JP2019162514A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To eliminate a risk of a decrease in interest in a game for example by causing a player to get tired of a game when a game performance is uniform while increasing a sense of expectation toward a jackpot in execution of a game performance having a high reliability of a jackpot in a conventional game machine that has a plurality of jackpots, namely a jackpot relatively advantageous to a player and a jackpot relatively disadvantageous to a player, and also has a plurality of game performances having different execution modes as game performances and shows a different jackpot reliability depending on a game performance to be executed.SOLUTION: A game machine is provided, which executes a game performance for enhancing an interest in a game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 53

Description

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

  In a conventional gaming machine, based on the ball entering the starting port, the success / failure determination is performed with a predetermined big hit probability and the symbol is variably displayed. When the result of the success / failure determination is a big hit, the symbol is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol. There was one that performed a jackpot game that opened the winning opening. In addition, a game effect (reach effect, character effect, etc.) is executed in accordance with the change display of the symbol, and the result of the determination of success / failure may be a big hit depending on the execution mode of the game effect, that is, the symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol (For example, Patent Document 1).

  In addition, the jackpot has a plurality of jackpots, a jackpot that is relatively advantageous to the player and a jackpot that is relatively disadvantageous. Further, as game effects (reach effect, character effect, etc.), there are a plurality of game effects with different execution modes, and different jackpot reliability is shown depending on the game effect to be executed. As a result, the player's gaming interest is enhanced when a game effect with high reliability is executed, and the gaming interest is further enhanced when an advantageous jackpot is achieved.

JP-A-10-57583

  In gaming machines such as those described above, when a game presentation with a high degree of reliability is executed, the expectation for the big hit is increased, while if the game presentation is uniform, the game will be bored. There was a risk of a decline in interest.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and provides a gaming machine that can execute a game effect that enhances the gaming interest.

The gaming machine of the first 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 entrance that can be changed between a state in which a game ball can enter and a state in which a game ball cannot enter,
A game effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined game effect;
A game effect display unit capable of displaying the game effect;
A special game execution means for executing a special game for allowing the variable entrance to enter when the result of the variation display of the identification information is a specific result,
As the game effect, there is a count effect that displays a predetermined value and changes the displayed value at a predetermined speed,
The count effect is executed at the first position of the game effect display unit, and when the value displayed in the count effect becomes a specific value, the count effect is moved to the second position of the game effect display unit and executed. It is characterized by.

  According to such a gaming machine, as the game effect, there is a count effect that displays a predetermined value and changes the displayed value at a predetermined speed. Then, when the value of the count effect executed at the first position of the game effect display unit becomes a specific value, the display position of the count effect is moved to the second position, and the count effect is continued. Thereby, it is possible to change the execution position of the count effect at a timing when the specific value is reached during the execution of the count effect. This also makes it possible to diversify the execution mode of the count effect and provide a highly interesting game effect.

Further, the gaming machine of the second invention is the gaming machine of the first invention,
When the count effect is executed at the second position, the value displayed at the count effect is enlarged and executed when executed at the first position.

  According to such a gaming machine, the value displayed in the count effect is displayed in a larger size when displayed at the second position than when displayed at the first position. That is, when moving and displaying from the first position to the second position, the value displayed in the count effect is enlarged and displayed. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the display position of the count effect has changed. In addition, this makes it easy to recognize that the value displayed in the count effect has become a specific value, and it is possible to grasp the progress of the game effect and enhance the game interest.

The gaming machine of the third invention is the gaming machine of the second invention,
When the value displayed in the count effect executed at the second position becomes the second specific value, the value displayed in the count effect is further enlarged and executed.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the value of the count effect that is moved and displayed from the first position to the second position becomes the second specific value, the value displayed in the count effect is further enlarged and displayed. That is, the count effect value is enlarged and displayed when the specific value is reached, and is further enlarged and displayed when the second specific value is reached. This makes it easier for the player to recognize changes in the progress status of the count effect, and it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the count effect. It is also possible to grasp the progress of the game production and enhance the game entertainment.

The gaming machine of the fourth invention is the gaming machine of the first invention to the third invention,
As the count effect, a first count effect that displays a first value and changes the displayed first value at a predetermined speed, and a second value that displays a second value and changes the displayed second value at a predetermined speed. 2 count production,
The first count effect and the second count effect are executed in parallel at the first position, and different values are displayed.
When the first value displayed in the first count effect is the specific value, the first count effect is moved to the second position and executed.
When the second value displayed in the second count effect becomes the specific value, the second count effect is moved to the second position and executed.

  According to such a gaming machine, the game effect has at least a first count effect and a second count effect, and the first count effect and the second count effect can be executed in parallel at the first position. . Then, each time the values (first value and second value) displayed in the first count effect and the second count effect respectively become specific values, the corresponding count effect is moved to the second position and executed. Thereby, since different values are displayed in the first count effect and the second count effect, the values become specific values at different timings, and the first count effect and the second count effect move and display in order at different timings. To do. This also makes it easier for the player to recognize a change in the progress status of the count effect, thereby increasing the degree of attention to the count effect. It is also possible to grasp the progress of the game production and enhance the game entertainment.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that executes a game effect that enhances the gaming interest.

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

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described using examples. In the following, a pachinko gaming machine capable of executing a winning game that can give a predetermined amount of gaming profit (for example, a prize ball) to a player when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed in accordance with the end of the variable display of the symbol. An example to which the present invention is applied will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 attached in the gaming machine frame 50. The gaming board 2 is a gaming machine. It is configured to be detachable from the frame 50. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the gaming board 2 is removed from the gaming machine frame 50. The gaming machine frame 50 includes a front frame 51 having a decorative surface, a main body frame 52 to which the gaming board 2 and the like are attached, and an outer frame 53 for attaching the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the island facility of the hall. ing. The outer frame 53 is fixed to the island facility, and the front frame 51 and the main body frame 52 are attached to the outer frame via upper and lower frame hinges 56, 56. Further, the front frame 51 and the main body frame 52 are pivotally supported on one side end side (left side in FIG. 1) in the vertical direction, and can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 53 with the one side end side as an axis. It is configured. Further, from the closed state shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, only the front frame 51 can be opened (opened), or both the front frame 51 and the main body frame 52 can be opened (opened).

  In addition, the front frame 51 can supply a launching handle 60 for launching a game ball with a launch intensity corresponding to the operation amount (rotation angle) of the player and a game ball stored and stored to the launching device side. A ball hitting tray (upper pan) 61 and a surplus ball tray (lower pan) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the ball hitting tray 61 are provided. Further, the front frame 51 includes a first effect button 63a and a second effect button 63b that can be operated by the player during execution of a game effect that is executed as the game progresses. And simply referred to as “effect button 63”). The plurality of effect buttons can be used properly according to the type of game effect. The configuration of the effect button 63 is not limited to the aspect of the first embodiment, and any input detection means (for example, the player directly touches the button portion to input) can be used as long as the input from the player can be detected. Or non-contact type input detection means (such as a photoelectric type) that detects and inputs that a part of the player's body is close Good.

  The front frame 51 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 66, a speaker 67, and image display devices (second image display device 71 and third image display device 72). Also, as shown in FIG. 1, the second image display device 71 and the third image display device 72 are located in front of the front frame 51 (player side) so that the player can easily see the display screens 71a and 72a. It is installed in a slanted shape in the outward direction so as to protrude toward the outside. Further, the second image display device 71 and the third image display device 72 are similar to the image display device 7 described later, depending on the execution / non-execution of the game, the game situation, the game effect to be executed, etc. Game production (characters, production designs, etc.), demonstration production, information related to the game (acquired game information, number of rounds, number of consecutive games, remaining period of game state, game mode, reliability / explanation of game production), Information related to the setting of the gaming machine (volume setting information, luminance setting information, etc.) is displayed. In addition, the second image display device 71 and the third image display device 72 may display different information and may display the same information. Further, the image display device 7 (first image display device), the second image display device 71, and the third image display device 72 display the same information as when different information is displayed. There is a case to do. Further, the same information is displayed on any two of the image display device 7 (first image display device), the second image display device 71, and the third image display device 72, and the remaining one is different information. May be displayed. It should be noted that any one or all of the image display device 7, the second image display device 71, and the third image display device 72 may be simply referred to as “image display device”.

  The image display device 7 is provided in an inner region of the game area 3 formed on the game board 2, and the second image display device 71 and the third image display device 72 are provided in an outer region of the game area 3. ing. As shown in FIG. 1, the second image display device 71 (provided at the non-open side end) is attached to the front frame 51 via a second image display device hinge 75 (hinge portion). It has been. For this reason, the upper and lower second image display device hinges 75 can be pivoted in the left-right direction. More specifically, it is configured to be able to turn a predetermined angle (about 45 degrees) in the right direction from the state shown in FIG. 1 (normal state). This is because, when the front frame 51 and the main body frame 52 are opened with the upper and lower frame hinges 56 and 56 as axes, the second image display device 71 provided to protrude forward of the front frame 51 This is a configuration for preventing damage to the hall equipment (ball lending machine, inter-station equipment, etc.) provided adjacent to the frame hinge 56 side (left side of FIG. 1) of the gaming machine 1. . On the other hand, the third image display device 72 (provided at the open end) is fixedly provided to the front frame 51 and cannot rotate.

  In the game board 2, a game area 3 in which a game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 60 flows down is surrounded by the rail member 4. The game board 2 is provided with a decorative board surface lamp 5. In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails 16 for guiding a game ball are projected. Further, a ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the tip of the rail member 4, and it is possible to prevent the game ball once guided to the game area from returning to the launching device side.

  Further, an image display device 7 composed of a liquid crystal display device is provided near the center of the game area 3. The image display device 7 is attached to the game board 2 from the back side of the game board 2. On the display screen 7a (game effect display section) of the image display device 7, effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (also simply referred to as “effect symbols”) are displayed side by side in the left-right direction. The design symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are in the gaming state (low accuracy low base state, high accuracy low base state, low accuracy high base state, high accuracy high base state). Accordingly, the variable display is performed in synchronization with the variable display of a special symbol (a first special symbol or a second special symbol described later) set as the main game in the gaming state. The effect symbol 8L is also referred to as “left symbol”, the effect symbol 8C is also referred to as “middle symbol”, and the effect symbol 8R is also referred to as “right symbol”.

The display mode of the effect symbol display area 7b shown in FIG. 3 shows one scene when the gaming state is in a normal state (a low-probability low-base state described later, state A). As will be described in detail later, in this low probability low base state, the frequency of game balls entering the start port (second start port 21) is set lower than in the high base state (first game state). At the same time, the special symbol success / failure determination probability (first special symbol success / failure determination and second special symbol success / failure determination) has a low probability (also referred to as “predetermined probability”), and the second special symbol variation time is the first special symbol. Is set longer (twice or more) than the fluctuation time (all deviations are 10 minutes). Therefore, in a normal state, the second special symbol is variably displayed by firing a game ball in the right game area 3B (second game area) and entering the start hole (second start port 21 or third start port 26). It is more advantageous for the player to play a game in which the first special symbol is variably displayed by firing a game ball in the left game area 3A (first game area) and entering the first start port 20 Has been. In other words, in the normal state, it can be said that the game state is variably displayed mainly by the first special symbol (effect symbol). For this reason, in the normal state (state A), the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R on the effect symbol display area 7b are displayed in a variable manner and stopped in synchronization with the first special symbol.

  Further, each of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is composed of a plurality of symbols (identification information) representing numbers “1” to “9”, for example. Depending on the display mode (stop display mode) of the left, middle, and right effect symbols that are stopped and displayed (derived display) in the effect symbol display area 7b, a first special symbol display 41a ("first") described later (see FIG. 4). The result of the variable display of the first special symbol displayed on the “special symbol display unit”) and the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 41b (also referred to as “second special symbol display unit”). The result of symbol change display (result of special symbol success / failure determination) is displayed (notified) so that the player can easily recognize it. It should be noted that any one (or all) of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the effect symbol may be simply referred to as “symbol” or “identification information”. Further, the special symbol success / failure determination is also simply referred to as “win / failure determination” or “first success / failure determination”. In addition, the control unit (main control unit 80) that performs the special symbol success / failure determination is also referred to as “a / failure determination execution unit” or “first determination / failure determination execution unit”.

  For example, if the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit (first specific hit), the production symbol is stopped with the same three-digit symbol (Zoro eyes) such as “777” (also called “big hit symbol”). indicate. In addition, when it is a small hit (second specific hit), it is produced with a preset chance symbol such as “135” or a small bonus exclusive symbol such as “3 * 3” (also referred to as “small hit symbol”). Stop displaying symbols. In addition, when a small hit is made, the symbols in the same mode may be stopped and displayed for the small hits symbol and the off symbol instead of the mode for displaying the small hits dedicated symbol. In addition, when there are a plurality of small hits (first small hit, second small hit, etc.) as small hits, different small hit symbols (first small hit symbol, second small hit symbol, etc.) can be distinguished from each other. ) May be stopped and the same (common) small hit symbol may be stopped and displayed so that it is difficult to distinguish them.

  Also, if the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is unacceptable, at least one of the three symbols such as “637” and “373” is stopped and displayed with a different symbol design (“out symbol” ”). Thereby, the player can easily grasp the progress of the game (the result of the special symbol success / failure determination) by viewing the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed. That is, the player generally does not directly grasp the result of the special symbol success / failure determination by looking at the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b, Grasp the effect symbol 8 displayed in the symbol display area 7b. In addition, as an execution mode of the effect symbol variation display, for example, a mode in which scroll display is performed in the up and down, left and right, diagonal directions, a mode in which the effect display is performed using only the first effect symbol display unit 7b, and the first effect symbol display unit. In addition to 7b, there is a mode of effect display using one or both of the second effect symbol display part 71a and the third effect symbol display part 72a. Moreover, in addition to this, you may have the aspect which produces an effect display only using the 2nd effect symbol display part 71a or the 3rd effect symbol display part 72a.

  Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to displaying the game effect (effect pattern game effect) using the effect symbols as described above, the game is executed in accordance with the winning game (big hit game, small hit game). A hit game effect (a big hit game effect, a small hit game effect), a demonstration for waiting for a customer, and the like are displayed. In the effect symbol game effect, the hit game effect, and the demonstration effect, in addition to effect symbols such as numbers, effect images other than effect symbols such as background images and character images are also displayed. Although details will be described later, a game state (state A, state B or state C), a state in which a game ball is fired in the left game area 3A, or a game ball is fired in the right game area 3B. The display mode on the effect symbol display area 7b differs depending on whether or not a game is being performed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment is a gaming machine capable of variably displaying both the first special symbol and the second special symbol in parallel (simultaneously). Such a type of game The machine is also called “simultaneous variable machine”.

  The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 includes a first effect hold display area 9c (first effect hold display unit) for displaying a first effect hold 9a according to the number of first special figure hold to be described later. There is a second effect hold display area 9d (second effect hold display section) for displaying the second effect hold 9b in accordance with the number of second special figure hold to be described later. The first special figure hold displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a (see FIG. 4), which will be described later, depending on the display mode (the number of displays) of the first effect hold 9a or the second effect hold 9b in the effect hold display area. And the stored number of second special figure hold displayed on the second special figure hold indicator 43b can be easily shown to the player. Note that the display position of the first effect hold display unit and the display position of the second effect hold display unit may change depending on the game state, the game mode, or the game effect to be executed (reach effect or the like). Further, only one of the first effect hold display unit and the second effect hold display unit is displayed (for example, only the effect hold display unit corresponding to the special symbol (effect symbol) that is the main depending on the gaming state). It may be.

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

  In addition, a movable decorative member 14 that is operable in accordance with a game effect is provided at the upper part of the center decorative body 10 and behind the decorative member 13. In FIG. 3, only a part of the movable decorative member 14 is visible. For example, the movable decorative member 14 falls downward (predetermined with the execution of a game effect having a relatively high possibility of winning). The movable decorative member 14 covers the front surface of the display screen 7a, and most of the movable decorative member 14 is visible. As a result, the player enhances the gaming interest and increases the expectation of winning.

  Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a fixed winning device 19 having a non-variable first start port 20 that does not change the ease of entering a game ball is provided. A random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is obtained based on a game ball entering the first starting port 20, and if a predetermined condition (variation start condition) is established, whether or not the first special symbol is determined ( The first special symbol determination / first determination is performed, the first special symbol starts to be displayed in a variable manner, and the first special symbol is stopped and displayed based on the determination result after a predetermined time.

  Above the right area (right game area 3B) of the center ornament 10 in the game area 3, a gate 28 (a normal start opening, a passing opening, an entrance, a specific start, etc.) through which a game ball can pass (can enter) (Also called mouth). A game ball entering from the upstream side of the gate 28 passes through the gate 28 and flows down in the game area 3 in the downstream direction. The gate 28 also serves as a start gate 29 (also referred to as a combination gate or an operation gate) for starting a big hit game. That is, this gate is the gate 28 and the start gate 29. When a game ball enters (passes) the gate 28, the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 28 a, a normal symbol success / failure random number or the like is acquired, and when a predetermined condition (fluctuation condition) is established, The symbol symbol determination (also referred to as “normal symbol determination” or “third symbol determination”) is performed, and the normal symbol starts to be changed. After a predetermined time, the normal symbol is determined based on the result of the normal symbol determination. Stop display. When the winning ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed, the movable member 23 is operated (opening operation), and the second starting port 21 is opened. In addition, a control unit (main control unit 80) that performs normal symbol determination as to whether or not the movable member 23 is operated (opening operation) to open the second start port 21 is referred to as “correction determination execution unit” or “ It is also referred to as “third correctness determination execution means”. The gate sensor 28a also serves as a start gate sensor 29a for starting a big hit game. In other words, the sensors that detect the entry into the gate are the gate sensor 28a and the start gate sensor 29a.

  Further, as will be described in detail later, when the gate 28 (start gate 29) is passed, the function as the start gate 29 is exhibited when the conditions for executing the big hit game are satisfied ("big hit" Only “executable state” and “hit waiting state”). Therefore, when the game ball passes through the gate 28 (start gate 29) when the condition (waiting state for big hit) is not satisfied, the control process for the normal symbol is performed, and the big hit start process is not executed. If the game ball passes through the start gate 29 (gate 28) when the condition is satisfied (in the big hit waiting state), the waiting big hit game is started and a predetermined big prize opening ( A round game in which the first grand prize opening 30) is in an open state (a state in which a player can enter a ball) is started.

  The game area 3 is a right area (right game area 3B) of the center ornament 10 and a game area below (downstream) the gate 28 (start gate 29) is provided with a first big prize opening 30. A big winning device 31 (also referred to as “first variable entrance”) is provided. The first grand prize winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member 32 and opens / closes the first grand prize winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is a game ball passage having a substantially rectangular shape (long plate shape) on the top surface. When the opening / closing member 32 is closed, the entrance of the first big prize opening 30 is closed and the game ball is placed on the top surface of the opening / closing member 32. It is possible to pass. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the upper surface of the opening / closing member 32 is formed in an inclined shape from the upstream side to the downstream side (from the left side to the right side in the drawing). Thereby, when the opening / closing member 32 is in the closed state, the game ball flowing down to the entrance of the first grand prize opening 30 passes through the upper surface of the opening / closing member 32 without entering the first big prize opening 30. And then flow downward in the gaming area.

  Further, the opening / closing member 32 is driven by a first big prize opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5), and the opening / closing member 32 is retracted toward the back surface of the game board 3 to thereby form an upper surface of the opening / closing member 32 forming the game ball passage. Disappears. Thereby, when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state, the game ball flowing down to the entrance of the first grand prize opening 30 enters the first big prize opening 30. As described above, the opening / closing member 32 that opens and closes the entrance of the first big prize opening 30 is a retractable opening / closing member, and when it is in the open state (when opened), the game balls that have flowed down are smoothly drawn into the first large opening / closing member. While entering the winning opening 30, the game ball that has flowed down in the closed state (when closed) can be guided in an arbitrary direction (second starting port 21 described later) by the inclined upper surface passage. It becomes possible. Note that the first grand prize opening 30 can enter a game ball only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state. In other words, the first grand prize winning device 31 (first variable entrance) is opened and closed by the opening / closing member 32 so that the game ball cannot enter (closed state) and the game ball can enter. It is possible to change to a ball ready state (open state).

  In the game area 3, the right area (right game area 3 </ b> B) of the center ornament 10, and the game area below (downstream) the first big winning opening 30 does not change the ease of entering a game ball. A second fixed winning device 25 having a variable third start port 26 is provided. A random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is obtained based on the game ball entering the third start port 26, and if a predetermined condition (variation start condition) is established, whether or not the second special symbol is determined ( The second special symbol determination and second determination determination) are executed, the second special symbol starts to be displayed in a variable manner, and the second special symbol is stopped and displayed based on the determination result after a predetermined time. The game ball passage is branched below (downstream) from the first grand prize winning opening 30 (upper and lower stages), the upper game ball passage where the third start opening 26 is provided, the second start opening 31 and the second start opening 31 A lower-stage game ball passage in which two major winning openings 35 are provided is formed. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the game ball guided to the upper game ball passage enters the third start port 26 by contacting the game nail 16 provided in the vicinity of the third start port 26, for example. Alternatively, it flows downstream without entering the third starting port 26 and flows into the out port 34. In addition, since the third start opening 26 is a fixed winning device (entrance entrance) that can always enter the ball, it becomes a big hit in the left-handed game (so-called first hit), and the first big hit game is hit right. When the game is executed in a game, it is possible to place the game ball in the third start opening 26 during the big hit game (hold) and execute the variable display of the second special symbol immediately after the big hit game ends.

  In the game area 3, the right area (right game area 3 </ b> B) of the center decorative body 10, and the game area below (downstream) the first big winning opening 30, a variable in which the ease of entering a game ball changes. A variable winning device 22 (also referred to as “variable starter” or “variable starter”) having a second starter 21 of the type is provided. A random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is obtained based on the game ball entering the second starting port 21, and if a predetermined condition (variation start condition) is established, whether or not the first special symbol is determined (first 1 special symbol success / failure determination) is executed, the first special symbol starts to be displayed in a variable manner, and the first special symbol is stopped and displayed based on the result of the determination of success / failure after a predetermined time.

  The variable winning device 22 includes a movable member 23 (also referred to as “opening / closing member”), and opens and closes the second start port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. By this opening / closing operation, the second start port 21 can be changed from the first mode (closed state) to the second mode (open state) in which a game ball is more likely to enter than the first mode. is there. In the first embodiment, the second starting port 21 allows the game ball to enter only when the movable member 23 is in the open state, and prevents the game ball from entering when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. Yes. The second starting port 21 is completely open when the movable member 23 is in the closed state, as long as the game ball is more difficult to enter when the movable member 23 is in the closed state than when the movable member 23 is in the open state. It may not be impossible to enter the ball.

  Similarly to the opening / closing member 32, the movable member 23 is a gaming ball passage whose upper surface is substantially rectangular (long plate shape). In the closed state, the movable member 23 closes the inlet of the second starting port 21 and A game ball can pass through the upper surface of the movable member 23. As shown in FIG. 3, the upper surface of the movable member 23 is formed in an inclined shape from the upstream side to the downstream side (from the right side to the left side in the drawing). Thereby, when the movable member 23 is in the closed state, the game ball flowing down to the inlet portion of the second starting port 21 passes through the upper surface of the movable member 23 without entering the second starting port 21, It flows down in the downstream direction of the game area.

  In addition, the movable member 23 is driven by a second start port solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5), and the movable member 23 is retracted in the back direction of the game board 3 (perpendicular to the game board surface) to form a game ball passage. The movable member 23 disappears from the entrance of the second start port 21. Thereby, when the movable member 23 is in the open state, the game ball that has flowed down to the inlet portion of the second start port 21 enters the second start port 21. Thus, the movable member 23 that opens and closes the entrance of the second starting port 21 is a retractable opening and closing member similar to the opening and closing member 32, and the game ball that has flowed down in the open state (when opened) The ball smoothly enters the second starting port 21 and flows down in the closed state (when closed) to allow the game ball to flow in an arbitrary direction (a second large winning port 35 to be described later) by an inclined upper surface passage. To guide.

  Thus, in a state where a game ball is launched into the right region (right game region 3B) and a game is played, when the game ball enters the second start port 21, the first special symbol success / failure determination is executed. When the first special symbol is variably displayed and the game ball enters the third starting port 26, the second special symbol determination is executed and the second special symbol is variably displayed. Therefore, in a state where a game ball is fired in the right region (right game region 3B) and a game is played (right-handed game), a game state (state B: low probability) in which the game is mainly performed with the variable display of the first special symbol. A base state, a high-accuracy high-base state) and a game state (state C: high-accuracy low-base state) in which a game is played mainly based on the variable display of the second special symbol.

  Further, in the game area 3, which is the right area (right game area 3 </ b> B) of the center decorative body 10, the game area below (downstream) the second start port 21 is provided with a second big prize opening 35. A big winning device 36 (also referred to as “second variable entrance”) is provided. The second grand prize winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member 37, and opens / closes the second big prize winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. Like the opening / closing member 32, the opening / closing member 37 is a game ball passage having a substantially rectangular shape (long plate shape) on its upper surface. In the closed state, the opening / closing member 37 closes the entrance of the second grand prize winning opening 35 and opens / closes the opening / closing member 37. A game ball can pass through the upper surface of the member 37. As shown in FIG. 3, the upper surface of the opening / closing member 37 is formed to be inclined from the upstream side to the downstream side (from the right side to the left side of the drawing). Thereby, when the opening / closing member 37 is in the closed state, the game ball flowing down to the entrance of the second grand prize opening 35 passes through the upper surface of the opening / closing member 37 without entering the second big prize opening 35. And then flow downward in the gaming area.

  Further, the opening / closing member 37 is driven by a second big prize opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 5), and the opening / closing member 37 is retracted in the back direction of the game board 3 (perpendicular to the game board surface) to form a game ball passage. The open / close member 37 that has been removed disappears from the entrance of the second big prize opening 35. Thereby, when the opening / closing member 37 is in the open state, the game ball flowing down to the entrance of the second grand prize opening 35 enters the second big prize opening 35. In this way, the opening / closing member 37 that opens and closes the entrance of the second grand prize winning opening 35 is a retractable opening / closing member similar to the opening / closing member 32, and the game ball that has flowed down in the open state (when opened). Is smoothly entered into the second grand prize winning opening 35, and in the closed state (when closed), the game ball that has flowed down is guided in an arbitrary direction (out opening 34) by the inclined upper surface passage. It becomes possible. Note that the second big winning opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is in the open state. In other words, the second big prize winning device 36 (second variable entrance) is configured to open and close the open / close member 37 so that the game ball cannot enter and the game ball cannot enter. It is possible to change to a ball ready state (open state).

  Further, in the game area below the left area (left game area 3A) of the center decorative body 10 in the game area 3, a plurality (three) of general entrances 27 are provided. In this way, the game area 3 in which various entrances are arranged is divided into a left game area (first game area) 3A on the left side from the center in the left-right direction, and a right game area (second game area) 3B on the right side. , Can be divided into The hitting method in which the game ball is fired so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is referred to as left strike, and the strike method in which the game ball is fired in the right game area 3B so as to flow down is referred to as right strike. . In this pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal state (low probability low base state, state A) at the start of the game is aimed at entering the first starting port 20 by left-handed. In other words, the normal state at the start of the game is a left-handed game mainly composed of a left-handed ball entering the first starting port 20 (first special symbol success / failure determination).

  On the other hand, if a big hit is made in the win determination (first special symbol win determination) based on entering the first starting port 20, the big hit game and after the big hit game (special game) are finished (low high accuracy base state, high accuracy) In the high base state or the high accuracy low base state), entering the gate 28, the first big winning opening 30, the second starting opening 21, the third starting opening 26, or the second big winning opening 35 by right-handed. A game aimed at the ball. Specifically, when a big hit is made in the left-handed game, first, a big-hit standby state is entered, and a right-handed game aiming at entering the gate 28 is obtained. Next, when the player enters the gate 28 (start gate 29) in the big hit waiting state, the big hit game starts, and the right hit game is aimed mainly at the first big winning opening 30.

  When the big hit game is finished and the game state after the big hit game is the low probability high base state or the high probability high base state (state B), mainly to the gate 28 (normal gate) and the second start port 21. It is a right-handed game that aims to enter. On the other hand, when the big hit game is finished and the gaming state after the big hit game is in the high probability low base state (state C), the right-handed game aiming to enter the third starting opening 26 and the second big winning opening 35 Become. In other words, the low-accuracy base state and the high-accuracy base state (state B) are right-handed games mainly consisting of entering the second starting port 21 by right-handed (first special symbol success / failure determination). The low base state (state C) is a right-handed game whose main subject is a ball entering the third starting port 26 (second special symbol determination). Thereby, even if it is the same right-handed game, the main starting port (target of special symbol success / failure determination) differs depending on the game state (state B or state C).

  In the right game area 3B (second game area), a second out port 34b is provided on the upstream side of the gate 28, and the game balls flowing into the game area downstream of the gate 28 in the right game area 3B The amount is adjustable (can be reduced). That is, the second out port 34b is installed upstream of all the entrances installed in the right game area 3B, and the game nails provided in the vicinity of the second out port 34b are used to It is possible to adjust the rate of entry (ingress rate) of game balls into the installation area. Further, in the right game area 3B (second game area), the third out port 34c is located downstream of the second starting port 21 and upstream of the second big winning port 35 which is a big winning port for small hits. Is provided. By this third out port 34c, the rate of entry of game balls into the game area on the side of the second big winning port 35 when a small hit occurs, that is, the rate of entering the second big winning port 35 during the small hit game. Adjustable. A game nail provided in the vicinity of the third out port 34c can adjust the rate of entry of the game ball (entry rate) into the second big prize port 35.

  When a game ball enters the first starting port 20, the second starting port 21, the first major winning port 30, the second major winning port 35, and the general winning port 27, the respective starting ports A predetermined number of game balls (also called “prize balls” or “game profit”) are paid out (given). In this embodiment, the number of prize balls to be paid out (the amount of game profit) based on the entrance to the first big prize opening 30 is the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the entrance to the second big prize opening 35. Set more than the number (amount of gaming profit). Specifically, the first grand prize opening 30 pays out 15 prize balls for one entry, and the second big prize opening 35 has 10 pieces for one entry. The prize ball is to be paid out.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a main display 40 is disposed at the lower right portion of the game board 2. The main display 40 has a first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol display unit) that displays the first special symbol in a variable manner and stops, and a second special symbol display that displays the second special symbol in a variable manner and stopped. 41b (second special symbol display unit) and a normal symbol display unit 42 (normal symbol display unit) that displays the normal symbol (also referred to as “specific identification information”) in a variable manner and stops display. In addition, the main indicator 40 includes a first special figure hold indicator 43a for displaying the number of stored decision determination information (first special figure hold) related to the first special symbol, and the determination information (second display) related to the second special symbol. 2nd special figure hold display 43b for displaying the number of stored 2 special figure hold), and a general figure hold display 44 for displaying the number of stored operation (normal figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42 is included. ing.

  Further, the main display 40 has a hit indicator 48 indicating that the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination or the second special symbol success / failure determination has been won, the first special symbol success / failure determination or the second special symbol success / failure determination. When the result is a win, the round indicator 45 indicating the number of rounds of the winning game to be executed, the game status indicator 46 indicating that the probability variation function is activated, and the shooting direction of the game ball, that is, the right A firing direction indicator 47 is included to indicate whether it should be hit or left. The main indicator 40 includes a variation state indicator 49 that indicates the variation state (c1) of the first special symbol, the variation state (c2) of the second special symbol, and the variation state (c3) of the normal symbol. Yes. Various displays included in the main display 40 are display-controlled by a main controller described later.

  The variation display of the first special symbol is performed based on the game ball entering the first start port 20 or the second start port 21. The variation display of the second special symbol is performed based on the game ball entering the third start port 26. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. The first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display unit 41. In addition, the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold display unit 43.

  In the special symbol display unit 41, the special symbol (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined time, then stopped and displayed. The special symbol (stop symbol) that is stopped (derived) is used to display the first start port 20 and the second start port. 21 or the result of the determination on the basis of the ball entering the third starting port 26 (special symbol determination on determination, jackpot lottery) is notified. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed is one special symbol that is selected from a plurality of types of special symbols based on the special symbol success / failure determination. When the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (specific identification information) (that is, when it is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol), the release pattern corresponding to the type of the specific special symbol that is stopped is displayed. A special game (a big hit game, a small hit game) for opening the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35 is performed. In addition, the opening pattern of the special prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 and / or the second big prize opening 35) in the special game will be described later.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display 41 a is configured by eight LEDs indicated by “i to p”, and a special symbol corresponding to the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is displayed. indicate. For example, when the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is 4R first big hit, the three LEDs “ijn” are turned on and the rest are turned off. When the 4R second big hit is reached, the four LEDs “jnkl” are turned on and the rest are turned off. In addition, in the case of detachment, the two “lo” LEDs can be turned on and the rest can be turned off. The second special symbol display 41b is composed of eight LEDs indicated by “a to h”, and displays a special symbol corresponding to the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination. About the stop display mode, similarly to the first special symbol display device 41b, different display modes are set according to the result (big hit, small hit, miss) of the second special symbol hit / fail judgment. In addition, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed (before derivation display), the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner over a predetermined fluctuation time. The variation display mode is, for example, in a predetermined order from left to right. It can be set as the aspect which each LED lights so that light may flow repeatedly.

  Thus, each of the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b is composed of a plurality of LEDs (display units), and the first special symbol display 41a is displayed during the variation display of the first special symbol. When a plurality of LEDs corresponding to 1 are turned on (flashing) in a predetermined order and the variation time elapses, the first special symbol corresponding to the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is determined as a jackpot type (one mode if one type). ), A small hit type (one mode if one type) and a stop type (one mode if one type) are stopped and displayed.

  The variation state indicator 49 includes a display unit c1 (LEDc1), a display unit c2 (LEDc2), and a display unit c3 (LEDc3). The display unit c1 indicates the variation state of the first special symbol, and the display unit The variation state of the second special symbol is indicated by c2, and the variation state of the normal symbol is indicated by the display unit c3. Specifically, the display part c1 which shows the fluctuation state of the first special symbol is composed of one LED (display part) which is a smaller number of LEDs (display part, indicator) than the first special symbol indicator 41a. Has been. Then, the first special symbol is displayed in a blinking manner during the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the variation time of the first special symbol has elapsed, the display is stopped in a display manner corresponding to the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination. Specifically, in the case of losing, the stop display is made by turning off the light, and in the case of big hit, the stop display is made by lighting all red regardless of the type of the big hit. When the change display of the first special symbol is interrupted (temporarily stopped), it is stopped and displayed in yellow.

  Accordingly, the display section c1 is blinked during the fluctuation display of the first special symbol, is lit yellow when the fluctuation display is interrupted, is lit red when the big hit symbol is stopped, and the off symbol is stopped. Is turned off (not displayed). As a result, by viewing the display unit c1 of the variation state indicator 49, it is possible to grasp the variation state of the first special symbol (during variation, interruption, stop, determination result). Moreover, since the fluctuation state display device 49 has a simpler configuration (the number of display devices is smaller) than the first special symbol display device 41a, it is difficult to grasp the jackpot type and the like in detail. Can be easily grasped. Moreover, the fluctuation state display device 49 (display unit c1) functions as the second first special symbol display device 41a. “Interruption of fluctuation display” is a process that can be performed when the result of the determination of whether or not the other special symbol (second special symbol) to be executed at the same time is a big hit. Then, after the release condition is satisfied, the variable display is restarted.

  Moreover, the display part c2 which shows the fluctuation | variation state of a 2nd special symbol is one LED (display part, indicator) which is fewer LED than the 2nd special symbol display 41b similarly to the display part c1. Display section). Then, during the variation display of the second special symbol, it blinks, and when the variation time of the second special symbol elapses, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in a display mode corresponding to the result of the second special symbol determination. Specifically, when it is off, it is stopped and displayed by turning off the light. When it is a big hit, it is stopped and displayed with all red lights regardless of the big hit type. When it is a small hit, all lights are green regardless of the small hit type (small hit mode). Press to stop display. When the change display of the second special symbol is interrupted (temporarily stopped), it is stopped and displayed in yellow.

  Accordingly, the display part c2 is blinked during the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, is lit yellow when the variation display is interrupted, is lit red when the big hit symbol is stopped, and the small hit symbol is stopped. The inside is displayed in green, and is off (not displayed) while the off symbol is stopped. As a result, by viewing the display part c2 of the variation state indicator 49, it is possible to grasp the variation state of the second special symbol (during variation, interruption, stop, determination result). Moreover, since the fluctuation state display device 49 has a simpler configuration (the number of display devices is smaller) than the second special symbol display device 41b, it is difficult to grasp the jackpot type and the like in detail. Can be easily grasped. Moreover, the fluctuation state display device 49 (display unit c2) functions as a second second special symbol display device 41b.

  In addition, the display mode (symbol) displayed on the display unit c1 of the fluctuation state indicator 49 is also referred to as “first state symbol” or “first sub-symbol”. Further, since the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination can be confirmed from the stop mode of the display unit c1, it is also referred to as “first confirmation symbol (also simply referred to as“ confirmation symbol ”)”. The display mode (symbol) displayed on the display unit c2 is also referred to as “second state symbol” or “second sub-symbol”. Moreover, since the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination can be confirmed from the stop mode of the display unit c2, it is also referred to as “second confirmation symbol (also simply referred to as“ confirmation symbol ”)”. In addition, the first state symbol corresponds to the variation display and stop display of the first special symbol, and the second state symbol corresponds to the variation display and stop display of the second special symbol. Display fluctuation and stop. Therefore, if the result of the special symbol success / failure determination of the first special symbol is out, the first state symbol is stopped and displayed by turning off (disappearing mode), and in the case of a big hit, all red lights (regardless of the big hit type) Press to stop display. The relationship between the second special symbol and the second state symbol is the same.

  Moreover, the display part c3 which shows the fluctuation state of a normal symbol is 1 LED (display part) which is fewer LEDs (display part, indicator) than the normal symbol display 42 similarly to the display part c1. It is configured. During normal symbol variation display, it blinks, and when the regular symbol variation time has elapsed, it is stopped and displayed in a display mode corresponding to the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination. Specifically, in the case of losing, the stop display is performed by turning off the light, and in the case of winning, the stop display is performed by lighting in red regardless of the type of the contact. In addition, when the change display of the normal symbol is interrupted (paused), it is stopped and displayed in yellow.

  Accordingly, the display unit c3 is blinked during normal symbol variation display, is lit yellow when the variation display is interrupted, is lit red when the symbol symbol is stopped, and is extinguished when the off symbol symbol is stopped. (Hidden). Thus, by viewing the display part c3 of the fluctuation state indicator 49, it becomes possible to grasp the fluctuation state of the normal symbol (fluctuating, interrupting, stopping, whether or not it is determined whether or not it is correct). In addition, since the fluctuation state indicator 49 has a simpler configuration (the number of indicators) is smaller than that of the normal symbol indicator 42, it is difficult to grasp the hit type and the like in detail, but the fluctuation state is easy. It becomes possible to grasp.

  In addition, the display mode (symbol) displayed on the display part c3 of the fluctuation state indicator 49 is also referred to as “first state normal symbol” or “first sub-normal symbol”. In addition, the first state normal symbol is subjected to variable display and stop display corresponding to the normal symbol variable display and stop display. Accordingly, when the result of the determination of whether or not the normal symbol is determined to be off, the display is stopped with a light extinction (disappearance mode).

  In this embodiment, a special symbol display (first special symbol display 41a, second special symbol display 41b) and a fluctuation state indicator 49 are provided, and the fluctuation state of the special symbol can be grasped by any of them. When any LED of the special symbol display (first special symbol display 41a, second special symbol display 41b) having a large number of LEDs that can grasp the fluctuation state in detail fails (breakage, disconnection, etc.) However, it is possible to grasp the approximate fluctuation state by the fluctuation state indicator 49. The same applies to the normal symbol display 42 and the fluctuation state display 49. In this embodiment, the main control unit controls display of both the special symbol display (the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b) and the fluctuation state display 49.

  Here, the stop display mode corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a hit (big hit or small hit) among the stop display modes (display result of the variable display) of the special symbol or the effect symbol is referred to as a “hit mode”. ”,“ Specific mode ”,“ specific display mode ”or“ specific display result ”, and the stop display mode corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is out of place is“ out of mode ”or“ non-specific mode ” , Also referred to as “non-specific display mode” or “non-specific display result”. In addition, the stop display mode corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit is also referred to as “big hit mode”, and the stop display mode corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a small hit is “small”. It is also referred to as a “winning mode”. Furthermore, it refers to any or all of the image display device, the first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol display unit), the second special symbol display 41b (second special symbol display unit), and the special symbol display unit 41. Also referred to as “variation display means” or “identification information display means”.

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball enters the first start port 20, the second start port 21, or the third start port 26, various kinds of random numbers for determining whether or not a special symbol is appropriate based on the received ball Information (also referred to as “acquired information”) is acquired, and the acquired various information is temporarily stored in the special figure storage unit 85 formed in the RAM of the main control unit 80. Specifically, if the information is acquired based on the ball entering the first start port 20 or the second start port 21, the first special figure storage is stored as the first special figure reservation (also referred to as “first acquisition information”). If the information is stored in the part 85a and acquired based on the ball entering the third starting port 26, the information is stored in the second special figure reservation storage part 85b as the second special figure reservation (also referred to as “second acquisition information”). Is done. An upper limit is set for the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure storage unit 85, and the upper limit value in the first embodiment is four. The first special figure storage unit 85a and the second special figure storage unit 85b are also referred to as “first acquisition information storage unit” and “second acquisition information storage unit”, respectively, and are also referred to as “acquisition information storage unit”. .

  The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 85 is digested when it is possible to display a special symbol based on the special figure hold. The digestion of the special symbol hold means that the special symbol determination random number or the like corresponding to the special symbol hold is determined, and the special symbol variable display for indicating the determination result is executed. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the change display of the special symbol based on the entrance of the game ball to the first start port 20, the second start port 21 or the third start port 26 cannot be immediately executed at the time of the entrance That is, during the execution of variable display of each special symbol, or during the execution of a special game based on any special symbol success / failure determination, the special symbol success / failure determination with respect to the entry is made up to a predetermined number (four each). Can be reserved (held).

  The number of special figure hold is displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b. Specifically, the first special figure hold indicator 43a is composed of two “uv” LEDs, and the first special figure is controlled by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of the first special figure hold. The number of holds is displayed. For example, when the number of holds is 0, “u □ v □” (for example, □: unlit, ●: red lit, ▲: green lit) is set so that both LEDs are turned off, and the number of held is 1 In this case, a display mode in which the u LED is turned off and the v LED is turned on in red, such as “u □ v ●”, can be used. Further, when the number of holdings is 2, a display mode in which the u LED is lit in red and the v LED is turned off, such as “u ● v □”. In addition, when the number of holds is 3, it is possible to adopt a display mode in which both LEDs are lit in red, such as “u ● v ●”. Further, when the number of holdings is 4 (upper limit number), both LEDs can be lit in green as “u ▲ v ▲” to make a display mode. The second special figure hold indicator 43b is composed of two LEDs “wx”, and the second special figure hold is controlled by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of second special figure hold. The number is displayed. For example, when the number of holds is 0, the display mode is to turn off both LEDs such as “w □ x □” (for example, □: unlit, ●: red lit, ▲: green lit). 4 is also determined in the same manner as the first special figure holding display 43a.

  The normal symbol variation display is performed based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 (detection by the gate sensor 28a). In the normal symbol display 42, the normal symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time, and then the stop symbol is displayed. The result of the normal symbol success / failure determination based on the passing of the game ball to the gate 28 is displayed based on the stopped normal symbol (stop symbol). Inform. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is one normal symbol that is selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols based on the normal symbol determination. If the stopped normal symbol is a predetermined specific symbol (a normal symbol), an auxiliary game (“specific game”) that opens the second start port 21 in an open pattern according to the current gaming state. Also called). Further, the means (main control unit) for executing the auxiliary game (specific game) is also referred to as auxiliary game execution means (specific game execution means). The opening pattern of the second start port 21 will be described later.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol display 42 is composed of two “st” LEDs, and displays a normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination according to the lighting mode. It is. For example, if the determination result is a win, the normal symbol that is turned on when both LEDs are lit is stopped and displayed, such as “s t” (for example, ■: lighted, □: lighted off). In addition, when the determination result is out of place, an out-of-order normal symbol in a state where only the LED of t is lit, such as “s □ t ■”, is displayed. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the variation display of the normal symbol is executed over a predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately turned on and off.

  When there is a game ball passing to the gate 28, the pachinko gaming machine 1 acquires various information (also referred to as “acquisition information”) such as a random number for normal symbol determination based on the passage, and the acquired various information Is temporarily stored as a general map hold in a general map hold storage unit 86 formed in the RAM of the main control unit 80. An upper limit is set for the number of pending map holds that can be stored in the pending map storage unit 86, and the upper limit value in the first embodiment is four. The general map reservation stored in the general map storage unit 86 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the general map storage becomes possible. The digestion of the general symbol hold means that the normal symbol validity determination random number corresponding to the general symbol hold is determined, and the normal symbol variation display for indicating the determination result is executed. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the normal symbol variation display based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be executed immediately at the time of the passage, that is, during the normal symbol variation display or during the execution of the auxiliary game Can reserve (hold) the right to determine whether or not to accept a normal symbol for the passage of a predetermined number as an upper limit.

  The number of the general map hold is displayed on the general map hold display 44. Specifically, the universal map hold indicator 44 is composed of two LEDs of “qr”, and displays the number of universal map holds by turning on the LED according to the number of general map holds. For example, when the number of hold is 0, “q □ r □” (for example, □: unlit, ●: red lit, ▲: green lit), both LEDs are turned off, and the number of held is 1 In this case, a display mode can be adopted in which the q LED is turned off and the r LED is lit in red, such as “q □ r ●”. Also, the number of holds 2 to 4 is determined in the same manner as the first special figure hold indicator 43a.

  Next, based on FIG.2 and FIG.5, the electrical structure in this pachinko game machine 1 is demonstrated. The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment includes a main control board 80 ("main control unit" and "main control unit") that performs control related to gaming profits such as special symbol success / failure determination, normal symbol success / failure determination, and game state transition. (Also referred to as “game control unit”), sub-control board 90 (also referred to as “sub-control unit”, “sub-control unit”, or “effect control unit”) for performing control related to effects executed as the game progresses, game balls A payout control board 110 (also referred to as a “payout control unit”) for performing control related to payout, an effect symbol 8 displayed on the image display device 7, a symbol displayed on the effect indicator 102, a third effect hold indicator 103a, And an image control board 100 (image control unit) that performs display control of the fourth effect hold display 103b and the like. As shown in FIG. 2, a main control board storage case storing a main control board 80 is provided in a substantially central portion on the rear side (back side) of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and above the main control board case, An image control board storage case storing the audio control board 106, the lamp control board 107, and the image control board 100 is provided, and a sub control board storage case storing the sub control board 90 is provided on the image control board storage case. Is provided. Further, a payout control board case for storing the payout control board is provided on the lower left side of the main control board case, and a power supply board case for storing the power supply board 109 is provided on the right side thereof.

  A game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits / receives data (information) to / from other boards via an input / output circuit 87 (I / O port unit). The input / output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81. The ROM may be externally attached. The RAM of the game control microcomputer 81 is provided with the above-described special figure storage unit 85 (the first special figure storage unit 85a and the second special figure storage unit 85b) and the general figure storage unit 86. .

  Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input from each sensor to the main control board 80, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, the sensors include a first start port sensor 20a, a second start port sensor 21a, a third start port sensor 26a, a gate sensor 28a (start gate sensor 29a), a first big prize port sensor 30a, and a second. A big winning opening sensor 35a and a general winning opening sensor 27a are connected. These various sensors are also referred to as “detecting means”.

  The first start port sensor 20 a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 20. The second start port sensor 21 a is provided in the second start port 21 and detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 21. The third start port sensor 26 a is provided in the third start port 26 and detects a game ball that has entered the third start port 26. The gate sensor 28a (start gate sensor 29a) is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first grand prize opening sensor 30 a is provided in the first big prize opening 30 and detects a game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 30. The second big prize opening sensor 35a is provided in the second big prize opening 35 and detects a game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 35. The general entrance sensor 27 a is provided in each of the general entrances 27 to detect a game ball that has entered the general entrance 27.

  Further, as the solenoids, a second start opening solenoid 24, a first big prize winning solenoid 33, and a second big prize winning solenoid 38 are connected. The second start port solenoid 24 is for driving the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22. The first big prize opening solenoid 33 is for driving the opening / closing member 32 of the first big prize winning device 31. The second big prize winning solenoid 38 is for driving the opening / closing member 37 of the second big prize winning device 36. Further, the main control board 80 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special diagram hold indicator 43a, a second special figure hold indicator 43b, A figure hold display 44, a change state display 49, a round display 45, a game state display 46, a firing direction display 47, and a hit display 48 are connected. That is, display control of these main display devices 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81 (main control unit 80).

  The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 110 is connected to a payout device 120 for paying out a prize ball or a rental ball and a card unit 135, and the launching device 112 via a launch control board 111 (also referred to as a “launch control unit”). Is connected. The firing device 112 includes a firing handle 60 (see FIG. 1). The card unit 135 is installed adjacent to one end side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (usually the left side of FIG. 1), and the inserted prepaid card (game) when the player performs a predetermined ball lending operation. It is possible to lend a ball based on information stored in a value storage medium).

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

  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 (one-way) communication connection that can only transmit signals from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90, a unidirectional circuit (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means (for example, a circuit using a diode) is interposed. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, an effect control one-chip microcomputer 91 (“effect control microcomputer”) for controlling the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the sub-control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling a game effect as the game progresses, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. Yes. The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits / receives data to / from another board or the like via the input / output circuit 95. The input / output circuit 95 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 91. The ROM may be externally attached.

  The sub control board 90 is connected to the image control board 100, the sound control board 106, and the lamp control board 107. Based on the command received from the main control board 80, the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub-control board 90 is connected to the CPU (VDP) of the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 (“image control microcomputer”) of the image control board 100. Display of the image display device 7 (first image display device), the second image display device 71, the third image display device 72, the effect display device 102, the third effect hold display device 103a, and the fourth effect hold display device 103b. Let control take place. The RAM of the image control board 100 is a memory for developing image data. In the ROM of the image control board 100, still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including production symbols, holding symbols, etc.) Image data such as a background image is stored. The CPU (VDP) of the image control board 100 reads image data from the ROM based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

  The production indicator 102 is made up of two LEDs, one of which displays the change display and the stop display in accordance with the change display and stop display of the first special symbol, and the other LED displays the change display of the second special symbol. In addition, the display mode shows the display result of the first special symbol or the second special symbol (result of the special symbol success / failure determination) by lighting / extinguishing the corresponding LED or the color according to the stop display. Press to stop display. Similarly, the third effect hold indicator 103a and the fourth effect hold indicator 103b are each composed of two LEDs. Then, by turning on and off the two LEDs, or a combination of colors, the third effect on-hold display 103a is displayed on the hold number displayed on the first effect on-hold display area 9c and the first special figure hold display 43a. Display control is performed in a display mode that indicates the same number of holds as the number of holds. The fourth effect hold indicator 103b is display-controlled in a display mode that indicates the hold number displayed in the second effect hold display region 9d and the hold number displayed on the second special figure hold indicator 43b. The

  The character design is displayed on a part or substantially the whole of the display screen 7a (effect design display portion), or the movable decorative member 14 is operated in front of the display screen 7a (effect design display portion) to display the display screen 7a (effect design display). A part or almost all of the part) may be in a state where a part or all of the effect design 8, the first effect hold display unit 9c, or the second effect hold display unit 9d cannot be visually recognized. is there. Even in such a covering state, these effect indicators 102, the third effect hold indicator 103a, and so on are supplementarily so that it is possible to reliably confirm the change display and stop display of the effect symbols, the number of holds, etc. And the 4th production reservation display 103b is provided. It should be noted that the display forms of the effect display device 102, the third effect hold display device 103a, and the fourth effect hold display device 103b are in a state that can be always viewed without being obstructed by the operation of the movable decorative member 14 or the like. It has become. Further, a VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided instead of or in addition to the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100.

  In addition, the production control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effects, and the like from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. In addition, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100 and the CPU of the image control board 100 may execute sound control. Further, in this case, acoustic data may be stored in the ROM of the image control board 100. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91, based on the command received from the main control board 80, emits light pattern data (data for determining lighting / extinction, light emission color, etc.) for determining the light emission mode of the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5. , Lamp data) is determined from data stored in the ROM, and lighting control of lamps (LEDs) such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 is performed via the lamp control board 107.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the movable decorative member 14 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Note that the movable decorative member 14 is only partially visible in FIG. 1, but is a movable so-called gimmick (movable member) provided in the center decorative body 10. The effect control microcomputer 91 determines operation pattern data (also referred to as “driving data”) for operating the movable decorative member 14 in a predetermined operation mode from the data stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, and determines The operation of the movable decorative member 14 is controlled based on the operation pattern data. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may execute lamp lighting control and operation control of the movable decorative member 14. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and data relating to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

  The sub-control board 90 includes a first effect button detection switch 63c and a first effect button detection switch 63c for detecting that the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b (see FIG. 1) is operated (pressed, rotated, pulled, etc.). 2 effect button detection switch 63d is connected. 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.

  Next, a description will be given of the control related to the special symbol success / failure determination in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment. As a result of the special symbol success / failure determination, it has “big hit”, “small hit”, and “out”. In the case of “hit”, the “hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. When “small hit” is selected, the “small hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. In addition, in the case of “out”, the “out of symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. If it is determined that the game is a big win or a small win, a “special game” is executed to open the first big winning port 30 or the second big winning port 35 with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the special symbol displayed in a stopped state. . A special game executed as a big hit is called a “big hit game”, and a special game executed as a small hit is called a “small hit game”.

  There are a plurality of types of hits, and the hit type corresponding to the result (specific result) is executed according to the result (specific result) of the special symbol success / failure determination. That is, depending on whether the result of the special symbol success / failure determination result is the first specific result, the second specific result, the third specific result, or another specific result, etc. , Including small hits). In addition, the special game executed may differ depending on the hit type, and the amount of game profits that can be acquired by the special game differs, or the game state after the special game ends. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the types of hits are “15R (round) first big hit”, “4R second big hit”, “4R third big hit”, “4R fourth big hit”, “15R first big hit” “5 big hits”, “2R 6 big hits”, and “2R 7 big hits”. In “15R first big hit” and “15R fifth big hit”, the number of times of opening (number of rounds) of the big prize opening (first big prize opening 30) is 15. In addition, in “4R second big hit”, “4R third big hit”, and “4R fourth big hit”, the number of times of opening (number of rounds) of the big winning opening (first big winning opening 30) is four. In “2R sixth big hit” and “2R seventh big hit”, the number of times of opening (number of rounds) of the big prize opening (first big prize opening 30) is two. Thus, in the big hit, all the first big prize opening 30 is opened, and the second big prize opening 35 is not opened. Accordingly, the first big winning opening 30 is also referred to as “big winning big winning opening (big winning variable winning opening)”.

  In addition, “15R first big hit”, “4R second big hit”, “4R third big hit”, “15R fifth big hit”, and “2R sixth big hit” Then, the state is shifted to a high probability state described later (actual change function is activated). Therefore, these five types of big hits are also called “probable big hits (high probability big hits)”. This high probability state (probability changing function) continues until the next big hit occurs. Further, “4R fourth big hit” and “2R seventh big hit” shift the gaming state after the big hit game to a low probability state described later (the probability changing function is not activated). Therefore, these two types of big hits are also referred to as “low probability big hits (low probability big hits, normal big hits)”.

  In addition, “15R first big hit”, “4R second big hit” and “15R fifth big hit” are “second special symbol short time” which sets the variation time of the second special symbol to a short time after the big hit game ends. "Function" is activated and the high base generation function is not activated. As a result, the gaming state after the end of the big hit game becomes a highly accurate low base state (state C). This highly accurate low base state continues until the next big hit occurs. In this high accuracy low base state, the fluctuation time (average fluctuation time) of the first special symbol is longer than the low accuracy low base state, low accuracy high base state, and high accuracy high base state. It is set. In particular, the variation time of the first special symbol when the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is out of place is set to a long time (see FIG. 9).

  In addition, as will be described in detail later, the playability of the high probability low base state (state C) will be described later. A ball is entered into the mouth 26. Then, it is a period during which it is possible to increase the number of game balls during the period between the previous jackpot and the next jackpot (between the jackpots) by performing the second special symbol win / fail determination. In addition, by frequently making small hits in the high probability low base state between the big hits, it is possible to expect a large number of game balls to be acquired in a short time by the small hits. In other words, it is a period that is advantageous for the player and is a period in which the gaming interest can be enhanced.

  In addition, “4R 4th big hit” and “2R 7th big hit” activate the “first special symbol time reduction function” and the “high base generation function” after the big hit game ends. Due to the operation of the first special symbol time shortening function, the variation time (average variation time) of the first special symbol time function is shorter than when the first special symbol time shortening function is not activated (low accuracy low base state, high accuracy low base state). Set to time. Since the second special symbol time shortening function is not activated, the variation time of the second special symbol is set longer than the variation time of the first special symbol. Thereby, the game state after the end of the big hit game becomes a low-accuracy base state. In the case of “4R fourth big hit” and “2R seventh big hit”, the low-accuracy base state ends when the next big hit occurs or when the special symbol variation display is executed 100 times. . When the special symbol variation display is terminated 100 times, the gaming state is set to the low probability low base state (normal state). In addition, as will be described in detail later, in the low-accuracy base state, the right-hand game is performed in the right game area 3B in which various entrances are arranged as described above. This is a period in which a game is played in anticipation of the occurrence of a big hit.

  In addition, “4R third big hit” and “2R sixth big hit” activate the “first special symbol time reduction function” and the “high base generation function” after the big hit game ends. Since the second special symbol time shortening function is not activated, the variation time of the second special symbol is set longer than the variation time of the first special symbol. As a result, the gaming state after the end of the big hit game becomes a highly accurate and high base state. In the case of “4R third big hit” and “2R sixth big hit”, the “first special symbol time reduction function” and the “high base generation function” continue until the next big hit occurs. Further, as described above, the “probability changing function” continues until the next big hit occurs. That is, in the case of “4R third big hit” and “2R sixth big hit”, after the big hit game is finished, the high-accuracy base state (the first special symbol short time state) is set until the next big hit occurs.

  In the high-accuracy base state, as in the low-accuracy base state, by making a right-handed game in the right game area 3B, the first special symbol success / failure determination is performed, and the game is anticipated for the next big hit. As described above, the high probability low base state is a period of time for performing a second special symbol success / failure determination by right-handed game, and frequently playing small hits, so that many game balls can be played in a short time by small hits. This is an advantageous period for players who can expect to win. Note that there are more game balls that can be acquired in the highly accurate and low base state than game balls that can be acquired in the highly accurate and high base state.

  In addition, a highly accurate base state after the big hit game (4R third big hit game) related to “4R third big hit game” and a low rate after the big hit game (4R fourth big hit game) related to “4R fourth big hit game” are reached. By executing a common game effect (first game effect: background, game mode, character design, reach effect, etc.) in the certain base state, it is difficult for the player to recognize which game state. As shown in FIG. 9, with these gaming states as state B, the variation pattern is determined using a common variation pattern determination table. As a result, both gaming states are set to the non-notifying state in which the gaming state (highly accurate and high base state or low probability and high base state) is not notified (is difficult to recognize).

  When the type of jackpot was “4R 3rd jackpot”, the high-accuracy and high-base state continued even after the special symbol fluctuation display was passed 100 times, resulting in “4R 4th jackpot”. In this case, after the special symbol variation display has passed 100 times, the gaming state becomes a low probability low base state (a normal state disadvantageous to the player). Therefore, in this non-notification state, the player plays a game with the expectation that the highly accurate and high base state will continue even after 100 times have elapsed, and enhances the gaming interest. In the low-accuracy base state or the high-accuracy base state, that is, the high base state, the player does not reduce the number of possessed balls very much (in a state where the decrease rate of the possessed balls is slower than the low-accuracy low base state). It can be performed.

  Similarly, after the end of the big hit game (2R sixth big hit game) related to “2R sixth big hit game” and the end of the big hit game (2R seventh big hit game) related to “2R seventh big hit game” It is difficult to recognize which game state the player has by executing a common game effect (second game effect: background, game mode, character design, reach effect, etc.) To do. As shown in FIG. 9, with these gaming states as state B, the variation pattern is determined using a common variation pattern determination table. As a result, both gaming states are set to the non-notifying state in which the gaming state (highly accurate and high base state or low probability and high base state) is not notified (is difficult to recognize).

  When the type of jackpot is “2R sixth jackpot”, the high-accuracy and base state continued even after the special symbol change display has passed 100 times, and it was “2R seventh jackpot”. In this case, after the special symbol variation display has passed 100 times, the gaming state becomes a low probability low base state (a normal state disadvantageous to the player). Therefore, in this non-notification state, the player plays a game with the expectation that the highly accurate and high base state will continue even after 100 times have elapsed, and enhances the gaming interest.

  In addition, as for the small hits that may occur as a result of the second special symbol winning / failing determination, the number of times of opening the big winning opening (second big winning opening 35) is six times, and once (and The total (open) time is also set short. Specifically, a total of 1.8 seconds is released with 6 times of 0.3 seconds. Therefore, the number of game balls that can be acquired in one small hit game is set in comparison with the big hit game (for example, 15R first big hit game, 4R fourth big hit game, etc.). However, by generating a small hit a plurality of times (a large number of times) in a highly accurate and low base state between the big hits, a plurality of small hit games can be executed and more game balls can be acquired. Further, in the small hit, all the second big prize opening 35 is opened, and the first big prize opening 30 is not opened. For this reason, the second big winning opening 35 is also referred to as “small winning big winning opening (variable winning opening for small winning)”. Note that, in the small hit (small hit game), unlike the big hit (big hit game), the number of times of opening the big winning opening is not called the number of rounds but simply called the number of times of opening. Also, the probability variation function does not operate based on the occurrence of small hits, and if the gaming state at the time of small hit occurrence is a high probability state, it will be in a high probability state after the small hit game ends, and when a small hit occurs If the game state is a low probability state, the low probability state is set even after the small hit game is over. Similarly, the time reduction function and the high base generation function of the second special symbol are not operated based on the occurrence of the small hit.

  In addition, the probability of allocating to each big hit in the first special symbol (special figure 1) judgment is 20% for 15R first big hit, 10% for 4R second big hit, 35% for 4R third big hit, and 4R first big hit. The 4 big hits are 35%. On the other hand, the big hit in the determination of success / failure of the second special symbol (special drawing 2) is 50% for 15R fifth big hit, 15% for 2R sixth big hit, and 35% for 2R seventh big hit. In other words, if the hit / fail judgment (second special symbol success / failure judgment) based on the ball entering the third start port 26 whose fluctuation frequency has been improved by the operation of the second special symbol short-time function described later, It becomes a big hit (15R fifth big hit), and it becomes possible to acquire a large amount of game balls in a short time. As described above, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, rather than being a big hit in a win / fail determination (first special symbol win / fail determination) performed by entering a game ball into the first start port 20 or the second start port 21. It is more likely for the player to win a large number of hits (second special symbol win / no-go determination) when a game ball enters the 3 start opening 26 is more advantageous. It is set to be. In addition, the player plays a game in anticipation of the occurrence of a high-accuracy and low-base state in which a game ball can be increased by a small hit along with the occurrence of the 15R fifth big hit.

  Here, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or missed is determined based on a “special symbol success / failure determination random number (also referred to as“ correction determination information ”)”. The determination of the type of jackpot is based on “a random number for determining the jackpot type (also referred to as“ design determining random number ”or“ symbol determining information ”). The result of the first special symbol success / failure determination does not have a small hit. As shown in FIG. 7A, the special symbol success / failure random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 629. The jackpot type determination random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. The random numbers (acquisition information) acquired based on the balls entering the first start port 20, the second start port 21 or the third start port 26 include special design success / failure determination random numbers and jackpot type determination random numbers. In addition, there is “variation pattern random number (also referred to as“ variation pattern information ”)”. The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) including the variation time of the special symbol. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 198. In addition, the random numbers acquired based on the passage through the gate 28 include the normal symbol success / failure determination random numbers shown in FIG. The normal symbol success / failure determination random number is a random number for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the second start port 21 (normal symbol success / failure determination). Normal design random numbers take values in the range of 0-240.

  Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, each function of the probability variation function (probability variation function) for the special symbol and the normal symbol, the variation time shortening function for the special symbol and the normal symbol, and the opening extension function of the second start port 21 are in an activated state or not. There are a plurality of gaming states depending on the combination of the operating states. A state in which the probability variation function is activated for the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is referred to as a “high probability state”, and a state in which the probability variation function is not activated is referred to as a “low probability state”. In the high probability state (hit probability: 1/63), the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the special symbol success / failure determination is higher than in the low probability state (hit probability: 1/315). In other words, in the low-probability state, the jackpot determination table for the low-probability state is used to determine whether or not it is hit. A determination is made using the table (see FIG. 8A). That is, when the probability variation function of the special symbol is activated, the probability that the special symbol variation display result is a big hit (the stop symbol becomes a big hit symbol) is higher than when the special symbol probability variation function is not activated. The means (main control unit) for setting a high probability or a low probability as the probability of determining whether or not the special symbol is correct (big hit probability) is referred to as “probability setting means”.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, since the length of the variation time of the second special symbol is particularly related to the advantage / disadvantage of the player, it is set as “second special symbol time shortening function” as shown in FIG. Yes. State A (low probability low base state) and state B (low probability high base state) shown in FIG. 9 are the states in which the second special symbol short-time function is not activated, that is, the state mainly based on the first special symbol success / failure determination. , High accuracy and high base state). In the state A (low probability low base state), when the player plays a right-handed game and enters a game ball into the third starting port 26, the second special symbol success / failure determination is executed and the second special symbol is determined. Is displayed fluctuating. However, since the variation time of the second special symbol in the state A is set to a very long time (out of 600 seconds, big hit 110 seconds, small hit 1000 seconds), the game cannot proceed smoothly (such state) (Also referred to as “first condition state”). In addition, since it is a low base state (1st game state), the ball entering into the 2nd starting port 21 is impossible or difficult.

  Therefore, even if a right-handed game is performed in state A, it is difficult for the player to acquire a large amount of game balls. Therefore, in the state A, the game is progressed in the left-handed game aiming at the first start port 20 in which the variation time of the special symbol is set to an appropriate length. On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a gaming machine capable of executing the first special symbol variation display and the second special symbol variation display simultaneously (in parallel). Even if the second special symbol is erroneously displayed in the state A, the game ball is inserted into the first starting port 20 without waiting for the variable special symbol display to end. The first special symbol can be variably displayed.

  On the other hand, in state B (low-accuracy high-base state, high-accuracy high-base state), a right-handed game is performed because the high-base state (second game state) and the first special symbol time reduction function are operating. Thus, it is possible to enter both the second start port 21 and the third start port 26 that have been opened. In the state B, like the state A, the second special symbol time reduction function is not activated. Therefore, when the ball enters the third starting port 26, the second special symbol success / failure determination is executed and the second special symbol is variably displayed. However, the variation time of the second special symbol is very long. Since it is set to (out of 600 seconds, big hit 110 seconds, small hit 1000 seconds), the game cannot proceed smoothly. However, when the ball enters the second start port 21, the first special symbol determination is executed and the first special symbol is variably displayed. In addition, the first special symbol time reduction function is set by the operation of the first special symbol time reduction function, and the first special symbol success / failure determination is executed more frequently than in the state A, and the game can proceed smoothly.

  Further, as a state mainly based on the second special symbol success / failure determination, state C (highly accurate low base state) shown in FIG. 9 is provided. In state C (highly accurate low base state), the second special symbol time reduction function is activated, so it is possible to play a game aiming to enter the third starting port 26 by playing a right-handed game. It becomes. When the ball enters the third start port 26, the second special symbol determination is executed and the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. Also, the second special symbol short-time state is set by the operation of the second special symbol short-time function, and the second special symbol success / failure determination is executed more frequently than in the state A and the state B, and the game proceeds smoothly. Can do. Thereby, it is possible to execute the second special symbol success / failure determination which is more advantageous than the first special symbol success / failure determination.

  In the state C, when the ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 21, the first special symbol determination is performed and the first special symbol is variably displayed. Since the variation time of the symbol is set to a very long time (out of 600 seconds, big hit 110 seconds), the game cannot proceed smoothly. Therefore, in the state C, even when the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 has entered the ball or when there is a holding memory related to the first special symbol success / failure determination, the second special symbol success / failure determination is performed. It is possible to reduce the possibility that the disadvantageous first special symbol success / failure determination is executed as much as possible.

  In this way, both state B and state C are states in which a right-handed game is performed, but in state B, as in state C, the gaming state is performed mainly based on the first special symbol success / failure determination, and state C Then, it is set as the game state which makes a 2nd special symbol success / failure determination as a subject. As a result, in the so-called consecutive game period (right-handed state) after a shift to right-handed game in the normal state (low probability low base state, state A) in which the left-handed game is performed, the first special symbol propriety determination The game state is diversified by transitioning between a game state in which the subject is the main and the game state in which the second special symbol determination is main. In addition, the game state in which the first special symbol success / failure determination is the main and the game state in which the second special symbol success / failure determination is the main have different types of possible big hits (big hit games). While the game continues, different big hits (big hit games) are generated by the transition of the gaming state. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming bored and enhance the gaming interest.

  Further, when the second special symbol time reduction function is activated, that is, in the state C shown in FIG. 9 (this state is also referred to as “second condition state”), as shown in FIG. Since the variation time of the special symbol becomes short, the player can play the game smoothly without reducing the number of balls compared to the left-handed game. 2 special symbol variable games) can be executed. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol time-shortening function is not activated during the period in which the second special symbol time-shortening function is operating (the variation time of the first special symbol time-saving function is longer than the normal state). However, the first special symbol time reduction function may be activated. Further, it is assumed that the holding ball is maintained or slightly decreased in the state B and increases in the state C.

  The probability variation function and the variation time reduction function (first special symbol time shortening function or second special symbol time shortening function) for the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) operate simultaneously. The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the normal symbol are operated in synchronization with the high base generation function. In other words, the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of normal symbols operate in a high base state (low accuracy high base state, high accuracy high base state) and low base state (low accuracy low base state, high accuracy Does not operate in the low base state. Therefore, in the high base state (state B), the hit probability in the normal symbol success / failure determination is higher than that in the low base state (also referred to as a “normal high probability state”). That is, in the high base state (state B), the value of the normal symbol random number (per hit random number) determined to be a hit is larger for the state B than the normal symbol hit determination table used in the low base state (states A and C). The normal symbol hit / fail determination (ordinary symbol determination) is performed using the normal symbol hit determination table (see FIG. 8C). In other words, when the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the probability that the result of the variation display of the normal symbol becomes a hit (the stop symbol becomes a normal symbol) becomes higher than when the normal symbol display 42 is not activated. .

  In the high base state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shorter than that in the low base state. In the first embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol is 3 seconds in the low base state, but is 1 second in the high base state (see FIG. 8E). Furthermore, in the high base state, the opening time of the second start port 21 in the auxiliary game is longer than that in the low base state. That is, the opening time extension function of the variable winning device 22 is activated. Specifically, when the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination becomes a hit in the low base state, the opening / closing member 37 of the variable winning device 22 performs the opening operation for 0.9 seconds three times (opening time: 2.7 seconds) to release The second start port is in an open state during the period of operation. In addition, when the result of the normal symbol win / reject determination becomes a win in the high base state, the opening / closing member 37 of the variable winning device 22 performs the opening operation for 6.0 seconds once (opening time: 6.0 seconds). . Further, the closing time between the opening operations in the low base state is 0.1 seconds. In this embodiment, the number of opening operations of the opening and closing member 37 is different between the low base state and the high base state, but the opening operation number may be the same. For example, the opening operation in the low base state may be opened once for 2.7 seconds, or the opening operation in the high base state may be opened three times for 2.0 seconds. Alternatively, the opening operation in the high base state may be opened six times in 1.0 second, and may be more than the number of opening times in the low base state. In such a case, it is also said that the function of increasing the number of opening times of the variable winning device 22 operates.

  In the high base state, the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the open time extension function of the variable winning device 22 are activated in the high base state, compared with the low base state in which these functions are not activated. The period during which the second start port 21 is open becomes longer (the open time per unit time becomes longer), and the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start port 21 is increased (also referred to as “high frequency state”). ). As a result, the execution frequency of the first special symbol success / failure determination increases. As described above, in the high base state, it is possible to aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the hand-held game balls.

  In addition, if the opening time is the same, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the game ball passes through the second starting port 21 when the number of times of opening is small. In the present embodiment, the opening mode of the second start port 21 in the high base state is set to open once for 6.0 seconds, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set to an extremely short time (1 second). Since the second starting port 21 is closed during the normal symbol variation, the normal symbol variation time starts when the game ball starts to flow down the upper surface of the movable member 23 of the second starting port 21 in the closed state. The time is set to such an extent that the movable member 23 of the second starting port 21 opens before passing through the upper surface. When the movable member 23 is opened while flowing down the upper surface of the movable member 23 in the closed state, the game ball flowing down the upper surface of the movable member 23 enters the second starting port 21 in the opened state. In addition, in order to prevent a game ball flowing down the upper surface of the movable member 23 from passing through the upper surface of the movable member 23, a material constituting the upper surface (game ball passage) of the movable member 23 is used as a game on the front side thereof. The material has a higher coefficient of friction than the material that makes up the ball passage (the material is different).

  Thereby, the game ball flow speed on the upper surface of the movable member 23 is set to a speed slower than the game rapid flow or the speed of the game ball passage on the front side. In addition, as an aspect for reducing the flow-down speed, in addition, an inclination angle may be loosened, or an inhibiting member (protrusion or the like) for reducing the flow-down speed may be provided. In addition, thereby, the game ball that has flowed down to the second starting port 21 in the high base state does not enter the second starting port 21 (flows down the upper surface of the movable member 23), and the second big winning port. The possibility of flowing down to 35 is further reduced. That is, in the high base state, even if the second big prize opening 35 is opened (a state in which a ball can be entered) due to a small hit, the game ball that has flowed down enters the second start port 21 and the second It is difficult to enter the big prize opening 35. Further, the third out port 34c can also prevent the game ball that has flowed down to the second large winning port 35 from entering the second large winning port 35.

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

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, since it is more advantageous for the player to determine whether or not the second special symbol is successful than to determine whether or not the first special symbol is correct, the player uses the first special symbol. There is a possibility that the second special symbol may be variably displayed without being variably displayed. That is, even in the normal state (low probability low base state), there is a possibility of trying to play a right-handed game. However, as described above, in the normal state (low probability low base state), the variation time (average variation time) of the second special symbol is extremely long compared to the variation time (average variation time) of the first special symbol. Therefore, even if the second special symbol is variably displayed in the normal state (even if the ball enters the third starting port 26), it cannot be variably displayed many times, and the gaming efficiency is very high. It is bad. That is, it is more advantageous for the player to display the first special symbol variably by left-handed game than to variably display the second special symbol by right-handed game. Here, “the state in which the first special symbol is not playing (non-gaming state)” means that the first special symbol is not being displayed in a variable manner (including the fixed stop display time) and the number of holds of the first special symbol is “0”. ". In addition, “the state in which the second special symbol is not playing (non-gaming state)” means that the second special symbol is not being displayed in a variable manner (including the fixed stop display time) and the number of holds of the second special symbol is “0”. It means that.

  Further, in the high base state such as the high-accuracy high-base state and the low-accuracy high-base state, the frequency at which the second start port 21 is opened is improved, and the first special symbol time-shortening function is used to change the first special symbol variation time. This shortens the game time and improves the game efficiency of right-handed games. In such a case, the game can proceed more advantageously if the right-handed game is performed and the first special symbol determination is made, rather than the left-handed game. Further, in the high base state, the second start port 21 is easily opened compared to the low base state, and it is easier to enter the second start port 21 than to enter the first start port 20. Because it is. For this reason, a right-hand strike is made to allow the game ball to enter the second starting port 21 while allowing the game ball to pass through the gate 28 which is a trigger for determining whether or not the normal symbol is appropriate.

  Further, in the highly accurate low base state, the second special symbol time-shortening function shortens the second special symbol variation time, and the game efficiency by right-handed gaming is improved. In such a case, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by performing the right-handed game and performing the second special symbol determination that is advantageous to the player. Further, in the high accuracy low base state, the frequency of entering the second start port 21 is the same as in the low accuracy low base state (normal state), and is executed based on the entrance to the second start port 21. The variation time of the first special symbol is changed over a long time (compared to the low probability low base state). In addition, in the highly accurate and low base state, since the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the open time extending function of the variable winning device 22 are not activated, the entry to the second start port 21 is not performed. The sphere frequency is low compared to the high base state. Therefore, the prize ball based on the ball entering the second starting port 21 cannot be obtained as much as the high base state. However, instead of the second special symbol success / failure determination, the small hits with a high probability (small hit probability: 420/630) prevent the game balls from decreasing during the big hits, but rather make frequent hits. It is also possible to increase the holding ball by (multiple occurrences).

  In other words, in the high base state (low accuracy high base state, high accuracy high base state), by entering the second start port 21 frequently by right-handed games, the ball enters the second start port 21 The winning of the next big hit is aimed at by the first special symbol success / failure determination without greatly reducing the holding ball. In the present embodiment, the number of prize balls based on the entrance to the second start opening 21 is set to one, and even if all the right-handed game balls enter the second start opening 21, The sphere does not increase (is maintained). Further, in this embodiment, since it is set so that about 75 to 85% of the right-handed game balls enter the second start opening 21, the high base is set unless another entrance is entered. If the state is continued for a long period of time, the specification is such that the ball is slightly reduced. Further, by adjusting the game nails around the second out port 34b, it is possible to adjust the entrance rate of the game balls into the second start port 21.

  On the other hand, in the high probability low base state, the right hit game causes a small hit to occur at a high frequency (420/630) by the second special symbol success / failure determination based on the ball entering the third starting port 26, and the high probability. While trying to increase the number of balls in the small hit game during the low base state, the second special symbol success / failure determination, which is more advantageous than the first special symbol success / failure determination, aims to generate the next big hit. In the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment, in the highly accurate and low base state, the longer the period during which the next big hit does not occur (the longer the period of the high probability and low base state continues), the more small hits occur. There will be more opportunities (to play a small hit game), which will be advantageous to the player.

[Description of board configuration and game state]
In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, in the right game area 3B (second game area), there are various entrances from the upstream side of the game area to the gate 28 (start gate 29), the first grand prize opening 30, and the second game area. 2. The starting port 21 and the second winning port 35 are arranged in the optimum order. Further, since the game ball flow path in the right game area 3B is formed as shown in FIG. 3, when these winning holes are closed, about 90% of the game balls launched into the right game area 3B are about 90%. , Passes through the gate 28 (start gate 29), then flows down the upper surface of the opening / closing member 32 of the first big winning opening 30, then flows down the upper surface of the movable member 23 of the second starting port 21, and then flows into the second second winning opening 35. The upper and lower opening / closing members 37 are made to flow down to the out port 34. And if there is an open winning opening in the middle of the flow, it enters the winning opening, is discharged from the winning opening to the back of the game board, and the entered gaming ball is placed in the gaming area downstream from it. It has a composition that does not exist. Further, the remaining 10% not flowing into the gate 28 enters the second out port 34b provided on the upstream side of the gate 28 and is discharged out of the gaming machine. Further, by adjusting the angle of the game nail around the second out port 34b, it is possible to adjust the inflow ratio of the game ball to the gate 28 side.

  By arranging the gate 28 in the most upstream position, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the game ball is prevented from reaching the gate 28 by the opened second starting port 21 or the like. Further, it is possible to prevent as much as possible that the normal symbol hold becomes “0” and a waiting time (a state in which the normal symbol does not change) occurs. That is, by arranging the gate 28 in the uppermost stream in the right game area, almost all game balls hit right can be passed through the gate 28 regardless of whether or not other winning holes are opened. Further, since the game ball that has passed through the gate 28 flows down the right game area as it is, the presence of the gate 28 does not hinder the entry to other winning holes.

  When a right-handed game is performed in a high base state (low-accuracy base state, high-accuracy base state), it is first determined whether or not the game ball passes through the gate 28 and the second start port 21 is opened. Is done. In the high base state, the variation time of the normal symbol is set to a short time (1 second), and the probability per normal symbol is also set to a high probability (239/240), so the game ball is gated. Immediately after passing through (after 1 second), the movable member 23 operates to open the second start port 21. That is, when the game ball passes through the gate 28 and the normal symbol success / failure determination is executed and the normal symbol is variably displayed, the game ball that has passed through the gate reaches the entrance of the second starting port 21 before the game ball reaches the entrance. 2 The start port 21 is opened. In addition, since the opening time of the second starting port 21 is also opened once for 6.0 seconds, the second starting port 21 is closed during the normal symbol fluctuation time of 1 second as long as the right-handed game is continued. Then, the cycle of opening once for 6.0 seconds, closing during the normal symbol fluctuation time of 1 second, and then opening once for 6.0 seconds (1 second closing → 6 .. Opening for 0 seconds-> Closing for 1 second-> Opening for about 6.0 seconds->)).

  Therefore, when a right-handed game is performed in the high base state, the second start port 21 is almost open, and most of the game balls flowing down the right game area 3B (about 70 to 80%) are in the second start port 21. You will enter the ball. Further, when the game ball enters the second start port 21, the first special symbol success / failure determination is executed. In the first special symbol success / failure determination, in the highly accurate base state, a big hit is made with a probability of 1/63, a small hit is not generated, and it is lost with a probability of 62/63.

  First, when the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is unsuccessful, most (about 70 to 80%) of the game balls flowing down the right game area 3B pass through the gate 28 and are in the open state. And the other game balls flow downstream from the game ball passage branching before the second start port 21 and flow down to the second start port 21 without flowing down to the third start port 21. 26 enters the ball or flows into the outlet 34. Thereby, the first special symbol success / failure determination is executed continuously (at a high frequency). In addition, since one winning ball is discharged by entering one ball into the second starting port 21, the decrease rate of the holding ball is reduced and the first special symbol determination is executed, and the next big hit is made. It becomes possible to aim. In addition, one winning ball is also discharged by entering one ball into the third starting port 26.

  Next, when the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit, the first big winning port 30 on the upstream side of the second starting port 21 is opened in a manner corresponding to the big hit type shown in FIG. . Further, the second big prize winning port 35 provided on the downstream side of the second starting port 21 is not opened in the big hit game. As a result, when the big hit game is started, the game ball flowing down by the right-handed game can smoothly enter the first big winning opening without being blocked by other winning openings such as the second starting opening 21. Enter 30. Here, when the second starting port 21 is arranged upstream of the first big winning port 30, the game shifts to the low base state during the big hit game, but in this embodiment, the second starting port 21 is also in the low base state. Since the specifications are such that the game can be opened, a game ball that flows down the right game area during the big hit game has entered the second start port 21 first, and has not entered the second start port 21. Only the player enters the second grand prize opening 30.

  Moreover, since there is only one winning ball based on the ball entering the second starting port 21, the execution time of the big hit game is simply prolonged, and the player has no merit. Rather, the game becomes redundant, and does not proceed smoothly, and there is a risk that the game interest will be reduced. Therefore, as in the present embodiment, by arranging the first big winning opening 30 upstream of the second starting opening 21, such a situation can be prevented and the big hit game can proceed smoothly. Become. It should be noted that since the first big winning opening 30 is not opened except during the big hit game, the first big winning opening 30 may also prevent the entry to the second start opening 21 when not in the big hit game. Absent.

  Next, the highly accurate low base state will be described. The highly accurate low base state is a low base state, but since the variation time of the second special symbol is short, it is advantageous for the player to advance the game by right-handed. When a right-handed game is performed in the highly accurate low base state, first, a determination is made as to whether or not the game ball passes through the gate 28 and the second starting port 21 is opened (normal symbol determination). In the low base state (highly accurate low base state), the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set to a long time (3 seconds) compared to the high base state, and the probability per normal symbol is also low compared to the high base state Since (1/240) is set, after the game ball has passed through the gate, after a short time (after 3 seconds), if it hits, the movable member 23 operates and the second start port 21 is opened. It becomes a state. Since the probability of winning is set to 1/240, it is almost out of place, and the possibility that the second start port 21 is in the open state is low. In addition, instead of such a mode, the probability of winning in the normal symbol success / failure determination in the low base state may be set to 0/240, and all may be outliers. In this way, the second start port 21 is not opened in the low base state. Similarly, the hit probability in the high base state is 239/240.

  That is, in the highly accurate and low base state, the probability that the second start port 21 is in the open state is set to be very low, so that the game ball that has flowed down to the second start port 21 entrance becomes the second start port 21. The possibility of entering the ball is low, and the possibility of reaching the entrance of the second big prize opening 35 through the upper surface of the movable member 23 is set high. In addition, the possibility that the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination will be a small hit is different in the high base state (low accuracy high base state, high accuracy high base state) or in the high accuracy low base state. Absent. That is, the small hit probability does not change regardless of the gaming state (small hit probability: 420/630). Further, the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination has no small hit, and the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination has a small hit.

  The game ball that flows down the first big prize opening 30 through the upper surface of the opening / closing member 32 is branched into the third starting port 26 side passage and the second starting port 21 side passage by the branching portion. When the game ball that has flowed into the third start port 26 side passage enters the third start port 26, the second special symbol determination is performed. In addition, in the highly accurate low base state, even if the game ball passes through the gate 28, it is unlikely that the second start port 21 will be in the open state. All flows down to the second big winning port 35 and the third out port 34c provided downstream of the second starting port 21 without entering the second starting port 21.

  In addition, when the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination executed based on entering the third starting port 26 is a small hit, the second big winning port 35 on the downstream side of the second starting port 21 is In the small opening / closing mode shown in FIG. Specifically, the opening operation of 0.3 seconds is executed 6 times (the closing time between the opening operations is 0.1 seconds, and the total opening time is 1.8 seconds). Then, the game ball that has flowed into the second starting port 21 side passage passes through the upper surface of the movable member 23 of the second starting port 21 in the closed state and flows down to the second big winning port 35 and is opened by the small hit game. Enter the second big prize opening 35.

  The prize balls based on the entrance to the second grand prize opening 35 are 10 prize balls for each entry, and therefore enter the second big prize opening 35 during the small hit game. As a result, it is possible to increase the holding ball during the highly accurate low base state. In addition, since the high-accuracy low base state continues at least until the next big hit is generated by the special symbol success / failure determination, the player may increase the ball as the high-accuracy low base state continues for a long period of time. It becomes possible. In the high-accuracy and high-base state, the second special symbol short-time state and the first special symbol variation time are set to a long time (first special symbol long-time state). Is higher than the execution frequency of the first special symbol success / failure determination. In the present embodiment, on average, about 20 prize balls (two entered balls) can be obtained by generating one small hit game. By generating this small hit game a plurality of times (multiple times) until the next big hit occurs, it is possible to increase a large number of game balls (for example, 200 in ten times). Also, as a total winning ball of the “renso” period in which the right-handed game is continued, in addition to the winning ball of the big hit game, the acquired ball of the small hit game can be added, and a larger amount of gaming balls can be acquired. This also makes it possible to enhance the gaming interest.

  Further, the second big winning port 35 arranged downstream of the gate 28, the first big winning port 30 for big hit (dedicated to big hit) and the second starting port 21 (the most downstream of these) is for small hit ( It is considered as a big prize opening. In addition, the second large winning opening 35, which is a small winning large winning opening, is arranged downstream of the second starting opening 21, so that the opening of the second starting opening 21 (opening / closing control) causes a second large winning opening. The number (ratio) of game balls reaching the winning opening 35 can be controlled. Specifically, when the small hit game is executed by the opening / closing control of the second start port 21 (the time to be in the open state, the variation time of the normal symbol, the hit probability of the normal symbol determination), the high base state ( The possibility of a game ball entering the second large winning opening 35 is higher in the high-accuracy and low-base state than in the low-accuracy and high-base state). Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, by forming a flow path that does not reach the second large winning opening 35 unless it passes through the second starting port 21 (without entering the ball), 2 The effect of opening / closing control of the start port 21 is made more effective.

  Further, in the present embodiment, since the second start port 21 is configured to be hardly opened in the low-accuracy base state where a small hit game can occur (it may be configured not to be opened at all), the small hit It is difficult to adjust the rate of entering the second big winning opening 35 when a game is generated by entering the second starting port 21. In view of this, by providing a third out port 34c between the second starting port 21 and the second large winning port 35, and making it possible to adjust the rate of entering the third out port 34c, the second large winning a prize is obtained. The entrance rate to the mouth 35 can be adjusted.

  In addition, even if it is the same right-handed game, the game ball is inserted into the second starting port 21 and the ball is almost maintained (including slight increase or decrease) (or the rate of decrease of the ball is suppressed). However, a state where a game is played in the expectation that the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination will be a big hit (an advantageous big hit) (a high base state), and a game ball is inserted into the third starting port 26 to make a small A game state (high probability low) with the expectation that the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination will be a big hit (advantageous big hit) while entering the second big prize opening 35 at the time of winning and increasing the holding ball Base state), and diversify gameplay. This also makes it possible to enhance the gaming interest. It should be noted that for the player, the gaming state is more advantageous in the high-accuracy and low-base state in which the holding ball can be increased than in the high-base state. In addition, while continuing the right-handed game, it is possible to shift between a high base state (low-accuracy high-base state or high-accuracy high-base state) and a high-accuracy low base state. Diversify and enhance the entertainment amusement.

  In addition, the start gate 29 is also used as the gate 28, and is provided at the most upstream in the right game area 3B. As a result, when the big hit waiting state is established, the second starting port 21 or the like does not block the passage to the start gate 29, and allows the game ball to pass through the start gate 29 at an arbitrary timing to start the big hit game. It becomes possible to do. The start gate 29 and the gate 28 may be provided separately. In this case, the start gate 29 may be upstream or downstream of the gate 28. It is necessary to provide upstream from the 2 start port 21, the 3rd start port 26, and the second big prize opening 35.

  In addition, when a right-handed game is to be performed, the firing direction indicator 47 is controlled to be lit in a predetermined manner to notify that the game should be fired to the right game area. Further, when the left game is to be played, the firing direction indicator 47 is turned on (display controlled) in a predetermined manner to notify that the left game area should be fired. Specifically, the firing direction indicator 47 includes two “yz” LEDs, and indicates the firing direction by turning on the LEDs according to the gaming state. For example, in the low base state, it is possible to notify that it should be fired to the left game area as a display mode in which both LEDs are turned off such as “y □ z □” (for example, □: off, ■: on). it can. Further, in the high base state, it is possible to notify that the right game area should be fired as a display mode in which both LEDs are lit, such as “y ■ z ■” (for example, □: off, ■: on). it can.

  Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state when the variation display of the identification information (special symbol, production symbol) is performed is “low probability low base state”, “high probability low base state”, “ It is possible to control either “low accuracy high base state” or “high accuracy high base state”. Of these, the low accuracy low base state is also referred to as “normal gaming state”, and the high accuracy low base state is It is also called “specific game state”.

[Main control main processing]
Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 (control processing by the main control unit) will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the counter, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM of the main control board 80. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads and executes the main control main process program shown in FIG. 10 from the ROM of the main control board 80. . As shown in FIG. 10, in the main control main process, initial setting is first performed (S101). In the initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU setting of the main control board 80, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) setting, various flags, status and counter Perform a reset. The initial value of the flag is “0”, that is, “OFF”, the initial value of the status is “1”, and the initial value of the counter is “0”. The initial setting (S101) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter. In the examples and drawings, the normal symbol is “normal”, the special symbol is “special”, the first special symbol is “special 1” or “first special”, and the second special symbol is “special”. 2 ”and“ second special drawing ”.

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

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

[Interrupt processing]
Next, the interrupt process (S105) will be described with reference to FIG. In the interrupt process (S105), an output process (S201) is first executed. In the output process (S201), commands (control signals) set in an output buffer provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like. To do. The command and the like output here include information regarding the gaming state, special symbol success / failure determination, symbol as a jackpot type, variation pattern, and the like. The command is composed of, for example, 2-byte information. The upper 1 byte is information regarding the type of command, and the lower 1 byte is information regarding the content of the command.

  In the input process (S202) performed after the output process (S201), various sensors (a first start port sensor 20a, a second start port sensor 21a, a third start port sensor 26a) that are mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1. The detection signals detected by the first grand prize opening sensor 30a, the second big prize opening sensor 35a, the general ball opening sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 5) are read and stored as prize ball information in the output buffer of the RAM. Further, a detection signal from a lower plate full switch for detecting the fullness of the extra ball receiving tray 62 (also referred to as “lower plate”) is also fetched and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as lower plate full data.

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

  Following normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S203), starting port sensor detection processing (S204), starting ball entry processing (S205), ordinary diagram motion processing (S206), special symbol 1 motion processing (S207) ), Special figure 2 operation processing (S208), reserved ball number processing (S209), and power-off monitoring processing (S210). Thereafter, other various processes (S211) are executed, and the interrupt process (S105) is terminated. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80 (main control unit), the processes of S102 to S104 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 10), and the interrupt pulse is input. Then (after about 4 msec), the interrupt process (S105) is executed again. In the output process (S201) of the interrupt process (S105) executed again, the command set in the RAM output buffer in the previous interrupt process (S105) is output.

[Starting port sensor detection processing]
Next, the start port sensor detection process (S204) will be described with reference to FIG. In the start port sensor detection process (S204), first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a (S301). If it is determined that the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S301), then the number of normal symbol holding balls (the number of normal symbol holding balls, specifically, the counter for counting the number of holding the general symbol holding in the RAM) It is determined whether or not (value) is 4 or more (S302). On the other hand, if it is determined in S301 that the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S301), the process proceeds to S305.

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

  In S305, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 20 or the second start port 21, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 20a or the second start port sensor 21a. Determine (S305). If it is determined in S305 that no game ball has entered the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 (NO in S305), the process proceeds to S309. On the other hand, when it is determined in S305 that a game ball has entered the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 (YES in S305), the number of special figure 1 hold balls (the number of first special figure hold, specifically, In step S306, it is determined whether or not the value of the counter for counting the number of first special figure reservations provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80 has reached four (upper limit number). If it is determined in S306 that the number of special figure 1 reserved balls has reached four (YES in S306), the process proceeds to S309. If it is determined in S306 that the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is less than four (NO in S306), 1 is added to the number of stored special figure 1 reserved balls (S307), and special figure 1 related random numbers are acquired. Processing is performed (S308), and the process proceeds to S309.

  In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value of the special symbol success / failure determination random number counter (label-TRND-A) stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM, the jackpot type determination random number The counter value (label-TRND-AS) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (the random number value shown in FIG. 7A), and these acquired random values (acquisition information, special information) The figure acquisition information) is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of special figure 1 reservation balls in the first special figure storage unit 85a.

  In S309, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the third start port 26, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the third start port sensor 26a (S309). If it is determined in S309 that no game ball has entered the third start port 26 (NO in S309), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S309 that a game ball has entered the third starting port 26 (YES in S309), then the number of special figure 2 holding balls (the number of second special figure holdings, specifically the main control) It is determined whether or not the value of the counter for counting the number of second special figure reservations provided in the RAM of the unit 80 has reached four (upper limit number) (S310). If it is determined in S310 that the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has reached four (YES in S310), the process ends. When it is determined in S310 that the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is less than four (NO in S310), "1" is added to the number of stored special figure 2 reserved balls (S311), and special figure 2 relations A random number acquisition process is performed (S312), and the process ends.

  In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S312), as in the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value of the special symbol success / failure determination counter stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM. (Label-TRND-A), the value of the jackpot type determination random number counter (Label-TRND-AS), and the value of the variation pattern random number counter (Label-TRND-T1) are acquired (shown in FIG. 7A). Random number) and the obtained random number values are stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved figure 2 reserved balls in the second figure reserved storage unit 85b.

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

  In S316, the latest acquired random number value (acquired information) acquired in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) in the immediately preceding start sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit is read ( S316). Next, the acquired random number value related to the read second special symbol is determined (S317). In S317, the value of the random number counter for special symbol success / failure determination (the random number for special symbol success / failure determination) among the acquired random number values read out is a big hit according to the current gaming state (low probability state or high probability state) It is determined whether or not it is off (preliminary determination), and if the result of the determination is a big hit, the type of big hit is further determined (preliminary determination). The determination (preliminary determination) in S317 is a preliminary determination (so-called “hold prefetching”) in which the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 is held (determination of whether or not the big hit is made) is performed prior to the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 is determined in the processing shown in FIG. ]).

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

  Next, in S318, game information (preliminary determination information) related to the determination result in S317, specifically, information indicating whether or not the random number value for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct matches the jackpot determination value (jackpot information), Information indicating the value of the jackpot type determination random number counter (random number for jackpot type determination) (hit type information), information indicating whether the special symbol success / failure determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value (small hit information) ), Command data including information indicating the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (fluctuation pattern random number value) and the like are generated as a special figure 2 starting ball entering command, and the command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S318). In addition, as a special figure 2 start entering command, a part or all of the special figure 2 acquisition random number value read in S316 may be transmitted to the sub control board as it is, or the special figure 2 acquisition random number value may be transmitted. The game information acquired based on the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number (for example, the above-described variation pattern information, etc.) may be transmitted.

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

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

  Next, in S319, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 has increased by “1” as in the process related to the special figure 2 described above (S319). If it is determined that the number of special figure 1 reserved balls has increased by “1” (YES in S319), the process proceeds to S321. This corresponds to the case where “1” is added to the number of special figure 1 reserved balls in S311 in the start port sensor detection process (S204) based on the game ball entering the first start port. On the other hand, if it is determined in S319 that the special figure 1 number of reserved balls has not increased (NO in S319), the process is terminated as it is. The processing of S321 to S323 is the same processing as that of S316 to S318 described above with reference to FIG. That is, the latest acquired random number value (acquired information) acquired in the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312) in the start port sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit is read (S321), A prior determination is made for the read acquired random number value (S322). Then, command data including game information related to this pre-determination is generated as a special FIG. 1 start entering command, and the command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S323). Note that the prior determination (holding prefetching) in S322 is performed prior to the determination of the success / failure in the special figure 1 success / failure determination process described later.

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

[Normal symbol standby processing]
Next, the normal symbol standby process (S402) will be described with reference to FIG. In the normal symbol standby process (S402), first, it is determined whether or not the number of held balls of the normal symbol is “0” (S501). If it is determined that “0” is determined in S501 (YES in S501), the processing Finish. On the other hand, if it is determined in S501 that it is not “0” (NO in S501), a normal symbol success / failure determination process described later is performed (S502), and then a normal symbol variation pattern selection process is performed (S503). In the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, referring to the ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 8 (D), if the gaming state is the high base state (state B), the normal symbol variation time is 1 second. Select the symbol variation pattern. On the other hand, if the gaming state is the low base state (states A and C), the normal symbol variation pattern with the normal symbol variation time of 3 seconds is selected. Following the normal symbol variation pattern selection process (S503), a normal symbol random number shift process (to be described later) is performed (S504), then a normal symbol variation start process is performed (S505), and the process ends. In the normal symbol variation start process (S505), the normal symbol variation display is started with the normal symbol variation pattern selected in S503, and the normal operation status is set to “2”. In the normal symbol variation start process, a normal symbol variation start command is set to notify the sub-control board 90 of the start of variation of the normal symbol.

[Normal symbol success / failure determination processing]
Next, the normal symbol success / failure determination process (S502) will be described with reference to FIG. In the normal symbol success / failure determination process (S502), first, the value (label-TRND-H) of the normal symbol success / failure determination random number counter stored in the general symbol hold storage unit is read (S601). Next, it is determined whether or not the state B flag is ON, that is, whether or not the gaming state is a high base state (a low probability high base state or a high probability high base state) (S602). If it is determined in S602 that the state B flag is ON, that is, it is in the high base state (YES in S602), the state B table (the hit determination) in the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the winning is based on the high-probability normalization determination based on the value “0” to “238”) (S604), and the process proceeds to S605. That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the read random number counter for normal symbol appropriateness determination (label-TRND-H) matches any of the hit determination values.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S602 that the state B flag is not ON, that is, it is determined that the low base state is set (NO in S602), the state A (state C) in the normal symbol determination table shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it is a hit based on the low-probability normal / failure determination based on the table (the hit determination value is “0” to “119”) (S603), and the process proceeds to S605. Then, in S605, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal map win / fail determination (S603, S604) is a hit (per normal map) (S605), and if it is determined to be out (NO in S605), the display is stopped. A normal symbol (unusual symbol) is determined (S606), and the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning (per normal map) is determined in S605 (YES in S605), the normal symbol per display to be stopped (per symbol in the general pattern) is determined (S607), and the per-normal symbol flag is turned ON (S608). ) Finish the process.

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

[Normal symbol change processing]
Next, the normal symbol changing process (S404) will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 18, in the normal symbol changing process (S404), it is first determined whether or not the normal symbol change time has elapsed (S801), and if it is determined that it has not elapsed (NO in S801), the processing is performed. Finish. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has passed (YES in S801), the normal symbol fluctuation stop command is set (S802), the normal symbol movement status is set to “3” (S803), and then the normal symbol fluctuation display is displayed. Other processing such as stopping at a display result (a hit normal symbol or a missing normal symbol) according to the determination result of the random number for normal symbol success / failure determination is performed (S804), and the processing ends.

[Normal symbol confirmation processing]
Next, the normal symbol determination process (S406) will be described with reference to FIG. In the normal symbol determination process (S406), first, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol hit flag is ON (S901). If it is determined that the usual figure hit flag is not ON (NO in S901), the ordinary figure operation status is set to "1" (S905), and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal hit flag is ON (YES in S901), it is then determined whether or not the state B flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in the high base state (S902). If it is determined in S902 that the state B flag is ON (YES in S902), an opening pattern for state B (for high base state) is set as an opening pattern for the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21). (S903), the process proceeds to S904. The opening pattern for state B (for high base state) is an opening pattern that repeats opening for 1.8 seconds three times as described above. Therefore, “3” is set in the second start port opening counter that counts the number of times the second start port 21 is opened.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the state B flag is not ON (NO in S902), the opening pattern for the state A and the state C (for the low base state) is opened as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21). A pattern is set (S906), and the process proceeds to S904. The opening pattern for state A and state C (for the low base state) is an opening pattern in which 0.9 seconds are opened three times as described above. Therefore, “3” is set in the second start port opening counter. In S904, the normal operation status is set to “4” (S904), and this process is terminated.

[Normal electric equipment processing]
Next, the ordinary electric accessory processing (S407) will be described with reference to FIG. In the ordinary electric accessory processing (S407), first, it is determined whether or not the end-of-common-use flag is ON (S1001). The normal hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second start port 21 has ended in the auxiliary game executed as a win. If it is determined that the normal flag end flag is not ON (NO in S1001), it is determined whether or not the second start port 21 is being opened (S1002). If it is determined in S1002 that the second start port is not open (NO in S1002), it is then determined whether or not it is time to open the second start port 21 (S1003). If determined (NO in S1003), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S1003 that it is time to open the second start port (YES in S1003), control for opening the second start port is executed (S1004), and the process is terminated. If it is determined in S1002 that the second start port 21 is being opened (YES in S1002), whether or not it is time to close the second start port 21 (that is, after the second start port 21 is opened) Whether or not a predetermined opening time has elapsed is determined (S1005). If it is determined that it is not the closing timing of the second start port (NO in S1005), the process ends. If it is determined in S1005 that the second start port is closed (YES in S1005), the second start port 21 is closed (closed) (S1006), and the value of the second start port open counter is set. Is decremented by 1 (S1007), and the process proceeds to S1008.

  In S1008, it is determined whether or not the value of the second start port opening counter is “0” (S1008). If it is determined in S1008 that the value of the opening counter is not “0” (NO in S1008), the process is finished as it is to open the second start port 21 again. On the other hand, if it is determined in S1008 that the value of the release counter is “0” (YES in S1008), the base game end process is performed to end the auxiliary game (S1009), and the base map end flag is set ( S1010), the process ends. The second start port opening counter becomes “0” when the second start port 21 is opened (opening operation of the movable member 23) three times in the state B (high base state). In the state C (low base state), when the second start port 21 is opened three times, it becomes “0”. On the other hand, if it is determined in S1001 that the end flag per map is ON (YES in S1001), the opening operation of the second start port 21 for the number of times set in S903 or S906 has ended. Then, the usual figure end flag is turned OFF (S1011), the ordinary figure flag is turned OFF (S1012), the ordinary figure operation status is set to "1" (S1013), and the process is terminated. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the normal symbol standby process (S402) is executed again as the normal operation process (FIG. 14).

[Special Figure 1 Operation Processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the special figure 1 operation process (S207) following the normal operation process (S206). This special figure 1 operation process will be described with reference to FIGS. In the special figure 1 operation process (S207), as shown in FIG. 21, the process related to the special symbol display unit 41 and the big prize apparatus (the first big prize apparatus 31 and the second big prize apparatus 36) is divided into five stages. "Special figure 1 operation status 1, 2, 3, 4, 5" is assigned to each of these stages. If “Special figure 1 operation status” is “1” (YES in S1101), special symbol 1 standby processing is performed (S1102), and “Special figure 1 operation status” is “2”. (NO in S1101, YES in S1103), perform special symbol 1 fluctuation processing (S1104), and if “Special figure 1 operation status” is “3” (both NO in S1101 and S1103, YES in S1105) ), Special symbol 1 confirmation processing (S1106) is performed, and when “Special figure 1 operation status” is “4” (NO in S1101, S1103, S1105, YES in S1107), special electric as a big hit game The accessory processing 1 (S1108) is performed, and when the “special figure 1 operation status” is “5” (S1101, S1103, S1105, and S1107 are all NO), the processing ends. The special figure 1 operation status is “1” in the initial setting. In addition, since the small bonus is not set as a result of the first special symbol success / failure determination, the special electric accessory processing 2 is not executed in the special figure 1 operation process, but the small bonus is set as a result of the first special symbol successful / bad determination. May be. In this case, when the “special figure 1 operation status” is “5”, the special electric accessory processing 2 as the small hit game is executed.

[Special symbol 1 waiting process]
Next, the special symbol 1 standby process (S1102) will be described with reference to FIG. In the special symbol 1 standby process (S1102), first, it is determined whether or not the number of retained balls (that is, the number of retained balls in Special Figure 1) at the first start port 20 is “0” (S1201). If it is determined in S1201 that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is “0”, that is, there is no memory of the random number counter value acquired based on the entry to the first starting port 20 (YES in S1201), then Then, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 is in game (S1207). If it is determined in S1207 that the special figure 2 is playing a game (YES in S1207), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S1207 that the special figure 2 is not playing (NO in S1207), the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is being processed as a standby screen (during execution of a customer-waiting demo screen). (S1208). If it is determined that the standby screen is displayed (YES in S1208), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S1208 that the standby screen is not displayed (NO in S1208), standby screen setting processing for displaying the standby screen is executed (S1209), and the processing is terminated.

  If it is determined in S1201 that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not “0”, that is, there is at least one random number counter value acquired based on the ball entering the first starting port 20 (in S1201) NO), special figure 1 success / failure determination process (S1203), special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1204), special figure 1 random number shift process (S1205), and special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1206) to be described later. Here, “Special figure 2 (second special symbol) is not playing” means that special figure 2 is not in a variable display (including a fixed stop display time) and the special figure 2 holding ball number is “0”. Means that. Of course, it means that the big hit game and the small hit game according to the special figure 2 are not executed.

[Special Figure 1 Win / Fail Decision Processing]
Next, the special figure 1 determination processing (S1203) will be described with reference to FIG. In the special figure 1 success / failure determination process (S1203), first, the determination value is stored in the lowest area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a of the RAM (that is, the RAM area corresponding to the first special figure reservation). The value (label-TRND-A) of the special symbol adequacy determination random number counter (labeled-TRND-A) is read (S1601). Next, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 big hit fluctuation flag is ON, that is, whether or not the second special symbol is executing the fluctuation display related to the big hit (S1602). If it is determined in S1602 that the special figure 2 big hit fluctuation flag is ON (YES in S1602), the process proceeds to S1607.

  That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, when one of the special symbols is executing the variable display related to the big hit, in the determination of whether the other special symbol is successful or not, it is not determined whether or not it is a big hit. It is either off (that is, it is not determined to be a big hit). In addition, since it does not have a small hit as a result of the first special symbol success / failure determination, when the second special symbol is executing the variable display related to the big hit, the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination executed during that time is: Everything is off. If it is determined in S1602 that the special figure 2 big hit fluctuation flag is not ON, that is, the second special symbol does not execute the fluctuation display related to the big hit (NO in S1602), then whether or not the probability change flag is ON, that is, It is determined whether or not the state is a high probability state (S1603). In S1603, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not ON, that is, in a low probability state (NO in S1603), the big hit determination for the normal state (for the low probability state) in the big hit determination table (FIG. 8A) Based on the table (the big hit determination values are “3” and “397”), the determination is made (S1604). On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON (YES in S1603), the success / failure determination is performed based on the jackpot determination table for the high probability state in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 8A) (S1605). In the jackpot determination table for the high probability state, the jackpot determination values are “3”, “5”, “7”, “311”, “313”, “317”, “337”, “397”, “449”. , “503”.

  In S1606, it is determined whether or not the result of the big hit determination (S1604, S1605) is “big hit” (S1606). AS) is read out, the jackpot type is determined based on the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 8B (S1608), the jackpot symbol is determined based on the value of the random number for determining the jackpot type (S1609), FIG. 1 The big hit fluctuation flag is set to ON (S1610), and the process is terminated. In the case of determination of success / failure related to the first special symbol, the jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol, and in the case of determination of success / failure related to the second special symbol, it is for the second special symbol. The jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table. Further, when it is determined that the first special symbol (Special Figure 1) is a big hit, any one of 15R first big hit, 4R second big hit, 4R third big hit, and 4R fourth big hit is executed. . If it is determined that the second special symbol (special figure 2) is a big hit, one of 15R fifth big hit, 2R sixth big hit, and 2R seventh big hit is executed (see FIG. 8 (B)). On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the big hit determination (S1604, S1605) is not “big hit” (NO in S1606), the process proceeds to S1607. In S1607, the off symbol is determined (S1607), and the process ends.

  Here, in the first embodiment, as the big hit fluctuation flag, the first special big hit fluctuation flag indicating that the first special symbol is executing the fluctuation display related to the big hit (the fluctuation display in which the big hit symbol is stopped). And a second big hit fluctuation flag indicating that the second special symbol is executing a fluctuation display related to the big hit (fluctuation display in which the big hit symbol is stopped), and the main control unit 80 A flag corresponding to the big hit fluctuation flag storage means provided in the RAM is set. In addition, as the small hit variation flag, a second small hit variation flag indicating that the second special symbol is executing a variation display related to the small hit (a variation display in which the small hit symbol is stopped). The flag corresponding to the small hit fluctuation flag storage means provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80 is set. When the big hit fluctuation flag is set for one special symbol (that is, when the fluctuation display related to the big hit is being displayed), in the other special symbol winning / no-going determination, processing for determining whether or not the big hit is made is performed. Not performed. In other words, control is not performed in which both special symbols execute the variable display related to the jackpot in parallel. Thereby, it is possible to prevent a situation in which an excessively large amount of game profit is given to the player in a very short time, and to appropriately suppress the gambling.

[Special Figure 1 Variation Pattern Selection Processing]
In the special symbol 1 standby process (FIG. 22), after the special figure 1 success / failure determination process (S1203), a special figure 1 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1204). As shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1204), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is state A (whether or not it is a low probability low base state) (S1701). If it is determined in S1701 that the state is A (YES in S1701), it is then determined whether or not the special figure 1 big hit fluctuation flag is ON (S1702), and the special figure 1 big hit fluctuation flag is ON. If it is determined (YES in S1702), the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) is referenced with reference to the state A big hit table (the portion corresponding to state A and big hit in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). A variation pattern is selected based on (S1703). If the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined. In the first embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P1 to P3 having different lengths of variation time is selected by the state A big hit table.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the special figure 1 big hit fluctuation flag is not ON (NO in S1702), it is then determined whether the number of reserved balls (reserved number) is either 1 or 2 (S1705). If it is determined in S1705 that the number of holds is 1 or 2 (YES in S1705), the state A first hold number detachment table (state A in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 1 and 2), the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1). In the first embodiment, the variation patterns P4 to P7 are selected.

  Further, when it is determined in S1705 that the number of holds is neither 1 nor 2, that is, the number of holds is either 3 or 4 (NO in S1705), the state A second hold number removal table (see FIG. 9, a variation pattern is selected on the basis of the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the state A and out of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. As a result, when the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is “3” or “4”, the variation time is shorter than when the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol is “1” or “2”. There is a high probability that a variation pattern will be selected. In the first embodiment, the variation patterns P8 to P11 are selected. Thereby, the function of the shortening variation according to the number of reserved balls works, and the average variation time is shortened.

  If it is determined in S1701 that the gaming state is not state A (low probability low base state) (NO in S1701), then whether the gaming state is state B (low probability high base state, high probability high base state) Is determined (S1708). If it is determined in S1708 that the state is B (S1708), it is then determined whether or not the special figure 1 big hit fluctuation flag is ON (S1709), and if the special figure 1 big hit fluctuation flag is ON (S1709) S1709: YES), referring to the state B big hit table (the portion corresponding to state B and big hit in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9), the fluctuation is based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label -TRND-T1) Select a pattern (S1710). In the first embodiment, the variation patterns P15 to P16 are selected. If it is determined in S1709 that the special figure 1 big hit fluctuation flag is OFF (NO in S1709), refer to the state B departure table (the portion corresponding to state B and out of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). Then, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1711). In the first embodiment, the variation patterns P17 to P19 are selected.

  If it is determined in S1708 that the gaming state is not state B (low probability high base state, high probability high base state), that is, the gaming state is state C (high probability low base state) (NO in S1708) Next, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 big hit fluctuation flag is ON (S1712), and if it is decided that the special figure 1 big hit fluctuation flag is ON (YES in S1712), the state C big hit table (see FIG. 9). A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the state C and the portion corresponding to the jackpot in the variation pattern table shown (S1710). In the first embodiment, the variation pattern P23 is selected. If it is determined in S1712 that the special figure 1 big hit fluctuation flag is OFF (NO in S1712), refer to the state C departure table (the portion corresponding to state C and out of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). Then, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1714). In the first embodiment, the variation pattern P24 is selected.

  After the variation pattern is selected as described above, the other processing shown in FIG. 24 is executed (S1704), and the processing is terminated. In other processing (S1704), a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set variation pattern designation command is included in a variation start command, which will be described later, and is sent to the sub-control board 90 by output processing (S201).

[Special Figure 1 Random Number Shift Processing]
Next, the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1205) will be described with reference to FIG. In the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1205), first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number is decremented by 1 (S1801). Next, the storage location of the various counter values in the first special figure storage unit 85a is one level lower (for example, the first special figure storage unit 85a is made up of an address space corresponding to addresses "0000" to "0003") , The address “0000” side) (S1802). Then, “0” is set in the highest address space of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a, that is, the RAM corresponding to the fourth special figure reservation is stored (when the upper limit number is stored). The area is cleared to 0 (S1803), and this process ends. After executing the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1205), the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1206) of FIG. 22 is executed. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1206), the special figure 1 operation status is set to "2" and a fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM to start the fluctuation display of the first special symbol.

[Special symbol 1 changing process]
Next, the special symbol 1 changing process (S1104) will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 27, in the special symbol 1 variation processing (S1104), first, the variation time of the special diagram 1 (variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in S1204 of FIG. 22, see FIG. 9) has elapsed. It is determined whether or not (S1901). If it is determined in S1901 that the fluctuation time of special figure 1 has not elapsed (NO in S1901), special figure 1 fluctuation interruption processing is performed (S1914), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in S1901 that the fluctuation time in FIG. 1 has elapsed (YES in S1901), the process proceeds to S1903. In S1903, a special figure 1 fluctuation stop command is set (S1903), and the process proceeds to S1904.

  Next, in S1904, it is determined whether or not the state B flag is ON (S1905). If it is determined in S1904 that the state B flag is ON (YES in S1904), the value of the state B counter (state B variation counter) that counts the number of special symbol variations executed during state B (high base state) 1 is subtracted (S1905), and then it is determined whether or not the value of the state B counter is “0” (S1906). If it is determined in S1906 that the value of the state B counter is “0” (YES in S1906), the state B flag is turned OFF (S1907), and the process proceeds to S1908. By turning off the state B flag, the gaming state shifts from the high base state to the low base state. Specifically, if the low-accuracy high-base state is entered, the low-accuracy low-base state (normal state) is entered. In the high-accuracy base state, “10000” is set in the state B counter. Therefore, even if the counter is subtracted for each change, the value of the state B counter is substantially “0”. Absent. That is, the highly accurate base state is maintained until the next big hit occurs.

  In S1908, the special figure 1 operation status is set to “3” (S1908), and the special symbol fluctuation display is stopped according to the result of the special symbol success / failure determination random number and jackpot type determination random number determination result. The process is performed (S1909), and the process ends.

[Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Suspension Processing]
As shown in FIG. 27 and FIG. 28, the special figure 1 fluctuation interruption process (S1902) is displaying the fluctuation when the big hit game or the small hit game according to the special figure 2 is executed during the fluctuation display of the special figure 1. This is a process of temporarily interrupting the measurement of the variation time of the special symbol 1 and restarting the interrupted measurement when the big hit game or the small hit game ends. As a result, during the execution of the big hit game or the small hit game related to one special symbol, the success / failure determination process or the variable display related to the other special symbol is not executed.

  The special figure 1 fluctuation interruption process (S1902) will be described with reference to FIG. In the special figure 1 fluctuation interruption process (S1902), it is first determined whether or not the special figure 1 interruption flag is ON (S2901). If it is determined that the special figure 1 interruption flag is not ON (NO in S2901), then, FIG. 2 It is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON, that is, whether or not the jackpot game according to the special figure 2 is being executed (S2902). If it is determined in S2902 that the special figure 2 big hit flag is not ON (NO in S2902), then whether or not the special figure 2 small hit flag is ON, that is, the small hit game related to special figure 2 is being executed It is determined whether or not (S2909). When it is determined in S2909 that the special figure 2 small hit flag is not ON, that is, neither the big hit game nor the small hit game according to special figure 2 is executed (NO in S2909), the process is terminated. And the fluctuation display of special figure 1 is continued. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2902 that the special figure 2 big hit flag is ON (YES in S2902) and if it is determined in S2909 that the special figure 2 big hit flag is ON (YES in S2909), the special figure 1 The interruption flag is set to ON (S2903), the measurement of the special figure 1 fluctuation time is interrupted (S2904), and the process is terminated. Thereby, the fluctuation display of special figure 1 can be interrupted temporarily.

  If it is determined in S2901 that the special figure 1 interruption flag is ON, that is, it is already determined that the variable display of the first special symbol is interrupted (YES in S2901), whether or not the special figure 2 big hit flag is ON. Is determined (S2905). If it is determined in S2905 that the special figure 2 jackpot flag is ON (YES in S2905), it is determined that the jackpot game related to the special figure 2 is still being executed, and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2905 that the special figure 2 big hit flag is not ON (NO in S2905), it is then decided whether or not the special figure 2 big hit flag is ON (S2906). If it is determined in S2906 that the special figure 2 small hit flag is ON (YES in S2906), it is determined that the small hit game related to the special figure 2 is still being executed, and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2906 that the special figure 2 small hit flag is not ON (NO in S2906), it is determined that the big hit game or small hit game related to the special figure 2 has ended, and the special figure 1 interruption flag is turned OFF. (S2907), the measurement of the special figure 1 variation time is restarted (S2908), and the process is terminated. Thereby, the change display (time measurement of change time) of the 1st special symbol which was interrupted can be restarted.

  Here, in the first embodiment, as the interruption flag, a special figure 1 interruption flag (also referred to as “first interruption flag”) indicating that the variable display of the first special symbol is being interrupted, and a second special symbol are displayed. A special figure 2 interruption flag (also referred to as “second interruption flag”) indicating that the variable display is interrupted, and a flag corresponding to interruption flag storage means provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80 Is set (stored).

[Special symbol 1 confirmation process]
Next, the special symbol 1 confirmation process (S1106) will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 29, in the special symbol 1 confirmation process (S1106), it is first determined whether or not the special symbol 1 big hit fluctuation flag is ON (S2001). When it is determined that the special figure 1 big hit fluctuation flag is ON (YES in S2001), the special figure 1 big hit fluctuation flag indicating that the big hit fluctuation display related to the first special symbol is being displayed is turned off (S2002). The special figure 1 big hit flag indicating execution of the big hit game related to the special symbol is turned on (S2003), and the process proceeds to S2004. Thereby, in FIG. 1, it can be shown that the fluctuation display related to the big hit is ended (the big hit is confirmed) and the game is shifted to the big hit game.

  In S2004, it is determined whether or not the jackpot type is 15R jackpot (S2004), and if it is determined that it is 15R jackpot (YES in S2004), the round executed during the jackpot game (in the mode of opening once per round, “15” is set to the value of the round counter that counts the number of times of one round (from opening to closing of the big prize opening) (S2005), and a jackpot opening command is set to start the jackpot game (S2006) ), The special figure 1 operation status is set to "4" (S2007), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2004 that it is not 15R big hit (NO in S2004), since the big hit type is 4R big hit, “4” is set to the value of the round counter (S2008), and the process proceeds to S2006. In addition, a stop command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 at the stop timing of the special symbol that is variably displayed. By receiving this stop command, the sub-control board 90 can recognize that the special symbol variation display has been completed. As a result, a big hit standby state is established. Also, if it is determined in S2001 that the special figure 1 big hit fluctuation flag is not ON (NO in S2001), neither big hit game nor small hit game starts, that is, because it is a fluctuation display related to a loss, the special figure 1 operation status Is set to “1” (S2009), and the process ends.

  Here, in the first embodiment, as the big hit flag, a special figure 1 big hit flag ("first big hit flag" indicating that the result of the success / failure determination related to the first special symbol becomes a big hit and the big hit game related to the big hit is being executed. And a special figure 2 jackpot flag (also referred to as a "second jackpot flag") indicating that the result of the success / failure determination relating to the second special symbol is a jackpot and the jackpot game related to the jackpot is being executed. When a big hit game is executed, a big hit flag corresponding to the big hit flag storage means provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80 is set (stored). In addition, as a small hit flag, a special figure 2 small hit flag ("small hit flag") indicating that the result of the determination of whether or not the second special symbol is determined is a small hit and the small hit game related to the small hit is being executed. When a small hit game is executed, a small hit flag corresponding to the small hit flag storage means provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80 is set (stored).

  Here, the round indicator 45 is composed of three LEDs, a 2R lamp, a 4R lamp, and a 15R lamp, and the corresponding lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, when the 4R second big hit is reached, a display mode such as “2RΔ4R ▲ 15RΔ” (for example, ▲: on, Δ: off) is displayed. Next, the special figure 2 operation process (S211) and the like will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 to 39. In the special figure 2 operation process (S211), the special figure 1 operation process (S211) shown in FIGS. Since the processing is performed in the same flow as in S206), the following description is simplified.

[Special Figure 2 Operation Processing]
As shown in FIG. 30, the special figure 2 operation process (S208) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 1 operation process (S207) shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the special figure 2 operation process (S208) after the special figure 1 operation process (S207). The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment can execute the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in parallel by the special figure 1 operation process and the special figure 2 operation process. That is, the digestion of the first special symbol reservation and the digestion of the second special symbol retention ("change display of the first special symbol and change display of the second special symbol", "determination of the first special symbol determination and the second special symbol) The success / failure determination and “)” can be executed in parallel. Further, in the first embodiment, the determination of success / failure based on the entry to the second start opening (second special symbol success / failure determination) is more appropriate to the determination of the success / failure based on the entrance to the first start opening (first special symbol success / failure). Is more likely to be a big hit (a larger amount of profits can be acquired) for the player than the (determination) (FIG. 8B).

  As shown in FIG. 30, similar to the special figure 1 operation process (S207), the process related to the special symbol display unit 41 and the big prize device (the first big prize device 31 and the second big prize device 36) is divided into five stages. “Special figure 2 operation status 1, 2, 3, 4, 5” is assigned to each stage. If “Special figure 2 operation status” is “1” (YES in S1151), special symbol 2 standby processing (S1152) is performed, and “Special figure 2 operation status” is “2”. (NO in S1151, YES in S1153), perform special symbol 2 fluctuation processing (S1154), and if “Special figure 2 operation status” is “3” (NO in S1151 and S1153, YES in S1155) ), Perform special symbol 2 confirmation process (S1156), and if “Special figure 2 operation status” is “4” (NO in S1151, S1153, S1155, YES in S1157), special electric as a big hit game When the special treatment 1 (S1108) is performed and the "Special figure 2 operation status" is "5" (S1151, S1153, S1155, S1157 are all NO), the special electric bonus treatment as a small hit game 2 (S1109) is performed. Note that the special figure 2 operation status is "1" in the initial setting. Since there is a small hit in the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination, the special figure 2 operation process has a special electric accessory process 2 (S1109) which is not included in the special figure 1 operation process.

  Here, the special electric accessory process 1 (S1108) is a process common to the special figure 1 operation process (S206) and the special figure 2 operation process (S211). Only the special figure 2 operation process (S211) is performed. This is because the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment can execute the change display of the first special symbol and the change display of the second special symbol in parallel. This is because it is impossible to execute in parallel with the jackpot game related to 2 special symbols (only one of them can be executed). In this embodiment, the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination does not have a small hit, but as another aspect, the result of the first special symbol correct / incorrect determination may have a small hit. In this case, similarly to the big hit game, the small hit game related to the first special symbol and the small hit game related to the second special symbol are not executable in parallel (only one of them can be executed).

[Special symbol 2 standby processing]
The special symbol 2 standby process (S1152) shown in FIG. 31 is performed in the same flow as the special symbol 1 standby process (S1102) shown in FIG.

[Special Figure 2 Decision Processing]
The special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1253) shown in FIG. 32 is performed in the same flow as the special figure 1 success / failure determination process (S1203) shown in FIG. However, since this process is a process related to the special symbol 2, in S1301, the lowermost area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b of the RAM (that is, the RAM area corresponding to the first one of the second special figure reservation) is stored. The stored special symbol success / failure determination random number counter value (label-TRND-A) is read. In addition, since the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination has a small hit, if it is determined that the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination is not a big hit (S1304), then in S1305, the second special symbol success / failure determination It is determined whether the result of is a small hit (S1305). If it is determined in S1305 that the game is a small hit (YES in S1305), a small hit symbol is determined (S1306), the special figure 2 small hit fluctuation flag is turned ON (S1307), and the process is terminated. The other processes are the same as those in the special figure 1 determination processing (S1203).

[Special Figure 2 Variation Pattern Selection Processing]
As shown in FIGS. 33 and 34, in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1254), the process (S1401 to S1420) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1204) shown in FIGS. )I do. Therefore, detailed description of this process is omitted. However, since this process is a process related to the second special symbol, referring to the column corresponding to the second special symbol of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9, based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1). To select the variation pattern. In addition, since the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination has a small hit, if it is determined that the small hit variation flag is ON, a variation pattern is selected from the small hit table according to the gaming state.

  In state C, the game is performed mainly based on the change display of the second special symbol (second special symbol success / failure determination). Therefore, in state C, the variation pattern (variation time) of the second special symbol is more than the variation pattern of the first special symbol, and the variation pattern of various times (various game effects can be executed) is selected. It is possible. In addition, the variation time of the first special symbol is made longer than the variation time of the second special symbol, thereby reducing the variation efficiency of the first special symbol. On the other hand, in the state A and the state B, the game is performed mainly by the change display of the first special symbol (first special symbol success / failure determination). Therefore, in the state A and the state B, the variation pattern of the first special symbol has more variation patterns (variation time) than the variation pattern of the second special symbol, and the various special effects (various game effects can be obtained). A feasible variation pattern can be selected. Therefore, in the state A and the state B, the variation pattern of the second special symbol is simplified (the number of types is small). Further, the variation time of the second special symbol is configured to be longer than the variation time of the first special symbol, thereby reducing the variation efficiency of the second special symbol.

  In addition, since the state A and the state B are gaming states in which the game is performed mainly with the first special symbol variation display, the second special symbol variation time shortening function is inactivated, and the second special symbol variation time is It is set long. Specifically, in the state A and the state B, when the second special symbol success / failure determination is executed, the variation display time of the second special symbol is set to 110 seconds when the result of the success / failure determination is a big hit. (P12 or P20). This is set to a variation time shorter than the longest variation time set as the variation display time of the first special symbol when the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit in the state A. In state B, the variation time is set to be shorter than the longest variation time set as the variation display time of the first special symbol when the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit.

  In states A and B, the second special symbol success / failure determination is not the main / failure determination, but if a too long variation time is set, the player who performed the success / failure determination for the big hit must execute it. There is a possibility that the game will end. Therefore, when the result of the determination is a big hit, instead of setting a long time variation time unnecessarily, the variation time (the longest one) set in the first special symbol as the subject Set a shorter variation time. As a result, when the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit, a fluctuation time that the player can stand by is set, and the player is disadvantaged such that the profit due to the big hit that is earned cannot be obtained. Absent. Further, since the possibility of generating a big hit is low and the profit obtained is large, such control is performed.

  In the states A and B, when the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination is a small hit, the variation time of the second special symbol is set to 1000 seconds (P13 or P21). This is set to a longer variation time than the longest variation time that can be set for the first special symbol that is the main component in state A. Further, the variation time is set to be longer than the longest variation time that can be set for the first special symbol that is the main component in the state B. Of the variable display time of the second special symbol that is not the subject in the states A and B, when the result of determining whether or not the second special symbol is successful is a small hit, the variable display time is longer than when the big hit and missed. Set.

  Since the states A and B are mainly based on the first special symbol success / failure determination that does not have a small hit in the result of the success / failure determination, it is not desirable that the small hits occur frequently due to the execution of the second special symbol success / failure determination. In addition, if there is a situation where small hits can occur frequently, the malicious player performs the second special symbol success / failure determination in spite of being in a gaming state mainly based on the first special symbol success / failure determination. There is a risk that game profits may be obtained by small hits. For example, there is a possibility that a game profit may be unfairly obtained due to an inappropriate game such as playing a right-handed game in a game state in which a left-handed game should be performed. In order to prevent such a situation, in the states A and B, when the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination that is not the subject is a small hit, by setting the fluctuation time to a long time (longest time), Prevents frequent occurrence of small hits (small hit games). In addition, since there are not so many gaming profits that can be acquired by one small hit game, the player who generated the small hit does not cause much damage.

  Further, in the states A and B, when the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination is out of place, the variation time of the second special symbol is set to 600 seconds (P14 or P22). This is set to a longer variation time than the longest variation time that can be set for the first special symbol that is the main component in state A. Further, the variation time is set to be longer than the longest variation time that can be set for the first special symbol that is the main component in the state B. In addition, the fluctuation display time of the second special symbol which is not the subject in the states A and B is shorter than the case where the determination result of the second special symbol is a small hit, and the fluctuation display time is longer than that when the big hit. Set to. When the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination is out of place, by setting the variation time of the second special symbol to a long time, the variation efficiency of the second special symbol is lowered, and in the gaming state in which the left-handed game should be performed The player is prevented from playing inappropriate games such as right-handed games. As another embodiment, the big hit and miss may be the same variation time (for example, both may be 110 seconds or both may be 600 seconds).

  In the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1254), after the variation pattern is selected, other processing (S1404) is performed, and this processing is completed. In other processing (S1404), a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set variation pattern designation command is included in a variation start command, which will be described later, and is sent to the sub-control board 90 by output processing (S201).

[Special figure 2 random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 35, in the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1255), first, the special figure 2 reserved ball number is decremented by 1 (S1501). Next, the storage location of various counter values in the second special figure holding storage unit 85b is shifted to the lower side (S1502). Then, “0” is set in the uppermost address space of the second special figure holding storage unit 85b, that is, the RAM corresponding to the fourth special figure holding fourth (when the upper limit number is stored). The area is cleared to 0 (S1503), and this process ends. After executing the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1255), the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1256) of FIG. 31 is executed. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1256), the special figure 2 operation status is set to "2" and a special figure 2 fluctuation start command is set in the RAM output buffer to start the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. To do.

[Special symbol 2 changing process]
The special symbol 2 changing process (S1154) shown in FIG. 36 is performed in the same flow (S1951 to S1959) as the special symbol 1 changing process (S1104) shown in FIG. Therefore, detailed description of this process is omitted.

[Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Suspension Processing]
The special figure 2 fluctuation interruption process (S1952) shown in FIG. 37 performs the processes (S2951 to S2959) in the same flow as the special figure 1 fluctuation interruption process (S1902) shown in FIG. Therefore, detailed description of this process is omitted.

[Special symbol 2 confirmation process]
The special symbol 2 confirmation process (S1156) shown in FIG. 38 is performed in the same flow as the special symbol 1 confirmation process (S1106) shown in FIG. 29 (S2051 to S2067). Therefore, detailed description of this process is omitted. However, since the special symbol 2 confirmation process (S1156) is a process related to the special figure 2, the special symbol 1 confirmation process (S1106) is different from the big hit type (round counter setting process) and the special figure 2 small hit fluctuation flag. The processing when it is determined to be ON is different as shown in FIG.

[Special electric equipment processing 1 (big hit game)]
Next, the special electric accessory processing 1 (S1108) will be described with reference to FIG. In the special electric accessory process 1 (S1108), first, a jackpot game start process to be described later is executed (S2101), and the process proceeds to S2102. In S2102, it is determined whether or not the big hit start flag is ON (S2102). If it is determined that the big hit start flag is not ON (NO in S2102), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2102 that the big hit start flag is ON (YES in S2102), it is next determined whether or not the big hit end flag is ON (S2105). Here, the big hit start flag is a flag that is turned on when the player launches a game ball to the right game area 3B at an arbitrary timing and passes the game ball to the start gate 29 in the big hit standby state. . After the special symbol is confirmed and stopped with the big hit symbol and the big hit is made, the big ball start flag is turned on by passing the game ball through the start gate, and the big hit game proceeds (round game starts). Here, after the big hit, when the game ball is not passed through the start gate 29, the gaming machine is maintained in the big hit standby state where the big hit can be executed. During this time, the player can leave the seat and take a rest such as a toilet, drinks, and telephone. Then, after the end of the break, it is possible to advance the big hit game by firing the game ball at any timing of the player and passing the game ball through the start gate 29. The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the big winning device (first big winning device 31) is all ended (the big hit game is ended) in the big hit game.

  If it is determined in S2103 that the big hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2103), then it is determined whether or not the big winning opening (first big winning opening 30) is open (S2104), and is determined not to be open. If it is (NO in S2104), is it time to open the grand prize opening (first grand prize opening 30) (round start time), that is, has it reached the time to pass the start gate 29 and start the first round? Alternatively, it is determined whether the time of the interval between rounds has elapsed and the time for starting the next round (next release) has come (S2105). If it is determined in S2105 that it is not the round start time (NO in S2105), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2105 that it is the time to start the round (YES in S2105), a round start command is set (S2106), a special winning opening release process is performed (S2107), and the process ends. Thereby, the 1st big winning opening 30 is opened according to the opening pattern (refer to Drawing 6) according to the kind of jackpot.

  If it is determined in S2104 that the grand prize opening (first big prize opening 30) is being opened (YES in S2104), the number of balls entered into the big prize opening in the round is the maximum number of balls that are specified (this implementation) In Example 1, it is determined whether or not the number has reached 10 per round (S2111). If it is determined that the prescribed number of balls (10) has not been reached (NO in S2111), then whether or not it is time to close the big prize opening (first big prize opening 30), that is, the big prize opening It is determined whether or not a predetermined opening time (see FIG. 6) has elapsed since the opening of (S2112). If it is determined in S2112 that the opening time of the special winning opening has not elapsed (NO in S2112), the process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2111 that the specified number of balls has been reached (10) (YES in S2111), or if it is determined that the opening time of the big winning opening has elapsed (YES in S2112), That is, when it is determined that one of the two round end conditions is satisfied, a process of closing the big prize opening (first big prize opening 30) is performed (S2113). Next, the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2114), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is “0” (S2115). If it is determined in S2115 that the value of the round counter is not “0” (NO in S2115), the process ends to start the next round.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2115 that the value of the round counter is “0” (YES in S2115), a jackpot ending command is set as a jackpot ending process to end the jackpot game (S2116), and the jackpot ending period Is started (S2117), the big hit end flag is turned ON (S2118), and the process is terminated. If it is determined in S2105 that the big hit end flag is ON (YES in S2103), since the final round has ended, it is next determined whether or not the big hit ending period has passed (S2119). If it is determined in S2119 that the predetermined ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2119), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2119 that the ending period has passed (YES in S2119), the big hit end flag is turned off (S2120), the game state setting process described later is performed (S2121), and the big hit flag is turned off (S2122). Then, the big hit start flag is turned OFF (S2123), special figure operation status setting processing 1 described later is performed (S2124), and the processing is terminated.

[Big hit game start processing]
Next, the big hit game start process (S2101) will be described with reference to FIG. In the big hit game start process (S2101), first, it is determined whether or not the big hit start flag is ON (S2151), and it is determined that the big hit start flag is not ON, that is, the start gate 29 is not yet passed in the big hit standby state. If (NO in S2151), then it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S2152). If it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON (YES in S2152), the probability variation flag is turned OFF (S2102). Transition to processing. In S2154, it is determined whether or not the state B flag is ON (S2103). If it is determined that the state B flag is ON (YES in 2154), the state B flag is turned OFF (S2104), and the process proceeds to S2156. . In other words, during execution of the big hit game, the probability change flag and the state B flag are turned OFF before the start of the big hit game (round game) in order to control the low probability state and the low base state.

  If it is determined in S2152 that the probability variation flag is not ON (NO in S2152), the process proceeds to S2154 without turning the probability variation flag OFF. If it is determined in S2154 that the state B flag is not ON (NO in S2154), the process proceeds to S2156 without turning off the state B flag. In S2156, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the start gate (S2156). If it is determined that the game has passed through the start gate (YES in S2156), a big hit game is started (round game is opened). The big hit start flag is set to ON (S2157), and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2156 that the vehicle has not passed through the start gate (NO in S2156), the process ends. As a result, the gaming machine is continued in the big hit waiting state. If it is determined in S2151 that the jackpot start flag is ON, that is, if it is determined that the jackpot game has already been started (S2151), the process ends. Thereby, the player can start (promote) the big hit game at an arbitrary timing.

[Game state setting process]
Next, the game state setting process (S2121) will be described with reference to FIG. In the game state setting process (S2121), first, it is determined whether or not the big hit game that has ended this time is related to a probable big hit (S2201). In this embodiment, as described above, 5 types of 15R first big hit, 4R second big hit, 4R third big hit, 15R fifth big hit, 4R sixth big hit are probable big hits. In S2201, these big hit games are It is determined whether any of the five types is applicable. If it is determined that it is a probable big hit (S2201: YES), the probability change flag is turned ON (S2202), and then the finished big hit game is either 4R third big hit or 4R sixth big hit. It is determined whether or not there is (S2203).

  In S2203, when it is determined that the finished big hit game is either 4R third big hit or 4R sixth big hit (YES in S2203), the state B flag is turned ON (S2204), and the state B counter is set to “10000”. Set (S2205) and finish the process. As a result, the high base state is set up to 10000 times at the maximum after the big hit game is finished, and the high base state is established. The special symbol fluctuation display cannot be executed 10,000 times during the business day of the amusement store, so setting the state B counter to “10000” effectively generates the next big hit. This means that the high base state (state B) is continued. It should be noted that the control may be performed after setting the number of times such as “10000” times in the state B to maintain the high base state (state) until the next big hit.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S2203 that the finished big hit game is neither 4R third big hit or 4R sixth big hit (NO in S2203), that is, the finished big hit game is 15R first big hit, 4R second big hit, Alternatively, if it is determined that it is one of the 15R fifth big hits (NO in S2203), the processing is ended while the state B flag remains OFF. Thereby, the gaming state after the end of the big hit game becomes a highly accurate low base state.

  In S2201, if it is determined that it is not a probable big hit, that is, a low probability big hit (low probability big hit, normal big hit) (NO in S2201), the state B flag is turned ON (S2206), and the state B counter “100” is set (S2207), and the process ends. As a result, the high base state is set 100 times after the big hit game ends, and the low probability high base state is obtained.

[Special figure operation status setting process 1]
Next, the special figure operation status setting process 1 (S2124) will be described with reference to FIG. In the special figure operation status setting process 1 (S2124), first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 big hit flag is ON (S3001), and the special figure 1 big hit flag is ON, that is, the big hit game generated this time is a special symbol. If it is determined that the operation is related to 1 (YES in S3001), the special figure 1 big hit flag is turned OFF (S3002), the special figure 1 operation status is set to "1" (S3003), and the process is terminated. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol 1 standby process is executed again as the special figure 1 operation process. On the other hand, when it is determined in S3001 that the special figure 1 big hit flag is not ON, that is, the special figure 2 big hit flag is ON, that is, the big hit game generated this time is related to the special symbol 2 (NO in S3001). ), The special figure 2 big hit flag is turned off (S3004), the special figure 2 operation status is set to "1" (S3005), and the process is terminated. Thus, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol 2 standby process is executed again as the special figure 2 operation process.

[Special electric equipment processing 2 (small hit game)]
Next, the special electric accessory process 2 (S1109) will be described with reference to FIG. In the special electric accessory processing 2 (S1109), it is first determined whether or not the small hit end flag is ON (S2301). The small hitting end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the big winning device (second big winning device 36) has ended in the small hit game. If it is determined that the small hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2301), it is determined whether or not the big winning opening (second big winning opening 35) is being opened (S2302). If it is determined in S2302 that the big prize opening is not open (NO in S2302), whether or not it is time to open the big prize opening (second big prize opening 35), that is, the opening time per unit has elapsed Then, it is determined whether or not the time for starting the first opening operation has been reached, or the time for the interval between the plurality of times of opening has elapsed and the time for starting the next opening operation has been reached (S2303). . As for the small hit game, regardless of passing the start gate, the small hit game (opening operation) starts after a predetermined time elapses after the fixed stop symbol is displayed. That is, the player can arbitrarily determine the start time of the big hit game by the start gate, but cannot arbitrarily determine the start time of the small hit game.

  If it is determined in S2303 that it is not the time to open the special winning opening (NO in S2303), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2303 that it is time to open the big prize opening (YES in S2303), the second big prize opening 35 is opened according to the small hit opening pattern (see FIG. 6) (S2304). Finish. If it is determined in S2302 that the big prize opening (second big prize opening 35) is being opened (YES in S2302), the number of balls entered into the big prize opening during six opening operations, that is, six times It is determined whether or not the total number of game balls that have entered in the opening operation has reached the prescribed maximum number of balls (10 in this embodiment) (S2306). If it is determined in S2306 that the specified number of balls has not been reached (10) (NO in S2306), whether or not it is time to close the big prize opening, that is, the predetermined prize is opened after the big prize opening is opened. It is determined whether or not the opening time (see FIG. 6) has elapsed (S2307). If it is determined in S2307 that the opening time of the special winning opening has not elapsed (NO in S2307), the process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of balls entered into the grand prize opening during the six opening operations has reached the prescribed number of balls (10) (YES in S2306), the big prize opening (second grand prize) The mouth 35) is closed (S2314), and the process proceeds to the small hit end processing of S2311. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2307 that the opening time of the big prize opening has elapsed (YES in S2307), the big prize opening (second big prize opening 35) is closed (S2308), and the value of the small hitting opening counter is set. It is decremented by 1 (S2309), and it is determined whether or not the value of the small hit release counter is “0” (S2310). If it is determined in S2310 that the value of the small hitting release counter is not “0” (NO in S2310), the processing is ended as it is to start the next release operation.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S2310 that the value of the small hit release counter is “0” (YES in S2310), the process proceeds to the small hit end process in S2311. In S2311, as a small hit end process to end the small hit game, a small hit ending command is set (S2311), a small hit ending period is started (S2312), a small hit end flag is set (S2313), Finish the process. The small hit opening counter becomes “0” when the big winning opening is opened six times.

  Also, if it is determined in S2301 that the small hit end flag is ON (YES in S2301), 6 opening operations have been completed (or a specified number of game balls have entered) It is determined whether or not the small ending time has elapsed (S2315). If it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2315), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2315 that the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2315), the small hit end flag is turned OFF (S2316), special figure operation status setting processing 2 is performed (S2317), and the processing is terminated. By generating a small hit game in a highly accurate and low base state, it becomes possible to aim for the next big hit while increasing the number of balls, which enhances the fun of the game. Note that the probability variation flag and the state B flag are not switched from ON to OFF or switched from OFF to ON at the start of the small hit game. Also, at the end of the small hit game, the game state setting process is not performed. That is, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, the game state (probability state, base state) is not changed before and after the execution of the small hit game.

[Special figure operation status setting process 2]
Next, the special figure operation status setting process 2 (S2317) will be described with reference to FIG. In the special figure operation status setting process 2 (S2317), first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 small hit flag is ON (S3101), and the special figure 1 small hit flag is ON, that is, the small hit game generated this time. Is determined to be related to special symbol 1 (YES in S3101), the special figure 1 small hit flag is turned off (S3102), the special figure 1 operation status is set to "1" (S3103), and the processing is performed. Finish. Thus, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol 1 standby process is executed again as the special figure 1 operation process. In this embodiment, since the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination does not have a small hit, the special figure 1 small hit flag is not turned ON. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special figure 1 small hit flag is not ON, that is, the special figure 2 small hit flag is ON, that is, the small hit game generated this time is related to the special symbol 2 (NO in S3101) ), The special figure 2 small hit flag is turned OFF (S3104), the special figure 2 operation status is set to "1" (S3105), and the process is terminated. Thus, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol 2 standby process is executed again as the special figure 2 operation process.

[Reserved ball count processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the reserved ball number process (S209) following the special figure 2 operation process (S208). As shown in FIG. 45, in the reserved ball number processing (S209), first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number, the special figure 2 reserved ball number, and the normal symbol reserved ball number stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 are read ( S2501). Next, the data on the number of reserved balls (the number of reserved balls for transmitting the reserved ball number information to the sub-control board 90 or the like) is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2502), and the process ends.

[Power-off monitoring processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a power-off monitoring process (S210) subsequent to the reserved ball number process (S209). As shown in FIG. 46, in the power-off monitoring process (S210), first, it is determined whether or not a power-off signal is input (S2601). If it is determined that there is no input (NO in S2601), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2601 that a power-off signal has been input (YES in S2601), the current gaming machine status (whether it is probable, whether it is a winning game, the number of held balls, (S2602), the power-off flag is turned on (S2603), and then loop processing (infinite loop) is performed without returning to interrupt processing (FIG. 11).

  As described above in detail, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment is provided with the above-described characteristic configuration, so that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a unique effect that is not found in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, or compared with the conventional pachinko gaming machine. And has a remarkable effect. The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment is a big hit in the special symbol success / failure determination (the first special symbol (also referred to as “first information”) or the second special symbol (also referred to as “second information”). A high probability state (given a privilege) based on a pattern (also referred to as a “specific display mode”), and a high probability state (privilege) when a predetermined condition is established. Is supposed to end.

  The process of giving this high probability state (privilege) (game state setting process (S2121)) can also be referred to as “privilege grant means”. Since the first special symbol and the production symbol 8 are linked (synchronized), the second special symbol and the production symbol 8 are linked (synchronized), the variable display and the stop display are performed, and the same determination result is obtained. , "The special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol" can be replaced with "the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with the bonus symbol (specific display mode)". .

[Sub control main processing]
Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 (control processing by the sub control unit 90) will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the counter, flag, status, buffer, timer, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (sub control unit). When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided in the sub control board 90 reads out and executes the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG. 47 from the ROM of the sub control board 90. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, a CPU initialization process is performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) setting, various flags, status and counter reset are performed.

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

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

  When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, a command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands (control signals) stored in an output buffer (also referred to as “sub output buffer”) in the RAM of the sub control board 90 are transferred to the image control board 100, the audio control board 106, and the lamp control. It transmits to the control board which becomes a corresponding command transmission destination among the boards 107. Each control board (each control unit) that has received the command uses various rendering devices (image display device, speaker 67, panel lamp 5, frame lamp 66, movable decorative member 14, etc.) according to the received command. (Effect design game effects, special game effects related to winning games, etc.) are executed. Next, the production control microcomputer 91 permits interruption (S4007). Thereafter, S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are permitted, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 2 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) can be executed. By executing these control processes, display control of effect symbols and the like executed on the display screens of the image display device 7 (first image display device), the second image display device 71, and the third image display device 72. It is also possible to perform lighting control of various lamps, operation control of the movable decorative member, audio output control from a speaker, and the like.

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

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

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

[Received command analysis processing]
Next, the received command analysis process (S4302) will be described with reference to FIG. In the received command analysis process (S4302), first, it is determined whether or not a start incoming command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401), and when it is determined that a start incoming command has not been received (NO in S4401). When the process proceeds to S4403 and it is determined that the start pitching command is received (YES in S4401), the production hold information storage process (S4402) is performed, and the process proceeds to S4403. The production hold information storage process (S4402) is a process for determining various kinds of information (preliminary judgment result, jackpot type determination disturbance) included in the start ball entering command (Special Figure 1 start ball entering command or Special Figure 2 start ball entering command) received in S4401. (Game information such as numerical value, fluctuation pattern random number value, etc.) according to the type of special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) and the number of special figure holding balls at the time of sending and receiving the start incoming ball command (at the time of command generation) In the shift memory format, the information is stored in a predetermined production hold information storage area of the RAM of the sub-control board 90. For example, if the received start pitch command is a special Fig. 1 start pitch command corresponding to the number of held balls "4" in Fig. 1, the pre-determination result and hit type included in the special map 1 start pitch command Are stored as special figure 1 production hold information in the area corresponding to the number of holds 4 in the special figure 1 production hold information storage area. The effect hold information stored in this way is used to execute various effects such as a change effect, a notice effect, and an effect mode, which will be described later. The contents stored in the effect hold information storage area (effect hold information) in the sub control board 90 are the special figure hold storage parts (first special figure hold storage part, second special figure) in the main control board (main control part) 80 described above. This is consistent with the stored content (acquired information) of the hold storage unit. From this, it can be said that the production hold information storage area of the sub-control board 90 is also “acquired information storage means”.

  Next, in S4403, it is determined whether or not a variation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4403). If it is determined that a variation start command has been received (YES in S4403), a variation effect start process (described later) ( S4404) is performed, and the process proceeds to S4405. If it is determined that the variation start command has not been received (NO in S4403), the process proceeds to S4405 without performing the variation effect start process. In S4405, it is determined whether or not a variation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4405). If it is determined that a variation stop command has been received (YES in S4405), the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. A variation effect end process to be ended is performed (S4406). In the variation effect end process (S4406), a variation effect end command for stopping and displaying the effect symbol 8 and ending the variation effect is set in the sub output buffer. When the set variable effect end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 displays the effect symbol 8 that has been variably displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. The stop effect is displayed, and the variation effect (effect symbol game effect) is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4405 that the change stop command has not been received (NO in S4405), the process proceeds to S4407 without performing the change effect end process. The variation effect refers to various effects performed in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol.

  Subsequently, in S4407, it is determined whether or not a hit game-related command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4407). Here, the hit game-related command is a command transmitted from the main control board 80 in executing the hit game (big hit game, small hit game). Specifically, the start of the big hit game (occurrence of big hit game) ) Opening command sent at the time of the round, round start command sent at the start of the round, round end command sent at the end of the round, ending command sent at the end of the big hit game, the first big winning prize in the round game For example, the first big prize entry command sent based on the entry to 30th, the second big prize entry command sent based on the entry to the second big prize entry in the small hit game, etc. . In S4407, it is determined whether or not any of these jackpot game-related commands is received. If not received (NO in S4407), the process proceeds to S4409, and if received (YES in S4407). Then, processing related to the execution of the effect (big hit game effect, small hit game effect) according to the type of the received command is performed (S4408).

  For example, if the received command is an opening command, an opening effect command for specifying an opening effect corresponding to the type of jackpot specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer, and if the command is a round start command, the command Set the round production command that specifies the round production according to the round specified based on the sub output buffer, and if it is an ending command, the ending that specifies the ending production according to the jackpot type specified based on the command Set the production command in the sub output buffer. In addition, if the received command is a winning game entry command (first winning game entry command, second winning game entry command), a winning game specified based on the command (first winning game) The entrance effect command designating the entrance effect corresponding to the entrance to the entrance 30 and the second grand prize opening 35) is set in the sub output buffer. When the various effect commands related to the set winning game are transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 performs an opening effect or a round according to the progress of the winning game. An effect, a ball effect, etc. are executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Finally, the process of S4409 is performed, and this process ends. In S4409, as other processing, processing based on other received commands (for example, a normal symbol variation start command and a normal symbol variation stop command) excluding the various commands described above is performed (S4409).

[Variation production start processing]
Next, the variation effect start process (S4404) executed in the received command analysis process (S4302) will be described with reference to FIG. In the variation effect start processing (S4404), first, effect determination random number processing (S4501) for obtaining various effect determination random numbers such as a random effect determination random number, a notice effect determination random number, an effect symbol determination random number, and the like is performed. In this embodiment, the process of S4501 is performed at the timing when the variation start command is received from the main control unit 80, and a predetermined value (acquisition information) is acquired from each random number. Based on the acquired value (acquired information), the aspect of the effect design game effect (variation effect) to be executed, the mode of the notice effect (including presence / absence of the notice effect), the effect symbol to be stopped and the like are determined.

  Next, in S4502, the received variation start command is analyzed (S4502). The variation start command includes a variation pattern designation command (information for designating the variation pattern) for designating the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. In the variation pattern designation command, variation pattern information (P1 to P33) shown in FIG. 9, game state information designating the current gaming state, determination of first special symbol success determination or second special symbol success determination The result includes symbol information for designating the jackpot type (see FIG. 8). In addition, since there are a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the first special symbol and a variation corresponding to the second special symbol, by analyzing the variation pattern designation command, the effect symbol game effect to be started this time It is possible to determine whether the (variation display of the effect symbol) relates to the special figure 1 or the special figure 2. Note that the variation pattern information, the game state information, the symbol information, and the like can be used in processes other than the variation effect start process to be executed thereafter.

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

  Here, the effect mode is an aspect of the effect mainly of the image display device 7, and if the effect mode is different, some or all of the effect aspects of the game effect such as the notice effect and the reach effect are different. . Specifically, the image displayed on the image display device 7 is different depending on the effect mode, such as the aspect of the effect pattern 8 (for example, the pattern design, the number design, etc.) or the characters, items, and background images that appear is different. It will be different. In addition, the production symbol game production can be executed in a mode corresponding to the production mode, and when providing a plurality of game productions (notification production, reach production, etc.), different game production can be executed depending on the production mode. It can be. In the present embodiment, the production modes A and B are executed when the low-accuracy low base state is controlled, and the production modes C and D are executed when the high-accuracy low base state is controlled. Is executed when the low-accuracy base state is controlled and when the high-accuracy base state is controlled. Therefore, when the production mode is any one of A to D, the player confirms the production mode to grasp whether the current gaming state is the low probability low base state or the high probability low base state. It becomes possible. On the other hand, when the production mode is E, it is difficult for the player to grasp whether the current game state is the low probability high base state or the high probability high base state even if the production mode is confirmed. is there. In that sense, the production mode E can be said to be a gaming state non-notification mode.

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

  Next, in S4505, based on the random effect determination random number acquired in S4501 and the variable effect pattern determination table set in S4504, a variable effect pattern suitable for the specified variation pattern is selected and set ( S4505). As the variation effect pattern, a variation mode of the effect symbol 8 displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b (execution mode of the effect symbol game effect) is set. As a result, in the effect design game effect, when the reach effect is executed (reach effect effect game effect), when the character effect is performed using a specific character (character effect symbol game effect), the reach effect or character In the case where the effect is not executed (non-reach effect symbol game effect) or the like is determined. The reach effect is, for example, that the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are all the same as the display pattern of the effect symbol 8 when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination indicates that it is a big win In the case where a mode (a big hit mode, a specific mode) is provided, two of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed (temporary stop display) with a symbol (the same effect symbol) constituting the big hit mode Whether or not the remaining one effect symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbols (three identical effect symbols) that complete the jackpot mode in a state where the remaining one is continuously displayed in a variable manner (scroll display). This refers to the production that shows. At this time, a game effect is executed using a predetermined character in accordance with the variation display of the effect symbol, and whether or not the effect character is stopped and displayed in a big hit mode is determined whether the predetermined character achieves a predetermined purpose. It is also possible to show in the production. 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). As a result, it is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation for the big hit and to enhance the gaming interest.

  Further, in S4505, based on the effect design determination random number acquired in S4501 and a stop design determination table (not shown), an effect design 8 (also referred to as “stop effect design”) to be displayed is determined and set. The effect symbol 8 that is stopped and displayed as a result of the effect symbol game effect is that the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is out of reach, and if the reach is out of reach, three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R such as “787” are displayed. Among them, one effect symbol is different from the other effect symbols, and when it is out of reach, at least one effect symbol of three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R such as “635” is the other The production pattern is different

  In S4506, a notice effect to be executed in association with a variation effect pattern (effect symbol game effect) is determined. Moreover, it is also called an effect symbol game effect including the notice effect to be executed. This notice effect is an effect (preliminary) that indicates the possibility that the result of the effect effect game effect being executed will be stopped and displayed in a big win mode before the effect symbol is stopped (determination stop display) Notification effect). In S4506, based on the random number for determining the notice effect obtained in S4501 and the notice effect determination table set in S4504, the designated change pattern and the notice effect suitable for the determined change effect pattern are selected and set. (S4506).

  Then, in S4507, based on the change effect pattern and the notice effect set in S4505 and S4506, a change effect start command for starting the effect symbol game effect and the like is set in the output buffer in the RAM of the sub control board 90 ( S4507), the variation production start process is terminated. When the variation effect start command set in S4507 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 determines the variation effect pattern specified based on the variation effect start command, that is, S4505. Predetermined image data corresponding to the variation effect pattern set in step 1 is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the variation effect or the like based on the read image data is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Moreover, the fluctuation display (flashing display) by two LEDs on the effect display 102 is also executed.

[Outline of production design game production]
Next, an outline of the effect symbol game effect (variation effect) of the present embodiment will be described. As described above, when the change effect start command for starting the effect symbol game effect or the like based on the change effect pattern or the like set in S4505 is transmitted from the sub control board 90 to the image control board 100, the image display device 7 On the display screen 7a, the variation display of the effect symbol 8 is started. An effect symbol game effect (variation effect) is configured as a series of effects from the start to the end (stop) of the variation display of the effect symbol 8.

  In principle, the variation of the effect symbol 8 is “1” → “2” → “3”... → “7” → “8” → “9” (ascending order). Vertical scrolling) is performed by returning to “1” again when reaching “9” and repeating vertical scrolling. Such a variation display mode of the effect symbol 8 is determined by the variation effect pattern stored in the above-described variation effect pattern determination table. For this reason, in addition to vertical scrolling, there are various display modes such as horizontal scrolling display (horizontal scrolling) and switching display in which symbols (numbers) are switched sequentially on the spot without scrolling. It is possible to provide a mode as a variation effect pattern. It is also possible to provide a mode in which the symbols “1” to “9” are variably displayed in descending order. Furthermore, it is also possible to set a variation display mode according to the effect mode and the gaming state.

  In addition, the variation display of the production symbol 8 is performed according to the variation time determined by the variation pattern of the special symbol, and the variation display is stopped as the variation time elapses. In this embodiment, the variation display is stopped. A plurality of stop modes (stop patterns) are provided as modes. Specifically, as the main stop mode, (1) The stop order (also referred to as “stop order”) of each of the design symbols 8L (left symbol), 8C (middle symbol), and 8R (right symbol) is “left symbol”. → Stop mode (also referred to as “first stop mode”) with “middle symbol → right symbol”, and (2) stop mode with “(left symbol → right symbol → middle symbol)” as the stop order of each symbol (“ (Also referred to as “second stop mode”) and (3) a stop mode (also referred to as “third stop mode”) in which all stop timings (stop timings) of the symbols are substantially the same (also referred to as “simultaneous stop”). And (4) a stop mode (also referred to as a “fourth stop mode”) in which the stop time of the left symbol and the right symbol is substantially the same, and the middle symbol thereafter stops. These stop modes (stop patterns) are included in the execution mode of the effect symbol game effect, and it is determined in which stop mode the variable display is stopped depending on the variable effect pattern selected (set) in S4505. It has become a thing. That is, in this embodiment, the selection / determination (setting) of the variation effect pattern also serves as the selection / determination (setting) of the stop mode (stop pattern). However, the selection / determination (setting) of the variation effect pattern and the selection / determination (setting) of the stop mode (stop pattern) can be performed separately. The first stop symbol in the stop order is also called the “first stop symbol”, the second stop symbol in the stop order is also called the “second stop symbol”, and the stop order is the third stop symbol. This is also referred to as “third stop symbol” or “final stop symbol”.

  Among the first to fourth stop modes, the first stop mode (left symbol → middle symbol → right symbol) is the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination result being “small” mainly in the production mode C (state C). This is a stop mode that can be executed when the variation display is stopped when the variation display of the effect symbol 8 is performed based on the fact that it is “winning”.

  In the second stop mode (left symbol → right symbol → middle symbol), the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is “out” or “big hit” mainly in (1) production mode A and B (state A). In the case where the variation display of the effect symbol 8 is performed based on the fact that, in the case of (2) the effect mode E (state B), the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is “out” or “hit” On the basis of the variation display of the effect symbol 8 in a variation mode with reach (also referred to as “reach variation”) or a variation mode without reach (also referred to as “normal variation”), and (3) effect mode C ( In the state C), the variation display when the variation display of the production symbol 8 is performed by reach variation or normal variation based on the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination being “out” or “big hit” It is a stop mode that can be executed when stopping

  The third stop mode (simultaneous stop of all symbols) is mainly under the circumstances (1) In the production modes A and B (state A), the function of the shortening variation according to the number of special figure holding balls works. The special figure 1 reserve ball number is “3” or “4”) and the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is “out”, and based on this, the variation display of the production symbol 8 is performed with normal variation , (2) In the production mode E (state B), when the variation display of the production symbol 8 is performed with normal fluctuation based on the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination being “out”, and (3 ) Stopping the variation display when the variation display of the production symbol 8 is performed in the normal variation based on the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination being “out” in the production mode C (state C) This is a stop mode that can be executed.

  The fourth stop mode (simultaneous stop of left and right symbols → middle symbol) is that the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination is “out” or “big hit” mainly in the production mode C (state C). When the variation display of the effect symbol 8 is performed based on reach variation, and (2) in the effect mode E (state B), the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is “out” or “hit” This is a stop mode that can be executed when the change display is stopped when the change display of the effect design 8 is performed with reach change.

  In this manner, a plurality of stop modes when stopping the variable display of the effect symbol 8 are provided depending on the effect mode (game state) and the variation display mode and the result (stop display mode) based on the result of the special symbol success / failure determination. Thus, the stop mode can be varied depending on the game situation. In addition, for the player, paying attention to the stop mode when the variable display of the effect symbol 8 stops, it is possible to guess the display mode (stop display mode) of the effect symbol 8 displayed (derived display) thereafter. Through this stop mode, it is possible to infer the types of special games that can be executed, the presence / absence of execution, the possibility, and the like. Thereby, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the stop mode when the variable display stops and to give a sense of expectation for the subsequent special game.

  In addition to the first to fourth stop modes described above, for example, a stop mode (fifth stop mode) in which the stop order of the three symbols constituting the effect symbol 8 is “right symbol → left symbol → middle symbol”. ), And a stop mode (sixth stop mode) in which the stop timing of the left symbol and the middle symbol is substantially the same, and the right symbol is stopped thereafter (sixth stop mode). The conditions under which the aspect is executed are not limited to the present embodiment, and can be variously determined.

  In this embodiment, the symbols “1” to “9” constituting the effect symbol 8 are colored so that the symbols can be classified by color, and the type of symbol (symbol type) is determined by the color. This symbol type corresponds to the gaming state (effect mode). Specifically, in state A (effect modes A and B), “7” among the odd symbols is a red symbol (hereinafter also referred to as “red symbol”), and other odd symbols are “1” and “3”. , “5”, “9” are green symbols (hereinafter also referred to as “green symbols”), and even symbols “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” are blue symbols (hereinafter “blue”). It is also called “design”. On the other hand, in states B and C (direction modes C, D, and E), “3”, “5”, and “7” among the odd symbols are red symbols, and “1” and “9” that are other odd symbols Are green symbols, and even symbols “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” are blue symbols.

  Note that the correspondence relationship between the pattern and the color shown in the present embodiment is merely an example, and other correspondence relationships can be taken. The color type is not limited to the present embodiment, and other colors may be used. Can be used. In the present embodiment, the symbol type (red symbol, green symbol, blue symbol) is determined by color, but it can be determined by elements other than colors. For example, the type of character in the case where a character is attached to the production symbol, and the numeric design in the case of having the production design (character design) representing a predetermined character in addition to the production design (numerical design) representing a number The symbol type may be determined depending on the character symbol, and furthermore, the symbol type may be determined merely based on the odd symbol and the even symbol.

  The effect symbol 8 is displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol combination (stop display mode) of the effect symbol 8 (8L, 8C, 8R) displayed (derived display) when the variable display is stopped according to the stop mode described above. The result of the variable display is notified. In the present embodiment, as the basic symbol combination (stop display mode), the “completely broken eyes” (“124”, etc.) in which the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are all different symbols (numbers) and the effect symbols. 8L (left symbol) and effect symbol 8R (right symbol) are the same symbol (number), and the remaining effect symbol 8C (middle symbol) is a symbol (number) different from the others, such as “reach rose eyes” (“343”, etc. ) Is a detachment mode (non-specific mode) that does not trigger the winning game. On the other hand, “Zoro eyes” (“777”, etc.) in which the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are all the same are used as a big hit mode (specific mode) that triggers the execution of a big hit game of 4R or higher (see FIG. 6). Yes.

  Assuming such a basic symbol combination, in this embodiment, the “reach ballet” is also used as the 2R jackpot mode that triggers the execution of the 2R jackpot game (see FIG. 6). . This is because the 2R jackpot game has a smaller number of prize balls (the number of winning prize balls) that the player can acquire than the jackpot game of 4R or higher (4R jackpot game, 15R jackpot game), state C (high It is a special game that triggers the setting of state B (high base state), which makes it difficult to obtain a prize ball (increase in possession) in a small hit game compared to (probably low base state), that is, for the player This is because it is a special game with a relatively low advantage (profit amount). In addition, the “completely broken eyes” among the broken eyes are also used as a small hit mode that triggers the execution of the small hit game (second special symbol) in the state B (high base state). As described above, in the state B, since the second start port 21 is in an open state for most of the period, the small winning big winning port (the second winning port) located on the downstream side of the second start port 21 (second This is because it is difficult to enter the big prize opening 35), and the possibility of obtaining a profit by small hits is extremely low (infinitely close to zero) (substantially equivalent to a loss). Furthermore, a “specific breaker”, which will be described later, among the breakers is a small hit mode that triggers the execution of a small hit game (second special symbol small hit) in the state C (highly accurate low base state). Here, the small hit mode (specific rosette) is also referred to as a “first display mode”, and the big hit mode (bottled eyes) is also referred to as a “second display mode”. Among the eye), the reach variation eye is also referred to as a “third display mode”, and the out-of-focus mode (complete break eye, reach variation eye) is also referred to as a “fourth display mode”.

  In addition, since the state A (low probability low base state) is a gaming state that is basically based on the left-handed game, the first special symbol propriety determination (firstly based on the ball entering the first starting port 20 (first) 1 special symbol variation display) is performed, and it is rare that the second special symbol success / failure determination (second special symbol variation display) is performed during the first special symbol variation display. When the second special symbol success / failure determination is performed under the circumstances, the variation display of the production symbol 8 corresponding to this is not performed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, and the variation by the production display 102 is performed. Only display (and stop display) is performed. Similarly, state B (high base state) is a gaming state in which right-handed gaming is basically performed, and the first special symbol success / failure determination (first special symbol determination based mainly on entering the second starting port 21) This is the case because it is rare that the second special symbol determination (fluctuation display of the second special symbol) is performed during the variable display of the first special symbol. When the second special symbol success / failure determination is performed below, the variation display of the production symbol 8 corresponding to this is not performed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, and the variation display ( And stop display).

  Similarly, since the state C (highly accurate low base state) is a gaming state that is based on the right-handed game, the second special symbol propriety determination (mainly based on the ball entering the third starting port 26 ( Since the second special symbol variation display) is performed, it is rare that the first special symbol success / failure determination (first special symbol variation display) is performed during the second special symbol variation display. When the first special symbol determination is made under such circumstances, the variation display of the production symbol 8 corresponding to the first special symbol is not performed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, but by the production display 102. Only variable display (and stop display) is performed.

  However, when a special symbol win / rejection determination that is contrary to the current game state (left-handed game, right-handed game) is performed and a determination result of “big hit” is obtained (for example, in state C, the first special symbol correct / incorrect determination is made) If the result is a big hit), one or more display devices among the image display device 7, the second image display device 71, and the third image display device 72 provide an effect display that suggests the occurrence of the big hit. Do. Thereby, while the effect display (variation effect) of the effect symbol 8 corresponding to the current gaming state (the change display of the main special symbol) is mainly performed on the display screen 7a, it is performed in parallel with the change display of the main special symbol. It is possible to inform the player that the result of the change display of the special symbol displayed is a big hit. In addition, by suggesting the occurrence of a jackpot, it is possible to avoid a situation where the player loses the opportunity to gain profits by stopping the game without noticing the occurrence of the jackpot.

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Next, with reference to FIG. 53 to FIG. 55, the first execution mode of the count effect 181 that is one type of game effect executed in accordance with the change display of the effect symbol in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment will be described. To do. The count effect 181 is a game effect (notice effect) that is executed in accordance with the change display of the effect symbols. Depending on the execution mode, the count effect 181 indicates the possibility of executing a big hit game (hit reliability) or a predetermined game effect is executed. To indicate the timing. Specifically, when the count effect 181 is executed, a predetermined value (count value) is displayed in a predetermined area of the display screen 7a, and the displayed count value is increased with time (game play). As it progresses). Then, when the displayed count value reaches a predetermined value (“0”), a predetermined game effect is executed. Here, the “big hit game execution possibility (hit reliability)” means that the result of the change display of the performance symbol being executed may be a big hit, or the result of the special symbol success / failure determination currently pending (special symbol success / failure) The possibility that jackpot information is stored in (determination information).

  FIG. 53A shows a scene in which the count effect 181 is executed during the execution of the variable display of the effect symbol. The count effect 181 (also referred to as “countdown effect” or “timer effect”) is executed in a first area 186 (also referred to as “first position”) provided in the left area of the display screen 7a (effect symbol display area 7b). Is started. In the first area 186, a value of “30.0” (count value 182) is displayed as the initial value of the count effect. The count value 182 is subtracted (changed) as time passes. That is, a countdown effect (subtraction effect) in which the displayed count value (“30.0”) is subtracted is executed. In the first embodiment, the count value “30.0” becomes “0 (0.0)” when 30 seconds have elapsed after the start of the count (countdown). When the count effect is executed, the player sees the changing count value and approaches the predetermined value (“0”), thereby enhancing the game entertainment. Further, the initial value of the count effect has a plurality of initial values depending on the count effect to be executed. For example, when starting from “60.0 (60 seconds)” or “20.0 (20 seconds)” ”Or“ 5.0 (5 seconds) ”.

  FIG. 53 (b) shows a scene in which a predetermined time (22 seconds) has elapsed from the scene of FIG. 53 (a) in the same variation display as FIG. 53 (a). As shown in FIG. 53B, the count value 182 of the count effect 181 executed in the first area 186 in the left area of the display screen 7a is subtracted to “8.0”. Thereby, the player can recognize that the time when a certain game effect is performed is approaching. FIG. 53 (c) shows a scene where a predetermined time (4.5 seconds) has elapsed from the scene of FIG. 53 (b) in the same variation display as FIG. 53 (b). As shown in FIG. 53 (c), the count value 182 of the count effect 181 executed in the first area 186 in the left area of the display screen 7a is subtracted to “3.5” (3.5 seconds). In FIG. 53C, the first area 186 for executing the count effect 181 (displaying the count value 182) is surrounded by a broken line. In the first embodiment, a region surrounded by the broken line is a first region 186.

  FIG. 53 (d) shows a scene in which a predetermined time (0.2 seconds) has elapsed from the scene of FIG. 53 (c) in the same variation display as FIG. 53 (c). In FIG. 53D, in the count effect 181, the displayed count value 182 moves from the first area 186 (first position) to the second area 187 (second position). A scene during execution of “movement effect” is also shown. This count value movement effect is an effect that occurs when the count value that has been counted in the first region 186 at the end of the display screen 7a becomes a predetermined value (specific value). In the present embodiment, it occurs when the count value 181 changes (subtracts) to “3.5 (specific value)” (when the remaining time reaches 3.5 seconds). In addition, the count value 182 that has been counted in the first area 186 is enlarged and displayed, and is moved from the first area 186 to the second area 187 provided at the center of the display screen 7a.

  In addition, since the count effect 181 is being executed even during the movement effect, the change (subtraction) of the count value is executed (continued). That is, the count value is enlarged and displayed and moved to the second area 187 while being subtracted. In the count value movement effect, the count value is enlarged and displayed at a prominent position near the center of the display screen 7a, so that the count value displayed in the count effect is subtracted to a predetermined value (specific value). Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize that the remaining amount is small. In addition, this makes it possible to make the player pay attention to the count effect and enhance the gaming interest.

  FIG. 53 (e) shows a scene where a predetermined time (0.1 second) has elapsed from the scene of FIG. 53 (d) in the same variation display as FIG. 53 (d). FIG. 53 (e) shows a scene in which the count value 182 has completed the movement from the first area 186 to the second area 187 in the count value movement effect of the count effect 181. Further, FIG. 53 (e) is displayed in an enlarged manner as compared with the movement display so that the player can recognize that the count value 182 has moved to the second area 187.

  FIG. 53 (f) shows a scene in which a predetermined time (0.1 second) has elapsed from the scene of FIG. 53 (e) in the same variation display as FIG. 53 (e). Further, FIG. 53 (f) shows a scene in which the subtraction display of the count value 182 is executed (continued) in a state where the count value 182 is enlarged and displayed as compared with the case where the count value 182 is displayed in the first area 186. . It should be noted that the size is smaller than the “size further enlarged than during movement display so that the player can recognize that the movement to the second area 187 has been completed” shown in FIG. Further, in FIG. 53 (f) and the like, the second area 186 for executing the count effect 181 (displaying the count value 182) is surrounded by a broken line. A region surrounded by the broken line is a second region 187.

  FIG. 53 (g) shows a scene where a predetermined time (0.1 second) has elapsed from the scene of FIG. 53 (f) in the same variation display as FIG. 53 (f). FIG. 53 (g) shows a scene where the count effect 181 is executed in the second area 187. Here, every time the remaining value (remaining time) of the count value 182 reaches a predetermined time (remaining) “3.0”, “2.0”, “1.0”, “0.0”) and the remaining value (remaining time) are enlarged and displayed for a predetermined period (0.3 seconds) to notify the player. To do. Specifically, when the value displayed by the count value 181 (remaining value (remaining time)) is “3.0”, “3” in the first digit of the remaining value to indicate the remaining time of the count effect 181. "Is further enlarged than the count value 181 (shown in FIG. 53 (d)) displayed in the count effect 181 being executed in the second area 187, and is displayed for a predetermined period (0.3 seconds).

  Further, the count value to be enlarged and displayed is provided separately from the count value 182 as the enlarged count value 183 and displayed. That is, while the enlarged count value 183 is displayed for a predetermined period (0.3 seconds), the count is smaller than the enlarged count value 183 and larger than the count value 182 displayed in the first area 186. The value 181 is displayed in parallel. Further, while the enlarged count value 183 is fixed and displayed (without changing the display value), the count value 182 continuously executes a count effect that changes based on the passage of time.

  Here, the expanded count value 182 is displayed not only for 0.1 seconds of “3.0” but also for 0.3 seconds of “3.0 to 2.7”, so that the remaining time “ This makes it possible to clearly indicate that the time has reached 3.0 "(seconds) and to prevent the player from overlooking the enlarged display as much as possible. Further, by displaying in parallel the enlarged count value 183 where the display is fixed and the count value 182 where the display progresses, it is shown that the count effect 181 is progressing, and the game effect of the count effect is enhanced. It becomes possible. Further, by reducing the number of digits displayed by the enlarged count value 183 to be smaller than the number of digits displayed by the count value 182 (by making the number of digits different from each other), when both are displayed adjacently (in parallel) Both of them can be easily identified and can be easily recognized. In addition, by making the sizes of the two different or the fonts of the characters (numerical values) (fonts and display modes) different, the enlarged count value 183 and the count value 182 can be easily identified and recognized. Yes.

  FIG. 53 (h) shows a scene in which a predetermined time (0.2 seconds) has elapsed from the scene of FIG. 53 (g) in the same variation display as FIG. 53 (g). Since the enlarged count value 183 (“3”) is displayed for 0.3 seconds (until the count value 182 is changed from 3.0 to 2.7), it is continuously displayed for 0.1 seconds thereafter. FIG. 54 (i) shows a scene in which a predetermined time (0.2 seconds) has elapsed from the scene of FIG. 53 (h) in the same variation display as FIG. 53 (h). In this scene, since 0.4 seconds have elapsed since the display of the enlarged count value 183 (“3”), the display of the enlarged count value 183 (“3”) ends and the count for displaying the count value 182 is reached. An effect 181 is being executed. The display size of the count value 182 after the display of the enlarged count value 183 is smaller than the enlarged count value 183, similarly to the display size of the count value 182 that has been displayed in the second area 187 until then.

  FIG. 54 (j) shows a scene in which a predetermined time (0.6 seconds) has elapsed from the scene of FIG. 54 (i) in the same variation display as FIG. 54 (i). FIG. 54 (j) shows a scene in which the count value 182 (remaining count value, remaining value, remaining time) displayed in the count effect 181 that is continuously being executed becomes “2.0”. As shown in FIG. 54 (j), even when the value displayed by the count value 181 becomes “2.0”, “2” in the first digit of the remaining value to indicate the remaining time of the count effect 181. "Is further enlarged and displayed for a predetermined period (0.3 seconds). Also in this case, the enlarged count value 183 (“2”) and the count value 182 (“2.0”) are displayed in parallel. In addition, when the enlarged count value 183 is displayed when the remaining time (remaining period, remaining execution period) of the count effect 181 is “3.0”, the predetermined time elapses (every 1.0 second elapses) thereafter. The enlarged count value 183 indicating the remaining time is displayed. More specifically, when the remaining time (value displayed as the count value) is “3.0”, “2.0”, “1.0”, ... ”, The enlarged count value 183 is displayed.

  FIG. 54 (k) shows a scene where a predetermined time (0.3 seconds) has elapsed from the scene of FIG. 54 (j) in the same variation display as FIG. 54 (j). In this scene as well, the enlarged count value 183 (“2”) and the count value 182 (“1.7”) are displayed in parallel, and a count effect that advances only the display of the count value 182 is executed. FIG. 54 (l) shows a scene in which a predetermined time (0.2 seconds) has elapsed from the scene of FIG. 54 (k) in the same variation display as FIG. 54 (k). Since 0.5 seconds have elapsed since the display of the enlarged count value 183 (“2”), the display of the enlarged count value 183 (“2”) is terminated, and only the count value 182 (“1.5”) is displayed. A count effect 181 is displayed.

  54 (m) to (o) show scenes after a predetermined time has elapsed from the scene of FIG. 54 (l) in the same variable display as FIG. 54 (l). These indicate one scene in which the count effect 181 is continued as described above. In FIG. 54 (p), in the same fluctuation display as FIG. 54 (o), a predetermined time (0.2 seconds) has elapsed from the scene of FIG. 54 (o), and the value indicated by the count value 182 is “0.0”. Shows the scene. As shown in FIG. 54 (p), when the count value 182 becomes “0.0”, to indicate the remaining time of the count effect 181 (to indicate that the count value 182 has become 0.0), The count value 182 is enlarged and displayed, and an enlarged count value 183 (“0.0”) is displayed.

  In addition, when the count effect is ended (when it becomes “0.0”), only the first digit of the remaining value is not enlarged and displayed as before, but the number of digits of the count value 182 is the same. Enlarge the digit value. Further, since the change (subtraction) of the count value 182 is also ended, the enlarged count value 183 and the count value 182 are not displayed in parallel as in the past, but the enlarged count value 183 (“0.0”). ) Only. This can be said to enlarge only the count value 182 (“0.0”). Thereby, the player can clearly grasp the end of the count effect 181, and raises a sense of expectation for the next game effect to be generated, thereby enhancing the game interest.

  FIG. 55 (q) shows a scene where a predetermined time has elapsed from the scene of FIG. 54 (p) in the same variation display as FIG. 54 (p). The specific character 191 shown on the display screen 7a in FIG. 55 (q) is displayed (executed) based on the fact that the count value 182 shown by the count effect 181 is “0.0 (second specific value)”. ) Game production. Since the specific character 191 is suddenly displayed at a predetermined timing during the variation display of the effect symbol, it is also referred to as a cut-in notice effect (fourth game effect, specific notice effect). The cut-in notice effect for displaying the specific character 191 is displayed based on the fact that the count value 182 indicated by the count effect 181 is “0.0 (second specific value)”. Further, a plurality of characters are set as the characters displayed in the cut-in notice effect, and the display is based on the fact that the count value 182 indicated by the count effect 181 is “0.0 (second specific value)”. These plural characters are set as possible characters.

  As a result, when the count value 182 reaches “0.0 (second specific value)”, the player is notified depending on which character is displayed, that is, which game effect is executed. The jackpot feasibility (jackpot reliability) shown is different. In addition to the cut-in notice effect, a reach effect (third game effect), a step-up notice effect, a super reach effect (SP reach effect), a battle effect (fifth game effect, specific character effect), Various game effects such as a movable object action effect (sixth game effect) are provided, and as a game effect that can be executed when the count value 182 becomes “0.0 (second specific value)”, These game effects can be executed. In addition, these game effects also differ in the ability to execute a big hit (big hit reliability) shown to the player depending on which game effect is executed. As a result, the player is interested in which game effect is executed when the count value 182 reaches “0.0 (second specific value)”, and a game effect with higher jackpot reliability. Expect to be executed, and enhance the entertainment interest.

  FIG. 55 (r) shows a scene where a predetermined time has elapsed from the scene of FIG. 55 (q) in the same variation display as FIG. 55 (q). In the reach effect 190 (“5 ↓ 5”) with “5” being executed as a reach symbol, a scene immediately before the final stop symbol is stopped is shown. In this scene, if the same effect symbol (“5”) as the reach symbol (“5”) is stopped and displayed, it will be a big hit, and if an effect symbol (eg “4”) different from the reach symbol (“5”) is stopped and displayed, Become. FIG. 55 (s) shows a scene in which a predetermined time has elapsed from the scene of FIG. 55 (r) in the same variation display as FIG. 55 (r). In this scene, in the reach effect 190 (“5 ↓ 5”) with “5” as the reach symbol, the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed with the same effect symbol (“5”) as the reach symbol (“5”). Show. As a result, the player is shown to have won the big hit as a result of the variable display in which the count effect 181 is executed.

  Next, the second execution mode of the count effect that is executed in accordance with the change display of the effect symbol will be described with reference to FIGS. 56 and 57. In addition, about the 2nd execution aspect of count production, it demonstrates centering on a different part from a 1st execution aspect, and abbreviate | omits description about the same part. FIG. 56A shows a scene in which the count effect 181 is executed at a predetermined timing during the execution of the effect symbol variation display. The count effect shown in FIG. 56A shows a scene in which a plurality of count effects are executed in parallel. Specifically, three count effects are executed concurrently and three count values 182 are displayed in the first area 186 of the display screen 7a.

  Of the three count values 182, “5.0” is displayed as the count value in the lower row, “15.0” is displayed as the count value in the middle row, and “30.0” is displayed in the upper row. ing. In addition, the area | region shown with a broken line in the approximate center part of the display screen 7a is the 2nd area | region 187. FIG. FIG. 56 (b) shows a scene in which a predetermined time (1.0) has elapsed from the scene of FIG. 56 (a) in the same variation display as FIG. 56 (a). As shown in FIG. 56 (b), the plurality of count effects executed in parallel change (subtract) at the same traveling speed based on the passage of time. In addition, since the plurality of count effects that are executed in parallel display different count values and change at the same traveling speed, the plurality of count effects can be performed at different timings (in order) with a specific value (3.5) or The second specific value (0.0) is obtained. Further, the three (plural) count effects executed in the first area 186 are referred to as a first count effect 181a, a second count effect 181b, and a third count effect 181c, and the count values displayed in them are the first count effect. It is referred to as a value 182a, a second count value 182b, and a third count value 182c.

  The count values of the plurality of count effects are set to predetermined values (specific values) in the count values 182a, 182b, and 182c displayed in the count effects 181a, 181b, and 181c, as in the first execution mode described above. Each time, the corresponding count value 182a, 182b, 182c is moved from the first area 186 (first position) to the second area 187 (second position). The count value movement effect (also simply referred to as “movement effect”). Execute. When the respective count values change (subtract) to “3.5 (specific value)” (when the remaining time reaches 3.5 seconds), the plurality of count effects are executed. Further, the count effect of the count effect that is not the specific value continues the count effect (subtraction display) in the first area 186.

  FIG. 56 (c) shows a scene in which a predetermined time (1.0) has elapsed from the scene of FIG. 56 (b) in the same variation display as FIG. 56 (b). In FIG. 56 (c), the count of the first count effect 181a, the second count effect 181b, and the third count effect 181c advances, and the count value of the first count effect 181a becomes the specific value (3.5). 2 shows a scene after moving and displaying in area 187. The count values of the second count effect 181b and the third count effect 181c are not yet specific values. Note that the count value movement effect of the first count value 182a of the first count effect 181a has been executed during a period (not shown) between FIG. 56 (b) and FIG. 56 (c). Further, FIG. 56 (c) executes a count value expansion notification effect that displays the above-described expansion count value 183.

  In this scene, the expanded count value (“3”) and the count value 182a for informing the remaining period of the first count effect 181a are displayed in the second area 187, and in the first area 186, the second count effect 181b and the second count effect 181a are displayed. A 3-count effect 181c is executed. As a result, the player will soon execute one of the game effects, one of the count effects being executed in parallel (the first count effect 181a) will soon become the second specific value, In addition, it is recognized that two count effects (second count effect 181b and third count effect 181c) are also being executed. This also allows the player to recognize that various game effects are executed in the variable display during execution, and to enhance the game entertainment.

  FIG. 56 (d) shows a scene where a predetermined time (3.0) has elapsed from the scene of FIG. 56 (c) in the same variation display as FIG. 56 (c). FIG. 56D shows a scene in which the first count value 182a of the first count effect 181a being executed in the second region 187 is “0.0”. Since the predetermined game effect is executed based on the fact that the first count effect 181a becomes “0.0 (second specific value)”, the player executes the game effect with a high hit reliability. I expect that I will increase my entertainment interests. FIG. 56 (e) shows a scene where a predetermined time (1.0) has elapsed from the scene of FIG. 56 (d) in the same variation display as FIG. 56 (d). Similar to the first execution mode described above, the specific character 191 shown on the display screen 7a is based on the fact that the first count value 182a shown by the first count effect 181a is “0.0 (second specific value)”. It is a game effect displayed (executed).

  Thereby, a predetermined game effect (display of a specific character) is executed based on the first count effect 181a, and two count effects are still being executed. Thereafter, the count value of these count effects is set to the second value. There are two times left to reach a specific value. Thereafter, the player recognizes that a game effect based on the count effect being executed is executed. Further, the game effect that can be executed when the count value indicated by the count effect becomes the second specific value is the same as the game effect described in the first execution mode.

  FIG. 56 (f) shows a scene in which a predetermined time (3.0) has elapsed from the scene of FIG. 56 (e) in the same variation display as FIG. 56 (e). FIG. 56 (f) shows a scene in which the first count effect 181a is finished and the second count effect 181b and the third count effect 181c are being executed in the first area 186. The reach effect 190 is being executed in the approximate center of the display screen 7a. FIG. 56 (g) shows a scene where a predetermined time (2.0) has elapsed from the scene of FIG. 56 (f) in the same variation display as FIG. 56 (f). FIG. 56 (g) shows a scene in which the second count value 182b of the second count effect 181b becomes a specific value and is moved and displayed in the second area 187, and the count effect is continued. The first area 187 shows a scene in which the third count value 182c of the third count effect 181c continues counting.

  FIG. 56 (h) shows a scene where a predetermined time (3.0) has elapsed from the scene of FIG. 56 (g) in the same variation display as FIG. 56 (g). FIG. 56 (h) shows a scene where the second count value 182b of the second count effect 181b being executed in the second area 187 is “0.0”. After the first count effect 181a, the predetermined game effect is executed based on the fact that the second count effect 181b is “0.0 (second specific value)”. Expecting that a high level of game production will be performed, further enhance the game entertainment. In the first area 187, the third count value 182c of the third count effect 181c continues to count.

  FIG. 57 (i) shows a scene where a predetermined time (0.5) has elapsed from the scene of FIG. 56 (h) in the same variation display as FIG. 56 (h). FIG. 57 (i) shows a battle effect 192 (first) based on the fact that the second count value 182b of the second count effect 181b shown in FIG. (5 game effects) is shown. The battle effect 192 is a kind of game effect (reach effect), which is an effect in which the teammate character 192a and the enemy character 192b battle each other. Finally, when the teammate character 192a wins the enemy character 192b, it becomes a big hit, and the teammate character 192a. This is a game production that will be lost if the player loses. In addition, the battle effect 192 is set to a game effect having a relatively large hit reliability among a plurality of reach effects (game effects), and a player who recognizes that the battle effect 192 has been executed is expected to win the game. Raise the feeling and enhance the fun of gaming.

  FIG. 57 (j) shows a scene in which a predetermined time (9.5) has elapsed from the scene of FIG. 57 (i) in the same variation display as FIG. 57 (i). FIG. 57 (j) shows a scene in which the battle effect 192 started in FIG. 57 (i) is being continued. In the first area 186, the third count effect 181c is continuously executed. FIG. 57 (k) shows a scene where a predetermined time (2.0) has elapsed from the scene of FIG. 57 (j) in the same variation display as FIG. 57 (j). FIG. 57J shows a scene in which the last remaining third count effect 181c is moved and displayed in the second area 187 and the count effect is executed. Also, the battle effect 192 and the third count effect 181c are executed in parallel, and the player recalls that some game effect is generated during the execution of the battle effect 192, and the player character 192a in the battle effect 192 Increase expectations for victory.

  FIG. 57 (l) shows a scene where a predetermined time (3.0) has elapsed from the scene of FIG. 57 (k) in the same variation display as FIG. 57 (k). FIG. 56 (h) shows a scene in which the third count value 182c of the third count effect 181c being executed in the second area 187 is “0.0” during the execution of the battle effect 192. Thereby, all of the plurality of count effects that have been executed are completed. FIG. 57 (m) shows a scene where a predetermined time has elapsed from the scene of FIG. 57 (l) in the same variation display as FIG. 57 (l). FIG. 57 (m) shows the movable object motion effect 193 based on the fact that the third count value 182c of the third count effect 181c shown in FIG. 57 (l) is “0.0 (second specific value)”. A scene in which (sixth game effect, notice effect) is executed is shown. The movable object operation effect 193 causes the movable decorative member 14 arranged at the upper position (outside the display area) of the display screen 7a to fall to the front surface of the display screen 7a at a predetermined timing during the effect symbol display. It is a game production. This is set to a notice effect with a higher jackpot reliability than these other notice effects (cut-in notice effect and step-up notice effect).

  In addition, when this movable object operation effect 193 is executed at a specific timing, it is a game effect with a big hit confirmed. Also in the present embodiment, when the movable object action effect 193 is executed at the specific timing of the battle effect 192, the teammate character 192a always wins the enemy character 192b, that is, the game effect is determined to be a big hit. The player is convinced of the big hit by the movable object operation effect 193 in the battle effect 192 and enhances the game entertainment. In addition, in this way, a count effect is executed during execution of a specific game effect (battle effect 193), and some game effect is executed when the count value becomes the second specific value (“0.0”). Therefore, the player expects that the jackpot will be confirmed and a game effect with a high expectation level for the jackpot will be executed, so that the gaming interest can be enhanced.

  FIG. 57 (n) shows a scene where a predetermined time has elapsed from the scene of FIG. 57 (m) in the same variation display as FIG. 57 (m). FIG. 57 (n) shows a scene where the teammate character 192a wins in the battle effect 192, that is, a scene where the big hit is confirmed, as notified by the movable object motion effect 193 of FIG. 57 (m). FIG. 57 (o) shows a scene where a predetermined time has elapsed from the scene of FIG. 57 (n) in the same variation display as FIG. 57 (n). In this scene, in the reach effect 190 (“5 ↓ 5”) with “5” as the reach symbol, the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed with the same effect symbol (“5”) as the reach symbol (“5”). Show. As a result, the player is shown to have won a big hit as a result of the variable display in which a plurality of count effects 181a, 181b, and 181c are executed in parallel.

  As described above, the count effect execution mode includes a case where one count effect is executed and a case where a plurality of count effects are executed in parallel. In addition, it is assumed that the reliability of the big hit is higher when multiple count effects are executed in parallel than when only one count effect is executed (the big hit reliability depends on the number of count effects executed in parallel). Different degrees). In other words, there is a high possibility that the result of the variable display during execution of the count effect will be a big hit. Further, when a plurality of count effects are executed in parallel, a specific game effect (for example, for example, when two or more first effects (which may be “first number or more”) are executed in parallel, are executed. The execution of the movable object operation effect having a relatively high hitting reliability may be confirmed. In the case where count effects of two or more second numbers (which may be “second number or more”) are executed in parallel, the big hit may be determined. The second number (for example, 4) is set to be larger than the first number (for example, 3). As a result, when the count effect is executed, the player expects how many count effects are executed in parallel, and increases the preference of the count effect.

  In addition, when a plurality of count effects are executed in parallel, the game effects that are executed based on the count value of each count effect being the second specific value (“0.0”) It is good. Thus, when a plurality of count effects are executed in parallel, the player can touch a wide variety of game effects, thereby enhancing the gaming interest. As another aspect, when a plurality of count effects are executed in parallel, the same game effect may be executed.

  Further, when a plurality of count effects are executed in parallel, the game effects are executed later based on the fact that the count value of each count effect becomes the second specific value (“0.0”). The game effect may be a game effect that shows a jackpot reliability that is greater than or equal to the jackpot reliability indicated by the previously executed game effect. Execute a game performance with a jackpot reliability of equal or better. Accordingly, when a plurality of count effects are executed in parallel, the game effects based on the count effects executed in the second half are more likely to be executed with a higher jackpot reliability. It is possible to dramatically increase the entertainment interest in the case where the two are executed in parallel.

  Moreover, it has a plurality of display colors as display colors of one or a plurality of count effects displayed in the first region, and the count effect is displayed in the second color (red) rather than being displayed in the first color (white). When displayed, the jackpot reliability (the jackpot expectation level, the jackpot game execution possibility) may be higher. Moreover, it has a plurality of display modes as the display mode of the count effect, and the second display mode (for example, the font is Mincho) than the count effect is displayed in the first display mode (for example, the font is Gothic). ) Is displayed, the jackpot reliability (the possibility of executing the jackpot game) may be higher.

  In addition, in accordance with the progress of the count effect, there is an audio display effect that informs the displayed value (count value) by voice and a display effect that is not reported by voice, and an audio display effect (voice + display). It is good also as a thing with higher hit reliability than the display production (display only). In addition, count effects with different display colors, count effects with different display sizes, count effects with different presence / absence of voice notification, and count effects with different display modes may be executed in parallel.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 58, a third execution mode of the count effect that is executed in accordance with the change display of the effect symbol will be described. In addition, about the 3rd execution aspect of count production, it demonstrates centering on a different part from a 1st execution aspect and a 2nd execution aspect, and abbreviate | omits description about the same part. FIG. 58A shows a scene in which the count effect 181 is executed at a predetermined timing during the execution of the effect symbol variation display. The count effect shown in FIG. 58A shows a scene in which a plurality of count effects are executed in parallel. Specifically, two count effects are executed simultaneously, and the first count value 182a of the first count effect 181a is displayed in the first area 186 of the display screen 7a, and is provided at the upper center of the display screen 7a. In the third area 188 (third position), the fourth count value 182d of the fourth count effect 181d is displayed.

  In the third execution mode, unlike the first execution mode and the second execution mode, the fourth count effect 181d executed in the third region 188 will be described. The fourth count effect 181d advances the count in the third area 188 without moving to the second area 187 even if the count value indicates a specific value. That is, by proceeding with the count, the second specific value (“0.0”) is displayed in the third area 188, and the fourth count value 182d becomes the second specific value (“0.0”). A predetermined game effect based on the above is executed.

  FIG. 58 (b) shows a scene in which a predetermined time (12.0) has elapsed from the scene of FIG. 58 (a) in the same variation display as FIG. 58 (a). In FIG. 58B, the first count value 182a of the first count effect 181a becomes the specific value (“3.5”) and the count value movement effect is executed, and the first count effect 181a is displayed in the second area 187. Running. In the third area 188, the fourth count effect 181d is executed. That is, the count effect is executed in parallel in the second area 187 and the third area 188.

  FIG. 58 (c) shows a scene where a predetermined time (3.0) has elapsed from the scene of FIG. 58 (b) in the same variation display as FIG. 58 (b). FIG. 58 (c) shows that the first count value 182a of the first count effect 181a being executed in the second area 187 becomes “0.0” during the execution of the reach effect 190 (“5 ↓ 5”). Shows the scene. FIG. 58 (d) shows a scene where a predetermined time (1.0) has elapsed from the scene of FIG. 58 (c) in the same variation display as FIG. 58 (c). FIG. 58D displays the specific character 191 based on the fact that the first count value 182a of the first count effect 181a shown in FIG. 58C is “0.0 (second specific value)”. The scene which performed the cut-in notice effect (4th game effect) to perform is shown. In the third area 188 at the top of the display screen 7a, the fourth count value 182d of the fourth count effect 181d being executed is displayed with priority over other displays. As shown in FIG. 58 (d), “display with priority over other displays” means that when a plurality of game effects are displayed in a superimposed manner, they are displayed in the foreground, thereby allowing other game effects to be displayed. It means displaying without hindering visibility.

  FIG. 58 (e) shows a scene in which a predetermined time (11.0) has elapsed from the scene of FIG. 58 (d) in the same variation display as FIG. 58 (d). FIG. 58 (e) shows a scene in which the fourth count effect 181 d is being continued in the third area 188 during the execution of the reach effect 190. The fourth count value 182d has passed the specific value ("3.5"), but the count effect is continued in the third region 188 without performing the count value moving effect (moving display) in the second region 187. To do. FIG. 58 (f) shows a scene in which a predetermined time (3.0) has elapsed from the scene of FIG. 58 (e) in the same variation display as FIG. 58 (e). FIG. 58 (f) shows that the fourth count value 182d of the fourth count effect 181d being executed in the third area 188 is “0.0” (second) while the reach effect 190 (“5 ↓ 5”) is being executed. It shows the scene that became (specific value). When the fourth count value 182d reaches “0.0” (second specific value), the fourth count value 182d (“0.0”) is enlarged and displayed so that the player can easily identify.

  FIG. 58 (g) shows a scene where a predetermined time has elapsed from the scene of FIG. 58 (f) in the same variation display as FIG. 58 (f). FIG. 58 (g) shows the movable decorative member 14 based on the fact that the fourth count value 182d of the fourth count effect 181d shown in FIG. 58 (f) is “0.0 (second specific value)”. The scene which performed the movable object action effect (6th game effect, notice effect) which operates is shown. When the fourth count value 182d of the fourth count effect 181d executed in the third area 188 shown in the execution mode 3 is “0.0 (second specific value)”, a specific game effect (for example, a movable object) The operation effect) is executed. That is, in the third region 188, when the count effect is executed, it is determined that the movable object operation effect that is the notice effect (game effect) with a high hit reliability is executed. Depending on the execution timing (for example, a specific timing during a battle effect), a big hit may be determined.

  On the other hand, when the count value of the count effect executed in the first area 186 becomes “0.0 (second specific value)”, a predetermined game effect selected from a plurality of game effects is executed. As a result, it is not possible to recognize which game effect is executed until it is executed, so that it is expected to execute a game effect with high jackpot reliability, and the game entertainment is enhanced. Further, as shown in FIGS. 58A and 58B, the display mode of the count value of the count effect executed in the third area and the count value of the count effect executed in the first area (second area). (Font, color) are different. This also makes it possible for the player to recognize the execution of different types of count effects and to increase his expectation.

  FIG. 58 (h) shows a scene where a predetermined time has elapsed from the scene of FIG. 58 (g) in the same variation display as FIG. In this scene, in the reach effect 190 (“5 ↓ 5”) with “5” as the reach symbol, the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed with the same effect symbol (“5”) as the reach symbol (“5”). Show. Thereby, it is shown to the player that the game is a big hit as a result of the variable display in which the plurality of count effects 181a and 181d are executed in parallel in the plurality of areas 186, 187 and 188.

  In the third execution mode, the number of count effects executed in parallel in the first area 186 has been described. However, in the case where a plurality of count effects are executed in parallel in the first area 186. There is also. In this case, different count effects are executed simultaneously in the first area 186, the second area 187, and the third area 188. In this case, the count values of the plurality of count effects display different count values, and the count proceeds at the same progress speed.

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Next, with reference to FIGS. 59 to 64, the selected challenge effect, which is one type of game effect executed by the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, will be described. FIG. 59 (a) shows an effect symbol 8 in a game mode in which a selection challenge effect (specific game effect) described later can be executed. In this game mode, the effect symbol shown in FIG. 59 (a) is displayed on the effect symbol display part 7b (display screen 7a, etc.) with the change display of the special symbol (first special symbol or / and second special symbol). 8 is displayed. The production symbol 8 is composed of eight types of symbols, and each symbol has a shape (form) in which numbers and characters (graphics) are combined. Specifically, the symbols “1” and “5” are combined with the first character “◯”, the symbols “2” and “6” are combined with the second character “□”, and the symbol “ “3” and “7” are combined with the third character “Δ”, and symbols “4” and “8” are combined with the fourth character “☆”. As described above, the effect design belongs to one of the four types (plurality) of attributes.

  FIG. 59B shows an execution scene of a variable display of a predetermined effect symbol in a game mode in which a selected challenge effect (specific game effect) can be executed. FIG. 59B and the like schematically show the first display screen 7a, the second display screen 71a, and the third display screen 72a in order to simplify the description. On the first display screen 7a located in the center, the above-described effect symbols (1 to 8) are variably displayed in the left column, the middle column, and the right column, respectively. That is, it is composed of three lines of effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R of right, middle, and left, the effect symbol 8L is also referred to as “left symbol”, and the effect symbol 8C is also referred to as “middle symbol”. The production symbol 8R is also referred to as a “right symbol”. Moreover, the downward arrow shown in the display screen 7a indicates the variation direction (direction of variation display) of each effect symbol. In addition, the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time with the execution of a predetermined game effect (notice, background effect, reach effect, character effect, sound effect, etc.), and then the three digits determined according to the special symbol success / failure determination result. The effect design of is confirmed and stopped.

  FIGS. 60 to 64 show an effect mode in which a selection challenge effect 287 (specific game effect), which is one type of game effect, is executed or a selection challenge effect 287 (specific game effect) in accordance with the variation display of the effect symbols. The effect mode that is not executed is shown. Here, the selection challenge effect 287 is a player-participation-type game effect that involves the operation of the player's effect buttons (first effect button 63a, second effect button 63b), and has a relatively high jackpot reliability. Moreover, it is regarded as a highly interesting game production. In addition, as an execution condition of the selection challenge effect 287, the first chance effect 282 and the second chance effect 283 are required to satisfy a predetermined condition. That is, when the first chance effect 282 satisfies the first condition, the process proceeds to the second chance effect 283, and when the second chance effect 283 satisfies the second condition, the execution of the selection challenge effect 287 is confirmed. Also in this selection challenge effect 287, the big hit effect symbol is stopped and displayed (confirmed) by satisfying the third condition (for example, the victory of the teammate character in the battle effect). On the other hand, even when the selection challenge effect 287 is executed, if the third condition is not satisfied (for example, the defeat of the teammate character in the battle effect), the outage effect symbol is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, the detection means for detecting the operation of the effect button and the effect button is referred to as “input means” by which the player makes a predetermined input, and “input detection means” by which the player's input can be detected. In addition, a game effect that is executed in accordance with the player's input is called an input game effect. Also, the voice or image effect that instructs the player to operate the effect button is referred to as “input instruction means”, “input instruction effect”, or “input instruction image”.

  Specifically, FIG. 60 (a) shows a scene in which a predetermined game effect is executed during execution of the effect symbol variation display. In FIG. 60 (a), on the first display screen 7a (also referred to as “first display section”), the effect symbol 8 is variably displayed, the left effect symbol 8L is “2”, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed. At “3”, a temporary stop display is performed, and the medium effect symbol 8C continues to be scrolled downward (variable display). That is, on the first display screen 7a, the left effect symbol 8L is stopped and displayed ("temporary stop display") with an attribute "□" of "2", and the right effect symbol 8R is "3" with an attribute of "△". Stop display (temporary stop display).

  Here, the first condition that is the execution condition of the selected challenge effect 287 is that the predetermined first specific stop symbol (first specific stop symbol arrangement, first specific stop mode) is stopped and displayed on the first display screen 7a. It is to be. The first specific stop symbol is a symbol (first symbol) composed of three-digit (plural) effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R (first symbol) that are stopped and displayed (temporary stop display) on the first display screen 7a. Design). Moreover, the 1st specific stop symbol of a present Example is the combination of the attribute of the production | presentation symbol 8 defined beforehand. Specifically, on the first display screen 7a, an attribute symbol “□” on the left (2 or 6), an attribute symbol “1” on the inside (1 or 5), and an attribute symbol “3” on the right (3) Alternatively, 7) is established by displaying a stop. In addition, the first specific stop symbols are different from each other in the three-digit effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R (first symbol). This makes it possible to expect the development of the game production in spite of the fact that the symbol is usually out of order, and to increase the expectation for the big hit. In addition, when two out of three digits having different left and right symbols are stopped, a combination of stopped symbols that normally only comes off is set as a stop symbol that expects a big hit to be executed, thereby making it possible to enhance the game fun.

  Therefore, in FIG. 60A, when “1” or “5”, which is the effect symbol having the “◯” attribute, is stopped and displayed on the medium effect symbol 8C, the first condition is satisfied. FIG. 60A shows a scene during execution of a first chance effect 282 (first display part effect) indicating whether or not the first specific stop symbol 293 is established (stop display). In addition, a game effect for displaying a predetermined character 281 is executed on the third display screen 72a. “Temporary stop display” refers to a state in which the variable display is stopped (including fine movement), but the stop display of all effect symbols has not been finalized. Is included.

  In the above-described embodiment, the “first specific stop symbol 293” is displayed with the “□” attribute symbol (2 or 6) on the left, the “◯” attribute symbol (1 or 5) on the left, and the “△” symbol on the right. The attribute symbol (3 or 7) is displayed in a stopped state. Instead of such an aspect, the arrangement may be any arrangement as long as the predetermined attribute symbol stops. For example, “□ △△”, “□ △ 〇”, “△ 〇 □”, or the like may be used. Further, the “first specific stop symbol 293” may be determined by a number instead of by an attribute. For example, a predetermined symbol such as “135”, “357”, “557”, or the like may be used. In addition, the “first specific stop symbol 293” has a different pattern in which all symbols are different, but instead of such a mode, at least one symbol in the combination of stop symbols may be different. The “first specific stop symbol” is at least a symbol (symbol combination) different from the jackpot symbol (same three digits).

  FIG. 60 (b) shows the same variable display as FIG. 60 (a) and shows a scene after a predetermined time has elapsed from FIG. 60 (a). FIG. 60B shows that the first specific stop symbol 293 does not stop as a result of the first chance effect 282 (first display part effect) of FIG. This shows a scene in which the production symbol (“233”) is stopped (determined). If the first specific stop symbol 293 does not stop in the first chance effect 282, the change display of the effect symbol is terminated as it is, and the right and left effect symbols are confirmed as the stop mode as it is and the medium effect that is stopped and displayed last. Together with the symbol, a disengagement effect symbol is configured.

  FIG. 60 (c) shows a scene after a predetermined time has elapsed from FIG. 60 (a), with the same variation display as FIG. 60 (a). FIG. 60C shows the first specific stop pattern 293 (“2 □ 103Δ”) as a result of the first chance effect 282 (first display section effect) of FIG. The scene where the 1st condition was satisfied in 1 chance production 282 is shown. FIG. 61 (d) shows a scene after a predetermined time has elapsed from FIG. 60 (c), with the same variation display as FIG. 60 (c). FIG. 61 (d) shows the display mode of the first specific stop symbol 293 (the first specific stop symbol array, the first specific stop mode) on the first display screen 7a. From “2 □ 103 △”, numbers and characters are separated, and the display mode is changed to only the character (“□□ △”). Thus, the player is informed in an easy-to-understand manner that the first specific stop symbol 293 is established on the condition that a symbol with a specific attribute is stopped. Such a symbol (“□ ◯ Δ”) is referred to as a first specific stop notification symbol 297.

  At the same time, on the second display screen 72a (second display portion), a second chance effect 283 (second display portion effect) for variably displaying the second display portion symbol 292 (second symbol) is started. In the present embodiment, the second display part design 292 produces an effect using the same production design 8 as the first display unit design 291. In the second chance effect 283, the second display part symbol 292 is variably displayed (scrolled) in a direction different from the first chance effect 282 (the horizontal direction indicated by the arrow). The second chance effect 283 is a game effect that is executed on the second display screen 72a (second display unit) when the first condition is established in the first chance effect 282. The second chance effect 283 is a game effect indicating whether or not the second specific stop symbol 294 (second specific stop mode) determined in advance is stopped and the second condition is satisfied.

  The second specific stop symbol 294 is a symbol (second symbol) composed of a one-digit effect symbol (second symbol) that is stopped (temporarily stopped) on the second display screen 72a. Moreover, the 2nd specific stop symbol of a present Example is made into the attribute of the production | presentation symbol 8 defined beforehand. Specifically, the second condition in the second chance effect 283 is established when the attribute symbol “4” (4 or 8) is stopped and displayed on the second display screen 72a. The attribute “☆” necessary for establishing the second condition is set to an attribute different from the attribute “□ ◯ △” required for establishing the first condition. That is, the first condition and the second condition can be satisfied by stopping and displaying the effect symbols of four types of attributes, which are all different attributes, on the first display screen 7a and the second display screen 72a.

  The first chance effect 282 and the second chance effect 283 are also simply referred to as “chance effect”. In the present embodiment, the first chance effect 282 and the second chance effect 283 use a common effect symbol to execute a game effect, but the symbols used in these may be different display patterns. In addition, the number of digits (one digit) of the symbol combination that satisfies the second condition in the second chance effect is smaller than the number of digits (three digits) in the symbol combination that satisfies the first condition in the first chance effect. . As a result, the player feels that the second condition is more likely to be satisfied than the first condition, and increases the expectation for the execution of the selection challenge effect 287 and eventually a big hit. Instead of such a mode, the number of digits of the symbol combination that satisfies the second condition in the second chance effect is made larger or the same as the number of digits of the symbol combination that satisfies the first condition in the first chance effect. Or you may.

  FIG. 61 (e) shows the same variable display as FIG. 61 (d) and shows a scene after a predetermined time has elapsed from FIG. 61 (d). FIG. 61D shows a second chance effect 283 (second display) in which the first specific stop notification symbol 297 is displayed on the first display screen 7a, and the second display portion symbol 292 is variably displayed on the second display screen 72a. Display section effect) is executed. Also, on the second display screen 72a, in the second chance effect 283, which second display part symbol (second symbol) is stopped and displayed, the second condition is satisfied (whether the selected challenge effect is executed). An information notification unit 298 is provided. In the information notifying unit 298, the characters “☆” attribute indication (second display unit symbol, second symbol) are displayed, indicating that it is only necessary to stop. .

  FIG. 61 (f) shows the same variable display as FIG. 61 (e) and shows a scene after a predetermined time has elapsed since FIG. FIG. 61 (f) displays the first specific stop notification symbol 297 on the first display screen 7 a, and the second display portion symbol 292 is displayed on the second display screen 72 a as a result of the second chance effect 283. The scene where the specific stop symbol 292 did not stop (the non-second specific stop symbol stopped) is shown. This is also referred to as a failure effect 284 in the second chance effect 283. As a result of the second chance effect 283, when the second specific stop symbol 292 is not displayed, the selection challenge effect (specific game effect) is not executed.

  FIG. 62 (g) shows a scene after a predetermined time has elapsed from FIG. 61 (f), with the same variation display as FIG. 61 (f). FIG. 61 (f) displays the first specific stop notification symbol 297 on the first display screen 7 a by returning it to the first specific stop symbol 293. Then, the chance effect is ended (without executing the selection challenge effect) with the combination of the first specific stop symbols 293 that are in the form of breaks, and a fixed stop display is performed. As a result, this variation display is terminated with the outlier result. Further, in the second chance effect 283 on the second display screen 72a, a character (notification effect) indicating that the second chance effect has failed is displayed (character "Sorry!").

  FIG. 62 (h) shows the same variable display as FIG. 61 (e) and shows a scene after a predetermined time has elapsed from FIG. 61 (e). FIG. 62 (h) displays the first chance effect 282 and the first specific stop notification symbol 297 on the first display screen 7a. Then, as a result of the second chance effect 283 that variably displays the second display part symbol 292 on the second display screen 72a, the second display part symbol 292 is stopped and displayed with the second specific stop symbol 292 having the “☆” attribute. Shows the scene. This is also referred to as a success effect 285 in the second chance effect 283. When the second specific stop symbol 292 is displayed as a result of the second chance effect 283, the selection challenge effect 287 (specific game effect) is executed on the first display screen 7a thereafter (within the same variation display). .

  FIG. 62 (i) shows a scene after a predetermined time has elapsed from FIG. 62 (h), with the same variation display as FIG. 62 (h). FIG. 62 (i) displays the first specific stop notification symbol 297 on the first display screen 7a and the second constant stop notification symbol 299 on the second display screen 72a. As a result, on the effect symbol display part (the first display screen 7a and the second display screen 72a), predetermined four types (plurality) of different symbols (effect symbol, first display part symbol, second display part) Indicates that the symbol is displayed. That is, the first condition and the second condition are satisfied, and the execution of the selection challenge effect is confirmed. The second fixed stop notification symbol 299 changes the display mode of the second specific stop symbol 293 (second specific stop mode) from the display mode of the combination of numbers and characters (“8 ☆”) to the numbers and characters. Is changed to a display mode of only the character (attribute) (“☆”). This informs the player in an easy-to-understand manner that the second specific stop symbol 294 is established on the condition that a symbol with a specific attribute is stopped. Such a symbol (“☆”) is referred to as a second specific stop notification symbol 299.

  FIG. 63 (j) shows the same variable display as FIG. 62 (i) and shows a scene after a predetermined time has elapsed from FIG. 62 (i). In FIG. 62 (j), as described above, the selection challenge effect is executed using the effect symbol display unit (display screen 7a) based on the fact that the first condition and the second condition are satisfied in the chance effects 282 and 283. Shows the scene. As shown in FIG. 62 (j), on the first display screen 7a, the above-described four types (plural types) of symbols (characters, patterns) indicating different attributes are displayed in different areas on the display screen 7a. ing. In addition, as a symbol indicating four types of attributes that can be selected, a first selection target 287a indicating “□” is displayed on the leftmost side, and a second selection target 287b indicating “◯” is sequentially displayed on the right. A third selection target 287c indicating “」 ”and a fourth selection target 287d indicating“ ☆ ”are displayed. Note that “the symbols indicating four types (plural types) of different attributes” are also simply referred to as “attribute symbols” and “attribute symbols”.

  Further, in FIG. 63 (j), a selection cursor 289 indicating selection of the attribute symbol category of the “□” attribute on the display screen 7a is displayed. In addition, an operation instruction pattern 290 indicating that the effect button input operation is valid is displayed at the lower center of the display screen 7a. The player can select any attribute symbol (□, ○, Δ, or ☆) of the player by moving the selection cursor 289 left and right by performing a predetermined input operation on the effect button. The operation instruction pattern 290 is a pattern imitating an effect button. The valid period of the input operation is displayed on the second display screen 72a, and FIG. 63 (j) shows that the remaining time is “10 seconds”. In the selected challenge effect 287, a different game effect is assigned to each attribute symbol, and different game effects (reach effect, character effect) are executed depending on the attribute symbol selected by the player.

  FIG. 63 (k) shows the same variable display as FIG. 63 (j) and shows a scene after a predetermined time has elapsed from FIG. 63 (j). As shown in FIG. 62 (j), on the first display screen 7a, when the player operates the effect button, the selection cursor 289 is moved to the second selection object 287b, and the effect button is pressed. , The scene determined as the second selection target 287b (“◯” attribute). The second display screen 72a indicates that the valid period of the input operation is “3 seconds” remaining. If the selection target determination operation is not performed within the valid period, the selection target at the position where the selection cursor is located is selected when the valid period ends. Then, a game effect corresponding to the selection target is executed.

  FIG. 63 (l) shows the same variable display as FIG. 63 (k) and shows a scene after a predetermined time has elapsed from FIG. 63 (k). FIG. 63 (l) shows the selection corresponding to the selection target 287b (“◯” attribute) based on the fact that the player has selected / determined the second selection target 287b (“◯” attribute) in the selection challenge effect 287. The scene where the 2 selection object effect 288 is performed is shown. The game effect (second selection target effect 288) corresponding to the selection target 287b (“◯” attribute) is a battle effect in which the teammate character and the enemy character fight. In the upper part of the display screen 7a, the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R are both in a reach mode in which the display is stopped at "3". The battle effect is a big hit (“333”) when the ally character wins the enemy character, and is lost (“323”) when the ally character is defeated by the enemy character. On the second display screen 72a, the type of game effect corresponding to the attribute symbol selected by the player is displayed. Note that, in the selected challenge effect 287, game effects having different display modes (for example, the first selection target effect to the fourth selection target effect such as baseball reach, soccer reach, race reach, etc.) are executed depending on the attribute pattern selected by the player. Is done.

  FIG. 64 (m) shows the same fluctuation display as FIG. 63 (l) and shows a scene after a predetermined time has elapsed from FIG. 63 (l). FIG. 64 (m) shows a scene in which the teammate character has been defeated by the enemy character as a result of the battle effect, and has fallen ("323"). A display effect symbol (“323”) is displayed in a substantially central part of the first display screen 7a, and “second!” Indicating that the battle effect is defeated (disconnection) is displayed on the second display screen 72a. Displays characters and ends the variable display. FIG. 64 (n) shows the same variable display as FIG. 63 (l) and shows a scene after a predetermined time has elapsed from FIG. 63 (l). FIG. 64 (n) shows a scene in which the teammate character wins the enemy character and results in a big hit (“323”) as a result of the battle effect. A jackpot effect symbol (“333”) is displayed in a substantially central portion of the first display screen 7a, and “Big hit!” Is shown on the second display screen 72a, indicating that the battle effect has been won (hit!). Is displayed and the variable display is terminated. Then, the big hit game is executed. The jackpot effect symbol (“333”) is also referred to as “special stop display mode”.

  As described above, in the first chance effect (first display part effect) executed on the first display screen 7a (first display part), the effect symbol (first symbol) is the first specific stop symbol (first specific symbol). When the stop display is performed in the stop mode), a second chance effect (second display portion effect) is displayed in which the second display portion symbol (second symbol) is variably displayed on the second display screen 72a (second display portion). When the second specific stop symbol (second specific stop mode) is not stopped and displayed in the second chance effect, the first specific stop symbol stopped and displayed on the first display screen 7a is confirmed and stopped. It will be out. When the second specific stop symbol is stopped and displayed in the second chance effect, a selection challenge effect (specific game effect) is executed on the first display screen 7a. In addition, as a result of the selection challenge effect, there are cases where it is lost or a big hit. Such an unprecedented new game effect can enhance the game entertainment.

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In the first embodiment described above, the count value “30.0” is counted down to “0” in 30 seconds at the same speed as the watch. Instead of such a mode, the count value of “30.0” may be changed at a traveling speed different from that of the clock, and may be set to “0” in 60 seconds or 15 seconds. Further, the count effect may be an effect by counting up instead of an effect by counting down. For example, “0” or “1” is displayed as the initial value of the count effect, the count value is counted up as the game progresses, and the displayed value is “100 (or any other value such as 1000)”. In such a case, a predetermined game effect may be executed.

  Further, in the first embodiment described above, when the gaming state after the big hit game is set to the high probability high base state, the high probability high base state is a specification that continues until the next big hit occurs. If the gaming state after the big hit game is set to the high-accuracy base state in addition to or in addition to such a big hit type, the number of times determined in advance in the high-accuracy high-base state If the big win is not made until the special symbol variation display of (50 or 100) is completed, a big hit type in which the gaming state changes to the high probability low base state may be provided. By providing such a big hit type, the gaming state after the big hit game becomes a high base state, and when a special symbol variation display of a predetermined number of times is executed in the high base state, depending on the big hit type, The game state has a case of shifting to the low probability and low base state, a case of continuing the high probability and high base state, and a case of shifting to the high probability and low base state.

  As a result, it is possible to diversify the game mode change mode (transition mode), increase the game playability, and enhance the game entertainment. In addition, by executing a common game effect in a high base state from the end of the big hit game until a predetermined number of special symbol variations are displayed, a predetermined number of special symbol variations are displayed. It is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize which game state the game state is to be transferred to after the game is executed. Thereby, the player's gaming interest in the high base state is enhanced, and the expectation for an advantageous state is enhanced. In addition, even if the gaming state after the big hit game is not in the high probability low base state but in the high base state, the game state is changed to the high probability low base state after a predetermined number of fluctuations thereafter. It is possible to play a game in anticipation of this. In addition, this makes it possible to maintain the gaming interest for a long time.

  In the first embodiment, the first special symbol display (first special symbol display 41a and second special symbol display 41b) and the second special symbol display (c1 and c2 of the fluctuation state display 49). ) Are controlled by the main control unit. In place of such a mode, the first special symbol display (first special symbol display 41a, second special symbol display 41b) is controlled by the main control unit, and the second special symbol display (variation) Display control of c1 and c2) of the status indicator 49 may be performed by another control unit such as a sub-control unit. Thereby, even if a failure occurs in the display control of one control unit, it is possible to notify correct game information if the display control of the other control is appropriate. Further, both the first special symbol display and the second special symbol display are provided in the same display unit (main display 40). Thereby, the first special symbol display device controlled by the main control unit and the second special symbol display device controlled by the sub control unit are provided in the vicinity so that the consistency of the display contents of both can be confirmed and the display control can be performed. It is possible to easily check whether there is any problem with the device.

  Similarly, in the first embodiment, the main control unit controls the display of the first normal symbol display (normal symbol display 42) and the second normal symbol display (c3 of the fluctuation state display 49). To do. In place of such a mode, the display control of the first normal symbol display (normal symbol display 42) is performed by the main control unit, and the second normal symbol display (c3 of the fluctuation state display 49) is sub-controlled. The display may be controlled by another control unit such as a unit. Thereby, there exists an effect similar to the special symbol display mentioned above.

  Further, in addition to the second special symbol display and the second normal symbol display, a second first special figure hold indicator, a second second special figure hold indicator (not shown), a second common figure, not shown. A hold indicator may be provided. At this time, the first special figure hold indicator (first special figure hold indicator 43a, second special figure hold indicator 43b) and the second special figure hold indicator (general figure hold indicator 42) are main-controlled. Other control units such as a sub-control unit, the second special figure hold indicator (the first special figure hold indicator, the second special figure hold indicator), the second special figure hold indicator You may make it control by. In addition, the first special figure hold indicator (first special figure hold indicator 43a, second special figure hold indicator 43b), the first special figure hold indicator (general figure hold indicator 42), the first Two special figure hold indicators (second first special figure hold indicator, second second special figure hold indicator) and second universal figure hold indicator may be provided on the same main indicator 40. it can. As a result, it is possible to improve the listability of the both, easily check the consistency of the display contents, and easily check whether there is a problem in the display control.

  Also, a first special symbol display (first special symbol display 41a and second special symbol display 41b), a first normal symbol display (normal symbol display 42), a first special symbol display indicator (First special figure hold indicator 43a, second special figure hold indicator 43b), first general figure hold indicator (common figure hold indicator 42), second special symbol indicator (variation state indicator 49) C1 and c2), the second normal symbol display (c3 of the fluctuation state display 49), the second special figure hold indicator (the second first special figure hold indicator, the second second special figure) The hold indicator) and the second general-purpose hold indicator may all be provided on the same main indicator 40. As a result, it is possible to improve the listability of these display units and easily check whether there is a problem in the display control by the main control unit and the display control by the sub control. The main display 40 can be provided outside (outside) the game area 3. Further, it can be provided on the game board 2 outside (outside) the game area 3.

  In addition, when there is a power interruption (power interruption processing) for some reason during a game or during operation of the gaming machine (power ON), the display is controlled by the main control unit when power is supplied again. Special symbol indicators (first special symbol indicator 41a and second special symbol indicator 41b), first normal symbol indicator (normal symbol indicator 42), first special symbol indicator (first special symbol indicator) The figure hold indicator 43a, the second special figure hold indicator 43b), and the first general figure hold indicator (common figure hold indicator 42) execute display (display control) first (restart and return). The second special symbol display (c1 and c2 of the fluctuation state display 49), the second normal symbol display (c3 of the fluctuation state display 49), the second special figure, which are controlled by the sub-control unit. On-hold indicator (second first special figure hold indicator, second second special figure hold indicator), second general figure hold示器 run the display (display control) after the (resumption, return) to.

  However, the second special symbol display (c1 and c2 of the fluctuation state display 49), the second normal symbol display (c3 of the fluctuation state display 49), the second special display controlled by the sub-control unit. An image display apparatus in which the figure hold display (second first special figure hold display, second second special figure hold display) and second universal figure hold display are also controlled by the sub-control unit. Display (display control) is executed (resumed and restored) earlier than (first image display device 7, second image display device 71, and / or third image display device 72). This is a simple display control in which the main display turns on / off / flashes each single LED, while the image display device (the first image display device 7, the second image display device 71, and / or the first display device). This is because the three-image display device 72) includes a liquid crystal display unit and has more complicated display control than the main display.

  Thereby, even if it is a display part which shows the special symbol propriety determination result and fluctuation state controlled by the same sub control part, the first sub display part which returns a display promptly after power-on (after power restoration) And a second sub display unit for returning the display after a delay. And according to each role, it becomes possible to perform optimal game control. The first sub display unit includes a second special symbol display (c1 and c2 of the variation state display 49) and a second normal symbol display (the variation state display 49) that are controlled by the sub control unit. C3), the second special figure hold indicator (second first special figure hold indicator, second second special figure hold indicator), the second general figure hold indicator, and the simple With the display control, it is possible to easily grasp the fluctuation state and the like, and it is possible to quickly return after the power is turned on again. The second sub display unit corresponds to an image display device (the first image display device 7, the second image display device 71, and / or the third image display device 72) that is also controlled by the sub control unit. In addition, it is possible to display various game information and game effects (reach effect, notice effect, story effect, etc.) with complicated display control, and to improve the taste by various game effects.

  Further, in another aspect, when power is turned off for some reason during a game or during operation of the gaming machine (power is on), if power is supplied again, the sub-control unit The second special symbol display (c1 and c2 of the fluctuation state indicator 49), the second normal symbol indicator (c3 of the fluctuation state indicator 49), the second special symbol hold indicator (first 2 first special figure hold indicator, second second special figure hold indicator), the second universal figure hold indicator performs display (display control) first (resume, return), main control unit The first special symbol display (the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b), the first normal symbol display (the normal symbol display 42), the first special symbol, which are display-controlled. Hold indicator (first special figure hold indicator 43a, second special figure hold indicator 43b), first general figure hold indicator (general The hold display device 42) performs display (display control) later (resume, return), and the image display device (the first image display device 7, the second image display device 71, or / and the display control is performed by the sub-control unit) The third image display device 72) may further perform display (display control) after that (restart or return).

  In the embodiment described above, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R displayed on the effect symbol display unit are set according to the game state as a special symbol (first special symbol to be described later) set as the main game in the game state. Alternatively, the variable display is performed in synchronization with the variable display of the second special symbol). That is, one effect symbol (three digits) is displayed on the effect symbol display unit, and is synchronized with one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol according to the gaming state, thereby synchronizing with the first special symbol. And a case of being synchronized with the second special symbol. Instead of such a mode, the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol are displayed, the fluctuation display of the first effect symbol is synchronized with the fluctuation display of the first special symbol, and the second effect symbol is changed to the second special symbol. The variable display may be performed in synchronization with the variable display. Further, when both the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol are displayed, the effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol (one special symbol) set as the main subject of the game in the gaming state is largely displayed (main subject) And the effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol (the other special symbol) that is not the main subject of the game may be displayed small. Specifically, the display area is 1/5 or less. Also, not always displaying both the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol, but displaying both the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol according to the gaming state and the game situation, and the first There may be a case where one of the effect symbol and the second effect symbol (the main symbol) is displayed.

  In addition, with respect to the configuration of the gaming machine described above, a “variable entrance” that can be changed between a state where a game ball can enter and a state where the game ball cannot enter, and a state where the game ball cannot enter, “Special game execution means” capable of executing a special game that allows the variable entrance to enter a ball when the result of the 1-win / no-go determination or the second win-win determination is successful. Further, the “second starter” may be a variable starter that can be changed between the first mode and the second mode in which a game ball is more likely to enter than the first mode. In addition, a game state (first game state) in which a game ball enters the variable start port has a predetermined frequency, and a game in which a game ball enters the variable start port is higher than the game state. “Game state setting means” for setting the state (second game state) can be provided. Here, “predetermined frequency” includes zero.

  In the above-described embodiment, the number of times of opening the first grand prize port or the second grand prize port in one round is set to one. It may be a plurality of times or may have a different number of rounds of opening. In the present embodiment, the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are control processes that can be changed simultaneously. However, the second special figure hold is prioritized over the first special figure hold. Also, a so-called special figure 2 priority control process, a control process in which the first special figure hold is prioritized over the second special figure hold, or a so-called special figure 1 priority control process may be used. Also, the priority order is not set for the digestion of the first special figure hold and the digestion of the second special figure hold, and the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are digested in order from the oldest stored one. Control processing, that is, control processing of so-called order of entering (memory order) digestion may be used.

  Also, it is a type of pachinko gaming machine that does not have a probability setting means (no high probability state), has a specific area inside, and can enter a game ball that can enter and a game ball can enter There is a large winning opening that can be changed to an impossible entry impossible state, and if the result of the determination of success or failure based on the entry to the starting opening is a small hit, the large winning opening is made available for a predetermined time. This is also applied to a pachinko gaming machine in which a big hit game is executed when a game ball enters a big winning opening in a ball ready state and the game ball passes through a specific area, and a big hit game is executed. This pachinko gaming machine is called a so-called “1 type 2 type mixing machine”. When the result of the determination of success / failure based on the ball entering the start opening becomes a big hit, the big hit game is executed without passing through a specific area. In addition, as a privilege, it is possible to generate a high base state that increases the frequency of entering game balls into the start opening. Moreover, it has a 1st starting port and a 2nd starting port, and it shall generate | occur | produce the high base state which raises the entrance frequency to the 2nd starting port. The present invention can be applied to all these types of gaming machines.

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

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the latest acquired random number value (acquired information) stored in the special figure holding storage unit is read and the read acquired random number value (acquired information) is determined for the prior determination based on the starting entrance. Although (pre-determination) is performed ("starting ball entry process (S205)", see FIGS. 11, 13, etc.), the pre-determination method is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the special figure holding storage unit, an area (acquisition information storage means) for storing acquisition information (that is, acquisition information acquired based on starting entry) to be subjected to prior determination is stored in the main control unit and sub-control. The acquired information stored in the storage area (preliminary determination storage unit) may be determined (preliminary determination). In this case, it is possible to erase the acquisition information (acquisition information stored in another storage area) used for the preliminary determination by storing the result of the preliminary determination in the RAM of the main control unit or the sub-control unit. Or it is good also as what pre-determines about the acquisition information acquired based on starting entrance instead of pre-determining about the acquisition information memorize | stored in the special figure holding | maintenance memory | storage part. That is, it may be determined in advance before the acquired information is stored in the special figure storage unit. In this case, it is not necessary to provide an area for storing the acquisition information to be subject to prior determination separately from the special figure storage unit, and it is also necessary to read out the acquisition information stored in the special figure storage unit for the preliminary determination. Absent.

  In the embodiment described above, one image display device 7 (board-side display means) is provided as the main liquid crystal (main display device) on the game board side (inside the game area), and the game machine frame side (outside the game area). ) Is provided with two image display devices 71 and 72 (frame side display means) as sub liquid crystal (sub display device), but the sub liquid crystal (sub display device) may be provided on the game board 2 side. In this case, instead of the two sub liquid crystals (second image display device 71 and third image display device 72) shown in the above-described embodiment, two sub liquid crystals are used as the main liquid crystal (first image display) as a panel display means. Provide one sub liquid crystal on the game board side instead of one of the second image display device 71 and the third image display device 72 (left sub liquid crystal or right sub liquid crystal). Can do. Alternatively, it is possible to provide one or two or more sub liquid crystals on the game board side while including the two sub liquid crystals (second image display device 71 and third image display device 72) shown in the above-described embodiment. is there. This also makes it possible to display various effects with impact by a plurality of image display devices.

  In the above-described embodiment, the display device (first image display device 7) provided on the game board side (inside the game area) and the display device (second image) provided on the gaming machine frame side (outside the game area). The display device 71 and the third image display device 72) are all image display devices composed of a liquid crystal display device (liquid crystal display device), but the type of the display device is not limited to liquid crystal. It is also possible to use a dot display, a 7-segment display, or the like. Further, different types of display devices including a main display device and a sub display device may be mixed. Specifically, for example, of the first to third image display devices shown in the above-described embodiments, the first image display device 7 is a drum display or a 7-segment display, and the second image display device 71 and the third image display device. The image display device 72 may be a liquid crystal display as in the embodiment. Alternatively, the first image display device 7 may be a liquid crystal display as in the embodiment, and one or both of the second image display device 71 and the third image display device 72 may be a dot display. As a result, a variety of effects can be displayed by a plurality of display devices having different display methods, and it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.

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

(Reference invention 1)
A conventional gaming machine has a first start port, a second start port, a first grand prize port, and a second grand prize port. When a game ball enters the first start port, the first symbol is variably displayed. 2. When a game ball entered the start opening, there was a display that variably displayed the second symbol. Then, when the first symbol or the second symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, either the first big prize opening or the second big prize opening is opened, or the first big prize opening and the second big prize are opened. There has been a gaming machine that executes a jackpot game in which a winning opening is opened in a predetermined order (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2017-055811).

  In addition, in the conventional gaming machine, the second start port is a variable start port, the entry frequency is lowered in the low base state, and the entry frequency is increased in the high base state. There was a game aimed at one starting port and a game aimed at the second starting port in a high base state. In addition, there has been a gaming machine that performs a so-called right-handed game in which a game is aimed at the right area of the game area when a big hit game or a high base state is reached. In such a gaming machine, in the low base state, a left-handed game is played, and once the advantageous state is reached, the right-handed game is played until the advantageous state ends, and the game in the advantageous state is sharpened. Met. However, in the conventional gaming machine, the transition state of the gaming state is uniform, and it has not been possible to provide highly interesting gaming properties.

  The present reference invention 1 has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and unlike conventional gaming machines, provides a highly interesting gaming state, diversifies the transition state of the gaming state, and enhances the gaming interest. A game machine is provided.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 is
A first starting port through which a game ball can enter,
A second start port that is changeable between a first state and a second state in which a game ball is more likely to enter than the first state;
A third start opening where game balls can enter;
First hit / fail judgment execution means for executing a first hit / no-go judgment based on a ball entering the first start port or the second start port;
Second hit / fail judgment execution means for executing a second hit / no-go judgment executed based on a ball entering the third start port;
A first gaming state in which a game ball enters the second starting port at a predetermined frequency, and a second gaming state in which a gaming ball enters the second starting port at a higher frequency than the first gaming state. , A game state setting means capable of setting,
A gaming machine comprising special game execution means capable of executing a special game when the result of the first success / failure determination or the second success / failure determination is a big hit (first specified result), wherein the first start The mouth is provided in the first game area,
The second start port and the third start port are provided in the second game area,
In the first game state, a first game (low-low-low base state) is executed by launching a game ball in the first game area and mainly performing the first success / failure determination, and in the second game state, the second game. A second game (low-accuracy base state) in which a game ball is fired in an area and executed mainly as a result of the first success / failure determination; and a game ball is fired in the second game area in the first game state to And a third game (highly accurate and low base state) that is executed mainly by determining whether or not the player is correct.

  According to such a gaming machine, the first start port for executing the first winning / failing determination is arranged in the first gaming area, and the first winning / failing determination is executed in the second gaming area (the first state and the second state). A variable type second start port and a third start port for executing the second determination of whether or not it is present. In addition, the gaming state includes a first gaming state in which the frequency of entering game balls into the second starting port is low (a predetermined frequency) and a frequency of entering game balls into the second starting port than in the first gaming state. A high second gaming state. In the first gaming state, the first game that fires aiming at the first starting port of the first gaming area and executes the first winning / nothing determination as a main subject, and the second starting port of the second gaming area in the second gaming state The first game that fires aiming at the first game and executes the first hit / fail judgment as the subject, and the first game that launches aiming at the third start port of the second game area and executes the second hit / fail judgment as the subject 1 game.

  Thereby, the player can perform the first game, the second game, and the third game having different game modes according to the transition of the game state, and can enhance the game interest by changing the various game states and the new game characteristics. It becomes possible. In the first gaming state, the frequency of entering the first game area and entering the first starting port is higher than the frequency of entering the second starting area and launching into the second starting area. May be higher.

In addition, the gaming machine of reference invention 1-2 is the gaming machine of reference invention 1-1.
As a result of the first success / failure determination in the first game for firing a game ball in the first game area, the game has a first big hit and a second big hit,
As a result of the first success / failure determination in the second game for firing a game ball in the second game area, the game has a first big hit and a second big hit,
As a result of the second success / failure determination in the third game for firing a game ball in the second game area, the game has a third big hit and a fourth big hit,
In the first game, the second game can be executed when the result of the first success / failure determination becomes the first big hit, and the third game can be executed when the result of the first success / failure determination becomes the second big win. age,
In the second game, the second game can be executed when the result of the first success / failure determination becomes the first big hit, and the third game can be executed when the result of the first success / failure determination becomes the second big win. age,
In the third game, the second game can be executed when the result of the second success / failure determination is the third big hit, and the third game can be executed when the result of the second success / failure determination is the fourth big win. It is characterized by that.

  According to such a gaming machine, the result of the first winning / failing determination in the first game for launching the game ball in the first gaming area and the first winning / failing determination in the second game for firing the game ball in the second gaming area. As a result, there are a first big hit and a second big hit, and there are a third big hit and a fourth big hit as a result of the second hit / fail judgment in the third game in which a game ball is launched into the second game area. Then, in the first game after the start of the game, the second game can be executed when the result of the first success / failure determination becomes the first big hit, and the third game can be executed when the second big hit is reached. Also, when the second game is reached, the second game can be executed when the result of the first winning / failing determination in the second game becomes the first big hit, and the third game can be executed when the second big hit is reached. Also, in the case of the third game, the second game can be executed when the result of the second winning / failing determination in the third game becomes the third big hit, and the third game can be executed when the fourth big hit.

  Thus, regardless of whether the first big hit or the second big hit is caused by the first game after the start of the game, the subsequent game is played by firing the game ball to the second game area. In addition, while performing a game to be launched into the second game area, whether the second game or the third game is performed, a game that performs the first determination (second game), 2. It is possible to play a game while changing the game mode (game state) with the game (third game) in which the determination of success / failure is made. In addition, this makes it possible to enhance the gaming interest through various game state transition modes and novel gaming characteristics.

In addition, the gaming machine of reference invention 1-3 is the gaming machine of reference invention 1-2,
In the second game, the second game state is changed to the first game state based on execution of the first success / failure determination a specific number of times, and the first game is shifted to the first game. .

  According to such a gaming machine, it is assumed that, in the second game, when the first winning / failing determination is executed a specific number of times, the second gaming state is changed to the first gaming state and the first game is entered. As a result, the game is shifted from the second game to the first game by executing a specific number of determinations. Further, in a game in which the same first win / fail determination is performed, the game is shifted from the launch game to the second game area to the launch game to the first game area. In addition, this makes it possible to enhance the gaming interest through various game state transition modes and novel gaming characteristics.

  Note that the third game may continue the third game even when the second success / failure determination is executed a specific number of times. Further, the third game may be continued until the second winning / failing determination result is a big hit.

In addition, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-4 is a gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 to Reference Invention 1-3,
As a result of the second success / failure determination, there is a small hit (second specific result), and when the small hit is reached, a predetermined amount of gaming profit can be obtained,
The second success / failure determination is more likely to be the small hit than the first success / failure determination,
In the second game, the execution rate of the first success / failure determination is higher than that in the first game, so that the decrease rate of the game medium used for the game is slower than that in the first game.
The third game is characterized in that the rate of decrease of the game medium is slower than that of the second game because the game profit can be obtained by the small hit.

  According to such a gaming machine, as a result of the second success / failure determination, there is a small hit that can acquire a predetermined amount of gaming profit, and the second success / failure determination is smaller with a higher probability than the first success / failure determination. It will be a hit. That is, the third game is a small hit with a higher probability than the first game and the second game. In addition, the second game that is in the second gaming state has a higher execution frequency of the first winning / failing determination than the first game that is in the first gaming state. In the second game, the decrease rate of the game medium used for the game is slower than that of the first game, and in the third game, the decrease rate of the game medium used for the game is slower than that of the second game. Thus, the third game is a game that is more advantageous than the second game, and the second game is a game that is more advantageous than the first game. This also makes it possible to diversify the transition modes between various gaming states having different degrees of advantage, and to enhance the gaming interest with new gaming characteristics. In addition, it is good also as what has a small hit as a result of a 2nd success / failure determination, and does not have a small hit as a result of a 1st success / failure determination.

  Moreover, you may have the 4th game (highly accurate high base state) which discharge | releases a game ball | bowl to a 2nd game area | region in the 2nd game state, and performs it by making a 1st winning / failing determination main. Also, the fourth game may be continued until the next big hit occurs. Also, in the fourth game, the frequency of the first success / failure determination is made higher than that in the first game, so that the decrease rate of the game medium is slower than that in the first game. By making it possible to obtain a profit, the decrease rate of the game medium may be slower than those of the second game and the fourth game. In addition, since the second game and the fourth game are both in the second game state, the decrease rate of the game medium may be substantially the same.

Further, in the first game, when the result of the first winning / failing determination becomes the first big hit (corresponding to the 4R fourth big winning in the first embodiment), the second game can be executed, and the result of the first winning / failing determination becomes the second big hit ( When the 15R first big hit and the 4R second big hit in the first embodiment are reached, the third game can be executed, and the first determination result is the fifth big hit (corresponding to the 4R third big hit in the first embodiment). The fourth game can be executed,
In the second game, when the result of the first success / failure determination becomes the first big hit (corresponding to the 4R fourth big hit of the first embodiment), the second game can be executed, and the result of the first success / failure determination becomes the second big hit (Example) 1 is equivalent to 15R first jackpot and 4R second jackpot), the third game can be executed, and if the result of the first hit / fail judgment is fifth jackpot (corresponding to 4R third jackpot of Embodiment 1), the fourth game is executed. Making the game viable,
In the third game, when the result of the second win / fail decision is the third big hit (corresponding to the 2R seventh big hit of the first embodiment), the second game can be executed, and the result of the second win / fail decision is the fourth big win (the embodiment) 1) (corresponding to 15R 5th big hit of 1), the third game can be executed, and if the result of the second hit / fail judgment becomes 6th big hit (corresponding to 2R 6th big hit of the first embodiment), the fourth game can be executed ,
In the fourth game, when the result of the first success / failure determination becomes the first big hit (corresponding to the 4R fourth big hit of the first embodiment), the second game can be executed, and the result of the first success / failure determination becomes the second big hit (Example) 1 is equivalent to 15R first jackpot and 4R second jackpot), the third game can be executed, and if the result of the first hit / fail judgment is fifth jackpot (corresponding to 4R third jackpot of Embodiment 1), the fourth game is executed. The game may be executable.

  The “decreasing speed of the game medium used for the game” is given from the game medium (launched game ball) used in the unit time (for example, 1 minute) or the number of unit shots (for example, 100 shots) during the same period. The number obtained by subtracting game media (paid prize balls) is calculated as the number of game media (game balls) to be reduced. In the first game, the second game, the third game, and the fourth game, when the game is performed for a predetermined period, the decrease rate of the game medium (game ball, possession ball) possessed by the player is in descending order of decrease rate. The first game> the second game (the fourth game)> the third game. In the third game, it can be said that the rate of decrease is negative because the longer the game is continued, the more the ball can be increased by small hits. That is, the first game, the second game, and the fourth game are in a state where the game is played while decreasing the number of balls, while the third game is a state where the game is played while increasing the number of balls.

  Further, the type of the big hit (first big hit type) in the case where the result of the first success / failure determination is a big hit is different from the big hit type (second big hit type) in the case where the result of the second positive / failed determination is a big hit. It may be many. In addition, as a third game (highly accurate low base state) generated as a result of the second winning / failing determination, when a third game is obtained through a big hit game in which it is difficult to obtain a prize ball, a prize ball is obtained. It is assumed that the game becomes the third game after the big hit game that is easy. In addition, as the third game (highly accurate low base state) generated as a result of the first success / failure determination, there is no case of becoming a third game through a big hit game in which it is difficult to obtain a prize ball. It may be provided only when the third game is achieved through a big hit game that is easy to acquire.

  Further, the probability of occurrence of a small hit in the second winning / failing determination is set to be higher than the probability of being a big hit in the high probability, and the possibility of occurrence of the small hit in the second winning / notifying determination can be increased. More preferably, the probability of occurrence of small hits in the second determination of success / failure is preferably ½ or more. In addition, the first entry / failure determination and the second entry / failure determination have the same probability of entry into the high probability state (operation probability of the probability variation function). On the other hand, the first entry / failure determination and the second entry / failure determination may have different rush probabilities for entering the state C (highly accurate low base state), and the state 2 (highly accurate low base state) is determined. The rush probability may be higher than the first hit / fail judgment. As a result, it is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation for the game to be launched into the second game area where the third game in which the second win / fail determination is performed can be executed, and to enhance the game interest.

  Also, in the second win / fail decision, if a big hit that does not enter the state C (highly accurate low base state) is reached, the big win is the number of winning balls that can be obtained from the big win (big hit game) in the second win / fail decision Is the biggest jackpot (big hit game). The jackpot is a jackpot (big hit game) with the smallest number of winning balls that can be obtained among the big hits (big hit games) in the first and second hit / fail judgments.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention 1, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that diversifies the game mode transition mode and enhances the gaming interest.

(Reference invention 2)
In conventional gaming machines, there is a game that makes a determination as to whether or not a game ball has entered a starting port and displays the symbols in a variable manner based on the result of the determination. In such a gaming machine, when the result of the determination of success / failure is a big hit, the symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol, and when the result of the determination of success / failure is out, there is a case where the symbol is removed and stopped and displayed as a symbol. . In addition, there was a gaming machine having a plurality of special symbols and effect symbols as symbols (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2008-370).

  In addition, the special symbol and the effect symbol of the conventional gaming machine are both variably displayed and stopped based on the determination result. In addition, the special symbol indicates the result of the success / failure determination by displaying the change without displaying the game effect such as reach change after the change display, and the effect symbol is stopped and displayed after performing the game effect such as reach change after the change display. This shows the result of the determination of success / failure. By having a plurality of symbols in this way, display control according to the purpose of each symbol has been made possible.

  However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, it is not easy to confirm the coincidence of both symbols due to the display mode and display position of a plurality of symbols. The present invention 2 has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and facilitates confirmation of a plurality of symbols by a display mode of a plurality of symbols, and provides a fair gaming machine.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 is
Correct / incorrect determination execution means for executing correct / incorrect determination based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
A first identification information display unit (first special symbol display 41a, second special symbol display 41b) for variably displaying the first identification information (special symbol) on the basis of the determination result,
A second identification information display section (effect design display section 7b) for variably displaying the second identification information (effect design) based on the result of the determination of success / failure;
A third identification information display unit (variation state indicator 49) for variably displaying the third identification information (state symbol, confirmation symbol) based on the result of the determination of success / failure;
A game effect display unit (effect symbol display unit 7b, first display screen 7a) capable of displaying a game effect (reach effect, etc.) executed in accordance with the variable display of the second identification information;
A game machine comprising special game execution means capable of executing a special game when the result of the determination of success or failure is a specific result,
A first display unit (main display device 40) having the first identification information display unit and the third identification information display unit;
And a second display unit (image display device 7, display screen 7a) having the second identification information display unit and the game effect display unit.

  According to such a gaming machine, the first identification information display unit that variably displays the first identification information (special symbol, first special symbol, second special symbol) and the second identification information (effect symbol) are variably displayed. A second identification information display unit that displays, a third identification information display unit that variably displays the third identification information (state symbol, confirmation symbol), and a game effect that is executed in accordance with the variation display of the second identification information. And a game effect display section. In addition, a first display configured to include a first identification information display unit and the third identification information display unit, and a second display configured to include a second identification information display unit and a game effect display unit. And a section.

  Accordingly, it is possible to confirm the second identification information and the game effect indicating the result of the go / no-go determination by checking the second display unit, and based on the result of the go / no-go determination by checking the first display unit. Thus, the first identification information and the third identification information displayed in a variable manner can be confirmed.

The gaming machine of reference invention 2-2 is the gaming machine of reference invention 2-1,
A gaming machine having a gaming area in which a game ball can flow down and playing a game by flowing the game ball into the game area,
The first display unit is provided inside the game area, and the second display unit is provided outside the game area.

  According to such a gaming machine, the first display unit configured to include the first identification information display unit and the third identification information display unit is disposed outside (outside) the gaming area, and the second identification is performed. A second display unit having an information display unit and a game effect display unit is arranged inside (inside) the game area. Accordingly, the second display unit displays the second identification information indicating the result of the game effect such as the reach effect and the success / failure determination in the game area, thereby confirming the flow of the game ball and the second display unit. The display mode can be confirmed. In addition, the first display unit that can confirm the first identification information and the third identification information is separated from the second display unit and arranged outside the game area, so that the first display unit is not confused by the game effect or the like. It is possible to reliably grasp the display mode of the identification information and the third identification information.

  The first display unit is arranged outside the game area (the area outside the rail member that partitions the game area), and the second display unit is inside the game area (the area inside the rail member that partitions the game area). It is good also as what arranges to.

The gaming machine of reference invention 2-3 is the gaming machine of reference invention 2-2,
The first display unit is composed of an LED, the second display unit is composed of a liquid crystal,
The second display unit is larger than the first display unit.

  According to such a gaming machine, the first display unit is configured by an LED, the second display unit is configured by a liquid crystal, and the second display unit is a larger display unit than the first display unit. As a result, the display mode of the first display unit can be made simple and the display mode of the first identification information and the third identification information can be reliably grasped, and the second display unit is larger than the first display unit. In addition, by being composed of liquid crystal, it is possible to execute various and varied game effects, and enhance the game entertainment.

In addition, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-4 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-3,
A main control unit having the success / failure determination execution unit;
A sub-control unit that receives and controls a control signal from the main control unit, and
The first identification information display unit constituting the first display unit is controlled by a main control unit, and the third identification information display unit and the second display unit constituting the first display unit are sub-control units. The display is controlled.

  According to such a gaming machine, it has a main control unit and a sub-control unit that receives and controls the control signal from the main control unit. In the first display unit, the first identification information display unit is controlled by the main control unit, and the third identification information display unit is controlled by the sub control unit. The second display unit that displays the game effect and the second identification information is display-controlled by the sub-control unit. That is, the first display unit displays the first identification information that is displayed and controlled by the main control unit, and the third identification information that is controlled and displayed by the sub-control unit. Thus, by confirming the first display unit, it is possible to confirm both the display modes of the identification information (first identification information and third identification information) controlled by the main control unit and the sub control unit. This also makes it possible to easily confirm the consistency of the identification information controlled by the main control unit and the sub control unit.

  The main control unit is a control unit that performs control related to special symbol display control, determination of success / failure, control related to sensor detection, control related to discharge of prize balls, and control related to opening and closing of a variable entrance, and a control unit that controls the game It is. The sub-control unit is a control unit that receives a control signal from the main control unit and performs predetermined control, and performs main control related to game effects such as operation control of the movable member and display control play of the effect display unit. This is a control unit that follows the control unit.

In addition, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-5 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-4.
Game information storage means capable of storing predetermined game information;
Power supply means (power supply board 109) for supplying power;
Based on detecting a decrease in power supply voltage, the memory holding means capable of storing the game information stored in the game information storage means for a predetermined period after the power supply is stopped,
Game information recovery means for recovering game information when a decrease in power supply voltage is detected based on the game information stored and held by the memory holding means when the power supply means starts power supply;
When the game information recovery means recovers game information, the third identification information display unit recovers earlier than the second display unit, and display control can be executed.

  According to such a gaming machine, when power supply is started, based on the game information stored and held by the memory holding means, it is provided with game information recovery means for recovering game information when a drop in power supply voltage is detected. . When the game information is restored, the third identification information display unit included in the first display unit is restored earlier than the second display unit, thereby enabling display control. The second display unit is composed of a liquid crystal to diversify the game effects and performs a variety of display controls, so that a certain amount of time is required for the game information restoration work. On the other hand, since the 1st display part (3rd identification information display part) comprised simply by LED performs simple display control, it does not require long time for the recovery | restoration work of game information.

  Thereby, even if it is a display part controlled by the same sub control part, a 3rd identification information display part is restored prior to a 2nd display part, and display control can be performed immediately. As a result, the game can be started immediately after the power supply is started, in accordance with the return of the main control unit, but the second display unit composed of liquid crystal takes time to recover (the game is still restored after the game starts). Not)). Even in such a situation, it is possible to confirm the display contents to be displayed and controlled by the sub-control unit by confirming the third identification information display unit that has spread quickly and can start display control.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention 2, it is possible to facilitate the confirmation of a plurality of symbols and to provide a fair gaming machine by the display mode of the plurality of symbols.

(Reference invention 3)
In conventional gaming machines, when a high-reliability game effect is executed, the expectation for the big-hit is increased, while if the game effect is uniform, the player is bored with the game. There was a risk of causing a drop.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and provides a gaming machine capable of executing a game effect that enhances the gaming interest.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-1 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 entrance that can be changed between a state in which a game ball can enter and a state in which a game ball cannot enter,
A game effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined game effect;
A game effect display unit capable of displaying the game effect;
A special game execution means for executing a special game for allowing the variable entrance to enter when the result of the variation display of the identification information is a specific result,
As the game effect, there is a count effect that displays a predetermined value and changes the displayed value at a predetermined speed,
The count effect is executed at the first position of the game effect display unit, and when the value displayed in the count effect becomes a specific value, the count effect is moved to the second position of the game effect display unit and executed. It is characterized by.

  According to such a gaming machine, as the game effect, there is a count effect that displays a predetermined value and changes the displayed value at a predetermined speed. Then, when the value of the count effect executed at the first position of the game effect display unit becomes a specific value, the display position of the count effect is moved to the second position, and the count effect is continued. Thereby, it is possible to change the execution position of the count effect at a timing when the specific value is reached during the execution of the count effect. This also makes it possible to diversify the execution mode of the count effect and provide a highly interesting game effect.

In addition, the gaming machine of reference invention 3-2 is the gaming machine of reference invention 3-1,
When the count effect is executed at the second position, the value displayed at the count effect is enlarged and executed when executed at the first position.

  According to such a gaming machine, the value displayed in the count effect is displayed in a larger size when displayed at the second position than when displayed at the first position. That is, when moving and displaying from the first position to the second position, the value displayed in the count effect is enlarged and displayed. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the display position of the count effect has changed. In addition, this makes it easy to recognize that the value displayed in the count effect has become a specific value, and it is possible to grasp the progress of the game effect and enhance the game interest.

The gaming machine of reference invention 3-3 is the gaming machine of reference invention 3-2.
When the value displayed in the count effect executed at the second position becomes the second specific value, the value displayed in the count effect is further enlarged and executed.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the value of the count effect that is moved and displayed from the first position to the second position becomes the second specific value, the value displayed in the count effect is further enlarged and displayed. That is, the count effect value is enlarged and displayed when the specific value is reached, and is further enlarged and displayed when the second specific value is reached. This makes it easier for the player to recognize changes in the progress status of the count effect, and it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the count effect. It is also possible to grasp the progress of the game production and enhance the game entertainment.

In addition, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-4 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-1 to Reference Invention 3-3,
As the count effect, a first count effect that displays a first value and changes the displayed first value at a predetermined speed, and a second value that displays a second value and changes the displayed second value at a predetermined speed. 2 count production,
The first count effect and the second count effect are executed in parallel at the first position, and different values are displayed.
When the first value displayed in the first count effect is the specific value, the first count effect is moved to the second position and executed.
When the second value displayed in the second count effect becomes the specific value, the second count effect is moved to the second position and executed.

  According to such a gaming machine, the game effect has at least a first count effect and a second count effect, and the first count effect and the second count effect can be executed in parallel at the first position. . Then, each time the values (first value and second value) displayed in the first count effect and the second count effect respectively become specific values, the corresponding count effect is moved to the second position and executed. Thereby, since different values are displayed in the first count effect and the second count effect, the values become specific values at different timings, and the first count effect and the second count effect move and display in order at different timings. To do. This also makes it easier for the player to recognize a change in the progress status of the count effect, thereby increasing the degree of attention to the count effect. It is also possible to grasp the progress of the game production and enhance the game entertainment.

  Similarly to the first count effect, the second count effect may be displayed by enlarging the value displayed in the second count effect by moving from the first position to the second position. Similarly, when the value displayed in the count effect (first count effect and second count effect) executed at the second position becomes the second specific value, the value displayed in the count effect may be further enlarged. .

  Further, the count effect may be a countdown effect that subtracts a value to be displayed according to the passage of time (according to the progress of the game), or may be displayed according to the passage of time (according to the progress of the game). It may be a count-up effect in which the value to be added is added. Further, the specific game effect may be executed when the count effect progresses and the displayed value becomes a predetermined value (for example, “0”). In addition, as the specific game effect, there are a plurality of game effects including a first specific game effect and a second specific game effect, and the count effect is executed depending on which specific game effect is executed. The possibility that the result (the result of the variation display of the effect symbol) will be a big hit (the possibility that the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed) may be different.

  Further, a plurality of count effects (“first count effect”, “second count effect”, “third count effect”, “fourth count effect”, etc.) are displayed at the first position of the game effect display unit. Is simply referred to as “count effect”), and when there are a plurality of count effects displayed (executed) at the first position, it is expected to be a big hit rather than one It is good also as a thing with high degree (special game feasibility). In addition, when the number of count effects displayed at (or executed at) the first position reaches the first number (for example, three), either (in the variable display during the execution of the count effect), either It may be determined that a specific game effect (for example, SP reach) is executed at the timing. The execution timing may be when the value of the count effect executed until the end of the plurality of count effects becomes a predetermined value (for example, “0”). Of course, among the plurality of count effects, the specific game effect may be executed in accordance with the count effect that becomes a predetermined value (for example, “0”) in the first or middle stage.

  Further, when the number of count effects displayed (executed) at the first position becomes a second number (for example, four) larger than the first number (for example, three), the big hit is determined. Also good. The big hit may be the result of the variable display during execution of the count effect, or may be the result of the variable display being held.

  In addition, a plurality of count effects (first count effect, second count effect, etc.) displayed at the first position display different values, and count according to the passage of time (according to the progress of the game). To proceed. For example, “15” is displayed for the first count effect, “30” is displayed for the second count effect, and subtraction display is performed at the same progression speed. Then, the specific game effect is executed each time the value displayed in the predetermined count effect among the plurality of count effects becomes a predetermined value (for example, “0”). In the above-described example, the first count effect has a predetermined value (“0”), and then (after 15 seconds) the second count effect has a predetermined value (“0”).

  That is, when a plurality of count effects are displayed, a predetermined value (for example, “0”) is displayed a plurality of times during the variation display of the effect symbols, and a specific game effect is executed each time. Further, when a plurality of count effects are executed in parallel, the specific game effects executed based on the plurality of count effects may be different game effects (for example, movable object operation and SP reach). Further, the same specific game effect may be executed (for example, a movable object operation and a movable object operation).

  The count effect ends when the value to be displayed reaches a predetermined value, and the specific game effect is executed. That is, when a plurality of count effects are executed in parallel, every time a value displayed in a predetermined count effect becomes a predetermined value (every time a specific game effect is executed), the count executed in parallel The number of productions decreases. Further, when a plurality of count effects are executed in parallel, all the plurality of count effects may be executed during one variation display (during one variation display of variation of the effect symbol). That is, when at least one count effect is executed (remains), the variable display continues. Further, during the variation display of the effect symbols being executed, the specific game effects are executed at least as many times as the count effects being executed in parallel.

  Further, the game effect may include a specific game effect and another game effect, and the specific game effect may indicate a higher possibility of execution of a big hit (big hit game) than other game effects. . That is, the specific game effect may be an effect showing a relatively high jackpot execution possibility. In addition, there are a plurality of game effects such as a first specific game effect, a second specific game effect, a third specific game effect, a fourth specific game effect, etc. as the specific game effects. It is good also as what shows.

  In addition, the display of the count effect displayed at the first position has a plurality of display colors, and the count effect is displayed in the second color (red) rather than displayed in the first color (white). It is good also as a thing with higher expectation degree of jackpot (special game feasibility). Moreover, it has a plurality of display modes as the display mode of the count effect, and the second display mode (for example, the font is Mincho) than the count effect is displayed in the first display mode (for example, the font is Gothic). ) May be higher in jackpot expectation (special game execution possibility).

  In addition, in accordance with the progress of the count effect, there is an audio display effect that informs the displayed value (count value) by voice and a display effect that is not reported by voice, and an audio display effect (voice + display). It is good also as a thing with higher hit expectation degree (special game execution possibility) than the display production (display only). In addition, count effects with different display colors, count effects with different display sizes, count effects with different presence / absence of voice notification, and count effects with different display modes may be executed in parallel.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention 3, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that executes a game effect that enhances the gaming interest.

(Reference invention 4)
The gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-1 is
A first display unit capable of displaying the first symbol;
A second display unit capable of displaying the second symbol;
A game effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined game effect on the first display unit and the second display unit;
In the first display unit, when the first symbol is stopped and displayed in a special stop display mode, a special game executing means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player,
When the stop display mode of the first symbol displayed on the first display unit is the first specific stop display mode, a second display unit effect for displaying the second symbol on the second display unit is executed, When the second symbol displayed in the second display section effect is in the second specific stop display mode, the first display unit executes the specific game effect and variably displays the first symbol. It is what.

  According to such a gaming machine, a game effect is executed (displayed) on the first display unit displaying the first symbol, the second display unit displaying the second symbol, and the first display unit and the second display unit. And a game effect executing means. And if the stop display mode of the 1st symbol turns into the 1st specific stop display mode in the 1st display part, the 2nd display part production which displays the 2nd symbol on the 2nd display part will be performed. Further, when the second symbol becomes the second specific stop display mode, the specific game effect is executed on the first display unit, and the first symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The first symbol may be constituted by a symbol having a plurality of digits (for example, three digits, “345”, etc.) or a one-digit symbol. Similarly, the second symbol may be composed of a multiple-digit symbol (for example, three digits) or a single-digit symbol.

  Further, the stop display mode of the first symbol is composed of a plurality of (a plurality of digits) symbols (for example, “345”, etc.). In the first specific stop display mode, at least one of the symbols constituting the stop display mode is a stop composed of a different pattern (for example, “345”, “474”, “227”, etc.). It is a display mode. Further, all symbols constituting the stop display mode may be different from others (for example, “345”, “357”, etc.). Further, the stop display mode of the second symbol may be configured with a number (for example, one) of symbols smaller than the number of symbols (for example, three) that constitute the stop display mode of the first symbol. As a result, in the second display section effect that is the second stage game effect, the possibility that the second symbol becomes the second specific stop display mode is that the first symbol that is the first stage game effect is the first. It feels higher than the possibility of becoming a specific stop display mode, makes it possible to enhance the expectation for execution of the specific game effect, and to enhance the game interest.

In addition, the gaming machine of reference invention 4-2 is the gaming machine of reference invention 4-1,
When the stop display mode of the first symbol displayed on the first display unit does not become the first specific stop display mode, the second display unit effect is not executed.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the stop display mode of the first symbol displayed on the first display unit does not become the first specific stop display mode, the second display unit effect is not executed. Thereby, it is made to pay attention to whether the stop display mode of the 1st symbol becomes the 1st specific stop display mode, and amusement interest is raised.

In addition, the gaming machine of reference invention 4-3 is the gaming machine of reference invention 4-1 or reference invention 4-2.
If the second symbol displayed in the second display unit effect does not become the second specific stop display mode, the first game unit does not execute the specific game effect and the first symbol is displayed in the first display unit. The specific stop display mode is fixedly displayed.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the second symbol does not become the second specific stop display mode in the second display section effect, the first specific stop is performed without executing the specific game effect in the first display section. It is assumed that the confirmation is displayed in the display mode. Thereby, it is made to pay attention to whether the stop display mode of the 2nd symbol becomes the 2nd specific stop display mode, and amusement interest is raised. The first specific stop display mode includes, for example, at least one of the symbols constituting the stop display mode (for example, “345”, “474”, “227”, etc.). It can be set as a stop display mode.

The gaming machine of the reference invention 4-4 is a gaming machine of the reference invention 4-1 to the reference invention 4-3.
When the second display portion effect is executed and the second symbol displayed in the second display portion effect is the second specific stop display mode, the first symbol may be the special stop display mode. And
When the second display portion effect is executed and the second symbol displayed in the second display portion effect is not the second specific stop display mode, the first symbol is the special stop display mode. It is characterized by not having.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the second display section effect is executed, when the second symbol becomes the second specific stop display mode, the first symbol that is subsequently displayed in a variable manner becomes the special stop display mode. If the second symbol does not become the second specific stop display mode, the first symbol does not become the special stop display mode. That is, when the 2nd display part production is performed, the 2nd symbol becomes the 2nd specific stop display mode, and the 1st symbol becomes the special stop display mode, there is a possibility that the special game is executed There is. Thereby, when a 2nd display part production | presentation is performed, a player expects that the stop display aspect of a 2nd symbol will turn into a 2nd specific stop display aspect, and raises a game entertainment interest. In addition, since "the 2nd symbol becomes the 2nd specific stop display mode, the 1st symbol which fluctuates after that may become a special stop display mode", the 2nd symbol becomes the 2nd specific stop display mode Thus, there are cases where the first symbol that is subsequently variably displayed does not become the special stop display mode.

  According to the gaming machine of the reference invention 4, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that executes a game effect that enhances the gaming interest.

  Two or more arbitrary inventions of Reference Invention 1 to Reference Invention 4 described above may be combined.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 7b Production design display area (production design display part), 8 production design, 20 1st starting port, 21 2nd starting port, 26 3rd starting port, 30 1st grand prize opening, 35 2nd big Winning mouth, 41a First special symbol display (first special symbol display unit), 41b Second special symbol display (second special symbol display unit), 80 Main control board (main control unit), 90 Sub control board ( Sub control unit), 100 image control board (image control unit), 103a third effect hold indicator, 103b fourth effect hold indicator.

Claims (4)

Identification information display means for variably displaying identification information based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
A variable entrance that can be changed between a state in which a game ball can enter and a state in which a game ball cannot enter,
A game effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined game effect;
A game effect display unit capable of displaying the game effect;
A special game execution means for executing a special game for allowing the variable entrance to enter when the result of the variation display of the identification information is a specific result,
As the game effect, there is a count effect that displays a predetermined value and changes the displayed value at a predetermined speed,
The count effect is executed at the first position of the game effect display unit, and when the value displayed in the count effect becomes a specific value, the count effect is moved to the second position of the game effect display unit and executed. A gaming machine characterized by   2. When the count effect is executed at the second position, the value displayed in the count effect is enlarged and executed as compared with when the count effect is executed at the first position. Gaming machine.   The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein when the value displayed in the count effect executed at the second position becomes a second specific value, the value displayed in the count effect is further enlarged and executed. . As the count effect, a first count effect that displays a first value and changes the displayed first value at a predetermined speed, and a second value that displays a second value and changes the displayed second value at a predetermined speed. 2 count production,
The first count effect and the second count effect are executed in parallel at the first position, and different values are displayed.
When the first value displayed in the first count effect is the specific value, the first count effect is moved to the second position and executed.
4. The method according to claim 1, wherein when the second value displayed in the second count effect becomes the specific value, the second count effect is moved to the second position and executed. The gaming machine according to one item.

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