data (information) to / from another board or the like through the input / output circuit 87 (I / O port unit). The input / output circuit 87 may be incorporated in the game control microcomputer 81. Also, the ROM may be externally attached. The RAM of the game control microcomputer 81 is provided with the above-mentioned special view reserve storage unit (first special view reserve storage unit and second special view reserve storage unit) and a common view reserve storage unit. In addition, storage areas for use in various flags and various counting counters are secured at predetermined addresses of the RAM (main control RAM) of the main control board 80 (microcomputer 81 for game control).

  Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88. Therefore, a signal from each sensor is input to the main control board 80, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, as sensors capable of detecting a game ball, the first starting opening sensor 20a, the second starting opening sensor 21a, the third starting opening sensor 25a, the gate sensor 28a, the special winning opening sensor 30a, and the general winning opening sensor 27a is connected. These various sensors are also referred to as "ball detection sensors" and "game ball detection means".

  The first starting opening sensor 20 a is provided in the first starting opening 20 and detects a game ball entered into the first starting opening 20. The second starting opening sensor 21 a is provided in the second starting opening 21 and detects a game ball entered into the second starting opening 21. The third starting opening sensor 25 a is provided in the third starting opening 25 and detects the game ball entered in the third starting opening 25. The gate sensor 28a is provided in the gate 28 and detects the game ball passed through the gate 28. The special winning opening sensor 30 a is provided in the special winning opening 30 and detects a game ball entered into the special winning opening 30. The general winning opening sensor 27a is provided in each of the general winning openings 27 and detects a game ball entered into the general winning opening 27. In addition, since both the 1st starting opening 20 and the 3rd starting opening 25 are ball entrances which become an execution opportunity of the fluctuation display (the 1st special symbol pass / fail judgment) of the 1st special symbol (1st identification information), It is also possible to constitute so that detection of the game ball which entered into these starting openings is performed by one ball detection sensor. For example, inside the game ball passage on the back of the game board (within the ball discharge path) where both the game ball entered into the first start opening 20 and the game ball entered into the third start opening 25 pass (flow down) It is possible to provide one ball detection sensor on the basis of the game ball by the detection sensor, to execute the variable display of the first special symbol (the first special symbol success or failure determination).

  Further, as the solenoids, a second starting opening solenoid 24 and a big winning opening solenoid 33 are connected. These various solenoids are also referred to as "drive means". The second starting port solenoid 24 is for driving the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22. The special winning opening solenoid 33 is for driving the open / close member 32 of the special winning device 31.

  Furthermore, 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 view hold indicator 43a, a second special view hold indicator 43b, A figure reserve indicator 44, a round indicator 45, a game state indicator 46, a launch direction indicator 47 and a hit indicator 48 are connected. That is, display control of these main indicators 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81 (main control unit).

  Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110, and receives a signal from the payout control board 110 for dispensing monitoring. On the payout control board 110, the payout device 120 for paying out the winning balls and the lending balls, and the card unit 135 (adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1) are stored in the inserted prepaid card (game value storage medium) etc. And a launcher 112 is connected via a launch control board 111 (also referred to as a launch control unit). The launcher 112 includes a launch handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

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

  Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands (control signals) 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 in which only transmission of a signal from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90 is possible. That is, between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90, a not-shown unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) as a communication direction control means is interposed.

  As shown in FIG. 5, on the sub control board 90, a one-chip microcomputer for effect control (also referred to as a "effect control microcomputer") 91 for controlling effects of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a predetermined program is mounted. . The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM storing a program for controlling effects as the game progresses, a RAM used as a work memory, and a CPU for executing the program stored in the ROM. . The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits / receives data to / from other boards via the input / output circuit 95. The input / output circuit 95 may be incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 91, and the ROM may be externally attached. In addition, storage areas to be used for various flags and various counting counters are secured at predetermined addresses of the RAM (rendering control RAM) of the sub control board 90 (render control microcomputer 91).

  An image control board 100, an audio control board 106, and a lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub control board 90. The sub control board 90 (sub control section), the image control board 100 (image control section), the voice control board 106 (voice control section), and the lamp control board 107 (lamp control section) are displayed according to the game situation. It functions as an effect execution means (effect control means) which causes various corresponding effects such as effects, sound effects, and lamp effects (light effects) to be executed by a corresponding device or member (effect means) for effect. In addition, for example, it also functions as a notice effect execution means for executing various notice effects such as chance notices, hold change notices, step-up notices and the like.

  The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 is based on the command received from the main control board 80, to the CPU of the image control one chip microcomputer (also referred to as "image control microcomputer") 101 of the image control board 100. And the display control of the image display device 7, the effect display 102, the effect first special view hold display 103a, and the effect second hold display 103b. The RAM of the image control board 100 is a memory for expanding image data. In the ROM of the image control board 100, still image data or moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols, hold symbols, etc.) Image data such as a background image is stored. The image control microcomputer 101 reads image data from the ROM based on an instruction from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, display control is performed based on the read image data.

  The effect display 102 is composed of two LEDs, and performs variable display and stop display in accordance with the variable display and stop display of the effect pattern 8, and the effect pattern 8 is produced by lighting and extinguishing of two LEDs or a combination of colors. The stop display is performed in a display mode that indicates the display result (the result of the special symbol suitability determination). Also, the effect first special view hold indicator 103a and the effect second hold indicator 103b are similarly formed of two LEDs. Then, by the combination of lighting and extinguishing of two LEDs, or the combination of colors, the effect first special view hold indicator 103a is displayed on the first special view hold indicator 43a with the number of holdings displayed in the first effect hold display area 9c. Display control is performed in a display mode that indicates the same pending number as the pending number to be played. Also, the effect second special view hold indicator 103b is displayed in a display mode indicating the same hold number as the hold number displayed in the second effect hold display area 9d and the hold number displayed in the second special view hold indicator 43b. It is controlled. This is to display the character pattern on substantially the entire display screen 7a (effect pattern display portion) or operate the movable decorative member 14 to substantially the entire effect pattern display area 7b (effect pattern display portion) on the display screen 7a. Since covering may result in a state in which some or all of various images displayed on the display screen 7a, such as the effect pattern 8, the first effect hold 9a, the second effect hold 9b, etc., can not be viewed. A similar display is provided. Note that 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 substrate 100.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effects, and the like from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Sound data such as 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. Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and sound data may be stored in the ROM. Alternatively, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100 to cause the image control microcomputer 101 to execute voice control. In this case, sound data may be stored in the ROM of the image control board 100.

  In addition, the effect control microcomputer 91 is a light emission pattern data (data for determining light emission / emission, light emission color, etc.) for determining the light emission mode of the lamp such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 based on the command received from the main control board 80. And lamp data) are determined from the 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.

  Furthermore, based on the command received from the main control board 80, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the movable decorative member 14 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108. As described above, the movable decoration member 14 is a movable so-called gimmick provided behind the center decoration 10. The effect control microcomputer 91 determines and determines drive pattern data (also referred to as "drive data") for operating the movable decorative member 14 in a predetermined mode from the data stored in the ROM of the sub control substrate 90. The operation of the movable decorative member 14 (execution of movable effect) is controlled based on the drive pattern data. As a drive source for operating the movable decorative member 14, an electrical drive source such as a stepping motor or a solenoid is used. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may control the lighting of the lamp and the 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 on the light emission pattern and the drive pattern may be stored in the ROM.

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

  Next, control (judgment means) related to the pass / fail judgment in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, there are "big hit" and "out" as a result of the special symbol judgment. In the case of "big hit", the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a big hit manner on the special symbol display unit 41, and in the case of "disengaged", the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a detached manner on the special symbol display unit 41. If it is determined that the special symbol is determined to be a big hit in the determination, the "special game" is executed to open the big winning opening 30 with an opening pattern according to the type (big hit type) of the special symbol displayed stop. The special game to be executed as a big hit is called a "big hit game".

  There are several types of jackpots in this embodiment. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, as the big hit, "6R (round) first big hit", "6R second big hit", "6R third big hit", "16R fourth big hit" and "16R 5th big hit" There are a total of five types of Among these jackpots, "6R 1st jackpot", "6R 2nd jackpot" and "6R 3rd jackpot" are jackpots pertaining to the first special symbol, "16R 4th jackpot" and "16R 5th jackpot" Is a big hit pertaining to the second special symbol. In the special symbol display section 41, the big hit symbols corresponding to these big hit types are stopped and displayed.

  Specifically, "6R 1st big hit", "6R 2nd big hit" and "6R 3rd big hit", the number of rounds is "6", the number of times of opening of the special winning opening 30 in one round is " The opening time of the big winning opening 30 in one round and one round is a big hit of "25 seconds". In addition, "16R 4th big hit" and "16 R 5th big hit", the number of rounds is "16", the number of opening of big winning opening 30 in one round is "one time", big winning in one round The opening time of the mouth 30 is a big hit of "25 seconds".

  In addition, the thing of a round is also simply called "R" and it is also called "round game". In addition, 6R first big hit, 6R second big hit and 6R third big hit are generally referred to as "6R big hit", and 16R fourth big hit and 16R fifth big hit are also generally referred to as "16 R big hit". Furthermore, the big hit game (6R big hit game) related to the 6R big hit is also referred to as "first special game", and the big hit game (16R big hit game) related to the 16R big hit is also referred to as "second special game".

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as a result of the special symbol acceptance determination (big hit lottery), the gaming state after the big hit game is set (decided) according to the type of the big hit that occurred (winning). Specifically, when the result of the special symbol hit or not judgment is a big hit, and the type of the big hit becomes either “6R 3rd big hit” or “16R 5th big hit”, the gaming state after the big hit game end will be described later. The "first time-shortened state" of In addition, when the result of special symbol hit / not decision is big hit, when the type of big hit becomes “6R 2nd big hit”, the game state after the big hit game end is “probable change state A” (“1st positive change Also referred to as “state”. Furthermore, if the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit, and the type of the big hit becomes either "6R 1st big hit" or "16R 4th big hit", the gaming state after the big hit game end will be described later. It is considered as a definite change state B "(also referred to as a" second definite change state "). From this, the 6R first big hit, the 6R second big hit, and the 16R fourth big hit can be regarded as a "probable variation big hit", and the 6R third big hit and the 16R fifth big hit are "non-deterministic big hit" It can also be understood as "time-time college big hit". In the gaming state after the big hit game, the degree of advantage for the player becomes higher in the order of the time saving state, the definite changing state A, and the positive changing state B.

  The distribution probability to each big hit in the case of big hit in the first special symbol (special figure 1) in the judgment of the decision, 6R first big hit 7%, 6R second big hit 53%, 6R third big hit It is 40%. On the other hand, the distribution probability to each big hit in the case of big hit by the second special symbol (special figure 2) in the decision of the big hit is 60% of the 16R fourth big hit and 40% of the 16R fifth big hit. It has become. That is, when it is a big hit by the hit determination based on entering the second starting opening 21 (special figure 2 hit or not determination), the appearance rate (distribution probability) of 16R big hit is 100%, the first The appearance rate (distribution probability) of the 16R jackpot is higher than in the case where the jackpot is determined by hit determination based on entering the ball into the 1 start opening 20 or the third start opening 25 (special figure 1 hit determination). As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present invention, the second start is performed rather than a big hit in the determination of acceptance or rejection (special figure 1 acceptance or rejection determination) performed by the game ball entering the first start opening 20 or the third start opening 25. It is set such that the possibility of becoming more advantageous for the player is higher if the player wins a big hit in the determination (the special figure 2 determination of yes or no) performed with the game ball entering the mouth 21. Therefore, the player plays a game in expectation of entering the second starting opening 21. This is particularly noticeable in the gaming state where the frequency of entering the second starting opening 21 increases.

  Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the determination as to whether the jackpot or the jackpot is performed is based on "the random number for special symbol propriety determination (also referred to as" information for propriety determination "), and the type of jackpot when jackpot occurs The determination of is performed based on "Rockup type determination random number" (also referred to as "symbol determination random number" or "symbol determination information").

  As shown to FIG. 7 (A), the random number for special symbol propriety judgment takes a value in the range to "0-629", and the random number for big hit classification determination takes a value in the range from "0-99". Moreover, in the random number (acquired information) acquired based on the starting ball entry, in addition to the special symbol random number for determination and the jackpot type determination random number, the "variation pattern random number" (also referred to as "variation pattern information") is. is there. The fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time, and takes a value in the range of “0-198”.

  Further, the random numbers obtained based on the passage of the gate 28 include random numbers for normal symbol suitability determination shown in FIG. 7 (B). The random number for normal symbol judgment is a random number for the judgment (normal symbol lottery) whether or not to play the auxiliary game (general game per game) to open the second starting opening 21, up to "0-240" Take a value in the range.

  Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a probability fluctuation function and fluctuation time shortening function related to the special symbol, a probability fluctuation function and fluctuation time shortening function related to the ordinary symbol, and an open time extension related to the variable winning device 22 (normal electric character). A plurality of gaming states are provided by the combination of the functions and the functions being activated or deactivated.

  First, the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) has a state in which the probability variation function is activated and a state in which it is not activated. The former is called "high probability state" and the latter is "low probability State. In the low probability state, the success or failure judgment is performed using the big hit judgment table for the low probability state, and in the high probability state, the big hit judgment table for the high probability state is used. It performs a hit / fail determination (see FIG. 8A). For this reason, in the high probability state, the probability (big hit probability) determined to be a big hit in the special symbol qualification determination becomes higher than the low probability state. That is, when the special symbol probability fluctuation function is activated, the jackpot probability is higher than when it is not activated. The big hit probability of the special symbol according to the present embodiment is "2/630" (= "1/315") in the low probability state, and "10/630" (= "1/63" in the high probability state). ). Note that control of activation / deactivation of the probability variation function is performed by the main control board 80 (microcomputer 81 for game control). Therefore, main control board 80 (microcomputer 81 for game control), as a probability setting means which can set the winning probability (big hit probability) of the special symbol hit / not decision to low probability (first probability) or high probability (second probability) It works.

  In addition, the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) has a state in which the fluctuation time shortening function is activated and a state in which it is not activated. The former is good as the "time saving state" or "shortening fluctuation state" The latter is called "non-short time state" or "non-shortening fluctuation state". In the short time state, a change pattern is determined using a change pattern table defined so that selection of a short change pattern of the change time is greater than in the non-short state (see FIG. 9). For this reason, in the time saving state, the average value of the variation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the variation display to the finalized display) becomes shorter than the average value of the variation time of the special symbol in the non-time-short state. As a result, in the time saving state, the pace of the digestion of the special figure reserve becomes faster, and effective entry to the starting opening (entering ball that can be stored as the special figure reserve) is more likely to occur. It is possible to aim for a big hit under progress. Note that control of activation / deactivation of the fluctuation time shortening function is performed by the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81). Therefore, the main control board 80 (microcomputer 81 for game control) functions as shortening fluctuation state setting means capable of setting a shortening fluctuation state in which the fluctuation time of the special symbol is shorter than usual.

  In this embodiment, as a time saving state for the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol), the "high probability state and time saving state" in which the fluctuation time shortening function operates with the probability fluctuation function and the probability fluctuation function operates There is a "low probability state and a short time state" in which the fluctuation time shortening function operates without switching. Therefore, the above-mentioned positive change state is also a short time state. It should be noted that neither the probability variation function nor the variation time shortening function for the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) and the open time extension function of the variable winning device 22 (normal electric character) described later operate (all The gaming state which is inoperative) is also referred to as "normal state" or "normal gaming state".

  Furthermore, the probability fluctuation function and fluctuation time shortening function for normal symbols are designed to operate in synchronization with the fluctuation time shortening function of special symbols. That is, the probability fluctuation function and fluctuation 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 saving state, the hit probability (probability per drawing) in the normal symbol equality determination becomes higher than in the non-time short state. Specifically, in the time saving state, the normal symbol pass / fail determination using the normal symbol hitting determination table in which the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) determined to be hit is greater than the normal symbol hitting determination table used in the non-time saving state The normal symbol determination is performed (see FIG. 8C). The hit probability (probability for drawing) of the ordinary symbol according to the present embodiment is "2/241" in the non-time-shortened state and "240/241" in the time-shortened state. In addition, control of activation / deactivation of the probability variation function for the normal symbol is performed by the main control board 80 (microcomputer 81 for game control). Therefore, the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81) functions as a common drawing probability setting means capable of setting the common drawing probability to a low probability or a high probability.

  Moreover, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than the non-time saving state. In the present embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the non-short time state, and is 1 second in the short time state (see FIG. 8D). For this reason, in the time-saving state, as in the case of the special symbol, the pace of digestion of the general drawing reserve becomes faster, and effective passage to the gate 28 (passage that can be stored as the general drawing retention) tends to occur. Usually, the fluctuation display of the symbol is performed smoothly and the fluctuation display result is derived quickly. In addition, control of the operation and non-operation of the fluctuation time shortening function about the normal symbol is performed by the main control board 80 (microcomputer 81 for game control). Therefore, the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81) functions as a common drawing shortening fluctuation state setting means capable of setting a shortening fluctuation state in which the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than normal.

  Further, in the time-shortened state of this embodiment, there are cases where the open time extension function of the variable winning device 22 (normal motorized combination) does not operate and the case where the open time extension function is operated. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the open time extension function does not operate in a short time state (also referred to as "first time short state") and the open time extension function operates in a short time state ("second time reduction state Two kinds of time saving states are provided. That is, the open time extension function of the variable winning device 22 does not operate in the short time state, and may or may not operate in the short time state. When the open time extension function is activated, the possibility of the game ball entering the second starting opening 21 is higher than when it is not activated. The gaming state in which the opening time extension function is activated is also referred to as "opening extension state".

  The opening pattern in the case where the second starting opening 21 opens in the game (auxiliary game) per drawing is different between the case where the opening time extension function is not activated and the case where it is activated. That is, the opening pattern of the second starting opening 21 is determined by the gaming state when the game is executed per common drawing (when the symbol is displayed stopped). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 44, the opening pattern (also referred to as the “first opening pattern”) of the second starting port 21 when the opening time extension function is not activated (when not activated) is a variable winning prize. The movable member 23 of the device 22 performs two 0.5 second opening operations, and a 60 second closing time (interval) is set between the first opening and the second opening. . For this reason, although there is a possibility of entering the game ball into the second starting opening 21, the possibility (the frequency of entering the ball) is relatively low and there is an interval of 60 seconds, so the entering efficiency is also reasonable. Not good. This first opening pattern is executed when a game is executed per common drawing in the normal state and when a game per common drawing is performed in the first short time state (probable change state A, first short time state) Ru.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 44, when the opening time extension function is operating (during operation), the opening pattern (also referred to as "second opening pattern") of the second starting port 21 is a variable winning. The movable member 23 of the device 22 performs an opening operation for 6.0 seconds once, and when the opening operation is performed once, the second starting opening 21 opens until the opening time (6.0 seconds) elapses. It will be perfect. For this reason, when the second start port 21 opens with the open time extension function activated, the possibility of entering the ball into the second start port 21 (ball entry frequency) becomes extremely high, and it is possible to open in one opening. A plurality of game balls can enter the ball. The second opening pattern is executed when the game is executed per common drawing in the second short time state (probable change state B).

  Note that control of activation / deactivation of the open time extension function is performed by the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81). Therefore, the main control board 80 (microcomputer 81 for game control) functions as an open extension state setting means capable of setting an open extension state in which the open time of the variable winning device 22 (second start port 21) is longer than usual. It is a thing. Further, in the present embodiment, as the opening pattern of the second start port 21, a first opening pattern corresponding to the case where the opening time extension function is not activated and a first opening pattern corresponding to the case where the opening time extension function is activated. 2 Although an open pattern is provided, a plurality of open patterns corresponding to the case where the open time extension function is not activated or a plurality of open patterns corresponding to the case where the open time extension function is activated It is also possible. As described above, when a plurality of opening patterns of the second starting opening 21 are provided, one opening pattern is selected from the plurality of opening patterns according to the gaming state at the time of executing the game per common drawing. The second start port 21 may be opened based on the opening pattern. The selection of the opening pattern can be made based on, for example, the type of symbol per symbol that is stopped and displayed when a game per symbol is executed.

  The gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is controlled by the combination of activation and non-activation of each function described above. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, (1) the probability variation function of the special symbol and the ordinary symbol, the variation time shortening function of the special symbol and the ordinary symbol, and the open time extension function of the variable winning device 22 do not operate. "Normal condition" and (2) probability fluctuation function of normal symbol and fluctuation time shortening function of special symbol and ordinary symbol operate, probability fluctuation function of special symbol and open time extension function of variable winning device 22 do not operate " "Low probability state and first time short state", (3) Probability fluctuation function of special symbol and ordinary symbol and fluctuation time shortening function of special symbol and ordinary symbol operate, open time extension function of variable winning device 22 does not operate “High probability state and first time short state”, (4) Probability fluctuation function of special symbol and ordinary symbol, fluctuation time shortening function of special symbol and ordinary symbol and opening of variable winning device 22 And between the extension function is activated all "high-probability state and a second time reduction state", four playing state can be set. Among them, "low probability state and first time short state" is "first time short state" set after the big hit game end according to "6R third big hit" and "16 R fifth big hit", "high probability state and "First time short state" is "Probability change state A" set after the big hit game end pertaining to "6R second big hit", "high probability state and second time short state" is "6R first big hit" and " It is a "probable change state B" set after the big hit game end concerning 16R 4th big hit "(see Fig. 6).

  Here, when the gaming state is distinguished by paying attention to the ball entering possibility of the game ball to the second starting opening 21 (variable entrance ball opening), the open time extension function of the variable winning device 22 is activated. (Probable change state B), although the open time extension function of the variable winning device 22 does not operate, the probability fluctuation function and the change time reduction function of the normal symbol operate “first short state” (first short state, definite change state A In any case, the possibility of the game ball entering the second starting opening 21 is higher than in the “normal state”. In the case of the "second time short state", the probability variation function of the normal pattern and the variation time shortening function are activated to generate a high probability per common drawing, and the game per common drawing is frequently executed and a variable winning This is because the second start port 21 opens in the second opening pattern by activating the opening time extension function of the device 22. Moreover, in the case of the "first time short state", although the opening time extension function of the variable winning device 22 does not operate (the second starting port 21 opens in the first opening pattern), the probability fluctuation function and fluctuation time shortening of the normal symbol is shortened. By activating the function, the hit per game occurs frequently, and the hit per game is executed frequently.

  From this, the "first time reduction state" and the "second time reduction state" are also referred to as "entering easy state" or "specific gaming state". In this case, the "first time short state" which is the "low probability state and the first short time state", the "probably variable state A" which is the "high probability state and the first time short state", and the "high probability state and the second time short state" The “probable change state B”, which is the above, can be said to be either “entering easy state” or “specific game state”. In addition, when the “first time reduction state” and the “second time reduction state” are compared, the former is in a gaming state in which the possibility of entering the gaming ball into the second starting opening 21 is relatively low, and the latter is the second The possibility of entering the gaming ball into the starting opening 21 is relatively high. From this, in the specific game state (ball entry easy state), the "first time short state" is also referred to as "first ball entry easy state" or "first specific game state", and "second time short" The "state" is also referred to as "second ball entry easy state" or "second specified game state". In this case, the "first time short state" which is the "low probability state and the first time short state" and the "probably variable state A" which is the "high probability state and the first time short state" are the "first easy ball entering state" Or “the first specific gaming state”, “probable change state B” which is “high probability state and second short time state” is “second entering easy state” or “second specific gaming state” "You can say that.

  On the other hand, the "normal state" in which the probability fluctuation function and fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol and the open time extension function of the variable winning device 22 do not operate is compared with the "first time short state" and the "second time short state" The game entry possibility of the game ball to the second starting opening 21 (variable entrance ball entry) becomes relatively low game state. From this, the "normal state" is also referred to as "non-entering easy state" or "non-specific gaming state".

  In the “first time-short state”, although there is a possibility that the game ball may enter the second starting opening 21, the possibility is slightly higher than in the “normal state”, and the second starting opening 21 is considerably lower than the “second short time state” opened by the second opening pattern. In the first short time state, although the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the symbol normally operate, the open time extension function does not operate, and the second starting port 21 opens in the first open pattern as in the normal state. is there. For this reason, in the "first time saving state", the variation display of the first special symbol is mainly executed as described later, and in the "second time shortening status", the variation display of the second special symbol is mainly executed as described later Ru. From this, when distinguishing the gaming state by paying attention to the type of opening pattern when the second starting opening 21 opens and the type of special symbol that is the main variable display, the "normal state" and the "first time saving state" (1st time saving state, definite changing state A) can be regarded as “non-specific gaming state”, and “second time reducing state” (probable changing state B) can be considered as “specific gaming state” .

  In the present embodiment, the “second time short state” in which the open time extension function of the variable winning device 22 operates is set together with the high probability state, but it may be set together with the low probability state. That is, the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol, the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol and the normal symbol, and the open time extension function of the variable winning device 22 operate and the probability fluctuation function of the special symbol does not operate. It is also possible to provide a state "(a low probability state and a second specific gaming state). In addition, the probability variation function of the special symbol is activated, and the probability variation function of the normal symbol, the variation time shortening function of the special symbol and the normal symbol, and the open time extension function of the variable winning device 22 are not activated. It is also possible to provide a "non-opening extension state" (a high probability state and a non-specified gaming state).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, as described above, the gaming state after the big hit game (after the special game) in the 6R second big hit becomes the definite change state A, and the 6R first big hit and the 16R fourth big hit The game state after the big hit game (after the special game) in the case of becoming either becomes a definite change state B (see FIG. 6). These definite change states are ended by a predetermined number of times the variable display of the special symbol is executed or the big hit is won and the big hit game is executed. In the present embodiment, the number of times of variation display of the special symbol that the definite variation state ends is "10,000 times". In addition, it is also possible to set the termination condition of the definite change state to the next big hit occurrence, instead of being determined by the number of times of variation display of the special symbol. In addition, in the present embodiment, since the second time-short state is set together with the high probability state, the second time-short state is also subjected to the variable display of the special symbol of "10,000 times" or the jackpot is won It is ended by the big hit game being executed. In addition, the number of times of variation display of the special symbol to be the termination condition of the definite change state or the second short time state may not be 10,000 times, and it is possible to set an arbitrary number of times such as 100 times or 200 times. In addition, the number of times may be changed (varied) depending on the type of the special symbol big hit symbol.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, as described above, the gaming state after the big hit game (after the special game) in the case of one of the 6R third big hit and the 16R fifth big hit is the first short time state. (See FIG. 6). The first time-short state is ended by the predetermined number of times the variable display of the special symbol is executed or the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed. In the present embodiment, the number of times of variation display of the special symbol that the first time saving state ends is "100 times". In addition, the number of times of the variable display of the special symbol to be the termination condition of the first short time state may not be 100 times, and any number of times such as 50 times or 120 times can be determined. In addition, the number of times may be changed (varied) depending on the type of the special symbol big hit symbol.

  In the specific gaming state such as the first time saving state, the probability changing state A, and the probability changing state B, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously if the game ball is made to enter the right gaming area 3B by right hitting. This is because in the specific gaming state, the opportunity to open the second starting port 21 increases as compared to the non-specific gaming state (normal state), and the variation time of the special symbol is shortened and the variation display of the special symbol proceeds smoothly ( It is because the digesting pace of the special feature is accelerated). For this reason, in the specific gaming state, the game ball is passed to the gate 28 serving as a trigger for normal symbol acceptance determination, while the right strike is performed to enter the game ball into the second start opening 21. In this way, it is possible to obtain more opportunities for starting ball entry (a special symbol determination result opportunity) as compared to the case of performing a left strike. In this state, the emission direction indicator 47 is controlled to light in a predetermined manner, and aims to aim at the right game area 3B to notify that the game ball should be released (right strike instruction notification).

  On the other hand, in the normal state (non-specified game state), it is possible to advance the game more advantageously if the game ball is made to enter the left game area 3A by left hitting. In the normal state, the second starting port 21 is less likely to be opened than in the time saving state (specific gaming state), and although the third starting port 25 is provided in the right gaming area 3B, the second starting This is because the number of winning balls to be paid out in the first starting opening 20 is larger than that in the opening 21 and the third starting opening 25. For this reason, in the normal state, in order to cause the game ball to enter the first starting opening 20, the player performs a left strike. Thereby, the game can be progressed while obtaining many winning balls based on the start-up ball entry, as compared to the case of performing a right-handed strike. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is controlled to light (display control) in a predetermined manner, and it is notified that the game ball should be fired by aiming at the left gaming area 3A (left strike instruction notification).

  The emission direction indicator 47 is composed of two LEDs of "yz", and indicates the emission direction by lighting the LEDs according to the game state. For example, in the normal state, it can be informed that it should be launched to the left gaming area as a display mode in which both LEDs are turned off, such as “y □ z □” (for example, □: turn off, □: turn on). . Also, in the short time state (first short time state, second short time state), the right game area as a display mode for lighting both LEDs, such as "y n z" (for example, □: turn off, ■: turn on). It can be informed that it should be launched.

[Main control main processing]
Next, the operation (control processing by the main control unit 80) of the gaming control microcomputer 81 will be described based on FIGS. The counter, flag, status, buffer and the like appearing 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 pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on, the gaming control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads out and executes a program of main control main processing shown in FIG. 10 from the ROM of the main control board 80. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, initialization is performed (S101). In initial setting, for example, setting of stack, setting of constant, setting of interrupt time, setting of CPU of main control board 80, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (controller for interrupt time), reset of various flags, status and counters Etc. The initial value of the flag is "0" or "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". Initial setting (S101) is performed only once after the power is turned on, and is not performed thereafter.

  Next to the initial setting (S101), the interruption is prohibited (S102), and the normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S103) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S103), updating is performed by adding one to the values of the various random number counters shown in FIG. The value of each random number counter returns to “0” when it reaches the upper limit value and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than “0”, or may be randomly changed. 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 updating process (S103) is finished, the interruption is permitted (S104). While the interrupt is permitted, execution of the interrupt processing (S105) is possible. The interrupt process (S105) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the CPU of the main control board 80, for example, in a cycle of 4 ms. Then, after the end of the interrupt processing (S105) and before the start of the interrupt processing (S105) next, the update processing of various counter values by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S103) is repeated To be executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU in the interrupt disabled state, the interrupt process (S105) is not started immediately, and is started after the interrupt is permitted (S104).

[Interrupt process]
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), a command (control signal) or the like set in an output buffer provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 in each process described below is output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, etc. Do. The command or the like output here includes information on the gaming state, the special symbol as a result of the determination, the symbol as the jackpot type, the variation pattern, and the like. The command consists of, for example, 2 bytes of information, the upper 1 byte of which is information on the type of command, and the lower 1 byte is information on the contents of the command.

  In the input process (S202) performed after the output process (S201), various sensors (a first start port sensor 20a, a second start port sensor 21a, and a third start port sensor 25a attached mainly to the pachinko gaming machine 1) , A special winning opening sensor 30a, etc. (see FIG. 5), and reads the detection signal and stores it in the output buffer of the RAM as prize ball information. Further, a detection signal from a lower plate full detection sensor (not shown) for detecting the full of the lower plate 62 is also fetched, and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as lower plate full data.

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

  Normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S203), starting opening sensor detection processing (S204) to be described later (S204), start entry ball processing (S205), general drawing operation processing (S206), special view operation processing (S207) And the number of balls-holding process (S208) and the power-off monitoring process (S209) are executed. Thereafter, the other process (S210) is executed, and the interrupt process (S105) is ended. Then, until the interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80 next, the processing of S102 to S104 of the main control main processing is repeatedly executed (see FIG. 10), and when the interrupt pulse is input (approximately 4 ms) After that, the interrupt process (S105) is executed again. In the output process (S201) of the interrupt process (S105) executed again, a command or the like set in the output buffer of the RAM in the previous interrupt process (S105) is output.

[Starting mouth sensor detection process]
As shown in FIG. 12, in the starting opening sensor detection process (S204), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the gaming ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a (S301) ). If the gaming ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S301), the processing proceeds to S305, and if the gaming ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S301), the number of normal symbol holding balls (general drawing hold) It is determined whether or not the number of, specifically, the value of a counter for counting the number of general drawing reservations provided in the RAM is less than 4 (S302).

  If the number of normal symbol holding balls is not less than 4 (NO in S302), the process proceeds to S305. On the other hand, when the number of normal symbol holding balls is less than 4 (YES in S302), "1" is added to the number of normal symbol holding balls (S303), and a normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304), the value of the normal symbol suitability determination random number counter stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM (label-TRND-H, see Figure 7 (B)) The acquired random number value (acquired information) is stored in an address space corresponding to the current number of normal symbol holding balls in the common drawing holding storage unit provided in the RAM of the main control board 80.

  In S305, it is determined whether or not the gaming ball has entered the second starting opening 21, that is, whether or not the gaming ball has been detected by the second starting opening sensor 21a (S305). If the game ball has not entered the second start opening 21 (NO in S305), the processing proceeds to S309, and if the game ball enters the second start opening 21 (YES in S305) , Special figure 2 reserve ball number (number of second special figure reserve, specifically the value of the counter for counting the number of the second special figure reserve provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) less than 4 (upper limit number) It is determined whether or not (S306). Then, when the special figure 2 holding ball number is not less than 4 (NO in S306), the processing proceeds to S309, and when the special figure 2 holding ball number is less than 4 (YES in S306), the special figure 2) Add 1 to the number of balls held (S307).

  Subsequently, special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S308) is performed. Special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S308), the value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for special symbol acceptance / rejection determination stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of RAM, random number for big hit classification decision The value of the counter (label-TRND-AS) and the value of the variation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the values of random numbers shown in FIG. 7A are acquired) Information) is stored in the address space according to the current Tokusetsu 2 reserved ball number in the second Tokusetsu storage unit 85b.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first start port 20 or the third start port 25, that is, whether the game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 20 a or the third start port sensor 25 a (S309). If the game ball has not entered the first start opening 20 or the third start opening 25 (NO in S309), the processing is completed, and the game ball enters the first start opening 20 or the third start opening 25 If it is (YES in S309), the number of special figure 1 balls held (the number of first special figure hold, specifically, the number of the first special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) It is determined whether the value) is less than 4 (the upper limit number) (S310). Then, when the special figure 1 holding ball number is not less than 4 (NO in S310), the processing ends, and when the special drawing 1 holding ball number is less than 4 (YES in S310), the special figure 1 holding ball "1" is added to the number (S311).

  Subsequently, special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S312) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312), similarly to the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value of the special symbol validity 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 variation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) are obtained (that is, the randomness shown in FIG. 7A) Numerical values are acquired), and the acquired random number values are stored in the address space according to the current Toku-zu 1 holding ball number in the first Toku-sou storage unit.

[Process when starting ball entry]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a start-in-time processing (S205) next to the start opening sensor detection processing (S204). As shown in FIG. 13, in the start entering ball processing (S205), first, it is determined whether the special figure 2 holding ball number has increased by "1" (S315). Then, when it is determined that the special figure 2 holding number of balls has increased by “1” (YES in S315), the process proceeds to S316. This corresponds to the case where “1” is added to the special view 2 holding ball number in S307 in the starting opening sensor detection process (S204) based on the game ball entering the second starting opening 21. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special figure 2 holding ball number has not increased (NO in S315), the process proceeds to S319.

  In S316, the latest acquired random number value (acquired information) acquired in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) in the immediately preceding start opening sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the second special view reserve storage unit is read ( S316). Subsequently, the acquired random number value which concerns on the read 2nd special symbol is determined (S317). In S317, among the read random number values, for the value of the random number counter for special symbol eligibility determination (special symbol eligibility determination random value), the big hit depending on the current gaming state (whether the low probability state or the high probability state) It is determined whether or not it is out of place, and if the result of the determination is a big hit, the type of the big hit is further determined. In this determination in S317, a preliminary determination (S1303, S1304) is performed prior to the yes / no determination (S1303, S1304) in the special figure 2 qualification process (S1202) described later. It corresponds to the so-called "pending read ahead". Therefore, the main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) which performs prior determination according to the special view 2 (second identification information) in S317 functions as "second prior determination means".

  In addition, prior determination of whether or not a big hit is a big hit determination table (see FIG. 8A), that is, a big hit determination table for a high probability state if it is a high probability state, a low probability state if it is a low probability state. It is possible to do by judging whether it matches with the jackpot judgment value based on the jackpot judgment table for use. In addition, as another aspect of prior determination, for example, as a variation pattern information determination table capable of determining variation pattern information, a variation pattern information determination table for a low probability state and a variation pattern information determination table for a high probability state are provided. It is also possible to make predetermination using these tables. Specifically, from the variation pattern information specified based on the acquired random number value (such as the value of the random number counter for special symbol eligibility determination) based on the starting ball entry and the variation pattern information determination table according to the gaming state, It is possible to identify (that is, determine in advance) whether or not there is a jackpot type in the case of a jackpot, whether or not a game effect with a high jackpot reliability is executed, and the like.

  Next, in S318, command data including information related to the prior determination in S317 (also referred to as "special figure 2 prior determination information" or "second prior determination information") is generated as a special figure 2 start entry command. The command is set to the output buffer of the RAM (S318). Specifically, information indicating whether or not the random value for special symbol eligibility determination matches the big hit determination value (eligibility information), information indicating the value of the big hit type determination random number counter (large hit type determination random number value), Command data including information indicating the value (fluctuation pattern random number value) of fluctuation pattern random number counter as special drawing 2 prior decision information is generated as special figure 2 start entry command, and the command is set in the output buffer (S318) . As a result, the second prior determination information can be output to the sub control unit 90. The output of the second prior determination information is possible in any of the normal state, the first short time state, the definite change state A, and the positive change state B (second short time state).

  A part or all of the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number read out in S316 may be transmitted as it is to the sub control board 90 as the special figure 2 start entry command, or the special figure 2 acquisition random number The value may not be transmitted as it is, but information acquired based on the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number (for example, the above-mentioned fluctuation pattern information etc.) may be transmitted.

  Here, by analyzing the special figure 2 start entry ball command transmitted from the main control unit 80 by the sub control unit 90, it is information related to a big hit, which is the big hit type, and which variation pattern is It is assumed that the sub control unit 90 can identify か and the like. Further, in the present embodiment, by analyzing the special figure 2 start entering ball command, it is determined in the low probability state whether or not the acquired special figure 2 acquisition random number is determined to be a big hit state when determined in the high probability state It is possible to specify whether or not to be a big hit. Thereby, the sub control unit 90 stores the received special view 2 start entry ball command as suspension (rendering effect information), predetermines the effect deferring information at a specific timing, and determines success or failure in the low probability state It is possible to determine whether or not effect holding information determined to be a big hit is stored.

  From the viewpoint of fraud prevention, among the acquired random value (acquired information) read out in S316, the special symbol pass / fail judgment random number (one aspect of the second prior judgment information) is not transmitted as it is to the sub control unit , Information (one aspect of the second prior determination information) indicating the value of the other big hit type determination random number counter (big hit type determination random number value) and the value of the variation pattern random number counter (variation pattern random number value) It is possible to generate command data including information (one aspect of the second prior determination information) indicating a result as a special view 2 start entry command and set it. The same applies to the prior determination of the special view 1 described later.

  Next, in S319, as in the case of the processing related to the above-mentioned Special Figure 2, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 holding ball number has increased by "1" (S319). Then, when it is determined that the special figure 1 holding ball number is increased by "1" (YES in S319), the process proceeds to S320. This is based on the fact that the game ball enters the first starting opening 20 or the third starting opening 25, “1” is added to the special view 1 reserved ball number at S 311 in the starting opening sensor detection process (S 204) The case is applicable. On the other hand, when it is determined in S319 that the number of special drawing 1 balls held is not increasing (NO in S319), the process is finished as it is.

  In S320, it is determined whether the second short time flag is ON (S320). The second short time flag indicates the setting state of the second short time state in which the open time extension function of the variable winning device 22 operates, and is turned on when the second short time state is set, and the second short time state is It is OFF when not set. As described above, the second time reduction state is set in the "probability change state B", and the second time reduction state is not set in the "normal state", the "first time reduction state", and the "probability change state A". It is.

  If it is determined in S320 that the second short time flag is ON, that is, if the second short time state is set (YES in S320), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S320 that the second time saving flag is OFF, that is, it is determined that the second time saving state is not set (NO in S320), the process proceeds to the process related to the predetermination after S321.

  Here, when the second short time flag is ON (in the second short state), the open time extension function in which the ball entering frequency to the second starting opening 21 increases is activated, and the judgment of the special figure 2 is made. It is in a state where it is easy to carry out (see FIG. 8B). In addition, in this embodiment, as described later, the special figure 2 reserve digest (variation display of the second special symbol) is executed prior to the special figure 1 reserve digest (first special symbol variability display) ( So-called "special figure 2 priority change machine" is used. For this reason, in the second time-shortened state (second specified gaming state), the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed. In such a configuration, for example, the special determination of the special figure 1 is performed in the second time-short state, the result is notified to the player by the effect such as the advance notice, and it is clearly indicated that the result of the preliminary determination is a big hit In the case, the player uses the priority of the special figure 2 reserve digestion, intentionally withdraws the special figure 2 reserve at any timing (by setting it as "0"), the special figure in which the result of the prior determination is shown It is possible to make technical interventions such as intentionally generating a big hit pertaining to (1). It is not preferable from the viewpoint of the fairness of the game that the player can adjust the occurrence timing of the big hit like this. Therefore, when the current gaming state is the second short time state (in the present example, the probability change state B) (YES in S320), the process related to the prior determination of the special view 1 after S321 is not performed, and this process is performed. It is supposed to finish. That is, in the second time saving state (second specific gaming state), information (also referred to as "special figure 1 prior determination information" or "first prior determination information") related to the result of prior determination of the special view 1 is a secondary. Output to the control unit 90 is disabled.

  The processes of S321 to S323 are the same as those of S316 to S318 described above, which are performed for the special view 1. That is, the latest special drawing 1 acquisition random number value (acquisition information) acquired in the special drawing 1 related random number acquisition processing (S312) in the starting opening sensor detection processing (S204) and stored in the first special drawing reservation storage unit is read ( S321), the special figure 1 acquisition random number value read out is determined in advance (S322). Then, command data including information (first prior determination information) related to this prior determination is generated as a special figure 1 start entry command, and the command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S323). As a result, in the normal state, the first short time state, and the probable change state A, the first prior determination information can be output to the sub control unit 90.

  In addition, prior determination (pending pre-reading) of S322 is performed prior to the pass / fail determination (S1603, S1604) in the special figure 1 pass / fail determination process (S1207) described later. The main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) which performs the prior determination according to the special view 1 (first special symbol) in S322 functions as a "first prior determination means".

[General operation process]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs a routine drawing operation process (S206) shown in FIG. 14 next to the start-on-stroke process (S205). In the common drawing operation processing (S206), the processing relating to the normal symbol display 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four steps, and "common drawing operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each of these steps. . Then, if the "general drawing operation status" is "1" (YES in S401), the normal symbol standby process (S402) is performed, and if the "general drawing operation status" is "2" (S401) (NO in S403, YES in S403), perform normal symbol variation processing (S404), and if the "general operation status" is "3" (NO in S401 and S403, YES in S405), the normal symbol determination The process (S406) is performed, and when the "general drawing operation status" is "4" (S401, S403, and S405 are all NO), the ordinary electric service processing (S407) is performed. The general drawing operation status is “1” in the initial setting.

[Normal pattern standby process]
As shown in FIG. 15, in the normal symbol standby process (S402), first, it is determined whether or not the number of holding balls of the normal symbol is "0" (S501), and if it is "0" (YES in S501) ), Finish this process. On the other hand, if it is not "0" (NO in S501), a normal symbol suitability determination process described later is performed (S502), and then a normal symbol variation pattern selection process is performed (S503). In the normal symbol fluctuation pattern selection process, referring to the normal symbol fluctuation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 8D, if the gaming state is the first short time state or the second short time state (specific gaming state), the normal symbol Select a normal symbol variation pattern with a variation time of 1 second. On the other hand, if the gaming state is the non-short time state (non-specified gaming state), the normal symbol fluctuation pattern of 30 seconds in which the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is selected is selected. When the normal symbol variation pattern selection processing (S503) is finished, the below-mentioned normal symbol random number shift processing (S504) is performed, then, the normal symbol variation start processing (S505) is performed, and the processing is finished. In the normal symbol variation start process, the variation display of the normal symbol is started based on the normal symbol variation pattern selected in S503, and the normal operation status is set to "2". In addition, in the normal symbol variation start process, in order to notify the sub control board 90 of the start of variation of the normal symbol, the normal symbol variation start command is set.

[Normal pattern success or failure judgment processing]
As shown in FIG. 16, in the normal symbol conformity determination process (S502), first, the value (label-TRND-H) of the random symbol counter for ordinary symbol suitability determination stored in the common drawing reserve storage unit is read (S601) . Next, it is determined whether the time saving flag is ON (ie, whether the gaming state is the time saving state) (S602). Here, regarding the determination as to whether or not the time saving flag is ON, when simply referring to the time saving flag, the first time short flag indicating the setting situation of the first time short state in which the open time extension function of the variable winning device 22 does not operate is described above. If one of them is ON, it is judged that the time saving flag is ON, and if both the first time shortening flag and the second time shortening flag are OFF, the time saving flag is ON. It is determined not to be the same (same below). That is, the process of S602 is a process of determining whether or not the current gaming state is the specific gaming state (entering ball easy state).

  When it is determined in S602 that the time saving flag is ON, that is, it is determined that the time saving state is (specific gaming state) (YES in S602), a table for time saving state among the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. A high-probability standard-compliance determination is made based on (the hit determination value is “0” to “239”) (S604), and the process proceeds to S605. That is, it is determined whether or not the value (label-TRND-H) of the read random symbol counter for normal symbol suitability determination matches any of the hit determination values. On the other hand, when it is determined in S602 that the time saving flag is not ON, that is, it is in the non time saving state (in the non specific gaming state) (NO in S602), the non-standard symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. The low probability general drawing decision is made based on the time saving state table (the hit determination value is “0”, “1”) (S603), and the process proceeds to S605. Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the regular drawing match determination (S603, S604) is a hit (per common drawing) (S605), and if it is determined that the result is a release (NO in S605), the stop display is removed A normal symbol (generally out-of-figure symbol) is determined (S606), and the process is finished. On the other hand, when it is determined in S605 that the hit (per common figure) is determined (YES in S605), a stop symbol is displayed to determine a normal symbol (per common figure) (S607), and the common hit flag is turned on (S608) ), Finish the process. In the present embodiment, since the non-short time state is a gaming state in which the player should hit the left, basically, the game ball does not pass through the gate 28 in the non-time short state. Therefore, in the non-time-short state, as long as the player is making a left hit, the regular drawing match determination (low probability common drawing match determination) is not performed.

[Normal pattern random number shift process]
As shown in FIG. 17, in the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), first, the number of normal symbol holding balls is decremented by 1 (S701). Next, the storage location of each normal drawing reservation in the common drawing reservation 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 pending storage in the popular drawing reserve storage unit, is made empty ("0"), that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth common drawing reserved is cleared to 0 (S703). ), Finish the process. In this way, the general drawing hold is made to be digested in the holding order.

[Process during normal symbol change]
As shown in FIG. 18, in the normal symbol change processing (S404), first, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol change time has elapsed (S801), and if it has not elapsed (NO at S801), the processing ends. . On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S801), the normal symbol variation stop command is set (S802), and the common drawing operation status is set to "3" (S803). Then, other processing such as stopping the fluctuation display of the normal symbol with the display result according to the determination result of the random number for normal / non-standard determination or not is performed (S804), and this processing Finish.

[Normal pattern confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 19, in the normal symbol determination process (S406), first, it is determined whether a common drawing hit flag is ON (S901). If the per-model-diagram flag is not ON (NO in S901), the per-model diagram operation status is set to "1" (S905), and the process ends. On the other hand, if the general drawing hit flag is ON (YES in S901), it is then determined whether the second short time flag is ON, that is, whether the second short time is in progress (S902). When it is determined that the second short time flag is ON (YES in S902), that is, when the current gaming state is the second short time state (probable change state B), the variable winning device 22 (second starting opening 21) The above-mentioned second open pattern is set as the open pattern of step S903). The second opening pattern is an opening pattern in which "6.0 seconds" opening (long opening) is performed once as described above (see FIG. 44). Therefore, "1" is set to the second start opening opening counter that counts the number of times the second start opening 21 is opened.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the second time saving flag is not ON (is OFF) (NO in S902), that is, the current gaming state is the normal state or the first time short state (first time shortening state, definite change state A When the variable winning device 22 (the second starting opening 21) is opened, the above-mentioned first opening pattern is set (S906). The first opening pattern is an opening pattern in which opening ("short opening") of "0.5 seconds" is performed twice with an interval (closing time of "60 seconds") as described above (see FIG. 44). Therefore, "2" is set to the second start opening opening counter. Then, following the set of open patterns (S 903, S 906), the general drawing operation status is set to “4” (S 904), and this processing ends.

[Normal electric role processing]
As shown in FIG. 20, in the normal motorized symbol processing (S407), first, it is determined whether or not the end flag per common drawing is ON (S1001). The end-of-round-drawing flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second starting opening 21 has ended in the auxiliary game executed as a hit.

  If the per-model-drawing end flag is not ON (NO in S1001), it is determined whether the second starting port 21 is open (S1002). If it is not in the open state (NO in S1002), it is determined whether it is time to open the second starting port 21 (S1003) (S1003). If not (NO in S1003), the process is finished. If it is (YES in S1003), the second start port 21 is opened (S1004), and the process is finished. On the other hand, if the second start port 21 is being opened (YES in S1002), it is determined in advance whether it is time to close the second start port 21 (that is, after the second start port 21 is opened). (S1005), and if it has not been reached (NO in S1005), the processing is ended, and if it has been reached (YES in S1005), the second starting 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 open counter is decremented by 1 (S1007), and whether the value of the second start port open counter is "0" or not It determines (S1008). If it is not "0" (NO in S1008), the process is finished to open the second starting port 21 again. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S1008), the per-diagram completion processing is performed to terminate the per-diagram per-game (auxiliary game) (S1009), and the per-diagram completion flag is set (S1010) Finish. The second start opening opening counter becomes “0” when the opening of the second start opening 21 (opening operation of the movable member 23) is performed once in the second time short state, and the normal state or the first time short In the state, when the opening of the second start port 21 is made twice, it becomes "0".

  On the other hand, if the end flag per common drawing in S1001 is ON (YES in S1001), the opening operation of the second starting port 21 has been completed the number of times set in S903 or S906. The hit end flag is turned off (S1011), the common drawing hit flag is turned off (S1012), the common drawing operation status is set to "1" (S1013), and the processing is ended. Thus, in the next interrupt process, the normal symbol standby process (S402) is executed again as the common drawing operation process (S206).

[Special figure operation processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the gaming control microcomputer 81 performs special drawing operation processing (S207) next to the general drawing operation processing (S206). In the special figure operation process (S207), as shown in FIG. 21, the process relating to the special symbol display 41 and the big winning device 31 is divided into four stages, Assigned 4 ". Then, if the "special figure operation status" is "1" (YES in S1101), the special symbol standby process (S1102) is performed, and if the "special figure operation status" is "2" (S1101) (NO in S1103, YES in S1103), the special symbol change process (S1104) is performed, and if the "special drawing operation status" is "3" (NO in S1101 and S1103, YES in S1105), the special symbol is confirmed The processing (S1106) is performed, and when the "special drawing operation status" is "4" (S1101, S1103 and S1105 are all NO), special electric combination processing (S1107) as a big hit game is performed. The special view operation status is “1” in the initial setting.

[Special symbol standby process]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the special symbol standby process (S1102), first, it is determined whether or not the number of holding balls in the second starting opening 21 (ie, the number of special drawing 2 balls held) is “0” (S1201) ). Special figure 2 If the number of balls held is "0" (YES in S1201), that is, if there is no storage of the random number counter value obtained due to the ball entering the second starting port 21, the first start It is determined whether the number of holding balls in the mouth 20 (i.e., the number of special drawing 1 balls held) is "0" (S1206). And, when the special figure 1 reservation ball number is also “0” (YES in S1206), that is, when 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 process of setting the display screen 7a of the display device 7 as the standby screen (during the demonstration screen for customer waiting) (S1211), and if the process of setting the standby screen is in progress (YES in S1211) If the process is finished and it is not in the process of setting the standby screen (NO in S1211), the standby screen setting process is executed to display the standby screen (S1212).

  In the case where the special figure 2 holding ball number is not "0" in S1201 (NO in S1201), that is, when there is one or more storage of the random number counter value obtained due to the ball entering the second starting port 21. The special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202), the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203), the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), and the special figure 2 variation start process (S1205) described later are performed in this order. Moreover, when the special figure 2 reservation number of balls is "0" but the special figure 1 number of holding spheres is not "0" (YES in S1201, NO in S1206), that is, the random number counter value related to the second starting port 21 Although there is no memory, when there is one or more memory of the random number counter value acquired due to the ball entering the first starting opening 20, the special figure 1 matching process (S1207), special figure 1 fluctuation described later. The 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. As described above, in the present embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol based on the first special view reservation is performed only when the second special view reservation is "0" (YES in S1201). That is, digestion of the second special figure reserve (variation display of the second special symbol, determination of second special symbol equivalence) is for digestion of the first special figure reserve (variation display of the first special symbol, first special symbol equivalence determination) It is executed with priority. And, in this embodiment, it is more for the player than the determination of success or failure based on the first special figure suspension (the determination of the first special symbol on the basis of the first special figure suspension). It is likely to be a big hit of profits (see FIG. 8 (B)).

[Special figure 2 success or failure judgment processing]
As shown in FIG. 23, in the special view 2 qualification determination process (S1202), first, as the determination value, the lowermost area of the second special view reserve storage unit 85b of the RAM (that is, the first of the second special view reserve) The value (label -TRND-A) of the (oldest stored) special symbol pass / fail judgment random number counter stored in the RAM area corresponding to () is read out (S 1301). Next, it is determined whether the probability change flag is ON, that is, whether the probability state is high (S1302). If it is not a high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, if it is a low probability state, a big hit determination table for a low probability state (big hit determination value is “3” in the big hit determination table shown in FIG. Whether or not it is judged on the basis of and “397”) (S1303). On the other hand, if the state is a high probability state (YES in S1302), the success / failure determination is performed based on the big hit determination table for the high probability state among the big hit determination tables (S1304). In the jackpot determination table for high probability state, the jackpot judgment values are “3”, “53”, “113”, “173”, “227”, “281”, “337”, “337”, “397”, “449”, It is said to be "503".

  When it is determined that the result of the big hit determination (S1303, S1304) is "big hit" (YES in S1305), the value of the big hit type determination random number counter (label-TRND-AS) is read, and it is shown in FIG. Determine the big hit type based on the big hit type determination table shown (S1307), determine the big hit symbol based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (S1308), set the big hit flag ON (S1309), and finish the process . On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the big hit determination (S1303, S1304) is not a "big hit" (NO in S1305), the outlying symbol is determined (S1306), and the process is finished. In addition, in the case of the success or failure judgment pertaining to the first special symbol, the jackpot type is determined using the jackpot classification determination table for the first special symbol, and in the case of the success / failure determination according to the second special symbol, for the second special symbol The big hit type determination table is used to determine the big hit type. Here, the big hit determination (special symbol suitability determination) or the big hit type determination determination may be referred to as "determination", or the big hit determination may be made, including which big hit symbol it will be called "determination". Good. Also, these results may be referred to as "determination results". The main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81), which performs the determination of success (determination of a big hit) and the determination of symbol etc. pertaining to the second special symbol by the special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202), is used as "second determination means". It works.

  Here, the round indicator 45 is composed of two LEDs of a 6R lamp and a 16R lamp (see FIG. 4). Then, for example, in the case of the 6R big hit, the 6R lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding big hit symbol is determined and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is as in “6 16 R Δ”. When the 16R big hit occurs, the 16R lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding big hit symbol is displayed. Specifically, a display mode such as “6Δ16R ▲” is obtained.

[Special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing]
In the special symbol standby process (FIG. 22), next to the special figure 2 success or failure determination process (S1202), the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process is performed (S1203). As shown in FIG. 24 and FIG. 25, in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S 1203), first, whether or not the gaming state is the short time state (first short time state or second short time state) (first time short flag Alternatively, it is determined whether or not the second short time flag is ON (S1401). As a result, if it is determined that the time saving state is not set (the first time saving flag and the second time saving flag are OFF) (NO in S1401), that is, if the non-time saving state, then the big hit flag is ON or not Is determined (S1402). When it is determined in S1402 that the big hit flag is ON (YES in S1402), the non-short time state big hit table (a portion corresponding to the non short time and big hit in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9) is referred to. A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1403). In the present embodiment, any one of the fluctuation patterns P1 to P3 is selected. In the present embodiment, once the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined. Next, the process proceeds to the processing of S1404.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S1402 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1402), it is then determined whether the number of reservations for the second special symbol is "1" or "2" (S1405). Since the number of reservations here is the number of storages including the information for which the fluctuation pattern is determined by the present process, the number of storages for suspension is set to any value of “1” to “4”. Then, when it is determined in S1405 that the number of reservations is "1" or "2" (YES in S1405), the first table for the number of reservations being missed (outside the short-time state of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the part corresponding to the number of balls "1, 2" (S1406). In the present embodiment, one of the variation patterns P4 to P7 is selected. On the other hand, when it is determined in S1405 that the number of reservations is not "1" or "2", that is, "3" or "4" (NO in S1405), the second table for the number of reservations deviated (variation pattern shown in FIG. 9) The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the non-time-short state and out of the table and the part corresponding to the holding ball number "3, 4" (S1407) . In the present embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P8 to P11 is selected. Further, the table for first number-of-holds deviation is set to have a high probability of selecting a fluctuation pattern of a relatively long fluctuation time as compared with the second number-of-retentions table. Furthermore, the shortest selectable fluctuation time (12000 ms) is also set to be longer than that of the second hold number deviation table (4000 ms).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S1401 described above that the short time state (the first short time state or the second short time state) is determined (YES in S1401), it is determined whether the big hit flag is ON (S1408). As a result, when it is determined that the big hit flag is ON (YES in S1408), the variation pattern is referred to with reference to the time saving state big hit table (part corresponding to the short status and big hit in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). The variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1409). In the present embodiment, any one of the fluctuation patterns P12 to P14 is selected.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S1408 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1408), it is then determined whether the number of reservations is "1" (S1410). The number of reservations here is also the same as that described above, and the number of reservations is one of “1” to “4”. If it is determined in S1410 that the number of reservations is “1” (YES in S1410), the third table for the number of reservations being out of status (outside of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. Section) to select a fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label -TRND-T1) (S1411). In the present embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P15 to P18 is selected. When it is determined in S1410 that the number of reservations is not "1", that is, the number of reservations is any of "2" to "4" (NO in S1410), the fourth table for the number of reservations being removed (FIG. The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the time-short state and out of the variation pattern table shown and the part corresponding to the number of holding balls "2 to 4" S1411). In the present embodiment, any one of the fluctuation patterns P19 to P22 is selected. Here, the fluctuation pattern selected in the short time condition and out of the state is more likely to be selected as a short fluctuation pattern as compared with the fluctuation pattern selected in the non-time short state and the time out. There is. This is to accelerate the digesting speed of the Tokusetsu reservation (make the game during time saving quickly progress) by allowing the short fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation time to be selected more frequently in the time saving state.

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

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

  After the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204) is executed, the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) shown in FIG. 22 is executed. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205), while setting the special figure operation status to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the variable display of the second special symbol is started. The main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) performing this special view 2 change start process (S1205) functions as a "second identification information control means" for changing and displaying the second special symbol (second identification information) It is a thing.

  In the special symbol standby process (S1102) of FIG. 22, when the special figure 2 reserve ball number is "0" and the special figure 1 reserve ball number is not "0" (YES in S1201, NO in S1206) The special figure 1 pass / fail judgment 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 success or failure judgment processing]
As shown in FIG. 27, in the special view 1 determination processing (S1207), processing (S1601 to S1609) is performed in the same flow as the special view 2 determination processing (S1202) shown in FIG. Therefore, the detailed description of this process is omitted. However, since this process is a process relating to the special figure 1, in S1601 the lowermost area of the first special view reserve storage unit 85a of the RAM (that is, the RAM area corresponding to the first first special view reserve). A process is performed by reading out the stored special symbol pass / fail judgment random number counter value (label-TRND-A). The main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81), which performs a determination of acceptance (a big hit determination) or a symbol determination pertaining to the first special symbol according to the special figure 1 acceptance determination process (S1207), serves as a "first determination means". It works.

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

[Special figure 1 random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 30, in the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), first, the special figure 1 holding ball number is decremented by 1 (S1801). Next, the storage locations of the various counter values in the first special image storage unit are shifted downward by one (S2002). Then, "0" is set in the uppermost address space of the first special view storage unit, that is, (when the upper limit number is stored) the RAM area corresponding to the fourth of the first special view hold 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) shown in FIG. 22 is executed. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210), while setting the special figure operation status to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is started. The main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) performing this special view 1 change start process (S1210) functions as a "first identification information control means" to change and display the first special symbol (first identification information). It is a thing.

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

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

  If it is determined in S1907 that the time saving flag is ON (S1907) and it is determined that the time saving flag is ON (the first time short flag or the second time short flag is ON) (YES in S1907) Then, subtract 1 from the value of the time reduction counter that counts the number of times of variation display of the special symbol performed during the short state (S1908), and determine whether the value of the time reduction counter is "0" (S1909), If it is “0” (YES in S1909), the short time flag which has been ON until then is turned OFF (S1910), and the process proceeds to the processing of S1911. Also, when it is determined that the time saving flag is not ON (the first time saving flag and the second time saving flag are OFF) (NO in S1907), and when it is determined that the value of the time saving counter is not "0" (S1909) NO), the process proceeds to the processing of S1911. In addition, when the time short flag determined to be ON in S1907 is the first time short flag, when the variation display of the special symbol is executed 100 times in the first time short state, the value of the time short counter is "0". It becomes. On the other hand, if the time short flag determined to be ON in S1907 is the second time short flag, and the variation display of the special symbol is executed 10,000 times in the second time short state, the value of the time short counter is “ Although it becomes 0 ", it is unlikely that the variation display of the special symbol is executed 10,000 times without the occurrence of a big hit in the second time short state.

  In S1911, the special view operation status is set to "3" (S1911). Then, other processing such as stopping the variation display of the special symbol based on the determination result of the special symbol suitability determination random number and the jackpot type determination random number is performed (S1912), and this processing is ended.

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

  In S2009, a large winning opening opening pattern according to the determined type (type) of the big hit is set (S2009), and the process proceeds to S2010. Here, as described above, since the opening pattern of the big winning opening is determined according to the type of the big hit, the big winning opening opening pattern corresponding to the big hit decided this time is set (see FIG. 6). And in each big hit game, opening operation of big winning a prize opening 30 which is based on the big winning a prize opening opening pattern which is set with S2009 is executed.

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

  After setting the opening command, the opening period of the big hit game is started (S2011), and the special feature 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 view operation status is set to "1" (S2013), and the process is ended. In addition, the opening period is a period set before the start of the opening operation of the big winning opening in the big hit game and after the change display of the special symbol (rendering symbol) can not be executed, “the starting period It is also called. In addition, the effect to be executed in this "start period" is also referred to as "start effect (opening effect)". In this embodiment, the opening period (opening time) is determined by the type of the determined big hit and the gaming state when the big hit is determined (that is, when the big hit symbol is stopped). The opening period can be specified by the above-mentioned opening command. Therefore, the sub control unit 90 having received the opening command can perform the opening effect based on the jackpot type and the opening period specified by the opening command.

[Special electric role processing (big hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 33, in the special electric symbol processing (S1107), first, it is determined whether the probability change flag is ON (S2101), and when it is determined that the probability change flag is ON (YES in S2101), The probability change flag is turned off (S2102), and then it is determined whether the time saving flag is on (S2103). If it is determined in S2103 that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S2103), the time short flag (first time short flag or second time short flag) that is ON is turned OFF (S2104), and the process proceeds to S2105. Do. If it is determined in S2101 that the probable change flag is not ON (NO in S2101), the processing proceeds to S2103 without performing the processing of S2102, and the time saving flag is not ON in S2103 (a first time short flag and a second time short flag Is determined to be OFF) (NO in S2103), the process proceeds to S2105 without performing the process of S2104. That is, during the execution of the big hit game, it is controlled to the low probability state and the non-short time state.

  Next, it is determined whether the big hit end flag is ON (S2105). The big hit end flag is a flag indicating that all operation processing (opening process of the big winning opening 30) of the big winning device 31 in the big hit game is finished (big hit game is finished). If the big hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), it is then determined whether it is the start time of the round (S2106). This determination is made based on the winning opening opening pattern set for each jackpot type described above. For example, if it is before the start of the first round, it is determined whether or not it is time to finish the opening period and execute the first opening process of the first round. Moreover, if it is after having already started the 1st round, it will be judged by whether the previous round ended and the predetermined interval period has ended.

  When it is determined in S2106 that the round start time is reached (YES in S2106), a round start command of the corresponding round is set (S2107), and a special winning opening opening process is performed (S2108). As a result, the special winning opening 30 is opened and a predetermined round is started. In S2107, a round start command capable of specifying the starting round is set, such as "1R start command" for the start of the first round, and "2R start command" for the start of the second round. . The set round start command is transmitted to the sub control unit 90 by the output process of S201. In the special winning opening opening process of S2108, the special winning opening 30 is opened based on the special winning opening opening pattern determined according to the type of the big hit to be executed, that is, the special winning opening opening pattern set in S2009 described above. The opening and closing member 32 is operated (opened).

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

  In S2112, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening opening operation is being executed, that is, whether the special winning opening opened by the processing of S2108 is still open (during a round game) (S2112). As a result, when it is determined that the special winning opening opening operation is not being performed (round game) (NO in S2112), the processing proceeds to S2116, and it is determined that the special winning opening opening operation is being performed (round game) If it is determined (YES in S2112), it is determined whether a termination condition (round termination condition) of the round game being executed is satisfied (S2113).

  Here, as the round end condition of the present embodiment, (1) opening time (for example, 25 seconds) of the special winning opening determined in the running round game, that is, execution time of the round game has passed, (2) Two conditions are defined: a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls having entered a predetermined number in the large winning opening in the round game under execution. Then, when one of the conditions is satisfied, the round end condition is satisfied based on the previously satisfied condition. If it is determined in S2113 that the round end condition is not satisfied (NO in S2113), the process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the round end condition is satisfied in S2113 (YES in S2113), the round end command of the corresponding round is set (S2114), and the process proceeds to S2115. In S2114, a round end command capable of specifying a round to be ended is set, such as "1R end command" 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 S2115, the special winning opening closing process is performed (S2115), and the opening / closing member 32 of the special winning opening 30 is operated (closing operation) to set the special winning opening 30 in a closing state. Also, in the special winning opening closing process, a closing time for keeping the special winning opening 30 in a closed state, that is, an interval time is set. Next, in S2116, it is determined whether the interval time has elapsed (S2116), and when it is determined that the interval time has not elapsed (during the interval period) (NO in S2116), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2116 that the interval time has elapsed (YES in S2116), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2117), and it is determined whether the value of the round counter is "0" (S2118) ). If it is determined in S2118 that the value of the round counter is not "0" (NO in S2118), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the round counter is “0” (YES in S2118), the big hit end command is set as the big hit end processing for ending the big hit game (S2119) and the big hit ending period is started. (S2120), the big hit end flag is turned ON (S2121), and the process is finished. In addition, the value of the round counter becomes “0” when all round games in the big hit game to be executed are finished.

  In S2119, an ending command according to the gaming state at the time of the present big hit, the type of the present big hit, the playing state after the big hit game, etc. is selected from among a plurality of ending commands set in advance. The command is set. The type of ending command set in this way determines the ending period (ending time) to be executed (set). The ending period is a period set after all opening operations of the large winning opening 30 in the big hit game are finished and before the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol) can be performed, “the ending period It is also called. During the ending period (end period), the special winning opening 30 is closed. The effect to be executed in this "end period" is also referred to as "end effect" (ending effect).

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

  If it is determined in S2105 that the big hit end flag is ON (YES in S2105), since the final round in the big hit game is finished, whether or not the big hit ending time has elapsed, ie, the above-mentioned S2120 It is determined whether it is the end timing of the ending period started in the process (S2122), and when it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2122), the process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2122), the big hit end flag is turned OFF (S2123), and a gaming state setting process (S2124) described later is performed. Next, the big hit flag is turned off (S2125), the special view operation status is set to "1" (S2126), and the process is ended. Thereby, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special view operation process (FIG. 21). The main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the special electric character processing (S1107) described above functions as "special game execution means".

[Playing state setting process]
As shown in FIG. 34, in the gaming state setting process (S2124), first, it is determined whether or not the big hit game which has ended this time relates to a probability variation big hit (S2201). In the present embodiment, as described above, since three types of 6R first big hit, 6R second big hit and 16th fourth big hit are considered as positive change big hits, in S2201, which of the three types falls under? It is determined whether or not. Then, if it is determined that it is the probability variation big hit that this time ended (YES in S2201), the probability variation flag is turned ON (S2202), and "10,000" is set in the probability variation counter (S2203).

  Next, in S2204, it is determined whether or not the big hit game ended this time relates to the 6R second big hit among the probability variation big hits (S2204), and it is determined that it is the 6R second big hit (S2204) (YES), the first short time flag is set to ON (S2205), and "10,000" is set in the short time counter (S2207), and the process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not related to the 6R second big hit (NO in S2204), that is, if the big hit game ended this time is related to the 6R first big hit or the 16th fourth big hit, the second short time flag is turned ON. (S2206), and set "10,000" in the time reduction counter (S2207), and the process is ended. As described above, when the big hit game pertaining to the 6R second big hit among the definite variation big hits is over, the gaming state thereafter becomes the “high probability state and the first short time state” (probable change state A), and the 6R first big hit When the big hit game concerned is over and the big hit game concerning 16R fourth big hit is finished, the game state after that becomes “high probability state and second time short state” (probable change state B).

  Here, the value to be set in the probability variation counter is the number of times that the special symbol pass / fail determination with high probability can be performed. The value of "10,000" (10,000 times) set in this embodiment is the big hit probability in the high probability state, the business hours during the day of the game arcade, and the special feature on / off judgment that can be performed within the business hours. Considering the number of times, it is substantially the same as guaranteeing a high probability state until the next big hit occurs or business hours end. Therefore, when the gaming state is set to the high probability state, the high probability state may be guaranteed until the next big hit occurs (which is substantially the same). Also, when the probability change flag is ON, "10,000" is also set to the time saving counter, so while the high probability state is set, the time saving state (open extension state) is also set. The Rukoto.

  As in the present embodiment, the value of "10,000" is set to the probability variation counter and the time reduction counter, and the "high probability state and first time short state" or "high probability state and “2 o'clock short state” may be set, and when the probability change flag and the time short flag are ON, “high probability state and first time short state” until the next big hit occurs without setting a value in the counter Control that sets “high probability state and second short state” may be adopted. Also, for example, "10,000" is set in the probability change counter and "100" is set in the time reduction counter, "100" is set in the probability change counter, and "200" is set in the time reduction counter, etc. The value set in the probability variation counter may be different from the value set in the time saving counter. In this case, since the gaming state until the next big hit occurs may be changed, for example, there is a possibility that either the definite change state or the time saving state may be ended first before the next big hit occurrence. It is possible to obtain

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2201 that it is not a definite variation big hit (NO in S2201), that is, if it is a big hit game that ends this time a non-probability variation big hit (usually a big hit), the first variation is not set. The time saving flag is set to ON (S2208), and the time saving counter is set to "100" (S2207), and the process is ended. In this embodiment, as described above, two types of the 6R third big hit and the 16R fifth big hit are non-probability variation big hits (usually a big hit), so when the big hit game related to these two types is over, The gaming state is "low probability state and first short time state" (first short time state). This gaming state ends when either of the following conditions is satisfied: the variation display of the special symbol is performed 100 times (the special symbol hit / not determination is performed 100 times) and the next big hit occurs. . In addition, a time saving counter and a probability variation counter count the number of times which added the number of change displays of the 1st special symbol, and the number of change displays of the 2nd special symbol. The main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the above-described game state setting process (S2124) functions as "game state setting means".

[Holding ball processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the gaming control microcomputer 81 performs a holding ball number process (S208) next to the special drawing operation process (S207). As shown in FIG. 35, in the holding ball number process (S208), first, the special drawing 1 holding ball number, the special drawing 2 holding ball number and the normal symbol holding ball number stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 are read (S2501). Next, the data of the number of balls held (the number of balls command for holding the number information of the held balls to the sub control board 90 etc.) is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2502). The data relating to the number of balls held (the number of balls command) is output by the output process (S201) in the next interrupt process (S105), and the data relating to the number of balls held (number ball command) The setting to the output buffer (S2502) and the output processing (S201) are sequentially performed. If the sub control unit 90 that has received the holding ball number command determines that the special drawing holding ball number has increased or decreased based on the received holding ball number command, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is displayed accordingly. The display content of the effect hold display area (the first effect hold display area 9c, the second effect hold display area 9d) in the above is updated.

  Specifically, for example, when the special drawing 1 holding ball number increases by 1 from “3” to “4”, the first effect holding 9 a corresponding to the special drawing 1 holding ball number “4” for the increased amount It is additionally displayed in the first effect suspension display area 9c. Moreover, when the number of special figure 1 holding balls decreases from 1 to 2 from 2 (that is, when the first special figure holding is digested), the left end of the first effect holding display area 9c (the special figure 1 holding The first effect hold 9a displayed in the place corresponding to the number of balls “1” (see FIG. 3) is moved to the change pending display area 9e (see FIG. 3), and accordingly the first effect hold The first effect hold 9a displayed in the display area 9c is moved (shifted) to the left by one.

  In addition, about data of special figure reservation number of balls when special figure reservation number of balls is added, ie, data of special figure reservation number of balls with generation of start entering ball (start winning combination), to the above-mentioned starting entering ball command It is good also as what sets the number-of-balls holding ball command which shows the number of special figure reservation balls after addition or addition (after starting entering ball) in an output buffer with a starting entering ball command. In addition, for the data of the number of holding balls when the number of special drawing holding balls is subtracted, that is, the data of the number of special drawing holding balls accompanying the start of fluctuation of special symbol (digestion of special drawing holding), It is also possible to set a holding ball number command indicating the number of special drawing holding balls after inclusion or subtraction (after special drawing holding digestion) in the output buffer together with the change start command.

[Power off monitoring process]
As shown in FIG. 11, the gaming control microcomputer 81 performs a power-off monitoring process (S209) next to the number-of-held-balls process (S208). As shown in FIG. 36, in the power-off monitoring process (S209), it is first determined whether or not the power-off signal is input (S2601). If there is no input (NO in S2601), the process is ended. On the other hand, if there is an input of a power-off signal (YES in S2601), the current state of the gaming machine (whether or not it is a probability change, whether or not a hit game is in progress, While storing data on RAM etc. in the RAM (S2602), the power-off flag is turned ON (S2603), and thereafter loop processing is performed without returning to the interrupt processing (FIG. 11).

[Sub control main process]
Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 (control processing by the sub control unit 90) will be described based on FIGS. The counter, the flag, the status, the buffer, the timer and the like appearing in the description of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (sub control unit). When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub control board 90 reads a program of sub control main processing shown in FIG. 37 from the ROM of the sub control board 90 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the sub control main processing, CPU initialization processing is first performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), setting of stack, setting of constant, setting of CPU 92, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (controller for interrupt time) and the like, various flags, reset of status and counter, 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). As a result, when it is determined that the content of the RAM is not normal (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub control board 90 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to S4004. If it is determined that the contents of the RAM are normal (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 content of the RAM is not normal even if the power-off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub control board 90 is initialized. If the power-off signal is turned on but the contents of the RAM are kept normal (YES in S4002), the RAM is not initialized. When the RAM is initialized, various flags, statuses and counter values are reset.

  These steps S4001 to S4003 are executed only once (when the power is turned on) after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter. Further, in the present embodiment, also in the effect control microcomputer 91, the same process as the power off monitoring process (S209) by the game control microcomputer 81 shown in FIG. Then, data relating to the effect control at that time is stored in the RAM of the sub control board 90. That is, data related to effect control at the time of power failure such as a power failure is backed up. For this reason, unless the initialization of the RAM of the sub control board 90 (S4003) is performed at the time of power-on (at the time of power-off recovery) after recovery from power failure such as power failure, State returns to the state before the power failure occurred. In addition, it is also possible to set it as the structure which does not back up at the time of a power failure about the data which concern on presentation control. Also, for example, a fluctuation number counter to be referred to when executing an effect that displays the number of remaining fluctuation until the finalization state or time saving state ends, or a round number counter to refer to when executing an effect that displays round numbers during a big hit game, It is also possible to use a configuration in which specific data among data related to effect control such as effect hold information described later is a target of backup, and other data is not backed up.

  In S4004, the interrupt is inhibited. 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. For the random number for effect determination, the random number for change effect determination for determining the aspect (fluctuation effect pattern) of the effect pattern game effect to be executed, the random number for advance announcement effect determination for determining the advance effect, the effect pattern determination for determining the effect pattern There are random numbers etc. The method of updating the random number can be the same method as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. In addition, when updating the random numbers, the random number values may be added two by two instead of one by one. The effect determination random number is acquired at a predetermined timing. As this timing, for example, when a control signal (starting ball entry command) for notifying that there is a starting ball entry from the main control board 80 is transmitted, or a control signal for notifying the start of fluctuation from the main control board 80 ( When a change start command is transmitted, it can be set when determining a change effect pattern to be described later. The storage place of the acquired effect determination random number is a predetermined random number counter value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub control board 90.

  When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands (control signals) stored in an output buffer (also referred to as "sub output buffer") in the RAM of the sub control board 90 are compared with the image control board 100, the voice control board 106 and the lamp. It transmits to the control board which becomes the corresponding command transmission destination among the control boards 107. Each control board (each control unit) which has received the command uses various effect devices (image display device 7, speaker 67, board lamp 5, frame lamp 66, movable decoration member 14 etc.) according to the received command. Performs effects (effect pattern game effects, special game effects relating to a big hit game, etc.).

  Next, in S4007, the interrupt is permitted (S4007). While the interrupt is permitted, execution of the reception interrupt process (S4008), the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is possible. Thereafter, S4004 to S4007 are looped. By executing these control processes, control of display of effect symbols and the like executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 (effect symbol display area 7b), control of lighting of various lamps, operation of the movable decorative member It becomes possible to perform control, audio output control from a speaker, etc.

[Receive interrupt processing]
As shown in FIG. 38, in the reception interrupt process (S4008), whether the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON or not, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is sent to the external INT input portion of the effect control microcomputer 91. It is determined whether it has been input (S4101). As a result, when it is determined 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). Finish the process. The reception interrupt process (S4008) is a process that is executed prior to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[2 ms timer interrupt processing]
The 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is a process that is executed each time an interrupt pulse of 2 msec cycle is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 39, in the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, input processing is performed to create switch data (edge data and level data) based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switches 63c and 63d (S4201) ). The switch data indicates the presence or absence (ON, OFF) of each of the first effect button 63a and the second effect button 63b, and is provided for execution of the operation corresponding effect based on the operation of the effect button 63. is there. Next, a lamp data output process (S4202) for outputting lamp data for causing the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 to emit light, and drive data for driving the movable decorative member 14 (electrical drive source) And drive data output processing (S4203). The lamp data and the drive data are created by a 10 ms timer interrupt process described later. Then, a watchdog timer process is performed to reset the watchdog timer (S4204).

[10 ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is a process that is executed each time an interrupt pulse of 10 msec cycle is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 40, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, a reception command analysis process (S4302) described later is performed. Next, switch status acquisition processing is performed to store the switch data created in the 2 ms timer interrupt processing described above in the RAM of the sub control board 90 as switch data for 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4303), and stored in the switch status acquisition processing. Switch to set display of display screen 7a, operation of movable decorative member 14, light emission of decorative lamps (panel lamp 5, frame lamp 66, etc.), etc. (that is, execution of operation corresponding effects) based on the switch data A process is performed (S4304). Thereafter, other processing such as updating of the effect determination random number is executed (S4305).

[Receive command analysis process]
As shown in FIG. 41, in the received command analysis process (S4302), first, it is determined whether or not the start entry ball command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4395). As a result, when it is determined that the start entry ball command has not been received (NO in S4395), the processing proceeds to S4401, and when it is determined that the start entry ball command has been received (YES in S4395), effect hold information related The process (S4400) is performed, and the process proceeds to the process of S4401.

  In the effect pending information related process (S4400), first, various information (pre-judgment result, big hit type decision) included in start entry ball command (special figure 1 start entry ball command or special view 2 start entry ball command) received in S4395 Information related to random number values, fluctuation pattern random number values, etc. That is, pre-read information.) Special symbol types (first special symbol, second special symbol) and transmission / reception start command (special command) According to the number of balls reserved in the figure, it is stored in a predetermined effect holding information storage area of the RAM of the sub control board 90 in a shift memory format. For example, when the received start entering ball command is a special view 1 start entering ball command corresponding to the number of holding balls "4" of the special figure 1, the prior determination result or the jackpot type included in the special view 1 start entering ball command Information related to etc. is stored as an area corresponding to the number of reservations "4" in the special figure 1 effect holding information storage area as special figure 1 effect holding information (special figure 1 pending prefetch information, first prior determination information). Also, for example, when the received start entering ball command is the special figure 2 start entering ball command corresponding to the number of holding balls “3” of the special figure 2, the prior determination result or the big hit included in the special view 2 start entering ball command Information related to the type etc. is stored as an area corresponding to the number of reservations "3" in the special figure 2 effect pending information storage area as a special figure 2 effect pending information (special figure 2 pending prefetch information, second prior determination information) . The effect suspension information (pre-judgment information) stored in this way is used to execute various effects such as a fluctuation effect, a notice effect, and an effect mode.

  The effect hold information stored in the effect hold information storage area is sequentially deleted from the one corresponding to the special view hold as the special view hold is settled. That is, the special view 1 effect hold information stored in the special view 1 effect hold information storage area is sequentially deleted from the first effect hold information corresponding to the special view 1 hold with the completion of the special view 1 hold. Similarly, the special view 2 effect hold information stored in the special view 2 effect hold information storage area is sequentially deleted from the second effect hold information corresponding to the special view 2 hold with the completion of the special view 2 hold. . At this time, if other effect hold information is stored in the effect hold information storage area even after the effect hold information is erased, the storage location of the other effect hold information is shifted by one lower side. As described above, the storage content (rendering information) of the effect suspension information storage area in the sub control substrate 90 corresponds to the special view suspension storage unit (first special image suspension storage unit) in the main control substrate (main control unit) 80 described above. It agrees with the stored contents (acquired information) of the second special-image storage section). From this, it can be said that the effect suspension information storage area of the sub control board 90 is also "acquired information storage means". In addition, the special figure 1 effect pending information storage area and the special figure 2 effect pending information storage area are also referred to as "first prior determination information storage means" and "second prior determination information storage means" respectively It is also called "information storage means".

  Here, the special view 1 effect hold information stored in the special view 1 effect hold information storage area is considered not to be deleted unless the corresponding special view 1 hold is digested, and the special view 2 effect hold information storage area is It is assumed that the stored special view 2 presentation hold information is not deleted unless the corresponding special view 2 hold is digested. That is, once the effect hold information is stored in the effect hold information storage area, the effect hold information is erased only along with the corresponding special image hold. Therefore, for example, the big hit game is started, the second state is short (probable change state B) from the normal state via the big hit game, or the big hit is from the first short time state (first short state or definite change A) Become a second time-shortened state (probability change state B) via a game, or from a second time-shortened state (probability change state B) become a first time-shortened state (first time reduction state or probable change state A) via a big hit game Or, even if the game state is changed (transition to another game state), such as being in the normal state after execution of the special pattern change display a predetermined number of times from the first time-short state, etc. Production hold information is not erased. In other words, the storage contents of the special drawing 1 effect suspension information storage area and the storage contents of the special image 2 effect suspension information storage area are not assumed to be initialized (reset) triggered by a change in the gaming state. There is. In addition, when a power-off (power supply stop to the pachinko gaming machine 1) occurs, the memory content (rendering suspension information) of the effect suspension information storage area is initialized (erased). However, when the storage content (rendering information) of the effect suspension information storage area is targeted for backup, the stored content can be restored along with the restart (start) of the power supply.

  Further, in S4400, it is determined whether or not the effect holding information to be stored is a specific effect holding information, and if so, it is determined whether or not advance notice effect based on the specific effect holding information is to be executed. . The advance notice effect can be executed along with the storage of the effect hold information triggered by the reception of the start entering ball command. In other words, it is the advance notice effect that can be executed along with the storage of the new special drawing reserve. Such pre-notice effects are also referred to as "on-hold notice". The notice of when a hold occurs is a type of a hold preview notice (predetermined judgment effect) described later. In addition, with specific effect hold information, for example, effect hold information (big hit hold) indicating that it is a big hit, information showing that it is a probability change big hit (positive change hit hold), a fluctuation effect with relatively high hit probability Means the effect holding information corresponding to the special view holding that may bring about the game development which is advantageous for the player, such as information indicating that the change pattern can be executed (high reliability holding).

  Of the random numbers for effect determination described above, it is a random number provided to determine whether or not to execute the preliminary notice, or a mode of execution, etc. (“random number for determining preliminary notice at holding occurrence”). It can also be carried out using Then, in the case of executing a notice of holding occurrence, the notice of holding instruction that designates the execution of the notice is set in the sub output buffer. When the set command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 corresponds to the effect hold information (specific effect hold information) newly stored (generated) this time. Effect hold, that is, the latest effect hold (first effect hold 9a or second effect hold 9b) additionally displayed in the effect hold display area (the first effect hold display area 9c or the second effect hold display area 9d), It is displayed in a predetermined advance display mode different from the normal display mode. For example, the display color of effect suspension is changed to a normal color (for example, white) to be a notice color (for example, blue, green or red), or the design of effect suspension is changed to a normal design (for example, circular icon) to be special design (For example, a character icon or an item icon). Since such a suspension of production is displayed in the performance suspension display area in such a manner that a suspension of presentation (also referred to as a "foreclosure presentation suspension") is displayed in the presentation suspension display area, the player can It will wait for the digestion while holding a sense of expectation for the digestion.

  In addition to the display mode of effect suspension as shown in the present embodiment, for example, a predetermined effect sound is emitted when suspension occurs, and lamps such as a panel lamp and a frame lamp are predetermined modes. It can be done in various modes that appeal to the player's sight or hearing, such as making it emit light or operating the movable decorative member (movable character) provided on the game board or the front frame in a predetermined mode, etc. is there.

  Next, in S4401, it is determined whether a change start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401). As a result, when it is determined that the change start command has been received (YES in S4401), the change effect start process (S4402) to be described later is performed, the process proceeds to S4403, and it is determined that the change start command is not received. In the case (NO in S4401), the process proceeds to S4406 without performing the fluctuation presentation start process.

  In S4403, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4403), and when it is determined that the fluctuation stop command has been received (YES in S4403), the effect pattern is stopped and displayed. A variation effect end process of ending is performed (S4404). In the fluctuation effect end process (S4404), a fluctuation effect end command for stopping and displaying the effect pattern 8 and ending the fluctuation effect is set in the sub output buffer. When the set variation rendering end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 causes the variation pattern 8 displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 to be varied. The stop display is made to end the fluctuation effect (render symbol game effect). On the other hand, when it is determined in S4403 that the fluctuation stop command has not been received (NO in S4403), the process proceeds to S4405 without performing the fluctuation effect end process. In addition, a fluctuation production refers to various productions performed according to the fluctuation display of a special symbol, such as the fluctuation display of the production design 8, the reach production, and the like.

  Subsequently, in S4405, it is determined whether or not a big hit game related command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4405). Here, the big hit game related command is a command sent from the main control board 80 in executing the big hit game, and more specifically, an opening command sent when the big hit game starts (big hit occurrence) S2010), round start command sent at the start of the round (see S2107), round end command sent at the end of the round (see S2114), ending command sent at the end of the big hit game (S2119) See etc.). In S4405, it is determined whether or not any of these big hit game related commands has been received, and if it has not been received (NO in S4405), the process proceeds to S4407, and if received (YES in S4405) A process related to the execution of the effect (big hit game related effect) according to the type of the received command is performed (S4406).

  For example, if the received command is an opening command, an opening effect command specifying an opening effect according to the type of big hit specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer, and if it is a round start command, the command A round effect command for designating a round effect according to a round specified based on is set in the sub output buffer, and if it is an ending command, an ending for designating an ending effect according to the type of jackpot specified based on the command Set the rendering command in the sub output buffer. When the various effect commands relating to the set big hit are transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 performs the opening effect and the round effect according to the progress of the big hit game. Etc. are executed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7.

  Finally, the process of S4407 is performed, and the process ends. In S4407, as other processing, processing based on other received commands (for example, a normal symbol variation start command and a normal symbol variation stop command) excluding the various commands described above is performed (S4407).

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

  Next, in S4502, the received fluctuation start command is analyzed (S4502). The change start command includes a change pattern specification command (information specifying a change pattern) for specifying a change pattern selected in the change pattern selection process of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. And in the information for specifying the fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation pattern information (P1 to P22) shown in FIG. 9, the gaming state information for specifying the current gaming state, the first special symbol judgment or the second special symbol judgment or judgment As a result, the symbol information etc. which designate a big hit classification are included (refer FIG. 8). In addition, since there are those corresponding to the first special symbol and the one corresponding to the second special symbol in the fluctuation pattern designation command, by analyzing the fluctuation pattern designation command, a production symbol game effect that is started this time It becomes possible to determine whether (the variation display of the effect pattern) relates to the special figure 1 or the special figure 2. The fluctuation pattern information, the game state information, the symbol information and the like can also be used in other processes other than the fluctuation effect start process executed thereafter.

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

  Here, the effect mode is an aspect of effect in the image display device 7. When the effect mode is different, part or all of the effect aspects of the game effect such as the advance effect or the reach effect are different. Specifically, the effect image displayed on the image display device 7 is such that the display mode (for example, symbol design, number design, etc.) of the effect pattern 8 is different, the appearing characters, items, background images are different, etc. It depends on the mode. In addition, the effect pattern game effect and the big hit game effect can also be executed in a mode according to the effect mode, and in the case of providing a plurality of game effects (such as advance effect, reach effect, round effect, etc.), the effect mode Different game effects can be made executable.

  In this embodiment, the effect mode A and the effect mode B are set to the effect mode that can be executed when the gaming state is the normal state (low probability state and short time state), and the effect mode C is the first short time state A rendering mode that can be executed when the probability state is low and a first time-short state is selected, and a rendering mode D is set to be a rendering mode that can be performed when the gaming state is a probability change state A (a high probability state and a first time-short state) The effect mode E is an effect mode that can be executed when the gaming state is the probability change state B (high probability state and second time-short state). Therefore, the player can grasp the current gaming state by confirming the effect mode.

  Next, in S4504, a fluctuation effect pattern determination table (not shown) is set to determine an execution pattern (variation effect pattern) of the fluctuation effect performed using the image display 7, the panel lamp 5, the movable decorative member 14 and the like (S4504). Specifically, based on the mode status (current effect mode) referred to in S4503 and the change pattern designation command received from the main control unit 80, the change effect pattern determination table to be used is set.

  For example, when the fluctuation pattern information designated by the received fluctuation pattern designation command is “P1 (variation pattern P1)” (see FIG. 9), a fluctuation rendering pattern determination table corresponds to the time of big hit corresponding to the current rendering mode A variation presentation pattern determination table is set. The variation effect pattern determination table is mainly for determining the execution mode (such as the variation pattern of the effect pattern) of the effect pattern game effect, and a plurality of variation effect pattern determination tables (corresponding to the effect mode (mode status)) (Not shown) is stored in advance in the ROM of the sub control board 90. In S4504, a table corresponding to the mode status (the current rendering mode) referred to in S4503 is selected from those fluctuation rendering pattern determination tables, and this is set.

  Next, in S4505, based on the random number for variation presentation determination acquired in S4501 and the variation presentation pattern determination table set in S4504, a variation presentation pattern that matches the designated variation pattern is selected and set (S4505). As the variation effect pattern, the variation display mode (execution mode of effect pattern game effect) of the effect pattern 8 displayed on the display screen 7a (effect pattern display area 7b) is set. Thereby, in the case of executing reach effect in effect pattern game effect (varying effect) (varying effect with reach) or executing character effect performed using a specific character (character fluctuation effect), reach effect or character effect Are not determined (reach no change presentation) or the like.

  In addition, with the reach effect, for example, as a display mode of the effect pattern 8 when the result of the special symbol equality determination indicates a big hit, all the three effect patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are the same (Zoro eyes) In the case of providing the following aspects (big hit aspect, specific aspect), a symbol in which two of the three production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (for example, left production symbol 8L and right production symbol 8R) constitute a big hit aspect Stop display (provisional stop) is performed, and in the state in which the remaining one is continuing to change display (also referred to as "reach state"), the remaining one production symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbol that completes the big hit mode It refers to the effect that indicates whether or not. It is also called "reach establishment" that it will be in a reach state when two production symbols stop-display (provisional stop) by a fluctuation production.

  Further, in S4505, based on the random number for effect symbol determination obtained in S4501 and the stop symbol determination table (not shown), the effect symbol 8 (also referred to as "stop effect symbol") to be stopped is determined and set. The effect pattern 8 displayed as a stop as a result of the effect pattern game effect is the result of the special symbol pass / fail judgment, and in the case of the reach presence or absence, of the three effect patterns 8L, 8C, 8R such as "787" At least one of the three production design 8L, 8C, 8R such as "635", when one production design is different from the other production design, is considered as a loose eye (reach out) The production design is different from the other production design, and it is considered as the open eye (full open eye). On the other hand, in the case of the result of the special symbol qualification judgment is a big hit, and in the case of 6R 1st big hit or 16R 4th big hit, it is considered as the zorome of red design ("333" or "777"), and in the case of 6R 2nd big hit. Zoro eyes with green pattern ("111", "555" or "999", and in the case of 6R 3rd jackpot or 16R 5th jackpot, Zoro eyes with blue pattern ("222", "444", "666" or The stop display mode of the effect pattern 8 is an example, and it is possible to appropriately change what is to be displayed as a stop effect pattern when a big hit is made.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, reach A, reach B, reach C, super reach (also referred to as "SP reach") A, super reach B, as a variation mode (variation effect pattern) of the rendering symbol 8 Super reach C, character effects, and the like are set, and in S4505, it is determined which of these effects is to be performed or whether these effects are not to be performed based on the fluctuation effect pattern determination table. In addition, it is also referred to as "normal fluctuation" that the fluctuation effect (the fluctuation effect without reach) in which the effect design 8 simply displays the fluctuation and the stop without displaying the reach effect or the character effect.

  Then, when the reach presence change effect is executed, any reach effect is set based on the change pattern specification command and the change effect pattern determination table. Here, when the super reach effect is executed, the possibility of becoming a big hit is set to be higher than when the normal reach effect is executed. That is, it can be said that the super reach effect is a game effect having a high hit reliability (possibility of becoming a big hit) as compared to the reach (normal reach) effect. The reach effect can be set (executed) mainly when a fluctuation pattern designation command specifying a fluctuation pattern (see FIG. 9) having a fluctuation time of 30000 ms or more is received.

  Next, in S4506, processing relating to setting of advance notice effect (prediction effect setting process) is performed (S4506). In the present embodiment, the notice effect (also referred to as "prediction notice" or "pre-decision effect") based on the effect hold information (pre-reading information, pre-judgment information) stored in S4400 or the current special view fluctuation display (variation) Various advance notice effects such as a notice effect (also referred to as “the change notice”) relating to the effect are made executable. From this, in S4506, it is determined whether or not to execute various advance notice effects (execution presence or absence), and an execution pattern (notice effect effect pattern) of the advance notice effects to be executed is set. Specifically, the variation effect pattern set in S4505, the effect suspension information stored in S4400, the random number for the preliminary effect determination determined in S4501, the preliminary effect determination table (not shown) stored in the ROM of the sub control board 90 The presence or absence of execution of the notice effect, the notice effect pattern, etc. are determined based on etc., and the notice effect pattern is set based on the determination result (S4506). The processing content of the advance presentation effect setting process (S4506) will be described later.

  In addition, the notice effect pattern set in S4506, that is, the type (notice type) and the mode of the notice effect to be executed, the presence / absence of the notice effect, etc. are the effect hold information stored in S4400 (stored contents of effect hold information storage area) Or, as a result of the special symbol equivalence judgment specified by the analysis result of the fluctuation start command in S4502 (Result of the propriety judgment concerning the special figure fluctuation display this time), the special symbol specified similarly by the analysis result of the fluctuation start command It changes with fluctuation pattern information (The fluctuation pattern and stop design which concern on a special figure fluctuation display this time). Moreover, when performing preliminary production, if there is one preliminary production (one type of preliminary production) among a plurality of preliminary productions, two or more preliminary productions (multiple preliminary productions) are combined In other words, a plurality of types of advance notice effects may be performed at each execution timing during one change display (during a change effect).

  Here, the pre-notice of pre-reading notice (pre-decision directing effect) is that, in general, it is possible that high-reliability high-confidence holding or big-hit finalization holding is included in the stored special view holding, or its possibility It is a notice effect that suggests high and low. As a representative example of the suspension pre-reading notice, other than the above-mentioned advance notice at the time of suspension occurrence, the display mode of the effect suspension 9a and 9b displayed in the effect suspension display area 9c and 9d and the variation suspension display area 9e (for example, effect Hold change notice to change hold display color, shape, design, type, size, etc. from the normal display mode to the predetermined advance display mode, a predetermined image across a plurality of continuous variable display (fluctuating effect) A continuous notice etc. which display or emit a predetermined sound effect can be exemplified.

  In the present embodiment, the notice of the occurrence of the hold, the notice of the hold change, and the continuous notice are executable as the notice effect (the hold advance notice) based on the effect hold information (pre-reading information, prior determination information). The type and the number of notice effects to be executed as the hold pre-reading notice can be arbitrarily set. The notice effect based on the above-mentioned first prior determination information (special figure 1 pending advance notice) is also referred to as "first prior determination effect", and the advance effect based on the above-mentioned second prior decision information (special figure 2 on hold) The pre-reading advance notice) is also referred to as "second pre-determination effect".

  Next, at S4507, the variation output start command for starting the effect pattern game effect (the variation effect display, the advance effect, etc.) is set in the sub output buffer based on the variation effect pattern set at S4505 and the advance effect pattern set at S4506. (S4507), and the variation production start process ends. When the change effect start command set in S4507 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 determines a change effect pattern specified based on the change effect start command, that is, S4505. Image data for predetermined variation effect corresponding to the variation effect pattern set in (image data indicating the variation start of the pattern 8, variation in motion, variation stop, etc.) and the notice effect pattern specified based on the variation effect start command That is, predetermined preview effect image data corresponding to the preview effect pattern set in S4506 is read out from the ROM of the image control board 100, and a variation effect or a preview effect by the read image data is displayed on the image display device 7 Execute on the screen 7a. Further, with the execution of the fluctuation effect (execution of the fluctuation display of the special symbol), the fluctuation display (flashing display) by the two LEDs on the effect display 102 is also executed.

[Notice production setting processing]
Next, the advance notice effect setting process (S4506) executed in the change effect start process (S4402) will be described. As shown in FIG. 43, in the preview rendering effect setting process (S4506), first, the fluctuation preview process is performed (S4601). The said fluctuation advance notice processing (S4601) decides the execution presence / absence of the notice effect (that is, the said fluctuation advance notice) about the present fluctuation production (special figure fluctuation display) started by the fluctuation production start processing (S4402), or the said fluctuation A process related to the execution of the change notice is performed, such as setting an execution pattern (the change notice pattern) in the case of executing the notice. As the change notice, for example, a step-up notice in which a notice image corresponding to each step from the first step to a predetermined step (for example, the first step to the maximum fifth step) is displayed on the display screen 7a in stages. Group notices in which a large number of preview images (group images) are simultaneously moved from one side (for example, the right side) to the other side (for example, left side) of the display screen 7a at the time of reach establishment. Is displayed on the display screen 7a, and the like.

  In S4601, the presence or absence of the execution of the fluctuation notice is determined, and in the case of execution, the execution pattern (the fluctuation notice type) is selected and set. This determination or selection is the analysis result of the change start command in S4502 (the result of the special symbol judgment of the current change display, the change pattern information etc.), the random number for the notice effect determination obtained in S4501, the change notice form It is performed based on the fluctuation forecasting decision table (not shown) etc. which defines the relation between the fluctuation forecasting pattern) and the selection rate (execution probability). In addition, the said fluctuation | variation notice is not restricted to what was illustrated previously, Various notices, such as a notice (button advance notice) using production button 63, are employable.

  Next to the fluctuation advance notice process (S4601), in S4602, it is judged whether the suspension pre-reading advance notice flag is OFF or not (S4602). Here, the suspension pre-reading notice flag refers to whether the special view 1 pre-reading notice or the special view 2 pre-reading advance notice is currently being executed, in other words, the special view 1 pre-reading notice or the special view 2 pending It indicates whether or not the pre-reading notice is being executed (that is, whether or not the pending pre-reading notice is performed). The suspension pre-reading notice flag is turned ON when the initial setting is OFF and execution of the pre-pending notice is started. Also, when the suspension pre-reading notice flag is turned on, a value indicating the number of executions of pending pre-reading notice (execution period) in a not-shown counter (also referred to as "pending pre-reading announcement counter") for counting the number of executions of suspension pre-reading notice. Is set. For example, when a special figure 1 reserve pre-reading notice is executed targeting the first special figure reserve corresponding to the special figure 1 reserve number of balls "3", the first special figure corresponding to the special figure 1 reserve number of balls "3" Since the special figure 1 reserve pre-reading notice is executed over three variable displays until figure reserve is digested, the value “3” is set to the counter. The value of the counter is displayed every time when the variable symbol of the special symbol with pre-pending notice is suspended (for example, the first special symbol is displayed if the pre-pending is the first special view pending) Subtracted (1 decremented). Then, when the execution period of the pending pre-reading notice ends (when the count value of the pending pre-reading advance notice counter becomes “0”), it is turned OFF.

  From this, the suspension pre-reading notice flag and the suspension pre-reading notice counter are information enabling identification of whether or not execution of the special view 1 pre-reading notice is based on the pre-determination result of the special view 1. Although the information related to the prior determination, that is, "first prior determination information", the RAM of the sub control board 90 (sub control unit) in which the flag and the counter are stored (provided) is "first prior determination information It can be said that "memory means". Similarly, the suspension prefetching advance notice flag and the suspension prefetching advance notice counter are information enabling identification of whether or not execution of the special view 2 suspension prefetching advance notice based on the prior determination result of special view 2 can be specified. Although the information related to the determination, that is, "second prior determination information", the RAM of the sub control board 90 (sub control unit) in which the flag and the counter are stored (provided) is "second prior determination information storage It can be said that it is a means.

  Setting contents of the suspension pre-reading notice flag and the pre-reading announcement notice counter (one aspect of the memory content of the prior determination information storage means) is the second time saving state (probability change state) B) or from the first short time state (first short time state or definite change state A) to the second short time state (positive change state B) via the big hit game, or from the second short time state (positive change state B) A game state such as becoming a first time-shortened state (first time-shortened state or probable change state A) via a big hit game, or becoming a normal state after executing a predetermined number of times of special view fluctuation display from the first time-shortened state Even if is changed (transition to other gaming state), it is assumed that it is not reset (reset). However, when the power is turned off (power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped), the setting contents of the suspension pre-reading notice flag and the suspension pre-reading notice counter are initialized. In addition, when the setting contents of the flag and the counter (one aspect of the storage contents of the prior determination information storage unit) are targeted for backup, the setting contents can be restored along with the restart (start) of the power supply.

  In the present embodiment, the reserved pre-reading notice flag is a common flag for the special figure 1 pending pre-reading notice and the special figure 2 pending pre-reading notice. For example, the special figure 1 pending pre-reading corresponding to the special figure 1 pending pre-reading notice It may be provided as separate flags, such as a notice flag and a special-figure 2 hold prefetch notice flag corresponding to the special-figure 2 hold prefetch notice. The same applies to the hold prefetching notice counter.

  If it is determined in S4602 that the pre-pending notice flag is not OFF (is ON) (NO in S4602), that is, if the pre-pending notice is being executed (during the execution period), the processing after S4603 is not performed. Finish this process. This makes it possible to prevent the pending prefetch notice from being repeatedly started (executed).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S4602 that the suspension pre-reading advance notice flag is OFF (YES in S4602), it is determined whether the current gaming state is the probability change state B (second time saving state) (S4603). As a result, when it is determined that it is not the definite change state B (NO in S4603), that is, when the current gaming state is any one of the normal state, the first short time state and the definite change state A, the current special figure 2 holding ball number It is determined whether or not "2" or more (S4604). The special figure 2 holding ball number can be specified, for example, by the number of special figure 2 effect holding information stored in the special figure 2 effect holding information storage area.

  If it is determined in S4604 that the special figure 2 holding ball number is not 2 or more (NO in S4604), the processing proceeds to S4607 described later without performing the processing of S4605 and S4606, and the special figure 2 holding ball number is " If it is determined that the value is 2 "or more (YES in S4604), the special view 2 suspension pre-reading notice process is performed (S4605).

  Special figure 2 reserve pre-reading notice processing (S4605) decides the execution presence / absence of special figure 2 reserve pre-reading notice based on the 2nd special figure reserve (special figure 2 production reserve information) currently stored, or special figure 2 reserve The processing relating to the execution of the special figure 2 reserve prefetch notice is performed, such as setting an execution pattern (the special figure 2 reserve preliminary notice pattern) in the case of executing the preliminary notice. As described above, in this embodiment, since the hold change notice, the continuous notice, and the like can be executed as the hold prefetch notice, in S4605, whether or not to execute the hold prefetch notice is determined and executed. The execution pattern (pending advance notice type) is selected and set. In addition, when the special view 2 reservation pre-reading notice is executed, the reservation pre-reading flag is set to ON.

  For example, when it is decided to execute the above-mentioned hold change notice as the special view 2 reserve look-up notice, as the execution pattern, the display color of the second effect hold 9b is a predetermined notice color (for example, blue, green or red) Etc., or the design of the second effect hold 9b is made a predetermined special design, etc., a hold change notification pattern is set to change the display mode of the second effect hold 9b to the advance notice mode (S4605). In addition, when it is decided to execute the above-mentioned continuous announcement as special figure 2 reservation pre-reading announcement, as the execution pattern, the same color (for example green) in each of plural consecutive fluctuation indication (the fluctuation production) as the execution pattern Across a series of multiple variable displays (variable presentation), such as displaying a stop on the back of the symbol) or displaying a predetermined advance notice image on each of multiple consecutive variable displays (variable presentation) A continuous notice pattern for generating a notice effect is set (S4605). The continuous notice pattern also includes the number of executions of the continuous notice. It should be noted that the above-mentioned notice at the time of holding occurrence is a holding pre-reading notice based on the reception of the start entry command (generation of a new holding memory), so it is not a target of holding pre-reading notice that can be set at S4605. The same applies to S4608 and S4610 described later.

  In addition, the decision and the selection concerning the execution of the special figure 2 reservation pre-reading notice in S4605, the special figure 2 production reservation information which is remembered in the special figure 2 production reservation information storage area, the random number for announcement production decision which is acquired with S4501, This is performed based on a pending pre-reading advance notice determination table (not shown) or the like which defines the relationship between the mode of pre-reading advance notice (pending pre-reading advance notice pattern) and the selection rate (execution probability).

  Next, in S4606, it is determined whether or not the special view 2 reservation prefetch notice is to be executed as a result of the processing of S4605 (S4606). As a result, when it is determined to execute (YES in S4606), the processing ends without performing the processing of S4607 and S4608. As a result, it is possible to avoid that the special view 2 reserve prefetch notice and the special figure 1 reserve prefetch notice are executed in duplicate.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the special view 2 reserve prefetching advance notice is not executed (NO in S4606), it is determined whether the current special figure 1 reserve ball number is "2" or more (S4607). The current special drawing 1 reservation ball number can be specified, for example, by the number of special drawing 1 presentation holding information stored in the special drawing 1 presentation holding information storage area.

  If it is determined in S4607 that the special drawing 1 holding ball number is not "2" or more (NO in S4607), the processing is ended without performing the processing of S4608, and the special drawing 1 holding ball number is "2" or more When it is determined (YES in S4607), the special view 1 reservation pre-reading notice process is performed (S4608). Special figure 1 reserve pre-reading notice processing (S4608) decides the execution presence / absence of special figure 1 reserve pre-reading notice based on the 1st special figure reserve (special figure 1 production hold information) currently stored, or special figure 1 reserve The processing relating to the execution of the special figure 1 reserve prefetch notice is performed, such as setting an execution pattern (special figure 1 reserve prefetch notice pattern) in the case of executing the preliminary notice. This special view 1 reservation pre-reading notice process (S4608) is a process performed in the same way as the above-mentioned special figure 2 reservation pre-reading notice process (S4605), and the special figure 2 pre-reading reservation of the special figure 1 pre-reading notice. As it is the same as the advance notice, the detailed description about these is omitted.

  On the other hand, if it is determined at S4603 described above that the current gaming state is the probable variation state B (second time short state) (YES at S4603), whether the current special figure 2 holding ball number is "2" or more If it is determined that it is not "2" or more (NO in S4609), the processing is ended without performing the process of S4610, and if it is determined that it is "2" or more (YES in S4609) Special processing 2 reservation pre-reading notice processing is done (S4610). Since S4609 and S4610 are the same as S4604 and S4605 described above, detailed description of the process is omitted.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 43, when the current gaming state is not the definite change state B (second short time state) but the normal state, the first short time state, or the positive change state A (NO in S4603), Special figure 2 reserve pre-reading notice processing (S4605) is executed, there is a possibility that special figure 2 reserve pre-reading notice is executed, special figure 1 pending pre-reading notice processing (S4608) is done, special figure 1 There may be a pending read ahead notice. That is, in the normal state, the first time reduction state, and the definite variation state A, both the special view 1 reserve preview notice (first prior determination effect) and the special view 2 reserve advance notice (second preliminary decision effect) are enabled Ru.

  On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the probability change state B (second time short state) (YES in S4603), the special figure 2 reserve prefetch notice is performed by performing the special figure 2 reserve prefetch notice process (S4610) Although there is a case where it is executed, since the processing related to the execution of the special figure 1 reserve prefetch notice is not performed, the special figure 1 reserve prefetch notice is not executed. That is, in the definite change state B (second time saving state), the special figure 2 reservation pre-reading notice (second pre-determination effect) is made executable, and the special figure 1 pre-reading pre-reading notice (1st pre-determination effect) is made impossible. Ru.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a big hit occurs during execution of the special view 1 reserved prefetch notice (when the reserved prefetch notice flag is ON and the value of the reserved prefetch notice counter is "1" or more), the big hit When it becomes definite change state B after the big hit game which relates to, in the said definite change state B (the 2nd time short state), special figure 1 reservation ahead reading announcement which relates to that execution period (the 1st prior decision production) . In the case of the definite variation state B (YES in S4603), it is for consistency with the fact that the processing relating to the execution of the special view 1 reserved prefetch notice is not performed.

[Overview of the game]
Next, an outline of the game by the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state at the beginning of the game is basically the normal state. Therefore, the player first strikes the left to advance the game. In the left-handed game (also referred to as "left-handed game"), the aim is for the game ball to enter the first starting hole 20, so in the normal state (non-specified game state) the variation of the first special symbol Display is done.

  Along with the fluctuation display of the first special symbol, the fluctuation display of the rendering symbol 8 (the fluctuation presentation based on the first special symbol equivalence judgment result) is performed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7. In addition, since the second time-shortening flag is OFF in the normal state, the prior determination (first prior determination) relating to the first special symbol is performed based on the entry of the gaming ball into the first starting opening 20, Information (first prior determination information) related to the prior determination result is transmitted (outputted) from the main control unit 80 to the sub control unit 90 as a special figure 1 start entry command (see FIG. 13). From this, in the normal state, advance notice effect (special figure 1 pending advance notice, first advance judgment effect) based on the result of the prior determination (first prior determination information) relating to the first special symbol is made executable. The player proceeds with the game in the normal state while watching such fluctuation effects and advance notice effects.

  Three types of "6R first big hit", "6R second big hit" and "6R third big hit" are provided as big hits related to the first special symbol (see FIG. 6). For this reason, in the normal state, if it is determined that the first special symbol is determined to be a big hit, it is possible to execute a big hit game related to any of the three types of the big hit. In the big hit game (special game state), the player aims to enter the game ball into the big winning opening 30, so the player performs a right strike to advance the game.

  When the big hit game is over, it shifts to the gaming state determined according to the type of big hit (the type of big hit symbol pertaining to the first special symbol displayed to be stopped) that became the execution trigger of the big hit game. That is, when the big hit (so-called "first hit") generated in the normal state is "6R first big hit" or "6R second big hit", the big hit is a definite variation big hit, so the big hit game pertaining to the big hit The game state after ending becomes a definite change state (positive change state A or positive change state B) (see FIG. 6). On the other hand, when the first hit is "6R third big hit", since the big hit is usually a big hit (time and time big hit), the gaming state after the big hit game pertaining to the big hit is the first short time state ((1) See Figure 6).

  In the probability change state or the first time short state after the big hit game, at least the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol and the fluctuation time shortening function are activated, the player continues to hit the right even after the end of the big hit game and play Advance. In this right-handed game (also referred to as "right-handed game"), the game ball passes through the gate 28 to display a variation of a normal symbol. At this time, since the variation display of the normal symbol is performed in a short time (1 second in this example) and the probability per common drawing is a high probability ("240/241" in this example), the result of the variation display of the normal symbol The symbol is displayed with a high probability (high frequency) as the symbol per symbol, and the game per symbol is played with high frequency.

  As described above, there are two types of opening patterns when the second starting opening 21 is opened (opened) in the game per common drawing, the first opening pattern and the second opening pattern (see FIG. 44). reference). In the first opening pattern, when the opening time extension function of the variable winning device 22 is not activated, that is, the gaming state is the normal state, the first short time state (low probability state and first short time state), and the probability change state A (high This is an open pattern set (selected) in the case of either the probability state or the first short time state (see S906 in FIG. 19). On the other hand, the second opening pattern is set (selected) when the opening time extension function of the variable winning device 22 is activated, that is, when the gaming state is the probability changing state B (high probability state and second time shortening state) (See S903 in FIG. 19).

  For this reason, the game state after the big hit game is in the first time short state, and when the game is executed per regular drawing in the first time short state, and the game state after the big hit game is the definite change state A, the definite change state When a game is executed per common drawing in A, the second starting opening 21 opens in the first opening pattern. The first opening pattern is an opening pattern in which opening of “0.5 seconds” is performed twice with an interval (closing time) of “60 seconds”. Therefore, in the first time-short state and the probability change state A, even if the game is executed at a high frequency per flat map, the 0.5 second opening of the second starting opening 21 is 60 seconds per game per flat map Because the game ball can be entered into the second starting opening 21 although it is possible to enter the game ball into the second starting opening 21 though its possibility is low, the entry efficiency is not good either. The possibility of entering the second starting opening 21 is the timing at which the gaming ball flowing down the right gaming area 3B passes the upper surface of the movable member 23 (see FIG. 3) and 0 of the second starting opening 21. .5 because it is only when the timing of opening for 5 seconds is met.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the third starting port 25 is provided on the downstream side of the second starting port 21 (see FIG. 3). The third starting opening 25 is capable of always entering the ball as well as the first starting opening 20, and it is easy to enter the game ball into the third starting opening 25 (incident rate, possibility of entering the ball) Is approximately the same as that of the first starting opening 20 or easier to enter than the first starting opening 20. Therefore, in the first time reduction state and the probability change state A, the open time extension function of the variable winning device 22 even if the game per game is executed frequently by the operation of the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol Because the ball does not operate, the possibility of entering the gaming ball to the third starting opening 25 is higher than that of the second starting opening 21, and the frequency of entering the third starting opening 25 is increased. In addition, the third starting opening 25 is a starting opening which is an opportunity to execute the variable display of the first special symbol. Therefore, in the first short time state and the definite change state A, the variable display of the first special symbol is mainly performed, and in the rare case where the ball entering the second starting opening 21 occurs, the first ball based on the ball entering (2) The variable display of the special symbol is given priority.

  In the first short time state among the games in the first short time state and the definite variation state A (the right-handed game), to the third starting opening 25 in the state where the big hit probability is set to the low probability (low probability state) While the variation display of the first special symbol based on entering the ball is mainly performed, the special figure while giving expectation also to the execution of the variation display of the second special symbol which is more advantageous than the first special symbol (occurrence of the 16R big hit) The game will proceed with a right hit until the variable display is performed 100 times or until a big hit occurs. In addition, if the special figure fluctuation display is performed 100 times without generating a big hit in the 1st time short state (that is, if the result of the special symbol propriety judgment falls out continuously 100 times), the 1st time short state ends. The gaming state shifts to the normal state (returns to the normal state).

  Moreover, in the definite change state A, while the variation display of the first special symbol based on the ball entering the third starting opening 25 is mainly performed in the state where the big hit probability is set to the high probability (high probability state), the first special The game will be advanced by hitting the right until the next big hit occurs, while expecting the execution of the variation display of the second special symbol that is more advantageous than the symbol (occurrence of the 16R big hit).

  Furthermore, in the first time reduction state and the probability variation state A, when the variation display of the first special symbol is performed, the variation display of the rendering symbol 8 accompanying this (variation representation based on the first special symbol suitability determination result) is performed, When the variation display of the second special symbol is performed, the variation display of the effect symbol 8 accompanying this (variation presentation based on the second special symbol pass / fail determination result) is performed. In addition to this, since the second time-short flag is OFF in the first time-short state and the probability change state A, the prior determination pertaining to the first special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the third starting opening 25 ( The first prior determination is performed, and information (first prior determination information) relating to the prior determination result is transmitted (outputted) from the main control unit 80 to the sub control unit 90 as a special figure 1 start ball entry command (Fig. See 13). Also, although the possibility is low, when the game ball enters the second starting opening 21, prior determination (second prior determination) pertaining to the second special symbol is performed based on the entered ball, and the prior determination Information (second prior determination information) relating to the result is transmitted (outputted) from the main control unit 80 to the sub control unit 90 as a special view 2 start entry command (see FIG. 13).

  From this, in the first time reduction state and the probability change state A, the notice effect (the special figure 1 reservation advance notice, the first advance judgment effect) based on the result of the prior judgment (the first prior judgment information) pertaining to the first special symbol is executed While being made possible, a notice effect (a special figure 2 suspension pre-reading notice, a second pre-determination effect) based on the result of the prior determination (the second prior determination information) according to the second special symbol is made executable (FIG. 43) See). The player advances the game in the first time-shortened state or the probability change state A while watching such change effects and advance notice effects.

  On the other hand, when the gaming state after the big hit game is the definite change state B and the regular drawing hit is executed in the definite change state B, the second starting opening 21 opens in the second opening pattern. The second opening pattern is an opening pattern in which opening for “6.0 seconds” is performed once (see FIG. 44). In the definite change state B, since the game is executed with high frequency per popular drawing in which opening (long opening) of the second starting opening 21 is performed based on the second opening pattern, the game ball is inserted into the second starting opening 21 The ball possibility (ball pitch frequency) is much higher than in other gaming states. Moreover, the variation display of the second special symbol based on entering the ball into the second starting opening 21 gives priority to the variation displaying of the first special symbol based on entering the ball into the first starting opening 20 or the third starting opening 25 To be executed. Therefore, in the definite change state B, the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly performed, and in the rare case the second special view suspension is interrupted (the special figure 2 suspension ball number becomes "0"), and the second (1) If there is a special view reserve, the variable display of the first special symbol is performed.

  In such a definite change state B, while the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly performed in the state (high probability state) in which the big hit probability is set to the high probability, the 6R big hit due to the variable display of the first special symbol While avoiding the occurrence and expecting the occurrence of the 16R big hit (especially the 16R probability variation big hit), the game will be promoted by right-handing until the next big hit occurs.

  Moreover, in the probability change state B, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed, the variation display of the production symbol 8 accompanying this (variation representation based on the second special symbol suitability determination result) is performed, and the variation of the first special symbol is performed When the display is performed, the variable display of the effect pattern 8 associated with the display (the variable special effect based on the determination result of the first special symbol) is performed. Furthermore, in the definite change state B, since the second time short flag is ON, the prior determination (first prior determination) relating to the first special symbol based on the ball entry of the gaming ball to the third starting opening 25 is not performed (The first prior determination information is not output from the main control unit 80 to the sub control unit 90). On the other hand, pre-judgment (second pre-judgment) relating to the second special symbol based on the entry of the game ball to the second starting opening 21 is performed, and information relating to the pre-judgment result (second pre-judgment information) Is transmitted (outputted) from the main control unit 80 to the sub control unit 90 as a special figure 2 start entry command (see FIG. 13).

  For this reason, in definite change state B, advance notice effect (special figure 1 reservation advance notice, first advance determination effect) based on the result of the prior determination (the first prior determination information) pertaining to the first special symbol is considered unfeasible, and (2) A notice effect (a special figure 2 suspension pre-reading notice, a second predetermination effect) based on the result of the prior determination (second prior determination information) relating to the special symbol is made executable (see FIG. 43). The player proceeds with the game in the definite change state B while watching such fluctuation effects and the notice effects relating to the special figure 2 and the like.

  If a big hit related to the first special symbol occurs in any of the 1st short time state, the positive change state A and the positive change state B that advance the game by the above right strike, the 1st short time state through the 6R big hit game, Transition to the definite change state A or the positive change state B. In addition, as the big hit pertaining to the second special symbol, since two types of “16R fourth hit” and “16R fifth hit” are provided (see FIG. 6), the big hit pertaining to the second special symbol is When it occurs, it shifts to the first short time state or the definite change state B through the 16R big hit game.

  Also, for example, when the 6R first big hit occurs in any of the normal state, the first short time state, and the definite change state A, it is assumed that two or more first special view reservations (special view 1 effect suspension information) are stored. Do. In this case, since the memory contents of the special view 1 effect pending information storage area are not initialized as described above on transition to the definite variation state B triggered by the 6R first big hit, even after transition to the definite variation state B, 6R Special figure 1 production reservation information when the 1st big hit occurs is remembered. After that, it is difficult to execute the fluctuation display of the first special symbol in the probability change state B where the fluctuation display (preferential fluctuation) of the second special symbol is the main, so when the previous 6R first hit occurs (the probability change state B and The first special view reserve (special figure 1 effect reserve information) that was stored at the time when it became) is still stored (it remains There is a possibility. For this reason, the special figure 1 reservation pre-reading notice (the 1st prior decision production) based on the special figure 1 production retention information which was remembered when previous 6R first big hit occurrence shifted to the 1st time saving state through definite change state B It can be performed later (after returning). It should be noted that the special figure 1 reserve pre-reading notice based on the special figure 1 effect retention information after such a definite change state B end, the special game state after the big hit game becomes the normal state (low probability state and non time saving state) It is equipped with FIG. 2 big hit (special figure 2 usually big hit), and also when it transfers to a normal state from a definite change state B through a big hit, it can be performed similarly.

  Furthermore, for example, it is assumed that two or more second special view reservations (special view 2 effect suspension information) are stored when the 16R fifth big hit occurs in the definite change state B. In this case, the storage contents of the special view 2 effect suspension information storage area are not initialized as described above on transition to the first time-short state triggered by the 16R fifth big hit, even after transition to the first time-short state , The special view 2 effect pending information is stored. The first time-short state is a gaming state in which the variable display of the first special symbol is the main, but the variable display of the second special symbol when the second special view is stored (the second special view is suspended Digestion is given priority. Therefore, when the second special view reserve (special view 2 effect reserve information) stored in the definite change state B is still stored (remains) when shifting to the first short time state, the special view 2 Special figure 2 reservation pre-reading notice (the 2nd pre-judgment production) based on the production reservation information will be able to be executed immediately after the transition to the first time-short state. In addition, the special figure 2 reservation pre-reading notice based on the special figure 2 production retention information after this kind of definite change state B end, for example, the special figure 2 normal big hit where the game state after the big hit game becomes normal state as mentioned above It is provided, and it can be implemented similarly, also when it shifts to the normal state from a definite change state B through a big hit.

  Also, for example, when the 6R first big hit occurs in any of the normal state, the first short time state, and the definite change state A, the special figure 1 reservation prefetch notice is performed, that is, the special figure 1 reservation prefetch notice It is assumed that it is an execution period. In this case, even after the transition to the definite change state B, the setting contents of the holding pre-reading notice flag and the holding pre-reading notice counter are not initialized as described above on transition to the definite change state B triggered by the 6R first big hit. The reserve prefetching advance notice flag and the reserve prefetching advance notice counter at the time of occurrence of the 6R first jackpot are stored (held). After that, it is difficult to execute the fluctuation display of the first special symbol in the probability change state B where the fluctuation display (preferential fluctuation) of the second special symbol is the main, so when the previous 6R first hit occurs (the probability change state B and 1) is stored in the first special view, it may be stored (remained) without being digested even when the definite change state B is ended and the first short state is transitioned. There is. For this reason, the special figure 1 reserve prefetch notice (the first prior determination effect) based on the setting contents of the reserve prefetch notice flag and reserve reserve notice counter stored at the time of the previous 6R first big hit occurs through the definite change state B It can be executed after transitioning to the one o'clock state (after returning). In addition, in the definite change state B triggered by the 6R first jackpot during execution of the special view 1 reservation advance notice, when the first special view reservation is digested (the first special symbol fluctuation display is executed), Although the reserved prefetching notice counter is decremented (one decremented), the special figure 1 reserved prefetching notice is not executed. As described above, this is because the first preliminary determination effect can not be performed in the definite change state B.

  The special figure 1 pending advance notice after the end of the definite alteration state B based on the setting contents of the pending advance reading advance notice flag and the pending advance reading advance notice counter before such a definite change state B transition (before start) is, for example, the gaming state after the big hit game Has a special figure 2 big hit (special figure 2 usually big hit) that is in the normal state (low probability state and non-short time state), and it is executed similarly when transitioning from the definite change state B to the normal state via the big hit. obtain.

  Furthermore, when the 16R fifth big hit occurs in the definite change state B, it is assumed that the special figure 2 reserve pre-reading notice is given, that is, it is the execution period of the special figure 2 reserve pre-reading notice. In this case, on transition to the first short time state triggered by the 16R fifth big hit, the setting contents of the pending read advance notice flag and the pending read ahead notice counter are not initialized as described above, and therefore after transition to the first time short state Also, the pending read advance notice flag and the pending look ahead notice counter at the time of the occurrence of the 16R fifth big hit are stored (held). The first time-short state is a gaming state in which the variable display of the first special symbol is the main, but the variable display of the second special symbol when the second special view is stored (the second special view is suspended Digestion is given priority. For this reason, the special figure 2 reservation prefetch notice (second prior judgment effect) based on the setting contents of the suspension pre-reading notice flag and the pre-scheduling notice counter stored at the time of previous 16R fifth big hit occurrence passes the definite change state B and the second Even after transitioning to the 1 o'clock state (after returning), execution becomes possible continuously. Special figure 2 reserve pre-reading notice based on the setting contents of pending pre-reading notice flag and pending pre-reading notice counter after such definite change state B end, the special figure where the game state after the big hit game becomes normal state as mentioned above, for example 2) Usually, the jackpot is provided, and the same can be performed when transitioning from the definite change state B to the normal state through the jackpot.

[Operation and Effect of Example 1]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, as the gaming state in which the variable display of the special symbol can be executed, the "normal state", the "first time short state", the "probable change state A" and the "probable change state B" Is settable. Among them, the normal state is a state to advance the game by hitting the left (also referred to as "left-handed state"), the first short time state, definite change state A and definite change state B each state to advance the game by right hit (" Also referred to as “right-handed condition”. In the right-handed state (that is, the specified gaming state), the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol are activated, so the game execution frequency per common drawing is high compared to the left-handed state (that is, the non-specified gaming state) As a result, the opportunity to open the second starting opening 21 as a variable starting opening (variable entrance) increases more than the left hitting state, and the ball entering possibility of the game ball to the second starting opening 21 is left It is higher than the hit state.

  And, in the first short time state and the probability change state A (the first specific gaming state) of the right-handed state, the second starting opening 21 is opened in the first opening pattern in the game per common drawing, so the second starting The frequency with which the game ball enters the third starting opening 25 is higher than that of the opening 21. For this reason, in the first short time state and the definite change state A, while the variable display of the first special symbol is mainly performed, the expectation is that the 16R big hit occurs as a result of the variable display of the second special symbol which can be executed rarely. It becomes a playability that advances the game while getting close.

  On the other hand, in the definite change state B (second specific gaming state) which is the same right-handed state, the second starting opening 21 opens in the second opening pattern in the game per common drawing, so the third starting opening 25 is third 2) The frequency of game balls entering the starting opening 21 increases. For this reason, in the definite change state B, while the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly performed, the second special symbol is avoided while avoiding the occurrence of the 6R big hit as a result of the variable display of the first special symbol which can be executed rarely. As a result of the variable display of, the 16R big hit becomes a playability of advancing the game while expecting to occur.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state in which the variation display of the first special symbol not subject to the priority variation is mainly performed (in the present example, the first) Two types of gaming states (the first specific gaming state): a time saving state, a probability changing state A), and a gaming state (a probability changing state B in this example) in which variable display of the second special symbol which is a target of priority variation is mainly performed. , And the second specific gaming state) can be set, and each gaming state has different game characteristics. As a result, it becomes possible to realize new game characteristics that have not been achieved in the past, and to improve the game interest.

  In addition, in the first time saving state and the probability changing state A in which the first special symbol is displayed mainly in the right-handed state, the main control unit 80 can output the first prior determination information to the sub control unit 90. Since it is being carried out, notice production (the 1st prior decision production) based on the result of prior decision concerning the 1st special symbol is made executable. Furthermore, in the first time-shortened state and the probability variation state A, since the second preliminary determination information can also be output from the main control unit 80 to the secondary control unit 90, a notice based on the result of the preliminary determination pertaining to the second special symbol An effect (second pre-determination effect) is also made executable. On the other hand, in the probability change state B in which the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly performed in the right-handed state, the main control unit 80 can not output the first prior determination information to the sub control unit 90, and the second prior determination Since the information can be output, the first predetermination effect can not be performed, and the second predetermination effect can be performed.

  For this reason, in the first time reduction state and the probability variation state A, the first predetermination effect can be mainly executed while both the first predetermination effect and the second predetermination effect are executable, and the effect is that the first predetermination effect can be executed. The effect makes it possible to improve the game interest. Moreover, in the probability change state B, the first prior determination effect is not executed, and the second advance determination effect can be executed. Therefore, the variation display of the second special symbol which is a target of the priority change is mainly performed. An effect (for example, an effect securing the fairness of the game) suitable for the state can be executed, and it becomes possible to improve the game interest due to the effect of the effect.

  Further, the output of the first prior determination information from the main control unit 80 to the sub control unit 90 is enabled in the normal state, the first short time state, and the definite change state A, and is disabled in the positive change state B. By such output control of the first prior determination information, it becomes possible to control the execution of the first prior determination effect with high accuracy.

  In addition, the storage contents of the special figure 1 effect pending information storage area (the first prior determination information storage means) and the stored contents of the special view 2 effect pending information storage area (the second prior determination information storage means) It is assumed that the setting contents of the pre-reading advance notice counter are not initialized in response to a change in the gaming state. Therefore, for example, triggered by the occurrence of a big hit (for example, 6R first big hit) in the normal state or the first time short state (non-specified gaming state) where the variable display of the first special symbol is main, the second special symbol Even if it shifts to the definite change state B (specific gaming state) where the variable display is main, the setting contents of the memory contents of the special view 1 effect hold information storage area, the hold pre-read notice flag and the hold pre-read notice counter are initialized. It becomes possible to hold even after transition to the definite change state B. Therefore, when it shifts to the definite change state B (when the 6R 1st big hit occurs) the memory contents of the special figure 1 effect pending information storage area (the 1st prior decision information) setting of the pending advance reading flag and the pending advance reading counter It becomes possible to provide the content (first prior determination information) for the game in the first short time state after the probability change state B has ended. And although the first prior determination effect is not executable in the definite change state B, the first advance based on the storage content (first prior determination information) of the special figure 1 effect pending information storage area when transitioning to the positive change state B The first pre-determination effect based on the settings of the hold pre-reading notice flag and the pre-reading pre-reading notice counter when the judgment effect or the transition to the definite change state B is made, the first time short state after the definite change state B ends It becomes possible with As a result, since effects can be obtained without wasting information related to the prior determination of the special view 1 (special view 1 reservation pre-reading information, the first prior determination information), it is possible to suppress the decline in the game entertaining It becomes possible.

  Moreover, when the probability change state B (second time saving state, specific gaming state) is ended and the first time short state (non-specific gaming state) is entered, the memory contents of the special view 2 effect suspension information storage area (second prior determination Information) and the setting contents of the holding pre-reading notice flag and the holding pre-reading notice counter are not initialized, so storage of the special figure 2 effect holding information storage area stored in the previous definite variation state B even after becoming the first time short state Holding the contents (second prior judgment information), the holding pre-reading notice flag and the setting contents (second pre-judgment information) of the holding pre-reading notice counter, and providing the memory contents and setting contents for the game in the first time-shortened state Is possible. As a result, the second predetermination effect based on the settings of the special drawing 2 effect holding information, the holding pre-reading notice flag and the pre-reading notice counter stored in the definite change state B is executed in the first time-short state after the definite change state B ends Since this becomes possible, it is possible to suppress the decline in the game interest.

  Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The present embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the processing contents of the start entering ball processing (S205) described with reference to FIG. In the following, parts different from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and descriptions of parts common to the first embodiment will be omitted.

  FIG. 45 is a flow chart showing a part of the starting ball entry process (S205) according to this embodiment. The start-up entering-ball process according to the present embodiment is different from the start-up entering-ball process according to the first embodiment shown in FIG. And different parts. FIG. 45 shows the process after S319 in which the different part exists, and the process up to S318 is omitted because it is the same as FIG. 13 (Example 1).

  As shown in FIG. 45, when it is determined in S319 that the special figure 1 holding ball number has increased by “1” in S319 (YES in S319), it is determined whether a big hit is in progress. It is determined (S330). As a result, when it is determined that the big hit game is not in progress (NO in S330), that is, in the case of the game in which the variation display of the special symbol is performed, the process proceeds to S320 and later, and it is determined that the big hit game is in progress. (YES in S330), the process proceeds to S340. Here, in the big hit game, since the player usually performs a right hit, the game ball flowing down the right game area 3B during the big hit game enters the third starting opening 25 and a random number for special symbol pass / fail determination etc. When various random numbers relating to the special figure 1 are acquired (see S309 to S312 in FIG. 12), it is determined in S319 that the special figure 1 holding ball number is increased by “1”.

  In S340, it is determined whether the big hit game being executed is a big hit game pertaining to the 6R first big hit or the 16R fourth big hit (S340). The 6R first big hit and the 16R fourth big hit are both positive big hits where the gaming state after the big hit becomes a definite change state B (high probability state and second time short state). When it is determined in S340 that the game is a big hit game related to the 6R first big hit or the 16R fourth big hit (YES in S340), the processing ends without performing the processes of S321 to S323. On the other hand, if it is determined in S340 that the 6R first big hit or the 16R fourth big hit is not a big hit game (NO in S340), that is, the running big hit game is 6R second big hit, 6R third big hit and 16R fifth When it relates to any of the big hit, the processing of S321 to S323 is performed to finish the present processing.

  The 6R second big hit is a definite change big hit where the gaming state after the big hit becomes a definite change state A (high probability state and first short state), and the 6R third big hit and the 16R fifth big hit are both after the big hit game It is a normal big hit (time and time big hit) where the gaming state becomes the first short time state (low probability state and first short time state). Therefore, if the gaming state after the big hit game is the first short time state (first specified gaming state) in which the variable display of the first special symbol is mainly performed, the third starting opening 25 during the big hit game Pre-judgment (first pre-judgment) of the special figure 1 acquisition random value based on entering the ball becomes executable, and information concerning the pre-judgment result (first pre-judgment information, special figure 1 start entry command) Can be transmitted (outputted) from the main control unit 80 to the sub control unit 90 (S321 to S323). Therefore, during execution of the big hit game pertaining to any of 6R second big hit, 6R third big hit and 16R fifth big hit, the notice effect (first prior) based on the prior decision result (first prior decision information) of the special figure 1 The judgment effect can be performed.

  On the other hand, when the game state after the big hit game is the second short time state (second specified game state) in which the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly performed, the game ball is the second during the big hit game. Even if the special symbol acceptance judgment random numbers etc. are acquired by entering the 3 starting opening 25, the prior judgment of the special figure 1 acquisition random value is not performed, and accordingly, the information related to the prior judgment result (No. (1) Prior determination information (special drawing 1 start entering ball command) is not transmitted (outputted) from the main control unit 80 to the sub control unit 90 either. That is, during the big hit game pertaining to the 6R first big hit and during the big hit game pertaining to the 16 R fourth big hit, the first prior determination information relating to the prior determination result of the special view 1 can not be output to the sub control unit 90 It is assumed. Therefore, during the jackpot game, the advance notice effect (first advance determination effect) based on the advance determination result (first advance determination information) of the special view 1 is not executable. In addition, during the big hit game, by the processing of S315 to S318 in the start entering ball processing (S205) (see FIG. 13), the notice effect (the second prior judgment information) based on the prior judgment result of the special view 2 (the second 2) Pre-determination effect can be performed.

[Operation and Effect of Example 2]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, when the first short time state or probable change state A (first specific gaming state) in which the variable display of the first special symbol is mainly performed is set after the big hit game, During execution of the big hit game, the first preliminary determination information can be output from the main control unit 80 to the sub control unit 90. For this reason, during the big hit game before the first time reduction state or the probability change state A is set, the notice effect (the first prior judgment effect) based on the preliminary judgment result (first preliminary judgment information) of the special figure 1 can be executed. It becomes. Thereby, it becomes possible to improve the game interest by adding the game property that the first preliminary determination effect can be executed during the big hit game.

  In addition, when the probability change state B (the second specific gaming state) in which the second special symbol variation display is mainly performed is set after the big hit game, the main control unit 80 from the sub control unit 90 during the execution of the big hit game. On the other hand, the first prior determination information can not be output, and the second prior determination information can be output. For this reason, during the big hit game before the definite change state B is set, it is possible to execute an advance notice effect (second advance determination effect) based on the advance determination result (second advance determination information) of the special view 2. As a result, it is possible to improve the fun of the game by adding a game characteristic in which the second predetermination effect can be executed during the big hit game.

  Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the first embodiment (and the second embodiment) described above, objects such as variable display and prior determination based on entering the ball into the second starting opening 21 are taken as the second special symbol, and the third starting opening 25 is entered. Objects such as ball-based variable display and prior judgment were considered as the first special symbol. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the correspondence between the starting opening and the special symbol is reversed. That is, in the present embodiment, an object such as variable display based on entering the ball to the second starting port 21 or prior determination is made the first special symbol, and variable display based on entering the ball to the third starting port 25 or prior determination Etc. is the second special symbol.

  In addition, objects, such as a fluctuation display based on entering the ball to the 1st starting opening 20, a prior determination, etc. are 1st special symbols like 1st Example (and 2nd Example). Further, the point that the variation display of the second special symbol is executed prior to the variation display of the first special symbol (special figure 2 priority variation) is also the same as in the first embodiment (and the second embodiment). In the following, parts different from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and descriptions of parts common to the first embodiment will be omitted.

  In the present embodiment, the processing (S305 to S308, S315) related to the second special view based on the ball entering the second starting port 21 in the above-mentioned starting port sensor detection processing (S204) and the start entering ball processing (S205). ~ S318 and the like) are executed based on the ball entering the third starting port 25. Also, processing (S309 to S312, S319 to S323, etc.) related to the first special view based on entering the ball into the third starting port 25 in the above-mentioned starting port sensor detection processing (S204) and processing for starting entering ball (S205) ) Is executed based on entering the second starting opening 21.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the concept of the open time extension function of the variable winning device 22 is eliminated, and in the normal state, when the game is executed per common drawing, and in the first short time state (first short time state, definite change state A). When the game is executed per common drawing, the second starting opening 21 corresponding to the first special symbol is opened based on the second opening pattern, and per common drawing in the second short time state (certainly changing state B) When a game is executed, the second starting opening 21 corresponding to the first special symbol is configured to be opened based on the first opening pattern. Therefore, the variation display of the first special symbol is mainly executed in the normal state, the first short time state and the definite variation state A, and the variation display of the second special symbol is mainly executed in the definite variation state B (gaming) This is the same as the first embodiment (and the second embodiment) described above.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, among the "normal state", the "first time short state", the "probable change state A" and the "probable change state B" which are gaming states in which the variation display of the special symbol is performed The game in the normal state (left-handed game) is similar to that of the first embodiment described above. The big hit game is also the same as the first embodiment described above.

  And, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the gaming state after the big hit game is the first short time state (low probability state and the first short time state), and the game is executed per common drawing in the first short time state In the case where the gaming state after the big hit game is the definite change state A, and the regular drawing hit is executed in the definite change state A, the second starting opening 21 opens in the second opening pattern. The second opening pattern is an opening pattern in which opening for “6.0 seconds” is performed once (see FIG. 44). In the first short time state and the probability change state A (first specific gaming state), the game is frequently executed per popular drawing in which opening (long opening) of the second starting opening 21 is performed based on the second opening pattern Therefore, the ball entry possibility (ball entry frequency) of the gaming ball to the second starting opening 21 is much higher than in the other gaming states. In addition, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is a short time (1 second). For this reason, as long as the game ball continues to be fired by right-handing, the second starting opening 21 is opened at a high frequency. Therefore, in the first short time state and the definite change state A, the variation display of the first special symbol based on entering the ball into the second starting opening 21 is performed, and under this situation, the gaming ball is rarely the third starting opening 25 When entering the ball, the variable display of the second special symbol is given priority.

  In the first short time state among the games in the first short time state and the definite variation state A (the right-handed game), to the second starting opening 21 in the state where the big hit probability is set to the low probability (low probability state) While the variation display of the first special symbol based on entering the ball is mainly performed, while expecting the execution of the variation display of the second special symbol based on entering the ball to the third starting opening 25 (occurrence of 16R big hit) The game will be advanced by hitting the right until the special view variation display is performed 100 times.

  Moreover, in the definite change state A, while the variable display of the first special symbol based on the ball entering the second starting opening 21 is mainly performed in the state where the big hit probability is set to the high probability (high probability state), the third start While expecting also the execution (the occurrence of the 16R big hit) of the 2nd special design fluctuation indication which is based on the entry to the mouth 25 it means to advance the game by the right hitting until the next big hit occurs.

  On the other hand, when the gaming state after the big hit game is the definite change state B and the regular drawing hit is executed in the definite change state B, the second starting opening 21 opens in the first opening pattern. The first opening pattern is an opening pattern in which opening of “0.5 seconds” is performed twice with an interval (closing time) of “60 seconds”. For this reason, even in the probability change state B, even if the game is executed at a high frequency per flat map, the 0.5 second opening of the second starting opening 21 per game per one flat area has an interval of 60 seconds. Since it is performed only twice, although the game ball can be entered into the second starting opening 21, its possibility is low but the entry efficiency is not good. Therefore, in the definite change state B, the possibility of entering the gaming ball to the third starting opening 25 is higher than that of the second starting opening 21, and the frequency of entering the third starting opening 25 is increased. Variation display of the second special symbol based on entering the ball into the third starting opening 25 is performed. In addition, even if entering the second starting opening 21 rarely occurs, the variable display of the second special symbol is given priority, so as long as the second special view is not interrupted (special figure 2 number of balls held) Is not "0"), the first special symbol variation display is not performed.

  In such a definite change state B, while the big display probability is set to the high probability (high probability state), the second special symbol of the second special symbol based on entering the third starting opening 25 is mainly displayed in the second The next big hit will occur while expecting 16R big hit (especially 16R positive variation big hit) to avoid the occurrence of 6R big hit due to the fluctuation indication of the first special symbol based on entering the ball to starting opening 21 You will play the game by right-handed until you do.

[Operation and Effect of Example 3]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, in the first short time state and the probability change state A (the first specific gaming state) in the right-handed state, the second starting opening 21 is played in a game per common game In order to open in the second opening pattern, the frequency of game balls entering the second starting opening 21 becomes higher than that of the third starting opening 25. For this reason, in the first short time state and the definite change state A, while the variable display of the first special symbol based on entering the ball to the second starting opening 21 is mainly performed, the variable display of the second special symbol that can be executed rarely. As a result, it becomes a playability of advancing a game while putting expectation on the occurrence of the 16R big hit.

  On the other hand, in the definite change state B (the second specific gaming state) which is the same right-handed state, the second starting opening 21 opens in the first opening pattern in the common game per game, so the second starting opening 21 3 The start opening 25 has a higher pitch of game balls. For this reason, in the definite change state B, while the variable display of the second special symbol based on entering the ball to the third starting opening 25 is mainly performed, the 6R jackpot is generated as a result of the variable display of the first special symbol that can be executed rarely. It becomes game play that advances the game while expecting the 16R big hit to occur as a result of the variable display of the second special symbol while avoiding the occurrence.

  As described above, also in the present embodiment, the gaming state in which the variable display of the first special symbol which is not the object of priority fluctuation is mainly performed despite the same right-handed state, and the second special symbol which is the object of priority fluctuation Two types of gaming states (a first specific gaming state and a second specific gaming state) with a gaming state in which variable display of the character is mainly performed can be set, and each gaming state has different game characteristics ing. As a result, it becomes possible to realize new game characteristics that have not been achieved in the past, and to improve the game interest.

  Also in the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a reservation pre-reading notice (pre-judgment effect) as in the first embodiment described above. That is, in the normal state where the variable display of the first special symbol is mainly performed, and in the first time-shortened state and the probability change state A, the main control unit 80 to the sub control unit 90 performs the first prior determination information and the second prior determination information By enabling both outputs, both the first pre-determination effect and the second pre-determination effect can be performed. Further, in the definite change state B, the first preliminary determination effect can not be performed by making the first preliminary determination information incapable of being output from the main control unit 80 to the sub control unit 90 and enabling the second preliminary determination information to be output. The second pre-determination effect is executable. Further, when transitioning to any of the normal state, the first time saving state and the definite changing state A to the definite changing state B, the storage contents of the special drawing 1 effect holding information storage area and the setting contents of the holding pre-reading notice flag and the holding pre-reading notice counter (The contents stored in the first prior determination information storage means) is not initialized, and the first prior determination effect is not executable, and the special figure 2 effect is suspended when the probability change state B is shifted to the first short time state. The second predetermination effect can be executed without initializing the stored contents of the information storage area and the setting contents of the holding prereading notice flag and the holding prereading notice counter (the contents of the second predetermination information storage means). It is possible to adopt a configuration.

  Also in the present embodiment, it is possible to adopt the configuration of the second embodiment described above.

  Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. The present embodiment mainly differs from the first embodiment in the board configuration and the like of the game board 2. In the following, parts different from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and descriptions of parts common to the first embodiment will be omitted.

  FIG. 46 shows the structure (board surface structure) of the game board 2 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, which replaces FIG. As shown in FIG. 46, the game board 2 of the present embodiment differs from the first embodiment (see FIG. 3) in the arrangement configuration of the starting opening, the big winning opening and the like in the game area 3 (right game area 3B). .

  As shown in FIG. 46, a big winning device 310 provided with a big winning opening 300 and an opening / closing member (feather member) 320 for opening and closing the big winning opening 300 is provided at the lower right portion of the center decoration 10 in the game area 3. It is done. The opening and closing member 320 is driven by the special winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5), and is provided so as to be rotatable (tilable) along the left and right (horizontal) direction of the game board surface. In the special winning opening 310, the game ball can enter the ball only when the open / close member 320 is in the open state (the state shown in FIG. 46).

  Also, as shown in FIG. 46, in the area below the big winning device 310 in the game area 3 (the right gaming area 3B), the first variable winning device 220 as an ordinary electric character, and A second variable winning device 230 and a third variable winning device 240 as objects and a gate 280 as a trigger for execution of variable display of a normal symbol are provided in this order from the upstream side to the downstream side.

  The first variable winning device 220 has an operation port 221 for opening the second variable winning device 230 and the third variable winning device 240 as a second type non-electric item, and an appearance type for opening and closing the operation port 221. The movable member (opening and closing member) 222 of In the first embodiment described above, the variable winning device 22 provided with the second starting opening 21 serving as a trigger for execution of the variable display of the second special symbol is used as the ordinary motorized role, but instead, in this embodiment, the operation opening The first variable winning device 220 having the H.221 is used as a normal motorized role.

  The movable member 222 has a substantially rectangular plate shape (long plate shape) smaller than the movable member 23 for opening and closing the second starting opening 21 according to the first embodiment, and the upper surface thereof forms a game ball passage. Is the same as in the first embodiment. The game balls passing (rolling) on the upper surface of the movable member 222 without entering the operation opening 221 are the second variable winning device 230, the third variable winning device 240 and the gate 280 along the inclination of the upper surface. It flows down to the side where it is placed (lower left).

  The operation principle of the first variable winning device 220 according to the present embodiment is basically the same as the operation principle of the variable winning device 22 according to the first embodiment. That is, it is determined to be a hit in the determination of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 280, hit as a result of the variation display of the normal symbol based on the determination result is displayed normal symbol (pattern per common drawing) In this case, the movable member 222 operates (opens) and the operation port 221 is opened. That is, opening of the operation port 221 is performed as a game per common drawing. However, the opening and closing pattern of the operation opening 221 (operation pattern of the movable member 222) according to the present embodiment is different from the opening and closing pattern of the second start opening 21 according to the first embodiment (operation pattern of the movable member 23). There is. The opening and closing pattern of the operation port 221 according to the present embodiment will be described later.

  The second starting port solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5) of the first embodiment is replaced with an operating port solenoid that drives the movable member 222 in this embodiment. In addition, the operation opening 221 is closed by the specified number of game balls entering during the opening (during game), and in the present embodiment, the specified number is "three" There is. If there is a specified number of balls entered before the lapse of the opening time of the operation opening 221, the game is ended per one blowout with the said balls. Furthermore, the number of winning balls to be paid out for the entry of one game ball into the operation opening 221 is "one".

  The second variable winning device 230 is provided with a second starting port 231 that triggers execution of the variable display of the second special symbol, and an opening and closing member (blade member) 232 that opens and closes the second starting port 231. In addition, the third variable winning device 240 is provided with a third start port 241 that triggers the execution of the first special symbol variation display, and an opening and closing member (blade member) 242 that opens and closes the third start port 241. . Due to the opening and closing operation of the opening and closing members 232 and 242, the second starting opening 231 and the third starting opening 241 have a higher possibility of entering the gaming ball from the first aspect (closed state) than the first aspect. It is possible to change to the second mode (open state). The game ball can enter the ball only when the opening and closing members 232 and 242 are in the open state, and the game ball can enter the ball when the opening and closing members 232 and 242 are in the closed state. It becomes impossible. The number of winning balls to be paid out with respect to the entry of one game ball into the second starting opening 231 and the number of winning balls to be paid out relative to the entry of one gaming ball into the third starting opening 241 are respectively "One" is considered. The second starting port 231 (the second variable winning device 230) and the third starting port 241 (the third variable winning device 240) of the present embodiment respectively correspond to one aspect of the "variable entrance" of the present invention. Do.

  The second starting opening 231 (the second variable winning device 230) and the third starting opening 241 (the third variable winning device 240) are each a variable entry ball opening (variable entry ball) provided as a second type non-motorized combination. Mouth). When the game ball enters the operation opening 221 when the second start opening 231 and the third start opening 241 are in the closed state (ball entering impossible state), the opening / closing member 232 is received by the action received from the entered game ball Any one of 242 is operated (opening operation), and the second starting port 231 or the third starting port 241 is in the open state (the ball entering possible state). Then, when a predetermined number (for example, one or two) of gaming balls enter the starting opening in the open state, the starting opening is closed by an action received from the entering gaming ball. A known mechanism can be adopted as the opening / closing mechanism (opening / closing structure) of the starting port (the second starting port 231, the third starting port 241) as such a second type non-motorized part. It is possible to adopt a technique as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Publication No.

  Which of the second starting opening 231 and the third starting opening 241 is open, the gaming ball having entered the operating opening 221 is the gaming ball passage (game ball discharging path) formed on the back side of the gaming board 2 It depends on whether it is distributed to the open / close mechanism side (not shown) of the second start port 231 or the open / close mechanism side (not shown) of the third start port 241. The distribution of the game balls is different depending on the timing of entering the game balls into the operation opening 221, and the timing of entering the balls can be adjusted by the opening / closing pattern of the operation opening 221 (the operation pattern of the movable member 222) It has become.

  FIG. 47 is an explanatory view showing the sorting principle (sorting mechanism) of the game balls having entered the operation opening 221. As shown in FIG. The game ball entered into the operation opening 221 flows down the game ball passage 500 formed on the back side of the game board 2 and is discharged out of the game machine, but as shown in the figure, the game ball passage 500 The first passage 501 passing through the opening and closing mechanism side of the third starting opening 241 (third variable winning device 240), and the second passage 502 passing the opening and closing mechanism side of the second starting opening 231 (second variable winning device 230) It is branched and discharged out of the gaming machine through any of these passages. And, when the game ball which entered the operation opening 221 flows down the 1st passage 501 and is discharged, the game ball acts on the opening and closing mechanism of the 3rd starting opening 241 in the discharge process, opening and closing member 242 The opening operation is performed, whereby the third start port 241 is opened (see FIG. 47A). On the other hand, when the game ball entered into the operation opening 221 flows down the second passage 502 and is discharged, the game ball acts on the opening / closing mechanism of the second start opening 231 in the discharging process to open the opening / closing member 232 The opening operation is performed, whereby the second start port 231 is opened (see FIG. 47 (b)).

  The first variable winning device 220 is provided with a movable piece 223 for distributing the game ball having entered the operation opening 221 to the first passage 501 or the second passage 502. The movable piece 223 is driven by a movable piece solenoid (not shown) provided as a kind of solenoids (see FIG. 5) driven under the control of the main control unit 80. In this embodiment, the movable piece 223 is moved back and forth relative to the game board surface by the drive of the movable piece solenoid so that the movable piece 223 can be positioned outside the gaming ball passage 500 and in the gaming ball passage 500. It is movable in the direction (slidable).

  The movable piece 223 starts a certain operation (ON / OFF of the movable piece solenoid) triggered by the start of the opening operation of the operation opening 221 (the operation of the movable member 222), and the operation is performed by the end of the game It is something to finish. When the movable piece solenoid is off, that is, when the movable piece 223 is not in operation (non-operating state), it is in a state of being located outside the gaming ball passage 500, and when the movable piece solenoid is on, that is When operated (operating state), the gaming ball passage 500 is positioned. In FIG. 47, the movable piece 223 in the non-operating state is shown by a broken line, and the movable piece 223 in the operating state is shown by a solid line.

  The operation pattern (constant operation) of the movable piece 223 in this embodiment is 0.1 seconds (100 ms) from the first opening start of the operation port 221 (the opening operation of the movable member 222) as shown in FIG. At the timing when it has elapsed, the movable piece solenoid is turned off after it has been turned on for 0.1 seconds (100 ms). As a result, the movable piece 223 is positioned in the game ball passage 500 for 0.1 second and immediately becomes inoperative. Thereafter, when the opening operation of the operation opening 221 is continuously performed at the timing when 2.8 seconds (2800 ms) has elapsed (the timing when 3.0 seconds have elapsed from the start of the first opening of the operation opening 221) In the case of continuing), the movable piece solenoid is turned on again, and this state is maintained up to 3.0 seconds (3000 ms) (see FIG. 48 (b)). During this time, the movable piece 223 is in the state (operating state) positioned in the gaming ball passage 500. Then, when 3.0 seconds (6.0 seconds from the first opening of the operation opening 221) elapses, the movable piece solenoid is turned off, and the movable piece 223 is positioned outside the gaming ball passage 500 (non-operating state, Initial state). In consideration of such an operation pattern of the movable piece 223, an open pattern of the operation port 221 in a game is determined per common drawing.

  The opening pattern of the operation opening 221 is determined in accordance with the gaming state when the game is executed per common drawing (when the symbol is displayed stopped per common drawing) as in the first embodiment described above. . As the opening pattern of the operation opening 221, the first opening pattern used when the game is executed in the normal state, the first short time state, and the definite change state A and the common change state B (second time short state) is used. A second opening pattern used when the game is executed per figure is provided.

  In the first opening pattern of the operating port 221 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 48 (a), the operating port solenoid is turned ON with the start of the game per common drawing, and the operating port 221 is opened, and this state Is maintained for 3.0 seconds (3000 ms), the operation port solenoid is turned off, the operation port 221 is closed, and the game is ended per common game. That is, the first opening pattern of the operation port 221 is set to one long opening (in this example, 3 seconds opening).

  On the other hand, in the second opening pattern of the actuation opening 221 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. By repeating ON and OFF for 0.9 seconds (900 m) three times, the operation port 221 performs short open (short open, momentary open) three times. After that, the operation port solenoid is turned on again and the operation port 221 is opened, and after this state is maintained for 3.0 seconds (3000 ms), the operation port solenoid is turned off and the operation port 221 is closed, thereby It is a pattern that the game ends per popular map. That is, the second opening pattern of the operation opening 221 is a combination of three short openings (in this example, 0.1 second opening × 3 times) and one long opening (in this example, three seconds opening) There is.

  From the relationship between the opening pattern of the operation opening 221 and the operation pattern of the movable piece 223, when the operation opening 221 is opened in the first opening pattern in a game, the movable piece 223 is 0 along with the opening. Since the operation is only for 1 second, most of the opening of the operation opening 221 (3 seconds from the opening start to the opening end), the movable piece 223 is positioned outside the game ball passage 500 (FIG. 47 (a) See). Therefore, when the operation opening 221 is opened in the first opening pattern, the possibility that the game ball entering the operation opening 221 is guided to the second passage 502 is very low, and most of the game balls are in the first passage 501 It is guided (it becomes easy to be guided to the 1st channel 501).

  On the other hand, when the operation port 221 is opened in the second opening pattern in the game per common drawing, the operation port 221 performs one short opening (three seconds opening) after performing short opening three times, but among them The movable piece 223 is positioned outside the gaming ball passage 500 until the movable piece 223 operates for 0.1 second at the timing when the first (first) short opening ends, and then the long opening of the operation opening 221 is started. It will be in the non-operating state. Then, in accordance with the start timing of the long opening of the operation opening 221, the movable piece 223 starts the operation again, and thereafter, while the operation opening 221 is open (maximum 3.0 seconds), the movable piece 223 is the game ball passage It will be in the state (operation state) located in 500 (refer FIG.47 (b)). Therefore, when the operation opening 221 is opened in the second opening pattern, the possibility that the gaming ball having entered the operation opening 221 is guided to the first passage 501 is very low, and most of the gaming balls are in the second passage 502 It is guided (it becomes easy to be guided to the 2nd channel 502).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment configured as described above, the "normal state", the "first time short state", the "probable change state A", and the "probable change state" which are gaming states in which variation display of special symbols is performed The game in the normal state (left-handed game) is the same as that of the first embodiment described above in B ". The big hit game is also the same as the first embodiment described above. On the other hand, the game (right-handed game) in the first time reduction state, the definite change state A, and the positive change state B proceeds as follows.

  That is, the gaming state after the big hit game is the first short time state (low probability state and the first short state), and when the per game is executed in the first short time state, the gaming state after the big hit game is In the case of the definite change state A, when the game is executed in the common change state in the definite change state A, the operation port 221 opens in the first opening pattern (see FIG. 48A). In the first time reduction state and the probability change state A (the first specific gaming state), the game per common drawing in which the opening of the operation opening 221 based on the first opening pattern is performed is frequently performed, and based on the first opening pattern Most of the gaming balls having entered the operation opening 221 which is opened are guided to the first passage 501 (see FIG. 47A). Therefore, in the first short time state and the definite change state A, every time the gaming ball enters the operation opening 221, the third starting opening 241 is opened by the action received from the entering game ball, so the third time The starting opening 241 opens with high frequency, and the ball entering the third starting opening 241 is generated with high frequency. Therefore, in the first short time state and the definite change state A, the variation display of the first special symbol based on the entry of the ball into the third starting opening 241 is mainly performed. In such a first short time state and a definite change state A, it is easier for the game ball to enter the third starting opening 241 than the second starting opening 231. "Easy entering state of the third starting opening 241" (first It can be said that it is in the ball entry easy state of the first specified gaming state).

  And, in the first time-short state, while the display of variation of the first special symbol is performed in the state where the big hit probability is set to the low probability (low probability state) While expecting the occurrence of the first big hit), the game will be advanced by a right-handed game until the special view fluctuation display is performed 100 times.

  In addition, in the definite variation state A, while the display of variation of the first special symbol is performed in the state where the big hit probability is set to the high probability (high probability state), the 6R definite variation big hit which becomes the setting trigger of the definite variation state B While expecting the occurrence of one big hit), the game will be promoted by right-handed play until the next big hit occurs.

  Furthermore, in the first time saving state and the probability variation state A, similarly to the above-described first embodiment, the fluctuation effect is executed along with the fluctuation display of the first special symbol, and the first prior determination based on the first prior determination information A rendition can be performed.

  On the other hand, when the gaming state after the big hit game is the definite change state B, and the regular drawing hit is executed in the definite change state B, the operation opening 221 opens in the second opening pattern (FIG. 48 (FIG. see b)). In the definite change state B (the second specific game state), the game is frequently executed per popular drawing in which the opening of the operation opening 221 based on the second opening pattern is performed, and the operation opening opened based on the second opening pattern Most of the gaming balls having entered the ball 221 are guided to the second passage 502 (see FIG. 47 (b)). For this reason, in the definite change state B, every time the game ball enters the operation opening 221, the second start opening 231 is opened by the action received from the entered game ball, so the second start opening 231 is high. It will open with frequency, and the ball to the 2nd starting opening 231 will be generated with high frequency. Therefore, in the definite variation state B, the variation display of the second special symbol based on entering the second start opening 231 is mainly performed. In such a definite change state B, it is easier for the gaming ball to enter the second starting opening 231 than the third starting opening 241. "Early ball entering state of the second starting opening 231" (second entering easy state , Second specific gaming state).

  In such a definite change state B, while the variation display of the second special symbol is performed in a state (high probability state) in which the big hit probability is set to a high probability, the 16R definite change big hit that becomes the setting trigger of the positive change state B (16R While expecting the occurrence of the fourth big hit) (continuing variation), the game will be promoted by hitting the right until the next big hit occurs.

  Further, in the probability change state B, as in the first embodiment described above, the fluctuation effect is performed along with the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, and the second prior determination effect based on the second advance determination information may be performed.

[Operation and Effect of Example 4]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, in the right-handed state, in the first short time state and the probability change state A (the first specific gaming state), the operation port 221 is the first in a game per common drawing. The game ball opened in the opening pattern and entered into the operation opening 221 is guided to the first passage 501 (game ball passage 500) with a very high probability (approximately 100% probability). For this reason, in the first short time state and the definite change state A, whenever the game ball enters the operation opening 221, the third starting opening 241 of the second starting opening 231 and the third starting opening 241 is opened. The pitch of game balls entering the third starting opening 241 is higher than that of the second starting opening 231. Therefore, in the first time reduction state and the definite change state A, while the variable display of the first special symbol is mainly performed, in particular, the game characteristics such as advancing the game while expecting the occurrence of the 6R positive variation big hit (6R first big hit) .

  On the other hand, in the probability change state B (second specific gaming state) which is the same right-handed state, the operating opening 221 is opened in the second opening pattern in the game per common drawing, and the gaming ball entered into the operating opening 221 It is guided to the second passage 502 (game ball passage 500) with a very high probability (approximately 100% probability). Therefore, in the definite change state B, whenever the game ball enters the operation opening 221, the second starting opening 231 of the second starting opening 231 and the third starting opening 241 is opened, and the third starting opening The ball entering frequency of the game ball to the second starting opening 231 becomes higher than 241. Therefore, in the definite change state B, while the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly performed, the game characteristic is such that the game is advanced while expecting the occurrence of the 16R positive change big hit (16R fourth big hit) especially.

  As described above, also in the present embodiment, the gaming state in which the variable display of the first special symbol which is not the object of priority fluctuation is mainly performed despite the same right-handed state, and the second special symbol which is the object of priority fluctuation Two types of gaming states (a first specific gaming state and a second specific gaming state) with a gaming state in which variable display of the character is mainly performed can be set, and each gaming state has different game characteristics ing. As a result, it becomes possible to realize new game characteristics that have not been achieved in the past, and to improve the game interest.

  In addition, also in this embodiment, it is possible to adopt the configuration of the second embodiment described above, and as in the third embodiment described above, each starting opening 231, starting opening 242 and each special symbol (first special view It is also possible to define the correspondence with the symbol, the second special symbol).

  As mentioned above, although Examples 1-4 were explained as an embodiment of the present invention, the present invention is not limited to this, It limits to the statement of each claim, unless it deviates from the range described in each claim. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately add improvements based on the knowledge that the person skilled in the art usually has, to the extent that the person skilled in the art can easily replace them.

  For example, in the first embodiment described above, the second starting port 21 is opened based on the first opening pattern in the first short time state and the positive variation state A of the right-handed state, so that the third starting hole 21 is third. It becomes a state (the first specific gaming state) where the frequency of entering the starting opening 25 (frequency of display of fluctuation display of the first special symbol) increases, and in the definite change state B, the second starting opening 21 is based on the second opening pattern. By opening it, it is considered to be in a state (second specified gaming state) in which the ball entering frequency to the second starting port 21 (frequency of display of variation display of the second special symbol) is higher than that of the third starting port 25. . That is, two types of the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state can be set as the specific gaming state in which the game is progressed by the right-handed hit. On the other hand, in addition to the first opening pattern and the second opening pattern described above as the opening pattern of the second starting port 21, for example, the possibility of entering the second starting port 21 is higher than that of the first opening pattern described above. The third opening pattern, which is lower than the above, the fourth opening pattern, in which the ball entry possibility to the second starting port 21 is higher than the first opening pattern described above and lower than the second opening pattern described above, the second starting opening You may provide three or more types of open patterns in which the ball entry possibility to the 2nd starting opening 21 differs mutually, such as the fifth opening pattern where the ball entering possibility to 21 is higher than the above-mentioned second opening pattern. . In this case, for example, a third specified gaming state in which the second starting opening 21 opens based on the third opening pattern, a fourth specified gaming state in which the second starting opening 21 opens based on the fourth opening pattern, a fourth It becomes possible to achieve further diversification of the specific gaming state as the right-handed state, such as the fifth specific gaming state in which the second starting opening 21 opens based on the 5 opening pattern. As a result, it is possible to determine in more detail the ball entering possibility (ball entering frequency) of each of the second starting opening 21 and the third starting opening 25 in the specific gaming state (right-handed state), and the fun of the specific gaming state It is possible to further improve.

  Moreover, in the above-mentioned Example 4, it is a 2nd starting corresponding to a 2nd special symbol as a starting opening (the 2nd kind non-motorized combination) which is opened based on the ball entering operation opening 221 (normally powered combination). The opening 231 and the third starting opening 241 corresponding to the first special symbol are provided, and the relationship between the opening pattern (first opening pattern, second opening pattern) of the operation opening 221 and the operation pattern of the movable piece 223 3) The first specific gaming state (first short time state, probability change state A) in which the frequency of entering the ball into the starting opening 241 is high or the second specific gaming state in which the frequency of entering the ball into the second starting opening 231 is (the probable change State B) was set. On the other hand, as the opening pattern of the operation opening 221, for example, the ball opening possibility of the gaming ball to the operation opening 221 and the third opening pattern different from the first opening pattern and the second opening pattern described above, Providing three or more types of open patterns different from each other such as the ball entry possibility and the ball entry timing such as the fourth open pattern whose ball entry possibility and ball entry timing are different from the first to third open patterns, etc. It is also good. In this case, for example, a right-handed state such as a third specified gaming state in which the operation opening 221 opens based on the third opening pattern, and a fourth specified gaming state in which the operation opening 221 opens based on the fourth opening pattern It is possible to achieve further diversification of the specific gaming state of. As a result, it becomes possible to obtain game characteristics in which the type of starting opening that is to be opened based on entry to the operating opening 221 changes in various ways, and a game provided with a starting opening consisting of a second type non-electric character. It becomes possible to further improve the game interest of the machine.

  In the above-described first embodiment, as the time saving state, the opening time extension function of the variable winning device 22 does not operate, and the first start hole 21 opens in the first opening pattern. State is provided, but without providing such a first short time state as a short time state, the open time extension function of the variable winning device 22 is activated and the second start port 21 opens in the second open pattern. Only the state (corresponding to the second short time state of the first embodiment) may be provided. Specifically, for example, "normal state" (low probability state and non-short time state) as a gaming state in which the variable display of the special symbol can be executed, and "time saving state" (low probability state) corresponding to the second time short state described above In addition, three types of “time change state” (a high probability state and a time reduction state) corresponding to the above-described probability change state B can be set. In this case, the "normal state" is a gaming state (non-specified gaming state) in which the variable display of the first special symbol based on entering the ball into the first start opening 20 becomes a main (non-specified gaming state). Is a game state in which the variation display of the second special symbol based on entering the ball to the second starting opening 21 becomes main by the fact that the ball entering frequency of the gaming ball to the second starting opening 21 is higher than the normal state It becomes a gaming state) (the presence or absence of the 3rd starting opening 25 does not matter). In such a configuration (specification), in the "normal state" (left-handed state), both the first prior determination information and the second prior determination information can be output from the main control unit 80 to the sub control unit 90. It is assumed that both the first and second pre-determination effects can be performed, and the main control unit 80 to the sub-control unit 90 in the “time saving state” and the “probability changing state” (right-handed state). It is assumed that the first preliminary determination information can not be output and the second preliminary determination information can be output, and the first preliminary determination effect can not be performed and the second preliminary determination effect can be performed.

  Even in such a configuration, for example, when a time-long jackpot occurs in the normal state, and the time-saving state occurs after the big-hit game, the time-saving state (specific game state) is stored at the time After initializing the time saving state without initializing the stored contents of the special figure 1 effect holding information storage area (first prior judgment information) and the setting contents (first prior judgment information) of the holding pre-reading notice flag and the pre-reading reading notice counter By making it possible to hold until the normal state (non-specific gaming state), it becomes possible to provide the memory contents and setting contents for the game in the normal state after the time saving state ends. In addition, when the time saving state (specific gaming state) ends and becomes the normal state (non-specific gaming state), the special figure 2 effect hold information memory which is stored in the time short state and stored in the normal state By storing the storage contents of the area (second prior determination information), the holding pre-reading notice flag, and the setting contents of the pre-reading notice counter (second pre-judgment information) without initializing when the normal state is reached, Memory contents and setting contents can be provided for the game in the normal state after the end of the time saving state.

  In the first embodiment described above, the memory contents of the special view 1 effect holding information storage area, the memory contents of the special view 2 effect holding information storage area, and the setting contents of the holding pre-reading notice flag and the holding pre-reading notice counter are all game It was assumed that there was no initialization (reset) triggered by a change in state. On the other hand, the big hit game pertaining to the big hit concerning the memory contents of the special figure 1 production pending information storage area at the time of big hit occurrence, and the setting contents of pending read advance notice flag and pending look ahead notice counter related to special figure 1 at the big hit occurrence. In this case, it may not be initialized, but may be initialized based on the start or the end of the specific gaming state (for example, probability change state B) after the big hit game. That is, the game may not be initialized on the occurrence of the big hit (execution of the big hit game), but may be initiated on the start or end of the specific game state (for example, the probability change state B). In this way, it is possible to take measures to prevent technical intervention by the player in the specific gaming state in which the variable display of the second special symbol, which is the subject of the priority change, is the main feature.

  In addition, "the storage contents of the special figure 2 effect pending information storage area and the setting contents of the pending advance notice flag and pending advance notice counter according to the special view 2 are not initialized, and the special field 1 effect pending information storage area is stored" The contents and the setting contents of the reservation pre-reading notice flag and the pre-reading notice counter pertaining to the special figure 1 are initialized, or “the storage contents of the special figure 1 effect pending information storage area and the special figure 2 effect pending information storage area The setting contents of the hold pre-reading notice flag and the hold pre-reading notice counter according to the special figure 1 are initialized without the setting contents of the pre-reading notice flag and the pre-reading notice counter relating to the special figure 2 Or at least some or all of the information related to the prior determination of the special figure 1 is the execution (start) of the big hit game or the transition to the specific game state. It may be the subject of initialization based on. This also makes it possible to take preventive measures for technical intervention by the player in the specific gaming state in which the variable display of the second special symbol which is the subject of the priority change is the main. Furthermore, all of the information related to the prior determination of the special view 1 and the information related to the prior determination of the special view 2 may be the target of initialization. This makes it possible to unify the initialization processing of the information related to the prior determination while preventing the technical intervention by the player.

  Moreover, in the above-mentioned example, although it was set as the control processing which digests the 2nd special figure reserve prior to the 1st special figure reserve, it is a control process of so-called special figure 2 priority digestion, it is not limited to this. It is good also as a control processing which digests a reserve with priority to a 2nd special figure reserve, and is a control process of what is called a special figure 1 priority digestion. Furthermore, priority is not set for the first special drawing reserve digest and the second special figure reserve digest, and the first special figure reserve and the second special figure reserve are digested in order from the oldest stored one. The control process may be a control process of so-called entry order (memory order) digestion. Further, the control process (so-called "simultaneous change machine") that can execute the first special view reserve and the second special view reserve in parallel may be performed. This is because even in the special figure 1 priority digest, entering sequence digest and simultaneous change machine, it is possible to mainly change the type of the special symbol variably displayed depending on the game state.

  Moreover, although the above-mentioned example illustrated what applied the present invention to one type of pachinko gaming machine which determines whether to operate a probability change function based on the kind of big hit symbol, the present invention is not limited to this. It is not limited to For example, the special winning opening (V attacker) is provided with a specific area (V area) as a probability change operating opening, and the probability varying function is determined based on whether the gaming ball has passed the specific area (V passing) during the big hit game. The present invention can also be applied to one type of pachinko machine (so-called "V machine") that determines whether or not to operate.

  Furthermore, the game ball which has a specific area (V area) in the large winning opening that can be entered by the special symbol success or failure judgment being a small hit, and the game ball entered the large winning opening in the small hitting game It is also possible to apply the present invention to a pachinko gaming machine of one type and two types in which a big hit occurs when passing through a specific area (V pass) and a big hit game is executed. In pachinko machines of this type, one type of game (special figure 1 game aimed at big hit) is played in the normal state game which is left-handed state, and two types of game are performed in the right-handed state. It is common to play a game aimed at V big hit via small hit, but when the present invention is applied to this, as a right-handed state (time saving state), "mainly a game aimed at a big hit" Game state (the state where the variable display of the first special symbol is mainly performed) and the game state where the "special game 2 game aimed at V big hit via small hit" is main (the variable display of the second special symbol mainly Can be set. As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine of one type and two types, it becomes possible to realize the game characteristics that have not been achieved conventionally and to improve the game interest.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, regarding the prior determination based on the starting ball entry, the latest acquired random number value (acquired information) stored in the special view storage section is read out and the read acquired random number value (acquired information) is determined Although (pre-judgment) has been described (start-up ball entry process (S205), see FIG. 13), the pre-judgment method is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the special view reserve storage unit, an area (acquired information storage means) for storing acquired information (that is, acquired information acquired based on start ball entry) to be subjected to prior determination is Separately from the storage before or for storage of the acquired information obtained based on the start-up ball, provided in the RAM of the unit and making a prior determination of the acquired information stored in the storage area (predetermined determination storage unit) It may be possible to make a prior determination of In this case, it is also possible to delete the acquired information (acquired information stored in another storage area) used for the prior determination by storing the result of the prior determination in the RAM of the main control unit or the sub control unit.

  In the above-described embodiment, the jackpot probability can be set to the low probability (first probability) or the high probability (second probability) by the non-operation / operation of the probability variation function, but the type (number) of jackpot probabilities Is not limited to this. For example, it is possible to set three or more types of probabilities such as medium probability (third probability) higher than low probability (first probability) and lower than high probability (second probability) It is 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 probability conditions defining the relationship between the low probability and the high probability are provided, and any of the plurality of probability conditions can be arbitrarily set (selectable), for example, when the power of the gaming machine is turned on. It is also good.

[Others]
Hereinafter, the invention related to the embodiment (example) disclosed in the present specification is disclosed as a reference invention.

(Reference Invention 1)
Conventionally, variable display of identification information is performed based on the entry of the game ball to the starting opening, and based on the display result of the variable display becoming a specific display result, the game profit such as winning balls is a player There is known a gaming machine which can execute a special game given to the player. In this type of game machine, various effects such as reach effect, advance notice effect, special game effect, etc. are executed along with the variable display of identification information and the execution of a special game, and the player can It is common to advance the game while paying attention to the effect. In addition, some types of gaming machines are configured such that a bonus other than the special game can be given to the player after the end of the special game. As a benefit, for example, the probability that the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result is made higher than usual, the fluctuation display time of the identification information is made shorter than usual, and the ball entering possibility of the game ball changes. In the case where the starting opening is configured as a variable entrance to be obtained, the ball entering frequency of the gaming ball to the variable entrance (that is, the variable starting opening) may be raised higher than usual. See 2009-95470).

  However, as described above, the game characteristics such as proceeding with the game while paying attention to various effects, or the provision of another privilege different from the special game after the end of the special game, etc. have already been made known. It is difficult to improve the game interest by simply following the

  This reference invention 1 is made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and the place made into the purpose is to realize new game nature, and to improve game fun.

A gaming machine according to a reference invention 1-1 for solving the above-mentioned problems is
A first identification information display unit for displaying first identification information;
A second identification information display unit for displaying second identification information;
A plurality of starting ports constituted by a first starting port serving as an execution trigger for the variable display of the first identification information, and a second starting port serving as an execution trigger for the variable display of the second identification information;
And a main control unit that performs control related to the progress of the game;
Based on the display result of the variable display being a specific display result, a special game in which a predetermined profit can be given to the player becomes executable.
At least one of the plurality of starting openings is a variable entrance which can be changed to the first mode and the second mode in which the game ball is more likely to enter the game than the first mode. ,
It is a gaming machine in which the variable display of the second identification information can be executed in preference to the variable display of the first identification information,
The main control unit is capable of setting a specific gaming state in which the possibility of entering the game ball into the variable entrance is higher than the non-specific gaming state as the gaming state in which the variable display is executable. Including setting means,
The gaming state setting means is configured to set any one of a plurality of predetermined gaming states set in advance, when setting the particular gaming state.
When the first specific gaming state is set among the plurality of specific gaming states, the ball entering frequency of the gaming ball to the first starting opening from the second starting opening becomes higher,
When a second specific gaming state is set among the plurality of specific gaming states, the ball entering frequency of the game ball to the second starting port is higher than that of the first starting port. It is.

  According to such a gaming machine, at least one of the plurality of starting openings constituted by the first starting opening corresponding to the first identification information and the second starting opening corresponding to the variable display of the second identification information In the case where one is a variable entry ball opening and the possibility of entering the game ball into the variable entry ball ball is set to a specific gaming state higher than the non-specific gaming state, a plurality of predetermined One of the specific gaming states is set. When the first specific gaming state is set as the specific gaming state, the ball entering frequency of the gaming ball from the second starting opening to the first starting opening increases, and the second specific gaming state is set, The pitch of game balls entering the second starting opening from the first starting opening increases. For this reason, among the plurality of starting ports, when the starting port which is considered as the variable ball entry port is the first starting port, it is the second starting port, or both the first starting port and the second starting port In any of the cases, depending on the type of the specific gaming state being set, the gaming state in which the variable display of the first identification information that is not prioritized over the second identification information is mainly performed, or the first identification information A new game characteristic can be realized, such as becoming a gaming state in which the variable display of the second identification information given priority to is mainly performed. This makes it possible to improve the game interest.

  In addition, one or more first starting openings and second starting openings constituting a plurality of starting openings are provided, and for example, one first starting opening and one second starting opening are provided, A configuration in which one first starting port is provided and two second starting ports are provided, a configuration in which two first starting ports are provided and one second starting port is provided, a first starting port and a second starting It is possible to adopt a configuration in which two of the two mouths are provided. Further, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which one or both of the first starting opening and the second starting opening are provided three or more.

  In addition, even if the plurality of specified gaming states is constituted by two specified gaming states, the first specified gaming state and the second specified gaming state, the first specified gaming state and the second specified game It may be configured by three or more specific gaming states including the state.

The gaming machine according to Reference Invention 1-2 is the same as the gaming machine according to Reference Invention 1-1 described above,
It has a sub control unit that performs control related to the effect,
The sub-control unit can control the execution of the effect based on the information output from the main control unit,
The main control unit
First determination means for determining acquired information acquired based on entry of gaming balls into the first starting opening;
First identification information control means for variably displaying the first identification information based on the result of the determination by the first determination means;
Further including first prior determination means for performing determination of acquired information acquired based on entry of the game ball into the first starting opening before determination by the first determination means is performed,
In the case where the first specific gaming state is set, it is possible to output, to the sub control unit, first prior determination information relating to a result of determination by the first prior determination means. is there.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the acquired information acquired on the basis of the entry of the game ball to the first starting opening is determined, the variable display of the first identification information is performed based on the result of the determination. To be executed. In addition, prior to the determination of the acquired information at the time of performing the variable display of the first identification information, the determination of the acquired information (also referred to as “preliminary determination”) is performed. Then, in the first specific gaming state in which the ball entering frequency of the gaming ball from the second starting opening to the first starting opening is higher, the prior determination result of the acquired information acquired based on the ball entering the first starting opening The first prior determination information relating to the present invention can be output from the main control unit to the sub control unit. Since the sub control unit can control the execution of the effect based on the information output from the main control unit, the sub control unit is also referred to as a “representation based on the first prior determination information from the main control unit (“ first prior determination effect ”). ) Can be performed under the control of the sub control unit. Thereby, it becomes possible to improve the game interest by adding the game characteristic that the first preliminary determination effect can be executed in the first specific game state.

The gaming machine of the reference invention 1-3 is the same as the gaming machine of the reference invention 1-2 described above,
The gaming state setting means can set the specific gaming state after the end of the special game,
When the first specific gaming state is set after the end of the special game, the main control portion can output the first advance determination information to the sub control portion while the special game is being executed. It is characterized by certain things.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the first specific gaming state is set after the end of the special game, the first prior determination information is transmitted from the main control unit to the sub control unit during execution of the special game. It is possible to output. For this reason, from during the special game before the first specific gaming state is set, an effect (first prior determination effect) based on the first prior determination information can be executed. Thereby, it becomes possible to improve the game interest by adding the game property that the first preliminary determination effect can be executed during the special game.

The gaming machine of the reference invention 1-4 is the gaming machine of the reference invention 1-2 or the reference invention 1-3 described above,
When the second specific gaming state is set, the main control unit can not output the first prior determination information to the sub control unit.

  According to such a gaming machine, in the second specific gaming state in which the ball entering frequency of the gaming ball from the first starting opening to the second starting opening is higher, the main control unit to the sub control unit performs the first advance. Judgment information can not be output. For this reason, in the second specific gaming state, the effect based on the result of the prior determination related to the first identification information (the first prior determination effect) can not be performed. Thereby, under a situation where the variable display of the second identification information is mainly performed (the second specific gaming state), the first preliminary determination effect related to the first identification information is not executed (does not appear), It becomes possible to execute an effect suitable for the two specific gaming states.

The gaming machine of the reference invention 1-5 is the same as the gaming machine of the reference invention 1-1 described above,
It has a sub control unit that performs control related to the effect,
The sub-control unit can control the execution of the effect based on the information output from the main control unit,
The main control unit
First determination means for determining acquired information acquired based on entry of gaming balls into the first starting opening;
First identification information control means for variably displaying the first identification information based on the result of the determination by the first determination means;
Further including first prior determination means for performing determination of acquired information acquired based on entry of the game ball into the first starting opening before determination by the first determination means is performed,
When the first specific gaming state is set after the end of the special game, during the execution of the special game, the first preliminary determination information relating to the result of the determination by the first preliminary determination means is sent to the sub control unit It is characterized in that it can be output with respect to it.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the acquired information acquired on the basis of the entry of the game ball to the first starting opening is determined, the variable display of the first identification information is performed based on the result of the determination. To be executed. In addition, prior to the determination of the acquired information at the time of performing the variable display of the first identification information, the determination (the prior determination) of the acquired information is performed. And, when the first specific gaming state is set after the end of the special game, the first prior determination information pertaining to the prior determination result of the acquired information acquired based on the entry to the first starting port is the special game It is possible to output from the main control unit to the sub-control unit during execution of. Since the sub control unit can control the execution of the effect based on the information output from the main control unit, the first control from the main control unit is issued during the special game before the first specific gaming state is set. The effect based on the prior determination information (first prior determination effect) can be performed under the control of the sub control unit. Thereby, it becomes possible to improve the game interest by adding the game property that the first preliminary determination effect can be executed during the special game.

  According to the above-described reference invention 1, it is possible to realize new game characteristics and improve the game interest.

(Reference Invention 2)
Conventionally, when the game ball enters the first start opening, the variable display of the first identification information is executed, and when the game ball enters the second start opening, the variable display of the second identification information is executed widely. Are known. In this type of gaming machine, the gaming state in which the variable display of the second identification information can be executed with priority given to the variable display of the first identification information, and the variable display of the first identification information is mainly executed; There is one provided with a gaming state in which variable display of second identification information is executed (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-75217).

  In the above-mentioned gaming machine, from the viewpoint of preventing technical intervention by the player, in the gaming state in which the variable display of the second identification information is mainly executed, it relates to the first identification information which is not the target of the priority variable display. It is common practice to prevent the preview effect from being performed. However, simply restricting the execution of the advance notice effect may result in a decrease in interest in playing the game.

  The present invention 2 is made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in amusement of the game.

A gaming machine according to a reference invention 2-1 for solving the above-mentioned problems is
A first identification information display unit for displaying first identification information;
A second identification information display unit for displaying second identification information;
A first starting port that triggers execution of variable display of the first identification information;
And a second start opening that triggers execution of the variable display of the second identification information,
Based on the display result of the variable display being a specific display result, a special game in which a predetermined profit can be given to the player becomes executable.
The second starting opening is a variable entrance capable of being changed to the first aspect and the second aspect in which the ball entry probability of the gaming ball is higher than that of the first aspect,
It is a gaming machine in which the variable display of the second identification information can be executed in preference to the variable display of the first identification information,
First determination means for determining the acquired information acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening based on the establishment of a predetermined change start condition;
First identification information control means for variably displaying the first identification information based on the result of the determination by the first determination means;
First prior determination means for determining the acquired information acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening before the determination by the first determination means is performed;
First prior determination information storage means capable of storing first prior determination information related to the determination by the first prior determination means;
First predetermination effect executing means capable of executing first predetermination effect based on the first predetermination information;
As a gaming state in which the variable display can be performed, a non-specific gaming state and a specific gaming state in which the ball entering probability of the gaming ball to the variable entrance is higher than the non-specific gaming state are set. Possible game state setting means,
When the non-specific gaming state is set, the first pre-determination effect is executable,
When the specific gaming state is set, it is characterized in that the first prior determination effect can not be performed without the storage content of the first prior determination information storage means being initialized.

  According to such a gaming machine, when it becomes a specific gaming state in which the ball entering probability of the gaming ball to the variable ball entry port (second starting port) is higher than the non-specific gaming state, the determination by the first prior determination means The first predetermination effect can not be performed without initializing the storage content of the first predetermination information storage unit that stores the first predetermination information related to. For this reason, although the first prior determination effect is not executed in the specific gaming state, the stored content (first prior determination information) of the first prior determination information storage means when the specific gaming state is reached is retained, and the specific gaming state It becomes possible to provide for the game in the non specific game state after the end of. As a result, it is possible to suppress the decrease in the game interest.

  The first prior determination information may be, for example, information enabling identification of acquired information to be determined by the first prior determination means, information enabling determination of the result of the determination by the first prior determination means, (1) It means various information related to the determination by the first prior determination means, such as information that enables identification of the presence or absence of the execution of the prior determination effect.

The gaming machine according to Reference Invention 2-2 is the same as the gaming machine according to Reference Invention 2-1 described above,
Second determination means for determining the acquired information acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening based on the establishment of a predetermined change start condition;
Second identification information control means for variably displaying the second identification information based on the result of the determination by the second determination means;
Second prior determination means for determining the acquired information acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening before the determination by the second determination means is performed;
Second prior determination information storage means capable of storing second prior determination information related to the determination by the second prior determination means;
And second pre-determination effect executing means capable of executing a second pre-determination effect based on the second pre-determination information,
When the specific gaming state is set, the second predetermination effect is executable,
When the specific gaming state ends and the non-specific gaming state is set, the second prior determination effect can be performed without the storage content of the second prior determination information storage unit being initialized. It is characterized by

  According to such a gaming machine, in the specific gaming state in which the first preliminary determination effect is not executable, the second preliminary determination effect based on the second preliminary determination information is executable. And, when the specific gaming state ends and becomes the non-specific gaming state, the second predetermination effect can be executed without initializing the storage content of the second prior determination information storage means for storing the second prior determination information It is assumed. For this reason, even after the specific gaming state in which the second predetermination effect is executable is ended and the nonspecific gaming state is entered, the stored content (second prior determination information) of the second prior determination information storage means is held. Then, it becomes possible to provide for the game in the non-specified gaming state, and it is possible to execute the second prior determination effect based on the stored contents (second prior determination information). As a result, it is possible to suppress the decrease in the game interest.

  The second prior determination information may be, for example, information enabling identification of acquired information to be determined by the second prior determination means, information enabling determination of the result of determination by the second prior determination means, (2) It means various information related to the determination by the second prior determination means, such as information that enables identification of the presence or absence of the execution of the prior determination effect.

The gaming machine according to Reference Invention 2-3 is the same as the gaming machine according to Reference Invention 2-1 or Reference Invention 2-2 described above,
A main control unit that performs control related to the progress of the game;
And a sub control unit that performs control relating to an effect,
The sub control unit includes the first prior determination information storage unit and the first prior determination effect executing unit, and can control the execution of the effect based on the information output from the main control unit.
The main control unit includes the first prior determination means and the gaming state setting means, and can output the first prior determination information to the sub control unit when the non-specific gaming state is set. And the first prior determination information can not be output to the sub control unit when the specific gaming state is set.

  According to such a gaming machine, in the non-specific game state, the main control unit can output the first prior determination information to the sub control unit, and in the specific game state, the main control unit to the sub control unit 1 Pre-judging information can not be output. Since the sub control unit can control the execution of the effect based on the information output from the main control unit, in the non-specific game state, the first prior determination effect based on the first prior determination information from the main control unit is Execution becomes possible under the control of the sub control unit, and in the specific gaming state, the first predetermination effect can not be performed. As a result, it is possible to control the execution of the first predetermination effect according to the gaming state (non-specific gaming state, specific gaming state) with high accuracy.

  According to the above-described reference invention 2, it is possible to suppress a decrease in game interest.

  1 pachinko gaming machine, 2 gaming board, 3 gaming area, 3A left gaming area, 3B right gaming area, 7 image display device, 7a display screen, 8 effect pattern, 9a first effect pending, 9b second effect pending, 10 center Decorative body, 20 first starting opening, 21 second starting opening (variable entrance), 22 variable winning device (normal electric combination), 23 movable member, 25 third starting opening, 28 gates, 30 large winning opening, 31 big winning device (special electric symbol), 32 opening and closing members, 40 main display, 41 special symbol display unit (identification information display unit) 41a first special symbol display (first identification information display unit), 41b second Special symbol display (second identification information display unit), 80 main control board (main control unit), 81 gaming control microcomputer, 90 sub control board (sub control unit), 91 effect control microcomputer, 100 image control board (100 Image system Control unit), 101 image control microcomputer, 220 first variable winning device (normal electric combination), 221 operation opening, 222 movable member, 223 movable piece, 230 second variable winning combination (type 2 non-electric combination) , 231 second starting opening (variable entry ball opening), 232 opening and closing member, 240 third variable winning device (type 2 non-motorized combination), 241 third starting opening (variable entry ball opening), 242 opening and closing member, 280 Gate, 300 large winning opening, 310 large winning device (special electric combination), 320 opening and closing member, 500 gaming ball passage, 501 first passage, 502 second passage.

Claims (5)

A first identification information display unit for displaying first identification information;
A second identification information display unit for displaying second identification information;
A plurality of starting ports constituted by a first starting port serving as an execution trigger for the variable display of the first identification information, and a second starting port serving as an execution trigger for the variable display of the second identification information;
And a main control unit that performs control related to the progress of the game;
Based on the display result of the variable display being a specific display result, a special game in which a predetermined profit can be given to the player becomes executable.
At least one of the plurality of starting openings is a variable entrance which can be changed to the first mode and the second mode in which the game ball is more likely to enter the game than the first mode. ,
It is a gaming machine in which the variable display of the second identification information can be executed in preference to the variable display of the first identification information,
The main control unit is capable of setting a specific gaming state in which the possibility of entering the game ball into the variable entrance is higher than the non-specific gaming state as the gaming state in which the variable display is executable. Including setting means,
The gaming state setting means is configured to set any one of a plurality of predetermined gaming states set in advance, when setting the particular gaming state.
When the first specific gaming state is set among the plurality of specific gaming states, the ball entering frequency of the gaming ball to the first starting opening from the second starting opening becomes higher,
When a second specific gaming state is set among the plurality of specific gaming states, the ball entering frequency of the gaming ball to the second starting opening from the first starting opening is higher. Machine. It has a sub control unit that performs control related to the effect,
The sub-control unit can control the execution of the effect based on the information output from the main control unit,
The main control unit
First determination means for determining acquired information acquired based on entry of gaming balls into the first starting opening;
First identification information control means for variably displaying the first identification information based on the result of the determination by the first determination means;
Further including first prior determination means for performing determination of acquired information acquired based on entry of the game ball into the first starting opening before determination by the first determination means is performed,
When the first specific gaming state is set, it is possible to output, to the sub control unit, first prior determination information relating to the result of determination by the first prior determination means. The gaming machine according to 1. The gaming state setting means can set the specific gaming state after the end of the special game,
When the first specific gaming state is set after the end of the special game, the main control portion can output the first advance determination information to the sub control portion while the special game is being executed. The gaming machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The said main-control part can not output the said 1st prior determination information with respect to the said sub-control part, when the said 2nd specific game state is set. Of gaming machines. It has a sub control unit that performs control related to the effect,
The sub-control unit can control the execution of the effect based on the information output from the main control unit,
The main control unit
First determination means for determining acquired information acquired based on entry of gaming balls into the first starting opening;
First identification information control means for variably displaying the first identification information based on the result of the determination by the first determination means;
Further including first prior determination means for performing determination of acquired information acquired based on entry of the game ball into the first starting opening before determination by the first determination means is performed,
When the first specific gaming state is set after the end of the special game, during the execution of the special game, the first preliminary determination information relating to the result of the determination by the first preliminary determination means is sent to the sub control unit The game machine according to claim 1, characterized in that it can be outputted against.

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