JP2019118506A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To solve the problem that conventional game machines include a number of game performances having different display modes but a game performance to be executed is related to a game mode under execution and hence the game performance is deficient in a change, lacks an element of surprise, and may cause a decrease in interest in a game although the conventional game machines had a plurality of game performances as game performances to be executed following variation display of a pattern, and some game machines could execute a game performance in a different display mode depending on a game mode switched by satisfaction of a predetermined condition.SOLUTION: A game performance having an element of surprise is executed to enhance interest in a game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 43

Description

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

  In a conventional gaming machine, on the basis of entering a ball to the starting opening, it makes a yes / no decision with a predetermined big hit probability and displays symbols in a fluctuating manner, and performs game effects indicating the result of the yes / no determination according to the variation display of the symbols. There was something to perform a big hit game that opens a big winning opening when it becomes a big hit. In addition, there is a gaming machine that executes a predetermined game effect along with the variable display of the symbol, reports the possibility that the result of the acceptance determination will be a big hit by the game effect, and enhances the game interest (for example, patent documents 1).

JP 2015-66055

  Further, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, a game effect using a timer is provided as a game effect to be executed along with a variable display of a symbol. According to a game effect using such a timer, the display mode of the game effect changes at a predetermined time regardless of the determination result. Therefore, it becomes possible for all players to see game effects of different display modes before and after the change time. As a result, with the elapse of the game time, the game effect to be executed is diversified (changed), and even when the same game machine is played for a long time, it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored with the game as much as possible. However, although there are many game effects with different display modes, the game effects to be executed are associated with the time of the game, so there is little change, and there is a risk that the game will be less entertaining. Have.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and provides a gaming machine having unexpected gaming effects and enhancing gaming interest, in a gaming machine having various gaming effects.

A gaming machine according to a first aspect of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is:
Identification information display means for variably displaying identification information based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
A variable entry ball slot capable of changing into a ball entry possible state in which the game ball can enter and a ball entry impossible state in which the game ball can not enter the ball;
Game effect execution means capable of executing predetermined game effects;
A count display unit for displaying a predetermined count value;
Count effect execution means capable of executing a count effect of changing the count value displayed on the count display unit with the progress of the game;
It is a gaming machine comprising: special game execution means for executing a special game in which the variable ball entry is allowed to enter the ball when the result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific result,
As the game effect, it has a specific game effect that can be executed along with the count effect,
As the count effect,
It is characterized in that it has an effect consisting of a count stop effect for stopping the change of the count value in the count effect and a count restart effect for resuming the change of the count value after a predetermined period has elapsed from the stop.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to execute a count effect of changing (progressing) the count display portion for displaying a predetermined count value and the count value displayed on the count display portion as the game progresses. And a count effect execution means. In addition, it has the effect which includes the count stop production which stops the change (progress) of the count value which is displayed as count production, the count resumption production which starts the change (progress) of the count value again after the stop. .

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, in a gaming machine having various gaming effects, it is possible to execute unexpected gaming effects and provide a gaming machine that enhances the fun of the game.

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 of 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 showing the correspondence between the type of hit and the opening pattern of the big winning opening. It is a table | surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a big hit type determination table, (C) is a normal symbol 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 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 1 (big hit game). It is a flow chart of game state setting processing. It is a flowchart of special electric combination processing 2 (small hit game). It is a flowchart of a specific area | region sensor detection process. 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 1st presentation mode setting process. It is a flow chart of prior production change processing. It is a flowchart of a received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of prior determination processing. It is a flowchart of a 2nd presentation mode setting processing. It is a flow chart of change production start processing. It is a flow chart of notice production setting processing. It is a flowchart of the third effect mode setting process. . It is a figure which shows an example of prior presentation. It is a figure which shows an example of prior presentation. It is a figure which shows an example of prior presentation. It is a figure which shows an example of prior presentation. It is a figure which shows an example of advance production. It is a table which shows the kind of advance production. It is a figure which shows an example of the other aspect of advance production. It is a figure which shows an example of the other aspect of advance production. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a specific mode of the second embodiment. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a preliminary presentation effect of the second embodiment. It is a flowchart of right-turning instruction | indication image display processing. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the display screen in the round effect in a special gaming state, (b) is a figure which shows an example of the display screen in the fluctuation display of the production symbol in the high base state, (c) These are figures which show an example of a display screen when changing to a low base state from a high base state. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of right-turning instruction image change processing according to the third embodiment; FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart of right-turning instruction image change processing according to the fourth embodiment;

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described using examples. In the following embodiments, a pachinko game machine (ball-ball game machine) is a pachinko game machine in which a game medium used for playing a game is a game ball, and the game ball can be advanced by firing the game ball toward the game board surface. An application of the invention will be described. Specifically, the player performs a predetermined amount of change when the special symbol is variably displayed based on the entry of the game ball to the starting opening and the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed with the end of the variable display of the special symbol. A so-called "one-type type" pachinko gaming machine in which a big hit game (special game) to which a game profit (for example, winning balls) can be awarded can be executed will be described as an example.

  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 gaming) when the game machine is viewed from the front, and the rear side (rear side) refers to the game It is the back side of the machine when 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 FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment comprises a gaming machine frame 50 and a game board 2 mounted in the gaming machine frame 50, and the gaming board 2 is a game board It is configured to be detachable from the machine 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 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 first embodiment, and it is sufficient if the player can perform the input, for example, the input means for the player to directly contact the button portion to perform the input. (For example, a retractable type, a touch sensor type, etc.), or a non-contact type input means (photoelectric type etc.) for detecting that a part of the player's body has approached and performing input It is also 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.

  Near the center of the game area 3, an image display device 7 which is an aspect of the effect display means is provided. The image display device 7 of the present embodiment is a liquid crystal display device, and on the display screen 7a thereof, an effect symbol display area 7b in which effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (also referred to simply as "effect symbol 8") are displayed. A background display area 7c in which a background image constituting the background of the display screen 7a is displayed is provided (also referred to as "effect pattern display portion"). 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 rendering symbols 8L, 8C, 8R of the present embodiment are each composed of a plurality of symbols (identification information) representing numbers from "1" to "9". 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 display result of the first special symbol variation display or the display result of the second special symbol variation display displayed on the second special symbol display 41b (also referred to as "the second special symbol display portion"), that is, The result of the special symbol yes / no decision (also referred to simply as the "yes / no decision") is displayed so that the player can easily recognize. In the present embodiment, the stop order of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R being variably displayed is, in principle, “left → right → middle”. The first special symbol, the second special symbol, or the effect symbol may be simply referred to as "symbol" or "identification information". In addition, the ordinary symbol is "common figure", the special symbol is "special figure", the first special symbol is "special figure 1" "first special figure", the second special symbol is "special figure 2" "second special figure There is a thing called ".

  For example, when the result of the special symbol hit or not determination is a big hit, it is possible to stop and display the production symbol with three-digit identical Zoro such as "777" (also referred to as "hit effect symbol"). In addition, when it becomes a small hit, it is possible to stop and display the production pattern with a preset chance symbol such as "135" or a dedicated symbol such as "3 ★ 3" (also referred to as "small hit effect symbol") It is. In addition, in the case of dislodging, stopping the display of the production pattern with a discolored eye symbol (also referred to as "disappointing effect symbol") in which at least one of three symbols such as "637" and "373" is different It is possible. 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.

  Here, among the stop display modes of the effect design, the stop display mode (Zoro eyes in this embodiment) corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol pass / fail judgment is a big hit is the "big hit mode", the "specific display result", etc. There are cases where the stop display mode (separate eyes in this example) corresponding to the case where the special symbol judgment result is out is sometimes referred to as "out mode", "non-specified display result" or the like. Moreover, the thing of the stop display mode corresponding to, when the result of a special symbol equivalence determination is a small hit may be called a "small hit aspect", a "predetermined display result", etc.

  On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to displaying a game effect (rendering symbol game effect) using the effect pattern as described above, a hitting game effect to be executed along with the hitting game, for waiting for customers Demonstration effects etc. are displayed. In addition to the effect symbols such as numerals, various effect images other than the effect symbols such as the background image and the character image are also displayed in the effect symbols game effect, the hit game effect and the demonstration 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) is provided to display the second effect on hold 9 b in accordance with the storage number of the second special view to be described later. The number of memories of the first special view reserve displayed and the second special reserve view displayed on the first special view reserve indicator 43a (see FIG. 4) described later by the display mode (the number of displays) of the first effect reserve and the second effect reserve. It is possible to show the player the number of memories of the second special view reserve displayed on the special view reserve display 43b 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 addition, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a left-handed display area 70c (left-handed instruction image display unit) for displaying a left-handed instructed image 70 described later according to the gaming state A right-handed display area 71c (right-handed instruction image display unit) for displaying the image 71 is provided. Incidentally, the left hitting instruction image 70 and the right hitting instruction image 71 are also collectively referred to as a “launch instruction image”.

  A center decoration 10 is provided near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display 7 so as to surround the effect symbol display area 7b. At the lower part of the center decorative body 10, a stage unit 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which game balls can be rolled is provided. A hollow warp 12 is provided on the left side of the center decoration 10. The warp section 12 is provided with a warp entrance and a warp exit, and receives game balls flowing down the game area 3 from the warp entrance, discharges the game balls from the warp exit, and guides the game balls to the stage section 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. Furthermore, at the upper part of the center decorative body 10, there is a decorative member 13 (panel lamp 5) such as an LED or the like, which can be lighted according to the game state, and a decorative member 13 in which characters, figures, etc. There is.

  In addition, a movable decorative member 14 that is operable along with the game effect is provided at the upper part of the center decorative body 10 and behind the decorative member 13. Although only a part of the movable decorative member 14 is visible in FIG. 3, for example, the movable decorative member 14 falls downward with the execution of a relatively highly likely game effect, and the movable movable member 14 falls. The decoration member covers the front of the display screen 7a, and most of the decoration is visible. This will increase the player's expectation of winning.

  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. Based on the game ball entering the first starting opening 20, random numbers etc. for special symbol eligibility determination are acquired, and when a predetermined condition established in advance is fulfilled, the eligibility determination pertaining to the first special symbol (the first special symbol eligibility While the determination is performed, the first special symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed on the basis of the result of the determination.

  Below the first start opening 20, a variable winning device 22 (also referred to as a "variable start opening") provided with a variable second start opening 21 in which the ease of entering the game ball changes is provided. . Based on the game ball entering the second starting opening 21, random numbers etc. for special symbol eligibility determination are acquired, and when a predetermined condition established in advance is established, the eligibility determination for the second special symbol (2nd special symbol eval iment determination ) Is executed and the second special symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the pass / fail judgment.

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

  On the right side of the first starting opening 20 in the game area 3, a first winning device 31 provided with a first big winning opening 30 (also referred to as a "first variable entry ball opening") is provided. The first big winning device 31 includes an opening and closing member 32 and opens and closes the first big winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening and closing member 32. The opening and closing member 32 is driven by the first big winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5). The game ball can enter the first large winning opening 30 only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state. That is, with the opening and closing operation of the opening and closing member 32, the first big winning device 31 can not enter the game ball and can not enter the ball (closed state) and can enter the game ball and can enter the ball (opened state) Can be changed to

  In addition, a second large winning opening 35 (also referred to as a “second variable entry ball opening”) is provided at the upper right of the first large winning opening 30 in the game area 3 and at the lower right portion of the center decoration 10. A big winning device 36 is provided. The second big winning device 36 includes an opening and closing member (blade member) 37 and opens and closes the second large winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening and closing member 37. The opening and closing member 37 is driven by the second large winning opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 5). The game ball can enter the second large winning opening 35 only when the open / close member 37 is in the open state. That is, with the opening and closing operation of the opening and closing member 37, the second big winning device 36 can not enter the game ball and can not enter the ball (closed state) and can enter the game ball and can enter the ball (opened state) Can be changed to

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

  In the right side area of the center decorative body 10 in the game area 3, a gate 28 (game ball passage opening) through which game balls can pass is provided. Based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28, a random number etc. for normal symbol judgment is acquired, and when a predetermined condition defined in advance is satisfied, it is normally determined whether or not the second starting opening 21 is opened. While the symbol propriety judgment is executed, the normal symbol is variably displayed, and the stop display is performed based on the result of the normal symbol propriety judgment. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second start opening 21 is opened. Furthermore, in the lower part of the game area 3, a plurality of general winning openings 27 are provided. In this embodiment, four general winning openings 27 are provided, three of which are left general winning openings provided on the left side of the first starting opening 20, and one is the right of the first large winning opening 30. It is considered as the right general winning combination provided on the side. The 1st starting opening 20, the 2nd starting opening 21, the 1st big winning opening 30, the 2nd big winning opening 35, and the general winning opening 27 are entrances which become a payout trigger of the winning balls, respectively. When game balls enter the mouth, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are paid out at each entrance. Specifically, the number of winning balls in the first starting opening 20 is "4," the number of winning balls in the second starting opening 21 is "2," the number of winning balls in the first large winning opening 20 and the second large winning opening 35 "15", the number of winning balls in the general winning opening 27 is "10".

  In this way, a game in which a plurality of ball entrances (the first start port 20, the second start port 21, the first large winning opening 30, the second large winning opening 35, the general winning opening 27 and the gate 28) and the like are arranged The area 3 can be divided into a left gaming area 3A (first area) to the left of the center in the left-right direction and a right gaming area 3B (second area) on the right. Launching the game ball so that the game ball flows down on the left gaming area 3A is called "left-handed", and firing the game ball so that the game ball flows downward on the right gaming area 3B is called "right-handed" . Here, among the plurality of ball entrances, the first starting opening 20 and the three left general winning openings 27 are provided such that gaming balls flowing down the left gaming area 3A of the gaming area 3 can enter the ball. In the second start opening 21, the first big winning opening 30, the second big winning opening 35, the right general winning opening 27 and the gate 28, the gaming balls flowing down the right gaming area 3B in the gaming area 3 enter the ball It is provided to be possible. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, in principle, when hitting the game, the player aims to enter the first starting opening 20 by hitting left. On the other hand, when the game state changes because the hit is determined based on the ball entry to the first start opening 20 and the gaming state changes, the gate 28, the second start opening 21, the first big winning opening 30 and the first hit in principle It will aim at entering the ball to 2 large winning a prize mouth 35.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, a main indicator 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, on the main display 40, a first special view hold display 43a that displays the number of stored determinations of the pass / fail determination information (first special view pending) pertaining to the first special symbol, and pass / fail determination information pertaining to the second special symbol ( The second special view reserve display 43b that displays the number of stored second special view reserves), and the common view reserve display 44 that displays the number of stored operations of the normal symbol display 42 (general view reserve) include. Furthermore, the main display 40 has a hit indicator 48 indicating that the result of the first special symbol equivalence determination or the second special symbol equivalence determination is the first, and the first special symbol equivalence determination or the second special symbol equivalence determination Round indicator 45 showing the number of rounds of the game played when the result of the hit, the gaming state indicator 46 showing that the probability variation function is activated, and the firing direction of the gaming ball, ie right strike And a launch direction indicator 47 indicating whether to strike or to strike left. These various displays included in the main display 40 are controlled to be displayed 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 starting opening 20. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed based on the entry of the gaming ball into the second starting opening 21. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as "special symbol". The first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as "special symbol display portion 41". Also, the first special view hold indicator 43a and the second special view hold indicator 43b may be collectively referred to as "special view hold indicator 43".

  In the special symbol display unit 41, the special symbol (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined time and then displayed in a stopped state, and the special symbol (stop symbol) displayed in the stopped state enters the first starting opening 20 or the second starting opening 21 Report the result of the lottery based on (special symbol success or failure judgment, 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 special symbol (specific identification information), that is, the stop symbol of the special symbol (display result of the variation symbol of the special symbol) is a hit symbol such as a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol In this case, a special game (big hit game, small hit game) is performed in which the first large winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35 is opened with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the hit symbol displayed being stopped. The opening pattern of the special winning opening (first large winning opening 30 and second large winning opening 35) in the special game will be described later.

  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 the present embodiment, as a result of the first special symbol qualification determination, four big hits of “15R first big hit”, “15R second big hit”, “5R third big hit” and “2R fourth big hit”, and the first A small hit is provided (see FIGS. 6 and 8), and the LEDs of the first special symbol display 41a can take display modes according to the big hit and the small hit. For example, when the result of the first special symbol equivalence judgment is the first big hit (15R big hit), the three LEDs of "ijn" are turned on and the rest are turned off (15R first big hit symbol). Also, in the case of the second big hit (15R big hit), the three "ijk" LEDs are turned on and the rest are turned off (15R second big hit symbol). Also, in the case of the third big hit (15R big hit), the three LEDs of "ijl" are turned on and the rest are turned off (15R third big hit symbol). Moreover, when it becomes a 4th big hit (2R big hit), 4 LED of "jnop" is lighted and the remainder is light-extinguished (2R 4th big hit symbol). Moreover, when it becomes a 1st small hit, 4 LED of "mnop" is lighted and the remainder is light-extinguished (small hit symbol). Also, when it comes off, turn on the two "lo" LEDs and turn off the rest (disappeared symbol).

  On the other hand, the second special symbol display 41b is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "a to h", and displays a special symbol according to the result of the second special symbol pass / fail determination. In this embodiment, two types of big hit of "15R 5th big hit" and "15R 6th big hit" are provided as a result of the second special symbol pass / fail judgment (refer to FIG. 8), and the second special symbol display The LEDs of the container 41b can take display modes according to each of the jackpots. For example, when the result of the second special symbol suitability determination is the fifth big hit (15R big hit), the three "abd" LEDs are turned on and the rest are turned off (15R fifth big hit symbol). Moreover, when it becomes the 6th big hit (15R big hit), 3 LED of "abc" is lighted and the remainder is light-extinguished (15R 6th big hit symbol). Moreover, when it becomes a 2nd small hit, 4 LED of "cdeh" is lighted and the remainder is light-extinguished (2nd small 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 aspect (stop symbol) of a special symbol is not limited to these, It can 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 variation display mode, for example, light repeatedly flows from left to right in a predetermined order In this way, each LED can be turned on.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when there is a game ball entering the first starting opening 20 or the second starting opening 21, various information such as a random number for special symbol acceptance or rejection determination based on the entering ball ("acquired information" The various information acquired and acquired is temporarily stored in a special-image holding storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. Specifically, if entering the first starting opening 20, it is stored in the first special view holding storage unit (not shown) as a first special view holding (first acquired information), and to the second starting opening 21 If it is entered, it is stored in the second special view reserve storage unit (not shown) as the second special view reserve (second acquisition information). 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 it becomes possible to change the special symbol based on the special view reserve. Digestion of the special figure reservation means that a random number etc. for special symbol propriety determination corresponding to the special figure reservation is determined, and the variation display of the special symbol for showing the determination result is executed. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variation display of the special symbol based on the ball entry of the gaming ball to the first starting opening 20 or the second starting opening 21 can not be executed immediately upon entering the ball, that is, the variation of the special symbol Even when a display is being executed or a special game is being executed, it is possible to reserve the right of special symbol acceptance or rejection with respect to entering the ball, with a predetermined number as the upper limit.

  The number of special view reservations stored in the special view suspension storage unit is displayed on the first special view suspension display 43a and the second special view suspension 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. In the case where the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specified normal symbol (performing normal symbol), an auxiliary game is performed in which the second starting opening 21 is opened with an opening pattern according to the current gaming state. The opening pattern of the second start port 21 will be described later.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol display 42 is configured of two LEDs of "st", and displays the normal symbol according to the result of the normal symbol suitability determination according to 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. 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 variation display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the gaming ball to the gate 28 can not be executed immediately at the time of the passage, that is, when the variation display of the normal symbol is being executed or Even in this case, 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 reservation display 44 is configured by two LEDs of "qr", and displays the number of common drawing reservations by lighting the LEDs according to the number of common drawing reservations. 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 is a main control board 80 (also referred to as a "main control unit" which performs control relating to game progress and game profit such as special symbol acceptance determination, normal symbol acceptance determination, transition of gaming state, etc. Unit), sub control board 90 (also referred to as “sub control unit” or “effect control unit”) that performs control relating to effects to be executed along with the progress of the game, and payout control that performs control relating to payout of gaming balls Image control board that performs display control of the board 110 (also referred to as "dispense control unit"), the image display device 7, the effect display 102, the effect first special view hold indicator 103a, the effect second special view hold indicator 103b, etc. 100 (image control unit) and the like are 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. Is provided with a storage case such as an image control board containing the voice control board 106, the lamp control board 107 and the image control board 100, and a sub control board containing the sub 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 (hereinafter "game control microcomputer") 81 is mounted which controls the progression of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. 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 the sensors, the first starting opening sensor 20a, the second starting opening sensor 21a, the gate sensor 28a, the first large winning opening sensor 30a, the second large winning opening sensor 35a, the specific area sensor 39a, non-specification The area sensor 49a and the general winning opening sensor 27a are connected. These various sensors are also referred to as "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 gate sensor 28a is provided in the gate 28 and detects the game ball passed through the gate 28. The first large winning opening sensor 30 a is provided in the first large winning opening 30 and detects a game ball entered into the first large winning opening 30. The second large winning opening sensor 35a is provided in the second large winning opening 35 and detects a game ball entered into the second large winning opening 35. The specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39 in the second big winning opening 35, and detects the game ball having passed through the specific area 39. The non-specific area sensor 49a is provided in a non-specific area (not shown) in the second large winning opening 35, and a game which has passed through the non-specific area among the gaming balls entered in the second large winning opening 35 A ball (that is, a game ball which has not passed through the specific area 39) is detected. 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.

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

  The main control board 80 further 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, and a general drawing A hold 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 displays 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

  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 launch device 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 116 (also referred to as a “payout control microcomputer”) for controlling the payout of the gaming balls of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a 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 controls the payout motor 121 of the payout device 120 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 81 or a signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 via the input / output circuit 117. It drives and pays out a prize ball and pays out a rental ball. The game balls to be paid out are detected by the payout sensors 122 and 123 for counting. When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1) of the launcher 112, the touch switch 114 detects the player's touch on the launch handle 60, and the launch volume 115 rotates the launch handle 60. Detect the amount. 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 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 signals 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.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the sub control board 90 is mounted with a one-chip microcomputer 91 ("microcomputer for effect control") for effect control which controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. 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. Also, 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 (rendering 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 unit), the image control board 100 (image control unit), the voice control board 106 (voice control unit), and the lamp control board 107 (lamp control unit) are displayed according to the game situation. It functions as a production control means (production execution means) that performs control to execute various effects such as production, sound effects, and lamp effects (light effects) on the corresponding devices or members (effect means) for the corresponding effects. .

  The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 displays an image on the CPU of the image control one chip microcomputer 101 ("image control microcomputer") of the image control board 100 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The display control of the device 7, the effect indicator 102, the effect first special view hold indicator 103a, and the effect second hold indicator 103b is performed. 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 generated by the combination of lighting and extinguishing of two LEDs or a color. 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 composed 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 by the first special view hold indicator 43a and 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 cover the effect pattern display area 7b (effect pattern display portion) on the display screen 7a. Such a display is provided because it is possible that some or all of the effect design, the first effect suspension display unit, or the second effect suspension display unit can not be visually recognized. 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. Further, 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. Further, in this case, sound data may be stored in the ROM of the image control board 100.

  Furthermore, based on the command received from the main control board 80, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines light emission pattern data (such as light on / off, light emission color, etc. that determines the light emission mode of the lamp such as the frame lamp 66 or the panel lamp 5 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.

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

  In addition, the sub control board 90 includes 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.) 2 production 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 is output from the corresponding effect button detection switch to the sub control board 90. The first effect button detection switch 63c and the second effect button detection switch 63d are collectively referred to simply as "effect button detection switch".

  Next, control (judgment means) related to the pass / fail judgment in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. There are "big hit", "small hit", and "disengagement" as a result of the special symbol judgment. When the result of the special symbol acceptance judgment is "big hit", "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41, and when "small hit", "small hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41 In the case of "disengagement", the "disengagement symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display section 41. When it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit, a "special game" that opens the first large winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35 is executed with an opening pattern according to the type of the special symbol displayed stop. . A special game to be executed as a big hit is called a "big hit game", and a special game to be run as a small hit is called a "small hit game".

  There are several types of hits. As shown in FIG. 6, the types of jackpots are "15R (round) 1st jackpot", "15R 2nd jackpot", "15R 3rd jackpot", "2R 4th jackpot", "15R 5 jackpot" and There is "15R 6th big hit". "15R first big hit" and "15R fifth big hit", the opening number (the number of rounds) of the large winning opening (the first large winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35) is 15, and the first round and In the second round, it is a big hit that opens the second big winning opening 35 in a mode in which passing (V passing) of the gaming ball to the specific area 39 is possible (easier). The round aiming to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 is also referred to as "V round" or "chance round".

  "15R second big hit", "15R third big hit" and "15R sixth big hit", the opening number (the number of rounds) of the large winning opening (first large winning opening 30 or second large winning opening 35) is 15 times However, the opening times of the first and second rounds, which are the V-round described above, are extremely short (slightly open and close), making it difficult (or impossible) to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 It is. That is, it can be said that these jackpots are jackpots that do not open the second large winning opening 35 in a manner in which passage of gaming balls to the specific area 39 is possible (easier).

  In the "2R fourth big hit", the number of opening times (the number of rounds) of the special winning opening (the first large winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35) is two, and the first and second rounds are V rounds. Is a big hit that opens the second big winning opening 35 in such a manner that the game ball can pass to the specific area 39. However, since the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 is 1.8 seconds even if the first and second rounds are combined, the possibility of passing the gaming ball to the specific area is lower than that of the 15R first hit. It has become.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 in the big hit game, the gaming state after the end of the big hit game is shifted to the high probability state described later. Therefore, when the result of the special symbol eligibility judgment is 15R 1st big hit or 15R 5th big hit, the 1st round and the 2nd round V in the aspect that the passage possibility of the game ball to the specific area 39 is extremely high Since a round is executed, the game state after the big hit game can be shifted to the high probability state by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 during the execution of the big hit game. In addition, when the result of special symbol qualification decision becomes the 2R 4th big hit, 1 round with the possibility that passage of the game ball to the specified territory 39 of 15R 1st big hit and 15R 5th big hit but not so much Since the eye and the second round V round are executed, if it is possible to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 during the execution of the big hit game, the gaming state after the big hit game can be shifted to the high probability state .

  On the other hand, when the result of the special symbol qualification judgment is 15R second big hit, 15R third big hit or 15R sixth big hit, the open time of V round for the 1st round and the 2nd round is 0. Since it is 1 second, it is very difficult to enter the game ball into the second big winning opening, so the possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area 39 during the execution of the big hit game becomes extremely low ( Virtually impossible), the gaming state after the big hit game is very likely to be a normal state (low probability state) described later (may be said to be a low probability state).

  On the other hand, the small hit (first small hit, second small hit) is a hit that opens the big winning opening (second large winning opening 35) with the same opening pattern as the 2R fourth big hit apparently. That is, in the case of small hits, the second large winning opening 35 is opened in such a manner that the game ball can pass to the specific area 39. However, even if the game ball passes to the specific area 39 during the execution of the small hit game, the gaming state after the execution of the small hit game does not change from before the execution of the small hit game. Therefore, if the gaming state before the execution of the small hit game is the normal state (low probability state), the gaming state after the execution of the small hit game will also be the normal state. From the player's point of view, the above-mentioned 2R fourth big hit and small hit can not be distinguished even by looking at the opening pattern of the big winning opening (second big winning opening 35). That is, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the result of the special symbol acceptance determination is "2R fourth big hit" or "small hit". Therefore, even if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the special game as the 2R fourth big hit (during the big hit game), it is only by itself to recognize whether the subsequent game state has shifted to the high probability state Have difficulty. In addition, even if the game ball passes the specific area 39 during the special game as a small hit (small hit game), it may be determined whether the subsequent game state has remained normal or has a high probability state. It is difficult to recognize. As a result, in the case of a small hit and a 2R fourth big hit, it is possible to advance the game while having an expectation that it may be in a high probability state, and it is possible to enhance the game interest. . In addition, in the small hit, the number of opening of the big winning opening is not called the number of rounds, but is simply called the number of opening.

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

  In addition, when it becomes 15R second big hit (when 15R second big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the 1st special symbol indicator 41a) and when it becomes 15R third big hit (1st special symbol indicator 41a If the 15R third big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, and if the 15R sixth big hit (if the second special symbol display 41b is stopped and the 15R sixth big hit symbol is displayed), 1R to 2R The second large winning opening 35 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds, and in 3R to 15R, the first large winning opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 28 seconds. In this hit, the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 in the 1R and 2R eyes is considered to be a maximum of 0.1 seconds each and a very short time (instant opening and closing), so during the round (during V round) It is almost impossible for the ball to pass through the specific area 39.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the first and second rounds (V rounds) are compared with the open patterns for the 15R second, third and sixth big hits and the open patterns for the 15R first and fifth big hits. And the open mode is different. And, in the 15R 1st and 5th big hits, the second big winning opening 35 is opened for 28 seconds in the 1st round and the 2nd round, so in the V round there is no ball jam or trouble of the game ball launch system etc. As long as the game ball enters the second big winning opening 35 almost surely, it will pass through the specific area 39 with high probability. On the other hand, in the 15R second, third and sixth big hit, the second large winning opening 35 opens only for 0.1 second in the first and second rounds. Therefore, it is very difficult for the game ball to enter the second large winning opening 35. Therefore, the possibility of the game ball passing through the specific area 39 during execution of the big hit game pertaining to the 15R second, third and sixth big hits is considerably lower than that of the 15R first and fifth big hits, It may be said that the passage is substantially impossible.

  In addition, it is also called "V passing scheduled big hit" that the V round is executed in the aspect that the passage possibility (V passing possibility) of the game ball to the specific area 39 is extremely high, the V passing possibility is extremely low. The jackpot in which the V round is executed in the aspect is also referred to as "V non-passing scheduled jackpot".

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6, when the 2R fourth big hit (when the 2R fourth big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a), the second big winning opening from 1R to 2R Open 35 for up to 0.9 seconds. In this hit, the sum of the opening times of the 1st and 2nd second winning openings 35 is 1.8 seconds at maximum, so during the round, let the game ball enter the second winning opening 35 It is possible to pass the specific area 39. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, one game ball is fired in about 0.6 seconds, so if the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 is 1.8 seconds It is sufficiently possible to aim the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 by causing the game ball to enter the second large winning opening 35. However, since the total opening time of the second big winning opening is as short as 1.8 seconds, the 2R fourth big hit can not expect many winning balls (game profit) like the other 15 R big hits. In other words, it is a big hit that can hardly be won with a prize ball compared to other big hits.

  In addition, the first small hit (when the first small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a), and the second small hit (second special symbol display 41b) In the case where the second small hit symbol is stopped and displayed), the second large winning opening 35 is opened twice for a maximum of 0.9 seconds. That is, the big winning opening is opened in the same opening pattern as the 2R fourth big hit. Even in this small hit, since the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 has a total of 1.8 seconds, it becomes possible to make the game ball enter the second large winning opening 35 and pass the specific area 39 There is. However, as described above, even if there is a passage to the specific area 39 in the small hit game, there is no change in the gaming state before and after the small hit game. In addition, in the small hit game, since the total opening time of the large winning opening is as short as 1.8 seconds, it can not expect as many prize balls as the 2R fourth big hit. That is, the small hit is a game with almost no benefits for the player (in terms of winning balls due to entering the ball), both in terms of the transition of the gaming state and in terms of the winning balls.

  In the present embodiment, as the opening pattern of the second large winning opening 35, the first opening pattern in which the gaming ball can pass through the specific area 39 (is easy to pass) (15 first big hit, 15 R fifth big hit), gaming ball Is difficult to pass through the specific area 39 (cannot pass through) (15R second big hit, 15R third big hit, 15R sixth big hit), the game ball can pass the specific area, and the first open It may have a third open pattern (2R fourth big hit) whose passage possibility is lower than that of the pattern. In addition, as a small hit opening pattern, it has a fourth opening pattern in which the gaming ball can pass through the specific area 39 but does not give a benefit even if it passes (does not generate a high probability state) can do. This fourth opening pattern may be another opening pattern that can not pass through the specific area 39.

  In addition, distribution probability to each big hit in the judgment of the first special symbol (special figure 1) is 40% for 15R first big hit, 20% for 15R second big hit, 30% for 15R third big hit, 2R second 4 big hit is 10% (see the column of the big hit classification decision random number column in Figure 6). On the other hand, the big hit in the judgment of the 2nd special symbol (special figure 2) is 80% for the 15R fifth big hit and 20% for the 15R sixth big hit. See the column). It can be said that this distribution probability represents the probability that the gaming ball will pass through the specific area 39 during the big hit game, that is, the probability of becoming a high probability state, and a high base state where the open extension function described later operates. It can be said that it represents the probability of becoming

  That is, the probability of being in the high probability state is at least 40% when it is a big hit by the hit determination (the first special symbol hit determination) based on entering the first starting opening 20, The probability is 50%, including the case where the game ball passes the specific area 39 during the big hit game related to the 2R fourth big hit. On the other hand, when it becomes a big hit by the hit / fail determination (the 2nd special symbol hit / off determination) based on entering the ball into the second starting opening 21, the probability is 80%.

  In addition, for the probability of becoming a high base state, the probability is 60% when it becomes a big hit in the first special symbol hit determination in the gaming state (low base state) in which the open extension function is not operating, The probability is 70% when 2R 4th big hit when it becomes big hit with the 1st special design equality decision in high base condition is included. On the other hand, when it becomes a big hit in the second special symbol qualification determination, the probability is 100%. And, if it becomes a big hit in the second special symbol qualification determination, there will not be a 2R big hit that can occur when it becomes a big hit in the first special symbol qualification determination, it will always be a 15 R big hit.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, rather than a big hit in the first special symbol pass / fail judgment (big hit lottery of the first special symbol) performed with the game ball entering the first starting opening 20, Compared to the case where the big win in the second special symbol hit / fail judgment (the second special symbol big hit lottery) performed by the game ball entering the second starting opening 21 becomes the big hit in the first special symbol hit / fail judgment There is a high probability of becoming a high probability state, becoming a high base state, or even acquiring 15 R worth of winning balls. That is, it is set that the possibility of becoming more advantageous for the player is higher in the case of a big hit in the second special symbol equality determination than in the case of a big hit in the first special symbol equality determination, (2) If the special symbol is variably displayed, the player is more likely to work in an advantageous manner than the first special symbol is variably displayed. Therefore, the player plays a game in expectation of entering the second starting opening 21. In particular, during operation of the open extension function (high base state) in which the frequency of ball entry into the second starting opening 21 is increased. The above-described distribution probability is an example, and can be set arbitrarily in consideration of game characteristics, specifications, and the like.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, since the second special symbol is superior to the first special symbol, it is possible that both the first special symbol variation display and the second special symbol variation display can be performed, that is, If both the first special view reserve and the second special view reserve exist "1" or more, the variable display of the second special symbol (digestion of the second special view reserve) is the variable display of the first special symbol (the first special symbol (1) It is assumed that priority is given to (deep digesting special figures). Thus, the high base state in which the ball entering frequency into the second starting opening 21 increases increases the execution frequency of the variable display of the second special symbol, so it can be said that the player can advantageously proceed with the game. Nevertheless, the fact that the variable display of the first special symbol is performed in the high base state means that for the player, the game in the advantageous state (high base state) will be flooded with water. (1) Since the variable display of the special symbol may work disadvantageously as compared to the variable display of the second special symbol, it can be said that the variable display of the first special symbol in the high base state is not desirable for the player.

  Here, as a mode of stop display of special symbols, the big hit symbol is also referred to as a "specific display result", the small hit symbol is also referred to as a "predetermined display result", and the off symbol is referred to as a "predetermined mode" Also referred to as non-specific display result. In addition, the jackpot symbol (15R 3rd jackpot symbol, 2R 4th jackpot symbol in low base state) that does not become setting trigger of high base state is also referred to as "first specific display result", and when high base state setting trigger The big hit symbols (15R 1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th big hit symbols, 2R 4th big hit symbols in a high base state) are also referred to as "second specified display results". In addition, the game state (low base state) where the open extension function does not operate is also referred to as the "first game state" as the game state when the special symbol changes and displays, the game state (high base) where the open extension function operates State) is also referred to as "second game state".

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, the determination of a big hit, a small hit, or a removal is performed based on "a random number for special symbol propriety determination (also referred to as" information for propriety determination "). The determination of the type 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". In addition, random numbers (acquired information) acquired based on entry to the first start opening 20 or the second start opening 21 include “variation pattern random numbers other than random numbers for special symbol suitability determination and jackpot type determination. (Also referred to as "variation pattern information"). 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 suitability determination is a random number for determining whether or not to play the auxiliary game to open the second starting opening 21 (normal symbol lottery), and takes a value in the range of “0 to 240”.

  Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of gaming states by a combination of the probability fluctuation function for special symbols, the probability fluctuation function for ordinary symbols, the fluctuation time shortening function and the open extension function being activated or deactivated. ing. The state in which the probability variation function is operating for the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) is referred to as the "high probability state", and the non-operating state is referred to as the "normal state (also referred to as the" low probability state ") " In the high probability state, the probability of being judged as a big hit in the special symbol qualification determination is higher than in the normal state. That is, in the normal state, the hit / fail determination is performed using the hit determination table for the normal state, and in the high probability state, the value of the special symbol pass / fail judgment random number determined to be a big hit is a hit for the high probability state Whether or not it is determined using the determination table (see FIG. 8A). That is, when the probability variation function of the special symbol is activated, the probability that the display result of the variation indication of the special symbol is a big hit (the stop symbol is the big hit symbol) is higher than when it is not activated.

  In addition, the state in which the variation time shortening function is operating for the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is referred to as "time-shortening state", and the state not operating is referred to as "non-time-shorting state". In the short time state, the average value of the variation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the variation display to the finalized display time) is shorter than the average value of the variation time of the special symbol in the non-short time state. That is, in the short time state, the change pattern is determined using the change pattern table defined such that the selection of the short change pattern of the change time is greater than in the non-short state (see FIG. 9). . As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digesting the Tokusou reserve becomes fast, and it becomes easy to generate an effective entry into the starting opening (entering ball that can be stored as the Tokusou reserve). Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the progress of a smooth game.

  The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) may operate at the same time or only one may operate. And the probability fluctuation function and fluctuation time shortening function about a normal symbol are operated in synchronization with the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol. That is, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol operate in the short time state of the special symbol and do not operate in the short time state. Therefore, in the time saving state, the hit probability in the normal symbol suitability determination is higher than in the non-time saving state. That is, using the normal symbol determination table in which the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) determined to be a hit is greater than the normal symbol determination table used in the non-short time state, the normal symbol pass / fail determination (normal symbol determination) Perform (see FIG. 8C). That is, when the probability variation function for the normal symbol is activated, the probability that the display result of the variation indication of the normal symbol is hit (the stop symbol becomes the normal hit symbol) is higher than when not activated.

  Moreover, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than the non-time saving state. In this embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the non-short time state, but is 1 second in the short time state (see FIG. 8 (D)). Furthermore, in the short time state, the open time extension function of the variable winning device 22 (the second start opening 21) is activated, and the open time of the second start opening 21 in the auxiliary game is longer than the non-short time state. In addition, in the time saving state, the function of increasing the number of times of opening of the variable winning device 22 is activated, and the number of times of opening of the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game is greater than in the non-time short state. Specifically, when the result of normal symbol judgment is hit in the non-short time state, the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 (second start port 21) performs one opening operation of 0.2 seconds, and the time saving state When the result of the normal symbol judgment is hit, the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 (the second starting opening 21) performs the opening operation for 2.0 seconds three times.

  In the situation where probability fluctuation function and fluctuation time shortening function about the regular pattern and open time extension function and open frequency increase function of variable winning device 22 are activated, compared with the case that these functions are not activated. The second starting port 21 is frequently opened, and the frequency of game balls entering the second starting port 21 is increased (also referred to as "high frequency state"). As a result, the base which is the ratio of the number of winning balls to the number of firing balls becomes high. Therefore, the state in which these functions are operating is also referred to as the "high base state", and the non-operating state is also referred to as the "low base state". In the high base state, it is possible to aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the number of hand-held game balls (balls held).

  In the high base state (high frequency state), not all the above functions need to be activated. That is, by operating at least one function among the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol and the open time extension function and the open frequency increase function of the variable winning device 22, than when the function is not activated Also, the second start port 21 may be easily opened (the ball entry frequency is high). In addition, the high base state may be independently controlled without being associated with the special symbol time reduction state. A function that generates such a high base state can also be called "high base generation function".

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state after the end of the big hit game in the 15R first and fifth big hits is special if the gaming ball passes the specific area 39 during the big hit game. It is a high probability state of the symbol and a short and high base state of the special symbol (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly called "high probability high base state". The high-accuracy high-base state ends when a predetermined number of times (100 times in this example) of the variation display of the special symbol is executed or a big hit is made and a big hit game is executed.

  In addition, the gaming state after the big hit game end when it becomes 15R second and sixth big hit, it is extremely difficult for the game ball to pass the specific area 39 during that big hit game and the special state of the normal condition In addition to this, it becomes a time saving state and a high base state of a special symbol (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly called "low probability high base state". The low probability high base state is a big hit until the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (100 in this example) or the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (100 in this example) The special game (big hit game) pertaining to the big hit is finished by being won. Although the possibility is extremely low, temporarily, if the game ball passes the specific area 39 during the big hit game related to the 15R second and sixth big hit, the game state after the big hit game is “highly certain High base state. Also, although the possibility is extremely low, temporarily, if the gaming ball did not pass the specific area 39 during the big hit game pertaining to the 15R 1st and 5th big hit, the gaming state after the big hit game is “ It becomes a low probability high base state.

  In addition, the game state after the big hit game end when it becomes 15R 3rd big hit becomes the normal state of the special symbol because the possibility that the game ball passes the specified territory 39 during the big hit game is extremely low, In addition to the special symbol of the non-short time state and low base state (see Figure 6). This gaming state is particularly called "low probability low base state". The low probability low base state is a basic gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, that is, an initial gaming state. Although the possibility is extremely low, temporarily, if the gaming ball passes the specific area 39 during the big hit game pertaining to the 15R third big hit, the gaming state after the big hit game is the "high probability described later" Low base condition.

  Also, in the low probability low base state, the gaming state after the big hit game end in the 2R fourth big hit, if the game ball passes the specific area 39 during the big hit game, high probability of special symbol State and special symbol non-short time state and low base state (see Figure 6). This gaming state is particularly called "high probability low base state". The high-probability low-base state ends when a predetermined number of times (100 times in this example) of the variation display of the special symbol is executed or the big hit becomes a big hit game.

  The high probability low base state is a state in which the high probability state is a latent state, that is, a high probability state in which it is difficult for the player to recognize. That is, the high probability low base state is a so-called "latency definite change state (also referred to as" probability unannounced state "). On the other hand, the high probability high base state described above is a high probability state that is obvious to the player. That is, the high probability high base state is a so-called "probable change gaming state".

  In addition, in the high base state, the gaming state after the big hit game end when 2R fourth big hit becomes “high probability high base state” if the game ball passes the specific area 39 during the big hit game (See FIG. 6). That is, the time saving function and the base state of the special symbol are in the same state as the state before the execution of the big hit game.

  In a high base state such as a high probability high base state or a low probability high base state, it is possible to advantageously advance the game if the game ball is made to enter the right gaming area 3B by right hitting. In the high base state, the second start port 21 is more easily opened than in the low base state, and it is easier to enter the second start port 21 than to enter the first start port 20. It is because Therefore, in the high base state, while passing the gaming ball to the gate 28 which is a trigger for the normal symbol acceptance determination, by performing a right strike to cause the gaming ball to enter the second start opening 21, the left strike is performed. Also, it is possible to obtain a large number of starting ball entry (special symbol chance of judging whether or not). In this state, the emission direction indicator 47 is controlled to light in a predetermined manner, and notifies that it should be released to the right gaming area.

  On the other hand, in the low base state such as the high probability low base state and the low probability low base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously if the game ball is made to enter the left gaming area 3A by left hitting. In the low base state, the second start port 21 is more difficult to open than in the high base state, and it is easier to enter the first start port 20 than to enter the second start port 21. It is because Therefore, in the low base state, by making a left strike to bring the gaming ball into the first starting opening 20, it is possible to obtain a larger number of start entry balls (special symbol success or failure judgment opportunity) than performing a right strike. Can. In this state, the emission direction indicator 47 is controlled to light (display control) in a predetermined manner to notify that it should be released to the left gaming area.

  Specifically, 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 low base state, it may be notified that the left game area should be fired as a display mode in which both LEDs are turned off, such as “y □ z □” (for example, □: turn off, ■: turn on). it can. Also, in the high base state, it may be notified that the right game area should be fired as a display mode in which both LEDs are lighted, such as "y z" (for example, □: turn off, ■: turn on). it can.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the display mode of the LED in the discharge direction indicator 47 instructs the release instruction notification for instructing which one of the left game area 3A and the right game area 3B in the game area 3 the game ball is to be fired. Not only that, but also by displaying the emission instruction image (the left impact instruction image 70, the right impact instruction image 71) on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a). In general, it can be said that the player is more likely to visually recognize and understand (understand) the display content of the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) compared to the launch direction indicator 47. Therefore, the player generally looks at the launch instruction image displayed on the image display 7 (display screen 7a), and should perform "left hit" or "right hit", that is, It is grasped whether the current gaming state is the "left-handed game state" where the left-handed game is performed or the "right-handed game state" where the right-handed game is performed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, when the gaming state is in the special gaming state (big hit gaming state) or high base state (high probability high base state, low probability low base state), "right-handed" is performed Thus, "right-handed gaming state" refers to the special gaming state or high base state. This "right-handed gaming state" is also referred to as "predetermined gaming state", and "special gaming state" is also referred to as "first predetermined gaming state", and "high base state" is referred to as "second predetermined gaming state" It is also called.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the low probability low base state is referred to as the “normal gaming state” or the low probability low base state in which the small hit game and the big hit game are not performed. It can be grasped as a "normal state", and a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed in such a state can be regarded as a "normal game".

  And, the big hit game is a game that can be executed by variably displaying the special symbol and the big hit symbol being stopped and displayed, and for the player, the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 32, the second big winning Because it is an advantageous game that can obtain a large number of winning balls by entering the gaming ball into the mouth 35), it is possible to capture the big hit game as a "special game", and the gaming state in which the big hit game is performed Can be regarded as "special game state".

  In addition, small hit game is not as big hit game, but because it is possible to obtain the winning ball by entering the game ball into the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 32, the second large winning opening 35), Is a game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game. Therefore, the small hit game can be regarded as the "special game", and the gaming state in which the small hit game is performed can also be regarded as the "special game state". In addition, in order to distinguish the special game as the big hit game and the special game as the small hit game, the special game as the small hit game can be regarded as the "small profit special game".

[Main control main processing]
Next, the operation (control processing by the main control unit) of the game 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 the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 10 from the ROM of the main control board 80. . As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, initialization is performed (S101). For 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". The 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 etc. output here includes information on the gaming state, the special symbol as a result of the determination, the symbol as the big hit type, the variation pattern, and the like. The command consists of, for example, 2 bytes of information. The upper 1 byte is information on the type of command, and the lower 1 byte is information on the content of the command.

  In the input process (S202) performed subsequent to the output process (S201), various sensors (a first start port sensor 20a, a second start port sensor 21a, and a first large winning port sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 A detection signal detected by 30a, the second large winning opening sensor 35a, the general winning opening sensor 27a and the like (see FIG. 5) is read, and is stored in the output buffer of the RAM as prize ball information. In addition, when the first starting opening sensor 20a and the second starting opening sensor 21a detect the game ball, the starting entering ball command which corresponds to each starting opening by the starting entering ball processing (S205) which will be described later (S205) Remember to Further, the detection signal from the lower plate full switch for detecting the lower plate 62 full is also taken in, 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), It 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) The specific area sensor detection process (S208), the holding ball number process (S209), and the power-off monitoring process (S210) are executed. Besides this, "other processing" necessary to advance the game is executed, and the interrupt processing (S105) is ended. Then, the processing of S102 to S104 of the main control main processing is repeatedly executed until the interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80 next (see FIG. 10), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec) And 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 (label-TRND-H, FIG. 7 (B)) of the random symbol counter for determining normal symbol suitability stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM is acquired. The obtained 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 gaming ball has entered the first starting opening 20, that is, whether or not the gaming ball has been detected by the first starting opening sensor 20a (S309). If the game ball has not entered the first start opening 20 (NO in S309), the processing is ended, and if the game ball enters the first start opening 20 (YES in S309), the special figure 1 is selected. Whether the number of holding balls (number of first special view holdings, specifically the value of the counter for counting the number of first special drawing holdings provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) is less than 4 (upper limit number) It is determined (S310). Then, when the special figure 1 holding ball number is not less than 4 (NO in S310), the processing is finished, and when the special figure 1 holding ball number is less than 4 (YES in S310), the special figure 1 holding ball number "1" is added to (S311).

  Subsequently, special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S312) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312), 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. 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. 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. The process of S317 corresponds to the prior determination (so-called "pending prefetching") performed prior to the yes / no determination (S1303, S1309) in the special figure 2 yes / no determination process (S1202) described later.

  It should be noted that 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 normal state (low probability state) Then, it is possible to determine whether or not it matches the jackpot determination value based on the jackpot determination table for the normal state. In addition, as other prior determination modes, as a variation pattern information determination table capable of determining variation pattern information, a variation pattern information determination table for a normal state (for a low probability state) and a high probability state (for a high probability state) The variation pattern information determination table of Then, in the prior determination, the predetermined variation pattern information is selected based on the acquired random number value (the value of the random symbol counter for special symbol suitability determination, etc.) and the variation pattern information determination table according to the gaming state. It is possible. Then, it is possible to distinguish whether or not a big hit, a big hit type, whether or not a game effect with a high big hit reliability is executed, and the like from the selected variation pattern information.

  Next, in S318, game information (pre-judgment information) relating to the result of pre-judgment in S317, specifically, information indicating whether or not the special symbol pass / fail judgment random number value matches the jackpot judgment value (pass / fail information) Command data including information indicating the value of the jackpot type determination random number counter (random number value for the jackpot type determination), information indicating the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (variation pattern random number value), etc. And the command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S318). 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 as the special figure 2 start entry command, or the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number The game information (for example, the above-mentioned fluctuation pattern information etc.) acquired based on the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number may be transmitted without transmitting as it is.

  Further, by analyzing the special figure 2 start entry ball command transmitted from the main control unit 80 by the sub control unit 90, whether it is information related to a big hit, what is the big hit type, and which variation pattern is It is assumed that the sub control unit 90 can identify whether or not. Moreover, in the present embodiment, in addition to this, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 acquisition random number obtained by analyzing the special figure 2 start entering ball command will be a big hit when it is determined in the high probability state, and low probability It is possible to specify whether or not it will be a big hit if it is judged in the state. Thereby, the sub control unit 90 stores the received special view 2 start entering ball command as hold (effect hold information), and in advance determines the effect hold 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 numbers read out in S316, the special symbol judgment random number is not transmitted to the sub control unit as it is, and the value of the other big hit type random number counter (big hit Command data including information indicating the type determination random number), the value of the variation pattern random number counter (variation pattern random number), and information indicating the result of prior determination is generated as a special figure 2 start entry command, It is possible to set.

  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 corresponds to the case where “1” is added to the special view 1 reserved ball number in S311 in the starting opening sensor detection process (S204) based on the game ball entering the first starting opening. 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 or not the time saving flag is ON (S320). If it is determined that the time saving flag is ON, that is, the high base state (YES in S320), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S320 that the time saving flag is OFF, that is, in the low base state (NO in S320), the process proceeds to processing related to the prior determination in S321 and subsequent steps.

  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 acquired random number value (acquired information) acquired in the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312) in the starting opening sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the first special image storage section is read (S321), Prior determination is performed on the read out random number value (S322). Then, command data including game information relating 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). In addition, prior determination (pending look-ahead reading) of S322 is performed prior to the pass / fail determination (S1603, S1609) in the special figure 1 pass / fail determination process (S1207) described later.

  Here, in the high base state, the open extension function in which the frequency of ball entry to the second starting opening 21 is increased is operating, and a state in which the pass / fail determination (see FIG. 8B) of the special view 2 is easily performed It has become. In addition, in this embodiment, as described later, the special figure 2 reserve digest (the second special symbol fluctuation display) is executed prior to the special figure 1 reserve digest (the first special symbol fluctuation display). There is. From this, in this embodiment, the prior determination (special diagram 1 prior determination) relating to the special figure 1 suspension is performed in the low base state where the variable display of the first special symbol is mainly performed, and the special figure 2 suspension is The predetermination according to (Special figure 2 predetermination) is performed regardless of whether it is in the low base state or the high base state. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described later, the big hit game is controlled to a low probability low base state during the big hit game, but the game ball enters the first starting opening 20 during the big hit game. Even if the number of holding balls in FIG. 1 increases by "1", the processing of S321 to S323 (special figure 1 prior determination processing) is not performed.

[General operation process]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs a routine drawing operation process (S207) shown in FIG. 14 next to the start entering ball game process (S206). In the common drawing operation processing (S207), 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 "Popular movement operation status" is "3" (NO in S401 and S403, YES in S405), determine the normal symbol 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 variation pattern selection process, referring to the normal symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 8 (D), if the gaming state is the short time state, the normal symbol variation pattern having a variation time of one second is selected. Do. On the other hand, if the gaming state is the non-short time state, the normal symbol fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds 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". Further, in the normal symbol variation start process, a normal symbol variation start command is set in order to notify the sub control substrate 90 of the start of variation of the normal symbol.

[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). If it is determined in S602 that the time saving flag is ON, that is, it is determined that the time saving state is set (YES in S602), the table for time saving state in the normal symbol hitting determination table shown in FIG. Whether or not it is a hit is determined by the high probability generalization judgment based on 0 ′ ′ to “239”) (S604), and the process proceeds to the processing of 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 determined to be in the non-time-short state (NO in S602), the non-time-saving state table in the regular symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it is a hit according to the low probability general drawing judgment based on the judgment values “0” and “1” (S603), and the processing proceeds to S605. Then, in S605, it is determined whether or not the result of the common drawing equivalence determination (S603, S604) is a hit (per common drawing) (S605), and if it is determined that it is out (NO in S605) 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.

[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 time saving flag is ON, that is, whether the time saving state is in progress (S902). Then, if in the time saving state (YES in S902), the release pattern in the time saving state is set as the release pattern of the variable winning device 22 (the second starting opening 21) (S903). The opening pattern in the short time state is, as described above, an opening pattern in which 2.0 seconds of opening are repeated three times. Therefore, "3" 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, if the non-time-short state is in progress (NO in S902), the open pattern in the non-time-short state is set as the open pattern of the variable winning device 22 (the second starting port 21) (S906). The open pattern in the non-time-short state is, as described above, an open pattern in which a 0.2 second open is performed once. Therefore, "1" 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 is ended.

[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 open (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 it is determined whether the value of the second start port open counter is "0". (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), an end processing per common drawing for ending the auxiliary game is performed (S1009), and an end common flag per drawing is set (S1010) to end the processing. 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 three times in the short time state, and in the non short time state. When the second starting port 21 is opened once, 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 (FIG. 13).
[Normal electric role processing]
As shown in FIG. 20, in the normal motorized symbol processing (S407), first, it is determined whether 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, the process is finished (NO in S1003) For example, 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, if it has been reached (YES in S1005), the second start port 21 is closed (closed) And (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 it is determined whether or not the value of the second start port open counter is "0". (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), an end processing per common drawing for ending the auxiliary game is performed (S1009), and an end common flag per drawing is set (S1010) to end the processing. 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 three times in the short time state, and in the non short time state. When the second starting port 21 is opened once, 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 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 (FIG. 13).

[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). As shown in FIG. 21, in the special view operation process (S207), the process relating to the special symbol display 41 and the big winning device (the first big winning device 31 and the second big winning device 36) is divided into five steps. In each of the stages, "Special chart operation status 1, 2, 3, 4, 5" is assigned. Then, when the special view operation status is "1" (YES in S1101), the special symbol standby process (S1102), and when the special view operation status is "2" (NO in S1101, YES in S1103) Special symbol change processing (S1104), when the special drawing operation status is "3" (both in S1101 and S1103 NO, S1105 YES) special symbol determination processing (S1106), the special figure operation status is "4" (S1101, S1103, S1105 both NO, S1107 YES) special electric role processing 1 (S1108) as a big hit game, when the special feature operation status is "5" (S1101, S1103, S1105 , And S1107 all perform special electric combination processing 2 (S1109) as a small hit game. 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 based on 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). Then, when the special figure 1 holding ball number is also “0” (YES in S1206), that is, when there is no storage of the random number counter value obtained based on entering the ball into the first starting opening 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 waiting for customers) (S1211), and if the process is in progress (YES in S1211), If the process is not completed (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 based on 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 based on the ball entering the first starting opening 20, the special figure 1 success / failure determination process (S1207) described later, special figure 1 fluctuation 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 figure reservation is performed only when the special figure 2 holding ball number is "0" (in the case of YES in S1201). That is, the digestion of the second special figure reserve (the variation display of the second special symbol) is executed prior to the digestion of the first special figure reserve (the variation display of the first special symbol). And in the present embodiment, the judgment of the success or failure based on the second Tokusou suspension tends to be a big hit for the player with a large profit for the player than the judgment of the success or failure based on the first Tokusetsu suspension (FIG. See)).

[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 lowest area of the special view reserve storage unit of the RAM (that is, the first special feature for the second special view reserve) The value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for special symbol suitability determination (oldest stored) stored in the RAM area) is read out (S1301). 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 normal state, the hit determination table for the normal state (big hit determination value is “3”) in the hit determination table (see FIG. 8A). , “397”) to determine the yes or no (S1303). On the other hand, if it is in the high probability state (YES in S1302), the hit / not determination is performed based on the big hit determination table for the high probability state in the hit determination table (see FIG. 8A) (S1309). In the jackpot determination table for 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 success / failure determination (S1303, S1309) is "big hit" (YES in S1304), the value (label-TRND-AS) of the big hit type determination random number counter is read, and it is shown in FIG. Determine the big hit type based on the big hit type determination table shown (S1310), determine the big hit symbol based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (S1311), turn on the big hit flag (S1312), and finish the process . 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. And, if it is determined that the big special in the first special symbol (special figure 1), it is determined that 15R first big hit, 15R second big hit, 15R third big hit and 2R fourth big hit, the second When it is determined that the big hit is determined by the determination of the special symbol (special figure 2), it is considered as the 15R fifth big hit or the 15R sixth big hit (see FIG. 8 (B)).

  Corresponding to this, in the present embodiment, as a big hit flag, the type of big hit is 15R first big hit, 15R second big hit, 15R third big hit, 15R fifth big hit or 15R sixth big hit A long hit flag to be used and a short hit flag to be turned on when the 2R fourth hit is set. Then, when the 2R fourth big hit and the short hit flag is turned ON, the 2R lamp (see FIG. 4) of the round indicator 45 lights up at the timing when the 2R fourth big hit symbol is finalized and displayed. Be done. Specifically, a display mode such as "2R ▲ 15R △" (for example, ▲: on, Δ: off) is displayed. In addition, when the long hit flag is turned on as either the 15R 1st to 3rd big hit, the 15R 5th big hit, or the 15R 6th big hit, the lamp for 15R at the timing when the corresponding big hit symbol is displayed. 4) will light up. Specifically, a display mode such as “2RΔ15R ▲” is obtained.

  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".

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the pass / fail determination (S1303, S1309) is not a "big hit" (NO in S1304), it is determined whether it is a small hit (S1305). That is, it is determined whether the value (label -TRND-A) of the random symbol counter for special symbol qualification determination matches any of "101" to "105" which is the small hitting determination value (FIG. 8 (A) See). Then, when it is determined that the "small hit" is not (NO in S1305), the out-of-pattern is determined (S1308), and the process is finished. That is, if the result of the pass / fail determination (S1303, S1309) is neither a "big hit" nor a "small hit", the result is "out". On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the small hit determination (S1305) is "small hit" (YES in S1305), the small hit symbol is determined (S1306), the small hit flag is turned ON (S1307), and the processing is performed. Finish. In addition, you may provide the random number which determines whether it is a small hit separately from the random number for special symbol suitability determination.

[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 (S1203), it is first determined whether the gaming state is the time saving state (whether the time saving flag is ON) (S1401) ). Then, if it is not a time saving state (NO in S1401), that is, if it is a non time saving state, it is judged whether the big hit flag is ON (S1402), and if it is ON (YES in S1402), a non time saving state Referring to the middle / large hit table (the part corresponding to the non-short time state and the big hit in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9), the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) ( S1403). If the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined. Further, in the present embodiment, the non-time-shortening medium large hit table is also divided depending on whether the big hit is long (15R big hit) or short (2R big hit) (see FIG. 9). However, the present process is a variation pattern selection process for the special figure 2, and there is only a 15R fifth big hit (per long) in the big hit that is won by the special figure 2 lottery (see FIG. 6). Therefore, the location referred to in this process is always the location per long, and the variation pattern P1 or P2 is selected. Note that the non-time-shortening medium-sized hit table may not be divided into a long hit and a short hit. The same applies to the time-shortening medium-sized big hit table described later.

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

  In addition, if the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1405), it means that it is not a big hit or a small hit, and in this case, is the number of reservations for the second special symbol "1" or "2"? It is determined whether or not it is (S1406). 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 S1406 that the number of reservations is "1" or "2" (YES in S1406), the first number-of-retentions table during non-time-short state (non-short time of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the state and the out-of-position portion corresponding to the holding ball number "1, 2" (S1407). In the present embodiment, any one of the fluctuation patterns P5 to P8 is selected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1406 that the number of reservations is not "1" or "2", that is, "3" or "4" (NO in S1406), the second table for the number of reservations being missed during short time The variation pattern is displayed based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the non-time-short state and out of the variation pattern table 9 and the part corresponding to the number of holding balls "3, 4". It chooses (S1408). In the present embodiment, any one of the fluctuation patterns P9 to P12 is selected. Here, the first pending number deviation table in the non-short time state is set to be more likely to select a variation pattern of a relatively long variation time than the second pending number deviation table. In addition, the shortest selectable change time (12000 ms) is also set to be longer than that of the second hold number deviation table (4000 ms). In other words, at the time of detachment, the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of holding balls works, and when the number of holding balls of the special symbol is "3" or "4", the number of holding balls of the special symbol is " A variation pattern with a shorter variation time is selected as compared to the case of 1 'or 2'.

  If it is determined in S1401 that the gaming state is the short time state (YES in S1401), it is determined whether the big hit flag is ON (S1410 in FIG. 25). Then, when it is determined that the big hit flag is ON (YES in S1410), the variation pattern is referred to with reference to the time saving state medium large hitting table (part corresponding to the time saving state 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) (S1411). As described above, this process is a variation pattern selection process for the special figure 2, and there is only a 15R fifth big hit (per long) in the big hit that is won by the special figure 2 lottery (see FIG. 6). In S1411, the variation pattern P13 or P14 corresponding to the long is selected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1410 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1410), it is determined whether the small hit flag is ON (S1412). Then, if the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1412), the variation pattern random number is referred to with reference to the time saving state medium small hitting table (part corresponding to the time shortening status and small hit in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). A variation pattern is selected based on the counter value (S1416). Specifically, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern P16 is always selected.

  If it is determined in S1412 that the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1412), that is, if it is not, it is determined whether the number of reservations of the second special symbol is "1" (S1413). The number of reservations here is also the same as that described above, and the number of reservations is one of “1” to “4”. When it is determined that the number of reservations is “1” (YES in S1413), the third table for the number of suspension during the time saving state (non-time-short and out of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the portion corresponding to 1 "(S1414). In the present embodiment, any one of the fluctuation patterns P17 to P20 is selected. On the other hand, when it is determined in S1413 that the number of reservations is not "1", that is, the number of reservations is any of "2" to "4" (NO in S1413), the fourth table for number of reservations being missed (A portion in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 is a short-circuited state and is out of place and corresponds to the number of holding balls “2 to 4”), and a fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) Is selected (S1415). In the present embodiment, any one of the fluctuation patterns P21 to P24 is selected.

  As described above, in the fluctuation pattern table during the time saving state (a portion corresponding to the time shortening state in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9), the function of the shortening fluctuation according to the number of holding balls at the time of removal Work at the time of "4". In addition, when a long hit is won among the big hit, a fluctuation pattern with a shorter fluctuation time is easier to be selected than in the non-short time state. That is, the fluctuation pattern table in the short time state is a table in which the average value of the fluctuation time of the special symbol is shorter than the fluctuation pattern table in the short time state. As a result, in the time saving state, the speed of digesting the Tokusou reserve is faster than in the non-time saving state (normal state) (the game during the time saving progresses rapidly).

  After the variation pattern is selected as described above, the other process (S1404) shown in FIG. 24 is performed to complete the present process. In the other processing (S1404), a variation pattern specification command (a variation pattern specification command corresponding to Special Figure 2) according to the selected variation pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set fluctuation pattern designation command is included in a fluctuation start command described later, and is sent to the sub control board 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 is one lower side (for example, when the second special view reserve storage unit consists of an address space corresponding to addresses "0000" to "0003", the address It shifts to the "0000" side (S1502). Then, “0” is set in the top address space of the second special view storage unit, that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth of the second special view hold (when the upper limit number is stored) 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 variation start process (S1205) in the special symbol standby process (S1102) shown in FIG. 22 is executed. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205), 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.

  Moreover, 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) In particular, special figure 1 pass / fail determination process (S1207), special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1208), special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), and special figure 1 variation 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), the process (S1601 to S1612) 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 Special Figure 1, in S1601, it is stored in the lowermost area (that is, the RAM area corresponding to the first one in the first special view reservation) of the first special view reservation storage unit of the RAM. It reads the random symbol counter value (label-TRND-A) for special symbol propriety judgment which has been made. Further, in the type determination of the big hit in S1610, there is a possibility that any of 15R first big hit, 15R second big hit, 15R third big hit and 2R fourth big hit may be determined (FIG. 8 (B)). As shown in the column of the first special symbol (special figure 1) in FIG. 8 (B), the distribution ratio of each big hit is 40% for 15R first big hit, 20% for 15R second big hit, 15R third big hit 30%, 2R 4th big hit is 10%. If it is determined that the type of the big hit is either 15R 1st big hit, 15R 2nd big hit, or 15R 3rd big hit, the long hit flag is turned on as a big hit flag in S1612. On the other hand, when it is determined that the 2R fourth big hit, the short hit flag is turned ON as a big hit flag in S1612.

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

  However, since this process is a process relating to Special Figure 1, in the case of YES in S1702 (FIG. 28) (ie, when the big hit flag is ON), the type of big hit is 15R big hit (15R first big hit, 15R second It is determined whether or not the 2 big hit, or the 15 R 3rd big hit) (S1703). Then, if it is a 15R big hit (long hit) (YES in S1703), refer to the 15R big hit table (in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 that corresponds to a non-short time condition and long condition in FIG. Then, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1704). Specifically, the variation pattern P1 or P2 is selected.

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

  In addition, in this special view 1 fluctuation pattern selection process, the type of the big hit is also 15R big hit (15R 1st big hit, 15R 2nd big hit even if YES in S1712 (FIG. 29) (that is, the big hit flag is ON). It is determined whether or not the 15R third big hit) (S1713). Then, if it is 15R big hit (long hit) (YES in S1713), referring to the 15R big hit table in the short time state (the part corresponding to the short and long state in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9), The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1714). Specifically, variation pattern P13 or P14 is selected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the 15R big hit is not made in S1713 (NO in S1713), that is, if it is the 2R 4th big hit (short hit), the 2R big hit table during time saving state (time pattern of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the state and the part corresponding to the short hit) (S1715). Specifically, fluctuation pattern P15 is selected.

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

[Special figure 1 random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 30, in the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), first, the special figure 1 holding ball number is decremented by 1 (S1801). Next, the storage location of the various counter values in the first special view storage unit is shifted downward by one (S1802). 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 executing the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) of 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.

[Process during special symbol change]
As shown in FIG. 31, in the special symbol variation processing (S1104), first, the variation time of the special symbol (variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in S1203 or S1208 of FIG. 22, see FIG. 9) It is determined whether it has elapsed (S1901). Then, when 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 determined whether 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 the value of the probability change counter is "0" or not It 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, if it is determined that the probability change flag is not ON (NO in S1903), or if the probability change counter is determined not to be "0" (NO in S1905), the processing proceeds to S1907.

  Then, in S1907, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1907), and when it is determined that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S1907), the number of times of variation display of the special symbol executed during the time saving state is counted. The value of the short time counter is decremented by 1 (S1908), and it is determined whether the value of the time short counter is "0" (S1909). If it is "0" (YES in S1909), the time short flag is turned OFF. (S1910), the processing proceeds to S1911. When it is determined that the time saving flag is not ON (NO in S1907) or when it is determined that the value of the time saving counter is not "0" (NO in S1909), the process proceeds to S1911. 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), it is first determined whether the big hit flag is ON (S2001). If the big hit flag is ON (YES in S2001), then whether the type of big hit is 15R big hit (15R first big hit, 15R second big hit, 15 third big hit or 15R fifth big hit) Is determined (S2002). And, if it is a 15R big hit (ie, if the long hit flag is ON), the round to be executed during the big hit game (in the case of one round once open mode, one round from opening of the big winning opening to closing) The value of the round counter that counts the number of times is set to "15", and as the opening pattern of the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35) (see FIG. 6) If it is a big hit, an open pattern for 15R first big hit, if it is 15R second big hit, an open pattern for 15R second big hit, if it is 15R third big hit, an open pattern for 15R third big hit, 15R fifth big hit If it is, the open pattern for the 15R fifth big hit, and if it is the 15R sixth big hit, the open pattern for the 15R sixth big hit is set (S2003).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S2002 that the 15R big hit is not found (ie, the short hit flag is ON), the big hit type is 2R fourth big hit, so the value of the round counter is set to "2" and As an opening pattern of the winning opening (the first large winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35), an opening pattern (see FIG. 6) for the 2R fourth big hit is set (S2004).

  When the processing of S2003 or S2004 is finished, the opening command of the big hit is set to start the big hit game (S2005), the opening effect of the big hit game is started (S2006), and the special feature operation status is set to "4". To do (S2007).

  When it is determined in S2001 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S2001), it is determined whether the small hit flag is ON (S2008). As a result, if the small hit flag is ON (YES in S2008), the value of the small hit open counter for counting the number of times the large winning opening (second large winning opening 35) is opened during the small hit game is "2". The opening pattern for the small hit (see FIG. 6) is set as the opening pattern of the large winning opening (the second large winning opening 35) (S2009). Then, in order to start the small hit game, the small hit opening command is set (S2010), and the opening effect of the small hit game is started (S2011), and the special feature operation status is set to "5" (S2012) . If the small hit flag is not ON in S2008 (NO in S2008), neither the big hit game nor the small hit game starts, so the special view operation status is set to "1" and the process is ended.

[Special electric role processing 1 (big hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 33, in the special electric symbol processing 1 (S1108), it is first determined whether the probability change flag is ON (S2101). When it is determined ON (YES in S2101), the probability change flag is OFF ( S2102). In addition, it is determined whether the time saving flag is ON (S2103), and when it is determined as ON (YES in S2103), the time saving flag is turned OFF (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. In the present embodiment, since the low base state is always in the non-short time state, it is also controlled to the low probability low base state during the execution of the big hit game.

  Next, it is determined whether the big hit end flag is ON (S2105). The big hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35) in the big hit game is all finished (big hit game is over). If the big hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), it is determined whether or not the large winning opening (the first large winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35) is open (S2106). If it is not open (NO in S2106), it is determined whether it is time to open the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35), that is, the time of the opening of the big hit has passed Then, it is determined whether it is time to start the first round, or it is time to start the next round (next opening) after the interval time between the rounds has passed (S2107). 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. In addition, a round is also simply referred to as "R" and also referred to as "round game".

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

  In the V effective period setting process (S2109), a specific area is opened for a few seconds during opening of the second large winning opening 35 and for a few seconds after closing of the second large winning opening 35 in the V round (one round or two rounds in this embodiment). It sets to the period (equivalent to a 1st period) which determines that detection of the game ball by the sensor 39a is effective. In this embodiment, a period other than this (including when a small hit or a special game is not executed) is a period during which it is determined that the detection of the gaming ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalid (corresponding to the second period) It is set to. Here, to determine that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is effective, the V flag is turned on based on the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a (S2401 to S2403 of the specific area sensor detection process described later) The determination that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalid is that the V flag is not turned on even when the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is present.

  Here, when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a and the V flag is turned on, the gaming state indicator 46 is set to a predetermined display mode, and the gaming state after the big hit game is in a high probability state To inform Specifically, the gaming state indicator 46 is composed of three LEDs "a1a2a3". Then, in the present embodiment, in the normal state (low probability state), the display mode is “a1 □ a2 □ a3 □” (e.g., □: unlit, □: lit). Further, at the timing when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a in the big hit game and the V flag is turned on, the display mode is "a1 a2 a3 a3". Then, when the big hit game is over and the gaming state is set to the high probability state, the display mode is "a1 @ a2 @ 2 @ a3 @@". Moreover, the lighting control timing of the gaming state indicator 46 is not limited to such timing, and during the big hit game, even if the gaming ball passes a specific area, the display mode of "a1 □ a 2 □ a 3 □" remains. The display mode may be "a1 n a 2 n a 3 n" at the timing of transition to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game, and may be "a1 n a 2 n a 3 n" at the timing of transition from the high probability state to the low probability state. .

  That is, in the specific area sensor detection process (S208) described later, the V flag is turned ON only when detection of V passage (pass of the gaming ball to the specific region 39) during the V effective period, and V external period (V ineffective period It is supposed that the V flag is not turned ON at the time of V passage detection of (middle). When the V flag is ON, the probability change flag is ON, that is, the gaming state after the big hit game is set to the high probability state (see the game state setting process described later). By doing this, the V flag is prevented from being turned on based on the V passage due to a fraudulent action, that is, it is prevented from being illegally set to the high probability state.

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

  In the present embodiment, in the V effective period setting process (S2109), during the period when it is determined that the detection of the gaming ball by the specific area sensor 39a is effective also in the case of the 15R second and third big hit (first period) Although set, as another aspect, in the case of the 15R second and third big hit, the first period may not be set in the V round. That is, in the case of the 15R second and third big hit, the V round may be set to the second period. In the big hit game pertaining to the 15R second and third big hit, the game ball enters the second large winning opening 35 because the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 is set to an extremely short time of 0.1 second. Although the possibility is extremely low, if the second period is set, the V flag will not be turned ON even if the ball enters the ball. As a result, it is possible to prevent the V flag from being turned on illegally or the V flag from being turned on due to a rare ball entry. In the present embodiment, one round and two rounds are V rounds, and the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is enabled in the V rounds, but the location of the V rounds is not limited to this.

  If the large winning opening (the first large winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35) is open in S2106 (YES in S2106), the maximum number of balls entering the large winning opening in the round is prescribed. It is determined whether (in the present embodiment, ten per round) has been reached (S2111). If the number of balls entered has not reached the limit (NO in S2111), it is determined whether it is time to close the big winning opening (timing), that is, the predetermined opening time after opening the big winning opening (see FIG. 6) It is determined whether or not (S2112). Then, if the opening time of the special winning opening has not elapsed (NO in S2112), the processing ends.

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

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the round counter is "0" (YES in S2115), the big hit end command is set as a big hit end process for ending the big hit game (S2116) and the big hit ending effect starts (S2117). Then, the big hit end flag is set (S2118), and the process is finished. It should be noted that the round counter is “0” when the opening of the big winning opening is executed 15 times if the long hit (15R big hit), and the opening of the big winning opening twice if it is a short hit (2R big hit) Becomes "0" when executed.

  When it is determined in S2105 that the big hit end flag is ON (YES in S2105), the final round is finished, so it is determined whether the execution time (ending time) of the big hit ending effect has elapsed. (S2119), if the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2119), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2119), the big hit end flag is turned OFF (S2120), and a gaming state setting process (S2121) described later is performed. Then, the big hit flag is turned off (S2122), the special view operation status is set to "1" (S2123), and the process is finished. Thereby, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special view operation process (S207). It can be said that the game control microcomputer 81 that executes the special electric character processing 1 (S1108) described above functions as "special game execution means".

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

  In S2205, it is determined whether or not the ended big hit game (big hit game executed this time) is a 15R big hit. Then, if it is determined that the 15R big hit (YES at S2205), it is determined whether the 15R big hit is the 15R third big hit (S2206), and if it is the 15R third big hit (YES at S2206), When the processing is finished and the 15R third big hit is not, that is, if it is any of the 15R first, second and fifth big hits (S2206 NO), the hour saving flag is turned ON (S2207) Is set (S2208), and the process ends. Here, if the present big hit game relates to the 15R first big hit or the 15R fifth big hit, the game ball passes the specific area 39 (V passing) during the big hit game and the V flag is turned ON. Since it is a habit (YES in S2201), the gaming state after the end of the big hit game in this case is a high probability high base state. In addition, if the present big hit game relates to the 15R second big hit, it does not pass V during the big hit game, so the V flag is not ON (NO in S2201), after the big hit game ends in this case The game state of is a low probability high base state. In addition, if the present big hit game relates to the 15R 3rd big hit, it does not pass V during the big hit game, so the V flag is not ON (NO in S2201), after the big hit game ends in this case The game state of is a low probability low base state.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S2205 that the big hit game (the big hit game executed this time) is not the 15R big hit, that is, the 2R fourth big hit (NO in S2205), the gaming state before the current big hit game start, ie, If it is determined that the gaming state at the time of becoming the 2R 4th big hit was the time saving state (S2209) and it was determined that the time saving state was not (NO in S2209), the time saving flag is not turned on and processing is performed as it is Finish. As a result, if the V flag does not turn ON in the current big hit game (NO in S2201), the gaming state after the big hit game ends becomes the low probability low base state, and the V flag turns ON in the current big hit game In the case (YES in S2201), the gaming state after the end of the big hit game becomes the high probability low base state.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S2209 that the gaming state at the time of the 2R fourth big hit was the time saving state (YES in S2209), the time saving flag is turned ON (S2207), and "100" is set in the time saving counter. (S2208), and the process ends. As a result, when the V flag does not become ON in this big hit game (NO in S2201), the gaming state after the big hit game is low probability high base state, the V flag is ON in this big hit game In the case (YES in S2201), the gaming state after the end of the big hit game becomes the high probability high base state.

  In the high probability high base condition, low certain high base condition and high probability low base condition, the special symbol changes 100 times and the next big hit occurs. It ends by establishment.

  In addition, the process (S2209) to determine whether the gaming state before the big hit game start related to the 2R fourth big hit is the time saving state is to perform the short running function and the high base function operation state before and after the big hit game, small hit To make it the same as the condition (condition) when it occurs. If these operating conditions are different between the 2R fourth hit and the small hit, even if it is difficult to recognize which hit in the opening pattern of the big winning opening, the subsequent gaming state (time saving function and This is because it is possible to easily determine which hit according to the high base function operation state). This makes it difficult to distinguish between the 2R fourth big hit and the small hit by the opening pattern of the big winning opening, and also makes it difficult to decide by the operation state of the short time function and the high base generation function thereafter.

[Special electric role processing 2 (small hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 35, in the special electric symbol processing 2 (S1109), it is determined first whether the small hitting end flag is ON (S2301). The small hitting end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second large winning opening 35 is all finished in the small hitting game. If the small hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2301), it is determined whether the second large winning opening 35 is open (S2302). If it is not open (NO in S2302), whether it has reached the timing (timing) to open the special winning opening (the first large winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35), that is, the opening time of the small hit It is determined whether it has reached the time to start opening the first time or the time to start the next opening after the interval time between multiple opening has elapsed (S2303). If the determination result of S2303 is NO, the process ends. On the other hand, if the determination result in S2303 is YES, V ineffective period setting processing (S2304) is performed, and then the process proceeds to S2305, and the second large winning opening 35 is opened in accordance with the small hitting opening pattern (see FIG. 6). The second big winning device 36 is operated.

  In the V invalid period setting process (S2304), the detection of the gaming ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalidated during the opening of the second large winning opening 35 in the small hit game and for several seconds after the closing of the second large winning opening 35. It sets to the period (2nd period) to judge. Further, in the present embodiment, a period other than the period set as the effective period in the V effective period setting process (S2109) described above is an ineffective period (second period). Therefore, in the V ineffective period setting process, it is confirmed whether the ineffective period is not set, that is, whether the ineffective period is set. Specifically, it is confirmed whether the V timer (provided in the RAM of the main control board 80) that measures the lapse of the V effective period by a countdown is set to "0" (that is, no effective period). Do. If the V timer is not "0", the V timer is set to "0". Note that the V timer may be set to “0”, that is, set to a state without a valid period without confirming whether the V timer is “0” or not. As a result, even if there is a V passing during the small hit game, if the gaming state before the start of the small hit game is the normal state, the gaming state after the small hit game is not shifted to the high probability state. In the present embodiment, since the period other than the period determined as the effective period in the V effective period setting process (S2109) described above is the ineffective period, the process of S2304 may be omitted.

  If the second large winning opening 35 is open in S2302 (YES in S2302), the number of balls entered into the second large winning opening 35 during the two opening, that is, the game ball entered in the second opening It is determined whether or not the number obtained by adding all the numbers has reached a prescribed maximum number of ball hits (10 in the present embodiment) (S2306). If the specified number of balls has not been reached (NO in S2306), it is determined whether it is time to close the second large winning opening 35, that is, a predetermined opening time after the second large winning opening 35 is opened (FIG. 6) It is determined whether or not the reference has elapsed (S2307). Then, if the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 has not elapsed (NO in S2307), the processing is ended.

  On the other hand, when the number of balls entering the second big winning opening 35 during the two opening has reached the specified number of entering balls (YES in S2306), the second big winning hole 35 is closed (S2314) , S2311 small hit end processing. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2307 that the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 has elapsed (YES in S2307), the second large winning opening 35 is closed (S2308). Then, the value of the small hit open counter is decremented by 1 (S2309), and it is determined whether the value of the small hit open counter is “0” (S2310). If it is determined in S2310 that the value is not "0" (NO in S2310), the processing is ended as it is to start the next release.

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

  If the small hit end flag is ON in S2301 (YES in S2301), it is determined whether or not the small hitting ending time has elapsed since the opening has been completed twice (S2315), the ending time If is not elapsed (NO in S2315), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2315), the small hit end flag is turned off (S2316), the small hit flag is turned off (S2317), and the special view operation status is set to "1". Set (S2318) to finish the process. Thereby, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special view operation process (S207).

  In addition, at the start of the small hit game, the probability change flag and the time saving flag are not switched from ON to OFF. Also, at the end of the small hit game, the game state setting process (S2121, FIG. 36) is not performed. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the gaming state is not changed before and after the execution of the small hit game. It can be said that the game control microcomputer 81 executing the above special electric role thing process 2 (S1109) functions as "small profit special game execution means".

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

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

  If it is determined in S2402 that the V-effective period is not in progress (NO in S2402), the third V pass command is set without turning on the V flag (S2407), and the process ends. The first V passage command is a command for causing the sub control substrate 90 to perform notification control of the V passage. On the other hand, the second V passage command and the third V passage command are commands for causing the sub control substrate 90 not to perform notification control of V passage in principle. In addition, the game control microcomputer 81, by executing such a specific area sensor detection process (S208) or V effective period setting process (S2109), means for switching the validity / invalidity of the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 It functions as (specific area state switching means).

[Holding ball processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the gaming control microcomputer 81 performs a holding ball number process (S209) next to the specific area sensor detection process (S208). As shown in FIG. 37, in the holding ball number process (S209), first, the special figure 1 holding ball number, the special figure 2 holding ball number and the normal symbol holding ball number stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 are read (S2501). Then, 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 (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 for each interrupt process (number balls command) Is set in the output buffer (S2502) and the output processing (S201) is sequentially performed.

  If the sub-control unit 90 having received this 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 accordingly made. 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 deleted or moved to the variation hold display area (not shown) and displayed. The first effect hold 9 a displayed in the first effect hold display area 9 c is moved (shifted) to the left by one. On the other hand, the display contents of the second effect hold 9 b (second special view hold) can be updated similarly to the first effect hold 9 a (first special view hold).

  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 (after start entering ball) in an output buffer with a start 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 (S210) next to the holding ball number process (S209). As shown in FIG. 38, in the power-off monitoring process (S210), 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 the power-off signal (YES in S2601), the current state of the gaming machine (whether or not the probability change, whether or not the hit is in play, the number of balls held is some, the number of remaining fluctuations of time variation is some Etc.) are stored 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. 39 to 51. FIG. 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 out and executes a program of sub control main processing shown in FIG. 39 from the ROM of the sub control board 90. 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). Then, if the determination result is NO (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub control substrate 90 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to S4004 without initializing the RAM of the sub control board 90. That is, if the power-off signal is not ON, or if the 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, but it is If the power-off signal is turned on but the contents of the RAM are kept normal (YES in S4002), the information is restored based on the data backed up in the RAM without initializing the RAM. When the RAM is initialized, various flags, statuses and counter values are reset.

  The 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 first 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. When it is turned on, 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. Therefore, unless the RAM of the sub control board 90 is initialized (S4003) at the time of power on (power off restoration) after recovery from power failure such as power failure, effect control by the effect control microcomputer 91 State returns to the state before the power failure occurred.

  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 ( It can be set as, for example, when a change start command is transmitted, or when determining a change effect pattern to be described later. The storage location 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 a "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 control. It transmits to the control board | substrate which becomes the corresponding command transmission destination among the board | substrates 107. FIG. Each control board (each control unit) which 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 symbol game effects, special game effects relating to a big hit game, etc.). Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 permits an interrupt (S4007). Thereafter, S4004 to S4007 are looped. 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. 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]
In the reception interrupt process (S4008), as shown in FIG. 40, 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). When it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S4101), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is ON (YES in S4101), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (S4102), and the process is ended. . 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. 41, 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) ). 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. 42, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, a first effect mode setting process (S4301) described later is performed. In the first effect mode setting process (S4301), a predetermined effect mode is selected from a plurality of effect modes (also referred to as "game mode") based on a predetermined trigger, and the selected effect mode is set. As will be described in detail later, in the plurality of effect modes, part or all of the display modes of the game effects displayed on the display screen are different, part or all of the display patterns such as LEDs are different, or output from the speaker Some or all of the voice patterns to be processed are different. Next, a reception command analysis process (S4302) described later is performed. Next, switch status acquisition processing is performed to store switch data created by the 2 ms timer interrupt processing in the RAM of the sub control board 90 as switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4303), and the switch stored in the switch status acquisition processing A switch process is performed to set the display content etc. of the display screen 7a based on the data (S4304). Thereafter, other processing such as preparation of lamp data (data for controlling lighting of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) or updating of the effect determination random number is executed (S4305).

[First effect mode setting process]
Next, the first effect mode setting process (S4301) will be described using FIG. In the present embodiment, the rendering mode setting process additionally includes a second rendering mode setting process and a third rendering mode setting process, which will be described later, and at various timings (at timings satisfying various conditions), rendering The mode can be changed (settable). In this way, various game effects (game modes) are executed to enhance the game interest.

  Here, an RTC (Real Time Clock) circuit (hereinafter, also simply referred to as “RTC”) is provided on the sub control board 90 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment (not shown). The RTC is a clocking means (counting means) capable of clocking the current date and time such as hour, minute, and second. Also, the RTC has a function of automatically adjusting the clock value to Japanese Standard Time periodically using a radio-controlled clock. Further, when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cut off, the RTC operates by receiving the supply of power from a backup power supply circuit (not shown). Further, the CPU of the sub control board 90 executes an effect using the RTC (for example, a specific period effect) based on time information from the RTC which measures the date and time. The RTC may be provided on the main substrate 80.

  In this embodiment, such a RTC is used to execute a 10-minute specific effect mode (specific period effect) when a specific execution condition of one hour is satisfied. More specifically, when the power of the gaming machine is turned on, the clock information from the RTC is 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, and so on (and so on for 1 hour) Every time, showing the same period before 8:00), the specified period effect starts, and when the specified period effect starts, if 10 minutes have passed from the start (8:10, 9:10 , 10: 10, ... may be detected and terminated), and the special period effect is ended. In addition, since this “specified period effect” is simultaneously executed among the plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1 adjacent to the left and right, an effect can be performed in which a plurality of units are linked. Therefore, this "specific period effect" is also referred to as "simultaneous effect", "RTC effect", or "specific mode".

  In addition, the specific period effect is a display mode (such as background display) different from the normal state (non-specific period). As shown in FIG. 52 (a), the normal state is a background on which a character indicating a mountain, a tree, a road, etc. is displayed, and when effect for a specific period is executed, as shown in FIG. 53 (a), It changes to the background on which a character showing rocks, people, roads, etc. is displayed. That is, when the effect mode is switched, the display mode of the background display displayed on the display screen (effect symbol display portion) changes, and the player is notified (notified) that the specific period has come. Further, in the specific period effect, the mode display unit 206 indicating the effect mode in execution is displayed on the display screen, and the “specific mode” is displayed. This also clearly indicates to the player that the effect is being performed for a specific period (specific mode).

  In the first effect mode setting process (S4301), first, it is determined whether or not it is a predetermined start time based on time measurement information from the RTC (S4351), and it is a start time of a predetermined specific period effect (simultaneous effect) If it is determined (YES in S4352), the specific period flag is turned on (S4352), a specific period effect execution command is set (S4353), and the processing proceeds to S4354. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4351 that the predetermined start time is not reached (NO in S4351), the process proceeds to S4354. When the specific period effect execution command set in S4353 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 reads out predetermined image data from the ROM of the image control board 100 and The game effect (background effect) or the like based on the read out image data is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Thereby, the effect mode is set to the specific mode, and the effect for a specific period is started.

  In S4354, it is determined whether the specific period flag is ON, that is, whether the effect mode is set to the specific mode (S4354), and the specific period flag is ON, that is, execution of the specific mode (specific period effect) If it is determined to be medium (YES in S4354), it is then determined whether it is a predetermined end time or not based on the time measurement information from the RTC (S4355). If it is determined that the specific period effect is being executed in S4355 and it is determined that it is the end time of the specific period effect (YES in S4355), the specific period flag is turned OFF (S4356), and the specific period effect end command is set (S4355) S4358), the pre-effect switching process described later is performed (S4358), and the process ends.

  In the advance effect switching process to be described later, based on the game situation (predetermined result and the like), with the end of the specific period, a process for ending or continuing the ongoing execution of the specific period preliminary effect is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4354 that the specific period flag is not ON, that is, it is determined that the effect mode is not the specific mode (NO in S4354), the processing is ended without performing the specific mode end process. Also, in S4355, even when it is determined that the end time is not predetermined, that is, the effect mode is the specific mode but not the end time (NO in S4355), the process is ended without performing the specific mode end process.

  When the specific period effect end command set in S4357 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 reads out predetermined image data from the ROM of the image control board 100 and The game effect (background effect) or the like based on the read out image data is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. As a result, the rendering mode is set from the specific mode (specific period production mode) to the non-specific period production mode (including the non-specific period normal mode, the non-specific period short mode, and the non-specific period probability variation mode), The specific period presentation ends. As described above, in the first effect mode setting process, the effect mode is set based on the time information from the RTC regardless of the execution of the fluctuation display of the special symbol (effect symbol).

[Preliminary effect switching process]
Next, the advance effect switching process (S4358) will be described using FIG. The advance effect switching process is a process executed in the above-described first effect mode setting process, and is a process executed when the end time of the specific mode comes during execution of the specific mode. In the advance effect switching process (S4358), first, it is determined whether or not the specific period preliminary effect is being executed (S4361). If it is determined that the specific period preliminary effect is not being executed (NO in S4361), the process ends. That is, when the advance effect for the specific period is not performed at the end of the specific mode, the process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S4361 that the preliminary rendering for the specific period is being executed (YES in S4361), it is next determined whether the target fluctuation related to the preliminary rendering satisfies the specific condition (S4362). The specific period effect is set (start and end) based on time information from the RTC regardless of the execution (start and / or end) of the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol). In addition, the present advance effect is executed across the fluctuation display of a plurality of consecutive special symbols (effect design) including the fluctuation display prior to the specific fluctuation display, as a result of the prior determination of the specific fluctuation display. Game effect (shown in FIG. 53). In this embodiment, when the preliminary effect is started in the specific period, the preliminary effect of the effect mode (display mode) for the specific period is performed, and when the preliminary effect is started in the non-specific period, the non-specific period is performed. It is assumed that the pre-rendering of the effect mode (display mode) for (normal use) is performed (see FIGS. 52 and 53).

  Therefore, even if the preliminary effect for the specific period is started while the specific period effect is being performed, the specific period (specific period effect, specific mode) may end during the execution of the preliminary effect for the specific period. is there. In such a case, the pre-rendering for the specific period is uniformly ended and switched to the pre-rendering for the non-specific period, or the pre-rendering may simply be ended, but the specific period with high intentionality There is a possibility that the pre-representation for the game is interrupted, the expectation to the big hit, and the taste declines, and in the worst case, the distrust to the game is given.

  In order to solve this or to execute a more highly entertaining game effect, in the present embodiment, when the advance effect for the specific period is being executed at the timing when the specific period ends, the specific condition is provided. Depending on whether or not the predetermined period has ended, it is possible to continue the pre-rendering for the specific period (when the specific condition is satisfied). On the other hand, when the specific condition is not satisfied, the pre-rendering for the specific period is ended. That is, when it is determined in S4362 that (the content of) the target change related to the advance effect satisfies the specific condition (YES in S4362), the process is ended without ending the advance effect for the specific period (see FIG. 54) ). On the other hand, when it is determined in S4362 that (the content of) the target change related to the advance effect does not satisfy the specific condition (NO in S4362), the pre-effect switch command for normal period (for non-specific period) is set (S4363) , Finish the process. Thereby, with the end of the specific period (specific period effect), the pre-effect for the specific period in progress is ended, and the pre-effect for the non-specific period is switched (see FIG. 55). The specific period in which the specific period effect (RTC effect) is set is referred to as a “first game mode”, and the non-specific period in which the specific period effect (RTC effect) is not set is referred to as a “second game mode”.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the “specific condition” is that the target fluctuation is a fluctuation effect with a relatively large hit and high feasibility. More specifically, in the target fluctuation related to the pre-representation, the specific condition is that fluctuation display of time of 45000 ms or more (45000 ms and 75000 ms) is executed (a fluctuation pattern is selected). Thereby, even if the effect mode is switched, if the advance notice effect (previous effect) of the display mode before the effect mode is switched is continuously executed, the player's expectation for the big hit is enhanced, and the game is entertaining It is possible to raise In addition, as other specified conditions, the game production which shows that reach production is executed, super reach production is executed, and that big hit possibility is above specified probability (for example 30%) (reach and notice Conditions are performed, the pre-rendering is performed over a plurality of consecutive variable displays of a specific number of times (for example, 3 times) or more, and a specific character is displayed in the target change, etc. It may be Preferably, it is desirable to increase the possibility of being a big hit (the possibility of playing a big hit game) when the specific condition is established than when the specific condition is not established. This makes it possible to enhance the interest of the game. A means for executing a game effect such as the CPU of the sub control unit 90 is referred to as a "game effect execution means".

  Next, the effect mode of FIGS. 52 to 55 will be described. FIG. 52 is a diagram showing display modes (background and notice effect) in the normal period normal mode (non-specific period normal mode) set in the non-specific period and in the low probability low base state. FIG. 52 (a) shows a scene for displaying a normal background in the normal period normal mode (also simply referred to as the "normal mode"). FIGS. 52 (b) to 52 (e) show a scene in which the pre-representation is performed in the normal mode. FIGS. 52 (b) to 52 (e) are game effects (previous effects) executed across a plurality of (four) consecutive variable displays, with the fourth special symbol change shown in FIG. 52 (e). It is a game effect (previous effect) which shows the result (decision result) of a display. The fourth (target) fluctuation display in which the result (judgment result) of the fluctuation display of the special symbol is indicated by the game effect (prior effect) is also referred to as “target fluctuation”. That is, this game effect (preliminary effect) is to inform the player of the determination result of the target change in accordance with the change display of the special symbol executed before the target change, and the change display of the target change is Since the game effect (informing effect) is executed before the start, it is also referred to as "previous effect", "pre-read effect" or "continuous effect (continuous informing effect)". In addition, the "pre-judgment means" is a means for judging a game effect (a reach or a kind of fluctuation pattern, etc.) to be executed by the judgment result or the object fluctuation before starting the fluctuation display of the object fluctuation to perform the advance effect. It is said. The prior determination means is constituted by the CPU of the sub control unit.

  FIG. 52 (b) is a display mode of the preliminary effect in the normal mode, and is a display mode displayed along with the execution of the first variation display of the special symbol. At the upper right of the display screen 7a, there is provided a rank display portion 213 indicating a background rank (number of executions of prior rendering), and the rank display portion 213 indicates that it is background rank 1 (first variable display). The word "spring" is displayed. In addition, as a specific background pattern 210 (preliminary effect design pattern) in the first variable display of the preliminary effect, a normal mode specific background 211 (specific character pattern) imitating a cherry blossom is displayed.

  Moreover, FIG. 52 (c) shows a scene in which the variation display of the special symbol shown in FIG. 52 (b) is ended and the variation display of the next special symbol is executed (indicated by a decrease in the first effect hold 9a) . Also, in the display mode of the pre-effect in the normal mode, in the display mode to be displayed along with the execution of the second special symbol variation display in the case where the pre-effect is executed across at least two consecutive fluctuation displays. 21 shows one scene displaying a specific background of background rank 2 in the normal mode. In the specific background of the background rank 2, the rank display portion 213 displays a character of "Summer" indicating that the background rank is 2 (a second continuous variable display). Further, a normal mode specific background 211 imitating a thick tree is displayed as the specific background pattern 210 in the specific background.

  Further, FIG. 52 (d) shows a scene where the variation display of the special symbol shown in FIG. 52 (c) is ended and the variation display of the next special symbol is executed (indicated by a decrease in the first effect hold 9a) . Also, in the display mode of the pre-effect in the normal mode, in the display mode displayed along with the execution of the third variation display of the special symbol in the case where the pre-effect is executed across at least three consecutive variable displays. 21 shows one scene displaying a specific background of background rank 3 in the normal mode. In the specific background of this background rank 3, the character of "autumn" indicating that the background rank is 3 is displayed on the rank display portion 213. Further, as the specific background pattern 210 in the specific background, the normal mode specific background 211 imitating autumn leaves is displayed.

  Moreover, FIG. 52 (e) shows the scene where the fluctuation display of the special symbol shown in FIG. 52 (d) is ended and the fluctuation display of the next special symbol is executed (indicated by the decrease of the first effect hold 9a) . In addition, in the display mode of prior effect in the normal mode, in the display mode displayed along with the execution of the third variation display of the special symbol when the advance effect is executed across at least four continuous variable displays. 21 shows one scene displaying a specific background of background rank 4 in the normal mode. Further, the variation display of the special symbol (rendering symbol) shown in FIG. 52 (e) is the target variation of the pre-representation shown in FIGS. 52 (b) to 52 (e). That is, the player is notified of the result of the fluctuation display of the special symbol (rendering symbol) shown in FIG. 52 (e) by the pre-representation performed in FIG. 52 (b) to (e).

  In the specific background of the background rank 4, characters of “winter” indicating that the background rank is 4 are displayed on the rank display portion 213. Further, as the specific background pattern 210 in the specific background, a normal mode specific background 211 imitating a snowman is displayed. Thus, as the specific background in the normal mode, there are four specific backgrounds with different background ranks, and by confirming the background rank under execution (by the display mode (specific background) according to the pre-representation), It becomes possible to grasp what number of continuous fluctuation display is in progress. In addition, when the pre-rendering is executed across a plurality of variable displays, the background steps up and changes in the order of background rank 1 → 2 → 3 → 4 each time the next variable display is shifted. This makes it possible for the player to think that the big hit is approaching and to increase the sense of expectation for the big hit. In addition, the player can intuitively recognize how many steps have changed since the specific background changes in an effect mode indicating a predetermined order such as spring → summer → autumn → winter. The specific background (preliminary effect) relating to the above-described spring, summer, autumn and winter is the display mode (execution mode) of the pre-rendering effect for the non-specific period (normal period).

  FIG. 53 is a diagram showing a display mode (background and notice effect) in the normal mode for a specific period which is a specific period and is set in the low probability low base state. FIG. 53 (a) shows one scene for displaying a normal background in the normal mode for specific period (also referred to simply as the “specific mode”). A mode display unit 206 indicating the current effect mode (game mode) is provided at the upper center of the display screen 7a, and a "specific mode" indicating that it is a specific period is displayed. Also, unlike the normal period normal mode (normal mode), a pattern that a character imitating a human runs toward a rock imitating a character is displayed as a background pattern at a substantially central portion of the display screen 7a. The player can grasp that the current period is the specific period by looking at the mode display unit and the background pattern.

  Further, the upper right portion of the display screen 7a is provided with a remaining time display unit 208 for displaying the remaining time of the specific period, and the player sees the time displayed on the remaining time display unit and determines the specific period. Figure out how long it will continue. In the present embodiment, the execution time of the specific period is 10 minutes. FIG. 53A shows that the remaining time is 10 minutes, and it can be seen that this is a scene showing the start time of the specific period (specific mode). Further, FIGS. 53 (b) to 53 (e) show scenes in which the pre-rendering effect has been executed in the specific mode. FIGS. 53 (b) to 53 (e) are game effects (previous effects) for a specific period executed across a plurality of (four) consecutive variable displays, and the fourth time shown in FIG. 53 (e). It is a game effect (previous effect) showing the result (judgment result, content) of the fluctuation display of the special symbol. That is, the fourth change display shown in FIG. 53 (e) is "target change".

  FIG. 53 (b) shows a scene 30 seconds after the scene of FIG. 53 (a), which is a display mode of the pre-rendering effect in the specific mode and is accompanied by the execution of the first variation display of the special symbol. Display mode. In the specific background of this background rank 1, a specific mode specific background 212 (specific character pattern) imitating a bird is displayed as a specific background pattern 210 in the specific background. Further, FIG. 53 (c) shows a scene where the variation display of the special symbol shown in FIG. 53 (b) is ended and the variation display of the next special symbol is executed, and the background rank 2 in the specific mode is shown. Shows a scene that displays a specific background of. In the specific background of this background rank 2, as a specific background pattern 210 in the specific background, a specific mode specific background 212 (specific character pattern) imitating a larger number of birds than the background rank 1 is displayed.

  Moreover, FIG. 53 (d) shows a scene in which the variation display of the special symbol shown in FIG. 53 (c) is ended and the variation display of the next special symbol is executed, and the background rank 3 in the specific mode Shows a scene that displays a specific background of. In the specific background of the background rank 3, a specific mode specific background 212 (specific character pattern) imitating a larger number of birds than the background rank 2 is displayed as the specific background pattern 210 in the specific background. Further, FIG. 59 (e) shows a scene where the variation display of the special symbol shown in FIG. 53 (d) is ended and the variation display of the next special symbol is executed, and the background rank 4 in the specific mode is shown. Shows a scene that displays a specific background of. In the specific background of this background rank 4, as the specific background pattern 210 in the specific background, a specific mode specific background 212 (specific character pattern) imitating more (more) birds than background rank 3 is displayed. There is. Also, since the player changes in an effect mode in which the number of specific character patterns increases stepwise in the specific background, it is possible to intuitively recognize how many steps have changed.

  Further, the variation display of the special symbol (rendering symbol) shown in FIG. 53 (e) is the target variation of the pre-representation shown in FIGS. 53 (b) to (e). That is, the player is notified of the result (content) of the variation display of the special symbol (rendering symbol) shown in FIG. 53 (e) by the pre-representation performed in FIG. 53 (b) to (e).

  As described above, also in the specific mode, as in the normal mode, as the specific background, there are four types of specific backgrounds with different background ranks, and these game effects (specific backgrounds) in the advance effect for the specific period Run. In addition, by checking the background rank being executed, it is possible to grasp what number of continuous variable display is being executed. The specific background (preliminary presentation effect) in which the display number of the bird character explained above is different is the display mode (execution mode) of the pre-effect for the specific period (specific mode). Further, in this embodiment, when the effect mode being executed at the start of the advance effect is the specific mode, the advance effect for the specific mode (for the specific period) is performed, and the advance effect is started at the start of the advance effect. When the effect mode under execution is the normal mode, it is assumed that the advance effect for the normal mode (for non-specific period) is executed.

  Moreover, although FIG. 54 and FIG. 55 executed the advance effect of the type (display mode) corresponding to the effect mode being executed at the start of the advance effect, the non-specific period starts from the specific period during the execution of the advance effect. It shows an execution mode such as pre-rendering when switching from (specific mode to normal mode) (rendering mode is changed). FIG. 54 shows an aspect in which the pre-rendering for the specific period in execution is continuously performed even after the rendition mode is switched from the specific mode to the normal mode. Also, in FIG. 55, the pre-rendering for the specific period in progress is switched to the pre-rendering for the non-specific period (for the normal mode) and executed as the rendition mode is switched from the specific mode to the normal mode. Shows an aspect to be performed. These control processes are as described above with reference to FIG.

  FIGS. 54 (a) and (b) show a scene where the pre-rendering for the specific mode is started while the specific mode is being executed. FIG. 54 (c) shows a scene in which the effect mode has been switched to the normal mode after the specific mode has ended. In the example shown in FIG. 54, since the specific condition described in FIG. 44 is provided, the pre-rendering in progress is continued with the pre-rendering for the specific period. FIGS. 54 (d) and 54 (e) show a scene in which a pre-rendering effect (pattern simulating a bird) for a specific mode is executed against the background (pattern imitating mountains and roads) in the normal mode as the background . FIG. 54 (f) shows a scene in which the effect design (“333”) indicating a big hit is displayed as a fixed stop as a result of the variable display of FIG. 54 (e). Note that, in the target change in which the advance effect for the specific period is continuously executed, a game effect with a relatively large hit possibility is executed. That is, it can be said that the possibility that the target change will be a big hit is higher than when the display mode of the pre-effect is switched to the normal mode. In the present embodiment, [0:00] indicating that there is no remaining time is displayed on the remaining time display unit 208, and is displayed for a predetermined time immediately after the effect mode is switched to the normal mode.

  FIGS. 55 (a) and (b) show a scene in which pre-rendering for the specific mode is started while the specific mode is being executed. FIG. 55 (c) shows a scene in which the specific mode is ended and the effect mode is switched to the normal mode, and the pre-effect during execution is also switched to the pre-effect for the normal mode. In the example shown in FIG. 55, since the specific condition described in FIG. 44 is not provided, the pre-representation in execution is switched from the pre-representation for the specific period to the pre-render for the non-specific period (for normal mode) Be done. FIG. 55 (d) and (e) show a scene in which the pre-rendering for the normal mode is executed with the background (pattern simulating a mountain and a road) in the normal mode as the background. FIG. 55 (f) shows a scene in which the effect design (“353”) indicating the disconnection has been determined and stopped as a result of the variable display of FIG. 55 (e).

  In the present embodiment, when the specific condition is not satisfied, the pre-effect for the specific mode in execution is switched to the pre-effect for the non-specific period (for the normal mode) and executed. Instead of this, when the presentation mode is switched from the specific mode to the normal mode, the prior presentation for the specific mode in progress is not switched to the prior presentation for the non-specific period (for the normal mode), but the specification in progress The pre-effect for the mode may end with the switching of the effect mode (the pre-effect for the normal mode is not performed). In this case, when the specific condition is not satisfied, the target variation sets the jackpot possibility lower than that in the case where the specific condition is satisfied. Therefore, the pre-rendering may be ended so as not to increase the player's sense of expectation for the jackpot. Thereby, when the pre-representation is executed when the rendition mode is switched, the user is made to pay attention to whether the pre-representation being executed continues or ends, and the game entertaining in the case of continuing is significantly enhanced. Is possible.

  Although illustration is omitted, a high probability high base state and a high probability high base state are provided as gaming states of the present embodiment. The high probability high base state and the high probability high base state have different display modes in the non-specific period (non-specific mode) and the specific period (specific mode). For example, in the high probability high base state in the non-specific period, the “probability change mode” is displayed on the mode display unit 206 provided on the display screen 7a. Further, in the high probability high base state in the specific period, the "probable variation identification mode" is displayed on the mode display unit 206 provided on the display screen 7a. In addition, part or all of the background may be displayed differently in the definite variation mode and the definite variation identification mode. In the low probability high base state in the non-specific period, the “time saving mode” is displayed on the mode display unit 206 provided on the display screen 7a. Further, in the low probability high base state in the specific period, the “time saving specific mode” is displayed on the mode display unit 206 provided on the display screen 7a. In addition, part or all of the background may be displayed differently in the short time mode and the short time specific mode. As a result, the player can recognize the occurrence of the specific period even in the probability variation mode or the time saving mode.

[Receive command analysis process]
Next, the received command analysis processing (S4302) will be described using FIG. 45 and FIG. In the received command analysis process (S4302), it is first determined whether or not the start entry ball command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401), and it is determined that the start entry ball command has not been received (NO in S4401) If it is determined that the start entry ball command has been received (YES in S4401), effect hold information storage processing (S4402) is performed, and prior determination processing described later is performed (S4403), processing in S4404 Migrate to The effect pending information storage process (S4402) is a variety of information (pre-judgment results, big hit type determination for random) included in the start entry ball command (special figure 1 start entry ball command or special view 2 start entry ball command) received in S4401. Game information such as numerical value, fluctuation pattern random number value, fluctuation pattern information, special symbol type (first special symbol, second special symbol) and special figure holding ball at transmission / reception of start entry command (at command generation) Depending on the number, 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, if the received start entry ball command is a special view 1 start entry ball command corresponding to the number of holding balls “4” of the special figure 1, the prior determination result or hit type included in the special view 1 start entry ball command And the like are stored as special figure 1 effect hold information in an area corresponding to the number of hold 4 in the special figure 1 effect hold information storage area. The effect suspension information stored in this manner is used to execute various effects such as a fluctuation effect, an advance notice effect, and an effect mode, which will be described later. The stored contents (effect hold information) of the effect hold information storage area in the sub control board 90 is the special view hold storage unit (first special view hold storage unit, second special view in the above-mentioned main control board (main control unit) 80 This matches the stored contents (acquired information) of the pending storage unit). 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". The means for performing the determination based on the acquired information in the sub control board (sub control unit) is also referred to as "determination execution means". In addition, in the prior determination process (S4403), various information stored in the effect on hold information storage process is determined in advance, and the game effect (previous effect) based on the result of the prior determination is made before the variable display according to the various information. Is a process for performing along with the variable display of. The means for performing the prior determination based on the various information (acquired information) in the sub control board (sub control unit) is also referred to as "pre-judgment means".

  Next, in S4404, it is determined whether or not a change start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4404), and when it is determined that a change start command has been received (YES in S4404), second effect mode setting described later is set. A process is performed (S4405), and then, a variation effect start process (S4406) described later is performed, and the process shifts to the process of S4407. On the other hand, when it is determined that the change start command is not received (NO in S4404), the process proceeds to S4407 without performing the second effect mode setting process and the change effect start process. In S4407, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4407), and when it is determined that the fluctuation stop command has been received (YES in S4407), third effect mode setting processing described later is performed. (S4408), the fluctuation effect ending process of stopping display of the effect pattern and ending the fluctuation effect is performed (S4409), and the process proceeds to S4410. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4407 that the fluctuation stop command has not been received (NO in S4407), the process proceeds to S4410 without performing the third effect mode setting process and the fluctuation effect end process.

  Here, in the fluctuation effect end process (S4409), a fluctuation effect end command for ending the fluctuation effect by displaying the effect pattern 8 in a stopped state 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). In addition, a fluctuation production refers to the various productions performed according to the fluctuation display of a special symbol.

  Subsequently, in S4410, it is determined whether or not a big hit game related command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4410). 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 at the start (big hit occurrence) of the big hit game, The round start command transmitted at the start of the round, the round end command transmitted at the end of the round, the ending command transmitted at the end of the big hit game, etc. correspond. In S4410, it is determined whether or not any of these big hit gaming related commands has been received (S4405), and if it is determined that the big hit gaming related command has been received (YES in S4410), the type of the received command is selected. The jackpot game related effect processing is performed (S4411), and the process shifts to the processing of S4412.

  In the big hit game related effect processing, for example, if the received command is an opening command, an opening effect command designating an opening effect according to the type of the big hit specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer, and the round is started If it is a command, a round effect command specifying a round effect according to the round specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer, and if it is an ending command, according to the type of big hit specified based on the command An ending effect command for specifying an ending effect is set 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.

  Here, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is in the low probability low base state (normal gaming state), that is, in the "left-handed gaming state", the result of the special symbol hit determination becomes a big hit (so-called When the sub control board 90 receives an opening command relating to the “first hit” and the big hit (first hit), the corresponding first hit opening effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100. In response to this, on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7, an opening effect including a right strike instruction notification instructing the player to perform a right strike to cause the game ball to enter the big winning opening 30 (“First hit Also referred to as "the opening effect". In the first hit opening effect (not shown) of the present embodiment, a right-handed instruction notification (also referred to as “first-hit right-handed instruction notification”) at the start of a big hit game related to the first hit is executed. The first hit right strike instruction notification of this embodiment displays a moving image depicting the game ball entering the large winning opening 30 located at the lower part of the right gaming area 3B at substantially the center of the display screen 7a. It is supposed to be done by In this way, the player who has made a left base in the low base state to advance the game (symbol variation game) to right in the special game state (big hit game) (to play the game ball toward the right game area 3B Can be actively encouraged.

  Further, when the sub control board 90 receives the first round start command (1R start command) at the start of the first round of the big hit game related to the first hit, the corresponding 1R start effect command is the image control board. Sent to 100. In response to this, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a round effect display including a round number display is started (executed), and a right-handed instruction is issued as a right-handed instruction notification during a big hit game (during special gaming state). The display of the image 71 is started (executed). The right strike instruction image 71 is continuously displayed also in the high probability high base state or the low probability high base state (that is, the right strike gaming state) after the big hit game related to the first hit is finished. The process of starting the display of the right strike instruction image 71 (right strike instruction image display process) will be described later. It should be noted that the notification of the right-handed instruction by the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 is also referred to as “predetermined instruction notification”.

  Furthermore, a big hit occurs in a high probability high base state or low probability high base state (that is, right-handed gaming state) after the big hit game pertaining to the first hit is over (so-called "continuous chan"), the big hit (continuous When the sub control board 90 receives an opening command relating to (Chang), a continuous chan opening effect command corresponding to this is transmitted to the image control board 100. In response to this, on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7, an opening effect (also referred to as “continuous chan opening effect”) having a content different from the above-mentioned first hit opening effect is executed. In the continuous chan opening effect (not shown), the right hitting instruction notification for the first hit such as the first hit opening effect described above, that is, the display of a moving image depicting the game ball entering the big winning opening 30 The right-handed instruction image 71 displayed during the game in the high base state without being executed is continuously displayed as it is. The high base state is the “right-handed game state”, and it is not necessary to change the firing direction of the game balls when executing the big hit game related to the consecutive chan.

  Further, S4411 is a process (a process performed when a big hit occurs) which is executed when any of the above-mentioned big hit game related commands is received (for example, when an opening command is received). In S4412, as other processing, processing based on other received commands (for example, a normal symbol fluctuation start command and a normal symbol fluctuation stop command) excluding the various commands described above is performed (S4407).

[Predetermination processing]
Next, the prior determination process (S4403) will be described with reference to FIG. In the prior determination process, based on the received start entering ball command (at the time of entering the starting opening), it is determined in advance whether or not to perform the pre-effect, which type of pre-effect is to be performed, and the like. In the prior determination process (S4403), first, it is determined whether or not the preliminary effect is being executed (S5001). If it is determined in S5001 that the pre-representation is being executed (YES in S5001), the process ends without determining whether a new pre-representation is to be performed. On the other hand, when it is determined in S5001 that the preliminary rendering is not being performed (NO in S5001), a random number value for preliminary determination is acquired next (S5002), and the process proceeds to S5003. Here, based on the value of the acquired prior determination random number, it is determined in advance whether or not the advance presentation of the aspect of executing the advance notice effect is performed across the plurality of variable displays described above. In addition, when there is a prior determination (for example, a continuous notice, a character appearance notice, and the like) relating to other prior effects, the value of the prior determination random number for performing the determination is also acquired here.

  At S5003, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the high base state (probability change mode or time reduction mode) (S5002), and the high base state is not, that is, the state where the game is played mainly with the variable display of the first special symbol. If it is determined that (S5003: NO), then it is determined whether the start entering ball command received from the main control unit 80 is a special view 1 start entering ball command (S5004). If it is determined in S5004 that the special view 1 start entry ball command is not, that is, it is determined that the special view 2 start entry ball command is (NO in S5004), the process ends. That is, in the gaming state in which the game is played mainly with the variable display of the first special symbol, it is assumed that the prior determination relating to the second special symbol equivalence determination is not performed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S5004 that the start entry ball command received from the main control unit 80 is the special view 1 start entry ball command (YES in S5004), the determination information included in the special view 1 start entry ball command In step S5005, it is determined in advance whether or not to perform an effect in advance. In this pre-judgment, whether or not pre-rendering is to be performed based on the pre-determination random number value for pre-rendering obtained in S5002 and a predetermined non-illustrated pre-determining table, and when pre-rendering is performed, It is determined which of the execution modes is to be rendered in advance.

  Next, in S5006, it is determined whether the result of the prior determination in S5005 is to execute the pre-effect (S5006), and if it is determined that the pre-effect is not to be performed (NO in S5006), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S5006 that the preliminary effect is to be executed (YES in S5006), the first special symbol hold number is set in the preliminary effect counter (S5007), and the process proceeds to S5008. Here, as for the pre-representation effect (refer to FIG. 52 (b) to (e) etc.) executed based on the result of the pre-determination, the variation display of the production design according to the pre-determination is executed from the timing of starting the pre-representation It is performed at least in a period until it is started (in the middle, in the middle of execution, or until the end). The "preceding effect counter" is a counter for determining (controlling) the execution period of the pre-dating effect.

  In this embodiment, the timing to start the advance effect is after the start entry ball command is received (and it is determined that the advance effect is to be executed), and when the fluctuation display of the effect pattern is first started And However, without being limited to such timing, when it is determined that the start entering ball command is received during the variation display of the production symbol and it is determined to execute the pre-rendering, the presentation symbol without waiting for the start of the next variation display The pre-rendering may be performed at a predetermined timing during the variable display of.

  If it is determined in S5003 that the gaming state is the high base state (probability change mode or time saving mode), that is, it is determined to be the gaming state in which the second special symbol is displayed as a variable display (YES in S5003), then, It is determined whether the start entry ball command executed is the special view 2 start entry ball command (S5009). If it is determined in S5009 that the received start entry ball command is not a special view 2 start entry ball command (NO in S5009), the processing is ended. That is, in the gaming state in which the game is played mainly with the variable display of the second special symbol, it is assumed that the prior determination relating to the first special symbol equivalence determination is not performed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S5009 that the start entry ball command received from the main control unit 80 is the special view 2 start entry ball command (YES in S5009), the determination information included in the special view 2 start entry ball command In advance, the determination is made (S5010). Also in S5010, similarly to S5005, whether or not to execute the pre-render effect based on the pre-determination random number value for the pre-rendering effect acquired in S5001 and a predetermined pre-judgment table (not shown) In this case, it is determined which of the execution modes is to be rendered in advance. In S5011, as a result of the prior determination in S5010, it is determined whether or not the preliminary rendering is to be performed (S5011), and when it is determined that the preliminary rendering is not to be performed (NO in S5011), the processing is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined in S5011 that the preliminary effect is to be executed (YES in S5011), the second special symbol hold number is set in the preliminary effect counter (S5012), and the process proceeds to S5008

  In S5008, it is determined whether or not the specific period flag is ON (S5008), and the specific period flag is ON, that is, when it is determined that the current is the specific period (during the specific mode) (YES in S5008) The special effect for the specific period is selected and set (S5013), and the specific period preliminary effect flag indicating that the preliminary effect for the specific period is being executed is turned ON (S5014), and the process proceeds to S5017. Note that the specific period advance effect flag may be a flag indicating that the execution of the advance effect for the specific period is determined. On the other hand, when it is determined in S5008 that the specific period flag is not ON, that is, it is determined that the present time is a non-specific period (NO in S5008), pre-rendering for normal period (for non-specific period) is selected and set S5015) The regular period preliminary rendering flag indicating that the preliminary rendering for the regular period (for non-specific period) is being executed is turned ON (S5016), and the process shifts to the processing of S5017. The normal period advance effect flag may be a flag indicating that the execution of the advance effect for the normal period is determined. Next, other prior determination processing (determination and the like pertaining to other prior effects) is executed (S5017), and the processing is ended.

[Second effect mode setting process]
Next, the second effect mode setting process (S4405) will be described using FIG. The second effect mode setting process is a process executed based on the reception of the change start command from the main control unit 80, and mainly performs a plurality of effects on the display mode on the display screen 7a (the effect symbol display unit 7b). This is processing for setting a predetermined effect mode selected from the modes. Here, in this embodiment, as the effect mode set in the second effect mode setting process (set based on the start of fluctuation), the normal mode set in the low probability low base state and the high probability high base state are set. Certain time variation mode (also referred to as “ST mode”), and a short time mode set in a low probability high base state. In addition, a non notification mode set in the high probability low base state may be set.

  Moreover, the display modes of the normal mode, the positive variation mode, and the short time mode are different from each other. The normal mode, the positive variation mode, and the short time mode each have a display mode for a specific period and a display mode for a non-specific period. The player can roughly grasp which gaming state is the gaming state by looking at this display mode. Next, an effect mode setting process for setting these effect modes will be described in detail.

  In the second effect mode setting process (S4405), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is in the high probability state (whether the probability change flag is ON) (S5201), and when it is determined to be the high probability state (YES in S5201) Then, it is determined whether the specific period flag is ON (S5202). When it is determined in S5202 that the specific period flag is ON, that is, it is determined that the current time is in the specific period (YES in S5202), the “probable variation specific mode” which is the definite variation mode for the specific period is set as the effect mode. Is set for the specific period (S5203), and the process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined in S5202 that the specific period flag is not ON, that is, it is determined that the present time is not in the specific period (NO in S5202), to set "probability change mode" which is a definite change mode for non specific period Is set (S5204), and the process is ended.

  If it is determined in S5201 that the gaming state is not the high probability state (NO in S5201), then it is determined whether the gaming state is in the short time, that is, the high base state (whether the time saving flag is ON) (S5205) . When it is determined in S5205 that the gaming state is the short time state (high base state) (YES in S5205), it is then determined whether the specific period flag is ON (S5206). If it is determined in S5206 that the specific period flag is ON, that is, it is determined that the current time is in the specific period (YES in S5206), the time reduction mode for the specific period is set as the effect mode. The short time mode setting command for the specific period is set (S5207), and the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S5206 that the specific period flag is not ON, that is, it is determined that the current time is not in the specific period (NO in S5206), the time reduction mode which is the time reduction mode for non specific period is set as the effect mode. The short time mode setting command for normal period is set (S5208), and the process ends.

  If it is determined in S5205 that the gaming state is not the short time state (NO in S5205), that is, if it is determined that the gaming state is the low probability low base state, then it is determined whether the specific period flag is ON (S5209) ). When it is determined in S5209 that the specific period flag is ON (YES in S5209), a specific period normal mode setting command for setting the “specific mode” which is the normal mode for the specific period as the effect mode is set. (S5210), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S5209 that the specific period flag is not ON (NO in S5209), the normal period setting command for normal period for setting the "normal mode" which is the normal mode for nonspecific period as the effect mode Set (S5208) to finish the process.

[Change production start process]
Next, the variation presentation start process (S4406) executed in the received command analysis process (S4302) will be described. As shown in FIG. 49, in the variable production start process (S4406), first, random numbers for effect determination for obtaining various random numbers for effect determination such as random numbers for variable effect determination, random numbers for advance effect determination, random numbers for effect symbol determination S4551) is performed. In the present embodiment, the processing of S4551 is performed at the timing when the fluctuation start command is received from the main control unit 80, and a predetermined value (acquired information) is acquired from each random number. Based on the acquired value (acquired information), an aspect of the effect pattern game effect (variation effect) to be executed, an aspect of the advance effect effect (including the presence or absence of the advance effect effect), an effect pattern to be stopped and the like are determined.

  Next, in S4552, the received fluctuation start command is analyzed (S4552). 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 fluctuation pattern specification command, the fluctuation pattern information (P1 to P22) shown in FIG. 9, the gaming state information for specifying the current gaming state, and the first special symbol judgment or the second special symbol judgment The result, the symbol information etc which designates the big hit classification etc are included (see Figure 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 production symbol) relates to the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The fluctuation pattern information, the game state information, the symbol information and the like can also be used in processing other than the fluctuation effect start processing to be executed thereafter.

  In addition, when the above-mentioned "state change command" is included in the received change start command, information (game state change information) indicating that the gaming state has shifted (changed) to the low base state is included. It becomes. Here, as described above, the state change command shifts (changes) the gaming state from the high base state (high probability high base state, low probability high base state) to the low base state (low probability low base state in this example) Main command at the timing when the next fluctuation display is started following the fluctuation display of the special symbol (for example, the 100th fluctuation display in the short time game state) which is a command indicating that the high base state is to be terminated. It is transmitted from the unit 80. Therefore, as a result of the analysis of the change start command in S4502, depending on whether the change start command includes the game state change information, the change display of the special symbol to start this time (the change display of the effect design) is high base state It is possible to determine whether or not it corresponds to the first variable display after the transition from the state to the low base state. As a result, when it corresponds to the first variable display after the transition to the low base state, the sub output buffer includes a command (left-hand drive instruction image display command) for specifying the display of the left-hand drive instruction image In order to set it, the left hitting indication flag (not shown) is turned ON.

  Next, in S4553, the effect control microcomputer 91 refers to the current mode status (S4553). The mode status is for determining an effect mode to be executed. The mode status is any value from “1” to “6”, and each value is assigned to the effect modes A to F. Specifically, mode status "1" corresponds to effect mode A (normal mode), mode status "2" corresponds to effect mode B (probability change mode), and mode status "3" corresponds to effect mode C (time delay) Corresponding to mode), mode status “4” corresponds to effect mode D (specific mode), mode status “5” corresponds to effect mode E (probable change specific mode), mode status “6” corresponds to effect mode F It corresponds to (time saving specific mode). 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 display mode of the image displayed on the image display device 7 is different, such as the display mode (for example, symbol design, number design, etc.) of the effect pattern 8 being different, appearing characters, items, background images being different, etc. Depends on the In addition, different background patterns may be provided for each of these effect modes. For example, in the normal mode, a background pattern A, a background pattern B, a background pattern C, and a background pattern D may be provided, and a predetermined background pattern may be displayed by lottery or a game period (such as the number of changes). In the specific mode, a background pattern E, a background pattern F, a background pattern G, and a background pattern H may be provided to similarly display a predetermined background pattern.

  In addition, the production design game production can also be executed in a mode according to the production mode, and in the case of providing a plurality of game effects (such as advance notice effect or reach effect), it is possible to execute different game effects depending on the production mode It may be In the present embodiment, the effect modes A and D are executed when the low probability low base state is controlled, and the effect modes B and E are executed when the high probability high base state is controlled, the effect mode C , F is executed when controlled to the low probability high base state. Therefore, when the effect mode is any of A to F, the player confirms the effect mode to determine whether the current gaming state is the low probability low base state or the high probability high base state (probability change gaming state). You can figure out what you have. Besides, even if the effect mode is set to G and the player confirms the effect mode, is the current gaming state a low probability high base state (time reduction state) or a high probability high base state (provisional change gaming state)? It may be set to be difficult to grasp. In that sense, the effect mode G can be said to be a probability non notification mode.

  Next, in S4554, a pattern of variation effects (variation effect pattern, effect pattern, controlled mainly by the sub control unit 90, which is performed using the image display device 7, the panel lamp 5, the movable decoration member 14 and the like A variation effect pattern determination table (not shown) and a notice effect determination table (not shown) for determining a game effect are set (S 4554). Specifically, based on the mode status (the current effect mode) referred to in S4553 and the change pattern designation command received from the main control unit 80, the change effect pattern determination table to be used and the advance effect determination table are set. . That is, a plurality of variation production pattern determination tables, and a plurality of advance presentation performance determination tables are provided, and based thereon, a predetermined variation production pattern determination table and a preliminary presentation performance determination table are set based on the gaming state (production mode) and the like. Do.

  For example, when the fluctuation pattern information designated by the received fluctuation pattern designation command is “P1 (fluctuation pattern P1)” (see FIG. 9), a fluctuation presentation pattern determination table corresponds to the time of big hit corresponding to the current rendering mode A fluctuation presentation pattern determination table and a notice presentation determination table are 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 S4554, a table corresponding to the mode status (current rendering mode) referred to in S4553 is selected and set out of the variation rendering pattern determination tables.

  Next, in S4555, based on the random number for variable effect determination obtained in S4551 and the variable effect pattern determination table set in S4554, select a variable effect pattern that matches the specified variable pattern and set it (S4555) . As the variation effect pattern, a variation aspect (an execution aspect of effect pattern game effect) of the effect pattern 8 displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b is set. As a result, in the effect symbol game effect, when performing reach effect (reach effect effect symbol game effect) or when performing character effect performed using a specific character (character effect symbol game effect), reach effect or character When the effect is not executed (reach no effect pattern game effect) or the like is determined.

  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 of the three effect patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are identical (Zoro eyes) Stop indication (temporary stop indication) with the symbol (the same effect pattern) in which two out of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R constitute the big hit mode when providing the following aspects (big hit aspect, specific aspect) Whether or not the remaining one rendering symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbols (three same rendering symbols) that complete the big hit mode in a state where the remaining one is continuing the variable display (scroll display) It refers to the effect that shows. At this time, the game effect is executed using the predetermined character along with the variable display of the effect pattern, and whether or not the predetermined character achieves the predetermined purpose whether or not the effect pattern is stopped and displayed in the big hit mode It is also possible to show by the rendition of. Such game effects (reach effects and character effects described later) can also be referred to as story effects (specific game effects) and purpose effects (specific game effects). This makes it possible to increase the player's expectation for the jackpot and to enhance the game interest.

  Further, in S4555, based on the random number for effect pattern determination acquired in S4551 and the stop symbol determination table (not shown), the effect pattern 8 (also referred to as "stop effect pattern") 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, the three effect patterns 8L, 8C, 8R such as "787" One of the production design is different from the other production design and is a discolored eye (reach out design). In addition, at the time of out of reach there is also a case such as “635” or [559], etc., at least one of the three production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is a discolored eyepiece having a different production symbol. , All of the three production design 8L, 8C, 8R are considered to be discolored eyes different from other production design.

  On the other hand, the result of the special symbol qualification judgment is a big hit, and in the case of either 16R 1st big hit and 16R 6th big hit, it is considered as "Zoro" of "777", 6R 2nd to 5th big hit and 16R 11th big hit In the case of either is Zoro eyes of odd symbols other than "777" or Zoro eyes of even symbols such as "666", and in the case of a big hit corresponding to RUB, RUB exclusive eyes such as "3 3" etc. Special symbol). Further, in the case of the 2R big hit, it is assumed that the three rendering symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed in the same manner (barrage) as in the case of the removal. However, for the 2R jackpot, a predetermined chance such as "135" may be stopped and displayed. In addition, the stop display mode of the above-mentioned effect pattern 8 is an example, and when it becomes a big hit, it can be suitably changed what is displayed as a stop effect pattern.

  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, as variation modes (variation effect pattern, effect pattern game effect) of the effect pattern 8 Super reach B, super reach C, character effects, etc. are set, and in S4555, based on the change effect pattern determination table, any of these effects are performed or these effects are not performed (this is not Also referred to as "normal fluctuation" is determined. Then, when the reach presence effect design game effect is executed, one of the reach effects is set based on the change pattern designation command and the change effect pattern determination table. Here, as the effect symbol game effect, when super reach effect is executed, the possibility of becoming a big hit is set to be higher than when 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. In addition, a fluctuation pattern whose fluctuation time is less than 30000 ms is referred to as normal fluctuation (normal effect) in which reach effect, character effect or story effect is not performed. This normal effect is a game effect that is less likely to be a big hit than reach effect or the like.

  In S4556, a notice effect (including advance effect) to be executed along with the fluctuation effect pattern (effect pattern game effect) is determined. In addition, including the notice effect which is executed this also called production design game effect. This advance notice effect (including the advance effect) is the possibility that the result of the effect pattern game effect being executed will be stopped and displayed in the big hit mode after the start of the change display of the effect pattern, and the effect pattern is stopped (confirmed (confirmed) It is an effect (prior notification effect) shown before (during a change display of effect symbols) to stop display). In S4556, based on the random number for advance announcement effect determination obtained in S4551 and the advance announcement effect determination table set in S4554, an advance announcement effect conforming to the designated fluctuation pattern and the determined fluctuation effect pattern is selected and set. (S4556).

  In the first embodiment, there are a plurality of notice effects different in display mode (execution mode), and as the notice effect determination random numbers corresponding to these, a plurality of notice effect determination random numbers are provided. Specifically, it has a random number for count advance notice determination, a random number for character advance announcement decision, a random number for conversation advance announcement decision, a random number for step-up advance announcement decision, etc. The table and the table are used to determine the notice effect to be executed. In addition, each random number for preliminary announcement effect determination is acquired a predetermined value by random number acquisition process (S4551) for effect determination in the fluctuation effect start process (S4402).

  In S4557, based on the change effect pattern and the notice effect (including advance effect) set in S4555 and S4556, a change effect start command for starting an effect pattern game effect etc., an output buffer in the RAM of the sub control board 90 It sets to (S4557), and ends fluctuation production start processing. When the change effect start command set in S4557 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, S4555. The predetermined image data corresponding to the fluctuation effect pattern set in step is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the fluctuation effect or the like by the read image data is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Further, the variable display (flashing display) by the two LEDs on the effect display 102 is also executed.

  In S4557, it is judged whether or not the left hitting instruction flag is ON, and if it is ON, the left hitting instruction image display command is included in the variation presentation start command and set in the sub output buffer. Here, as a result of analyzing the above-mentioned change start command, the left-turning instruction flag indicates that the game state change information is included in the change start command, that is, the game state is high base state (right-handed game state) This flag is ON when transitioning (changing) to the low base state (left hitting gaming state). When a left-turning command image display command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission processing (S4006) together with the change effect start command, the image control microcomputer 101 converts the image data for change effect or the image data for preview effect described above. In addition, the image data for left-handed instruction notification is read out from the ROM of the image control board 100, and a variable effect, a notice effect, left-handed instruction notification, etc. by the read image data are executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Do. Further, with the execution (start) of the left hitting instruction notification, the right hitting instruction image 71 displayed in the high base state until then is erased from the display screen 7a.

  The left-handed instruction flag turned ON based on the analysis result of the above-mentioned fluctuation start command sets the left-handed instruction image display command (variation start command) in the sub output buffer, or the left-handed instruction image display command It becomes OFF based on the transmission of the (variation start command) to the image control board 100. Further, in conjunction with this, the effect control microcomputer 91 turns off the right-handed display flag described later.

  Here, the left hitting instruction notification performed on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) of the present embodiment shoots the game ball toward the left gaming area 3A in the left hitting display area 70c provided on the display screen 7a. It is performed by displaying the left hit instruction image 70 instructing that. The left-handed instruction image 70 includes a left-handed character image 70a representing the character "return to left" and three left arrow images 70b located above the left-handed character image 70a. In the present embodiment, the left hitting instruction image 70 is shifted from the high base state to the low base state and the start of variation of the first rendering symbol 8 near the center of the display screen 7a (the left hitting display area Display on 70c). As a result, the player who has been playing a game (symbol variation game) by performing a right strike in the high base state until then is to perform a left strike in response to the transition to the low base state (return to the left strike). It has been a positive incentive. The left hitting instruction image 70 is erased when a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses after being displayed on the display screen 7a (the left hitting display area 70c) (the left hitting instruction notification is ended).

[Notice production setting processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 50, an advance notice effect setting process for setting an advance notice effect such as an advance effect will be described. In the advance presentation effect setting process (S4556), first, it is determined whether or not the value of the advance effect counter for controlling the number of times of execution of the advance effect is greater than 0 (S4556). When it is determined in S4556 that the value of the advance effect counter is 0 (S4556), the process proceeds to S4609 without setting the execution of the advance effect. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the advance effect counter is greater than 0, that is, it is determined to execute the advance effect (YES in S4601), it is then determined whether the specific period advance effect flag is ON (S4602). When it is determined in S4602 that the preliminary effect flag for a specific period is ON, that is, the preliminary effect to be executed from now or the preliminary effect already being executed is a preliminary effect for a specific period (YES in S4602), the preliminary effect counter The specific period preliminary rendering execution command corresponding to the value of is set (S4603), and the process shifts to the processing of S4605.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S4602 that the special effect prior effect flag for the specific period is not ON, that is, it is determined that the advance effect to be executed from now or the advance effect already being executed is the advance effect for nonspecific period (NO in S4602) The regular period preliminary rendering execution command corresponding to the value of the rendering counter is set (S4602), and the process shifts to the processing of S4605. Here, the "preceding effect execution command corresponding to the value of the pre-demonstration counter" refers to the number of times the pre-demonstration has been executed (how many times the variable display is executed) and the value of the pre-demonstration counter, This command is a command for determining whether to perform the pre-representation of the time and performing the corresponding pre-representation. Specifically, in the example of FIG. 52, when the execution of the four pre-effects is determined, when the value of the pre-effect counter is 4, it is necessary to execute the remaining four pre-effects. 52B, a command for executing the prior rendering of background rank 1 shown in FIG. 52 (b) is set. Further, when the value of the preliminary rendering counter is 1, only one remaining preliminary rendering may be performed, so a command for performing the preliminary rendering with background rank 4 shown in FIG. 52 (d) is set.

  In S4605, the value of the advance effect counter is decremented by 1 (S4605), and then it is determined whether the value of the advance effect counter is greater than 0 (S4606). When it is determined in S4606 that the value of the preliminary rendering counter is greater than 0, that is, the preliminary rendering to be performed (continuous preliminary rendering) still remains, and the preliminary rendering is continuously performed in the next variable display (S4606 YES), the process proceeds to the processing of S4609. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4606 that the value of the preliminary effect counter is 0, that is, the preliminary effect executed this time is determined to be the last (last time) (NO in S4606), the special effect flag for specific period is turned OFF ( S4607) The normal period advance effect flag is turned OFF (S4608), and the process proceeds to S4609. In S4609, the count notification effect to be described later, the cut-in notification effect, the step-up notification effect, the determination of execution presence / absence of the pseudo continuous notification effect, etc., the execution type determination, and other notification effect setting processing are performed (S4609), Finish the process. Thereby, prior to the effect for the specific period or for the non-specific period is executed along with the variable display of the effect pattern.

[Third effect mode setting process]
Next, a third effect mode setting process (S4408) for setting the effect mode based on the reception of the change stop command will be described using FIG. In the third effect mode setting process, when the effect mode being executed is changed to another effect mode by executing the variable display of the predetermined number of times, the setting is changed to the other effect mode It is a process for In the third effect mode setting process (S4408), first, it is determined whether it is time to end the high probability state (S5301). If the gaming state is set to the high probability state after the big hit game ends, the high probability state ends when the variable display of the predetermined number of times (100 times) is executed without becoming the big hit in the high probability state Become a low probability state. Therefore, it is determined whether it is time to switch such a probability state (rendering mode).

  If it is determined in S5301 that it is time to end the high probability state, that is, it is determined that the fluctuation stop command according to the 100th fluctuation display has been received (YES in S5301), then it is determined whether the specific period flag is ON. (S5302). If it is determined in S5302 that the specific period flag is ON (YES in S5302), a specific period normal mode setting command for setting the normal mode for the specific period (for the specific mode) is set (S5303) , Finish the process. As a result, the rendering mode is changed from the “probable variation identification mode” to the “specific mode”. On the other hand, when it is determined in S5302 that the specific period flag is not ON (NO in S5302), the normal period setting command for normal period is set to set the normal mode for the non-specific period (for normal period) ( S5304), finish the process. As a result, the rendering mode is changed from the "probable variation mode" to the "normal mode".

  If it is determined in S5301 that it is not time to end the high probability state (high probability high base state) (NO in S5301), then it is determined whether it is time to end the time saving state (low probability high base state) (S5305 ). If the gaming state is set to the high base state (time saving state) after the big hit game is over, if the variable display of the predetermined number of times (100 times) is executed without the big hit in the high base state, the high The base state ends and the low base state is reached. Therefore, it is determined whether it is time to switch such a base state (rendering mode). If it is determined in S5305 that it is time to end the time saving state, that is, it is determined that the fluctuation stop command related to the 100th fluctuation display has been received (YES in S5305), it is then determined whether the specific period flag is ON ( S5306).

  If it is determined in S5306 that the specific period flag is ON (YES in S5306), a specific period normal mode setting command for setting the normal mode for the specific period (for the specific mode) is set (S5307) , Finish the process. As a result, the effect mode is changed from the "time saving specific mode" to the "specific mode". On the other hand, when it is determined in S5306 that the specific period flag is not ON (NO in S5306), the normal period setting command for normal period is set to set the normal mode for non specific period (for normal period) ( S5308), finish the process. Thereby, the effect mode is changed from the "time saving mode" to the "normal mode".

[Count advance notice effect]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 56 and 57, the count advance notice effect (also referred to as “count effect”) set in the above-described other advance notice effect setting processing will be described. Here, in addition to the RTC circuit (also referred to as "first timer circuit", "first timer means", or "first counting means"), the sub-control board 90 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is A counter circuit (also referred to as a "second timer circuit", a "second timer means", or a "second counting means") (not shown) capable of measuring time (counting) is provided by counting at a predetermined cycle. Unlike the RTC circuit, this counter circuit measures time only when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, and does not measure time when the power is turned off. In the count advance notice effect, an effect is executed based on time information (count value) from the timer circuit.

  In addition, whether or not to execute count advance presentation effect (also referred to as unit "count advance announcement") along with the fluctuation display of a predetermined effect pattern in the above-described advance announcement effect setting process (S4556), and when executed It is determined whether the effect of the type of (see FIG. 57) is to be executed. This determination means is referred to as "count advance notice execution determination means". The count notice execution determination unit determines these based on the acquired value of the count notice determination random number and the count notice determination table (not shown). Further, means for executing the count advance notice effect such as the CPU of the sub control unit 90 is referred to as a count notice effect execution means (also referred to as "count effect execution means").

  Specifically, the execution mode (display mode) of the count advance presentation effect is as shown in FIG. FIG. 56 (a) shows a scene in which the count preview effect is performed while the variable display of the predetermined effect pattern 8 is being performed. A count display unit 221 is provided on the upper left of the display screen 7a, and a performance notification unit 223 is provided on the upper right. The count display unit 221 displays a predetermined value (time), and in this example, a time of 3.0 seconds is displayed. Then, the value (count value) displayed on the count display unit 221 starts subtraction display (countdown display) at the start of counting in the count advance presentation effect.

  In this embodiment, since the process is performed based on the time information from the counter circuit described above, the display of “3.0” displayed in FIG. It takes 3 seconds to reach 0 ". Also, while the value displayed on the count display section is displayed by subtraction, the effect pattern is displayed in a variable manner, and in the other effect pattern display sections, the background pattern and the character pattern execute effects in a predetermined display mode. There is. In addition, in the effect notification unit 223, game effects (such as advance notice effect and reach effect) that can be executed from now on are displayed. In FIG. 56 (a), “pseudo chain” is displayed as the target effect 224 that can be executed. Here, "pseudo chain" refers to "pseudo chain preview effect". The "simulation series notice effect" is a game effect in which the fluctuation display of the effect pattern is performed a plurality of times in a pseudo manner while the fluctuation display of the special symbol is performed once.

  Specifically, during one time of the variable display of the special symbol (↓ → → 555), to start the fluctuation of the production pattern, then temporarily stop, then re-fluctuating, then perform the decision to stop fixed (確定) 535 → 535 → ↓ 555 → 555). This makes it appear that a plurality of variable displays are being performed despite the fact that it is a single variable display, and allows temporary stop and re-variation to be performed multiple times, and the possibility of big hit depending on the number of times. It is possible to show the (the more the number of times the possibility of the big hit is high).

  In addition, in the present count advance notice effect, when the count value (“3.0” in the present example) displayed on the count display unit 221 starts to be displayed as a result of subtraction display, the effect notification unit becomes “0 (specific value)”. The target effect 224 displayed at 223 is to be executed. On the other hand, although the count advance effect is executed, if the count value of the count display portion 221 is not decremented to "0" and stopped halfway, the effect notification portion is displayed along with the fluctuation display of the effect pattern being executed. The target effect 224 displayed at 223 is not executed.

  56 (b) shows a scene where 1.5 seconds have elapsed from the scene shown in FIG. 56 (a) in the same variable display as FIG. 56 (a). The count value displayed on the count display unit 221 is decremented to “1.5” seconds. In addition, the fluctuation display of the production design progresses (with the progress of the game), the left production design and the right production design are stopped and displayed in reach mode. Further, FIG. 56 (c) shows a scene where a predetermined time has further elapsed from the scene of FIG. 56 (b). In (c) of FIG. 56, the target value displayed on the effect notification unit 223 is stopped at “0.5” without the count value displayed on the count display unit 221 reaching “0 (specific value)”. It shows a scene where the non-execution of 224 (pseudo link) has been decided. In order to notify the player that the non-execution of the pseudo link has been determined, “x” is displayed on the target effect 224 (the pseudo link).

  Also, in order to notify that the subtraction effect of the count display unit (count advance notice effect) is finished (confirmed), the background of the count display unit 221 is changed to a color or pattern different from that before. FIG. 56 (d) shows a scene where the predetermined time has passed from FIG. 56 (c) (the game has progressed) and the effect pattern has come off and the process has been decided and stopped with the pattern (343). FIGS. 56 (a) to 56 (c) show one mode of execution of the failure effect (when the specific value is not displayed) in the count advance effect.

  Next, one execution aspect of the success effect (when a specific value is displayed) in the count advance effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 56 (e) to 56 (h). FIG. 56 (e) shows a scene in which the count advance notice effect has been started during the fluctuation display of a predetermined effect pattern. In (f) of FIG. 56, “0 (specific value)” is displayed as a result of subtraction display of the count value displayed on the count display unit 221 after a predetermined time has elapsed from (e) of FIG. The scene where the execution of the object effect 224 displayed on the part 223 is decided is shown. In addition, the background of the count display unit 221 is different from the background (with a failure pattern) to notify that the subtraction effect of the count display unit (count advance presentation effect) is ended and the display of the specific value is determined (successful). Change to color or pattern. Also, in order to notify the player that the execution of the pseudo run has been decided, the target effect 224 (pseudo run) is surrounded by a specific shape (a character imitating the sun) and displayed.

  FIG. 56 (g) is the same variable display as FIG. 56 (f), and a predetermined time has passed (the game has progressed), and the effect pattern is a specific symbol (“3 ★ 3”) indicating generation of a pseudo-link. It shows the scene that it stopped and displayed. Further, FIG. 56 (h) shows the same variation display as in FIG. 56 (g), in which a predetermined time has passed and the effect pattern is re-variably displayed. As described above, when “0 (specific value)” is displayed in the count advance presentation effect, the execution of the target effect (pseudo chain) displayed at that time is determined, and thereafter the target effect is always executed. As a result, when a game effect with a large hit reliability (expected degree) is displayed in the target change, the game enjoyment for the count advance effect is enhanced, and the expectation for the big hit after the specific value is displayed Can be significantly enhanced.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 57, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types (notice types 1 to 17) are stored as the execution mode of the count advance effect, and when the count advance effect is executed, the fluctuation pattern Depending on etc., one of the count notice effects selected from these will be executed. The execution mode shown in FIG. 56 indicates the notice type 1 and the notice type 2. As shown in the notice types 1 to 4, when “pseudo series” is displayed as the target effect, the first pattern (3.0 seconds) having a short display time is used as the count value (initial count value) displayed on the count display unit. , And a second pattern (5.0 seconds) longer than the first pattern. In addition, all of these patterns have a success pattern and a failure pattern.

  Then, when the same initial count value is displayed in the count advance presentation effect, the case where the specific value is displayed (success pattern) becomes a big hit than the case where the specific value is not displayed (failure pattern) The possibility is set high. Also, when a specific value is displayed, the larger the initial count value (e.g., 5.0), the higher the possibility of a big hit than the case where the initial count value is small (e.g., 3.0). ing. The same applies to the case where another game effect (for example, cut-in, super reach, button effect) is displayed as the target effect.

  In addition, as shown in the notice type 11, in the count advance effect, even when a specific value is not displayed (failure pattern), there may be a big hit. Further, as shown in the notice 17, when the target effect displayed on the effect notification unit 223 is a specific effect (“15R”), there may be a pattern for determining a big hit at that time. When a specific effect ("15R") is displayed, it is always a success pattern in which a specific value is displayed. Moreover, although it is not in a present Example, when specific presentation (2nd specific presentation) is displayed on the production | presentation alerting | reporting part 223, although a big hit is not decided, 2nd specific presentation is displayed, and a specific value is When displayed, there may be a pattern in which the big hit is determined. In this case, in the case of a failure pattern in which the specific value is not displayed, the deviation may be determined.

[Another aspect of the count advance presentation effect]
As another effect aspect of the count advance effect described above, the effect aspect shown in FIGS. 58 and 59 may be adopted. In the count advance notice effect described above, when the count advance notice effect is executed, the target effect 224 (game effect) scheduled to be executed when the specified value (“0”) is displayed on the count display unit 221 is the specified value. Before being displayed, it was unconditionally displayed on the effect notification unit 223 (see FIG. 56). Instead of this, as shown in FIG. 58 (a), in response to the execution of the count notice effect, the effect notifying unit 223 changes the target effect 224 and operates the effect button 63 (first effect button 63a). The instruction effect 225 for instructing and the question mark indicating that the object effect is unknown are displayed. That is, at this stage, the player is not notified of the target effect that can be executed when the success pattern is executed in the count advance effect.

  In the count advance presentation effect of this aspect, the player operates the predetermined effect button 63 to notify the target effect 224 to be executed when the success pattern is executed. As a result, at an arbitrary timing at which the player operates the effect button 63, an effect effect 224 that can be subsequently executed is displayed on the effect notification unit 223. FIG. 58 shows a scene in which the effect button 63 is operated before the count value 222 displayed on the count display unit 221 is stopped when the count advance notice effect of the failure pattern is executed (FIGS. ) And scenes not operated (FIG. 53 (d), (e)).

  When the player operates the effect button 63 at an arbitrary timing after the count advance effect shown in FIG. 58 (a) is executed, the display mode shown in FIG. 58 (b) is obtained. In FIG. 58 (b), in response to the operation of the effect button 63 (input to the input means), the effect notification unit 223 displays “pseudo-connected” which is the target effect 224. It has been informed that this "pseudo chain" is a game effect scheduled to be executed when a specific value is displayed in the final notice effect. However, as shown in FIG. 58C, the count value 222 displayed on the count display unit 221 stops at “0.5” without reaching the specific value (“0.0”), and the count notice is notified. End the production. As a result, it is indicated that the “pseudo series” that is the target effect displayed on the effect notification unit 223 is not executed in the main change display. Also, with this, the player can confirm that the game effect that can be executed is “pseudo series” although it was not executed because it was a failure pattern, and it is possible to continue the game clearly.

  On the other hand, if the player does not operate the effect button 63 after the count advance effect shown in FIG. 58 (a) is executed, as shown in FIG. While being displayed (the target effect 224 is not displayed), the subtraction display of the count advance effect proceeds. Then, as shown in FIG. 58E, the count value 222 displayed on the count display unit 221 stops at “0.5” without reaching the specific value (“0.0”), and the count notice is notified. End the production. As a result, as shown in FIG. 58 (e), the count notification effect of the variation display is ended without the target effect being notified to the effect notifying unit 223 (while the question mark is displayed). Also, this makes it possible for the player to continue playing the game without raising only a sense of expectation for mischief by not seeing a target effect that is not executed anyway because it is a failure pattern.

  In this way, depending on the player's preference, it is selected whether or not the effect button 63 is operated or not, that is, whether or not to display a game effect that may (or may not) be performed on the effect notification unit 223. Can play a game. As a result, it is possible to provide game characteristics corresponding to various players and to enhance the game interest.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 59A to 59D, an execution pattern in the case where the effect button 63 is operated and in a case where the effect button 63 is not operated will be described in the case where the count advance announcement effect of the success pattern is executed. FIG. 59 (a) is a scene in which the count advance notice effect is performed while the predetermined effect pattern is being changed and displayed. Similar to FIG. 58A, the effect notification unit 223 displays an instruction effect 225 for instructing the operation of the effect button 63 (first effect button 63a) and a question mark indicating that the target effect is unknown.

  When the player operates the effect button 63 at an arbitrary timing after the count advance effect shown in FIG. 59 (a) is executed, the display mode shown in FIG. 59 (b) is obtained. In FIG. 59 (b), in response to the operation of the effect button 63 (input to the input means), the effect notification unit 223 displays “pseudo-connected” which is the target effect 224. FIG. 59 (c) shows the same variation display as FIG. 59 (b), and the count advance presentation effect progresses, and the count value 222 displayed on the count display unit 221 reaches a specific value (“0.0”), Show the scene that stopped at "0.0". By the operation of the effect button, the target effect 224 ("pseudo ream") previously displayed in the effect notification unit 223 is surrounded by the character imitating the sun, indicating that the execution of the target effect 224 has been determined. . As a result, the count advance notice effect is ended, and thereafter, the pseudo continuous notice effect is executed. Also, thereby, the player is expecting the execution of the notified target effect (pseudo series) during the execution of the count advance effect (during the subtraction display of the count value displayed on the count display unit), the specific value is actually specified. Is displayed, the pseudo ream is executed, and it becomes possible to remarkably enhance the game interest.

  On the other hand, when the player does not operate the effect button 63 after the count advance effect shown in FIG. 59 (a) is executed, as shown in FIG. 59 (c), the effect notification unit 223 has an instruction effect 225. While being displayed (the target effect 224 is not displayed), the subtraction display of the count advance effect proceeds. Then, as shown in FIG. 59 (d), when the count value 222 displayed on the count display unit 221 reaches the specific value (“0.0”) (based on the specific value being displayed) Even if the effect button is not operated, the effect notification to be executed is displayed on the effect notification to be executed. That is, in this aspect, when the success pattern is executed, the target effect is always displayed.

  Further, as a result, if the failure pattern is notified, the target effect is notified, and therefore, the player who wants to confirm only the target effect decided to be executed does not select the operation of the effect button in the count notice effect. is there. In this way, depending on the player's preference, it is selected whether or not the effect button 63 is operated or not, that is, whether or not to display a game effect that may (or may not) be performed on the effect notification unit 223. Can play a game. As a result, it is possible to provide game characteristics corresponding to various players and to enhance the game interest.

  Also, in place of such an aspect, when the player does not operate the effect button, the count advance notice effect may be ended without notifying the target effect whose execution has been decided. It becomes difficult for the player to grasp which one of the game effects to be executed thereafter is the target effect. However, a player who wants to play a game without knowing all of them is expecting the possibility that a game effect with a higher degree of big hit will be executed thereafter, and in turn increases the sense of expectation to the big hit and makes the game entertaining It is possible to enhance.

[Right-handed instruction image display processing]
Next, a description will be given of the right hitting instruction image display process (S4600) executed as a subroutine of the big hit game related process in the received command analysis process. As shown in FIG. 62, in the right-handed instruction image display process (S4600), first, it is determined whether the right-handed display flag is OFF (S4651). Here, the right-handed display flag is a flag for indicating (determining) whether or not the right-handed instruction image 71 is being displayed on the display screen 7 a (right-handed display area 71 c) of the image display device 7. When it is OFF, it indicates that it is not displayed, and when it is ON, it indicates that it is being displayed. If it is determined in S4601 that the right-handed display flag is not OFF (NO in S4651), that is, if the right-handed display flag is ON, the right-handed instruction image 71 is being displayed. Finish this process without doing

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the right-handed display flag is OFF at S4651 (YES at S4651), it is determined whether the big hit game related command received at S4410 is a 1R start command (S4652). Since the big hit game related process (S4411) is executed triggered by the reception of the big hit game related command (YES in S4410) as described above, in S4652, the big hit game related command that triggered the execution of the process of S4411 is It is determined whether it is a 1R start command. As a result, when the command is not the 1R start command (NO in S4652), the present process is ended without performing the process of S4653 and subsequent steps.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S4652 that the command is a 1R start command (YES in S4652), a right-handed instruction image display start command is set in the sub output buffer (S4653), the right-handed display flag is turned ON (S4654), Finish this process. The right-handed command image display start command set in S4653 is transmitted to the image control board 100 in the command transmission process (S4006) together with the 1R start effect command set in the sub output buffer in the process of S4411 based on the reception of the 1R start command. Be done. Thereby, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, as shown in FIG. 63 (a), round effect display is performed over the entire screen, and the current number of rounds is displayed in the round number display area 72a provided in the upper left of the screen. The number-of-rounds image 72 (“1R” in this case) indicating “” is displayed, and the right-handed instruction image 71 is displayed in the right-handed display area 71 c provided in the upper right of the screen. Here, as shown in FIGS. 63 (a) and 63 (b), the right-handed instruction image 71 of the present embodiment is a right-handed character image 71a representing the character “right-handed” and a lower side of the right-handed character image 71a. And one right arrow image 71b. The right-handed instruction image 71 has a smaller display size than the moving image display of the first-hit right-handed instruction notification or the left-handed instruction image 70 described above.

  In addition, the right-handed instruction image 71 of the present embodiment is displayed at the start of the first round of the big hit game by the above-described processing of S4652 and S4653, and is then turned on in the processing of S4654. The display is continued until the display flag is turned off. In the right-handed display flag, as described above, while the variable display of the special symbol is performed in the high base state, the variable display of the special symbol of the number of times the high base state is to be ended (for example, The variable state display is performed 100 times, and the game state becomes low base state (low probability low base state) and is turned OFF at the timing when the first variable display of the special symbol is started. Therefore, the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 (right-handed instruction notification by the image display device 7) in the present embodiment is performed after the start of the first round of the big hit game pertaining to the first hit, and then the high base state is a specified number of specials. The process is performed in the right-handed display area 71c on the display screen 7a until the process ends based on the execution of the variable display of the symbol. In the present embodiment, the gaming state after the big hit game is the odd change gaming state if the big hit is a definite change big hit, and the short time gaming state if it is a non definite change big hit (usually a big hit). Is always in the high base state. Therefore, after the first hit, the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 (the right-handed instruction notification by the image display device 7) is the right-handed display area 71c until the high base state ends without the occurrence of a big hit in the high base state. Will be conducted continuously.

  Specifically, when the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 is started in the right-handed display area 71c with the start of the first round of the big hit game pertaining to the first hit (see FIG. 63A), The display of the right strike instruction image 71 is continued also in the high base state (high probability high base state or low probability high base state) after the big hit game (see FIG. 63 (b)). After that, for example, in the case of a big hit in the high base state (that is, "continuous chan"), the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 continuing from the first round pertaining to the first hit The round effect and the ending effect are continued while being performed on the image display 7 (display screen 7a), and are also continued in the high base state (high probability high base state or low probability high base state) thereafter. In addition, when the termination condition of the high base state is satisfied without the occurrence of the big hit in the high base state, for example, the high base state is a short time gaming state (low probability high base state) and special in the short time gaming state When the variable display of the symbol is performed 100 times, the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 ends with the start of the next variable display (the right-handed instruction image 71 is erased), and in the left-handed display region 70c. The display of the left hitting instruction image 70 (the left hitting instruction notification by the image display device 7) is performed (see FIG. 63C).

[Operation and Effect of Example 1]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, the right-handed gaming state (prescribed in which the gaming ball is fired (right-handed) toward the right gaming area 3B (predetermined area) in the gaming area 3 As the gaming state), at least a special gaming state (first predetermined gaming state) and a high base state (second predetermined gaming state) are provided. In addition, a right-handed command notification (predetermined command notification) instructing firing of the game ball toward the right gaming area 3B is a special game state (big hit game) and a high base state (probability change game state, time saving game state) It is possible to carry out in a similar manner. As a result, for the player, although the gaming state differs between the special gaming state and the high base state, the right-handed instruction notification is executed in the same manner, so either the special gaming state or the high base state gaming state Even if there is, it becomes easy to recognize the right-handed instruction notification.

  In particular, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the right-handed indication image 71 is displayed in the right-handed display area 71c of the image display 7 (display screen 7a) along with the start of the first round of the big hit game. The instruction notification is started (executed). Then, the right-handed instruction notification (display of the right-handed instruction image 71 in the right-handed display area 71c) is continuously executed until the big hit game is over (in this example, until the ending effect is finished), and the big hit Even after the gaming state shifts to the high base state (high probability high base status or low probability high base status), the game is continuously executed. That is, the right-handed indication notification of a mode (predetermined mode) in which the right-handed indication image 71 is displayed in the right-handed display area 71c is continuously executed from the start of the big hit game (first round) to the high base state. It has become. Thereby, for the player, even if the gaming state is shifted from the special gaming state to the high base state, the right-handed instruction notification is executed in the same manner before and after the transition, so the right-handed instruction notification is It will be easy to recognize. In particular, since the same right-handed instruction image 71 is displayed in the same display position (right-handed display area 71c) in the special gaming state and the high base state, the ease of recognizing the right-handed instruction notification is more remarkable It becomes a thing.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a big hit (continuous change) occurs in the high base state, and when executing a big hit game related to the big change (continuous change), a right-handed instruction notification being performed during the high base condition. (The display of the right-handed instruction image 71 in the right-handed display area 71c) is continuously executed also in the big hit game related to the consecutive chan. That is, the right-handed instruction notification of a mode (predetermined mode) in which the right-handed instruction image 71 is displayed in the right-handed display area 71c is continuously executed from the high base state to the middle of the big hit game. Thereby, for the player, even if the gaming state is shifted from the high base state to the special gaming state, the right-handed indication notification is executed in the same manner before and after the transition, so the right-handed indication notification is It will be easy to recognize. In particular, since the same right-handed instruction image 71 is displayed in the same display position (right-handed display area 71c) in the high base state and the special game state, the ease of recognition of the right-handed instruction notification is more remarkable It becomes a thing.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the opening effect in the case of a big hit (first hit) in the low probability low base state, the first hit opening effect including the right hitting instruction notification for the first hit is performed. It has become. The right-handed hit notification for the first hit is to display a moving image depicting the game ball entering the large winning opening 30 located at the lower part of the right gaming area 3B at substantially the center of the display screen 7a. This is a mode that stands out as compared with a right-handed instruction notification in which the right-handed instruction image 71 is displayed in the hit display area 71c. For this reason, it is possible to actively urge the player who has made the left base attack in the low base state and proceed with the game to perform the right strike at the start of the big hit game.

  On the other hand, in the opening effect (continuous chan opening effect) in the case of a big hit (continuous change) in the high base state, the right-handed instruction notification for the first hit like the opening effect of the first hit (right Instead of performing prompting moving image display), a right-handed instruction notification (display of the right-handed instruction image 71 in the right-handed display area 71c) performed during the high base state is performed as it is. Thus, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling bothersome by avoiding the continuous right-handed command notification being repeated many times by repeating the continuous chan- nel. In particular, the right-handed instruction notification in the high base state is continuously executed in the same mode (the same image, the same display position) from the special gaming state (at the time of the big hit game) before shifting to the high base state. Therefore, for the player, it can be said that, at the time of the occurrence of the consecutive chan, the player is sufficiently aware of performing the right strike. From this point of view, it is effective to directly perform the right-handed instruction notification in the high base state without giving the right-handed instruction notification similar to the first hit opening effect in the continuous chan opening effect, in consideration of the player's psychology. Can be said to be

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, starting from the start of the first round, triggered by the start of the big hit game pertaining to the first hit, the high base state thereafter is based on the execution of the variable symbol display of the specified number of special symbols. The right-handed instruction image 71 is continuously displayed in the right-handed display area 71c until the end. That is, from the start of the first round of the big hit game pertaining to the first hit to the end of the consecutive chan period, in a corner of the display screen 7a (in the present example, the upper right of the screen) It is displayed in a small size, and right-handed instruction notification is performed in a mode that does not stand out. This is a gaming state in which the player is hit to the right while avoiding being hindered by the big hit gaming effect executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 or the effect pattern gaming effect in the high base state, etc. It is possible to fully recognize (impress) things.

  In the first embodiment described above, the effect of the specific period using the RTC (first timer circuit) and the counter advance effect using the second timer circuit are described. In any of these game effects (specific period effect, counter advance effect effect), the count value is displayed based on the clocking information from the timer circuit, and the execution period of the game effect is displayed. For example, the remaining time display effect in the remaining time display portion of the specific period effect or the subtraction display effect in the count display portion of the count advance effect corresponds. In addition, these game effects (specific period effects, counter advance effect effects) are considered to be highly entertaining game effects that are executed only when a specific condition is satisfied, and the longer the execution period, the higher the game interest is Or, in the count notice effect, as the execution period is longer, the jackpot possibility at the time of the success pattern is set higher.

  That is, for the player, as the execution period of these game effects (specific period effect, counter advance effect effect) is longer (the remaining time in the remaining time display portion of the specific period effect is longer, or the count display of the count advance effect is displayed As the count value displayed on the section is larger, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation to the big hit, and to maintain the game interest high for a long time. Therefore, when the remaining time of the effect for a specific period is short or the initial count value of the count advance effect is small, there is a possibility that the game interest may be reduced or the expectation to the big hit may not be sufficiently enhanced. is there.

  Therefore, in the specific period effect of the second embodiment and the counter advance effect, it is possible to stop the count value in progress (during subtraction display) and to execute the count restart effect to resume the progress thereafter. . As a result, even if the remaining time of the specific period effect is short, the player is expecting the occurrence of the count stop effect (and the count restart effect) in which the decrease display of the remaining time is stopped, and the game entertaining is maintained. It becomes possible. In addition, even when the initial count value of the count advance presentation effect is small, the player stops the count value stop during the subtraction display, and generates the count restart effect that resumes the subtraction display of the count value thereafter. It becomes possible to expect and maintain the game interest.

[Specific period effect of Example 2]
Concretely, the execution aspect of the specific period presentation of Example 2 is demonstrated using FIG. In FIG. 60 (a), the effect mode is set to the specific mode, and the effect for a specific period is executed on the display screen 7a. Then, the remaining time display unit 208 shows a scene in which time display is performed which suggests that the specific mode (specific period effect) is to be ended in 16 seconds. FIG. 60 (b) shows the same variation display as FIG. 60 (a), in which the remaining time display unit 208 of the specific mode in progress is surrounded by a double frame (set as a predetermined stop mode), and subtraction display (count display ) Shows a scene where it stopped (paused) at the time of “0:15” (15 seconds remaining).

  In FIGS. 60 (c) to 60 (e), while the remaining time display of the remaining time display section is stopped at “0:15” (remaining 15 seconds), the fluctuation display of the effect pattern, the display screen 7a (effect symbol The character effect (background pattern) displayed on the display section) continuously (without stopping) indicates a scene to be executed (count stop effect). Also, FIG. 60 (e) shows the variation display of the next effect pattern of FIG. 60 (d), and while the remaining time display of the remaining time display section is stopped, the effect pattern (special symbol) is performed several times. Indicates that it is possible to execute variable display of Further, FIG. 60F shows a scene where the remaining time display of the remaining time display section resumes counting (subtraction display) after the variable display is performed a plurality of times from the scene of FIG. Production).

  As described above, even when the remaining time of the specific mode (specific period effect) decreases due to the display time of the remaining time display unit, the count stop effect is generated, and during that time, a plurality of effect symbols are generated. The variable display of can be performed, and a highly enjoyable game effect for a specific period can be performed. As a result, it becomes possible to maintain the game entertainment for the specific mode (specific period effect) for a long time even when the display time of the remaining time display section becomes short.

[Count advance notice effect of Example 2]
Next, the count advance notice effect of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 61 (a) shows a scene in which a count advance notice effect is generated while the predetermined effect pattern is variably displayed, and the count value of the count display portion 221 is displayed by being decremented to "3.0" seconds. "Cut in" is displayed as the target effect 224 in the effect notification unit 223, and a specific value ("0.0") is displayed on the count display unit 221, so that "cut in notice effect" is made thereafter. Is determined to be performed. FIG. 61 (b) shows the same variation display as FIG. 61 (a), in which the count display portion 221 of the count advance presentation effect in progress is surrounded by a double frame (a predetermined stop mode), and subtraction display (count display ) Shows a scene that was stopped (paused) at the time of “1.5” (remaining 1.5 seconds).

  Also, FIGS. 61 (b) to (c) are the same variable display as FIG. 61 (a), and the remaining time display on the count display unit is stopped at "0.5" (remaining 0.5 seconds). The variation display of the symbol and the character effect (background pattern, battle effect) displayed on the display screen 7a (effect symbol display section) continuously (without stopping) indicate a scene to be executed (count stop effect) . Further, FIG. 61 (d) shows the same variation display as FIG. 61 (a), and the subtraction display (count effect) of the count display unit 221 is resumed, and the count display unit 221 has a specific value (“0.0”). Show the displayed scene. Further, FIG. 61 (d) shows that the execution of the target effect (cut-in notice effect) displayed on the effect notification unit 223 is decided.

  61 (e) to 61 (g) are the same variable display as in FIG. 61 (a), and the snowman character displayed after the predetermined time has elapsed from the scene in FIG. A cut-in notice effect suddenly displayed on the screen is executed (see FIG. 61E). Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed from FIG. 61 (e), in the battle effect, an effect in which the ally character defeats the enemy character (effect in which the battle is won) is executed (see FIG. 61 (f)). The final stop is displayed at "333"), and it becomes a big hit.

  In the count advance notice effect of the second embodiment, when the initial count value and the target effect are the same and both are success patterns (all are failure patterns), the subtraction display on the count display unit is stopped (temporarily stopped). The possibility of a big hit is considered to be higher in the case where the count resumption effect of resuming the count is generated after the rendition and the count stop effect, than in the case where the count stop effect and the count resumption effect are not performed. Further, even during the stop period in which the subtraction effect of the count value is temporarily stopped, the possibility of the big hit may be made higher as the execution period of the count effect is longer, including as an execution period of the count effect.

  In addition, when the count is stopped by starting the subtraction display from the initial count value and the count value becomes a specific value, the case of ending the count notice effect without displaying the specific value while the stop is performed, and After the stop, the counting is resumed to display a specific value. In this way, the player can expect the second count to start counting again and maintain the fun of the game, even if the player has stopped before the subtraction display of the count value displayed on the count display unit reaches the specific value. Is possible. In addition, even if it is a count advance notice effect with a small initial count value, the sense of expectation of the big hit is improved by executing the stop presentation effect and the count restart effect during the subtraction display of the count value, so the feeling of expectation to the big hit It is possible to maintain

  Next, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. The present embodiment (Embodiment 3) is a configuration in which a configuration in which the display mode of the right-handed instruction image 71 can change during the high base state is added to the above-described Embodiment 1. In the following, points different from the first embodiment (configuration, function, etc.) will be mainly described, and description of points (configuration, function, etc.) common to the first embodiment will be omitted.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 is configured to execute the right-turning instruction image changing process (S4700) shown in FIG. The right-turning instruction image change process (S4700) is a change effect start process when it is determined that the change start command is received in S4404 of the received command analysis process (S4302) shown in FIG. 45 (YES in S4404). This process is executed in addition to (S4406).

  As shown in FIG. 64, in the right-turning instruction image change process (S4700) of this embodiment, first, it is judged whether the right-handling display flag is ON (S4701), and is not ON (OFF) In step S4701 (NO in S4701), the processing ends without performing the processing in S4702 and subsequent steps. This is because the low base state (low probability low base state) in which the right hitting indication image 71 is not displayed when the right hitting display flag is OFF. On the other hand, if the right-handed display flag is ON (YES in S4701), it is determined whether the value (count value) of the fluctuation counter is a predetermined value (M) (S4702).

  Here, the variation counter is a counter (variation number counting means) for counting on the sub control side the number of times of variation display of the special symbol executed in the high base state after the big hit game (number of variation). Then, each time the fluctuation stop command from the main control board 80 is received, the fluctuation counter is incremented by one. The count value by the fluctuation counter is reset (initialized) when the next big hit occurs or the high base state ends (transition to the low base state) without the occurrence of the big hit. The fluctuation counter is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM of the sub control board 90.

  Further, the predetermined value (M), which is the determination value of the fluctuation counter, is a value corresponding to the number of times smaller than the number of times of fluctuation of the special symbol that is the termination condition of the high base state. It is possible to set, as the predetermined value (M), a value less than 100 times which is the termination condition. In the present embodiment, the predetermined value (M) is set to "50" (M = 50). The predetermined value (M) can be set arbitrarily, and may be a predetermined fixed value or, for example, a fluctuation value randomly set for each occurrence of a big hit.

  If it is determined in S4702 that the value of the fluctuation counter is not the predetermined value ("50" in this example) (NO in S4702), the present processing is ended without performing the processing of S4703 and thereafter. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the fluctuation counter is a predetermined value ("50" in this example) (YES in S4702), a right-handed character image deletion command is set in the sub output buffer (S4703), and right-handed display change The flag is set to ON (S4704), and this processing ends.

  The right-handed character image deletion command set in S4703 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006) together with the change effect start command set in the sub output buffer in the change effect start process based on the reception of the change start command. Be done. Thus, the right-handed character image 71a is erased from the right-handed instruction image 71 (see FIG. 63 (b)) displayed in the right-handed display area 71c of the image display device 7 (display screen 7a). Only 71b is displayed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state changes to the high base state and the variation display of the special symbol is performed 50 times, the right-handed character image 71a is erased along with the start of the next (51th) variation display. After that, only the right arrow image 71b is displayed as the right hitting instruction image 71 in the right hitting display area 71c. That is, when the variation display of the special symbol is performed 50 times without occurrence of the big hit (continuous chan) in the high base state, the mode of the right-handed indication notification is triggered by this and “right-handed character image and right arrow image Change from "combination of" to "right arrow image only".

  In addition, the right-handed display change flag turned on in S4704 is a flag indicating that the right-handed character image 71a has been erased in the high base state (that the aspect of the right-handed instruction notification has changed). By referring to the right-handed display change flag at the time of execution of various effects, it is possible to reflect the reference result (presence or absence of display of the right-handed character image 71a) in effects. For example, after deleting the right-handed character image 71a, the notice effect image relating to the fluctuation notice or the pre-pending notice is displayed in the area where the right-handed character image 71a was displayed, or the special symbol (effect symbol 8) is displayed. It is possible to increase the variation of the effect display, such as displaying the number display indicating the number of variable display of. Note that the right-handed display change flag turned ON in S4704 is turned OFF when the high base state ends without the occurrence of a big hit (continuous chan) thereafter.

[Operation and Effect of Example 3]
According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment (embodiment 3) described above, in the right-handed display area 71c of the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) from the start of the first round of the big hit game related to the first hit. The display mode (the mode of right-handling instruction notification) of the right-handed instruction image 71 displayed and subsequently displayed even in the high base state thereafter can be changed at a predetermined time in the high base state. Specifically, based on the fact that the number of times of variation of the special symbol in the high base state is a predetermined number, the right-handed character image 71a constituting the right-handed instruction image 71 is erased and only the right arrow image 71b is right-handed It is displayed in the display area 71c. Thereby, the mode of the right-handed instruction notification can be changed in accordance with the number of times the special symbol (production symbol) changes in the high base state after transitioning from the special game state to the high base state. It is possible to make the person pay attention to the right-handed instruction notification.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the right-handed instruction notification in the high base state displays the right-handed instruction image 71 smaller than the screen size in the corner of the display screen 7a (in the present example, at the upper right of the screen). It has become. By making it possible to change the display mode (the mode of right-handling instruction notification) of such a right-handed instruction image 71, it is possible to add an interest of making a slight change on the display screen noticed during the high base state. It becomes possible.

  Note that the change (change) in the mode of right-handling instruction notification is not limited to the deletion of the right-handed character image 71a shown in this embodiment. For example, deletion of the right arrow image 71b, change in display size (enlargement or reduction) of one or both of the right-touched character image 71a and the right arrow image 71b, change in color, change in pattern, change in display position (display location) , As long as it causes a visual change in the display mode of the right-handed instruction image 71 (that is, the right-handed instruction notification mode), such as a change in the typeface of the right-handed character image 71a and a change in the shape of the right arrow image 71b. Good. In this case, for example, image data of plural types of right-handed instruction images (right-handed character image, right-arrow image) having different sizes, colors, shapes, etc. are stored in advance in the ROM of the image control board 100. It is possible to take a configuration in which image data to be displayed is read out and notification of right-handed instruction by the read out image data is executed in the right-handed display area 71c.

  In addition, with regard to the time to change the display mode of the right-handed instruction image 71 (the right-handed instruction notification mode) in the high base state (time to be changed), limited to the configuration determined by the number of times of variation of the special symbol shown in this embodiment. It is not something to be done. For example, the change time may be determined based on various conditions, such as determining the change time based on the elapsed time since the transition to the high base state, and determining the change time based on the number of times of rendering execution such as specific reach production or notice production. It is possible to set.

  Next, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. The present embodiment (Embodiment 4) is obtained by adding a configuration in which the display mode of the right-handed instruction image 71 can change during the big hit game to the above-described embodiment. In the following, points different from the first and second embodiments (configuration, function, etc.) will be mainly described, and descriptions of points (configuration, function, etc.) common to the first and second embodiments will be omitted.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 is configured to execute the right-turning instruction image changing process (S4800) shown in FIG. This right-handed command image change process (S4800) is a process executed as a subroutine of the big hit game related process (S4411) in the received command analysis process (S4302) shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 65, in the right-turning instruction image changing process (S4800) of this embodiment, it is first determined whether the right-turning display change flag is ON (S4801), and it is not ON (it is OFF) In the case (NO at S4801), this process ends without performing the process after S4802. In the present embodiment, as described in the above-described third embodiment, when the mode of right-handling instruction notification (display mode of the right-handling instruction image 71) is changed during the high base state, the right-handling instruction after the change The mode of the notification can be changed again at a predetermined time during the big hit game related to the big hit (continuous change) in the same high base state. From this, in S4801, the right-handed display change flag that can be turned on in S4704 described above is referred to, and when the right-handed display change flag is not ON (is OFF), a mode of right-handed instruction notification (right-handed instruction Since the display mode of the image 71 is not changed during the high base state, the present process ends without performing the process after S4802.

  On the other hand, if the right-handed display change flag is ON (YES in S4801), it is determined whether or not the big hit game related command received in S4405 described above is a 2R start command (S4802). (NO at S4802), this process ends without performing the process after S4803. On the other hand, if it is a 2R start command (YES in S4802), the right-handed character image display command is set in the sub output buffer (S4803), and the right-handed display change flag is turned OFF (S4804). Finish.

  The right-handed character image display command set in S4803 is an image obtained by the command transmission process (S4006) together with the 2R start effect command set in the sub output buffer in the process of S4411 (see FIG. 45) based on the reception of the 2R start command. It is transmitted to the control board 100. Thereby, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a round effect display of the second round is performed, and the right-touched character image 71a is added above the right arrow image 71b displayed in the right-handed display area 71c. Is displayed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the variable symbol display of the special symbol is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) in the high base state, and after the right-handed character image 71a is erased triggered by this, the big hit in the high base state In the case of (continuous change), with the start of the second round of the big hit game, the right-handed character image 71a will be displayed in the right-handed display area 71c again. That is, the mode of the right-handed instruction notification that has become “only the right arrow image” changes (returns) to the original “combination of the right-handed character image and the right arrow image”.

[Operation and Effect of Example 4]
According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment (embodiment 4) described above, the mode of the right-handed instruction notification which is only the right arrow image 71a due to the deletion of the right-handed character image 71a in the high base state is It can be changed at a predetermined time during the special gaming state following the high base state. Specifically, in the high base state, only the right arrow image 71b is displayed in the right-handed display area 71c by deleting the right-handed character image 71a, and then a big hit (continuous change) in the high base state When it becomes, with the start of the second round of the big hit game pertaining to this, the right-handed character image 71a erased earlier is the original of the right-handed display area 71c displaying only the right arrow image 71b. It is displayed on the position. Thereby, the mode of the right-handed command notification can be changed (can be restored) according to the progress of the round game in the special gaming state after shifting from the high base state to the special gaming state. It is possible to make the person pay attention to the right-handed instruction notification.

  In the present embodiment, in particular, after the right-handed character image 71a included in the right-handed instruction image 71 displayed small in the corner of the display screen 7a (in the present example, upper right in the screen) is erased during the high base state It is possible to display the right-handed character image 71a at the original position during the special game state. As a result, it becomes possible to add an interest of making it possible to notice a further change (in this example, return) of the aspect of the right-handed instruction notification that has once changed during the high base state.

  It should be noted that the change (change) in the mode of right-handed instruction notification in the special game state following the high base state is not limited to the display of the right-handed character image 71a shown again in this embodiment. For example, change (enlargement or reduction) of display size of right arrow image 71b continuously displayed even after deletion of right-handed character image 71a, change of color, change of display position (display location), change of design, etc. It may be In addition, regardless of the change in the mode of the right-handed instruction notification in the previous high base state, the aspect of the right-handed instruction notification continuously executed from the high base state is changed to a predetermined time in the special game state It may be configured to (change).

  Furthermore, the time to change the mode of right-turning instruction notification in the special gaming state (timing to change it) is limited to the start timing (2R start command reception trigger) of the second round of the big hit game shown in this embodiment. It is not a thing. For example, the start timing of the predetermined round after the first round or the third round, the execution timing of the round game, the end timing of the predetermined round (round end command reception timing), the opening start timing (opening command reception timing), the opening performance During the execution of the opening effect (1R start command reception opportunity), the ending timing of the start effect (ending command reception opportunity), during the ending effect execution, such as the ending timing of the ending effect, from the start to the end of the special gaming state It is possible to set every time of the year as a change time. In addition, it is also possible to determine the change time based on the elapsed time since the transition to the special game state.

  As mentioned above, although an Example and other modes were explained as an embodiment of the present invention, the present invention is not limited to these, and unless it deviates from the range described in each claim, it is in written description of each claim. It is possible to appropriately add improvements based on the knowledge that a person skilled in the art usually has, without limitation, to the extent that the person skilled in the art can easily replace them.

[Other aspect]
In the first embodiment described above, in the specific mode set based on the clock information of the RTC, and in the non-specific mode, the pre-rendering started in the specific mode is continued even after the transition to the non-specific mode under the specific conditions It was feasible. Not limited to such an aspect, when transitioning from the probability change mode to the normal mode, when transitioning from the time reduction mode to the normal mode, or simply different in the presentation mode (the gaming state does not change) from the first game mode to the second game Even in the case of mode transition, game effects (such as advance effect and preview effect) for the mode started in the mode (game mode) before the transition may be continuously executed even after the mode transition. Of course, even when the game mode is shifted from the disadvantageous game mode to the advantageous game mode, the game effects (previous effects, advance effects, etc.) for the mode started in the mode (game mode) before the shift are continued after the mode shift. You may execute it.

  In the second embodiment described above, the effect of temporarily stopping the remaining time display during subtraction display and then resuming it is adopted as an effect mode that makes the execution time of the specific mode (specific period effect effect) and the count advance effect effect longer. The same effect can be obtained by the effect mode such as changing the mode or adding the remaining time at a predetermined timing or not changing the predetermined time remaining time with the initial value (not starting subtraction). Play. In addition, a pause period measurement unit that measures the pause period, a pause period display unit that displays the pause period, and a total effect time display unit that displays a value obtained by adding the pause period and the subtraction period are provided. It may be

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the right-handed instruction image 71 is composed of the right-handed character image 71a representing the character "right-handed" and one right-arrow image 71b located above the right-handed character image 71a. The aspect of the hit indication image 71 is not limited to this, and may be composed of only the right strike character image or may be composed of only the right arrow image. In this case, the change (change) in the display mode in the above-described second and third embodiments is not the deletion of the partial image constituting the right-handed instruction notification, but the mode (size, color, shape, display of the image itself) The position etc.) may be changed (changed). In the above-described embodiment, the display position of the right-handed instruction image 71 is the upper right (right-handed display area 71c) of the display screen 7a, but the display position of the right-handed instruction image 71 is not limited thereto. , And a predetermined position on the display screen 7a. However, it is desirable to display on the outer periphery side (screen peripheral side) of the display screen 7a in order to avoid becoming an obstacle to the production symbol game effect or the big hit game effect (round effect etc.). Furthermore, when a plurality of display devices such as liquid crystal display devices are provided, the right-handed instruction image may be displayed on a display device different from the display device on which the effect symbol game effect and the big hit game effect are performed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the left-handed instruction image 70 is made up of the left-handed character image 70a representing the character "Please return to the left" and the three left arrow images 70b located above it. However, the aspect of the left hitting indication image 70 is not limited to this, and it is possible to adopt various aspects like the right hitting indication image 71 described above. In addition, the display of the left hitting instruction image 70 (left hitting instruction notification) is to shift to the low base state (left hitting gaming state) after the high base state (right hitting gaming state) ends, that is, the firing of the game ball Since it is necessary to positively show the player to change (return) from “right-handed” to “left-handed”, compared with the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 (right-handed instruction notification), It is desirable to be performed in a mode that makes it easier for the player to recognize, such as increasing the display size or shifting the display position to the screen center.

  In the above-described embodiment, the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 in the right-handed display area 71c is from the start of the first round of the big hit game related to the first hit to the end of the high base state thereafter (for the execution of the big hit game Even when the big hit game concerning the consecutive chan is performed, it is continued including the execution of each of the fanfare production, the round production and the ending production). Was supposed to run. On the other hand, the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 continuing from the first round of the big hit game pertaining to the first hit, the time when the fanfare effect and ending effect in the big hit game pertaining to the consecutive chan is performed, that is, the gaming state It is interrupted (temporarily deleted) at the time when the game moves to the special game state or the time to move to the high base state after the special game, and when the fanfare effect or ending effect ends, the display position of the right strike instruction image 71 is the same display position You may restart it by. As described above, even if the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 is temporarily interrupted, the possibility that the right-handed instruction notification during the continuous period becomes difficult to recognize for the player is extremely low (there is no possibility). It is possible to achieve the same effect as the embodiment described above.

  Further, the pre-rendering (continuous pre-rendering) can be performed using a plurality of continuous variable displays, and may be performed only in one variable display (target change). It is called prior production (continuous prior production) including these. Moreover, the prior rendering in the case of being performed only in one time of the variable display (target variation) is also included in the continuous prior rendering. Further, a sub control unit that executes this "prior presentation effect" is also referred to as "prior presentation effect means".

  Also, in the above-described embodiment, etc., the number of rounds for the big hit game has two types of "2R" and "15R", but the number of rounds is not limited to this, and the number of rounds is 3 It may be a kind or more, or only one kind. Furthermore, the opening pattern of the first large winning opening 30 and the second large winning opening 35 (V attacker) is not limited to the above-described embodiment. For example, the opening time and the number of times of opening per round may vary. It is possible to take the aspect of

  Further, in the above-described embodiment and the like, the V passage possibility becomes higher (easier) or lower (substantially) depending on the length of the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 (V attacker) in the V round. It becomes impossible) and was set. That is, when the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 in the V round is relatively long, entering the game ball to the second big winning opening 35 becomes easy, and the second big winning opening 35 If at least one of the entered game balls almost certainly passes through the specific area 39, and the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 in V round is relatively short, the second big winning concerned It has been difficult (substantially impossible) to enter the game ball into the mouth 35, and it is assumed that the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39. Instead of this, a movable piece for opening and closing the specific area is provided, and the movable piece is operated based on the number of balls entering the second large winning opening 35 in V round (count value by the ball number counting means). The V passage possibility may differ depending on the operation mode.

  For example, in the case where the movable piece is operated based on the first predetermined number (for example, the first) entering the second big winning opening 35 in V round, the operation mode of the movable piece may be V-passed And the movable piece is operated based on the second predetermined number (for example, any of the second to a prescribed number) of entering balls. The operation mode is a mode in which the V passage possibility is high. And, the big hit where the movable piece operates only in a mode where the V passage possibility is low in V round, that is, the big hit where the movable piece operates only based on the first predetermined number of balls entering the second large winning opening 35 "V non-prediction planned big hit", there is a case that operates in a mode with low V passage possibility and when operated in a high V passage possibility mode, that is, the first predetermined to the second big winning opening 35 The big hit where the movable piece operates based on the number of incoming balls and the second predetermined number of incoming balls may be set as "V-passing scheduled big hit". With such a configuration, as in the above-described embodiment and the like, it is possible to determine the presence or absence of the probability variation function (presence or absence of the occurrence of the high probability state) based on the presence or absence of the game ball passing to the specific area.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment and the like, the player is given a gaming privilege of generating a high probability state based on the passage of the game ball in the specific area 39 in the V round during the big hit game (during special game). However, the benefits referred to in the present invention are not limited to the occurrence of the high probability state. For example, in a high base state to increase the entry frequency of the game ball to the starting opening, a fluctuation time shortening state (time reduction state) to shorten the fluctuation time of identification information than usual, etc. If it is, the content (type) of the privilege does not matter. Further, based on the fact that the gaming ball has passed through the specific area, one bonus may be given or a plurality of benefits may be given.

  Moreover, although the thing to which this invention was applied to the pachinko (the so-called "V positive machine") which has the specific area 39 as a definite change operation opening was illustrated in the example mentioned above, it is not restricted to this but the specific area In a game machine of a type (so-called "symbol probability change machine") that determines whether or not to give a high probability state based on the result of special symbol equality determination (type of big hit symbol displayed stop) without having 39 Also, the present invention is applicable. Alternatively, the present invention is applicable to a type of gaming machine that does not have the probability fluctuation function. In addition, the special winning opening that can be entered by the special symbol success or failure judgment will be a small hit is equipped with a specific area (V area) in the small winning opening, the game ball entered in the large winning opening in the small hit game It is also possible to apply the present invention to one or two types of pachinko gaming machines in which a big hit occurs when passing through a specific area (V passing) and a big hit game is executed based on the V passing.

  Also, in the embodiment described above, control processing (so-called special figure 2) which digests the second special view reserve (variation display of the second special symbol) prior to the first special view reserve (variation display of the first special symbol) Although the priority variation) is adopted, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be a control process (so-called special figure 1 priority variation) in which the first special view reserve is digested prior to the second special view reserve. Alternatively, 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. Control processing (so-called entry order (memory order) variation) control processing may be used. In addition, instead of the special figure 2 priority change in the above-mentioned example, the change indication of the first special symbol and the change indication of the second special symbol (digestion of the 1st special figure reserve and the digest of the 2nd special figure reserve) Control processing (so-called special figure 1 and 2 simultaneous fluctuation) executed in parallel may be adopted.

[Others]
Further, as a reference invention of the above-mentioned gaming machine, the following may be made.
(Reference Invention 1)
The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 is
Identification information display means for variably displaying identification information based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
A variable entry ball slot capable of changing into a ball entry possible state in which the game ball can enter and a ball entry impossible state in which the game ball can not enter the ball;
Game mode transition means capable of transitioning the game mode;
Game effect execution means capable of executing a game effect corresponding to the game mode being executed according to the variable display of the identification information;
It is a gaming machine comprising: special game execution means for executing a special game in which the variable ball entry is allowed to enter the ball when the result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific result,
The game mode includes at least a first game mode and a second game mode,
As the game effect, at least a first game effect, and a second game effect in which the first game effect and the effect mode are different,
The first game effect can be executed in the first game mode and can not be executed in the second game mode,
The second game effect is executable in the first game mode when the second game mode and the specific condition are satisfied.

  According to such a gaming machine, the game mode transition means capable of shifting the game mode, and the game effect execution means capable of executing the game effect corresponding to the game mode under execution are provided. In addition, the game mode has at least a first game mode and a second game mode, and as a game effect, at least a first game effect and a second game effect in which the first game effect and the effect mode are different. There is. The first game effect can be performed in the first game mode but can not be performed in the second game mode, and the second game effect can be performed in the second game mode and the first game mode when the specific condition is established. It is assumed.

  Thereby, the first game effect is executed in the first game mode, and the second game effect is executed in the second game mode, and the second game mode is also executed in the first game mode when the specific condition is satisfied. By making the game effects executable, it is possible to provide surprising game effects and enhance the game interest. In addition, as the first game mode and the second game mode, for example, the background effect of the display unit may be made different, or a game mode display unit may be provided to notify the game mode, and the game mode name may be made different. The game mode in progress by the player may be recognized by displaying different characters depending on the mode.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1,
The second game effect is a game effect that can be executed over a plurality of consecutive variable information display of identification information,
The game mode transition means can shift the game mode from the second game mode to the first game mode.
The particular condition is satisfied at least when the second game effect started in the second game mode is continuously executed even after the second game mode is shifted to the first game mode. It is said that.

  According to such a gaming machine, the second game effect is a game effect that can be executed over a plurality of times of variable display of identification information. Then, when transitioning from the second game mode to the first game mode, the second game effect started in the second game mode is the first game specific condition that enables the second game effect to be executed in the first game mode. It is assumed that the case is established where the game mode is continuously executed even after the transition to the game mode. As a result, it is possible to enhance the enjoyment of a game by executing a surprising game effect such that the second game effect can be executed even in the first game mode. Also, thereby, it is possible to continuously execute the game effect (the second game effect) determined to be executed over the variable display of the identification information a plurality of times without interrupting by the transition of the game mode. This makes it possible to proceed with the game effect without a sense of discomfort.

In the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-3, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-2 is:
The present invention is characterized in that execution is possible in the first game mode only in the second game effect which is continuously executed from the second game mode to the first game mode.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the gaming mode shifts from the second gaming mode to the first gaming mode, the second gaming effect starts from the second gaming mode and continues to the first gaming mode. Only when it is executed, execution of the second game effect is enabled in the first game mode. Therefore, when the second game effect executed in the first game mode is ended, the second game effect is not executed in the first game mode. Also, this makes it possible to interrupt the ongoing game effect (the second game effect) halfway through the variable display of the identification information several times, and to prevent the decrease in the game interest as much as possible.

Further, the gaming machine of the invention 1-4 is the gaming machine of the invention 1-2 or the invention 1-3,
The apparatus further comprises a predetermination means that predetermines before the start of the variable display of the specific identification information whether the result of the variable display of the specific identification information is a specific result
The second game effect is executed at least along with the fluctuation display of identification information prior to the fluctuation display of the specific identification information, so that the result of the prior determination concerning the fluctuation display of the particular identification information is It is a game effect to inform,
The specific condition is a case where the second game effect started in the second game mode is not ended when shifting from the second game mode to the first game mode, and the specific identification information The present invention is characterized in that it is established when the result of the prior determination relating to the variable display of the above satisfies the second specific condition.

  According to such a gaming machine, the second game effect is a game effect capable of notifying the result of the pre-judgment as the game effect capable of notifying in advance the result of the pre-judgment, and the specific condition is in advance. It is assumed that the result of the determination is satisfied when the second specific condition is satisfied. Thereby, depending on the result of the prior determination (depending on whether or not the second specific condition is satisfied), it is determined whether or not the second game effect being executed in the second game mode is continued after transition to the first game mode. It becomes possible. Also, this makes it possible to increase the sense of expectation of the player when the second game effect is executed in the first game mode, and to enhance the game interest.

In the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-5, in the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-4,
The second game effect started in the second game mode does not end when shifting from the second game mode to the first game mode, and relates to the fluctuation display of the specific identification information If the result of the prior determination satisfies the second specific condition, the second game effect is continuously executed in the first game mode,
The second game effect started in the second game mode does not end when shifting from the second game mode to the first game mode, and relates to the fluctuation display of the specific identification information When the result of the prior determination does not satisfy the second specific condition, the second game effect is ended with the transition to the first game mode.

  According to such a gaming machine, the second game effect which is not ended when shifting from the second game mode to the first game mode, the result of the prior determination concerning the fluctuation display of the specific identification information is the second specification If the condition is satisfied, the process is continuously performed in the first game mode, and if the result of the prior determination does not satisfy the second specific condition, the process is ended along with the transition to the first game mode. This makes it possible to enhance the player's sense of expectation when the second game effect is executed in the first game mode, and to enhance the game interest.

The gaming machine of the invention 1-6 is the gaming machine of the invention 1-4.
The second game effect started in the second game mode does not end when shifting from the second game mode to the first game mode, and relates to the fluctuation display of the specific identification information If the result of the prior determination satisfies the second specific condition, the second game effect is continuously executed in the first game mode,
The second game effect started in the second game mode does not end when shifting from the second game mode to the first game mode, and relates to the fluctuation display of the specific identification information When the result of the prior determination does not satisfy the second specific condition, the second game effect is switched to the first game effect and executed along with the transition to the first game mode. It is.

  According to such a gaming machine, the second game effect which is not ended when shifting from the second game mode to the first game mode, the result of the prior determination concerning the fluctuation display of the specific identification information is the second specification If the condition is satisfied, the game is continuously executed in the first game mode. When the result of the prior determination does not satisfy the second specific condition, the second game effect is switched to the first game effect and executed along with the transition to the first game mode. This makes it possible to enhance the player's sense of expectation when the second game effect is executed in the first game mode, and to enhance the game interest.

(Reference Invention 2)
In addition, the gaming machine of reference invention 2-1,
Identification information display means for variably displaying identification information based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
A variable entry ball slot capable of changing into a ball entry possible state in which the game ball can enter and a ball entry impossible state in which the game ball can not enter the ball;
Game effect execution means capable of executing predetermined game effects;
A count display unit for displaying a predetermined count value;
Count effect execution means capable of executing a count effect of changing the count value displayed on the count display unit with the progress of the game;
It is a gaming machine comprising: special game execution means for executing a special game in which the variable ball entry is allowed to enter the ball when the result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific result,
At least a first game effect as the game effect,
When the count effect is executed, the first game effect is executed when a specific count value is displayed on the count display unit, and the first game effect is not displayed on the count display unit. It is characterized in that the game effect is not executed.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to execute a count effect of changing (progressing) the count display portion for displaying a predetermined count value and the count value displayed on the count display portion as the game progresses. A count effect execution means is provided, the first game effect is executed when the count effect is executed and the specific count value is displayed, and the first game effect is executed when the specific count value is not displayed. Do not execute. As a result, whether or not to execute the first game effect is indicated depending on whether or not the specific count value is displayed based on the progress of the count effect, so the player pays attention to the progress of the count effect, and the specific count It is possible to expect the value to be displayed, and to enhance the game interest.

  Here, "changes with the progress of the game" includes the case where the count value displayed changes with the progress of the game effect, the case where the count value changes with the passage of time, and the like. Further, "the count value changes" may be a count-up method in which the displayed count value is counted up, a countdown method in which the countdown is performed, or a random method in which the count value changes randomly. Further, the game effect executing means and the count effect executing means are both configured by the CPU of the sub control unit. In addition, the game effect includes a notice effect, a reach effect, a effect (pattern change effect) indicating a determination result such as a big hit, and the like.

In addition, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1,
The game effect information display unit displays game effect information indicating a predetermined game effect,
At least a second game effect as the game effect,
The game effect information includes at least first game effect information indicating the first game effect, and second game effect information indicating the second game effect.
When the first game effect information is displayed on the game effect information display unit and the count effect is executed, the first game effect is executed when the specific count value is displayed on the count display unit. The first game effect is not executed unless the specific count value is displayed on the count display unit.
When the second game effect information is displayed on the game effect information display unit and the count effect is executed, the second game effect is executed when the specific count value is displayed on the count display unit. The second game effect is not executed unless the specific count value is displayed on the count display unit.

  According to such a gaming machine, the game effect includes at least the first game effect and the second game effect, and the first game effect is indicated as the game effect information displayed on the game effect information display unit. It has at least game effect information and second game effect information indicating a second game effect. Then, when the first game effect information is displayed in the game effect information display unit and the specific count value is displayed in the count display unit, the first game effect is executed, and the first game effect is not displayed when the specific count value is not displayed. Will not run. Further, when the second game effect information is displayed on the game effect information display unit and the specific count value is displayed on the count display unit, the second game effect is executed, and the second game effect is not displayed if the specific count value is not displayed. Is not supposed to be run.

  According to this, it is indicated whether or not the game effect indicated by the display on the game effect information display unit is executed depending on whether or not a specific count value is displayed by the count effect. Thereby, the player pays attention to the progress of the counting effect when the playing effect displayed on the playing effect information display unit is a thing with high intentionality or enhancing an expectation of a special game or the like. It is possible to expect that a specific count value is displayed in the count effect, and to enhance the game interest.

  As a result of the count effect being executed, when a specific count value is displayed on the count display unit, the game effect displayed on the game effect information display unit is executed, and as a result of the count effect being executed, the specific count value is displayed If not, the game effect is not executed. Also, "count effect" refers to an effect in which a predetermined count value is displayed on the count display unit, and the count value is displayed by subtraction, addition display, or stop display to change (including stop). .

In the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-3, in the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 or Reference Invention 2-2,
The player is provided with input means for performing predetermined input,
The count effect may be characterized by having a first input effect for displaying the specific count value on the count display unit in conjunction with an input to the input means.

  According to such a gaming machine, the player is provided with an input means for performing a predetermined input, and a specific count value is displayed based on the input to the input means in the count effect accompanied by the input to the input means. Has a rendition. Thereby, the player is concerned with whether or not he / she displays a specific count value by the input to the input means, thereby enhancing the motivation for the input act and raising the game interest to the occurrence of the first input effect. It becomes possible. In addition, in counting effects, it is possible to display a specific count value by its own input action, rather than just waiting for the passage of time to see whether a specific count value is displayed. It becomes possible to increase the game interest.

In the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-4, in the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-2 or Reference Invention 2-3,
The player is provided with input means for performing predetermined input,
The game effect information display unit may have a second input effect for displaying game effect information on the basis of an input to the input means.

  According to such a gaming machine, the player is provided with an input means for performing a predetermined input, and has a second input effect for displaying game effect information on the game effect information display unit based on the input to the input means. . Thereby, based on the input to the input means, it has an effect of displaying a game effect to be executed when a specific count value is displayed. As a result, the player is notified of the game effect that he / she can execute by the input to the input means, so it is possible to enhance the motivation to the input act and to increase the game interest to the occurrence of the first input effect. It is also possible to select whether or not to display the game effect information on the game effect information display unit depending on whether or not the input to the input means is performed, and it is possible to diversify the game effect.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-5 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-4,
In the second input effect, when the input to the input means is not detected, the game effect information is not displayed on the game effect information display section at least until the specific count value is displayed in the count effect, the input When the input to the means is detected, the game effect information is displayed on the game effect information display unit before the specific count value is displayed in the count effect.

  According to such a gaming machine, in the second input effect for displaying the game effect information that can be executed, when the input to the input means is not performed, the game effect information at least until the specific count value is displayed. Do not display That is, when a specific count value is not displayed in the count effect, the game effect information remains undisplayed. In addition, when input to the input means is performed, game effect information indicating game effects that can be executed when a specific count value is displayed is displayed before the specific count value is displayed. Thereby, while the effect of whether or not the specific count value is displayed in the count effect is being executed, the game effect that can be executed at a stage before it is determined whether or not the specific count value is displayed The player who wants to know performs input to the input means, and the player who does not want to know the game effect that can be executed (or can be executed) until the specific count value is displayed (or displayed) is the input means It is possible to make a game selection such as not inputting to the game. This makes it possible to diversify the game and to enhance the game interest.

(Reference Invention 3)
In addition, the gaming machine of the invention according to Reference Invention 3-1 is
Identification information display means for variably displaying identification information based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
A variable entry ball slot capable of changing into a ball entry possible state in which the game ball can enter and a ball entry impossible state in which the game ball can not enter the ball;
Game effect execution means capable of executing predetermined game effects;
A count display unit for displaying a predetermined count value;
Count effect execution means capable of executing a count effect of changing the count value displayed on the count display unit with the progress of the game;
It is a gaming machine comprising: special game execution means for executing a special game in which the variable ball entry is allowed to enter the ball when the result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific result,
As the game effect, it has a specific game effect that can be executed along with the count effect,
As the count effect,
The effect includes count stop effect for stopping change of the count value in the count effect and count restart effect for resuming change of the count value after a predetermined period has elapsed from the stop.
It is characterized in that the specific game effect is continuously executable even during the count stop effect.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to execute a count effect of changing (progressing) the count display portion for displaying a predetermined count value and the count value displayed on the count display portion as the game progresses. And a count effect execution means. In addition, it has the effect which includes the count stop production which stops the change (progress) of the count value which is displayed as count production, the count resumption production which starts the change (progress) of the count value again after the stop. . Then, the specific game effect that can be executed along with the count effect can be continuously executed regardless of the period in which the count value is changed (progressed) or the execution period of the count stop effect.

  As a result, when the count stop effect is executed during the count effect, the execution period of the specific game effect is extended, and it is possible to execute a highly entertaining game effect. Also, this makes it possible to enhance the interest of the game. In addition, by having the count stop effect and the count restart effect, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the game entertainment even when a display indicating that the execution period of the count effect is a relatively short period is provided as the count effect. It becomes possible. In addition, as the “specific game effect”, for example, a notice effect, a reach effect, a character effect, a effect pattern fluctuation effect, and the like can be given.

In the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-2, in the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-1,
As the count effect,
There is an effect of performing a count stop effect for stopping the change of the count value in the count effect, and not performing the count restart effect after the stop,
The case where the count resumption effect is performed after the count stop effect is characterized in that the possibility of executing the special game is higher than the case where the count resumption effect is not performed.

  According to such a gaming machine, as the count effect, there is a count stop effect for stopping the change of the count value and the effect that the count resumption effect is not executed after the stop (the change of the count value is not restarted). . Then, after the count stop effect, in the case of executing the count restart effect, the possibility of the special game is made higher than that in the case where the count restart effect is not performed. As a result, it is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation and to enhance the fun of the game by the generation of the count effect, the generation of the count stop effect, and the generation of the count restart effect.

In the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-3, in the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-1 or Reference Invention 3-2,
The execution period of the count effect includes a first count effect of a predetermined period, and a second count effect of which the execution period is longer than the first count effect.
The case of executing the second counting effect is characterized in that the possibility of executing the special game is higher than the case of executing the first counting effect.

  According to such a gaming machine, there are the first count effect and the second count effect whose execution period is longer than the first count effect as the count effect, and the second count effect is to be executed. It is assumed that the possibility of the special game is higher than when the first counting effect is executed. Thereby, the player expects the occurrence of the count effect having a longer execution period, and the display indicating that the execution period of the count effect is a relatively short period is provided by the count stop effect and the count restart effect. However, it becomes possible to prevent the decline in the game interest.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-4 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-2,
The execution period of the count effect includes a first count effect of a predetermined period, and a second count effect of which the execution period is longer than the first count effect.
The possibility of executing the special game is higher in the case of executing the second counting effect than in the case of executing the first counting effect.
The execution period of the second count effect includes the execution period of the count stop effect.

  According to such a gaming machine, there are the first count effect and the second count effect whose execution period is longer than the first count effect as the count effect, and the second count effect is to be executed. It is assumed that the possibility of the special game is higher than when the first counting effect is executed. In addition, the second counting effect, which has a relatively long execution period and a relatively high possibility of special game execution, includes at least counting stop effects, so that the player generates a counting effect with a longer execution period. It is possible to increase the interest of playing games by expecting the occurrence of count stop effects. Further, even when the display indicating that the execution period of the counting effect is a relatively short period is made, it is possible to prevent the decrease in the game entertainment.

(Reference Invention 4)
In addition, the gaming machine of reference invention 4-1,
A gaming machine that shoots a game ball toward a game area to play a game,
Gaming state control means capable of controlling the gaming state;
And instruction notification execution means capable of executing an instruction notification to instruct which region of the gaming region the game ball should be launched.
In the gaming state, there is at least a predetermined gaming state in which a game ball is fired to play a game toward a predetermined one of the gaming areas,
The predetermined gaming state includes at least a first predetermined gaming state and a second predetermined gaming state,
In the instruction notification, there is a predetermined instruction notification instructing to launch the game ball toward the predetermined area,
The instruction notification execution means can execute the predetermined instruction notification in the same manner in the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state.

  In the gaming machine of the reference invention 4-1, at least the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state are set as predetermined gaming states in which a game ball is fired toward a predetermined area in the gaming area to play a game. It is something to prepare. In addition, it is possible to execute predetermined instruction notification instructing to shoot the gaming ball toward a predetermined area in the gaming area in the same manner in the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state. It has become. Thereby, for the player, although the gaming state is different between the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state, the predetermined instruction notification is executed in the same manner, so the first predetermined gaming state and the first predetermined gaming state Even in any gaming state of the predetermined gaming state, it becomes easy to recognize the predetermined indication notification.

(Reference Invention 4-2)
In the gaming machine of the reference invention 4-1 described above,
The gaming state control means can control the gaming state from the first predetermined gaming state to the second predetermined gaming state,
The instruction notification execution means executes the predetermined instruction notification in a predetermined mode in the first predetermined gaming state, and also after the gaming state is shifted from the first predetermined gaming state to the second predetermined gaming state The predetermined instruction notification in the first predetermined gaming state is executed.

  In the gaming machine of the reference invention 4-2, the predetermined instruction notification is executed in the predetermined mode in the first predetermined gaming state, and the gaming state is shifted from the first predetermined gaming state to the second predetermined gaming state Also in the second predetermined gaming state after the transition, the predetermined instruction notification in the first predetermined gaming state before the transition is executed. Thereby, for the player, even if the gaming state is shifted from the first predetermined gaming state to the second predetermined gaming state, the predetermined instruction notification is executed in the same manner before and after the transition, so the predetermined instruction It becomes easy to recognize the notification.

(Reference Invention 4-3)
In the gaming machine of the reference invention 4-2 described above,
The instruction notification execution means can change the mode of the predetermined instruction notification after the gaming state has shifted from the first predetermined gaming state to the second predetermined gaming state at a predetermined time in the second predetermined gaming state It is characterized by

  In the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-3, the predetermined instruction notification in the case of executing the predetermined instruction notification in the first predetermined gaming state even after the gaming state is shifted from the first predetermined gaming state to the second predetermined gaming state It is possible to change the mode to a predetermined time in the second predetermined gaming state. As a result, since the mode of the predetermined instruction notification can be changed after the transition from the first predetermined gaming state to the second predetermined gaming state, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the predetermined instruction notification.

(Reference Invention 4-4)
In the gaming machine according to any one of Reference Invention 4-1 to Reference Invention 4-3 described above,
The gaming state control means can control the gaming state from the second predetermined gaming state to the first predetermined gaming state,
The instruction notification execution means executes the predetermined instruction notification in a predetermined mode in the second predetermined gaming state, and also after the gaming state is shifted from the second predetermined gaming state to the first predetermined gaming state The predetermined instruction notification in the second predetermined game state is executed.

  In the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-4, the predetermined instruction notification is executed in the predetermined mode in the second predetermined gaming state, and the gaming state is shifted from the second predetermined gaming state to the first predetermined gaming state. Also in the first predetermined gaming state after the transition, the predetermined instruction notification in the first predetermined gaming state before the transition is executed. Thereby, for the player, even if the gaming state is shifted from the second predetermined gaming state to the first predetermined gaming state, the predetermined instruction notification is executed in the same manner before and after the transition, so the predetermined instruction It becomes easy to recognize the notification.

(Reference Invention 4-5)
In the gaming machine of the reference invention 1-4 described above,
The instruction notification execution means can change the mode of the predetermined instruction notification after the gaming state has shifted from the second predetermined gaming state to the first predetermined gaming state, to a predetermined time during the first predetermined gaming state It is characterized by

  In the gaming machine of the reference invention 4-5, the predetermined instruction notification in the case of executing the predetermined instruction notification in the second predetermined gaming state even after the gaming state is shifted from the second predetermined gaming state to the first predetermined gaming state It is possible to change the mode to a predetermined time in the first predetermined gaming state. As a result, since the mode of the predetermined instruction notification can be changed after the transition from the second predetermined gaming state to the first predetermined gaming state, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the predetermined instruction notification.

(Reference Invention 4-6)
In the gaming machine according to any one of Reference Invention 4-1 to Reference Invention 4-5 described above,
The instruction notification execution means can execute the predetermined instruction notification by displaying a predetermined instruction image instructing the firing of the game ball toward the predetermined area on a predetermined display unit.
The same predetermined instruction image can be displayed on the display means in the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state.

  In the gaming machine of the reference invention 4-6, the predetermined instruction notification can be executed by displaying the predetermined instruction image on the predetermined display means. And, it is possible to display the same predetermined instruction image in the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state. Thus, for the player, although the game state is different between the first predetermined game state and the second predetermined game state, the predetermined instruction image is the same, so it is easy to recognize the display of the predetermined instruction image (predetermined instruction notification). It becomes a thing.

(Reference Invention 4-7)
In the gaming machine of the reference invention 4-6 described above,
The instruction notification execution means can display the same predetermined instruction image on the same display unit of the display means in the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state.

  In the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-7, the same predetermined instruction image can be displayed on the same display portion of the display means in the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state. As a result, for the player, although the gaming state is different between the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state, the predetermined instruction image and the display position thereof are the same, so the display of the predetermined instruction image (predetermined notification ) Is easy to recognize.

  1 pachinko game machine, 2 game board, 3 game area, 7 image display devices, 7a display screen, 7b, effect symbol display area, 7c background display area, 8 effect pattern, 9a first effect hold, 9b second effect hold, 9c 1st production hold display area (1st production hold display section), 9d 2nd production hold display area (2nd production hold display section), 20 first starting opening, 21 second starting opening, 30 first large winning opening , 35 second big winning opening, 41a first special symbol display (first special symbol display), 41b second special symbol display (second special symbol display), 80 main control board (main control unit, game Control means), 81 game control microcomputer (main control unit, game control means), 90 sub control board (sub control unit, effect control means), 91 effect control microcomputer (sub control unit, effect control means), 100 images Control board (image control Parts, presentation control means) 101 image control microcomputer (image control unit, presentation control means).

Claims (1)

Identification information display means for variably displaying identification information based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
A variable entry ball slot capable of changing into a ball entry possible state in which the game ball can enter and a ball entry impossible state in which the game ball can not enter the ball;
Game effect execution means capable of executing predetermined game effects;
A count display unit for displaying a predetermined count value;
Count effect execution means capable of executing a count effect of changing the count value displayed on the count display unit with the progress of the game;
It is a gaming machine comprising: special game execution means for executing a special game in which the variable ball entry is allowed to enter the ball when the result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific result,
As the game effect, it has a specific game effect that can be executed along with the count effect,
As the count effect,
A game machine characterized by comprising: a count stop effect for stopping change of the count value in the count effect; and a count restart effect for resuming change of the count value after a predetermined period has elapsed from the stop.

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