JP2019170585A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To suppress decline in game interest.SOLUTION: A game information notification performance for notifying information related to the game until all variable display corresponding to holding storage information of a second special symbol is executed is executed while being controlled in a time-shortened state (steps 283FS133, 8). When the display result of the variable display corresponding to the last holding storage information stored until a predetermined number of variable displays is executed is neither a first nor a second specific display result, a game information notification performance is executed before the display result of the variable display corresponding to the holding storage of a predetermined upper limit is displayed when the number of the stored holding storage information reaches a predetermined upper limit (step 283FS138). On the other hand, when the number of the stored holding storage information does not reach a predetermined upper limit, the game information notification performance is executed after the display result of the variable display corresponding to the last holding storage information when the number of the stored holding storage information does not reach a predetermined upper limit is displayed (step 283FS133).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 20-1

Description

  According to the present invention, a first variable display means for performing a first variable display, a second variable display means for performing a second variable display, and a specific area into which a game medium can enter are provided inside, and the game medium enters in a predetermined state. A variable winning means that can be controlled in a possible state, and it is advantageous for the player when the display result in either the first variable display means or the second variable display means is the first specific display result. The first advantageous state can be controlled, and when the display result in the second variable display means becomes the second specific display result, the predetermined state is controlled and the game medium has entered the specific area. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled to a second advantageous state that is advantageous to a player.

  Conventionally, in the gaming machine as described above, when the game result in the big hit gaming state is displayed when the consecutive hits in the big hit gaming state are finished, the variation pattern of the last fluctuation display is long for displaying the game result. There is one that selects a variation pattern of variation time (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

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  However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, a long variation time variation pattern is selected for displaying the game result in a state where the second variable display hold storage information is not stored up to the predetermined upper limit number, When the hold storage information is stored up to the predetermined upper limit number, the game result is not displayed in the variation display, and it is necessary to select a variation pattern with a long variation time for displaying the game result again in the last variation display. For this reason, there is a possibility that effects such as variable display will be delayed and the interest of the game may be reduced.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in the interest of the game.

(1) First variable display means (for example, first special symbol display 8a) for performing first variable display (for example, variable display of the first special symbol), and second variable display (for example, second special symbol) Second variable display means (for example, second special symbol display 8b) for performing variable display) and a specific area (for example, V winning area 870) into which a game medium (for example, game ball) can enter are provided inside. Variable winning means (for example, a V determination winning device 87) that can be controlled so that a game medium can enter in a predetermined state (for example, a small hit gaming state), and at least the display result of the first variable display means is the first When a specific display result (for example, a big hit display result) is obtained, the player can control to a first advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state with a special symbol) advantageous to the player, and the second possible It is controlled to the predetermined state when the display result on the change display means becomes the second specific display result (for example, the small hit display result), which is advantageous for the player based on the fact that the game medium has entered the specific area. A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to a second advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state via a small hit),
On-hold storage means (for example, up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four)) can be stored as information on the second variable display by the second variable display means as on-hold storage information (for example, on-hold storage) (for example,
Game control microcomputer 560, RAM 55, second reserved storage buffer),
Based on the completion of the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state, the second variable display is more easily executed than the normal state for a predetermined number of times (for example, the number of variable displays in the short time state). Time control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560, steps S163 to S170 in FIG. 14),
Information related to the game until all variable displays corresponding to the hold storage information stored in the hold storage means are executed while being controlled to the time saving state by the time reduction control means (for example, FIG. 20-2 (F), game information notification effect execution means for executing a game information notification effect for notifying the result image 283F98 shown in FIGS. 20-4 (F) and 20-6 (E) (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100). , Step 283FS133, step 283FS138) of FIG.
The game information notification effect executing means is
The display result of the variable display corresponding to the last hold storage information stored in the hold storage means until the predetermined number of variable displays is executed is either the first specific display result or the second specific display result. If not,
When the number of the hold storage information stored in the hold storage means has reached the predetermined upper limit number, before displaying the variable display result corresponding to the predetermined upper limit number of hold storage information. On the other hand, the game information notification effect is executed (for example, step 283FS138 in FIG. 20-1, FIG. 20-2 (F), FIG. 20-4 (F)),
When the number of the hold storage information stored in the hold storage means does not reach the predetermined upper limit number, the display result of the variable display corresponding to the last hold storage information when the predetermined upper limit number is not reached After being displayed, the game information notification effect is executed (for example, step 283FS133 in FIG. 20-1, FIG. 20-6 (E)).

  According to such a configuration, when the reserved storage information does not reach the predetermined upper limit number, there is still a possibility that the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, so the variable corresponding to the last reserved storage information. The game information notification effect is executed after the display result of the display is displayed. On the other hand, if the predetermined upper limit number is reached, the game information is displayed before the display result of the variable display corresponding to the predetermined upper limit number of stored storage information is displayed. Since the notification effect is executed, it is possible to prevent the effect from being extended. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
If the game information notification effect is not executed by the game information notification effect execution means, a suggestion effect suggesting that the next variable display is started (for example, “NEXT” as shown in FIG. 20-4 (B)) Suggesting effect execution means for executing an effect of displaying an image) is further provided.

  According to such a configuration, the player can be made aware that the next variable display is started.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The game information notification effect executing means has reached the game information notification effect to be executed before displaying the display result of variable display corresponding to the predetermined upper limit number of pieces of reserved storage information, and the predetermined upper limit number. The game information notification effect is executed in a different manner depending on the game information notification effect that is executed after the display result of the variable display corresponding to the last hold storage information when there is not (for example, FIG. 20- 2 (F), FIG. 20-4 (F), and FIG. 20-6 (E), a mode in which the voice and display are simpler than the game information notification effect in the third period, for example, a small voice or The game information notification effect of the fourth period is executed in the display mode, the plain mode, the brightness level, or the saturation level).

  According to such a structure, the game information alerting | reporting effect according to the condition can be performed.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure which shows a hit classification table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows a hit determination table and a big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a change of the 1st, 2nd special symbol in a 1st time-short state. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows a small hit release pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows a process during small hit release. It is a flowchart which shows a small hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a time-shortage production related process. It is a 1st display screen figure which shows an example of the transition of the screen in a time-short state. It is a 1st timing chart which shows an example of the transition of the control in a time-short state. It is a 2nd display screen figure which shows an example of the transition of the screen in a time-short state. It is a 2nd timing chart which shows an example of the transition of the control in a time-short state. It is a 3rd display screen figure which shows the transition of the screen in a time-short state. It is a 3rd timing chart which shows an example of the transition of the control in a time-short state.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. A pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be other gaming machines such as a coin gaming machine.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, a game frame (not shown) attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable, and openable to the game frame. And a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape.

There is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 on the lower surface of the glass door frame. In the lower part of the hitting ball supply tray 3, when the extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls as game media that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply tray 3 and the game balls as game media are shot from the hitting ball launcher as hit balls A hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 is provided for operation. At the back of the glass door frame 2, a game board 6 in which a game area 7 in which a game ball that has been thrown can flow down is formed is detachably attached. A large number of game nails are planted in the game area 7. The game area 7 shows some game nails among the game nails. The hitting ball launching device is driven by a launching motor, and the force (launching strength) for hitting a game ball is adjusted according to the rotational operation position of the hitting ball operating handle 5. Thus, the player can launch a game ball aiming at a desired place in the game area 7.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device 9 capable of variably displaying (also referred to as variable display) effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. In the game area 7, the first path among the flow paths through which the game balls flow is provided mainly in the area on the left side of the effect display device 9 when viewed from the front, and the first path among the flow paths through which the game balls flow down. A second route different from the first route is mainly provided in a region on the right side of the effect display device 9 when viewed from the front.

  Driving a game ball into the left area (left game area) of the effect display device 9 to cause the game ball to flow down on the first path is called left-handed. Driving a game ball into the right area (right game area) of the effect display device 9 to cause the game ball to flow down on the second path is called right-handed. The first route may be called a left-handed route because the game ball can flow down by hitting the game ball on the left side of the game area 7. In addition, the second route may be called a right-handed route because the game ball can flow down by hitting the game ball on the right side of the game area 7.

  The first route and the second route may be configured by different routes, or may be a route that is partially shared. For example, the left game area and the right game area may be divided by the end face of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7 or the arrangement of the game nails.

  A game ball that is launched from the hitting ball launching device in accordance with the operation of the hitting operation handle 5 and is thrown into the game area 7 is guided along, for example, an array of game nails when guided to the left game area. This makes it impossible or difficult to guide the right game area. In addition, when the game ball is guided to the right game area, for example, the game ball is guided along the arrangement of the game nails, so that it is impossible or difficult to guide to the left game area.

  A first start winning opening 13 is provided as a structure into which a game ball hit in the left game area of the game area 7 can enter. The first start winning opening 13 is arranged below the effect display device 9. The first start winning port 13 is provided with a first start winning port switch 13a as a switch for detecting a game ball that has entered.

  A gate 32, a variable winning ball device 15, and a V determination winning device 87 are provided as a structure into which a game ball hit into the right game area of the game area 7 can enter. The variable winning ball apparatus 15 has a second start winning opening 14 through which a game ball can be won. Further, as a switch for detecting a game ball that has entered each of them, a gate switch 32a is provided inside the gate 32, a second start winning port switch 14a is provided inside the second starting winning port 14, and a V determination winning device. 87 is provided with a V winning switch 87a, a V determination winning switch 15a, and a V determination discharging switch 15b. In the following description, a game ball winning (entering) the first start winning opening 13 is also referred to as a first start winning prize, and a game ball winning (entering) the second start winning opening 14 is also referred to as a second start winning prize.

  The first start winning opening 13 is a start winning device for starting the variable display (variable display) of the first special symbol as the variable display means (variable display means). ) A possible winning opening structure. The second start winning opening 14 is a start winning device for starting the variable display (variable display) of the second special symbol as the variable display means (variable display means), and a game ball (start winning ball) enters (wins) ) A possible winning opening structure.

The gate 32 is a gate structure into which a game ball can enter (pass). When the game ball passes through the gate 32, the normal symbol is variably displayed. The normal symbol will be described later. In the left game area, game nails are planted so that the game ball is guided to the first start winning opening 13 of the winning opening structure. For this reason, when aiming to allow the game ball to enter the first start winning opening 13, the player only has to strike the game ball to the left. In the right game area, game nails are planted so that game balls are guided to the second start winning opening 14 and the gate 32 in the winning opening structure. For this reason, when aiming to allow the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 14 and the gate 32, the player may hit the game ball to the right.

  Note that it may be possible that a game ball divided into the right game area may enter the first start winning opening 13, but from the viewpoint of game play, the possibility is divided into the left game area. It is desirable to make the game balls extremely low compared to the possibility of entering them. On the contrary, the game ball hit in the left game area may enter the gate 32 and the second start winning opening 14, but from the viewpoint of game play, the possibility is right. It is desirable to make it extremely low compared to the possibility that game balls that have been divided into game areas will enter them.

  The V determination winning device 87 is a device for determining a V winning of a game ball which is a condition for generating a big win when a small win occurs.

  The V determination winning device 87 is formed of a transparent member, and it is possible to visually recognize how the game ball passes inside. The V determination prize winning device 87 is provided with a width at the top so that a game ball can pass in the front-rear direction, and has walls on both sides (front side and back side) of the passage that is inclined from right to left and extends in the left-right direction A guide path is formed along which the game ball is guided. In the central part of the conduit, when a small hit is made, for a predetermined period (for example, 0.1 second × 10 open periods + 1 second closed period (interval period) × 9 + end period 1 second) By repeating the opening and closing, an operating port is formed as an opening through which a total of about 10 or more game balls can be won within a predetermined period of time. The path of the game ball in the V determination prize winning device 87 is provided with a plurality of projections as deceleration means for decelerating the guided game ball in a manner of alternately projecting on both sides of the wall portion, so that when right-handed In addition, a structure (hereinafter referred to as a deceleration structure) is formed so that the game ball slowly flows in a passage on the operating opening at the top of the V determination winning device 87.

  In the small hit gaming state, until the entry of ten game balls into the V determination winning device 87 is detected or until a predetermined period elapses, the V determination winning device 87 Release control is executed. In the V determination winning device 87, a portion of the guide path where the operation port is not formed forms a fixed passage called a fixing portion 873. A movable portion 872 capable of moving back and forth in the front-rear direction on the operation port is provided at a position where the operation port can be opened and closed.

  The movable portion 872 is driven by the solenoid 22 and can advance and retract to open and close the operating port. In a state where the operation port is closed by the state of the movable portion 872, the game ball can pass through the upper surfaces of the movable portion 872 and the fixed portion 873 as a guide path, and is guided from the right end to the left end on the guide path and falls from the left end. To do. When the operating port is opened by the operating state of the movable portion 872, the operating port opens in the guide path, so that the game ball guided to the guide path can fall into the V determination prize winning device 87 from the operating port. Become.

  Inside the V determination winning device 87 (working port), a V winning region 870 as a specific region is a center in the left-right direction at the bottom of the V determination winning device 87 as a winning region where a game ball entering from the working port can win. Further, an inclined path 871 is provided for guiding all of the game balls that have entered from the operation port onto the V winning area 870 through an inclined path. The V winning area 870 has a V winning opening through which a game ball can enter, and can guide the gaming ball that has entered from the V winning opening downward.

A plate-shaped opening / closing member (not shown) that can switch the V winning area 870 between the open state and the closed state is provided at the uppermost end of the V winning area 870 (V winning opening). Yes. The opening / closing member is driven by a solenoid 24 and can advance and retract to open and close the V prize opening. In a state where the V winning opening is opened by the state of the opening / closing member, the game ball guided on the V winning area 870 can fall into the V winning area 870. On the other hand, in a state where the V prize opening is closed by the state of the opening / closing member, the game ball guided on the V winning area 870 passes through the opening / closing member and opens in the vicinity of the downstream side of the V winning area 870. It is possible to fall into a winning ball area (not shown) that can be provided and can guide the game downward.

  Specifically, the V winning area 870 of the V determination winning device 87 is basically in an open state, and one game ball is played in the small hit gaming state in which the operation opening of the V determination winning device 87 is opened. When the player enters the V winning area 870 and wins, the game ball is detected by the V winning switch 15 a provided in the V winning area 870. In the small hit game state, when one game ball is detected by the V winning switch 15a, the opening / closing member is controlled to be closed, and the game ball guided on the V winning area 870 thereafter is in the winning ball area. Will enter. A game ball that has entered the winning ball area is detected by a V determination winning switch 15b provided in the winning ball area. As a result, one gaming ball that has entered the V determination winning device 87 is detected by the V winning switch 15a, and subsequent gaming balls are detected by the V determination winning switch 15b.

  When the total number of balls detected by the V winning switch 15a and the V determining winning switch 15b reaches 10 in the V determination winning device 87 released in the small hit gaming state, the operation ports are closed and the game ball enters. Impossible state. The V winning area 870 and the winning ball area are configured to merge at the lower side. A game ball that has entered the V determination winning apparatus 87 through the merged discharge passage is a predetermined inside of the game board 6. It is discharged to the discharge path. The discharge passage is provided with a V determination discharge switch capable of detecting a game ball to be discharged, and all game balls discharged by the switch are detected.

  When a small hit occurs and the operation opening of the V determination winning device 87 is opened, a game ball is won in the V winning area 870 and a game ball is detected by the V winning switch 87a during a predetermined effective period. The big hit generation condition is established, and the big hit gaming state is controlled. Such a winning of a game ball in the V winning area 870 is called a V winning. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, during the period when the small hit occurs and the operation opening of the V determination prize winning device 87 is opened as described above, a total of about 10 game balls are averaged without requiring any special operation. Are designed and controlled so as to be able to enter the V determination prize-winning device 87, and when a game ball can enter the V determination prize-winning device 87, the game ball must be (100%) V winning area. The structure is designed to enter 870. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a small hit occurs, a right-handed promotion notification instructing a right-handed strike is executed so that the player can easily hit the game ball into the V determination winning device 87. The

  Therefore, when a small hit occurs, during the opening period of the operation opening of the V determination winning device 87, the player makes a right strike except when the player does not fire a game ball and when the player makes a left strike. In this case, (100%) game balls always enter the V winning area 870 and a big hit is generated.

  In this embodiment, the example in which the V-ball winning device 87 is provided with a game ball decelerating structure is shown. However, such a deceleration structure is not provided, and an operating port that allows the game ball to drop in a part of the guide path of the game ball in the V determination winning device 87 is provided, and during the small hit gaming state In order to allow about 10 game balls to enter the V winning area 870, the operation opening may be opened 10 times.

On a part of the front side of the V determination winning device 87, there is provided a V lamp 875 which is a light emitting body composed of an LED having a letter shape of “V”. The V lamp 875 basically emits white light when a V winning is generated in the small hit gaming state. For example, the V lamp 875 can emit light basically in white, but the light emission color can be changed to blue, red, and rainbow colors depending on the game situation, as in the case of notifying the reserved train. It is. Note that the V lamp 875 may be provided on the front surface or inside the V determination winning device 87 as long as it is a position that can be visually recognized by the player. Further, the V lamp 875 may be provided at a position different from the V determination winning device 87 (for example, a position near the V determining winning device 87, etc.).

  The variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a variable winning ball apparatus that changes between a state (open state) advantageous for a player that can enter a game ball and a state disadvantageous (closed state) for a player that cannot enter the game ball. As an accessory, a tulip-shaped open wing piece (a pair of left and right shapes) is provided at the entrance, and a stopper member is provided above the open wing piece to restrict the entry of the game ball when the open wing piece is closed. It has been. The opening blade piece is driven by a solenoid 16. The variable winning ball device 15 changes from a disadvantageous state to a player's advantageous state by opening for a certain period (for example, 1 second) when the display result of the normal symbol becomes a hit. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize. Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  In the right game area, game nails are implanted so that the game balls are guided to the variable winning ball device 15 and the V determination winning device 87. For this reason, when aiming to allow the game ball to enter the variable winning ball device 15 and the V determination winning device 87, the player may hit the game ball to the right.

  In addition, there may be a possibility that the game ball divided into the left game area may enter either the variable winning ball device 15 or the V determination winning device 87, but from the viewpoint of gaming, It is desirable that the possibility is extremely low as compared to the possibility that the game balls hit in the right game area enter them.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device 9 capable of displaying various effects such as effects corresponding to the variable symbol display. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol display for variably displaying the first special symbol as a variable display means for variably displaying special symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified respectively. And a second special symbol display unit 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other.

  Each of the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b is configured by a simple and small display device (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD). On the display screen of the effect display device 9, various images such as a change display of the effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified are displayed in synchronization with the change display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. A display area is provided. In such a display area, for example, a symbol display area (symbol display area) that displays three decorative (designed) effect symbols (also called ornament symbols) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. Is formed.

Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol indicator 8a,
When the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variation display and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed by the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display is accompanied with the variation display. If the effect display is executed by the device 9, the progress of the game can be easily grasped.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display unit). There are things to do.

  Although this embodiment shows a case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator. When only one special symbol display is provided, only one start winning opening may be provided. In addition, even if only one special symbol display is provided, two (a plurality) start winning openings are provided, and one special symbol display is provided when a game ball wins at any start winning opening. You may control to display fluctuating. Further, when two (multiple) special symbol indicators are provided, one start winning opening is provided, and the two special symbol indicators are variably displayed in a predetermined order (for example, variably displayed for each start award). For example, the special symbol display may be switched.

  Below the gaming area 7, a big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided. In the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20, the right-handed game ball is guided by a game nail implanted in the right game area. The big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 is configured so that the game ball does not enter from the left game area due to the planted state of the game nail.

  The big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes a big winning opening whose front is covered with a rectangular door, and when a big hit occurs, the door is tilted forward about the bottom by the solenoid 21, and the big winning opening appears. (Opens). Inside the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided a count switch 23 for detecting an incoming game ball. A winning route is provided to the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 by a game nail or other structure so that the gaming ball can be won at the big winning gate only when the gaming ball is driven into the right gaming area. Limited. It should be noted that, even when a game ball is shot into either the left game area or the right game area, it may be possible to win a prize winning opening.

  When a game ball wins any one of the first start winning opening 13, the second starting winning opening 14, the jackpot variable winning ball apparatus 20, and the V determination winning apparatus 87, a predetermined number of winning balls are determined in accordance with each of them. Is paid out. Note that a prize ball may be paid out even when a game ball passes through the gate 32. Further, at least one of the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be configured so that no winning ball is paid out even if a game ball wins.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right and lower left and right outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  The big hit is when the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, respectively. Occurs. When it is determined that a big hit is made by lottery based on the fact that a game ball has won the first start winning opening 13, the big special symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a. When it is determined that a big hit is made by lottery based on the fact that a game ball has won the second start winning opening 14, the big special symbol display is displayed on the second special symbol display 8b.

A big win is also generated when a game ball that has entered when the operation opening of the V determination winning device 87 is opened due to entering the small hit gaming state enters the V winning area 870. Hereinafter, when a game ball enters the V winning area 870 and is detected by the V winning switch 87a, it is referred to as V winning. The small win is a win when the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened as a predetermined value, and a big win can be generated on the condition of the V winning. In the V determination winning device 87, a gaming state in which the operation port is opened is referred to as a “small hit gaming state”. And, in the small hit gaming state, the big hit that occurs based on the fact that the game ball wins V is called “big hit via the small hit”. On the other hand, the big hit gaming state based on the display result of the variation display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is referred to as “a big hit by the special symbol”.

  The big hit game state is a specific game state (advantageous state) advantageous for the player as given value, and repeated continuous control is performed in which the big hit variable winning ball device 20 repeats the open state and the closed state a predetermined number of times. In the repeated continuation control, the state where the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened (the big winning opening is opened) is called a round. The repeated continuation control is also called round control.

  In the big hit gaming state, after the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened, a predetermined release state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the opened state, or a predetermined number (for example, 10). Are opened) in response to the establishment of an (opening end condition) that a winning ball is generated). When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated, and the jackpot variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round), which is a predetermined upper limit value.

  In the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition (first execution condition) or the second start condition (second execution condition) which is the execution condition of the variation display is established (for example, the game ball is After passing through (including winning) the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 as the start winning area, the change display start condition (for example, change of the first special symbol and the second special symbol) The display is not executed, and the big hit game is not executed) is started, and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. To do. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result means that the symbol (an example of identification information) is finally stopped (determined).

  In addition, the variable display in which the start condition is not yet established even though the game ball has entered the start area such as the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is within a predetermined upper limit range. Storing information related to variable display for which the start condition has not yet been established is called pending storage. The term “holding storage” is also used when indicating (specifying) information stored on hold. The hold memory is also called start memory or start winning memory.

  For the first special symbol, the variable display is executed based on the first reserved memory as the reserved memory based on the entry of the game ball to the first start winning opening 13. For the second special symbol, the variable display is executed based on the second reserved memory as the reserved memory based on the entry of the game ball to the second start winning opening 14. When a big hit occurs in a state where such first hold memory or second hold memory exists, the hold memory that existed before the big hit occurrence is maintained as it is, and the variable display is displayed after the end of the big hit gaming state. Used for.

When the second start winning is generated in the second start winning opening 14, even if the first start winning is stored, the variable display of the second special symbol based on the second start winning is executed with priority. Is done. Thus, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed in preference to the variation display of the first special symbol.

  Above the first special symbol display 8b and the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second display comprising one display for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. A special symbol storage memory display 18b is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b lights up the second special symbol storage memory display 18b every time there is an effective start prize, and every time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, The second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b is turned off.

  Further above the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, a first special symbol hold memory display comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number. A vessel 18a is provided. The first special symbol storage memory display 18a increases the number of indicators that are turned on by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols that can be distinguished from each other. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) that can display numbers 0 to 9 in a variable manner. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured so as to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9. The small display is formed in a square shape, for example.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32, the display change of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the winning symbol ball device 15 is limited to a predetermined time from a closed state that is disadvantageous to the player. It changes to an open state advantageous for the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing to the gate 32, the normal symbol hold memory display 41 increments the LED to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a stick controller 122 that can be held by a player and tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right). The stick controller 122 has a predetermined instruction operation, for example, by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). Trigger button 125 (see FIG. 3) is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (see FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation on the trigger button 125 or the like is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. Is built-in. In addition, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower pan body inside the stick controller 122 and the like. Further, the stick controller 122 incorporates a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  A member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is operated by a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 only needs to be configured to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) for detecting an operation action of the player performed on the push button 120 is provided in the body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 120 is installed.

  In the pachinko machine 1, depending on the game situation, the game ball can be changed by firing the game ball so that the player can use “left-handed” for the left game area and “right-handed” for the right game area. The game state and the production state are controlled so that a rich game can be enjoyed. Below, the flow of the game after a player starts a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

  When the player sits on the pachinko gaming machine 1 and starts the game for the first time, the player first plays the game so that the game ball wins at the first start winning opening 13 by left-handed. Then, when the first special symbol variation display is executed and the display result is a big hit (a big hit by the special symbol), the game is played by switching from left-handed to right-handed and aiming at the released big-hit variable winning ball device 20. . After the big hit gaming state is finished, a right-handed promotion notification is made on the screen of the effect display device 9 to urge the player to play a right-handed game. Specifically, a display such as “Aim for the right” is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9.

  During the big hit game state, a game is performed in which the open big hit variable winning ball device 20 is aimed by hitting it to the right. During the big hit gaming state, a right-handed promotion notification is performed. After the big hit gaming state is finished, if a short time state described later is reached, the game is continued by making a right turn. After the big hit game is completed, the time-shortening notification is made on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the time-shortening state is started if the time-shortening state is reached. In addition, during the time-short state, a right-handed promotion notification is also performed. If the short-time state does not occur after the big hit gaming state, the right-handed promotion notification executed during the big-hit gaming state ends, so that the right ball is changed to the left-handed and the game ball wins the first start winning opening 13. Play games as you do. If the time-short state has not been reached, a left-handed promotion notification (also referred to as a left-handed notification) that prompts the player to return to the left hand and play a game on the screen of the effect display device 9 is performed. May be.

  During the short-time state after the big hit game is over, the game is played by aiming at the variable winning ball apparatus 15 having the second start winning opening 14 by right-handed. If a game ball is won at the second start winning opening 14 and the display result is a big hit (a big hit by a special symbol), the game is performed aiming at the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 with a right hit. If the game ball is won at the second start winning opening 14 and the display result is the small hit display result, the operation opening of the V determination winning apparatus 87 is opened in the small hit gaming state, so that the right-handed V A game is played aiming at the determination winning device 87. At the start of the small hit gaming state, a small hit start notification is made on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the small hit gaming state is started. In addition, when the small hit game state is controlled, a small timing is executed before the operation opening of the V determination winning device 87 is opened according to a small hit according to a specific timing (depending on the game situation, as will be described later). At the start timing of the hit display or a predetermined timing before the small hit display is executed), the right-handed promotion notification is also performed.

  When the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is open due to the small hit gaming state, the game ball falls from the operating port into the V determination winning device 87, enters the V winning area 870, and is detected. When a V prize is generated, a big hit via a small hit occurs. When a V winning is generated, a V winning notification for notifying that a V winning has occurred is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9. At the end of the small hit gaming state, a small hit end notification is made on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the small hit gaming state has ended. After the small hit, the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 is released in the big hit gaming state, and the player plays the game aiming at the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 while hitting right.

In addition, when a game is performed aiming at the V determination winning device 87 in the small hit gaming state, when the game ball does not enter the V winning area 870 and enters a non-specific area 871 other than the V winning area 870, There is no big hit. As described above, when the V winning is not generated in the small hit gaming state, the V winning failure notification for notifying that the V winning has failed is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9. Also, at the end of the small hit gaming state, a small hit end notification is made on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the small hit gaming state has ended. When the short-time state continues after the end of the small hit game state, the player continues to aim at the variable winning ball apparatus 15 while making a right strike. When the time-short state is completed, the game is played so that the game ball is won at the first start winning opening 13 by switching from right-handed to left-handed. At the end of the short-time state, a short-time end notification for notifying that the time reduction has ended on the screen of the effect display device 9 and a left-handed promotion notification for urging the player to return to the left-handed game are performed.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a hit type table. In the hit type table, for each hit type, a big hit occurrence condition, a control state (game state) after the big hit, the number of times of opening in the big hit (number of rounds), and the opening time of each round in the big hit are shown. In this embodiment, the types of jackpot hits are as follows: symbol 15R short / big hit, symbol 4R short / big hit, small hit 16 (15) R short / long hit, small hit 9 (8) R short / long hit, and small hit 5 ( 4) A short hit at R hour is provided. The number of times the jackpot variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is shown in parentheses in the jackpot via the jackpot.

  The small hit occurs when a game ball wins a second start winning opening 14 provided in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 and the display result of the second special symbol becomes a small hit symbol. Whether or not the display result of the special symbol is a small hit symbol is determined in advance by random lottery (special symbol small hit determination). When a small hit occurs, a small hit gaming state is established, and the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened with an opening pattern in which the number of times of opening is 10 and the opening time is 0.1 seconds. The game control state after the end of the small hit game state (a big hit probability, a small hit probability, and a base described later) is the same as before the small hit game. In the small hit, a prize ball is paid out to a game ball won in the V winning area 870 in the V determination winning device 87 during the small hit gaming state. It is set that about 10 winning balls can be generated in the small hit gaming state, and about 30 winning balls can be paid out according to the winning ball.

  When the operation opening of the V determination winning device 87 is open, a game ball is won into the operation opening, and if the game ball enters the V winning area 870 inside the V determination winning device 87 (V winning), a big hit occurs. To do. Such a big hit via small hits is called a big hit via small hits. Big hits via small hits include short hits via small hits 16 (15) R, short hits via small hits, 9 (8) R short hits via small hits, and 5 (4) R short hits via small hits It is. A small hit tied so as to be a short hit at 16 (15) R is called a first hit. 9 (8) The small hits that are linked so as to be short hits at R time are called second hits. 5 (4) The small hit linked so as to be a short hit at R time is called the third hit.

  On the other hand, big hits that are generated directly by the variable symbol display without passing through the big hits are called symbol big hits. As the symbol big hit, there is a symbol big hit at the time of the symbol 15R and a short jackpot at the time of the symbol 4R which are directly generated based on the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol.

  In this way, the big win is generated by V winning through the big jackpot that is generated directly based on the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol and the small bonus based on the variation display of the second special symbol. Includes small hits and big hits. Each big hit of the symbol big hit and the big hit via the small hit is a big hit that is controlled to the short-time state after the big hit gaming state is finished, and is named the short-time big hit. The advantageous state advantageous to the player in the present embodiment includes the opening of the jackpot variable winning ball apparatus 20.

Here, the short-time state will be described. The short time state is an example of a special game state (advantageous state) that is advantageous to the player. The time-short state is a control state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol (effect symbol) is shortened compared to the non-time-short state (normal state). In this way, the transition time to the short-time state reduces the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol. Therefore, when the short-time state is reached, it is easy for an effective start winning to occur, and a big hit game may be performed. Rise.

  In the short-time state, by increasing the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened, the frequency at which the game ball enters the variable winning ball device 15 is increased to facilitate the winning of the variable winning ball device 15 ( It is controlled to a high base state with high approach and high frequency).

  Here, the “base” is the ratio of the number of game balls to be paid out as a prize ball in response to a winning with respect to the number of shot balls. A state in which positive control for increasing this ratio is performed is a “high base state”. On the other hand, a state in which such control is not performed is a “low base state”. Such control is realized, for example, as control for increasing the occurrence of a start prize that triggers the start of variation of special symbols. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 (so-called electric tulips) can be opened to the variable winning ball apparatus by increasing the opening frequency or the number of times of opening, or by increasing the opening time of one time. This can be realized as a control that facilitates winning. Such control is also referred to as “electric chew support control”. In other words, the high base state is variable by increasing the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 that opens the variable winning ball device 15 as an opportunity to change the special symbol is opened, thereby increasing the frequency at which the game ball enters the variable winning ball device 15. This is a control state in which winning to the winning ball apparatus 15 is facilitated (higher approach and higher frequency). The “electric support support control” is generally called by the abbreviation “electric support”, and the abbreviation “electric support” may be used in this embodiment.

  Furthermore, the high base control (electric Chu support control) will be described in detail. As high-base control (electric Chu support control), normal symbol shortening (normal symbol shortening) by shortening the normal symbol variation time (the time from the start of variation display until the display result derivation display time) Control), control for increasing the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol becomes a winning symbol (normal symbol probability changing control), control for increasing the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (normal electric accessory) (opening time extension control), and Then, the control for increasing the number of opening of the variable winning ball apparatus that is a trigger for changing the special symbol (control for increasing the number of opening) is performed. When such a control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball apparatus that is a trigger for changing the special symbol is open is higher than when the control is not performed. It becomes easier to win a prize (variable display execution conditions on the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are more easily established).

  Further, the symbol 15R hourly big hit is a big hit when the big prize opening is opened 15 times (15R). The symbol 4R short and big jackpot is a jackpot where the big winning opening is opened four times (4R). For the short and big hit via 16 (15) R, after the V determination prize winning device 87 is opened once (0.1 sec × 10 times), the big prize opening is opened 15 times (15R) on condition that the V prize is won. The winning device will be opened for 16 rounds, but the number of times that the winning opening is opened is 15 times. I feel it is a type. 9 (8) R short-term big hit via small hits is a big hit where the big prize opening is opened 8 times (8R) after the V judgment winning device 87 is opened (0.1 seconds × 10 times) It is. 5 (4) R time short and big hits via small hits After the V judgment winning device 87 is opened once (0.1 second × 10 times), the big winning opening is opened four times (4R) on condition that the V winning is made. The winning device will be opened for 5 rounds, but the number of times of opening of the big winning opening is practically four times, and the player can make a big hit similar to the short jackpot at the time of the symbol 4R regarding the opening of the big winning opening. I feel it is a type.

The time-saving state after winning the symbol 4R junior college is the end condition that the number of variable display times of the second special symbol is 1, and the end condition that the total number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 5 times. These two end states are set. The number of times of the short-term end condition such that the number of times the second special symbol is displayed is 1, considering that the game balls that have entered the V determination winning device 87 enter the V winning area 870 at a rate of 100%. Is set. In the variable display of the second special symbol, small hits occur at a rate of about 1/7. Therefore, the end condition that the number of times the second special symbol is displayed is 1 may cause a big hit via a small hit at a rate of about 1/7 when the second special symbol is displayed. There are a number of times.

  The number of times of the end condition of the short time that the number of times of the variable display of the second special symbol is 1 is set for the following reason. In the case of symbol 4R short and large hit, basically the time-short state (including the electric support state) is continued until the second special symbol's variable display is completed once. It is necessary to make a right turn to enter the game ball into the gate 32 to open the variable winning ball device 15, and in this state, it is necessary to win the game ball to the variable winning ball device 15, such a variable winning ball device 15. In some cases, it takes time to win a game ball to the first special symbol that has been stored on hold.

  Therefore, the end condition that the total number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is five is a big hit immediately after the start of the short-time state and before the variable display start condition of the second special symbol is satisfied. 1 of the second special symbol that is likely to be determined as a jackpot that is advantageous to the player even if the variable display of the first special symbol is started by holding storage based on the first start winning that can be stored up to four before the gaming state. This is a condition for enabling the variable display of the batch to be executed reliably. By doing this, immediately after the start of the time reduction state, the first special symbol variation display based on the reserved memory based on the first start winning is started, so that in the time reduction state, it is easy to determine a big hit advantageous to the player. It is possible to prevent the variation display of the second special symbol from being performed.

  After the big hit other than the symbol 4R short-term big hit, the end condition that the number of variable display of the second special symbol is 7 times, and the end condition that the total number of the variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 11 times. These two end states are set. The number of times of the short-time state end condition is set in consideration of the fact that the game balls that have entered the V determination winning device 87 enter the V winning area 870 at a rate of 100%. In the variable display of the second special symbol, small hits occur at a rate of about 1/7. Therefore, the end condition that the number of times the variable display of the second special symbol is 7 may cause a big hit via a small hit, compared to the short big hit at the time of the symbol 4R, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. The number of times is significantly higher. Thereby, the player can be focused on the occurrence of the big hit via the small hit, and the player's expectation about the occurrence of the big hit via the small hit can be enhanced.

  In addition, the end condition that the total number of times of the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 11 is a big hit immediately after the start of the short-time state and before the variable display start condition of the second special symbol is satisfied. 7 of the second special symbol that is easy to determine a big hit that is advantageous to the player even if the display of the variation of the first special symbol by the hold memory based on the first start winning that can be stored up to four before the gaming state is started. This is because the fluctuation display of the number of fluctuations for each batch can be executed reliably. In this way, immediately after the start of the time-saving state, the first special symbol variation display based on the hold memory based on the first start winning is started, so that it is easy to determine a big hit advantageous to the player in the time-saving state. It is possible to prevent the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol from decreasing.

In this embodiment, in the low base state, which is the normal state, the first start winning opening 13 is provided so as to be able to win from the first route. It is more advantageous for the player in terms of starting prize than the game ball flowing down on the two paths. On the other hand, in an advantageous state such as a big hit game state, the open big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided so as to be able to win a prize from the second route, so that the direction where the game ball flows down the second route is the first route. It is more advantageous for the player in terms of winning a big hit than the game ball flowing down. Further, in a specific state such as the small hit gaming state, the V determination winning device 87 to be opened is provided so as to be able to win from the second route. Therefore, the direction in which the game ball flows down the second route is the first route. It is more advantageous for the player in terms of generating a big hit than the game ball flowing down.

  In addition to the comparison of the advantages, for example, other winning holes (for example, another variable winning hole (which may be used for starting prizes or non-starting prizes) may be the first route. In the low base state as a normal state, the first route is more likely to win the variable winning opening than the second route, and the high base state, the big hit gaming state, and the small route In other states, such as a winning game state, the game medium is routed through the first route in the normal state from other viewpoints such that the second route is more likely to win the variable prize opening than the first route. A configuration may be employed in which it is advantageous for the player to flow down, and it is advantageous for the player to flow down the game medium along the second path in other gaming states.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 3 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit. 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which a ROM 54 and a RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data (special symbol process flag, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether or not to make a small hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and generates the random data at random timing. Based on the fact that the starting winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503.

Further, the detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start winning port switch 13a, the second starting winning port switch 14a, the V winning switch 87a, the V determination winning switch 15a, and the V determination discharging switch 15b are used for game control. An input driver circuit 58 applied to the microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. In addition, a solenoid 16 that opens and closes the variable winning ball device 15, a solenoid 21 that opens and closes the big hit variable winning ball device 20, a solenoid 22 that opens and closes the V determination winning device 87 (movable portion 872), and a V winning determination winning device 87 ( A solenoid 22 that opens and closes the area 870 movable portion 87), a solenoid 24 that opens and closes the V winning area 870 (opening and closing member), and an output circuit 59 that is driven in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560 are also mounted on the main board 31. Has been.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, which variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10, which variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. Display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol storage memory display 18b, and the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is performed.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores a program and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the production control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 controls display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 provides an effect control command for instructing effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 that allows signals to pass only in one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. And display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side, display control of the V lamp 875 and the sound output board through the lamp driver board 35. Various effects are controlled, such as controlling the sound output from the speaker 27 via 70.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 sends an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action to the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 121 via the I / O port unit 105. input. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the I / O port unit 105. In addition, the production control CPU 101 sends an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that an operation action of the engineer to the operation rod of the stick controller 122 is detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the I / O port unit 105. Enter. Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the I / O port unit 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. FIG. 4 shows the type of random number, the update range, the usage, and the addition condition. Each random number is used as follows.

(1) Random 1: A random counter for hit determination that determines whether to make a big hit and whether to make a big hit. Random 1 is updated one by one at 10 MHz, is added and updated from 0, and is added and updated up to its upper limit of 65535, and then is added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 2: Type of jackpot (type, symbol 15R short / big hit, symbol 4R short / big hit, small hit 16 (15) R short / long hit, small hit 9 (8) R short / big hit, and small hit 5 (4) Any type of R-hour short-and-big jackpot) and jackpot symbol are determined (for jackpot type determination and jackpot symbol determination). (3) Random 3: The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination). (4) Random 4: A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination). (5) Random 5: Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination). (6) Random 6: An initial value of random 5 is determined (for determining a random 5 initial value).

  In this embodiment, as a big hit that is in a specific gaming state, the short hit at symbol 15R, the short hit at symbol 4R, the short hit through 16 (15) R short hit, the short hit at 9 (8) short hit at 9 (8) R short hit, and the small hit A plurality of types of via 5 (4) R hour junior large hits are included. Therefore, based on the value of the big hit type random number (random 1), when the big hit is determined or when the small hit is determined, the big hit type determining random number (random 2) is used. Thus, the jackpot type is determined as one of these jackpot types. However, in the case of big hit via small hit, if the V prize does not occur, the determined big hit becomes invalid. Furthermore, when the type of jackpot is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 2) at the same time. Therefore, random 2 is also a jackpot symbol determination random number.

  Further, when it is determined that the type of small hit is determined, the small hit symbol is simultaneously determined. Therefore, random 2 is also a random number for determining small symbols.

  The variation pattern is first determined using a variation pattern type determination random number (random 3), and is included in the determined variation pattern type using a variation pattern determination random number (random 4). To determine the variation pattern. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process. The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more variation patterns belong to the variation pattern type.

  In this embodiment, the variation patterns are classified into a normal variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that does not involve reach and a reach variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that involves reach.

  When the display result is out of order, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different depending on whether it is in the short-time state or not in the short-time state. When this is the case, the variation time is shortened compared to when the time is not short. For example, in the short-time state, in order to shorten the average time of the fluctuation time compared to when the time-short state is not, the fluctuation time of a predetermined fluctuation pattern is set shorter than when the time is not short, or the fluctuation pattern type is the most variable. The variation pattern type with the shortest time is selected more frequently, and even when the reach type is selected, the normal reach variation pattern with the shortest variation time is selected among the variation pattern types. By doing so, the average time of the fluctuation time is shorter than when not in the time-short state.

In addition, for such a variation pattern type, a variation pattern type that can be selected at the time of a small hit (for example, a variation pattern type in which an effect related to the small hit is executed) and a small hit Includes a variation pattern type that cannot be selected (for example, a variation pattern type in which an effect not related to the small hit is executed). Such a variation pattern type that can be selected when a small hit is obtained is a variation pattern in which a specific effect is executed, and includes a variation pattern in which a predetermined suggestive effect related to the small hit is executed. Therefore, when a variation pattern in which a predetermined suggestive effect related to such a small hit is executed, it is possible to increase the player's expectation. Fluctuation pattern types that can be selected for small hits can be selected for both small hits and non-small hits. Is also set so that the selected ratio is high. As a result, even if the variation pattern type is selectable when it is a small hit, it may not be a small hit, so the player knows in advance that it will be a small hit from the type of variation pattern to be executed. You can prevent it from happening. On the other hand, the variation pattern types that cannot be selected when a small hit is made, for example, a variation pattern that produces an effect that is not related to the small hit, suggesting that the big hit directly without going through the small hit By making the selection impossible when a small hit is made, the relationship between the effect of the variation pattern and the display result can be prevented from becoming complicated. Note that the variation pattern that can be selected when a small hit is made is set such that a pattern that is set to a specific variation time is selected based on the correspondence relationship with the opening control of the V determination winning device 87. . If the variation pattern in which the predetermined suggestive effect related to such a small hit is executed can be executed when the small hit is made, the player's sense of expectation for the small hit can be enhanced. it can. Furthermore, the game player can easily deal with the game unique to the small hit gaming state that it is necessary to enter the game ball into the V determination prize winning device 87 within a predetermined period in order to obtain a big hit. It is possible to make it difficult for the player to escape the advantageous state of entering the game ball into the V determination prize winning device 87.

  In addition, the variation pattern that can be selected when hitting a small hit may not be limited to a specific variation time. Further, the variation pattern that can be selected when a small hit is obtained may not be a predetermined suggestion effect related to the small hit. In addition, the variation pattern may be provided separately for the small hit, the loss, and the big hit. In addition, the variation pattern is the type of variation pattern to be selected for any variation display result, regardless of whether the variation pattern is divided into a small hit, a loss, or a big hit. The ranges may be the same.

  Also, instead of setting the variation pattern type and the variation pattern separately and determining the variation pattern by a two-stage lottery process, using only the variation pattern determination random number without providing the variation pattern type, one step The variation pattern may be determined by.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a first special figure determination table, a second special figure determination table, and various jackpot type determination tables. These tables are stored in the ROM 54.

  FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing a first special figure determination table. The first special figure hit determination table is a data table for determining a big hit for the first special symbol, and is a table in which a big hit determination value to be compared with random 1 is set. The “probability” shown in FIG. 5A indicates the probability (ratio) that is a big hit.

  FIG. 5B is an explanatory diagram showing a second special figure determination table. The second special figure hit determination table is a data table for determining the big hit and the small hit for the second special symbol, and the big hit determination value and the small hit determination value to be compared with the random 1 are set. It is a table. The upper row in FIG. 5B is a big hit determination table portion, and the lower row in FIG. 5B is a small hit determination table portion. The “probability” shown in the upper part of FIG. 5B indicates the probability (proportion) of being a big hit, and the “probability” shown in the lower part of FIG.

When the CPU 56 detects a start prize (first start prize) to the first start prize opening 13 or a start prize (second start prize) to the second start prize slot 14, the CPU 56 selects a random number at a predetermined timing. The count value (random 1) of the circuit 503 is extracted. For the first start winning prize, the extracted value is compared with the jackpot determination value set in the first special figure determination table, and if the extracted value matches any one of the jackpot determination values, the first special symbol is determined to be a big hit To decide. For the second start winning prize, the extracted value is compared with the jackpot determination value set in the second special figure hit determination table, and if the extracted value matches one of the big hit determination values, the second special symbol is set to the big hit To decide. When the extracted value does not match any of the jackpot determination values, the extracted value is set to the second
Compared with the small hit determination value set in the special figure hit determination table, if the extracted value matches any one of the small hit determination values, it is decided to make a small hit for the second special symbol. Deciding to make a small hit also means making a tentative decision to make a big hit via a small hit (denoted as a big win if no V win occurs during the small hit, so it will be controlled as a big win). .

  Note that deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but changing the stop symbol by the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol to the big hit symbol It also means deciding whether or not to do. Also, deciding whether or not to make a small hit means deciding whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but whether to make the stop symbol by the variable display of the second special symbol a small hit symbol It also means deciding whether or not.

  The first special symbol is set so as not to be determined to be a small hit, but the first special symbol may be set to be determined as a small hit with a predetermined probability.

  FIGS. 5C, 5 </ b> D, and 5 </ b> E are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 5C is a first special figure jackpot type determination table used for determining the jackpot type of the symbol jackpot when it is determined that the jackpot is determined by the first special symbol. FIG. 5D is a second special figure jackpot type determination table used for determining the jackpot type of the symbol jackpot when it is determined that the jackpot is determined by the second special symbol.

  In the first special figure jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (C), there are numerical values to be compared with the random 2 value for jackpot type determination, which are “symbol 15R short jackpot” and “symbol 4R short jackpot”. Big hit judgment values corresponding to each are set. In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5D, a jackpot determination value corresponding to the “short jackpot at the time of symbol 15R”, which is a numerical value to be compared with a random value of 1, is set.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5C and 5D, the big hit type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. For example, the determination value corresponding to “8R hour short big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “3” of the big hit symbol. The determination value corresponding to “15R short / big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “7” of the big hit symbol.

  Using such various jackpot type determination tables, the CPU 56 determines a type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value that matches the random 1 value as the jackpot type, and matches the random 1 value as the jackpot symbol. Determine the winning jackpot symbol. Thereby, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

  In the small hit via big hit type determination table of FIG. 5 (E), there are numerical values to be compared with the random 2 value for big hit type determination. Big hit determination values corresponding to “via 9 (8) R big short hit” and “small hit 5 (4) R short big hit” are set. However, the big hit types determined in the big hit type big hit type determination table are the first small hit (the one that becomes the short big hit at 16 (15) R), the second small hit (the one that becomes the short big hit at 9 (8) R) , A provisional big hit type associated with each of the third small hits (those that become short hit big hits at 5 (4) R), and becomes invalid if no V winning is generated in the small hit gaming state.

As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 5, the first short time state (fluctuation display 1 to 5 times) and the second short time state (fluctuation) are different in the number of variable displays controlled in the short time state (high base state). Since there are a plurality of types of time-saving states such as (7 to 11 times of display), the games in the time-saving state are rich in variety and the interest of the game is improved.

  Next, the execution mode of the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the time-saving state controlled after the end of various jackpot big hit gaming states will be described. Here, the time-short state controlled after the end of the big hit gaming state of the symbol 4R short-time big hit will be described as a representative example. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing, in a tabular form, an example of an execution mode of the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the time-short state controlled after the end of the big hit gaming state for the symbol 4R short-time big hit.

  Changes in the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the first short-time state, which is controlled to the short-time state over a relatively small number of variable display times (1 to 5 times) after the end of the big hit game state per 4R short-time big jackpot As for the display, when the reserved memory of the first special symbol exists before the occurrence of the big hit gaming state and the case where the reserved memory of the first special symbol does not exist before the occurrence of the big hit gaming state, As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the execution balance modes of the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the short time state after the end of the big hit gaming state are different.

  FIG. 6A shows a variation display example of the first special symbol and the second special symbol when there is one reserved storage of the first special symbol at the time of starting the short-time state control. FIG. 6B shows a variation display example of the first special symbol and the second special symbol when the first special symbol is not stored when the short-time state control is started.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the big hit game state is controlled in the state where the first hold memory or the second hold memory exists, the hold memory existing before the control to the big hit game state is changed to the big hit game. During the state, the memory state is continued and carried over until the end of the jackpot gaming state, and is used for variable display after the end of the jackpot gaming state.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (A), the first special symbol based on the reserved memory that existed before the control to the big hit gaming state at the start of the first short time gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state at the 8R hour big jackpot When there is an on-hold storage, the starting special prize of the game ball to the second starting prize opening 14 for the variable display of the second special symbol to be preferentially executed has not yet been made. As the first variation display, the variation display of the first special symbol is executed based on the reserved storage of the first special symbol carried over before the occurrence of the big hit gaming state. In the time-short state after the end of the big hit gaming state for the 8R short-time big hit, a game is performed in which a game ball is made to enter the gate 32 and the second start winning opening 14 by making a right turn, and thereafter, as shown in FIG. 6 (A). In addition, the change display of the second special symbol based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 can be executed.

  After the start of the short-time state, until the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs, when there is a reserved memory of the first special symbol, the variable display of the first special symbol based on the reserved memory Is executed. In FIG. 6 (A), one of the first special symbols that existed before the control to the big hit gaming state is started until the start winning to the second starting winning opening 14 occurs after the start of the short-time state. An example is shown in which the variable display of the first special symbol is executed once based on the reserved storage. In FIG. 6 (A), the second time after the start of the time-short state is based on the fact that the variable display based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 is executed once after the start of the time-short state. An example in which the time reduction control is ended in the variable display is shown.

As for the start winning to the second start winning port 14, four pieces of reserved storage information are possible as described above. Accordingly, the variable winning ball device 15 in the electric support state that is executed after the start of the first short-time state, for example, until one execution of the variable display based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 is completed. In the open control state, as shown in FIG. 6A, a maximum of four pieces of second reserved storage information can be generated. In this embodiment, in the case of the first short-time state, a variable display with a somewhat long variable display time is based on the first start winning to the second start winning opening 14 so that the second reserved storage information is easily accumulated. Executed. It should be noted that such a variable display with a long variable display time may not be executed.

  Thereafter, when the second reserved storage information is stored until one execution of the variable display based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 is completed, for example, the third time in FIG. 6A. As shown in the fluctuation display column of the second special symbol for the sixth time, a variable display based on a maximum of four pieces of second reserved memory information is executed, and a small lottery with a winning probability of about 1/7 is held in the second Execution can be performed for the number of stored information. Thereby, even if the first short-time state ends, it is possible to increase the player's expectation regarding the occurrence of a big hit via a small hit based on the second reserved storage information that occurred during the first short-time state.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6B, when there is no reserved memory of the first special symbol based on the reserved memory that existed before the control to the big hit gaming state at the start of the time saving state, In the short-time state after the big hit game state is finished, a right-handed game is performed to enter the game ball into the gate 32 and the second start winning opening 14, and the game ball cannot enter the first start winning opening 13. Since it is in the gaming state, as shown in FIG. 6 (B), the variation display of the second special symbol based on the start winning from the first variation display to the second starting winning opening 14 can be executed. In this case as well, as in the case with reserved storage in FIG. 6A, a maximum of four pieces of second reserved storage information as shown in FIG. 6B can be generated. Thereby, even if the first short-time state ends, it is possible to increase the player's expectation regarding the occurrence of a big hit via a small hit based on the second reserved storage information that occurred during the first short-time state.

  As described above, the end condition of the first short time state after the end of the big hit gaming state for the 4R short time big hit is that the variation display of the second special symbol is executed once or the first special symbol and the second special symbol are This is established when the variable display is executed five times in total.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (A), at the start of the short-time state, after the variable display of the first special symbol based on the three reserved storages of the first special symbol that existed at the start is executed three times, When the variation display of the second special symbol is executed for the fourth time, the variation display number of the second special symbol is executed once by executing the fourth variation display. The first short-time state control is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, at the start of the time-saving state, when the first special symbol is not stored at the start and the variable display of the second special symbol is executed from the first time, 1 When the number of times of the variable display of the second special symbol is executed once in the first variable display, the time-short state termination condition is satisfied, and the time-short state control is terminated.

  The end condition of the 1st time-short state after the end of the jackpot gaming state for 4R short-time jackpot is that the variable display count of the second special symbol is executed once, or the total of the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol It is set to be established when the number of times is executed five times. Thus, for example, as shown in FIG. 6 (A), even if there is a reserved memory of the first special symbol at the start of the first short time state, the change display of the first special symbol in the first short time state. Since the variation display of the second special symbol that is advantageous to the player is executed the same number of times (one time) as when the first special symbol is not stored at the start of the first time reduction state, The state ends.

Also, for example, even if there are up to four first special symbol hold memories at the start of the first short time state, the first special symbol variable display based on the four hold memories in the first short time state. Is executed at the start of the first time-saving state, and the first time-shortening state is ended by executing the same number of times (one time) as when the first special symbol is not stored.

  As described above, after the end of the big hit gaming state for the 4R hourly big hit, the end condition of the first hourly short state is that the variable display count of the second special symbol is executed once, or the first special symbol and the second special symbol are By setting to be established when the total number of variable displays is executed five times, the first special symbol at the start of the first short-time state is stored and when it is not stored. During the control period in the 1 o'clock state, the number of executable display times of the second special symbol advantageous for the player can be the same number of times, so there is a difference in the advantage and disadvantage for the player in the short time state (high base state). Can be prevented and the fairness of the game can be ensured.

  As shown in FIG. 5, FIG. 6, etc., the end condition of the first short-time state defined by the total number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is the maximum number of times that the variable display by the first holding storage is performed. (4 times) and a specific number of times (1 time) that the predetermined variation display is executed for the second special symbol is set as the total number of times, so in the first short-time state, the variation due to the first reserved memory Even if the display is performed a certain number of times, it is possible to prevent a difference between the advantage and disadvantage for the player by the first reserved storage information, and to ensure the fairness of the game.

  For the big hit types other than the symbol 4R hourly big hit, the minimum change display number “1” in the hourly state in the symbol 4R hourly big hit is replaced with “7”, and the maximum in the hourly state in the symbol 4R hourly big hit is changed. The variable display count “5” is replaced with “11”. Therefore, in the case of the big hit type other than the symbol 4R hourly jackpot, as in the case of the 8R hourly jackpot, the presence or absence of the number of stored memories of the first special symbol at the start of the first hourly state after the end of the big hit gaming state of the symbol 4R hourly jackpot Regardless of the amount, the second short-time state continues until the same 7-time variation display of the second special symbol is executed. Thereby, about the big hit types other than the symbol 4R short and big hit, the effect similar to the effect acquired about the symbol 4R short and big hit mentioned above can be acquired.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the case where the number of time reductions (electric support) after a big hit is set to a relatively small number, as described above, the player depends on the number of first pending storage information immediately after the big hit gaming state ends. It is preferable not to make the number of times short (electric support) that is disadvantageous.

  7 and 8 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. FIG. FIGS. 7 and 8 show the relationship between specific command data for the effect control command, the name of the command, and the designated content of the command. In the game control microcomputer 560, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, various effect control commands are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the game control state.

  Main commands in FIGS. 7 and 8 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). When a unique number is assigned to each of the plurality of variation patterns, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device to start the effect corresponding to the special symbol variation display.

The commands 8C01 (H) to 8C06 (H) are display result designation commands that indicate display results including outlier display results, jackpot display results for each jackpot type, and jackpot display results for each jackpot type.

  The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. Command 8F00 (H) is a symbol confirmation designation command for designating the end of the variation of the first and second special symbols.

  Commands A001 to A005 (H) are hit start designation commands for designating the start of a big hit gaming state for each type of big hit.

  The command A1XX (H) is a special winning opening open designation command that indicates a display during opening of the special winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is a designation command after opening the big prize opening indicating the opening (closing) of the big prize opening of the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  Commands A301 to A305 (H) are hit end specifying commands for specifying the end of the jackpot gaming state for each jackpot type.

  Command A 401 (H) is a first start winning designation command for designating that the first starting win has been received. Command A 402 (H) is a second start winning designation command for designating that there has been a second start winning.

  Command B000 (H) is a normal state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a normal state (low base state). Command B001 (H) is a first short time state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the first short time state (high base state). Command B002 (H) is a second short time state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the second short time state (high base state).

  Command C0XX (H) is a first reserved memory number designation command for designating the first reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C0XX (H) indicates the first reserved storage number. Command C1XX (H) is a second reserved memory number designation command for designating the second reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C0XX (H) indicates the second reserved storage number.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560, when subtracting the reserved memory number, transmits a reserved memory number designation command for designating the reserved memory number after the subtraction, but is not limited thereto. For each of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number, a reserved memory number subtraction designation command designating that the reserved memory number is decremented by 1 may be used.

  The command C2XX (H) and the command C3XX (H) are the results of winning determination results such as jackpot determination, jackpot type determination, variation pattern type determination, etc. at the time of starting winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. This is an effect control command indicating the contents. Of these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not a big hit, a small hit or not, and a big hit type determination result among the winning determination results. The command C3XX (H) is a variation type command that indicates a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range the random value for variation pattern type determination among the winning determination results. It is.

Command C401 (H) is a command for designating start of the first small hit. Command C402 (H) is a command for designating the start of the second small hit. The command C403 (H) is a command that specifies the start of the third small hit. Command C
501 (H) is a command for designating the start of the first small hit. Command C502 (H) is a command for designating the start of the second small hit. Command C503 (H) is a command for designating the start of the third small hit. The command C601 (H) is a V winning designation command for designating that there has been a V winning. Command C602 (H) is a V winning ball detection designation command for designating that a winning ball (including both a V winning ball and a winning ball other than the V winning ball) has been detected in the V determination winning device 87.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the RAM 55 is provided with a first reserved storage buffer for storing the stored information of the first special symbol. In the first reserved memory buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved memory number is secured. The first pending storage buffer has a jackpot determination random number (random 1) that is a hardware random number, a jackpot type determination random number (random 2) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 3), and The random number for random pattern determination (random 4) is stored.

  For the second special symbol, the RAM 55 is provided with a second reserved storage buffer for storing the reserved storage information of the second special symbol. In the second reserved memory buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second reserved memory number is secured. The second pending storage buffer includes a jackpot determination random number (random 1) that is a hardware random number, a jackpot type determination random number (random 2) that is a software random number, a variation pattern type determination random number (random 3), and The random number for random pattern determination (random 4) is stored.

  Based on the winning at the first start winning opening 13, the CPU 56 extracts a random number value from each of the random number circuit 503 and the random counter for generating the software random number, and stores them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer. Execute the process to save (store). Specifically, based on the winning at the first start winning opening 13, these random number values are extracted and stored (stored) in the first reserved storage buffer. Further, based on the winning at the second start winning opening 14, the CPU 56 extracts a random number value from each of the random number circuit 503 and the random counter for generating the software random number, and stores them in the second reserved storage buffer. Execute processing to save (store) in the area. Specifically, based on the winning at the second start winning opening 14, these random number values are extracted and stored (stored) in the second reserved storage buffer.

  In this way, storing the information related to the start winning as described above in the hold storage buffer may be indicated as “hold stored”. The variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 4) are not extracted at the time of starting winning and stored in the holding storage buffer in advance. You may make it extract at (at the time of the change start of a special symbol).

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically executed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) and the timer interrupt process is executed. As a result, various game controls can be executed.

  In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, normal time initialization processing, game state restoration processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (random number circuit 503 is initially set), display random number update processing (variation pattern) (Variable random number update processing such as type determination and variation pattern determination), initial value random number update processing (ordinary symbol determination random number generation counter initial value initial value update processing), and the like.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When a timer interrupt occurs, CP
U56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S (hereinafter simply indicated as "S") 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not an on-state has been turned on) is executed (S20). Next, via the input driver circuit 58, the gate switch 32a, the first start winning port switch 13a, the second starting winning port switch 14a, the count switch 23, the V winning switch 87a, the V determination winning switch 15a, and the V determination discharging The detection signal of the switch 15b is input and the state is determined (switch process: S21).

  Next, the CPU 56 has a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute.

  Also, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a random number for normal symbol determination and a random number for small hit type determination used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: S23). ). The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: S24, S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, the corresponding special symbol process 8 is executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the big prize opening in a predetermined order. The value of the flag is updated according to the gaming state.

  Next, the normal symbol process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order, and sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to the gaming state. Update accordingly.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start prize port switch 13a, the second start prize port switch 14a, and the accessory prize winning switch 25a (S30).

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to on / off of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (S31: output processing).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( S32).

Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process of setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S33). Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every predetermined time.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, a start port switch passing process is executed (S311). Then, any one of S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, as described above, the RAM 55 stores reserved storage data (first reserved storage data) such as a big hit determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the first start winning opening 13. A first reserved storage buffer to be stored, and a second reserved storage buffer in which reserved storage data (second reserved storage data) such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 is stored Is provided. In each of these reserved storage buffers, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 for the first reserved storage data and 4 for the second reserved storage data) of the number of each reserved storage is secured.

  In the start port switch passing process, if the first start port switch 13a is turned on, the number of the first reserved memory data stored on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). 1 is incremented by 1 and numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination) are obtained from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. (Random number for use) is extracted, and processing for storing (storing) them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer is executed. On the other hand, if the second start port switch 14a is on, the second reserved memory data is counted on the condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit (for example, 4). Increase the value of the pending storage number counter by 1 and extract numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination random number) from the random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number Then, a process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer is executed.

  With respect to the following description regarding the hold storage, the fact that the information related to the start winning as described above is stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as “hold stored”. In addition, numerical data stored in the first reserved storage buffer may be referred to as first reserved storage information, and numerical data stored in the second reserved storage buffer may be referred to as second reserved storage information.

The processing of S300 to S307 is as follows.
The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a small hit and determining a small hit type when the small hit is used. The variation pattern setting process (S301) is a process for performing control such as determination of a variation pattern and start of timing of a variation time timer.

The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for performing control to transmit a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process that advances the process to the special symbol stop process when the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S304) displays the fluctuation display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the fluctuation time corresponding to the decided fluctuation pattern is timed by the fluctuation time timer. This is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stop symbol.

  The big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) is a process for performing control for opening the big winning opening in the big hit variable winning ball device 20 when the big hit gaming state is reached. In the special winning opening opening process (S306), a control for transmitting a presentation control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the microcomputer 100 for the presentation control, a process for confirming establishment of the closing condition of the special winning opening, and the like are performed. It is processing. When the closing condition of the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the big hit ending process. The big hit end process (S307) is a process for performing control or the like for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control at the end of the big hit gaming state.

  The small hit release pre-processing (S308) is a process for performing control or the like for opening the operating port in the V determination winning device 87 when the small hit gaming state is reached. In the small hit release process (S309), it is confirmed whether or not the game ball has won V in the V winning area 870 in the V determination winning device 87, and a process of transmitting a V winning designation command when winning V This is processing for performing processing such as processing for transmitting a small hit end designation command when the small hit end timing is reached.

  The small hit end process (S310) is a process (transmission of a big hit start designation command, a big win display) when a game ball wins V in the V winning area 870 in the big hit variable winning ball apparatus 20 Time setting, jackpot opening mode setting, process flag transition setting for pre-opening process of big winning opening, etc.), on the other hand, when the V winning is not made, it is special without shifting to the big hit gaming state. This is a process for executing a process for shifting to the symbol normal process (S300).

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process of S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in an ON state (S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to S1221. If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to S1221.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (S1213). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (S1214). In the process of S1214, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are extracted, Stored in the save area.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect process in which a variation display result and a variation pattern type when the variation based on the detected starting winning of the first special symbol is subsequently executed are determined in advance at the starting winning (S1215).

In this embodiment, after the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14 is generated and various data obtained at the start winning is stored as the stored storage information, the variable display is started. When the condition is satisfied, at the timing of starting the variable display, the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) for which the variable display is started is changed based on the reserved storage information in the special symbol normal process (S300). Whether or not the display result is the jackpot display result and the determination of the jackpot type are made based on the jackpot determination value and the jackpot type determination value set in correspondence with the various random numbers described above. In the variation pattern setting process (S301), the variation pattern (including the variation pattern type determination) is determined based on the variation pattern type determination value and the variation pattern determination value set in correspondence with the various random numbers described above. Based on.

  On the other hand, apart from such a determination, the timing before the start of variation display based on the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14, specifically, the game ball is first started. At the timing of winning a winning at the winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 (the timing at which the hold storage information is stored), the hold storage information storing various data obtained at the start winning is pre-read, and the pre-read hold Based on the stored information, the determination of whether or not to win a jackpot, the determination of whether or not to win a jackpot, the determination of the type of jackpot, and the determination of the variation pattern type correspond to the various random numbers described above. An effect process at the time of winning is determined based on the set jackpot determination value, the jackpot type determination value, and the variation pattern type determination value. By doing so, the effect control microcomputer 100 predicts the change display result in advance before the change display of the effect symbol is executed, and based on the various determination results at the time of starting winning, It is possible to execute a pre-reading effect such as a pre-reading notice for notifying that a big hit (possibility of winning a big hit) during the variable display.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (S1216), and transmits a variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (S1217). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1218), and sets the value of the first reserved memory number counter to EXT data to designate the first reserved memory number. Control to transmit the command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1219).

  By executing the processing of S1216 and S1217, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (gaming state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, jackpot gaming state, etc.) Each time the start winning prize is awarded to the start winning opening 13, both the symbol designating command and the variation type command are always transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs by executing the processing of S1216 to S1219, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the first start prize designation command A set of four commands, the first reserved memory number designation command, is transmitted in a batch within one timer interrupt.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is on (S1221). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the ON state, the process is terminated as it is. If the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 is confirmed (S1222). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (S1223). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (S1224). In the process of S1224, a big hit determination random number (random 1), a big hit type determination random number (random 2), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 3), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 4) are extracted, Stored in the save area.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect process similar to the winning effect process described in S1215 for the detected start winning of the second special symbol (S1225). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (S1226), and control to transmit a variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. (S1227). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1228), and sets the value of the second reserved memory number counter to the EXT data to designate the second reserved memory number. Control to transmit the command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1229).

  By executing the processing of S1226 and S1227, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (gaming state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, jackpot gaming state, etc.) Every time a start winning prize is awarded to the start winning opening 14, both the symbol designating command and the variation type command are always transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, when the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs by executing the processing of S1226 to S1229, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the second start prize designation command A set of four commands, the second reserved memory number designation command, is transmitted in a batch within one timer interrupt.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer (S51). If there is no pending storage data in either the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the process ends.

  If there is no pending storage data in the pending storage buffer in S51, the process is terminated after performing the process (S80) for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command. On the other hand, when there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer in S51, the CPU 56 checks whether there is pending storage data in the second pending storage buffer (S52). If there is stored data in the second reserved memory buffer, a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol) Data indicating “second” is set (S54). On the other hand, if there is no reserved memory data in the second reserved memory buffer, data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer (S53).

  In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a depends on whether the data indicating "first" or the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer. And the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are executed using a common processing routine. When the data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display unit 8a performs the variable display of the first special symbol based on the reserved memory data stored in the first reserved memory buffer. It is. On the other hand, when the data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 8b based on the reserved memory data stored in the second reserved memory buffer. Is done.

  If there is at least one second reserved memory data in the second reserved memory buffer by the control of S52 to S54, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol display 8b based on the second reserved memory data is It is executed in preference to the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a based on the data in the first reserved memory.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved memories = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 determines each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory buffer. Are stored in the random number buffer of the RAM 55. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory buffer. Stored in the random number buffer of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 decrements the count value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 and stores each storage area in the first reserved memory buffer. Shift content. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of the storage area in the second reserved memory buffer are erased.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 sets the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. Each stored random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n−1. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, it is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55. Each random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n−1.

  Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first reserved memory numbers are extracted always coincides with the order of the first reserved memory number = 1, 2, 3, 4. It is like that. Further, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective second reserved memory numbers are extracted always matches the order of the second reserved memory numbers = 1, 2, 3, and 4. It is like that.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the reserved memory number designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer after the subtraction. (S59). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first reserved storage number designation command. Further, when a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second reserved storage number designation command.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, “first” indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol. ”Or“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol, that is,“ second ”indicating that the process is performed on the second start winning opening 14. Data is set in the special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of S300-S307 can be made common by the case where the 1st special symbol is made object and the case where the 2nd special symbol is made object.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 1 (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer and executes the jackpot determination module (S61). In this case, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot determination random number extracted in S1214 of the start port switch passing process or S1224 of the start port switch passing process and stored in the holding storage buffer or the random number buffer, and performs the jackpot determination. The big hit determination module compares a big hit determination value (see FIG. 5) or a small hit determination value (see FIG. 5) determined in advance with a big hit determination random number, and if they match, it determines that the big hit or the small hit. It is a program that executes a process to be determined. That is, it is a program for executing a big hit determination process and a small hit determination process.

  In the big hit determination process, the first special symbol matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 5A, and the second special symbol matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 5B. Then, it is decided to make a big hit with respect to the special symbol. If it is decided to make a big hit (Y in S60), the process proceeds to S71. Deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but also to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display as a big hit symbol .

  When it is determined to be a big hit in S61 (Y in S61), a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit is set (S71).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the special symbol pointer indicates “first” (S72). When the special symbol pointer is “first”, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5C is selected (S73), and the process proceeds to S75. On the other hand, when the special symbol pointer does not indicate “first” (when “second” is indicated), the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5D is selected (S74), and S75. Proceed to

  In S75, using the jackpot type determination table selected in S73 or S74, the jackpot type corresponding to the value of the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer area is changed to the jackpot type. Determine (S75) and proceed to S81.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random 1) does not match any of the jackpot determination values in S61 (N in S61), the data set in the special symbol pointer is data indicating “second”. By confirming whether or not there is, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit determination target is a variable display of the second special symbol (S76). If the data set in the special symbol pointer in S76 is not data indicating "second" (the first special symbol is a variable display), the process proceeds to S82 to be described later. On the other hand, when the data set in the special symbol pointer in S76 is data indicating "second" (the second special symbol is a variable display), the second special symbol hit determination table of FIG. 5B. Is used to determine whether or not the value of the big hit determination random number (random 1) matches any of the small hit determination values (S76). That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random 1) matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIG. 5B (Y in S76), it is determined that the second special symbol is a small hit. If it is determined to be a small hit (S77Y), a small hit flag indicating a small hit is set (S78).

  After the small hit flag is set, the small hit via big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 5E is selected (S79) and matches the value of the random number (random 1) for determining the big hit type stored in the random number buffer area. The jackpot type corresponding to the value to be determined is determined as the type of jackpot via big hit (S80). Then, the process proceeds to S81. On the other hand, if the value of the random number for small hit determination (random 1) does not match any small hit determination value in S77 (N in S77), the process proceeds to S82 described later.

  In S81, the data indicating the type of jackpot determined in S75 or S80 is stored in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (S81), and the process proceeds to S82. For example, when the jackpot type is “short jackpot at symbol 15R”, “01” is set in the jackpot type buffer as data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is “short jackpot at symbol 4R”, the data indicating the jackpot type is set. "02" is set in the jackpot type buffer. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “via big hit 16 (15) R short time big hit”, “03” is set in the temporary big hit type buffer different from the big hit type buffer as data indicating the big hit type. When the big hit type is via the small hit 9 (8) R hour short big hit, “04” is set in the temporary big hit type buffer as data indicating the big hit type. When the big hit type is via small hit 5 (4) R time short hit, “05” is set in the temporary big hit type buffer as data indicating the big hit type. Of these, data showing 16 (15) R short junior hit via small hits, 9 (8) R short junior via small hits, and 5 (4) R short junior via small hits are V prizes in the small hit gaming state. If this does not occur, there is data that becomes invalid without generating a big hit, and is temporarily set.

  In S82, a special symbol stop symbol is set (S78). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, “−” which is a loss symbol is set as a special symbol stop symbol. When the small hit flag is set, one of “1”, “5”, and “9”, which is a small hit symbol corresponding to the small hit type selected and determined in S80, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. To do. When the big hit flag is set, either “3” or “7”, which is a big hit symbol corresponding to the big hit type selected and determined in S75, is determined as a special symbol stop symbol. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S301) (S79).

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (S304) in the special symbol process.

  In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 to end the special symbol variation display, and the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. In step S131, the stop symbol is derived and displayed. When data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is ended, and data indicating “second” is displayed in the special symbol pointer. If it is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol indicator 8b is terminated. Further, a symbol confirmation designation command to be transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 is set (S132). Thereby, the symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG. If the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to S139 (S133).

  When the big hit flag is set, such as when it is determined that the symbol 15R hourly jackpot or the symbol 4R hourly jackpot is determined, the CPU 56 sets the hourly flag, which is a flag to be set when controlled to the hourly state. If it is set, the short time flag is reset (S134), and either the jackpot start 1 designation command or the jackpot start 2 designation command is sent to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the determined jackpot type. (S135) is executed to transmit the command (big hit start designation command).

Thereby, the set jackpot start designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG. Specifically, when the type of jackpot is a short jackpot at the time of symbol 4R, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. When the type of jackpot is short jackpot at the time of symbol 15R, a jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. Which type the jackpot type corresponds to is determined based on data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer).

  In addition, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying that the jackpot has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) is set in the jackpot control timer (S136). Thereafter, in the pre-opening process for the big winning opening, the big winning opening control timer is decremented by 1, and when it becomes 0, the big winning opening is opened and a round is started.

  Further, according to the jackpot type specified by the data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55, the jackpot type-specific opening pattern data stored in the ROM 54 is referred to, and the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times). Or four times), data indicating an opening mode such as an opening time (for example, 29 seconds) and an interval time between rounds (for example, 5 seconds) are set (set) in a predetermined storage area (S137). Among such data, the data of the number of times of opening is set in the number of times of opening counter for counting the number of times of opening. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winning opening opening process (S305) (S138), and the process is terminated. As a result, the special symbol process shifts to the pre-opening process for the big prize opening.

  If the big hit flag is not set in S133 described above, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hit flag is set (S139). When the small hit flag is set in S139, the number of releases including the setting of the small hit release control timer used for the small hit release control with reference to the small hit release pattern data stored in the ROM 54 (for example, 10 times), an opening time (for example, 0.1 second), and data indicating an opening mode such as an interval time between opening are set (set) in a specific storage area (S140). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit release pre-processing (S308) (S141), and the processing is terminated. As a result, the special symbol process shifts to the small hit release pretreatment.

  On the other hand, when the small hit flag is not set in S139, it is checked whether or not the time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is in the first time reduction state or the second time reduction state is set (S142). If the time reduction flag is not set in S142, it is not the time reduction state, and the process proceeds to S152 described later. On the other hand, when the time reduction flag is set in S142, the time reduction state is set, so that the total value of the number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the number of variable display times of the second special symbol in the time reduction state is counted. The total time reduction counter as the counting means is updated by subtracting -1 (S143).

  The total time reduction counter to be subtracted and updated in S143 is set to 5 times in S165 when controlled to the first time short state after the 4R symbol short and big hit in the big hit end processing of FIG. When it is controlled to the second short time state after the big hit, it is set to 11 times in S168, and subtracted and updated every time the variable display resulting in the missed display is executed in S143. The total time reduction number counter is used to determine both whether the end condition of the first time reduction state is satisfied and whether the end condition of the second time reduction state is satisfied.

Next, based on confirming whether or not the special symbol pointer is data indicating “second”, it is confirmed whether or not it is the end of the variable display of the second special symbol (S145). In S145, when it is time to end the variable display of the first special symbol instead of the second special symbol, the process proceeds to S148 described later. On the other hand, when it is at the end of the second special symbol fluctuation display in S145, the special figure 2 hour / times counter is decremented by -1 (S146). The special figure 2 short time counter which is subtracted and updated in S146 is a counting means for counting the number of times the second special symbol is displayed after being controlled to the first short time state or the second short time state after the big hit game. Special figure 2 hourly counter is
In the big hit end processing of FIG. 14, when it is controlled to the first short time state, it is set to 5 times by S165, and when it is controlled to the second short time state, it is set to 11 times by S168. The special figure 2 short time counter is subtracted and updated every time the variable display resulting in the display result of the second special symbol being removed is executed once in S146.

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the special figure 2 short time counter updated in S146 has become “0” (S147). In S147, when the count value of the special figure 2 short-time counter becomes “0”, one of the end conditions of the first short-time state is satisfied, or one of the end conditions of the second short-time state is satisfied Since it is time, the process proceeds to S149, which will be described later, in order to end the first short time state or the second short time state that is being executed. On the other hand, in S147, when the count value of the special figure 2 short-time counter is not “0”, it is confirmed whether or not another end condition of the first short-time state is satisfied. Then, the process proceeds to S148.

  In S148, in order to confirm whether or not the termination condition of the first time-short state or the second time-short state being executed is satisfied based on the total number of variable displays of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the time-short state. In addition, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the total time reduction counter updated by subtraction in S143 has become “0” (S148). If the count value of the total time counter is not “0” in S148, the process proceeds to S152 described later. On the other hand, when the count value of the total short time counter is “0” in S148, the process proceeds to S149.

  In S149 and S150, when it is determined in S147 that the number of times the variable display of the second special symbol has reached the number of end conditions in each of the first short time state and the second short time state, and in S148, the first special symbol and It is executed to end the first short time state or the second short time state that is being executed when it is determined that the total number of times the variable display of the second special symbol has reached the number of end conditions. .

  In S149, the set time reduction flag is reset (S149). Next, in S150, the set time counter is reset (S150). Then, in response to the completion of the time-shortening condition based on the number of variable display times in the time-shortening state, processing for transmitting a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (S151), and the process proceeds to S152.

  In S152, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S152), and the process ends. Thereby, the special symbol process shifts to the special symbol normal process.

  In such a special symbol stop process, in S142 to S151, in the first short-time state, the second special symbol is displayed once for the fluctuation variation, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol total 5 When one of the executions of the deviation deviation display is established, a process for ending the first time reduction state is performed. In addition, according to S142 to S151, in the second short-time state, execution of the 7th deviation variation display of the second special symbol and execution of the 11th deviation variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in total. When either of the above is established, a process for ending the second time reduction state is performed.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process in the special symbol process. In the big hit end process, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the big prize winning control timer set before the big hit end process is executed (S161). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the big prize opening control timer is 0, that is, whether or not the big hit end time has elapsed (S162). If not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has elapsed, it is confirmed whether or not the type of jackpot to be ended is a short jackpot at 8R based on the data indicating the jackpot type set in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 in the current jackpot game state ( S163).

  When the type of jackpot that ends in S163 is the symbol big hit at the time of symbol 4R, in order to control to the first time-short state, “1” (second special number 2) is set as the end condition of the first time-short state. The data of the symbol variation display corresponding once is set (S164), and the data of “5” (corresponding to the total variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol five times) is set in the total hourly number counter (S165). ). Then, processing for transmitting the first short time state designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S167), and the process proceeds to S170.

  If the jackpot type that ends in S163 is not the short jackpot for symbol 4R, then the jackpot type that ends is a jackpot type other than the symbol jackpot for symbol 4R. As an end condition, data “7” (corresponding to one time of variable display of the second special symbol) is set in the special figure 2 short time counter (S167), and “11” (first special symbol and The data of the second special symbol total fluctuation display 11 times) is set (S168). Then, processing for transmitting the second short time state designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S169), and the process proceeds to S170.

  In S170, a time reduction flag is set to control the first time reduction state or the second time reduction state (S170). When controlling to the first time reduction state, the first time reduction flag is set. On the other hand, when controlling to the second short time state, the second short time flag is set. Then, according to the end of the big hit gaming state, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S171), and the process is terminated. Thereby, the special symbol process shifts to the special symbol normal process.

  As a result, after the end of the big hit gaming state for the symbol 4R short and big hit, the first short time state is controlled, and after the big hit type other than the symbol 4R short big hit, the second short time gaming state is controlled. The termination conditions of the first time-short state and the second time-short state are individually defined by the number of times of the variable display only for the second special symbol and the total number of times the variable display is released for the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The

  In such a big hit end process, after the big hit game state of the symbol 4R short-time big hit is finished, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed after the end of the big hit game state of the symbol 4R short and big hit. The control is set to the first short-time state until any one of the five deviation fluctuation display executions is established. In addition, by S167, S168, after the end of the big hit gaming state of the big hit type other than the symbol 4R short-time big hit, the execution of the 7th variation variation display of the second special symbol and the total of the first special symbol and the second special symbol 11 The setting is made to control to the second short time state until either of the execution of the deviation deviation display is established.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the pre-opening process for small hits (S308). In the small hit release pre-processing, the CPU 56 controls the solenoid 22 to operate the movable portion 872 in the open state based on the small hit release mode set in S140 of FIG. The mouth opening operation is started (S411). Next, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit start designation command indicating that the small hit gaming state is started to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S412). Next, the CPU 56 sets a V determination winning number counter as counting means in order to use the number of winnings in the V winning area 870 in the small winning open state as an end condition of the releasing state (S413). Specifically, in S413, the counter value of the V determination winning number counter is set to “10”, and the setting for down-counting the V winning number is performed. Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit release process (S309) (S413).

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the small hit releasing process (S309) in the special symbol process. In the small hit release processing, the CPU 56 updates the small hit release control timer by -1 (S430). Next, it is checked whether or not the count value of the V determination winning number counter that counts the number of V winnings in S435 described later is “0” (S431). The V determination winning number counter is set to “10” in S413 of FIG. 15, and when the ten V winning balls are counted, the count value becomes “0”. When the count value of the V determination winning number counter is “0” in S430, the process proceeds to S441. On the other hand, if the count value of the V determination winning number counter is not “0” in S430, it is confirmed whether or not the small hit release control timer set in S140 of FIG. 13 has timed out (timer value = 0). (S432).

  If the small hit release control timer has timed out in S432, the process proceeds to S441. On the other hand, when the small hit release control timer has not timed out in S432, the solenoid 22 is controlled corresponding to the time value of the small hit release control timer based on the small hit release mode set in S140 of FIG. Then, the movable portion 872 is moved to the open state, and processing for opening and closing the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is performed (S433).

  Next, in order to determine whether or not a V prize generated by a game ball entering from the V prize opening into the V prize area 870 which is open inside the V judgment prize winning device 87 is detected. It is determined whether or not the switch 87a is on (S434). When it is in the ON state in S434, it is when a V winning is detected, and a V winning flag that is set when a V winning is detected is set (S435). Then, a process for transmitting a V winning ball detection designation command is performed (S436). Thereby, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the V winning ball has been detected, and can recognize the V winning number. Next, by driving the solenoid, the open / close member is operated to change the V winning opening of the V winning area 870 from the open state to the closed state (S437), and the process proceeds to S439. As a result, when the first game ball that has entered the V determination winning device 87 wins V, the V winning opening in the V winning area 870 is closed, and then the game that has entered the V determination winning device 87. All the balls are guided to the winning ball area and detected by the V determination winning switch 15b.

  On the other hand, when it is not in the on state in S434, it is a time when no V winning is detected, and it is determined whether or not the V determination winning switch 15b is in the on state (S438). When it is in the on state in S438, the process proceeds to S439, and when it is not in the on state in S438, the process is terminated.

  In S439, a down-count is performed to decrement the count value of the V determination winning number counter set to “10” by S413 in FIG. 15 (S439), and a process for transmitting a V determination winning ball detection designation command is performed. (S440). Thereby, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the V winning ball that has entered the determination winning device 87 has been detected after the V winning ball has been detected, and enters the determination winning device 87. It becomes possible to recognize the number of played game balls.

Next, it is determined whether or not the V winning flag that is set when the V winning is detected (S437). If the V winning flag is set, the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the V winning flag is not set, the V winning flag is set in response to the detection of the V winning determined in S434 (S438), and processing for transmitting the V winning designation command is performed (S436). The process is terminated. Thereby, the microcomputer 100 for production control can recognize that the V winning is detected. In the small hit gaming state, a plurality of gaming balls can enter the V winning area 870 inside the V determination winning device 87, so when the first V winning ball in the small hit gaming state is detected, the process proceeds to S438. Since the V winning flag is set, control is performed so that S438 and S439 are not executed repeatedly even if the second and subsequent V winning balls are detected.

  When the count value of the V determination winning number counter is “0” in S431, it means that the condition for ending the small hits is satisfied because the V winning number for the small hits has reached the upper limit value, When the small hit release control timer times out in S432, the small hit release end condition is satisfied because the small hit release control ends. At these times, the CPU 56 controls the solenoid 22 to operate the movable portion 872 in the closed state, and closes the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 (S441). When the count value of the V determination prize winning number counter becomes “0”, even if the V determination winning prize winning device 87 corresponding to the small hit release mode is being opened, the count value of the V determination winning number counter is determined. The V determination winning device 87 is forcibly closed. When the small hit release control timer times out, the V determination winning device 87 is closed in accordance with the end of the small hit release control in the small hit release mode.

  Next, data corresponding to a specific period which is the V winning effective period after the V determination winning device 87 is closed is set in the V winning effective period timer (S442), and the value of the special symbol process flag is set to the small hit end processing ( The value is updated to a value corresponding to S310) (S443), and the process is terminated. Thereby, the time measurement of the specific period which is the V winning effective period after the V determination winning apparatus 87 is closed is started. In addition, since the specific period which is the V winning effective period is set in this way, even when the game ball passes through the V winning area with a time lag after the normal passing time, Can be detected. In addition, since a specific period is set, even if there is a person who tries to illegally win the V winning area, only the period is detected, so that it is possible to prevent fraud.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the small hit end process (S310) in the special symbol process. In the processing after the end of the small hit, the CPU 56 updates the V winning effective period timer by -1 (S441), and checks whether the V winning effective period timer has timed out (timer value = 0) (S442).

  If the V prize valid period timer has not timed out in S442, it is determined whether or not the V prize flag set in S434 or S445 when the V prize has already been detected is set (S443). If the V winning flag is set, the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the V winning flag is not set, the V winning switch 87a is used to determine whether or not the V winning generated by the game ball entering the V winning area 870 is detected during the V winning effective period. It is determined whether or not is on (S444). If it is not in the ON state in S444, the process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is in the ON state in S444, it is a time when the V winning is detected during the V winning effective period, and the V winning flag indicating that the V winning is detected is set (S445). Then, a process for transmitting the V winning designation command is performed (S446), and the process is terminated. Thereby, the microcomputer 100 for production control can recognize that the V prize has occurred.

  If the V prize valid period timer has timed out in S442, a process for transmitting a small hit end designation command is performed (S447). Thereby, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the small hit has ended. Next, by changing the state of the solenoid 23, the opening / closing member is opened to control the V winning area 870 (V winning opening) to be returned to the open state (S447A). Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the V winning flag is set (S448). If the V winning flag is set in S448, it is determined to be a big hit, and the big hit flag is set (S449).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, as described above, in the small hit game state, if the player hits the right according to the right-handed promotion notification described later, the game ball enters the V determination prize winning device 87 with a probability of approximately 100%. Based on the fact that a game ball that has entered the V determination prize-winning device 87 always makes a V prize in the V prize area 870, so that the V prize flag is set with a probability of almost 100% (S435 in FIG. 16). In S449, the big hit flag is set, and the big hit gaming state is controlled.

  Next, in response to the fact that the data indicating the big hit type via the small hit stored in the big hit temporary type buffer in S81 is determined to be a normal big hit by the occurrence of the V prize, the CPU 56 stores the data in the big hit type buffer. Is formally stored (S450). Then, the short time flag (the first short time flag and the second short time flag set in the big hit end process in FIG. 14) that has been set at that time is once reset (S451).

  Next, the CPU 56 transmits a jackpot start 3 designation command, a jackpot start 4 designation command, or a jackpot start 5 designation command according to the jackpot type corresponding to the data stored in S450 (S452). Thereby, the microcomputer 100 for production control can recognize that the big hit gaming state starts. Next, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying that the jackpot has occurred, for example, in the effect display device 9) is set in the jackpot control timer (S453).

  Further, referring to the big hit release pattern data stored in the ROM 54, the number of releases (for example, 15 times, 8 times, or 4 times), the open time (for example, 29 seconds), and the interval according to the type of the big hit Open pattern data indicating an open mode such as a time (a big winning opening closing time between rounds) is set in a predetermined storage area formed in the RAM 55 (S454). Among such data, the data on the number of releases is set in the release number counter for counting the number of releases in S456. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-winning hole opening pre-processing (S305) (S455), and the process is terminated. As a result, when a V winning is generated in the small hit gaming state, the game shifts to the big hit gaming state.

  If the V winning flag is not set in S448, the big hit gaming state does not occur, so the data indicating the big hit type via the small hit stored in the big hit temporary type buffer in S81 is deleted (S456), and the special symbol process flag is set. The value is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S460), and the process ends. As a result, when no V winning is generated in the small hit gaming state, the big hit gaming state is not entered.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 101 of the effect control microcomputer 100.

  The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process when the power is turned on. In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) (S701). ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: S704). For example, in command analysis processing, when a variation pattern command is received, the command data is stored in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM 103. In the command analysis process, when a display result designation command is received, the command data is stored in a display result designation command storage area formed in the RAM 103. In addition, when various effect control commands are received, a flag indicating that the command has been received is set. Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, in order to perform various effects such as effects corresponding to the change display of the special symbol on the effect display device 9 according to the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, Effect control is executed by selecting a process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag).

  Next, a random number update process is executed to update the count value of the counter for generating various random numbers such as random numbers for determining the selection of various effects (S706). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702.

  In the effect control microcomputer 100, when the variation pattern command is received, the variation display of the effect symbol is started, and when the variation display time specified by the variation pattern command has elapsed, or the symbol confirmation designation command is received. When it is done, the change display of the effect design is stopped. By executing such effect control main processing, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the like according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received. By controlling the production device such as the speaker 27, various production controls according to the gaming state are performed.

  In the production control microcomputer 100, when the variation pattern command is received, the variation display of the production symbol is started, and when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the variation display of the production symbol is stopped. Also good. The variation pattern command is a command including data that can specify information necessary for designating a variation display mode such as a variation time length and a variation display result. The fluctuation display is controlled so as to be executed at a fluctuation time corresponding to each fluctuation pattern command. In addition, the stop symbol when performing the effect control for variably displaying the effect symbol is determined on the basis of determining whether it is off or a big hit based on the display result designation command.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the processes of S500 and S501, and then performs any one of S800 to S810 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and an effect corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation pattern of the second special symbol is executed, but is synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol. The control related to the effect and the control related to the effect synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol are executed in one effect control process. In the effect control process, an effect corresponding to (synchronized with) the normal symbol variation display is also executed in a manner that can be displayed in parallel with the special symbol variation display.

Hit-ball promotion effect processing (S500): Based on various effect control commands received from the game control microcomputer 560, the game state is confirmed, and a hit-ball promotion effect corresponding to the game state is executed. The hitting ball promotion effect is an effect of providing notification for promoting the driving of the game ball into at least one of the first route (left-handed route) and the second route (right-handed route) in the game area 7. Specifically, the hitting ball promotion effect includes a right hitting promotion notification effect for notifying that the game ball is shot into the second route (right hitting route). You may make it include the notification production | presentation and the production | presentation of the left stroke promotion notification which performs the notification which accelerates | stimulates the driving | running | working of the game ball to the 1st path | route (left-handed path | route).

  For example, in the specific display area of the effect display device, the right-handed promotion notification continuously displays a character image that suggests and accelerates right-handed, such as “right-handed”, together with a right-pointing arrow image. It is done by doing.

  In this embodiment, left-handed hitting is basically used as a game ball shot, and the second path (rightward is determined based on a state in which right-handed promotion notification is executed without executing left-handed promotion notification as a hitting ball promotion effect. The game ball is struck into the first route (left-handed route) based on the state where the right-handed promotion notification is not executed. An example of effect control that promotes striking will be described.

  In addition, as a hitting ball promotion effect, effect control which uses both the left stroke promotion notification and the right stroke promotion notification may be performed according to the gaming state. Further, as the hitting ball promotion effect, effect control may be performed in which both the left-handed promotion notification and the right-handed promotion notification are used according to the gaming state.

  Pre-reading process (S501): This is a process for storing the reserved storage information (holding information) corresponding to the reserved storage information of the game control microcomputer 560 and making the reserved storage information usable for the pre-reading effect. The pre-reading effect refers to the contents of the special symbol variable display based on the hold information by pre-reading the hold memory information before the turn of the special symbol change display (symbol change) based on the hold information is reached. This is a production technique such as making a prior notice in advance of how the special symbols will change in the future. For example, when the stored storage information indicates a small hit or a symbol big hit, a notice effect called a hold continuous notification effect can be executed as a pre-read effect. Hereinafter, the hold storage information that is the target of the pre-reading effect is referred to as “target hold storage information”. Further, the hold display based on the hold information as the target of the pre-reading effect is referred to as “target hold display”.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the variation pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect display start process (S801).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (S801): Control is performed so that a variation effect, which is an effect corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol, is started. In response to the received variation pattern command, a variation production effect pattern is selected, and the production time timer that measures the production time to be executed is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the changing-during effect process (S802).

  Production symbol variation processing (S802): Controls the switching timing of each state constituting the production pattern, and monitors whether or not the production time counted by the production time timer has ended. Then, based on the fact that the production time has ended or that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received, the value of the production control process flag corresponds to the production-time production stop process (S803) in order to terminate the production at the time of fluctuation. Update to value.

Effect symbol variation stop processing (S803): Control is performed to stop the effect at the time of variation and display the effect result corresponding to the variation display result (stop symbol) of the special symbol. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is set to the jackpot display process (S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S80).
Update to a value corresponding to 0).

  Big hit display process (S804): When a big hit (first big hit or second big hit) occurs, control for performing a fanfare effect as an effect such as a big hit display for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the big hit Perform display control. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (S805).

  In-round processing (S805): Display control during the big hit round is performed. If the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end process (S807).

  Post-round processing (S806): Display control between big hit rounds. If the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (S805).

  Big hit end effect processing (S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  Small hit display processing (S808): When a small hit occurs, a fanfare effect as an effect such as a small hit display for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of a small hit is performed for a predetermined time (for example, one second). Display control such as control is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit opening process (S809).

  Small hit opening process (S809): Various small effects are controlled while the V determination winning device 87 is open. When the V determination winning device 87 is closed, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect process (S810).

  Small hit end effect processing (S810): In the effect display device 9, effect control for notifying the player that the small hit gaming state has ended is performed. In the small hit gaming state, when a V winning of the game ball is detected by the V winning switch 87a and it is determined that a V winning has occurred, V winning effect control for notifying that a V winning has occurred is performed. When a V win occurs in the small hit gaming state, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (S804) in order to shift to the big hit gaming state. On the other hand, when the V winning is not generated in the small hit gaming state, since the transition to the big hit gaming state is not made, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

[Explanation regarding feature 283F]
Next, the feature portion 283F will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 described above is controlled to the time-short state after the big hit gaming state is completed. In this short state, in the case of the variable display of the second special symbol corresponding to the start winning at the second starting port, the player is more than the variable display of the first special symbol corresponding to the starting winning at the first starting port. The win is advantageous to the user. Specifically, a small win is determined with a high probability for a start winning at the second starting port as compared to a start winning at the first starting port, and a V win with a high probability at the small hit. Since it is configured, big hits via small hits are likely to occur. However, since the time-short state ends when a predetermined number of fluctuation displays are executed, the memory for storing the second special symbol corresponding to the winning at the second starting port is stored as much as possible during the time-short state. Otherwise, it will be disadvantageous to the player. The feature part 283F applicable to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above includes the following first to third features.

  The first feature is that the first mode and the player's mode than the first mode are promoted notifications that promptly store the stored information of the second special symbol up to a predetermined upper limit number while being controlled in the short-time state. The promotion notification can be executed in any of the second mode with a low recognition degree, and when the promotion notification is executed in the second mode after the first mode, the number of stored stored information is predetermined. When the upper limit number is not reached, the promotion notification is executed again in the first mode.

  The second feature is that a first display in which an effective period display indicating an effective period in which a player can execute a predetermined operation can be executed, and the aspect changes according to the remaining period of the effective period; The second display, which is different from the first display and whose form changes according to the remaining period of the effective period, can be executed as the effective period display, and the remaining period after the execution of the effective period display is started. The first display is executed as the effective period display until the predetermined period is reached, while the second display is added to the first display after the remaining period becomes the predetermined period after the execution of the effective period display is started. Is executed as the effective period display.

  The third feature is that a game information notification effect is provided for notifying information related to a game until all variable displays corresponding to the reserved storage information of the second special symbol are executed while being controlled in the short-time state. Stored when the display result of the variable display corresponding to the last stored storage information stored until the predetermined number of variable displays is executed is neither the first specific display result nor the second specific display result. When the number of pending storage information reaches the predetermined upper limit number, the game information notification effect is executed before displaying the variable display display result corresponding to the predetermined upper limit number of the stored storage information. On the other hand, when the number of stored pending storage information has not reached the predetermined upper limit number, after the display result of the variable display corresponding to the last held storage information when the predetermined upper limit number has not been reached, Game information notification It is to run the out.

  FIG. 20A is a flowchart illustrating the flow of the processing related to time reduction and production. Referring to FIG. 20A, the short / medium effect related process is executed in the effect symbol changing process of step S802 of the effect control process shown in FIG. First, the effect control CPU 101 of the effect control microcomputer 100 of the effect control board 80 determines whether or not the time-short state is in effect by determining whether or not the time-short flag is set (step 283FS111). . When determining that it is not in the time-short state (NO in step 283FS111), the effect control CPU 101 returns the process to be executed to the caller of the time-short effect related process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the time-short state is in effect (YES in step 283FS111), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a predetermined first period immediately after the start of the time-short state (step 283FS112). The first period may be immediately after the first variable display in the short-time state starts. For example, the first period is a period from 1 second to 5 seconds after the variable display starts.

  When it is determined that it is the first period immediately after the start of the short-time state (YES in step 283FS112), the effect control CPU 101 prompts the storage of the second special symbol hold memory to the upper limit (FIG. 20 described later). -2 (B) or the like, the “target” image + time bar image) is displayed on the entire effect display device 9 (the whole means larger than the other images at the center of the screen). (Step 283FS113).

If it is determined that it is not the first period immediately after the start of the time-short state (NO in step 283FS112), and after step 283FS113, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a predetermined second period during the final change in the time-short state. This is broken (step 283FS114). The second period only needs to be during the last change in the short-time state, and is, for example, a period from 10 seconds to 7 seconds before the change display ends.

  When it is determined that it is the second period during the final change in the short-time state (YES in step 283FS114), the effect control CPU 101 prompts to store the reserved memory of the second special symbol up to the upper limit (described later). The “target” image + time bar image + countdown image) indicated by 20-2 (D) or the like is displayed on the entire effect display device 9 (larger than the other images at the center of the screen) (step 283FS113).

  When it is determined that it is not the second period during the final change in the short-time state (NO in step 283FS114), and after step 283FS115, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether it is another period in the short-time state. (Step 283FS116).

  When it is determined that it is the other period (YES in step 283FS116), as shown in FIG. 20-2 (C) and the like to be described later, the promotion image is displayed small on the lower right of the screen of the effect display device 9 (step 283FS117). ). In addition, when the display result of the variable display of effect symbols is displayed, a promotion image is displayed behind the display result.

  When it is determined that the period is not any other period (NO in step 283FS116), and after step 283FS117, the CPU 101 for effect control determines whether or not the number of reserved memories of the second special symbol has reached the upper limit value. Judgment is made (step 283FS121).

  When it is determined that the number of the second special symbols on-hold storage has reached the upper limit (YES in step 283FS121), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a period after the second period described above. (Step 283FS122).

  When it is determined that it is not the period after the second period (NO in step 283FS122), the effect control CPU 101 replaces the display of the promotion image as shown in FIG. Hold upper limit achievement notification for notifying that the upper limit has been reached (display of the hold upper limit achievement image 283F100 shown in FIG. 20-6 (B) described later, and output of a sound indicating that the number of hold storage has reached the upper limit) ) Is executed (step 283FS123).

  If it is determined that the number of reserved memories of the second special symbol has not reached the upper limit (NO in step 283FS121), if it is determined that it is a period after the second period (YES in step 283FS122), and step After 283FS123, the production control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a predetermined third period during the final change after the above-described short-term holding upper limit is achieved after the second period (step 283FS131). The third period may be a period after the second period during the last change in the short-time state, for example, a period from 5 seconds to 2 seconds before the change display ends.

  If it is determined that it is the third period during the final variation after the retention upper limit in the short-time state is reached (YES in step 283FS131), the effect control CPU 101 determines in advance that the display result of the variation display is an outlier display result. It is determined whether it has been performed (step 283FS132).

When it is determined that the variation display is preliminarily determined to be out of place (YES in step 283FS132), the effect control CPU 101, as shown in FIG. The result of the big hit gaming state that was continuously executed while the big hit gaming state was being continuously executed (so-called continuous change) (for example, the number of times that the big hit advantageous state was executed continuously (so-called And the number of game balls acquired by the player during that time) are displayed on the effect display device 9 (step 283F).
S133).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 sets a result notification flag indicating whether or not the result has been notified to an ON state indicating that the result has been notified (step 283FS134).

  If it is determined that it is not the third period during the final fluctuation after the retention upper limit in the short-time state is reached (NO in step 283FS131), if it is determined that the fluctuation display is not determined in advance (NO in step 283FS132), and After step 283FS134, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a predetermined fourth period after the display result of the effect symbol of the final variation in the short-time state and after the display result is determined (step 283FS135). .

  If it is determined that it is the fourth period before display after displaying the display result of the final variation effect symbol in the short time state (YES in step 283FS135), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether the result notification flag is on. It is determined whether or not (step 283FS136). If the result notification flag is on (YES in step 283FS136), that is, if it is determined that the result has been notified, the effect control CPU 101 turns the result notification flag off (step 283FS137).

  When it is determined that the result notification flag is not in the on state (NO in step 283FS136), as shown in FIG. 20-2 (F) described later, the big hit gaming state continues as normal information without entering the normal state. Result image of the big hit gaming state continuously executed (for example, the number of times of the continuous change) (for example, the number of times of the continuous change), and In the meantime, an image showing the number of game balls acquired by the player is displayed on the effect display device 9 (step 283FS138).

  When it is determined that it is not the fourth period before confirmation after displaying the display result of the final variation effect symbol in the short time state (NO in step 283FS135), after step 283FS137 and after step 283FS138, the effect control CPU 101 Then, the process to be executed is returned to the caller of the short / medium effect related process at this time.

  FIG. 20B is a first display screen diagram illustrating an example of screen transition during the time-saving state. FIG. 20C is a first timing chart illustrating an example of the transition of control during the time reduction state. Referring to FIG. 20-2 and FIG. 20-3, after the big hit, the time-short state is started, and when there is a start winning or holding memory of the second special symbol, the variation display of the second special symbol is started. As shown in FIGS. 20-2 (A) and 20-3, in the effect display device 9, the effect symbols corresponding to the second special symbol (effect symbols 91, 92, 93, small symbols 81, 82, 83). The change display of is started. An active display 283F94 corresponding to the variable display is displayed on the lower left of the screen of the effect display device 9.

  Then, as shown in step 283FS112 and step 283FS113 of FIG. 20-1 described above, the first period immediately after the start of the time-short state (for example, 1 second after the start of the variable display immediately after the start of the time-short state 5 seconds later) 20B (B) and FIG. 20-3 (circled number “1”), the promotion image 283F96A (“target” image + time bar image) is determined. ) Is displayed on the entire effect display device 9. Since the promotion image is an image that prompts the storage of the second special symbol storage to the upper limit, the arrow image included in the promotion image points in the direction of the second start winning opening 14.

Next, when it is determined that it is the other period during the time reduction state, as shown in Step 283FS116 and Step 283FS117 in FIG. 20-1 described above, FIG. 20-2 (C) and FIG. As shown by the attached numeral “2”), a promotion image 283F97A (“target” image + time bar image) obtained by reducing the promotion image 283F96A displayed immediately before is displayed on the lower right of the effect display device 9. Is done.

  Thereafter, as shown in Step 283FS114 and Step 283FS115 of FIG. 20-1 described above, in the second period (for example, a period from 10 seconds to 7 seconds before the end of the fluctuation display) during the final fluctuation in the short-time state. If it is determined that there is, a promotion image 283F96B (“target” image + time bar image + countdown image) is produced, as shown in FIGS. 20-2 (D) and 20-3 (circled number “3”). It is displayed on the entire display device 9. At this time, a relatively conspicuous effect (for example, an effect display for displaying a red background) may be executed on the effect display device 9 so as to make the player have a stronger sense of crisis.

  Next, when it is determined that it is the other period in the time-shortening state as shown in Step 283FS116 and Step 283FS117 of FIG. 20-1 described above, FIG. 20-2 (E) and FIG. As shown by the attached numeral “4”), a promotion image 283F97B (“target” image + time bar image + countdown image) obtained by reducing the promotion image 283F96B displayed immediately before is displayed on the right side of the effect display device 9. Displayed below. At this time, since the display result of the variable display of the effect symbols 91, 92, 93 is displayed, the promotion image 283F97B is displayed behind the display result.

  Finally, as shown in Steps 283FS135 to 283FS138 of FIG. 20-1 described above, it is the fourth period before finalization after displaying the display results of the effect symbols 91, 92, and 93 in the time-varying state of the final change. When it is determined and it is determined that the result notification flag is not in the ON state, as shown in the timing charts of the result images in FIGS. 20-2 (F) and 20-3, the display results of the effect symbols 91, 92, and 93 After the display, the result image 283F98 is displayed on the effect display device 9.

  FIG. 20-4 is a second display screen diagram illustrating an example of screen transition during the time-shortening state. FIG. 20-5 is a second timing chart illustrating an example of control transition during the time-shortening state. Referring to FIG. 20-4 and FIG. 20-5, after the above-mentioned FIG. 20-2 (C), when three reserved memories of the second special symbol are accumulated, as shown in FIG. 20-4 (A). In addition, three hold displays 283F95 are displayed.

  Then, when the variable display is completed, since the second special symbol is stored, a NEXT image 283F99 indicating that the next variable display is started is displayed as shown in FIG. 20-4 (B). At this time, since the display result of the variable display of the effect symbols 91, 92, 93 is displayed, the promotion image 283F97A is displayed behind the display result. The same screen display flow is repeated until there is one hold display 283F95 as shown in FIG. 20-4 (C).

  When the hold storage corresponding to the hold display 283F95 is digested, a screen similar to that shown in FIG. 20-2 (C) is displayed, and then, as shown in step 283FS114 and step 283FS115 of FIG. When it is determined that it is the second period (for example, the period from 10 seconds to 7 seconds before the end of the fluctuation display) during the final fluctuation in the short-time state, FIG. 20-2 (D) and FIG. Like the circled number “3”), as shown in FIG. 20-4 (D) and FIG. 20-5 (circled number “3”), the promotion image 283F96B (“target” image + time bar image + countdown image) ) Is displayed on the entire effect display device 9.

Next, when it is determined that it is the other period in the time-shortening state as shown in Step 283FS116 and Step 283FS117 of FIG. 20-1 described above, FIG. 20-2 (E) and FIG. 20-4 (E) and FIG. 20-5 (like the numeral “4”).
As indicated by a circled number “4”), a promotion image 283F97B (“target” image + time bar image + countdown image) obtained by reducing the promotion image 283F96B displayed immediately before is displayed on the effect display device 9. Displayed in the lower right. At this time, since the display result of the variable display of the effect symbols 91, 92, 93 is displayed, the promotion image 283F97B is displayed behind the display result.

  Finally, as shown in Steps 283FS135 to 283FS138 of FIG. 20-1 described above, it is the fourth period before finalization after displaying the display results of the effect symbols 91, 92, and 93 in the time-varying state of the final change. If it is determined and the result notification flag is determined not to be in the ON state, as in the timing chart of the result image in FIGS. 20-2 (F) and 20-3, FIGS. 20-4 (F) and 20-5 are used. As shown in the timing chart of the result image, the result image 283F98 is displayed on the effect display device 9 after the display results of the effect symbols 91, 92, and 93 are displayed.

  FIG. 20-6 is a third display screen diagram illustrating screen transition during the time-saving state. FIG. 20-7 is a third timing chart illustrating an example of control transition during the time-shortening state. Referring to FIG. 20-6 and FIG. 20-7, after the above-mentioned FIG. 20-2 (C), when four second special symbols are stored, as shown in FIG. 20-4 (A). In addition, four hold displays 283F95 are displayed.

  Then, as shown in Steps 283FS121 to 283FS123 of FIG. 20-1, it is determined that the number of reserved memories of the second special symbol has reached the upper limit value, and it is determined that it is not after the second period during the final change in the short-time state In this case, as shown in FIG. 20-6 (B), instead of the promotion image, the reservation upper limit achievement image 283F100 (an image displaying the characters “hold reservation upper limit!”) Is displayed on the entire effect display device 9. Is displayed. Thereafter, since the upper limit of the reserved storage of the second special symbol during the time-shortening state has been reached, the promotion image is not displayed.

  When the variable display is completed, the second special symbol is stored on hold, so that the next variable display is started as shown in FIG. 20-6 (C) as in FIG. 20-4 (B). NEXT image 283F99 indicating that this is displayed. A similar screen display flow is repeated until there is one hold display 283F95.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 20-6 (D) and 20-7, the last variation display after the achievement of the holding upper limit during the time reduction state is started. As shown in step 283FS131 to step 283FS133 in FIG. 20-1, it is determined that it is the third period during the variable display (for example, the period from 5 seconds to 2 seconds before the last variable display ends). 20-2 (F), as shown in the timing charts of the result images in FIGS. 20-6 (E) and 20-7, before displaying the display results of the production symbols 91, 92, 93. The result image 283F98 is displayed on the effect display device 9.

  After display of the result image 283F98, as shown in FIGS. 20-6 (F) and 20-7, the display results of the effect symbols 91, 92, 93 and the small symbols 81, 82, 83 are displayed on the effect display device 9. The

[Modification of Feature 283F]
(1) In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIGS. 20-2 (B) and 20-2 (D), when displaying the promotion images 283F96A, 283F96B on the entire screen, Display is given priority over 92 and 93. In such a case, a highly anticipated effect (for example, a notice effect such as full-reach reach or premier reach) that provides an advantageous state advantageous to the player during the variable display is displayed in the promotion images 283F96A, 283F9.
You may make it display with priority over 6B.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in step 283FS122 of FIG. 20-1, the execution of the holding upper limit achievement notification is prohibited when it is after the second period during the short-term final fluctuation. I made it. However, if the execution of the hold upper limit achievement notification is limited, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the hold upper limit achievement display may be executed at the end of the screen, or the hold upper limit achievement notification may be executed on the display. Instead, it may be executed only by voice.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the first display whose mode changes according to the remaining period of the effective period (for example, the promotion image 283F96A in FIG. 20-2 (B) and FIG. 20-2 (C)). The time bar display indicated by the promotion image 283F97A) is different from the first display, and the second display in which the aspect changes according to the remaining period of the effective period (for example, the promotion of FIG. 20-2 (D)) Image 283F96B and the countdown display in seconds shown by the promotion image 283F97B in FIG. 20-2 (E)) can be executed as display of the promotion image, and the remaining period is a predetermined period after the execution of the effective period display is started. Until it becomes, the first display is executed as the display of the promotion image (for example, step 283FS113 and step 283FS117 in FIG. 20-1). After the start of execution, the remaining period becomes a predetermined period, and in addition to the first display, the second display is executed as the display of the promotion image (for example, step 283FS115 and step 283FS117 in FIG. 20-1). did.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 20-2 (D), the countdown display is executed while being superimposed on the time bar display. However, as long as the second display is executed in an area corresponding to the area corresponding to the area where the first display is executed, the present invention is not limited to this. The display may be executed.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 20-2 (B) and 20-2 (D), the variable display of the effect symbols 91, 92, 93 is not displayed, and the promotion image 283F96A is displayed. , 283F96B is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display is not limited to this if the display of the promotion images 283F96A and 283F96B is prioritized. May be displayed on the front side.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20-4, the NEXT image is displayed at the end of each variation display in the variation display before the variation display for displaying the result image 283F98 in the time reduction state. 283F99 is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the NEXT image 283F99 may be displayed only in the first variation display in the time reduction state and when there is the next variation display in the time reduction state. In addition, the NEXT image 283F99 may be displayed only when the reserved storage of the second special symbol reaches the upper limit in the time-saving state.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, after the display result of the effect symbol is displayed and until the display result is determined when the number of the second special symbol holding memory does not reach the upper limit during the time reduction state. In the fourth period, the result image is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game control microcomputer 560 is started when the last variable display in the time-short state is started in a state where the number of the reserved storage of the second special symbol has not reached the upper limit during the time-short state. However, after the display of the display result of the effect design in the change display based on the change pattern, the effect control microcomputer 100 displays the change pattern of the long change time by the time for displaying the result image. You may make it display a result image in the period until a display result is decided.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, the first “aim” image is displayed on the entire screen as shown by step 283FS113 and step 283FS115 in FIG. 20A and the promotion images 283F96A and 283F96B in FIG. The promotion effect can be executed in the mode and the second mode in which the “target” image is displayed on the screen edge as shown by the step 283FS117 in FIG. 20-1 and the promotion images 283F97A and 283F97B in FIG. 20-2. It was decided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is only necessary that the second mode has a lower player recognition level than the first mode. For example, the second mode may be a mode smaller than the first mode, may be a mode with low saturation and lightness, or may be a mode with a low blinking speed. The first mode may be a mode that uses sound or lamps in addition to the display, while the second mode may be a mode that does not use voice or lamps in addition to display.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20-2 (B), when the time bar display is executed, the time bar display is performed as shown in FIG. 20-2 (D). In addition, a countdown display was added and executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and if at least one effect element that can increase the player's recognition level (that is, the degree of promotion to the player) is added, another effect element is added. May be. For example, in addition to the effect by display, the effect by at least one of a sound and a lamp may be added.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, the player operates a predetermined operation (a game ball is operated by operating the hitting operation handle 5 for causing the second start winning opening 14 to win in order to increase the reserved memory of the second special symbol). 20), an effective period display (FIG. 20-2, FIG. 20-) showing an effective period during which the variable winning ball device 15 of the second start winning port 14 is frequently opened. 4, the display of the promotion images 283F96A, 283F96B, 283F97A, 283F97B) shown in FIG.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an effective period display (for example, FIG. 20-) showing an effective period (for example, an operation effective period) in which a player can execute a predetermined operation (for example, a push operation of the push button 120). 2, the display of the time bar image and the image such as the countdown image of the promotion images 283F96A, 283F96B, 283F97A, and 283F97B shown in FIGS. 20-4 and 20-6 may be executable.

  (10) As such an effective period display, a first display whose mode changes according to the remaining period of the effective period (for example, the promotion image 283F96A in FIG. 20-2 (B) and FIG. 20-2 (C)). The time bar display indicated by the promotion image 283F97A) is different from the first display, and the second display in which the aspect changes according to the remaining period of the effective period (for example, the promotion of FIG. 20-2 (D)) It is assumed that the image 283F96B and the countdown display in seconds indicated by the promotion image 283F97B in FIG. 20-2 (E) can be executed.

  However, the first display and the second display are not limited to the time bar display and the countdown display, and may be other combinations. For example, the first display and the second display may be reversed. Good. Further, the first display and the second display may be other displays as long as one of the modes changes according to the remaining period of the effective period. There may be a display such as an hourglass.

(11) In the embodiment described above, the result information as shown in FIG. 20-2 (F) or the like is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and until all variable displays corresponding to the reserved storage information of the second special symbol are executed while being controlled in the short-time state (so-called consecutive hits in the big hit gaming state) As long as it is information related to the game, other information may be used. For example, it may be only the number of consecutive channels, only the number of balls, or the number of prize balls. Information combining these appropriately may be used.

[Description of invention relating to feature 283F]
(1) As described above, the feature portion 283F includes the following first invention relating to the first feature of the feature portion 283F described above. Conventionally, after the big hit gaming state has ended, the specific period is controlled to a gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state, and if the big hit is again within the predetermined number of variable display executions, a more advantageous game There is a gaming machine that can be controlled so as to shift to a state (for example, see JP 2013-94242 A).

  In a gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal gaming state, such as when the variable display time is shortened compared to the normal gaming state, There has been a gaming machine that executes a notification that prompts the user to store the reserved memory information of two special symbols (see, for example, JP 2011-41760 A).

  However, according to the gaming machines of JP2013-94242A and JP2011-41760A, nothing is executed even if the reserved memory information is not stored, so that it is originally obtained by storing the reserved memory information. There was a risk that the player could not receive the benefits that could be made, and suffered a disadvantage. In order to solve such a problem, the first invention of 283F is configured as follows.

(1-1) First variable display means (for example, first special symbol display 8a) for performing first variable display (for example, variable display of the first special symbol) and second variable display (for example, second special symbol) Second variable display means (for example, second special symbol display 8b) for performing variable display of symbols and a specific area (for example, V winning area 870) into which a game medium (for example, game ball) can enter Variable winning means (for example, a V determination winning device 87) that can be controlled so that a game medium can enter in a predetermined state (for example, a small hit gaming state), and at least a display result of the first variable display means Can be controlled to a first advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state with a special symbol) when the first specific display result (for example, the big hit display result) is obtained. When the display result on the two variable display means becomes the second specific display result (for example, the small hit display result), the predetermined state is controlled, which is advantageous for the player based on the fact that the game medium has entered the specific area. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to a second advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state via a small hit),
On-hold storage means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560, capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four) as information on the second variable display by the second variable display means as on-hold storage information (for example, on-hold storage). RAM 55, second reserved storage buffer),
Based on the completion of the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state, control is performed for a predetermined number of times (for example, the number of times of variable display in the short-time state), so that the second variable display is more easily executed than in the normal state. Possible time-shortening control means (for example, the game control microcomputer 560, steps S163 to S170 in FIG. 14),
Promotion notification for urging the storage device to store the stored memory information up to the predetermined upper limit number while being controlled to the time-saving state by the time-control device (for example, FIG. 20-2, FIG. 20-4, FIG. Promotion notification means (for example, the production control microcomputer 100) for executing the promotion images 283F96A, 283F96B, 283F97A, 283F97B) for prompting the player to win the second start winning opening 15 indicated by 20-6,
The promotion notification means includes
A first mode (for example, a mode in which an “aiming” image is displayed on the entire screen as shown by step 283FS113, step 283FS115 in FIG. 20-1, and accelerated images 283F96A and 283F96B in FIG. 20-2) and the first mode Second mode with a lower player recognition level (for example, a mode in which an “aiming” image is displayed at the edge of the screen, as shown by step 283FS117 in FIG. 20-1 and promotion images 283F97A and 283F97B in FIG. 20-2) And the promotion notification can be executed at any one of
When the promotion notification is executed in the second mode after the first mode, when the number of the stored storage information stored in the storage unit does not reach the predetermined upper limit number, The promotion notification is executed in the first mode (for example, as shown in step 283FS114, step 283FS115, and FIG. 20-2 (D) in FIG. 20-1, the promotion image 283F97B displayed on the entire screen is displayed again. To do).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a disadvantage caused by the player not storing the reserved storage information up to the predetermined upper limit number.

(1-2) In the gaming machine of (1-1) above,
When the promotion notification is executed again in the first mode, the promotion notification means adds and executes at least one effect element capable of increasing the player's recognition level (for example, FIG. 20). -2 (B), when the time bar display is executed, as shown in FIG. 20-2 (D), in addition to the time bar display, a countdown display is added and executed).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to more strongly encourage the player to store the reserved storage information up to a predetermined upper limit number.

(1-3) In the gaming machine of (1-1) or (1-2) above,
It further comprises variable display effect execution means (for example, an effect control microcomputer 100) capable of executing an effect during variable display (for example, variable display of effect symbols),
When the promotion notification is executed again in the first mode, the promotion notification unit executes the promotion notification in the first mode in preference to the variable display effect execution unit by the variable display effect execution unit. (For example, as shown in FIG. 20-2 (D), the variable display of the effect symbols 91, 92, 93 may not be displayed, and the promotion image 283F96B may be displayed, or the effect symbols 91, 92, 93 may be displayed. In this case, the accelerating image 283F96B may be displayed in front of the variable display.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to more strongly encourage the player to store the reserved storage information up to a predetermined upper limit number.

(1-4) In the gaming machine of (1-3) above,
When the display result of the variable display is displayed by the variable display effect executing means, the promotion notification means executes the promotion notification so as to give priority to display of the display result (for example, FIG. 20-2 (E)). The promotion image 283F97B is displayed in the second mode as indicated by, etc. As shown in Fig. 20-2 (E) and the like, the effect symbols 91, 92, 93 are displayed in front of the promotion image 283F97B. ).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player easily recognize the display result of the variable display.

(1-5) In any of the above gaming machines (1-1) to (1-4),
After the promotion notification is executed by the promotion notification means, an achievement notification effect (for example, an effect of displaying “reserved storage upper limit achievement”) when the stored storage information is stored up to the predetermined upper limit number in the hold storage means. Is further provided with an achievement notification effect executing means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100, step 283FS283FS123 in FIG. 20-1),
The achievement notification effect executing means, when the promotion notification means is executing the promotion notification again in the first mode, when the hold storage information is stored in the hold storage means up to the predetermined upper limit number. Restricts the execution of the achievement notification effect (for example, as shown by step 283FS122 in FIG. 20-1, if it is after the second period, the hold upper limit achievement notification may not be executed at all, It may be executed at the end or may be executed only by voice).

  According to such a configuration, the achievement notification effect can be executed corresponding to the situation of other effects.

  (2) Also, as described above, the feature portion 283F includes the second invention described below relating to the second feature of the feature portion 283F described above. Conventionally, in a short time state in which the variable display time is shortened compared to the normal game state, when the variable winning ball device provided at the start winning opening is opened, the user is prompted to store the stored information of the second special symbol. There is a gaming machine that performs notification (see, for example, JP 2011-41760 A).

  As a notification in a game effect, there is one that displays an effective period of operation means such as a push button with a gauge (see, for example, JP-A-2015-112109). In addition, there is one that displays the effective period of the operation means in seconds (for example, see Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-183361).

  However, in the gaming machine based on JP2011-41760A, JP2015-112109A, and JP2008-183361A, one display is displayed when the player has not accumulated the stored storage information. However, even if it is promoted to store the stored memory information, it may be difficult for the player to recognize. In order to solve such a problem, the second invention of 283F is configured as follows.

(2-1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1),
A player's predetermined operation (e.g., push button 120 pressing operation, game ball firing operation by operating the hitting ball operating handle 5 for making the second start winning port 14 win in order to increase the holding memory of the second special symbol) ) Can be executed (for example, an operation effective period, an effective period display indicating a time-short state in which the variable winning ball device 15 of the second start winning opening 14 is frequently opened) (for example, FIG. 20). -2, effective period display means capable of executing the promotion images 283F96A, 283F96B, 283F97A, and 283F97B shown in FIGS. 20-4 and 20-6 (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100, the effect display device 9, FIG. 20-1 step 283FS113, step 283FS115, step 283FS117),
The effective period display means includes
First display in which the aspect changes according to the remaining period of the effective period (for example, a time bar display indicated by a promotion image 283F96A in FIG. 20-2 (B) and a promotion image 283F97A in FIG. 20-2 (C)) And the second display in which the aspect is different from the first display and the aspect changes according to the remaining period of the effective period (for example, the accelerated image 283F96B in FIG. 20-2 (D) and FIG. 20-2 ( E) countdown display in seconds indicated by the promotion image 283F97B) can be executed as the effective period display,
From the start of the execution of the effective period display until the remaining period reaches a predetermined period, the first display is executed as the effective period display (for example, step 283FS113, step 283FS117 in FIG. 20-1),
After the execution of the effective period display starts and the remaining period becomes the predetermined period, the second display is executed as the effective period display in addition to the first display (for example, FIG. 20-
1 step 283FS115, step 283FS117).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player more strongly recognize that the remaining period has decreased by the second display.

(2-2) In the gaming machine of (2-1) above,
The effective period display means executes the second display in an area corresponding to the area where the first display is executed (for example, superimposed on a time bar display as shown in FIG. 20-2 (D)). The countdown display may be executed, or the countdown display may be executed in an area near the top, bottom, left, and right of the time bar display).

  According to such a configuration, the player can recognize the second display without moving the player's line of sight, and the contents of the second display can be understood.

(2-3) In the gaming machine of (2-1) or (2-2) above,
It further comprises variable display effect execution means (for example, an effect control microcomputer 100) capable of executing an effect during variable display (for example, variable display of effect symbols),
The effective period display means, when executing the second display in addition to the first display, executes the effective period display in preference to the variable display effect by the variable display effect executing means (for example, As shown in FIG. 20-2 (D), the variable display of the effect symbols 91, 92, 93 may not be displayed, and the promotion image 283F96B may be displayed, or the effect symbols 91, 92, 93 may be changed. The promotion image 283F96B may be displayed in front of the display).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player recognize more strongly that the remaining period has decreased. That is, it is possible to make the player recognize that it is more advantageous for the player to increase the reserved memory than the variable display effect.

(2-4) In the gaming machine of (2-3) above,
When the display result of variable display is displayed by the variable display effect executing means, the effective period display means executes the effective period display so as to give priority to display of the display result (for example, FIG. 20-2 ( As shown in FIG. 20E, the promotion image 283F97B may be executed at the screen edge, or as shown in FIG. 20-2 (E), the promotion image 283F97B is displayed behind the effect symbols 91, 92, and 93. Or the promotion image 283F97B may not be displayed).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player easily recognize the display result of the variable display.

(2-5) In any of the gaming machines (2-1) to (2-4) above,
The gaming machine includes a first variable display means (for example, a first special symbol display 8a) for performing a first variable display (for example, a variable display of a first special symbol), and a second variable display (for example, a second special symbol). Second variable display means (for example, second special symbol display 8b) for performing variable display of symbols and a specific area (for example, V winning area 870) into which a game medium (for example, game ball) can enter Variable winning means (for example, a V determination winning device 87) that can be controlled so that a game medium can enter in a predetermined state (for example, a small hit gaming state), and the first variable display means and the second variable display means When the display result in any of the variable display means is the first specific display result (for example, the big hit display result), the first advantageous state advantageous for the player (for example, the big hit gaming state by a special symbol) And when the display result on the second variable display means becomes the second specific display result (for example, the small hit display result), the predetermined state is controlled, and the game medium enters the specific area. Based on the above, it is possible to control to a second advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state via a small hit) that is advantageous to the player,
On-hold storage means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560, capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four) as information on the second variable display by the second variable display means as on-hold storage information (for example, on-hold storage). RAM 55, second reserved storage buffer),
Based on the end of the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state, at least the second variable display is in a normal state for a predetermined number of variable display times (for example, the number of variable display times in a short time state) as the effective period. A time-saving control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560, steps S163 to S170 in FIG. 14) that can be controlled to a time-saving state that is easier to execute,
After the effective period display is executed by the effective period display means, when the reserved storage information is stored up to the predetermined upper limit number in the reserved storage means, an achievement notification effect (for example, shown in FIG. 20-6 (B)) Thus, the achievement notification effect executing means (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100, step 283FS123 in FIG. 20-1) for executing the “hold upper limit achievement notification that displays the hold upper limit achievement image” is displayed. Prepared,
The achievement notification effect executing means stores the hold storage information up to the predetermined upper limit number in the hold storage means when the second display is executed in addition to the first display by the effective period display means. In such a case, execution of the achievement notification effect is restricted (for example, as shown in step 283FS122 of FIG. 20-1, if the second period or later, the hold upper limit achievement notification may not be executed at all, It may be executed at the end of the screen, or may be executed only by voice).

  According to such a configuration, the achievement notification effect can be executed corresponding to the situation of other effects.

  (3) As described above, the feature portion 283F includes the following third invention related to the third feature of the feature portion 283F described above. Conventionally, a first variable display means for performing a first variable display, a second variable display means for performing a second variable display, and a specific area into which a game medium can enter are provided inside, and a game medium can enter in a predetermined state. Variable winning means that can be controlled in a state, and when a display result in either the first variable display means or the second variable display means becomes a first specific display result, Based on the fact that the game is controlled to the predetermined state when the display result on the second variable display means becomes the second specific display result, and the game medium has entered the specific area. In the gaming machine that can be controlled to the second advantageous state that is advantageous to the player, when the game result in the big hit gaming state is displayed when the consecutive hits in the big hit gaming state are finished, the last change display change is displayed. As a pattern, there is used to select a longer variation time fluctuation pattern for the game result display (e.g., see JP 2017-164640).

  However, in the gaming machine disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2017-164640, a long variation time variation pattern is selected for displaying the game result in a state where the second variable display hold storage information is not stored up to the predetermined upper limit number. After that, when the hold storage information is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number, the game result is not displayed in the change display, and the change pattern of the long change time for displaying the game result is displayed again in the last change display. Therefore, there is a possibility that the effects such as variable display are delayed, and the interest of the game is lowered. In order to solve such a problem, the third invention of 283F is configured as follows.

(3-1) First variable display means (for example, first special symbol display 8a) for performing first variable display (for example, variable display of the first special symbol) and second variable display (for example, second special symbol) Second variable display means (for example, second special symbol display 8b) for performing variable display of symbols and a specific area (for example, V winning area 870) into which a game medium (for example, game ball) can enter Variable winning means (for example, a V determination winning device 87) that can be controlled so that a game medium can enter in a predetermined state (for example, a small hit gaming state), and at least a display result of the first variable display means Can be controlled to a first advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state with a special symbol) when the first specific display result (for example, the big hit display result) is obtained. When the display result on the two variable display means becomes the second specific display result (for example, the small hit display result), the predetermined state is controlled, which is advantageous for the player based on the fact that the game medium has entered the specific area. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to a second advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state via a small hit),
On-hold storage means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560, capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four) as information on the second variable display by the second variable display means as on-hold storage information (for example, on-hold storage). RAM 55, second reserved storage buffer),
Based on the completion of the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state, the second variable display is more easily executed than the normal state for a predetermined number of times (for example, the number of variable displays in the short time state). Time control means (for example, a game control microcomputer 560, steps S163 to S170 in FIG. 14),
Information related to the game until all variable displays corresponding to the hold storage information stored in the hold storage means are executed while being controlled to the time saving state by the time reduction control means (for example, FIG. 20-2 (F), game information notification effect execution means for executing a game information notification effect for notifying the result image 283F98 shown in FIGS. 20-4 (F) and 20-6 (E) (for example, the effect control microcomputer 100). , Step 283FS133, step 283FS138) of FIG.
The game information notification effect executing means is
The display result of the variable display corresponding to the last hold storage information stored in the hold storage means until the predetermined number of variable displays is executed is either the first specific display result or the second specific display result. If not,
When the number of the hold storage information stored in the hold storage means has reached the predetermined upper limit number, before displaying the variable display result corresponding to the predetermined upper limit number of hold storage information. On the other hand, the game information notification effect is executed (for example, step 283FS138 in FIG. 20-1, FIG. 20-2 (F), FIG. 20-4 (F)),
When the number of the hold storage information stored in the hold storage means does not reach the predetermined upper limit number, the display result of the variable display corresponding to the last hold storage information when the predetermined upper limit number is not reached After being displayed, the game information notification effect is executed (for example, step 283FS133 in FIG. 20-1, FIG. 20-6 (E)).

  According to such a configuration, when the reserved storage information does not reach the predetermined upper limit number, there is still a possibility that the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, so the variable corresponding to the last reserved storage information. The game information notification effect is executed after the display result of the display is displayed. On the other hand, if the predetermined upper limit number is reached, the game information is displayed before the display result of the variable display corresponding to the predetermined upper limit number of stored storage information is displayed. Since the notification effect is executed, it is possible to prevent the effect from being extended. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game.

(3-2) In the gaming machine of (3-1) above,
If the game information notification effect is not executed by the game information notification effect execution means, a suggestion effect suggesting that the next variable display is started (for example, “NEXT” as shown in FIG. 20-4 (B)) Suggesting effect execution means for executing an effect of displaying an image) is further provided.

  According to such a configuration, the player can be made aware that the next variable display is started.

(3-3) In the gaming machine of (3-1) or (3-2) above,
The game information notification effect executing means has reached the game information notification effect to be executed before displaying the display result of variable display corresponding to the predetermined upper limit number of pieces of reserved storage information, and the predetermined upper limit number. The game information notification effect is executed in a different manner depending on the game information notification effect that is executed after the display result of the variable display corresponding to the last hold storage information when there is not (for example, FIG. 20- 2 (F), FIG. 20-4 (F), and FIG. 20-6 (E), a mode in which the voice and display are simpler than the game information notification effect in the third period, for example, a small voice or The game information notification effect of the fourth period is executed in the display mode, the plain mode, the brightness level, or the saturation level).

  According to such a structure, the game information alerting | reporting effect according to the condition can be performed.

[Other variations]
Next, other modifications, feature points, and the like are listed below.
(1) In the embodiment described above, a gaming machine that pays out game media to a player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described. However, the game media is enclosed and the game media is transferred to the player in response to the occurrence of a win. An enclosed game machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out to the player may be employed. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of game balls, which are examples of game media, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. Accordingly, the game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit in accordance with the launching operation of the game ball, and the game points are added to the storage unit in response to the winning. Although a gaming machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a prize has been described, the game media is enclosed, and game points (without paying out the game medium to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a prize ( You may employ | adopt the enclosure-type game machine which adds a score. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of game balls, which are examples of game media, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. Accordingly, the game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit in accordance with the launching operation of the game ball, and the game points are added to the storage unit in response to the winning.

  (2) In the present embodiment, “ratio (ratio, probability)” is exemplified, but “ratio (ratio, probability)” is not limited to this, and for example, a value in the range of 0% to 100% Of these, a value including 0%, a value including 100%, or a value not including 0% and 100% may be used.

  (3) The gaming state advantageous to the player is a state where the jackpot gaming state, the short-time state, the high base state, and the probability that the gaming state after the jackpot game is determined to be a jackpot as compared to the normal state Any gaming state may be used as long as the gaming state is more advantageous than the normal state for the player, such as a probability variation state.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 8a 1st special symbol display device, 8b 2nd special symbol display device, 9 presentation display device, 100 production control microcomputer, 560 game control microcomputer.

Claims (1)

The first variable display means for performing the first variable display, the second variable display means for performing the second variable display, and the specific area into which the game medium can enter are provided inside, so that the game medium can enter in a predetermined state. Controllable variable winning means, and at least when the display result of the first variable display means becomes the first specific display result, it is controllable to a first advantageous state advantageous to a player, and the first When the display result on the two variable display means becomes the second specific display result, it is controlled to the predetermined state and can be controlled to the second advantageous state advantageous to the player based on the fact that the game medium has entered the specific area A game machine
On-hold storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of information on the second variable display by the second variable display means as on-hold storage information;
Based on the completion of the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state, a time-shortening control means capable of controlling the second variable display to be in a time-shortening state more easily than the normal state for a predetermined number of times,
A game information notification effect for notifying information related to a game until all variable displays corresponding to the stored storage information stored in the storage device are executed while being controlled to the time-saving state by the time controller. A game information notification effect executing means for executing
The game information notification effect executing means is
The display result of the variable display corresponding to the last hold storage information stored in the hold storage means until the predetermined number of variable displays is executed is either the first specific display result or the second specific display result. If not,
When the number of the hold storage information stored in the hold storage means has reached the predetermined upper limit number, before displaying the variable display result corresponding to the predetermined upper limit number of hold storage information. In addition, while executing the game information notification effect,
When the number of the hold storage information stored in the hold storage means does not reach the predetermined upper limit number, the display result of the variable display corresponding to the last hold storage information when the predetermined upper limit number is not reached A gaming machine that executes the game information notification effect after being displayed.

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