JP2020036693A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine contributing improvement of game amusement through presentations.SOLUTION: A presentation control microcomputer 121 of a Pachinko game machine PY1 calculates a difference number by subtracting a value of a discharge counter from a value of a prize ball counter. Further, in a first specific state in which the difference number becomes -2501 or less, the microcomputer can make a performance rate of a specific SP ready-to-win with a specialized feeling higher than when the difference number is -2500 or more. Still further, in a second specific state in which the difference number becomes -7501 or less, the microcomputer can perform a presentation which displays an addiction warning image and which is not to be performed when the difference number is -7500 or more.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 38

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine and the like.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in pachinko gaming machines, various effects using effect means have been performed in order to improve the interest. For example, Patent Literature 1 described below describes a gaming machine capable of changing the sound quality of a notice sound as a game time elapses.

JP 2003-181027 A

  By the way, there is room for improvement in the effects that can be performed after the elapse of the game time in order to enhance the interest in the game.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that contributes to the enhancement of gaming interest through effects.

The gaming machine of the present invention
A game area where game balls can flow down,
Effect control means capable of performing an effect using the effect means,
A decrease index value calculation unit that calculates a decrease index value that indicates a decrease number of possessed balls accompanying the game based on the number of discharged game balls discharged to the outside of the game area flowing down the game area,
The effect control means,
When it is determined that the decrease number indicated by the decrease index value is equal to or greater than a predetermined first specific number, the first specific state is more easily executed than when the first specific state is not present. And the specific production of
When it is determined that the decrease number indicated by the decrease index value is equal to or greater than a predetermined second specific number, the second specific state is more easily executed than when it is not the second specific state. The gaming machine is characterized by being able to execute a specific effect of

  According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine that contributes to the enhancement of gaming interest through effects.

It is a front view of a game machine. It is a front view of a game board unit. It is a front view which shows a 2nd big winning device etc. in detail. It is a front view of a display. (A) is a front view of the effecting unit when the on-panel movable device and the under-panel movable device are in a standby state, and (B) is the effect of the effecting unit when the on-panel movable device and the under-panel movable device operate. It is a front view. It is a figure showing an internal structure near a recovery opening of a game board mounting frame. It is sectional drawing of the discharge path of a game board mounting frame. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration on a main control board side. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration on a sub control board side. (A) is a table showing general-purpose-related random numbers, and (B) is a table showing special-image-related random numbers. (A) is an example of a hit determination table, (B) is an example of a normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table, and (C) is an example of an auxiliary game control table. (A) is an example of a jackpot determination table, (B) is an example of a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (C) is an example of a reach determination table. It is an example of a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table. It is an example of a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table. It is an example of a look-ahead determination table. It is an example of a jackpot game control table. It is an explanatory view of a game state. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of the effect mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the normal fluctuation | variation of a special figure fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of N reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of SP reach of special figure fluctuation production. It is an explanatory view showing a specific example of a pending effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a movable body effect. It is an explanatory view showing an example of an operation effect. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a process at the time of power-on. 9 is a flowchart of a main timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a special operation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a special electric auditors product process. It is a flowchart of a power-off monitoring process. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of a reception interruption process. It is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a reception command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a difference number process. It is a figure showing an example of transition of the number of differences. It is a figure showing an example of an SP change selection table. It is a figure showing an example of an inset caution image.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the gaming machine of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In each of the drawings referred to, the same portions are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description of the same portions will be omitted in principle. In the present specification, for the sake of simplicity of description, a symbol or code that refers to information, a signal, a physical quantity, a member, or the like is written to omit a name of information, a signal, a physical quantity, a member, or the like corresponding to the symbol or code. May be abbreviated. In addition, in an arbitrary flowchart described later, a plurality of processes in an arbitrary plurality of steps can be arbitrarily changed in execution order or can be executed in parallel, as long as there is no inconsistency in the processing contents.

1. Structure of gaming machine A pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the first embodiment will be described. First, the structure of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, the left, right, up and down directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are the left, right, up and down directions (as viewed from the front) for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. In addition, “forward” is a direction approaching a player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 from the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and “backward” is a direction approaching the pachinko gaming machine PY1 from a player facing the pachinko gaming machine PY1. And

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a gaming machine frame 2. The game machine frame 2 includes a game board mounting frame 2A to which a game board unit YU described later is mounted, and a front frame 23m rotatably supported by the game board mounting frame 2A via a hinge 2B. The front frame 23m can be opened and closed with respect to the game board mounting frame 2A. A transparent plate 23t is attached to the front frame 23m. When the front frame 23m is closed, the game board 1 mounted on the game board mounting frame 2A faces the transparent plate 23t. Therefore, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is installed in a game arcade, a player in front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can visually recognize the gaming area 6 formed on the gaming board 1 through the transparent plate 23t. As the transparent plate 23t, a transparent glass plate, a transparent synthetic resin plate, or the like can be used. What is necessary is just to be able to visually recognize the gaming area 6 from the front of the pachinko gaming machine PY1.

  At the lower right of the front surface of the front frame 23m, there is provided a handle 72k that can be rotated to fire a game ball. The amount by which the handle 72k is operated (rotation angle) is associated with the magnitude (firing intensity) of the force (the amount by which the firing device 72 described later drives the firing solenoid) applied to the gaming ball to fire the game ball. Have been. Therefore, the game ball is fired at a firing strength corresponding to the turning operation of the handle 72k. At the lower center of the front surface of the front frame 23m, a lower decorative body 36 that protrudes greatly toward the front is provided. On the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36, an upper plate 34 for storing game balls supplied to the handle 72k is formed. In addition, a lower plate 35 for storing excess game balls that cannot be accommodated in the upper plate 34 is provided in the lower center of the front of the lower decorative body 36.

  A first input device (hereinafter, a “normal button”) 40 that can be pressed downward is provided on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36 in front of the upper plate 34. In addition, a second input device (hereinafter, “special button”) 41 that can be pressed down is provided on the right decorative body 32 formed to protrude forward from the right edge of the surface of the front frame 23m. . Further, on the upper surface of the lower decorative body 36, a select button 42 is provided at a location next to the normal button 40. The select button 42 is, for example, a cross key that allows selection in four directions (up, down, left, and right).

  Further, a speaker 52 capable of outputting sound is provided on the bottom surface of the upper decorative body 31 formed to protrude forward from the upper part of the surface of the front frame 23m. The speaker 52 includes a left speaker 52L arranged on the left side and a right speaker 52R arranged on the right side. A frame lamp 53 capable of emitting light is provided on the right edge of the front frame 23m and on the left and right sides of the front lower plate 35 of the lower decorative body 36. Further, a movable frame movable device 58 is attached to the upper side of the left edge and the right edge of the front frame 23m as an effect device for enhancing amusement of a game. The frame movable device 58 includes a left frame movable device 58L disposed on the left side and a right frame movable device 58R disposed on the right side.

  In addition, the position and the number of members and devices provided in the gaming machine frame 2 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

  Next, the game board unit YU will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. The game board unit YU has a game board 1 and an effect unit 1U attached to the back side of the game board 1. First, the game board 1 will be described. The game board 1 is made of a transparent synthetic resin plate. An opening 1A having a substantially circular shape in a front view is formed substantially in the center of the game board 1. Along the opening 1A, a substantially ring-shaped inner wall portion 1B for defining a game area 6 in which game balls can flow down is formed to protrude forward. A substantially ring-shaped outer wall 1C for defining the game area 6 is also formed outside the inner wall 1B so as to protrude forward.

  On the front surface of the game board 1, a game area 6 surrounded by an inner wall 1B, an outer wall 1C and the like is formed. That is, the front surface of the game board 1 is partitioned into the game area 6 and the other area by the inner wall 1B and the outer wall 1C.

  The game area 6 is an area where a game ball fired by operating the handle 72k can flow down, and is provided for playing a game with the pachinko game machine PY1. In the game area 6, a number of game nails (not shown) are protruded. The game nails enter the game area 6 and flow down the game area 6 to a game ball, and a first starting port 11, a second starting port 12, a general winning port 10, a gate 13, a first large winning port 14, In addition, a route for appropriately leading to the second special winning opening 15 or the like is configured. A starting port such as the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 is referred to as a ball entry port, and a large winning port such as the first winning port 14 or the second winning port 15 is referred to as a special winning port or a specific winning port. The gate 13 can be referred to as a passage port or a passage area.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 6, a center frame (center decoration body) 61 for decorating the periphery of the opening 1A is provided. The center frame 61 is provided with a stage capable of guiding game balls to a first starting port 11 described later, and a warp capable of guiding game balls to the stage.

  In the game area 6, a first starting winning device 11D in which a first starting port 11 into which a game ball can enter is formed, and a second starting prize device 11D for enabling or disabling a ball to enter the second starting port 12. And a start winning device (a so-called “electric chew”) 12D.

  The first start winning device 11D is immobile. Therefore, the first starting port 11 is constant (unchanged) without changing the ease of entering the game ball. The winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 is determined by a lottery of a first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 1") (acquisition and determination of a special figure 1-related random number described later: hereinafter, "special figure 1 lottery"). ) And the variable display shown in FIG. When the game balls enter the first starting port 11, a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  The electric tube 12D includes an operable electric tube opening and closing member 12k. The electric chew opening / closing member 12k is normally (in a normal state) in a closed position where game balls cannot enter the second starting port 12. Then, in the special state, the game ball moves to an open position where the game ball can enter the second starting port 12. In this manner, the movement of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k to the open position is also referred to as an “open state” of the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D. Ball entry is possible. On the other hand, that the electric tube opening / closing member 12k is in the closed position is also referred to as the “closed state” of the second starting port 12 or the electric tube 12D. The state in which the second starting port 12 or the electric chew 12D is in the “open state” is also referred to as “the electric chew 12D is opened”, and the state in which the electric chew 12D is in the “closed state” is “the electric chew 12D is closed”. Also called.

  The winning of the game ball in the second starting port 12 is determined by a lottery of a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 2”) (acquisition and determination of a special figure 2 related random number described later: hereinafter, “special figure 2 lottery”). And the variable display of Toku-zu 2 are triggered. When the game balls enter the second starting port 12, a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In the game area 6, a guidance stage 12g for guiding a game ball to the second starting port 12 is provided.

  The game area 6 is provided with a general winning opening (normal winning opening) 10 in which a game ball can enter. When the game balls enter the general winning opening 10, a predetermined number (three in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  The game area 6 is provided with a gate 13 through which game balls can pass. The passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is triggered by a lottery of a normal symbol (hereinafter, referred to as a “common figure”) (that is, acquisition and determination of a random number of a normal symbol: hereinafter, referred to as a “common figure lottery”) and a variable display of the common figure. Has become. The electric chew 12D is opened by executing the auxiliary game. That is, the auxiliary game is a game that involves opening the electric chew 12D.

  In the game area 6, a first big winning device 14D (hereinafter, also referred to as a "normal AT 14D") provided with a first big winning opening 14 in which a game ball can enter is provided. The first big winning device 14D includes a normal AT opening / closing member 14k that can be operated in an open state and a closed state. The first special winning opening 14 is opened and closed by the operation of the normal AT opening and closing member 14k. Normally, the AT opening / closing member 14k is normally in a closed state that closes the first special winning opening 14, and it is impossible for game balls to enter the first special winning opening 14. When the normal AT opening / closing member 14k operates in the open state, it becomes possible for the game ball to enter the first big winning opening 14. As described above, the game ball can enter the first big winning opening 14 only when the normal AT opening / closing member 14k is in the open state. When a game ball wins in the first big winning opening 14, a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

  Further, in the game area 6, a second big winning device 15D (hereinafter, also referred to as "VAT15D") provided with a second big winning opening 15 in which a game ball can enter is provided. The second big winning device 15D includes an operable VAT opening / closing member 15k. The VAT opening / closing member 15k normally closes the second special winning opening 15. The VAT opening / closing member 15k can be in an open state. Only when the VAT opening / closing member 15k is in the open state, the game ball can enter the second big winning opening 15. On the other hand, the state in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k blocks the second special winning opening 15 is also referred to as a “closed state”. Thus, the second big winning opening 15 is opened and closed by the operation of the VAT opening and closing member 15k. When a game ball wins in the second special winning opening 15, a predetermined number (15 in this embodiment) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

  Here, the second big winning device 15D will be described in detail with reference to FIG. Inside the second big winning device 15D, there is provided a gate-shaped second big winning port sensor 15a capable of detecting a game ball entering the second big winning opening 15 and passing the game ball downward. Have been.

  A specific area 16 and a non-specific area 17 through which a game ball can pass (enter) are provided in a downstream area of the second special winning opening sensor 15a. The game balls that have passed through the second special winning opening sensor 15a are sorted to the specific area 16 or the non-specific area 17 by the distribution device 16D. The distribution device 16D includes a distribution member 16k formed of a substantially rectangular flat plate, and a distribution solenoid 16s that drives the distribution member 16k. The distribution member 16k is configured to be slidable left and right by driving the distribution solenoid 16s.

  When the distribution solenoid 16s is not energized, the distribution member 16k is in a first state in which the game ball is prevented from passing to the specific area 16 (passage prevention state: the left end of the distribution member 16k in a front view of FIG. 3A). Is located slightly to the right of the left end of the specific area 16, and the distribution member 16k covers the specific area 16 immediately above. When the distribution member 16k is in the first state, the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 15 cannot pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second special winning opening sensor 15a. , Pass through the non-specific area 17. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second special winning opening 15 to the non-specific area 17 is referred to as a first route.

  On the other hand, when the distribution solenoid 16s is energized, the distribution member 16k is in the second state in which the game ball is allowed to pass (enter) the specific region 16 (passage permitted state: frontal view in FIG. 3B). The left end of the distribution member 16k is located slightly to the left of the right end of the specific area 16, and the distribution member 16k does not cover the specific area 16 immediately above, but is in a state where the upper area of the specific area 16 is open. When the distribution member 16k is in the second state, a game ball that has won the second special winning opening 15 can easily pass through the specific area 16 after passing through the second special winning opening sensor 15a. The route of the game ball flowing down from the second special winning opening 15 to the specific area 16 is referred to as a second route.

  Basically, the distribution member 16k is held in the first state. That is, it can be said that the first state is the normal state of the distribution member 16k. Then, only in a predetermined round game (for example, 16R), the distribution solenoid 16s is energized and can change to the second state. The operation mode of the distribution member 16k can be changed as appropriate.

  The specific area 16 and the non-specific area 17 are provided with a specific area sensor 16a and a non-specific area sensor 17a that detect a game ball passing through (entering) each of the areas 16 and 17 and pass the game ball downward. .

  In addition, it is possible to provide only one of the first big winning device 14D and the second big winning device 15D as long as the game is not hindered. In addition, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which two large prize winning devices without a specific area or a sorting device, such as the first large prize winning device 14D, are provided according to the game characteristics.

  As shown in FIG. 2, substantially at the lowermost part of the game area 6, two game balls that are driven into the game area 6 but do not win any winning opening are discharged outside the game area 6. An out port 19 is provided. The game board 1 is provided with a board lamp 54 capable of emitting light.

  By the way, the game area 6 in which the game ball can flow down can be divided into a left game area 6A (first game area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area 6B (second game area) on the right side. it can. The operation mode of the handle 72k for firing a game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6A is referred to as "left hit". On the other hand, an operation mode of the handle 72k for firing a game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 6B is referred to as “right-handed”. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, a flow path through which the game ball can flow down when the game ball is shot left is called a first flow path R1, and the game ball flows down when the game ball is shot right. A possible flow path is referred to as a second flow path R2. The first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2 are also constituted by a large number of game nails or the like.

  On the first flow path R1, a first starting port 11 and two general winning ports 10 are provided. Therefore, the player can aim at the first starting opening 11 or the general winning opening 10 by firing the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1 by left-handing. On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, a second starting port 12, a general winning port 10, a gate 13, a first winning port 14, and a second winning port 15 are provided. Therefore, the player fires the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by right-handing, thereby passing through the gate 13, the second starting port 12, the general winning opening 10, and the first winning opening 14. Alternatively, it is possible to aim for a prize in the second grand prize opening 15.

  A game ball that has not entered any of the winning ports (the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the general winning port 10, the first large winning port 14, and the second large winning port 15) It is guided to the outlet 19 and discharged. In addition, the number of prize balls by winning a prize hole can be appropriately set.

  Indicators 8 are arranged on the left side below the game area 6 formed on the front surface of the game board 1 (a part other than the game area 6). As shown in FIG. 4, on the display 8, a special figure 1 display 81 a that variably displays the special figure 1, a special figure 2 display 81 b that variably displays the special figure 2, and a general figure are variably displayed. A general-purpose indicator 82 is included. The display 8 also includes a special figure 1 reservation display 83a that displays the special figure 1 reservation number (U1: the number of variable display of the special figure 1 held by the special figure 1 display 81a) described later. A special figure 2 reservation display 83b for displaying the special figure 2 reservation number (U2: the number of the special figure 2 variable display held by the special figure 2 display 81b) to be described later is included.

  The variable display of the special figure 1 is executed when the special figure 1 lottery is performed in response to the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11. In addition, the variable display of the special figure 2 is executed when the special figure 2 lottery is performed in response to the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12. In the following description, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are collectively called a special figure (an example of an identification symbol), and the special figure 1 lottery and the special figure 2 lottery are collectively called a special figure lottery. The special figure display 81a and the special figure 2 display 81b are collectively called the special figure display 81. Furthermore, the special figure 1 reservation display 83a and the special figure 2 reservation display 83b are collectively called a special figure reservation display 83.

  The variable display of the special figure notifies the result of the special figure lottery. In the variable display of the special figure, the special figure is variably displayed and then stopped. The special figure stopped and displayed (the special special figure derived and displayed as a display result of the variable special display) is one special figure selected from a plurality of kinds of special figures by a special figure lottery. When the stop special figure is a predetermined special special figure (a special figure of a specific stop mode, ie, a big hit symbol), the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 14 and the second special winning opening 15) is opened. A jackpot game (an example of a special game) is performed.

  The special figure display 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special figure according to the result of the special figure lottery according to the lighting mode. For example, if the result of the special figure lottery is a jackpot (one of a plurality of types of jackpots described later), the special figure display 81 indicates “□□ ■■ □□ ■■” (□: lighting, ■ : Extinguished), and the big hit symbol constituted by the lighting of the first, second, fifth and sixth LEDs from the left is displayed. In addition, when the result of the special figure lottery is a loss, the special figure display 81 is composed of only the rightmost LED such as “■■■■■■■ □”. Is displayed. The lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is not limited, and can be set as appropriate. Therefore, for example, all the LEDs may be turned off as a lost symbol.

  Further, in the variable display of the special figure, the variable display of the special figure is performed for a predetermined fluctuation time before the special figure is stopped and displayed. In the variable display mode of the special figure, for example, each LED is turned on so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. It should be noted that the form of the variable display of the special figure is not particularly limited, and may be appropriately set such that all the LEDs blink at once unless each LED is stopped (displayed in a specific manner).

  By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball is won (entered) in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, various random numbers (an example of determination information) for performing a special drawing lottery or the like are provided. May be obtained. These various random numbers are temporarily stored in a special figure reservation storage unit 105 described later as special figure reservation. In the following, various random numbers acquired by winning (entering) game balls into the first starting port 11 are referred to as “special figure 1-related random numbers”, and winning of game balls into the second starting port 12. The various random numbers obtained by (entering the ball) are referred to as “special figure 2 related random numbers”. Here, the special figure 1 related random number is stored as special figure 1 reservation in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a in the special figure reservation storage unit 105. On the other hand, the special figure 2 related random number is stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 as the special figure 2 reservation. The number of special figure 1 reservations that can be stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a (number of special figure 1 reservations) and the number of special figure 2 reservations that can be stored in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b (number of special figure 2 reservations) Can set an upper limit (for example, four). In the following, the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation are collectively referred to as “special figure reservation”, and the special figure 1 reservation number and the special figure 2 reservation number are collectively referred to as “special figure reservation number”. In addition, the special figure 1 related random number and the special figure 2 related random number are collectively referred to as “special figure related random number”.

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, if the special figure is not variably displayed immediately after the gaming ball has won the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, specifically, the variable display of the special figure is being executed. If a prize is awarded during the execution of the jackpot game, the variable display of a special map for the prize (or the right to special drawing lottery) can be reserved. The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 is digested when it becomes possible to variably display the special figure based on the special figure reservation. In other words, the digestion of the special figure reservation means that a special figure relation random number or the like corresponding to the special figure reservation is determined and the variable display of the special figure for indicating the determination result is executed.

  Then, the special figure reservation number is displayed on the special figure reservation display 83. Each of the special figure 1 reservation display 83a and the special figure 2 reservation display 83b is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and the number of special figure reservations is displayed by lighting the LEDs for the number of special figure reservations. It is possible.

  In addition, the variable display of the general figure notifies the result of the general figure lottery. In the variable display of the general figure, the general figure is variably displayed and then stopped. The stop-displayed general-purpose map (stop general-purpose diagram, a general-purpose diagram derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display) is one general-purpose diagram selected from a plurality of types of general-purpose maps by a general-purpose drawing. When the stop-displayed general-purpose figure is a predetermined specific general-purpose figure (a general figure of a predetermined stop mode, ie, a winning symbol), an auxiliary game for opening the second starting port 12 (the electric chew 12D) is performed. .

  The general-purpose indicator 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs, and displays a general-purpose figure according to the result of the general-purpose lottery according to the lighting mode. When the result of the general drawing lottery is a winning, the general figure display 82 displays a winning symbol constituted by lighting of both LEDs, such as “□□” (□: lighting, Δ: extinguishing). In addition, if the result of the regular drawing lottery is a loss, a loss symbol constituted by lighting only the right LED, such as “■ □”, is displayed. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off as the losing symbol may be adopted. In addition, the lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the ordinary drawing lottery is not limited, and can be appropriately set.

  In addition, before the general figure is stopped and displayed, the variable figure of the general figure is displayed for a predetermined fluctuation time. An example of the variable display in the ordinary drawing is a mode in which both LEDs are alternately lit. The mode of variable display in ordinary drawings is not particularly limited. If each LED is not stopped (lighted display in a specific mode), it may be appropriately set such that all LEDs blink at once. .

  In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 13, a normal symbol random number (an example of determination information) for performing a general drawing lottery may be obtained. This random number is stored in a later-described general-purpose holding storage unit 106 on condition that the variable display of the general-purpose illustration or the auxiliary game is not executed. It is possible to set an upper limit (for example, four) to the number of general-purpose reservations that can be stored in the general-purpose storage unit 106 (the number of general-purpose reservations). In the following, the normal symbol random number acquired by the game ball passing through the gate 13 is also referred to as “general symbol related random number”. Further, in the present embodiment, a general-purpose reservation display for displaying the number of general-purpose reservations is not provided, but a general-purpose reservation display may be added to the indicators 8. As the general-purpose display indicator, for example, the same configuration as that of the special-purpose display indicator 83 can be employed.

  Next, an effect unit 1U attached to the back of the game board 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The effect unit 1U is a unit obtained by uniting a plurality of devices that mainly perform effects. The effect display unit 1U is equipped with an image display device 50, a first panel movable device (hereinafter, "on-panel movable device") 55, and a second panel movable device (hereinafter, "under-panel movable device") 56.

  The image display device 50 is configured by, for example, a 20-inch 3D liquid crystal display, and includes a display unit 50a capable of displaying a 3D image. Note that the image display device 50 may be another display device, such as a device configured by a plurality of liquid crystal displays or a device configured by an EL (electro luminescence) display, as long as an image can be displayed. You may.

  The on-board movable device 55 is configured to be movable along the display unit 50a, and includes a decorated on-board movable body 55k. The under-board movable device 56 is configured to be movable along the display unit 50a, and includes a decorated under-board movable body 56k.

  FIG. 5A schematically shows a state in which the on-panel movable body 55k and the under-panel movable body 56k are held in a normal standby state (initial position) in which they are not operated. When the drive source of the on-panel movable device 55 is driven, the on-panel movable body 55k moves downward (down), and when the drive source of the under-panel movable device 56 is driven, the under-panel movable body 56k moves upward (up). I do. At this time, the image display device 50 is covered by the lowered movable body 55k above the board or the movable body 56k below the raised board, and the image display device 50 becomes difficult to see.

  In addition, the position and the number of members and devices provided in the game board unit YU can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

  In the above-mentioned gaming board unit YU, the game balls that have entered the game area 6 and flowed down the game area 6 are provided with a first starting port 11, a second starting port 12, a general winning opening 10, and a first winning opening 14. After entering the second big winning opening 15 or the out opening 19, it is discharged to the outside of the game area 6. The game board unit YU is configured to be discharged downward. That is, all game balls that have entered the game area 6 are discharged from below the game board unit YU. In this embodiment, the game balls discharged from the game board unit YU are collected by the game board mounting frame 2A of the game machine frame 2.

  FIG. 6 is a view showing the vicinity of a collection port X1 of the game board mounting frame 2A for collecting game balls discharged below the game board unit YU. The collection port X1 is located below the game board unit YU attached to the game board attachment frame 2A. Then, the collecting port X1 is provided in a size and a position capable of collecting all the game balls discharged from below the game board unit YU after flowing down the game area 6.

  FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line V1-V1 shown in FIG. 6, and is a view showing a cross-section of a discharge path X2 through which game balls that have entered the collection port X1 pass. The discharge path X2 is a flow path of the game ball connecting the entrance X3 to the discharge port X6, and includes an upstream discharge path X4 and a downstream discharge path X5 located downstream of the upstream discharge path X4. .

  The entrance X3 is an opening through which the game ball that has entered the collection port X1 passes, and guides the game ball into the upstream discharge path X4 constituting the upstream side of the discharge path X2. In the discharge path X2, the upstream discharge path X4 has a cross-sectional size large enough to allow a plurality of game balls to pass at the same time. Thereby, it is suppressed that the game balls are clogged and stagnated at the collection port X1 or the entrance X3.

  On the other hand, the downstream discharge path X5 on the downstream side of the upstream discharge path X4 has a smaller cross-sectional size than the upstream discharge path X4, and is large enough to allow game balls to pass one by one. As a result, the game balls are arranged in a line in the downstream discharge path X5 and discharged from the discharge port X6. At the boundary between the upstream discharge path X4 and the downstream discharge path X5, if two game balls simultaneously enter the downstream discharge path X5, they may be clogged. However, when the next game ball flows, it collides with the two game balls clogged at the boundary, and the clogging is eliminated.

  In the downstream discharge path X5, a discharge sensor 30a capable of detecting a game ball is provided. Since the discharge sensor 30a is provided in the downstream discharge path X5 through which the game balls pass one by one, it is possible to accurately detect the game balls discharged from the discharge port X6 one by one. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to accurately detect the number of game balls discharged from the discharge port X6 based on the detection signal of the discharge sensor 30a.

2. Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes special figure lottery, variable display of special figure, jackpot game, setting of a game state described later, general figure lottery, variable display of general figure, auxiliary game, and the like. A game control board (hereinafter referred to as “main control board”) 100 for performing control (game progress) relating to game profit, and a game effect (special figure fluctuation effect, hold effect, operation effect, jackpot) according to the progress of the game by the main control substrate 100 A game control board (hereinafter referred to as a “sub-control board”) 120 for performing controls related to effects such as game effects and customer waiting effects, and a payout control board 170 for performing control for paying out game balls, etc. It is further provided on the back side of the image display device 50. The main control board 100 can be positioned as a game control unit (main control unit) that controls a game. Further, the sub-control board 120, together with an image control board 140, a lamp control circuit 151, and a sound control circuit 161 to be described later, can be positioned as an effect control unit (sub-control unit) that controls the effect. The effect control unit includes at least a sub-control board 120, and various kinds of effects using effect means (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53, board lamp 54, movable devices 55, 56, 58, etc.). What is necessary is just to be able to control the production.

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a power supply board 190. The power supply board 190 supplies power to the main control board 100, the sub control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. The power supply board 190 is provided with a backup power supply circuit 192. The backup power supply circuit 192 supplies power to a later-described gaming RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and a rendering RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120 when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Therefore, the information stored in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120 is retained even when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned off. A power switch 191 is connected to the power board 190. By turning on / off the power switch 191, power on / off is switched. A backup power supply circuit for the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 may be provided on the main control board 100, or a backup power supply circuit for the effect RAM 124 of the sub control board 120 may be provided on the sub control board 120.

  As shown in FIG. 8, on the main control board 100, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as "game control microcomputer") 101 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted. The game control microcomputer 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 storing a program and a table for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 used as a work memory, and A game CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 for executing a program stored in the game ROM 103 is included.

  The game ROM 103 stores a program for performing a main control main process and a main timer interrupt process, which will be described later. The gaming ROM 103 also includes a jackpot determination table, a jackpot symbol type determination table, a reach determination table, a special figure variation pattern determination table, a look-ahead determination table, a jackpot game control table, a hit determination table, and a normal figure variation pattern determination table which will be described later. , An auxiliary game control table, and the like. The gaming ROM 103 may be provided externally. Further, the gaming RAM 104 is provided with the above-mentioned special figure reservation storage unit 105 and general figure reservation storage unit 106.

  The main control board 100 also causes the gaming CPU 102 to clear information stored in the gaming I / O (Input / Output) port unit 118 for inputting and outputting data and signals, and information stored in the gaming RAM 104. Clear switch 119 is mounted.

  Various sensors and actuators are connected to the main control board 100 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Therefore, signals output from various sensors are input to the main control board 100. The main control board 100 outputs signals to various actuators.

  Various sensors connected to the main control board 100 include a first starting port sensor 11a, a second starting port sensor 12a, a general winning opening sensor 10a, a gate sensor 13a, a first winning opening sensor 14a, and a second winning opening sensor 14a. A winning opening sensor 15a, a specific area sensor 16a, a non-specific area sensor 17a, and a discharge sensor 30a are included.

  The first starting port sensor 11a detects a game ball that has won the first starting port 11. The second starting port sensor 12a detects a game ball that has won the second starting port 12. The general winning opening sensor 10a detects a game ball that has won the general winning opening 10. The general winning opening sensor 10 a is provided for each general winning opening 10. The gate sensor 13a is provided in the gate 13, and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 13. The first special winning opening sensor 14a detects a game ball that has won the first special winning opening 14. The second special winning opening sensor 15a detects a game ball that has won the second special winning opening 15. The specific area sensor 16a detects a game ball passing through the specific area 16 (entering the specific area 16). The non-specific area sensor 17a detects a game ball passing through the non-specific area 17 (entering the non-specific area 17). The discharge sensor 30a detects a game ball flowing down the game area 6, passing through the discharge path X2, and being discharged from the discharge port X6. When each sensor detects a game ball, it outputs a signal corresponding to the detected content to the main control board 100.

  Note that the type and number of sensors connected to the main control board 100 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

  The various actuators connected to the main control board 100 include an electric vacuum solenoid 12s, a first winning port solenoid 14s, a second winning port solenoid 15s, and a distribution solenoid 16s. The electric tube solenoid 12s drives the electric tube opening / closing member 12k of the electric tube 12D. The first big winning opening solenoid 14s drives the normal AT opening and closing member 14k of the first big winning device 14D. The second big winning opening solenoid 15s drives the VAT opening / closing member 15k of the second big winning device 15D. The distribution solenoid 16s drives the distribution member 16k of the distribution device 16D.

  Note that the type and number of actuators connected to the main control board 100 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

  Further, the main control board 100 is connected to the display devices 8 (a special figure display 81, a general figure display 82, and a special figure reservation display 83). The display control of these displays 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101.

  Further, the main control board 100 transmits various commands to the payout control board 170 and receives signals from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 170 includes a card unit CU (which is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and allows a ball to be lent based on information such as an inserted prepaid card) and a prize ball payout device 73. In addition to being connected, the launch device 72 is connected via the launch control circuit 175. The firing device 72 includes a handle 72k (see FIG. 1).

  The payout control board 170 drives the prize ball motor 73m of the prize ball payout device 73 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 101 or a signal from the connected card unit CU to pay out a prize ball. , Paying out ball rentals. The paid out game balls are detected by the prize ball sensor 73a for counting, and a detection signal from the prize ball sensor 73a is output to the payout control board 170.

  The firing device 72 is provided with a touch switch 72a that can detect a contact of a person such as a player with the handle 72k (see FIG. 1). When the player operates the handle 72k, the touch switch 72a detects the contact of the player with the handle 72k, and outputs a detection signal to the payout control board 170. Further, the firing device 72 is connected to a firing volume knob 72b capable of detecting the rotation angle (operating amount) of the handle 72k. The firing device 72 drives the firing solenoid 72s so that the game ball is fired at a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the handle 72k detected by the firing volume knob 72b. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, one game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds while the rotation operation to the handle 72k is maintained.

  Further, the main control board 100 transmits various commands including information on the game to the sub-control board 120 in accordance with the progress of the game. The sub-control board 120 can grasp the progress of the game (game control) by the main control board 100 based on various commands sent from the main control board 100. The connection between the main control board 100 and the sub-control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection that can only transmit signals from the main control board 100 to the sub-control board 120. That is, a non-illustrated unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) as a communication direction regulating unit is interposed between the main control board 100 and the sub control board 120.

  As shown in FIG. 9, an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, “effect control microcomputer”) 121 that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted on the sub-control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 stores the effect ROM 123 storing a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses by the main control board 100, the effect RAM 124 used as a work memory, and the effect ROM 123. Effect CPU 122 for executing the selected program.

  The effect ROM 123 stores a program for performing a sub-control main process, a reception interrupt process, a 1 ms timer interrupt process, and a 10 ms timer interrupt process, which will be described later. The effect ROM 123 may be external.

  Further, on the sub-control board 120, an effect I / O port unit 138 for inputting and outputting data and signals, and an RTC (Real Time Clock) 139 are mounted. The RTC 139 measures the current date and time (date and time). The RTC 139 operates with the electric power when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is supplied with power from a predetermined island power supply device (not shown). When the power is not supplied from the island power supply device, the power supply board 190 is turned off. It operates with the power supplied from the backup power supply circuit 192 provided. For this reason, the RTC 139 can measure the current date and time even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is not turned on. A backup power supply circuit for the RTC 139 may be provided on the sub-control board 120. A circuit including a capacitor and a built-in battery (such as a button battery) can be employed as the backup power supply circuit.

  An image control board 140 is connected to the sub-control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 of the sub control board 120 sends an image display device to the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 based on the command received from the main control board 100, that is, in accordance with the progress of the game by the main control board 100. 50 display control is performed. The connection between the sub-control board 120 and the image control board 140 can be performed both for transmitting a signal from the sub-control board 120 to the image control board 140 and for transmitting a signal from the image control board 140 to the sub-control board 120. Two-way communication connection.

  The image control board 140 includes an image ROM 142 storing a program for image control and the like, an image RAM 143 used as a work memory, and an image CPU 141 for executing the program stored in the image ROM 142. . The image control board 140 includes a CGROM 145 storing image data displayed on the image display device 50, a VRAM 146 used for expanding image data stored in the CGROM 145, and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 144. It has. Of course, all or a part of these electronic components may be configured as one chip. The CGROM 145 stores, for example, image data (still image data and moving image data, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc.) ) And image data such as a background image).

  The VDP 144 reads image data from the CGROM 145 and develops it in a development area in the VRAM 146 according to a display list created by the image CPU 141 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 121. Then, the developed image data is appropriately combined and an image is drawn in a frame buffer in the VRAM 146. Then, the image drawn in the frame buffer is output to the image display device 50 as RGB signals. Thereby, various effect images are displayed on the display unit 50a.

  The display list is composed of a group of commands for instructing execution of drawing in frame units. The display list includes information on various parameters such as the type of image to be drawn, the position where the image is drawn, the display priority, the display magnification, and the image transmittance.

  The effect control microcomputer 121 is configured to output sound, music, sound effects, and the like from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161 based on the command received from the main control board 100, that is, in accordance with the progress of the game by the main control board 100. Is output.

  Audio data such as audio output from the speaker 52 is stored in the effect ROM 123 of the sub-control board 120. Note that a CPU may be mounted using the sound control circuit 161 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the board, and audio data may be stored in the ROM. Alternatively, the speaker 52 may be connected to the image control board 140, and the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 may execute voice control. Further, in this case, audio data may be stored in the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140.

  Further, various switches serving as an input unit, various actuators serving as a driving source, and various lamps are connected to the sub-control board 120 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Signals output from various switches are input to the sub-control board 120. The sub-control board 120 outputs signals to various actuators. Further, the sub-control board 120 controls the lighting of various lamps via the lamp control circuit 151 based on a command or the like received from the main control board 100.

  The various switches connected to the sub-control board 120 include a normal button detection switch 40a, a special button detection switch 41a, and a select button detection switch 42a. The normal button detection switch 40a detects that the normal button 40 has been pressed. The special button detection switch 41a detects that the special button 41 has been pressed. The select button detection switch 42a detects that the select button 42 has been pressed (specifically, one of the up, down, left, and right directions has been pressed). Each of the detection switches 40a, 41a, and 42a outputs a signal corresponding to the detection content to the sub-control board 120. Note that the type and number of switches connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

  Various actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 include an on-panel drive motor 55m for driving the on-panel movable device 55, an under-panel drive motor 56m for driving the under-panel movable device 56, and a frame for driving the frame movable device 58. A drive motor 58m and the like are included. The effect control microcomputer 121 can drive these motors to cause each movable device to perform a predetermined operation. More specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of each movable device, and controls the operation of each movable device via the lamp control circuit 151. Note that the type and number of actuators connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

  The various lamps connected to the sub-control board 120 include a frame lamp 53, a board lamp 54, and the like. The effect control microcomputer 121 can make each lamp emit light. More specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates light emission pattern data (also referred to as lamp data), which determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and determines the light emission of each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. Control. Note that data stored in the effect ROM 123 of the sub-control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

  Note that the CPU may be mounted using the lamp control circuit 151 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU may control the lighting of each lamp and the operation of each movable device. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the board, and the ROM may store data relating to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern. Further, the type and number of lamps connected to the sub-control board 120 can be appropriately changed within a range that does not hinder the game.

3. Next, main games played by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. Each table shown in FIGS. 10 to 17 is a general table for explaining this item, and other tables are shown in the following description of “characteristic parts of pachinko gaming machine PY1”. In this case, it is assumed that the table is used in the pachinko gaming machine PY1. However, for the configuration that does not show another table in the description of the “characteristic portion of the pachinko gaming machine PY1”, the table shown in this item is used, and the “pachinko gaming machine PY1 It is assumed that the configuration showing another table in the description of the "characteristic portion" can be changed to the table shown in this item.

3-1. Games related to general maps First, games related to general maps will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a regular drawing lottery when the launched game ball passes through the gate 13. When the general drawing lottery is performed, a variable display of the general drawing (stop display after performing the variable display) is performed on the general figure display 82. Here, the stop-displayed general symbols include a hit symbol and a lost symbol. It should be noted that the lost symbol in the ordinary figure is also referred to as a "losed ordinary figure" in order to distinguish it from the lost symbol in the special figure described later. When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is executed, and the game relating to the passage through the gate 13 ends. On the other hand, when the lost game is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not performed and the game related to the passage through the gate 13 ends. In the following, the passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is referred to as “establishment of the general map starting condition”.

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1, when performing such a series of games (a general drawing lottery, a general display variable display, an auxiliary game), obtains a general figure related random number by satisfying a general figure starting condition. As shown in FIG. 10 (A), the general symbol related random numbers to be acquired include ordinary symbol random numbers. Usually, the symbol random number is a random number for performing a hit determination. The random number is also called judgment information. A range is appropriately provided for the random numbers.

3-1-1. The hit determination is a determination for determining whether or not a hit has been made (whether or not to execute an auxiliary game) according to a hit determination table as shown in FIG. The hit determination table is associated with a game state described later. That is, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table (non-time saving hit determination table) used in a non-hour reduction state and a hit determination table (time reduction hit determination table) used in a time reduction state. In each of the hit determination tables, a determination value of a normal symbol random number (ordinary symbol random value) is assigned to a hit and a loss as a result of the hit determination. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines a winning or a loss by determining the acquired ordinary symbol random numbers according to the hit determination table. Then, based on the result of the hit determination, a general-figure variation pattern determination for variably displaying the general-figure is performed. When the result of the hit determination is a hit, basically, the hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the ordinary figure. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is a loss, basically, the loss general figure is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the general figure. The winning probability can be changed as appropriate. Further, the hit determination table does not have to be divided for each game state.

3-1-2. The general figure fluctuation pattern determination is a determination for determining the general figure fluctuation pattern according to the general figure fluctuation pattern determination table as shown in FIG. The general-figure variation pattern is identification information on predetermined items related to variable display of the general-purpose figure such as general-fluctuation time.

  The normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table is associated with a gaming state (non-time reduction state / time reduction state). That is, the normal figure variation pattern determination table includes a general figure variation pattern determination table (non-time saving general figure variation pattern determination table) used in the non-time reduction state and a general figure variation pattern determination table (non-time reduction general figure variation pattern determination table) used in the time reduction state. Time-saving general-purpose variation pattern determination table). It should be noted that the normal pattern change pattern determination table does not have to be divided for each game state.

  In each of the general figure fluctuation pattern determination tables, one general figure fluctuation pattern as a result of the general figure fluctuation pattern determination is stored for each general figure to be stopped. That is, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can make the general-purpose variation time different between the non-time reduction state and the time reduction state. For example, in the non-time-saving state, the variable display of the general figure when the general figure of the loss (loss general figure) is stopped and displayed is determined to be a general figure change pattern in which the general figure change time is, for example, 30 seconds. Is determined to be a general-purpose variation pattern in which the general-purpose variation time is, for example, 30 seconds. Further, in the time saving state, the variable display of the general figure when the lost general figure is stopped and displayed is determined to be a general figure fluctuation pattern in which the general figure fluctuation time is, for example, 5 seconds, and the general pattern when the hit symbol is stopped and displayed. The variable display of the figure is determined to be a general figure fluctuation pattern in which the general figure fluctuation time is, for example, 5 seconds. The varieties of varieties of the varieties of the varieties of the varieties associated with the varieties of the varieties of variation determined by this determination are variably displayed on the general figure display 82. Further, these ordinary figure fluctuation times can be appropriately changed. In this way, by performing the hit determination and the general-figure variation pattern determination, the general-figure display 82 performs variable display of the general-figure.

3-1-3. Auxiliary Game The auxiliary game is executed when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) as a display result (a result of the general figure lottery) in a variable display of the general figure.

  The elements that constitute the auxiliary game (auxiliary game elements) include various elements such as the number of times the electric chew 12D opens and the opening time for each opening. These elements are associated with a gaming state (non-time reduction state / time reduction state). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls an auxiliary game in accordance with an auxiliary game control table as shown in FIG. 11C based on a game state (non-time reduction state / time reduction state). The auxiliary game control table is associated with a game state (non-time reduction state / time reduction state). Each auxiliary game control table stores auxiliary game components. Note that the number of times of opening and the opening time of each of these elements can be appropriately changed.

  The pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a different opening time of the electric chew 12D between the auxiliary game in the non-time reduction state and the auxiliary game in the time reduction state. For example, in the auxiliary game in the non-time-saving state, the electric chew 12D is opened for a first opening time (a time (for example, 0.08 seconds) in which it is difficult for the game ball to win the electric chew 12D). Hereinafter, the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state is also referred to as “short opening auxiliary game”. In addition, in the auxiliary game in the time-saving state, the electric chew 12D is played for a second opening time longer than the first opening time (a time (for example, 3.00 seconds) in which it is easy to make the electric ball 12D win a game ball). Open. Hereinafter, the auxiliary game in the time reduction state is also referred to as “long opening auxiliary game”. In addition, the opening time of the electric chew 12D may be the same between the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state and the auxiliary game in the time saving state.

3-2. Next, a game related to a special figure will be described. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a special drawing 1 lottery when the launched game ball wins the first starting port 11. When the special figure 1 lottery is performed, the special figure 1 display 81a performs variable display (stop display after performing the variable display) of the special figure 1 and notifies the result of the special figure 1 lottery. Here, the special figure 1 stopped and displayed includes a big hit symbol and a lost symbol. That is, the result of the special figure 1 lottery includes a jackpot and a loss. When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the big hit game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning ends. On the other hand, when the losing symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed, and the game based on the winning ends.

  Similarly, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a special drawing 2 lottery when the launched game ball wins the second starting port 12. When the special figure 2 lottery is performed, the special figure 2 display 81b performs a variable display of the special figure 2 (stop display after performing the variable display) and notifies the result of the special figure 2 lottery. Here, the special figure 2 stopped and displayed includes a big hit symbol and a lost symbol. That is, the result of the special figure 2 lottery includes a jackpot and a loss. When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the big hit game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game based on the winning ends. On the other hand, when the losing symbol is stopped and displayed, the big hit game is not performed, and the game based on the winning is finished.

  In the following description, winning of a game ball in the first starting port 11 is referred to as “establishment of a first starting condition”, and winning of a game ball in the second starting port 12 is referred to as “establishment of a second starting condition”. That. Further, "establishment of the first start condition" and "establishment of the second start condition" are collectively referred to as "establishment of the start condition". In addition, the lost symbol of the special symbol is also referred to as a "losing special symbol" to distinguish it from the above-mentioned lost symbol of the ordinary symbol.

  In performing such a series of games (special figure lottery, special figure variable display, jackpot game, setting of game state), the pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires a special figure related random number by establishing a start condition, and Various decisions are made on random numbers. As shown in FIG. 10 (B), the special symbol related random numbers to be acquired include a special symbol random number (big hit random number), a big hit symbol type random number, a reach random number, and a special figure variation pattern random number. The special symbol random number is a random number for performing a jackpot determination. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number for performing the jackpot symbol type determination. The reach random number is a random number for performing the reach determination. The special figure change pattern random number is a random number for performing a change pattern of a special symbol. The random number is also called judgment information. Each random number has an appropriate range.

3-2-1. Jackpot determination The jackpot determination is a determination for determining whether or not a jackpot is to be executed (whether or not to execute a jackpot game) according to a jackpot determination table as shown in FIG. The jackpot determination table is associated with a gaming state, specifically, a normal probability state or a high probability state. That is, the jackpot determination table includes a jackpot determination table (normal probability jackpot determination table) used in the normal probability state and a jackpot determination table (high probability jackpot determination table) used in the high probability state.

  In each of the jackpot determination tables, a determination value (special symbol random value) of a special symbol random number is assigned to a jackpot and a loss as a result of the jackpot determination. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines whether it is a big hit or a loss by determining the acquired special symbol random number according to the big hit determination table. As shown in FIG. 12A, the special symbol random number determination value determined to be a big hit is set to be larger in the high probability big hit determination table than in the normal probability big hit determination table. In addition, the jackpot winning probability can be changed as appropriate.

3-2-2. Jackpot symbol type determination The jackpot symbol type determination is for determining the type of the jackpot symbol (the jackpot symbol type) according to the jackpot symbol type determination table as shown in FIG. 12 (B) when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot. It is a judgment. For each type of the jackpot symbol, a jackpot component composed of the content of the jackpot, in other words, a game privilege given to the player, and the like, is associated.

  The jackpot symbol type determination table displays the type of the special symbol variably displayed (special figure 1 / special figure 2), in other words, a winning due to the jackpot symbol type determination (which caused the jackpot symbol type determination). It is associated with the type of the starting port (the first starting port 11 / the second starting port 12). That is, the jackpot symbol type determination table includes a jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when performing the variable display of the special figure 1 and a jackpot used when performing the variable display of the special figure 2. There is a symbol type determination table (second jackpot symbol type determination table).

  There are a plurality of types of jackpot symbols, and in each of the jackpot symbol type determination tables, the determination value of the jackpot symbol type random number (the jackpot symbol type random value) is assigned to the jackpot symbol type that is the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. I have. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines the type of the jackpot symbol by determining the acquired jackpot symbol type random number according to the jackpot symbol type determination table. Then, in the first big hit symbol type determination table and the second big hit symbol type determination table, the big hit symbol type random value is appropriately distributed to various big hit symbols. In addition, the distribution rate of the big hit symbol type can be appropriately changed. The type of the big hit symbol can be increased or decreased as appropriate.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 12 (B), the distribution rate of the jackpot symbol type based on the jackpot symbol type determination for special figure 1 is set to 50% for jackpot symbol A and 50% for jackpot symbol B. It is possible to set the big hit symbol C to 100% of the distribution rate of the big hit symbol type by the big hit symbol type determination. In this way, the special figure 1 lottery performed when a game ball wins in the first starting port 11 and the special figure 2 lottery performed when a game ball wins in the second starting port 12, the swing of the jackpot symbol type. The fractions can be different.

3-2-3. Reach determination The reach determination is for determining whether or not to generate a reach in a special figure variation effect described later according to a reach determination table as shown in FIG. 12C when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. It is a judgment.

  The reach determination table is associated with a gaming state (non-time reduction state / time reduction state). That is, the reach determination table includes a reach determination table (reach determination table for non-time reduction) used in the non-time reduction state and a reach determination table (reach determination table for time reduction) used in the time reduction state. Note that the reach determination table need not be divided for each game state.

  In each reach determination table, the reach random number determination value (reach random number value) is allocated to “reach present (reach is generated)” and “reach no (reach is not generated)” which are the results of the reach determination. . Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 determines whether or not reach is available (whether or not to generate reach) by determining the obtained reach random number in accordance with the reach determination table. As shown in FIG. 12 (C), the number of reach random numbers determined as “reach present (reach is generated)” is different between the reach determination table for non-time reduction and the reach determination table for time reduction. Note that the probability of determining that there is reach can be changed as appropriate. In the following, "reach is present (reach is generated)", which is performed on the assumption that the result of the jackpot determination is "losing", is referred to as "reach has loss", and "reach is not performed (reach is not generated)". This is sometimes called "losing without reach."

3-2-4. Special figure fluctuation pattern judgment The special figure fluctuation pattern judgment is performed using a special pattern fluctuation pattern judgment table (special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table) as shown in FIGS. (A figure variation pattern) is determined, and the result of the jackpot determination is performed in both cases of a jackpot and a loss. The special figure change pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined items related to a special figure change time, an effect flow (effect contents) of a special figure change effect described later, and the like. The special figure change pattern includes identification information regarding the result of the jackpot determination and the result of the reach determination, in addition to the special figure change time and the effect flow (effect contents) of the special figure change effect. The identification information included in the special figure change pattern can be changed as appropriate. Further, as the special figure change pattern, a plurality of types of special figure change patterns each having different identification information can be used, and the number thereof can be appropriately changed.

  The special figure variation pattern determination table is a type of special symbol (variable figure 1 / specific figure 2) that performs variable display as a determination target, in other words, a start port where a prize is awarded due to the special figure variation pattern determination. It is associated with the type (first starting port 11 / second starting port 12). That is, the special figure variation pattern determination table includes a special figure variation pattern determination table (Special figure 1 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 13) used when performing variable display of the special figure 1 and a variable display of the special figure 2. There is a special figure variation pattern determination table (a special figure 2 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 14) used when performing. Note that the special figure variation pattern determination table does not have to be divided according to the type of special symbol (special figure 1 / special figure 2).

  Each special figure change pattern determination table is also associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). That is, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table includes a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time saving special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the non-time saving state and a special figure used in the time reduction state. There is a 1 fluctuation pattern determination table (a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for time reduction). On the other hand, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time saving state special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table) used in the non-time saving state and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table are also used in the time reduction state. There is a special figure 2 change pattern determination table (special figure 2 change pattern determination table for time reduction). Note that the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table does not have to be divided for each game state.

  Further, each special figure fluctuation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-time reduction state / time reduction state) is further associated with the jackpot determination result and the reach determination result. In other words, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for non-time saving and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for non-time saving include a big hit, a loss with reach, and a loss without reach. Similarly, the time-saving special figure 1 variation pattern determination table and the time reduction special figure 2 variation pattern determination table also have a big hit, a reach loss, and a non-reach loss, respectively. Note that the special figure variation pattern determination table does not have to be divided according to the jackpot determination result or the reach determination result.

  Further, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reachless loss is also associated with the special figure reservation number. For example, a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for reachless loss, which is used when the special figure 1 reservation number (U1) is 0 to 2, and when the special figure 1 reservation number (U1) is 3 to 4 are used. And a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table for a loss without reach. The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for each reachless loss is also associated with the number of special figure reservations. Specifically, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for the loss without reach used when the special figure 2 reservation number (U2) is 0 to 2 and when the special figure 2 reservation number (U2) is 3 to 4 And a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table for a reachless loss. Note that the special figure change pattern determination table does not have to be divided according to the number of special figure reservations.

  Then, the special figure display unit 81 variably displays the special figure of the special figure fluctuation time according to the special figure fluctuation pattern determined in each special figure fluctuation pattern determination. When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the display result (the result of the special figure lottery) in the variable display of the special figure, the variable display of the next special figure is not immediately performed, and the big hit game is subsequently executed. You.

  Further, each special figure variation pattern is associated with an effect flow of a special figure variation effect as shown in the second column from the right in the tables of FIGS. It is not necessary to associate an effect flow of the special figure fluctuation effect with the special figure fluctuation pattern.

  Further, as shown in the rightmost column of the tables in FIGS. 13 and 14, the special figure change pattern may be referred to by a name associated with the special figure (big hit determination result), the effect contents of the special figure change effect, and the like. is there. For example, a special figure change pattern related to a jackpot is referred to as “jackpot change”. And among the jackpot fluctuations, the special figure fluctuation pattern in which SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed is referred to as “SP big hit fluctuation”, and the special figure fluctuation pattern in which L reach is performed is “L big hit fluctuation”. The special figure change pattern in which the special figure change effect ends at N reach is called “N big hit change”. On the other hand, a special figure variation pattern in which SP reach, which is a type of reach, is performed in the loss with reach, is referred to as “SP loss variation”, and L reach, which is a type of reach, is performed in the loss with reach. The special figure fluctuation pattern called "L loss fluctuation" is referred to as "L loss fluctuation", and the special figure fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation production ends at N reach, which is a type of reach, in the loss with reach, is referred to as "N loss fluctuation". In other words, the special figure fluctuation pattern relating to the loss without reach is referred to as “normal loss fluctuation”. The normal loss fluctuation includes three types of fluctuations with different fluctuation times (normal A loss fluctuation, normal B loss fluctuation, and normal C loss fluctuation). In addition, when the SP jackpot and the SP loss variation are collectively referred to, it is referred to as SP variation.

  In addition, the special figure change pattern related to the jackpot where the special figure change effect ends immediately after the reach is referred to as “reach immediate big hit change”. On the other hand, a special figure fluctuation pattern related to a loss in which the special figure fluctuation effect ends immediately after the reach is called “immediate loss fluctuation”.

3-2-5. Read-ahead determination The pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs a read-ahead determination according to a look-ahead determination table as shown in FIG. The pre-reading determination is performed before the jackpot determination (specifically, for example, at the time of winning the starting opening). The pre-reading determination includes, for example, determining whether or not the special symbol random number is determined to be a big hit in the jackpot determination, determining which jackpot symbol type is determined by the jackpot symbol type determination, There is a determination as to which special figure variation pattern the figure variation pattern random number is determined in the special figure variation pattern determination. The look-ahead determination table is associated with the type of the starting port related to the starting winning (first starting port 11 / second starting port 12). That is, the pre-reading determination table includes a pre-reading determination table (first pre-reading determination table) when the first starting port 11 is won, and a pre-reading determination table (second pre-reading determination table) when the second starting port 12 is won. There is. Note that the prefetch determination table does not have to be divided according to the type of the starting port (the first starting port 11 / the second starting port 12).

  The look-ahead determination table is also associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). That is, the look-ahead determination table includes a look-ahead determination table (non-time-saving look-ahead determination table) used in the non-time-saving state and a look-ahead determination table (time-saving time look-ahead determination table) used in the time-saving state. .

  That is, the look-ahead determination table includes a first look-ahead determination table used in the non-work time reduction state, a first look-ahead determination table used in the time reduction state, and a second look-ahead determination table used in the non-work time reduction state. And a second look-ahead determination table used in the time saving state. Note that the look-ahead determination table need not be divided for each game state. Further, what kind of judgment is included in the pre-reading judgment can be appropriately changed.

3-3. Next, the jackpot game will be described. The jackpot game includes a plurality of round games with opening and closing of a special winning opening (the first special winning opening 14 or the second special winning opening 15), and a period from the start of the jackpot game to the start of the first round game. An opening (also referred to as OP) and an ending (also referred to as ED) from the end of the last round game to the end of the jackpot game are included. Each round game starts when the opening game ends or the previous round game ends, and ends when the next round game starts or the ending starts. Further, it is possible not to provide the OP or the ED. In the following, a predetermined number of round games (predetermined order) are simply referred to as “rounds”. For example, the first (first) round game is called “1 round (1R)”, and the tenth round game is called “10 round (10R)”.

  Elements constituting such a jackpot game (jackpot game components) include the number of round games, the number of times the large winning opening (first large winning opening 14, the second large winning opening 15) is opened in each round game, It includes the type and opening time of the special winning opening in which each opening is performed, a time for closing until the next opening (closing time), an opening time (opening time), and an ending time (ending time). After the special figure is stopped and displayed, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 controls the big hit game according to the big hit game control table as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the jackpot game control table stores the jackpot game components for each jackpot game (for example, for each of the jackpot games A to C). In each jackpot game, from 1R to 15R, a round game in which the first special winning opening 14 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the first special winning opening 14 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds. Is performed. In the 16R (final round), a round game in which the second special winning opening 15 opens for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, or a round game in which the second special winning opening 15 opens for a maximum of 0.1 seconds is performed. Done. In each round game, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls is detected by the special winning opening sensors 14a, 15a, the maximum opening time of the special winning openings 14, 15 is not elapsed. End the round game.

  Note that the jackpot game A shown in FIG. 16 is executed when the type of the winning jackpot symbol is the jackpot symbol A (see FIG. 12 (B)), and the jackpot game B is the type of the jackpot symbol that has been won. The jackpot game C may be executed when it is B, and may be executed when the type of the winning jackpot symbol is the jackpot symbol C.

  In addition, the number and time of each big hit game component can be changed as appropriate. In addition, the jackpot game can be played using both the first big winning opening 14 and the second big winning opening 15 or using only one of them. In the case of a configuration in which only the jackpot game using only the first big winning port 14 is performed, or a configuration in which only the big jackpot game using only the second big winning port 15 is performed, a configuration in which the jackpot game which is not used is not provided. It may be. In addition, the types of jackpot games that can be executed may be a plurality of types or a single type.

  Here, the specific area 16 will be described in detail. The specific region 16 is set in a closed state in which no prize can be won and an open state in which a prize can be won by the distribution member 16k. Hereinafter, the operation mode of the distribution member 16k is also referred to as “open / close mode of the specific area 16”. In addition, the specific region 16 being in the open state is also referred to as “V open”, and the specific region 16 being in the closed state is also referred to as “V closed”.

  The distribution member 16k is controlled in a fixed operation mode (that is, the specific area 16 is controlled in a fixed open / close mode). For example, the distribution solenoid 16s is energized for 15 seconds after the opening of the second special winning opening 15 is started, and the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state (FIG. 3B). Therefore, in the round game in which the second special winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds, the opening time and the timing of the second special winning opening 15 and the time and the time when the distribution member 16k is controlled to the second state. From the relation with the timing, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (to allow the game ball to enter the specific area 16). On the other hand, in the round game in which the second special winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 second, the opening time and timing of the second special winning opening 15 and the time and the time when the distributing member 16k is controlled to the second state are set. From the relationship with the timing, it is almost impossible (difficult) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16 (enter the game ball into the specific area 16). As described above, the combination of the fixed operation mode of the distribution member 16k (the fixed opening / closing mode of the specific area 16) and the opening / closing mode of the second big winning port 15 in the jackpot game allows the game ball to be set in the special area in the jackpot game. It is possible to set the difficulty (ease) of making the vehicle 16 enter.

  During the jackpot game, the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) in which the game ball can easily pass through the specific area 16 (hereinafter, also referred to as “V passing”). The big hit is called a “V long big hit”, and the big hit in which the VAT opening / closing member 15k and the distribution member 16k operate in the second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 16. Is referred to as a "V-short jackpot."

3-4. Game state Next, the game state will be described. As shown in FIG. 17, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a “low-probability low-base gaming state”, a “low-probability high-base gaming state”, a “high-probability low-base gaming state”, a “high-probability high-base gaming state”, and a “high-probability high-base gaming state”. It is possible to set any of the gaming states of the "big hit gaming state". Note that the “low-probability low-base game state” is “low-probability low-base state”, the “low-probability high-base game state” is “low-probability-high-base state”, and the “high-probability low-base game state” is “high-probability”. The "low base state" and the "high-probability high-base gaming state" may be abbreviated to the "high-probability high-base state", respectively. The states that constitute the gaming state include a state related to the probability of being determined to be "big hit" in the jackpot determination and a state related to the ease of opening the electric chew 12D. The former includes a normal probability state and a high probability state. On the other hand, the latter includes a non-time reduction state and a time reduction state.

  The normal probability state is set in the “low-probability low-base gaming state” or the “low-probability high-base gaming state”, and is a state in which the probability of being determined as a big hit in the big hit determination is a normal probability. The high-probability state is set in the “high-probability low-base gaming state” or the “high-probability high-base gaming state”, and is a state in which the probability of being determined as a big hit in the jackpot determination is higher than the normal probability. Therefore, it can be said that the high probability state is a gaming state more advantageous to the player than the normal probability state. When the power is turned on for the first time in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, a normal probability state is set. Then, it becomes possible to switch from the normal probability state to the high probability state by winning the jackpot. For example, it is possible to switch to a high-probability state when a game ball passes through the specific area 16 in a jackpot game. It is also possible to switch to the high probability state depending on the type of the big hit symbol. Whether the opportunity to switch to the high probability state is V passing or the type of the big hit symbol may be determined as appropriate according to the gaming property to be realized. In the high-probability state, it is possible to switch from the high-probability state to the normal-probability state by performing a predetermined number of jackpot determinations without winning the jackpot or by winning the next jackpot.

  The non-time saving state is set in a “low-probability low-base gaming state”, a “high-probability low-base gaming state”, or a “big hit gaming state”. The time-saving state is set in the “low-probability high-base game state” or the “high-probability high-base game state”, and the open state of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game is likely to be longer than in the non-time-saving state. It is. For example, in the time saving state, the opening time (for example, 3.0 seconds) is longer than the opening time (for example, 0.08 seconds) of the electric chew 12D in the non-time saving state. Further, in the time saving state, the special figure variation pattern determination is performed according to a special figure variation pattern determination table that is determined so that the special figure variation pattern having a short special figure variation time is selected more than in the non-time saving state. (See FIGS. 13 and 14). As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation is increased, and an effective prize (a prize that can be stored as the special figure reservation) at the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a jackpot with a smooth progress of the game.

  Further, in the time reduction state, the normal figure fluctuation time tends to be shorter than in the non-time reduction state. For example, in the time reduction state, a general figure fluctuation time (5 seconds) shorter than the general figure fluctuation time (30 seconds) determined in the non-time reduction state is determined (FIG. 11B). Therefore, the number of executions of the general drawing lottery per unit time is larger in the time reduction state.

  Further, the time reduction state is more easily determined as a hit in the hit determination than the non-time reduction state. For example, in the time reduction state, the hit is determined with a higher probability (for example, 59936/65536) than the probability (for example, 6600/65536) in the non-time reduction state (FIG. 11A). Therefore, in the time reduction state, the number of hits determined per hit in the unit time per unit time is larger.

  In this manner, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D per unit time is longer than in the non-time-saving state, and the game balls can easily enter the second starting port 12 more frequently. That is, the time-saving state is a ball entry support state in which entry by the electric chew 12D is supported. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of award balls to the number of launch balls, increases. For this reason, in a time-saving state in which the base is high, it is possible to aim for a jackpot winning without greatly reducing the number of game balls possessed. Therefore, it can be said that the time reduction state is a gaming state more advantageous to the player than the non-time reduction state.

  When power is turned on for the first time in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, a non-time saving state is set. Then, for example, by winning a jackpot, the time saving state can be set. In the time saving state, it is possible to change from the time saving state to the non-time saving state by performing a predetermined number of jackpot determinations without winning a jackpot or by winning the next jackpot.

  In the time reduction state, it is easier to win a hit, the fluctuating time tends to be shorter, and the opening time of the electric chew 12D in one auxiliary game tends to be longer than in the non-time reduction state. In other words, the game related to the ordinary figure is set to be advantageous to the player in three points. However, the points set to be advantageous to this player may be a part of them. Further, the special figure variation pattern determination table in the time reduction state may not be a table in which the special figure variation pattern having a shorter special figure variation time is more easily selected than in the non-time reduction state.

  The gaming state after the power is turned on for the first time in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is a “low-probability low-base gaming state” in which a normal probability state and a non-time saving state are set. This gaming state is also referred to as a “normal gaming state”. In addition, in the "big hit game state", since the normal figure lottery (hit determination regarding the general figure) is performed but the special figure lottery (big hit determination) is not performed, the non-time saving state is set with the start of the big hit game. You. As for the game state, it is possible to use all or a part of the above-mentioned game states. The various game states described in this specification can be arbitrarily expressed in the form of an “n-th game state” (n is an integer of 1 or more).

4. Next, main effects performed by the pachinko game machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

4-1. Production Mode First, the production mode will be described. The production mode is a division of production (or a high-level concept attribute). The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can set a customer waiting effect mode, a normal effect mode, a positive change effect mode, a time-saving effect mode, and a big hit effect mode as effect modes.

  In the customer waiting effect mode, special figure fluctuation effects are performed in “low-probability low-base game state”, “low-probability high-base game state”, “high-probability low-base game state”, and “high-probability high-base game state”. This is an effect mode that can be set when there is no effect, and indicates a standby state in which the special figure fluctuation effect is not performed. The customer waiting effect is performed when the customer waiting effect mode is set. In the customer waiting effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 18 (A-1), a customer waiting demonstration video G100 introducing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is displayed on the display unit 50a. Also, when the normal button 40 is operated while the customer waiting demonstration movie G100 is displayed, as shown in FIG. 18A-2, a setting screen G101 for performing settings related to the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Is displayed. The settings related to the effects include the volume setting of the sound output from the speaker 52, the brightness setting of the display unit 50a (“light amount setting”), and the frequency setting of the effect to be executed (“effect setting”). These settings can be changed by operating the select button 42. Each setting can be changed even during the game.

  The normal effect mode can be set when the special figure fluctuation effect is performed in the “low-probability low-base game state” or the “high-probability low-base game state”, and is an effect mode indicating a non-time saving state. is there. In the normal effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 18B-1, a first normal effect mode in which a background image (daytime normal background image G102) representing a daytime mountain scenery is displayed on the display unit 50a. As shown in FIG. 18 (B-2), a second normal effect mode in which a background image (evening normal background image G103) representing the evening mountain scenery is displayed on display unit 50a, and FIG. As shown in -3), there is a third normal effect mode in which a background image (nighttime background image G104) representing the nighttime mountain scenery is displayed on the display unit 50a. In the normal effect mode, for example, one or a plurality of special figure fluctuation effects can be performed without winning a jackpot as one condition. Further, in each of the first to third normal effect modes, there are a normal first stage effect mode before reach is established and a normal second stage effect mode after reach is established in the special figure fluctuation effect. In the normal first stage effect mode, any of the daytime normal background image G102, the evening normal background image G103, and the nighttime normal background image G104 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The corresponding dedicated background image is displayed. Further, a special effect mode that is set only in the “high-probability low-base gaming state” may be provided.

  The certain variation effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when the special figure variation effect is performed in the “high-probability high-base gaming state”, and is an effect mode indicating that the game is in the high-probability state and the time-saving state. In the certainty effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 18B-4, a background image representing the universe (a certainty background image G105) is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, in the probabilistic effect mode, there are a probable first stage effect mode before reach is established and a probable later stage effect mode after reach is established in the special figure fluctuation effect. In the first stage effect mode, the display unit 50a displays the background image G105 for the second stage, but in the second stage mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of the reach is displayed.

  The time-saving effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when the special figure fluctuation effect is performed in the “low-probability high-base game state”, and is an effect mode indicating that the game is in the normal probability state and the time-saving state. In the time-saving effect mode, for example, as shown in FIG. 18B-5, a background image representing the sky (a background image G106 for time-saving) is displayed on the display unit 50a. Further, in the time reduction effect mode, in the special figure variation effect, there are a time reduction first stage effect mode before the reach is established, and a time reduction second stage effect mode after the reach is established. In the early hours reduction mode, the time-saving background image G106 is displayed on the display unit 50a. In the later hours reduction mode, a dedicated background image corresponding to the type of reach is displayed.

  The jackpot effect mode is an effect mode that can be set when a jackpot game is being performed in the “big hit game state”, and is an effect mode indicating that a jackpot game is being performed. In the jackpot effect mode, for example, during the opening of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 18 (C-1), on the display unit 50a, an opening image G107 suggesting the start of the jackpot game or a right urge to right-click A jackpot opening effect in which the hit image G108 is displayed is performed. During the round in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 18 (C-2), a round image G109 indicating the number of rounds and an award ball number image G110 indicating the number of paid out award balls are displayed on the display unit 50a. A round production is performed. During the ending in the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 18 (C-3), on the display unit 50a, an ending image G111 indicating the effect mode set after the jackpot game or the total number of paid out prize balls is indicated. A big hit ending effect in which the total prize ball number image G112 is displayed is performed.

  Note that the effect modes described here are examples or only some, and the types and the like can be changed or added as appropriate.

4-2. Special figure fluctuation production Next, special figure fluctuation production (it is also called simply “variation production”) is explained. When the variable display of the special figure is started, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 changes the special figure variation pattern and the special figure lottery result (the big hit determination result, the big hit symbol type determination result, the reach determination result, The special figure fluctuation effect is executed based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determination result). In the special figure variation effect, the variation display of the effect symbol is performed on the display unit 50a so as to be superimposed on a predetermined background image. In the variation display of the effect symbol, the display stops after the effect symbol fluctuates. That is, after the variation display of the special figure variation time and the effect symbol is performed, the variation is stopped, and the stop display of the effect symbol is performed. Then, the result of the special figure lottery is notified by the stop display of the effect symbol.

  In addition, in the special figure fluctuating effect, in addition to the fluctuating display of the effect design, various kinds of display such as the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, the movable devices 55, 56, 58, the normal button 40, the special button 41, and the like. It is possible to perform other effects using various effect devices. In this case, it is possible to continue another effect even after the stop display of the effect symbol.

4-2-1. Effect design display area As shown in FIG. 19 (A), the display 50a of the image display device 50 has a left effect on the left, center, and right sides of the display 50a divided into three substantially equal portions in the horizontal direction. It is possible to provide a symbol area 50b1, a medium effect symbol area 50b2, and a right effect symbol area 50b3. The left effect symbol area 50b1 is an area for displaying the left effect symbol EZ1 when the effect symbol in the special figure fluctuation effect is stopped and displayed. Similarly, the medium effect design area 50b2 and the right effect design area 50b3 are areas for displaying the medium effect design EZ2 and the right effect design EZ3.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19A, a small symbol region 50c can be provided in one section of the left end (upper left corner) of the upper end of the display unit 50a. The small symbol area 50c is an area where the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are variably displayed when the special figure is variably displayed.

  In FIG. 19A, the left effect symbol area 50b1, the middle effect symbol area 50b2, the right effect symbol area 50b3, and the small symbol area 50c are clearly indicated by a two-dot chain line, but this is the left effect symbol area 50b1. , The middle effect symbol area 50b2, the right effect symbol area 50b3, and the small symbol area 50c, and are not actually displayed. The range of each region can be changed as appropriate.

4-2-2. Normal Fluctuation The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can first perform normal fluctuation in the special figure fluctuation effect. The normal fluctuation functions as an effect indicating that the variable display of the special map has started.

  When the variable display of the special figure is started, for example, as shown in FIG. 19A, the left rendering symbol EZ1, the middle rendering symbol EZ2, and the right rendering symbol EZ3 are stopped and displayed on the display section 50a. The left small symbol KZ1, the small and medium symbol KZ2, and the right small symbol KZ3 are stopped and displayed, and the variable display of the special figure is not performed. As shown in the figure, the fluctuation display of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 is started with the start, and the fluctuation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is started. Then, when the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “normal loss variation”, the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are different as shown in FIG. 19 (C-1). After the temporary stop in the stop mode, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (so-called loose eye) indicating a loss, as shown in FIG. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are simultaneously stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating loss. On the other hand, when the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is a special figure variation pattern having a reach, such as “N loss variation”, as shown in FIG. 19C-2, the left effect symbol EZ1 is displayed. And the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped in the same stop mode, and reach is established. At this time, the fluctuation display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, KZ3 is continuously performed, and the reach effect according to the special figure fluctuation pattern is performed. In addition, the stop order and the stop mode of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 can be appropriately changed.

4-2-3. N-reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform N-reach when reach is established in normal fluctuation. The N-reach is an effect that suggests that the result of the jackpot determination may have been “big hit”, and functions as an effect for causing the player to expect a big hit.

  In the N-reach, as shown in FIG. 20A, the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), and as shown in FIG. Slow down. Then, when the special figure variation pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “N loss variation”, as shown in FIG. The symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 are stopped and displayed. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are simultaneously stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating loss. On the other hand, when the special figure change pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “N big hit change”, as shown in FIG. indicate. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are simultaneously stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating a big hit. In addition, the effect content of N reach is not limited to the slowdown of the medium effect symbol EZ2, and can be changed or added as appropriate.

  Further, regarding the stop patterns of the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 suggesting the loss, the irregularity when the reach is not established is referred to as a “non-reach irregularity”, and the irregularity when the reach is established is referred to as a “reach irregularity”. . How to combine each of the design symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 constituting the non-reach variation eyes (for example, “2.3.1” or “5.8.6” etc.), and each component constituting the reach variation eyes How to combine the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 (for example, “2.1.2” or “5.4.5”) is selected by the effect control microcomputer 121. Also, how to combine each of the design symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 that constitute the stop mode (double eyes) that suggests a jackpot (for example, “2.2.2” or “7 / 7.7”) Is selected by the effect control microcomputer 121 based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol.

4-2-4. SP Reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform SP reach after N reach. SP reach is an effect suggesting that the possibility of the result of the jackpot determination being “big hit” is higher than N reach, and functions as an effect for making the player expect a big hit.

  In SP reach, after N reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 21A, a background image dedicated to SP reach (SP reach background image G113) is displayed on the display unit 50a, and the SP image is displayed at the center of the display unit 50a. An image (SP reach start title image) G1 indicating that the reach has been started is displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 21 (B), a special SP-reach effect (for example, a battle effect) is performed. Then, when the final phase of the SP-reach-only effect is reached, if the special figure change pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “SP big hit change”, as shown in FIG. At 50a, an effect suggesting a jackpot (for example, a display in which the main character (friend character) wins the battle and stands standing) is performed, and the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 indicate a jackpot (a so-called stop mode). Stop and display with a double-eye. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are simultaneously stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating a big hit. On the other hand, when the special figure change pattern of the variable display of the special figure is, for example, “SP loss change”, as shown in FIG. 21C-2, an effect indicating the loss (for example, when the enemy character enters a battle) While the victory is displayed, the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 are stopped and displayed in a stop mode (a so-called broken eye) indicating loss. At this time, the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 are simultaneously stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating loss. It should be noted that the production contents of SP reach can be changed or added as appropriate.

  Here, the possibility that the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 for each reach are stopped in a manner indicating a big hit (big hit expectation) will be described in detail. The jackpot expectation for each reach is determined by an execution probability based on the result of the jackpot determination. For example, the execution probability of N reach is set to 10% when the result of the jackpot determination is "losing", and 100% when the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit". If the result of "Lost" is 4%, and if the result of the jackpot determination is "Big hit", it is set to 100%, and the big hit expectation of SP reach is set higher than the big hit expectation of N reach. It is possible to Further, SP reach A and SP reach B can be executed as SP reach, and the execution probability of SP reach A is set to 2% when the jackpot determination result is “losing”, and the jackpot determination result is “big hit”. If the result of the jackpot determination is "losing", the execution probability of SP reach B is 2%, and if the result of the jackpot determination is "big hit", it is 30%. It is possible to set the jackpot expectation degree of SP reach B higher than the jackpot expectation degree of SP reach A. As described above, by appropriately setting the execution probability according to the result of the jackpot determination, the jackpot expectation degree can be set.

4-2-5. L-reach The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform L-reach after N-reach. L-reach is a production that suggests that the lottery result of the special drawing lottery may have been a "big hit", which is lower than SP reach but higher than N-reach, and is intended to make the player expect big hits. Function as Note that the execution time of the L-reach reach effect is shorter than the reach time of the SP reach reach effect (FIGS. 13 and 14). Therefore, in the reach effect of L reach, for example, a moving image shorter than the reach effect of SP reach is displayed on the display unit 50a. In addition, the content of the reach effect of L reach can be changed suitably. Further, a special figure variation pattern in which the reach effect of the SP reach is developed in an extended manner after the reach effect of the L reach may be provided.

4-3. Reservation Icon Display Area The display unit 50a of the image display device 50 can be provided with a reservation icon display area 50d including four display areas as shown in FIG. The reserved icon display area 50d includes a first display area 50d1, a second display area 50d2, a third display area 50d3, and a fourth display area 50d4. The hold icon HA can be displayed in the display areas 50d1, 50d2, 50d3, and 50d4. For example, when the special figure 1 reservation number is “1”, the reservation icon HA is displayed in the first display area 50d1, and when the special figure 1 reservation number is “2”, the first display area 50d1 The hold icon HA is displayed in the second display area 50d2.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 22A, an icon display area 50e including one display area can be provided near the reserved icon display area 50d. The icon display area 50e can display the icon TA that is the same as or different from the hold icon HA in response to the start of the special figure fluctuation effect.

  It should be noted that the number of display areas constituting the reserved icon display area 50d can be changed as appropriate. Further, the reserved icon display area 50d may be a display area for displaying both the special figure 1 reserved number and the special figure 2 reserved number, or may be a display area for displaying only one of them. Further, it is also possible to provide a configuration in which the reserved icon display area 50d is provided but the icon display area 50e is not provided, or both are not provided.

4-3-1. Reservation Effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a reservation effect in response to a game ball winning in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12. The hold effect can notify the player of the number of special figure 1 hold or special figure 2 hold.

  In the holding effect, when the special game 1 holding number is “0” and the game ball wins in the first starting port 11, the special figure variation effect is started. For example, as shown in FIG. The icon TA is displayed in the display area 50e. Then, when two more game balls win the first starting port 11 during the special figure fluctuation effect, as shown in FIG. 22C, the first display area 50d1 and the second display area of the hold icon display area 50d. The hold icon HA is displayed at 50d2, and the player is notified that the special figure 1 hold number is "2". Thereafter, when the special figure fluctuation effect ends and a new special figure fluctuation effect is started, as shown in FIG. 22D, the hold icon displayed in the first display area 50d1 of the hold icon display area 50d is displayed. HA moves to the icon display area 50e and is displayed as the icon TA. The hold icon HA displayed in the second display area 50d2 of the hold icon display area 50d moves to the first display area 50d1 and is displayed. Then, the player is notified that the special figure 1 reservation number is “1”.

4-4. Notice effect Pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform an notice effect at any timing during the special figure fluctuation effect. The announcement effect is an effect using the image display device 50, the speaker 52, the frame lamp 53, the board lamp 54, the movable devices 55, 56, 58, the input device (the normal button 40, the special button 41), and the like, and the jackpot determination is performed. It is possible to suggest the result and the result of the special figure change pattern determination.

4-4-1. Movable Body Effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a movable body effect using the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 as a notice effect. The movable body effect is an effect for operating the movable devices 55, 56, and 58, and functions as an effect for causing the player to expect a big hit.

  In the movable body effect, for example, when developing from N-reach to SP-reach, as shown in FIG. It is suggested that the lower movable body 56k moves so as to overlap the display unit 50a and develops into SP reach. At this time, an effect image is displayed in a space of the display unit 50a that does not overlap the on-panel movable body 55k and the under-panel movable body 56k. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 23B, the on-panel movable body 55k and the under-panel movable body 56k return to a normal standby state (initial position) and develop into SP reach. This movable body effect is an example of an advanced effect. In addition, the movable body effect is not limited to the suggestion of the development to SP reach, and can be changed or added as appropriate. Further, the operation content of the movable device in the movable body effect can be appropriately changed or added. Further, when the effect does not evolve (for example, in the case of N loss fluctuation), it is also possible to perform a movable body effect as a so-called gaseous effect.

4-4-2. Operation Effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform an operation effect using the normal button 40, the special button 41, and the like as a notice effect. The operation effect is an effect for causing the player to operate the normal button 40, the special button 41, and the like, and functions as an effect for causing the player to expect a big hit.

  In the operation effect, for example, in SP reach, a period (operation effective period) in which the pressing operation of the input device (the special button 41) is effective occurs, and as shown in FIG. In this manner, an effect for prompting the operation of the special button 41 (operation promoting effect) is performed. In the operation promotion effect, the operation promotion image G3 is displayed on the display unit 50a. The operation promotion image G3 includes an image simulating the special button 41 (a special button image G31), an image representing an operation mode (that is, a pressing operation) of the special button 41, and a remaining time of the operation valid period. (Operation effective period remaining time image G33). The operation valid period remaining time image G33 is composed of a generally curved progress bar, and changes with time so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the operation valid period. Thereafter, in response to the pressing operation of the special button 41 during the operation valid period, or after the operation valid period elapses without operating the special button 41 during the operation valid period, as shown in FIG. Then, the on-panel movable device 55 is operated, and the on-panel movable body 55k is moved so as to overlap the display unit 50a, thereby suggesting a jackpot expectation degree. Note that the operation effect is not limited to the operation of the on-panel movable device 55, but can be changed or added as appropriate. Although the operation effect using the special button 41 has been described in detail here, the operation effect using the normal button 40 is executed in the button SU reach which is one of the SP reach.

4-4-3. Pre-reading effect The pachinko gaming machine PY1 can perform a pre-reading effect for a special figure 1 hold or a special figure 2 hold in which a special figure lottery is not performed, as a notice effect. The pre-reading effect functions as an effect for indicating in advance the lottery result of the special figure lottery for the special figure 1 hold or the special figure 2 hold.

  In the pre-reading effect, for example, when the result of the pre-reading determination for the special figure 1 reservation is "big hit", as shown in FIG. May be displayed as “☆”. In addition, when the result of the pre-reading determination is “losing”, the hold icon HA may be displayed as “☆” as a so-called gassing effect. The pre-reading effect can be performed on both or one of the special figure 1 reservation and the special figure 2 reservation. Further, the present invention is not limited to the change of the display mode of the hold icon HA, but can be changed or added as appropriate.

5. Game control by the game control microcomputer 101
Next, game control by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that counters, timers, flags, statuses, buffers, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 are provided in the game RAM 104. The initial value of the counter is “0”, the initial value of the flag is “0”, that is, “OFF”, and the initial value of the status is “1”. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 101 provided on the main control board 100 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 25 from the game ROM 103.

[1. Main control main processing]
When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is powered on, the game control microcomputer 101 provided on the main control board 100 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 25 from the game ROM 103. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, a power-on process (S001) described later is performed.

  Subsequent to the power-on process, the interrupt is prohibited (S002), and the normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S003) is executed. In the ordinary symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S003), the counter values of the various random numbers shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B are updated by adding one. When the counter value of each random number reaches the upper limit value, it returns to “0” and is added again. Note that the initial value of the counter of each random number may be a value other than “0” or may be changed randomly. At least a part of each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

  When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S003) ends, an interrupt is permitted (S004). While the interruption is permitted, the execution of the main timer interruption processing (S005) is enabled. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the gaming CPU 102 at a period of, for example, 4 msec. That is, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. After the main timer interrupt process (S005) is completed and before the next main timer interrupt process (S005) is started, various types of normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) are performed. The process of updating the counter value of the random number is repeatedly executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

[2. Power-on processing]
As shown in FIG. 26, in the power-on process (S001), first, permission setting for access to the gaming RAM 104 is performed (S011). Thereby, writing and reading of information to and from the gaming RAM 104 become possible. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 119 has been operated (whether or not it is ON) (S012). If the RAM clear switch 119 is ON (YES in S012), the process proceeds to step S018. On the other hand, if it is not ON (NO in S012), then it is determined whether or not the power-off flag is ON (S013). The power-off flag is a flag indicating the occurrence of a power-off, and is a flag that is turned on in a power-off monitoring process (see FIG. 32) described later.

  If the power-off flag is not ON (NO in S013), there is a possibility that the power is not normally shut off, so the process proceeds to step S018. On the other hand, if the power-off flag is ON (YES in S013), a checksum is calculated (S014), and this is compared with the checksum calculated at the time of power interruption (see step S2802 in FIG. 32) ( S015). The checksum is a sum calculated by regarding the game information stored in the game RAM 104 as a numerical value. If the checksum values do not match (NO in S015), the process proceeds to step S018 because the storage content of the gaming RAM 104 is not normal. On the other hand, if the checksum values match (YES in S015), it is determined that the storage contents of the gaming RAM 104 are normal, and the flow proceeds to step S016.

  In step S016, the setting of the work area of the gaming RAM 104 at the time of power recovery is managed. In this setting process, the power recovery time information is read from the gaming ROM 103, and the power recovery time information is set in the work area of the gaming RAM 104. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 101 turns off the power-off flag (S017), and proceeds to step S021.

  On the other hand, in step S018, all the game information stored in the game RAM 104 is cleared (S018). Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 101 performs an initial setting of a work area of the game RAM 104 (S019). In this initialization process, the initialization information read from the gaming ROM 103 is set in the work area of the gaming RAM 104. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a RAM clear notification command for notifying the sub control board 120 that the RAM has been cleared (S020), and proceeds to step S021.

  In step S021, the game control microcomputer 101 performs a process of setting a power-on command. In this processing, a power-on command to be output to the sub-control board 120 after a lapse of a predetermined time (3 seconds in this embodiment) is set. Specifically, a predetermined time until a power-on command is output is set in a timer, and the subtraction of the time set in the timer is started. When the value of the subtracted timer becomes "0", it means that a predetermined time has elapsed, so that a power-on command is set in a predetermined output buffer of the game RAM 104. As a result, the set power-on command is output to the sub-control board 120 in an output process (S101) described later. After the power-on command setting process (S021), in step S022, as other initial settings, for example, setting of the gaming CPU 102, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are performed. Finish the process.

[3. Main timer interrupt processing]
Next, the main timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 27, in the main timer interrupt process (S005), first, an output process (S101) is executed. In the output process (S101), a command or the like set in an output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the main control board 100 in each process described below is output to the sub control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

  In the input process (S102) performed after the output process (S101), the game control microcomputer 101 captures a detection signal from, for example, a lower plate full switch that detects the fullness of the lower plate 35, and performs the game as lower plate full data. In the output buffer of the RAM 104 for use.

  The next ordinary symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S103) is the same as the ordinary symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the updating process of the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B is performed during the execution period of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and during the other period (the main timer interrupt process (S005)). After the end of S005), a period until the next main-side timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

  Subsequent to the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the game control microcomputer 101 performs a sensor detection process (S104), subsequently performs a normal operation process (S105), and further performs a special operation process (S106). Do. The sensor detection processing, the normal operation processing, and the special operation processing will be described later.

  Following the special operation processing (S106), a specific area sensor detection processing (S107) is performed. In the specific area sensor detection processing (S107), it is determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 16a. The V valid period is a period set in step S2206 in the special electric auditors product process (see FIG. 31) described later. In the game state setting process (step S2221) in the special electric auditors product process, if the V flag is ON, the probability change flag is turned ON. Thereby, the gaming state after the jackpot game is controlled to the high probability state.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a power-off monitoring process (S108), which will be described later, further executes other processes (S109), and ends the main timer interrupt process (S005). As other processing (S109), updating of a timer provided in the game RAM 104 is performed. As another process (S109), a payout control process of paying out a prize ball to a player is performed. In the payout control processing, a prize ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control board 170 in accordance with the winning of the game ball to each winning port. That is, the payout control board 170 pays out prize balls based on the prize ball request signal.

  Then, the game control microcomputer 101 repeatedly executes the processing of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process until the interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102 next (see FIG. 25), and the interrupt pulse is input. (After about 4 msec), the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed again. In the output process (S101) of the main timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the command set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in the previous main timer interrupt process (S005). Etc. are output.

[3-1. Sensor detection processing]
In the sensor detection process (S104), as shown in FIG. 28, first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the general winning opening 10, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the general winning opening sensor 10a ( S201). If the game ball has not won the general winning opening 10 (NO in S201), the process proceeds to step S204. If the game ball has won the general winning opening 10 (YES in S201), the general winning opening prize ball Processing is performed (S202). In the general winning opening prize ball processing, the number of winning balls (for example, “3”) corresponding to the winning in the general winning opening 10 is added to the prize ball counter for the general winning opening 10. Further, following the general winning opening prize ball processing (S202), a general winning opening prize ball command is set (S203). The general winning opening prize ball command includes the number of prize balls according to winning in the general winning opening 10 and the like.

  In step S204, it is determined whether or not a game ball has passed through the gate 13, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 13a (S204). If the game ball has passed through the gate 13 (YES in S204), a gate passing process (S205) is performed. In the gate passing process, the normal symbols are held on condition that the number of ordinary symbols on hold (the number of ordinary symbols on hold, specifically, the value of a counter provided in the game RAM 104 for counting the number of ordinary symbols on hold) is not 4 or more. In addition to adding “1” to the number of reserved balls, a general-purpose-related random number is acquired, and the value is stored in a storage area of the general-purpose-reservation storage unit 106 of the gaming RAM 104 corresponding to the current number of ordinary design-reserved balls. . On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the gate 13 (NO in S204), the process passes the gate passing process (S205) and proceeds to step S206.

  In step S206, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second starting port 12, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second starting port sensor 12a (S206). If the game ball has not won the second starting port 12 (NO in S206), the process proceeds to step S212. If the game ball has won the second starting port 12 (YES in S206), the second start is started. Mouth ball processing is performed (S207). In the second starting port prize ball processing, the number of prize balls (for example, “4”) corresponding to winning in the second starting port 12 is added to the prize ball counter for the second starting port 12. Further, following the second starting opening prize ball processing (S207), a second starting opening prize ball command is set (S208). The second starting port prize ball command includes the number of prize balls according to the winning in the second starting port 12 and the like. Subsequently, the number of special figure 2 reserved balls (the number of the second special figure reserved, specifically, the value of the counter for counting the number of the second special figure reserved provided in the game RAM 104) reaches 4 (upper limit number). Is determined (S209). If the number of reserved special figure 2 balls has reached 4 (YES in S209), the process proceeds to step S212, but if the number of reserved special figure 2 balls is less than 4 (NO in S209), the special In FIG. 2, 1 is added to the number of reserved balls (S210).

  Subsequently, a special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S211) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S211), each value of the special symbol random number, the jackpot symbol type random number, the reach random number, and the special figure variation pattern random number according to the special figure 2 is acquired (that is, the random number shown in FIG. 10B). A numerical value group is acquired), and the obtained random numbers are stored in a storage area of the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b corresponding to the current number of special figure 2 reservation balls in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b.

  In the following step S212, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a game ball has won the first starting port 11, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first starting port sensor 11a (S212). . If a game ball has not been won in the first starting port 11 (NO in S212), the process proceeds to step S218. Mouth ball processing is performed (S213). In the first starting port prize ball processing, the number of prize balls (for example, “4”) corresponding to the winning in the first starting port 11 is added to the prize ball counter for the first starting port 11. Further, following the first starting opening prize ball processing (S213), the first starting opening prize ball command is set (S214). The first starting port prize ball command includes the number of prize balls according to winning in the first starting port 11 and the like. Subsequently, the number of special figure 1 reserved balls (the number of the first special figure reserved, specifically, the value of the counter for counting the number of the first special figure reserved provided in the game RAM 104) reaches 4 (upper limit number). Is determined (S215). If the number of reserved special figure 1 balls has reached 4 (YES in S215), the process proceeds to step S218. If the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is less than 4 (NO in S215), the special "1" is added to the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 (S216).

  Subsequently, a special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S217) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S217), similar to the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S211), the special symbol random number, the jackpot symbol type random number, the reach random number, and the special figure variation pattern random number according to the special figure 1 (That is, the random number group shown in FIG. 10 (B) is acquired), and the acquired random numbers are stored in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 105a according to the current special figure 1 number of reserved balls. 1 is stored in the storage area of the hold storage unit 105a.

  In a succeeding step S218, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 14 and the second special winning opening 15), that is, the first special winning opening sensor 14a and the second special winning opening sensor 15a. It is determined whether or not a game ball has been detected (S218). If the game ball has not won the special winning opening (NO in S218), the process proceeds to step S221.If the game ball has won the special winning opening (YES in S218), the special winning opening prize ball processing is performed. Perform (S219). In the special winning opening prize ball processing, the number of prize balls (for example, “14”) according to the winning in the special winning opening is added to the prize ball counter for the special winning opening. Further, following the special winning opening prize ball processing (S219), a special winning opening prize ball command is set (S220). The special winning opening prize ball command includes the number of prize balls according to the winning in the special winning opening.

  In a succeeding step S221, it is determined whether or not a discharged ball from the game area 6 is generated, that is, whether or not a discharged ball is detected by the discharge sensor 30a (S221). If no ejected ball has been generated (NO in S221), the process is terminated. If an ejected ball has occurred (YES in S221), an ejection command is set (S222). Each prize ball command and ejection command set in the sensor detection process are output to the sub-control board 120 in the next output process (S101).

[3-2. Normal operation processing]
In the normal operation process (S105), a normal symbol standby process, a normal symbol variation process, a normal symbol determination process, and an auxiliary game control process are sequentially performed. Then, the command generated in each process is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104.

  The normal symbol standby process is a process that is performed during standby in which the variable display of the normal symbol and the auxiliary game are not performed. In the ordinary symbol standby process, a hit determination is made based on the ordinary symbol random numbers stored in the ordinary symbol holding storage unit 106. In addition, the general figure fluctuation pattern is determined based on the current game state to determine the general figure fluctuation pattern. Then, a general figure change start command including information on the result of the hit determination and the general figure change pattern is generated. Then, based on the determined time-varying time associated with the determined time-varying variation pattern, the general-purpose display 82 is caused to start variable display of the time-varying figure.

  The normal symbol change process is a process performed during the variable display of a normal symbol. In the ordinary symbol change process, the stoppage of the ordinary figure is performed based on the hit determination result in response to the elapse of the ordinary figure change time from the start of the variable display of the ordinary figure being executed. Then, a general figure change stop command indicating the end of the variable display of the general figure is generated.

  The normal symbol determination process is a process performed when a normal symbol is stopped and displayed. In the normal symbol confirmation process, the stop-displayed general symbol is a hit symbol in response to the elapse of a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) from the start of the stop display of the running general symbol. It is determined whether or not there is. If the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is started based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table, and an auxiliary game start command indicating the start of the auxiliary game is generated.

  The auxiliary game control process is a process performed when the auxiliary game is being performed. In the auxiliary game control process, the auxiliary game is controlled based on the current game state and the auxiliary game control table. Further, an auxiliary game control command is generated according to the result of the processing.

[3-3. Special operation processing]
In the special operation process (S106), as shown in FIG. 29, the process relating to the special figure display 81 and the special winning device (the first special winning device 14D and the second special winning device 15D) is divided into four stages. “Special operation status 1, 2, 3, 4” is assigned to each stage. When the “special operation status” is “1” (YES in S1301), the game control microcomputer 101 performs a special symbol standby process (S1302), and the “special operation status” is “2”. In this case (NO in S1301, YES in S1303), the special symbol variation processing (S1304) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "3" (NO in S1301, S1303, YES in S1305) If the "special operation status" is "4" (NO in all of S1301, S1303, and S1305), the special electric auditors product process (S1307) is performed. Note that the special operation status is “1” in the initial setting.

  In the special symbol standby process (S1302), the random number value such as the jackpot random number acquired in the sensor detection process (see FIG. 28) is determined using a predetermined determination table (see FIGS. 12, 13, and 14). Then, a special symbol variation display for notifying the result of the jackpot lottery is started, and the special operation status is set to “2”. The special symbol waiting process (S1302) will be described later in detail.

  In the special symbol change processing (S1304), it is determined whether or not the change time of the special symbol has elapsed, and when it has elapsed, the special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the change stop command is set in the output buffer, and the special operation status is set. Set to “3”.

  In the special symbol determination process (S1306), it is determined whether or not the stopped special symbol is a big hit symbol, and if it is a big hit symbol, the special operation status is set to "4" to execute the special electric accessory processing. . At this time, the jackpot opening command is set in the output buffer. If it is not a big symbol, the special operation status is set to "1" to execute the special symbol standby process again. In the special symbol determination process (S1306), in order to manage the control period of the high probability state, if the probable variable flag is ON, the value of the probable variable counter is decremented by 1 and if it becomes "0", the probable variable flag is turned off. I do. Also, in order to manage the control period of the time-saving state (that is, the high base state), if the time-saving flag is ON, the value of the time-saving counter is decremented by 1 and if it becomes "0", the time-saving flag is turned OFF. In addition, when the special operation status is set to “4”, if the probable change flag or the time saving flag is ON, it is returned to OFF. That is, during the big hit game, the game is controlled to the low-probability low-base state.

  In the special electric accessory processing (S1307), the first large winning opening 14 and the second large winning opening 15 are opened according to a predetermined opening pattern (opening time and number of times of opening, see FIG. 16) according to the type of the winning jackpot. Play a jackpot game (special game). The special electric accessory processing (S1307) will be described later in detail.

[3-3-1. Special symbol standby processing]
In the special symbol standby processing (S1302), as shown in FIG. 30, first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the second starting port 12 (that is, the number of reserved special figure 2 balls) is “0” (S1401). ). If the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is “0” (YES in S1401), that is, if there is no storage of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning in the second starting port 12, the first starting It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 11 (that is, the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1) is “0” (S1407). If the number of reserved balls in special figure 1 is also “0” (YES in S1407), that is, if there is no storage of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning in the first starting port 11, Finish the process.

  If the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is not “0” in step S1401 (NO in S1401), that is, the storage of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning in the second starting port 12 (reservation information of the special figure 2) If there is one or more, special figure 2 big hit determination processing (S1402) and special figure 2 change pattern selection processing (S1403) are performed.

  In the special figure 2 big hit determination process (S1402), a big hit random number value is read, and a big hit determination is made based on a big hit determination table (see FIG. 12A) corresponding to the current gaming state. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the random number value of the hit type is read, and the hit type is determined based on the hit type determination table (see FIG. 12B). Then, the special figure stop symbol data corresponding to the hit type is set in a special figure buffer provided in the game RAM 104. If the result of the hit determination is "losing", the special figure stop symbol data corresponding to the missing symbol is set in the special figure buffer.

  In the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403), a variation pattern random number value is read, and a variation pattern is selected based on the special figure variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 14). In this process, in the case where the result of the above-mentioned hit / fail determination is “losing”, the reach random number is read out, and based on the reach determination table (see FIG. 12 (C)), the fluctuation pattern of the reach-losing variation is obtained. Or the variation pattern of the loss without reach.

  As shown in FIG. 14, if the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined. Further, when reaching, it is determined whether the reach is a normal reach or a super reach (SP reach) (see the remarks column in FIG. 14). The SP reach is a reach having a longer fluctuating time after the reach than the normal reach, and the distribution ratio of the table is set so that the winning expectation (the expectation for the jackpot winning) is higher than the normal reach. In the present embodiment, SP reach is evolved through normal reach.

  Returning to FIG. 30, following the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing (S1403), the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the special figure 2 reserved ball count by one (S1404). Then, the storage location (storage area) of the various counter values in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b is shifted by one to the side where it is read from the current position, and corresponds to the fourth reservation in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 105b. The storage area (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S1405). In this way, the second special drawing reservation is digested in the order in which the reservations are retained.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a special figure 2 change start process (S1406), and ends this process. In the special figure 2 change start process (S1406), the special operation status is set to “2” and a change start command is set, and the change display of the second special symbol is started. The change start command (also referred to as the special figure 2 change start command) set in the special figure 2 change start processing (S1406) includes the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 2 big hit determination processing (S1402). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern (information including fluctuation time information) set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) are included.

  Also, if the special figure 2 reserved ball number is “0” but the special figure 1 reserved ball number is not “0” (YES in S1401 and NO in S1407), If there is at least one storage of the random number counter value group (reservation information of Toku-zu 1) obtained due to winning at the 1st opening 11, Toku-zu 1 big hit determination processing (S 1408) and Toku-zu 1 fluctuation A pattern selection process (S1409) is performed. The special figure 1 big hit determination processing (S1408) is the same processing as the special figure 2 big hit determination processing (S1402), and thus the description is omitted. In addition, the special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing (S1409) is the same processing as the special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing (S1403), and a description thereof will be omitted.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 101 decrements the special figure 1 reserved ball count by one (S1410). Then, the storage location (storage area) of the various counter values in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 105a is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, The storage area to be read (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S1411). In this way, the first special map reservation is digested in the order in which the reservations are retained.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes the special figure 1 change start process (S1412), and ends the present process. In the special figure 1 change start process (S1412), the special operation status is set to "2" and a change start command is set, and the change display of the first special symbol is started. The change start command (also called special figure 1 change start command) set in the special figure 1 change start processing (S1412) includes the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 big hit determination processing (S1408). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409) (information including information on the fluctuation time) are included.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the change display of the special symbol based on the first special figure reservation is performed only when the second special figure reservation is “0” (YES in S1401). That is, the second special map reservation is consumed prior to the first special figure reservation. In the present embodiment, the lottery based on the second special figure reservation is more likely to win a jackpot with a large profit for the player than the lottery based on the first special figure reservation.

[3-3-2. Special electric accessory processing]
In the special electric auditors product process (S1307), as shown in FIG. 31, first, it is determined whether or not the big hit end flag is ON (S2201). The big hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of all the big winning devices (the first big winning device 14D and the second big winning device 15D) has been completed in the running big hit game.

  If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2201), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 14 or the second special winning opening 15) is being opened (that is, whether or not the special winning device is being opened). Is determined (S2202). If it is not open (NO in S2202), it is determined whether the time to open the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 14 or the second special winning opening 15) has been reached, that is, the first time after the opening time of the jackpot has elapsed. It is determined whether or not the opening start time has been reached in the round game, or whether or not the interval time (closing time) until the once closed large winning opening has been reopened has reached the opening start time (S2203). ).

  If the decision result in the step S2203 is NO, the process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S2203 is YES, it is determined whether or not the currently executing big hit game is a big hit game as a V long big hit (S2204). If it is not a V-long jackpot, the process proceeds to step S2207. If it is a V-long jackpot, it is determined whether or not it is time to start a 16th round of opening the second winning port 15 (S2205). If it is not time to start the 16th round (NO in S2205), the process directly proceeds to step S2207. On the other hand, if it is time to start the 16th round (YES in S2205), the V validity period setting processing (S2206) is performed.

  In the V validity period setting process (S2206), during the opening of the second special winning opening 15 and several seconds after the closing of the second special winning opening 15 in the 16th round of the V long jackpot, the game ball of the specific area sensor 16a is used. It is set to a V valid period for which detection is determined to be valid. In the present embodiment, the other period (including when the big hit game is not executed) is set to the V invalid period in which the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 16a is invalid. Here, determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 16a is valid means that the V flag is turned on based on the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 16a. Determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 16a is invalid means that the V flag is not turned on even if the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 16a. The reason why the V validity period includes several seconds after the closing of the second special winning opening 15 is that the game ball may win the second special winning opening 15 immediately before the closing of the second special winning opening 15. Is taken into account.

  That is, in the present embodiment, the V flag is turned ON only when V passing (the passing of the game ball to the specific area 16) is detected during the V valid period, and the V flag is detected when V passing is detected outside the V valid period (during the V invalid period). Is not turned on. By doing so, the V flag is not turned on based on the V passage caused by the wrongdoing, that is, the state is not controlled to the high probability state.

  In step S2207, the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 14 or the second special winning opening 15) is opened according to the opening pattern according to the type of the big hit. In addition, the distribution member 16k is always moving with a constant operation from the start of the round game of the 16th round. In the V-long jackpot opening pattern (V-long opening pattern), in the 16th round, the VAT opening / closing member 15k is opened so that the game ball that has won the second big winning opening 15 can pass through the specific area 16 with a margin. On the other hand, in the V-short jackpot release pattern (V-short release pattern), in the 16th round, the VAT opening / closing member 15k is opened so that it is almost impossible to win the second big winning opening 15. Further, in the V short opening pattern, the opening of the VAT opening / closing member 15k with respect to the operation of the distribution member 16k is performed so that the game ball cannot pass through the specific area 16 even if the game ball can win the second special winning opening 15. Timing is set.

  In a succeeding step S2208, a round designation command transmission determination process is performed. In the round designation command transmission determination processing (S2208), it is determined whether or not the opening of the special winning opening in step S2207 is the first opening during one round game. A round designation command including information on the number of rounds is set in an output buffer of the game RAM 104. In this embodiment, a large winning opening is not opened a plurality of times during one round game. Therefore, in this step S2208, the round designation command is always set.

  In step S2202 of the special electric accessory processing (FIG. 31), if the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 14 or the second special winning opening 15) is being opened (YES in S2202), the closing condition of the special winning opening is determined. It is determined whether or not is established (S2209). In the present embodiment, the closing condition is that the number of winnings to the special winning opening in the round game has reached a prescribed maximum winning number (8 in this embodiment), or the time for closing the special winning opening. One of the conditions (that is, a predetermined opening time (see FIG. 16) has elapsed since the opening of the special winning opening) has been satisfied. Then, if the closing condition of the special winning opening is not satisfied (NO in S2209), the processing is ended.

  On the other hand, if the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied (YES in S2209), the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 14 or the second special winning opening 15) is closed (closed) ( S2210). Then, when one round game is completed by closing step S2210 (YES in S2211), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2212), and whether or not the value of the round counter is “0” A determination is made (S2213). If it is not "0" (NO in S2213), the process is terminated as it is to start the next round game. The round counter is a counter for counting the number of round games executed, and is set to “16” at the start of execution of the big hit game.

  On the other hand, if the value of the round counter is “0” in step S2213 (YES in S2213), a jackpot ending command is set as a jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game (S2214), and the jackpot ending is started ( S2215). Then, the jackpot end flag is set and the process ends (S2216).

  If the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2201 (YES in S2201), since the last round has been completed, it is determined whether the jackpot ending time has elapsed (S2217), and the ending time has elapsed. If not (NO in S2217), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2217), the big hit end flag is turned off (S2218), the big hit flag is turned off (S2219), and the special operation status is set to “1” (S2220). As a result, in the next main timer interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1302) is executed again as the special operation process (FIG. 29). Thereafter, a game state setting process (S2221) is performed, and the present process ends.

  In the game state setting process (S2221), it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON. If the V flag is ON, the probability change flag and the time saving flag are turned ON, and the V flag is turned OFF. Then, “160” is set in the probability change counter and the time reduction counter. As a result, the game state after the current big hit game becomes a highly accurate and high base state. On the other hand, if the V flag is not ON, the time reduction flag is turned ON and "100" is set in the time reduction counter. As a result, the game state after the current big hit game becomes a low-probability high base state.

[3-4. Power-off monitoring process]
In the power-off monitoring process (S108), as shown in FIG. 32, it is first determined whether or not a power-off signal has been input (S2801), and if there is no input (NO in S2801), the process ends. The power-off signal is a signal that is input to the game control microcomputer 101 when the power supply voltage starts to decrease due to the power interruption. If a power-off signal is input in step S2801 (YES in S2801), a checksum is calculated and stored in a predetermined storage area of the gaming RAM 104 (S2802), and a power-off flag is turned on (S2803). Performs a loop process without returning to the main timer interrupt process (FIG. 27).

  The commands generated by the game control microcomputer 101 in each process can be added or changed as appropriate.

6. Effect Control by Effect Control Microcomputer 121 Next, the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that counters, timers, flags, statuses, buffers, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 are provided in the effect RAM 124. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 121 provided on the sub-control board 120 reads out and executes the sub-control main process program shown in FIG.

[1. Sub-control main processing]
As shown in FIG. 33, in the sub-control main process, first, a CPU initialization process is performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization processing (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, effect CPU 122 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are performed. Subsequently, it is determined whether the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the effect RAM 124 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO, the effect RAM 124 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to step S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4001), that is, if the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the effect RAM 124 are normally maintained, a RAM clear notification command is subsequently received. It is determined whether or not there is (S4011). If the RAM clear notification command has been received (YES in S4011), the gaming RAM 104 on the main control board 100 has been cleared. Therefore, the effect RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120 is cleared (S4003), and the process proceeds to step S4004. On the other hand, if the RAM clear notification command has not been received (NO in S4011), the process proceeds to step S4004 without clearing the effect RAM 124. When the effect RAM 124 is initialized, the values of various flags, statuses, counters, and the like are reset. Also, these steps are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter.

  In step S4004, the interrupt is prohibited. Next, a random number update process is performed (S4005). In the random number update process (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. The random number for effect determination includes a random number for determining a variable effect pattern for determining a variable effect pattern, a random number for announcement effect determination for determining various announcement effects, and an effect symbol determination for determining a stop mode of the effect symbol. There are random numbers for use. The method of updating the random numbers can be the same as the method of updating the random numbers performed by the main control board 100 described above. At the time of updating, instead of adding random numbers one by one, two may be added. This is the same in the random number updating process performed by the main control board 100 described above.

  When the random number update process (S4005) ends, a command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the sub-control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140. Upon receiving the command, the image control board 140 uses the image display device 50 in accordance with the command to perform various effects (effect design variation effects, jackpot effects associated with jackpot games (opening effects, round effects, ending effects), customer waiting effects, and the like. ). The sub-control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 52 via the sound control circuit 161 as the various effects are performed by the image control board 140, and outputs the frame lamp 53 and the board via the lamp control circuit 151. The lamp 54 emits light (executes various light emission effects by light emission), and the movable devices 55, 56, and 58 operate (executes various movable object effects by operation). In this way, various effects (such as special figure fluctuation effect, hold effect, operation effect, look-ahead effect, jackpot game effect, customer waiting effect, effect mode control, etc.) are realized. The effect control microcomputer 121 subsequently permits an interrupt (S4007). Thereafter, steps S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) can be executed.

[2. Receive interrupt processing]
When the strobe signal (STB signal) is turned on, that is, when the strobe signal sent from the main control board 100 is input to the external INT input section of the effect control microcomputer 121, the reception interrupt processing (S4008) performs another interrupt. This process is executed prior to the processes (S4009, S4010). As shown in FIG. 34, in the reception interruption process (S4008), various commands transmitted from the main control board 100 are stored in the reception buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S4101).

[3.1 ms timer interrupt processing]
The 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009) is executed each time an interrupt pulse of 1 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 120. As shown in FIG. 35, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, an input process (S4201) is performed. In the input process (S4201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on detection signals from the normal button detection switch 40a, the special button detection switch 41a, and the select button detection switch 42a.

  Subsequently, a lamp data output process (S4202) is performed. In the lamp data output process (S4202), the lamp data generated in the lamp process (S4302) in the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later and other processes is controlled by the lamp in order to make the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 53 emit light at a timing suitable for the effect. Output to the circuit 151. That is, the panel lamp 54 and the frame lamp 53 emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the lamp data.

  Next, drive control processing (S4203) is performed. In the drive control process (S4203), drive data (data for driving the movable devices 55, 56, 58) is created or output in order to drive each of the movable devices 55, 56, 58 at a timing suitable for the effect. I do. That is, the movable devices 55, 56, 58 are driven in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data.

  Then, a watchdog timer process (S4204) for resetting the watchdog timer is performed, and the process ends.

[4.10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is executed each time a 10 msec cycle interrupt pulse is input to the sub-control board 120. As shown in FIG. 36, in the 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010), first, a received command analysis processing (S4301) described later is performed. Next, a ramp process (S4302) is performed. In the lamp processing (S4302), the control unit performs creation of lamp data (data for controlling light emission of the board lamp 54 and the frame lamp 53), time management of the light emission effect, and the like. Subsequently, a voice control process (S4303) is performed. In the voice control processing (S4303), the generation of voice data (data for controlling the output of voice from the speaker 52), the output to the voice control circuit 161 and the time management of voice effects are performed. As a result, sound suitable for the effect to be performed is output from the speaker 52 at the set volume.

  Next, a difference number process (S4304) described later is performed. The difference number process (S4304) is a process capable of calculating a difference between the number of game balls used by the player in the game and the number of game balls obtained by the player in the game. Then, other processing such as updating the effect determination random number is executed (S4305), and this processing ends.

[4-1. Receive command analysis processing]
As shown in FIG. 37, in the received command analysis processing (S4301), first, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a fluctuation start command has been received from the main control board 100 (S4401). An effect start process (S4402) is performed. In the fluctuation effect start processing (S4402), the fluctuation start command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the effect design, the fluctuation effect pattern, the selection of the notice effect, etc. are performed, and the fluctuation effect start command for starting the fluctuation effect is issued. It is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. The image control board 140 that has received the variable effect start command reads a predetermined effect image from the image ROM 142 and performs a variable effect on the display unit 50 a of the image display device 50. The effect control microcomputer 121 of the present embodiment may select a variable effect pattern or the like based on a difference number described later.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 100 (S4403), and if so, performs a fluctuation effect end process (S4404). In the fluctuation effect ending process (S4404), the fluctuation stop command is analyzed, and a fluctuation effect end command for ending the fluctuation effect is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 based on the analysis result. The image control board 140 that has received the fluctuation effect end command definitely stops and displays the effect symbol EZ (that is, displays the effect symbol EZ in a state where the fluctuation speed is zero). It should be noted that stopping and displaying the effect symbol EZ definitely is referred to as fixed stop, and the timing of the fixed stop is referred to as the symbol fixed time.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether an opening command has been received from the main control board 100 (S4405), and if so, performs an opening effect selection process (S4406). In the opening effect selection process (S4406), the opening command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, a pattern (contents) of the opening effect to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game is selected. Then, an opening effect start command for starting an opening effect in the selected opening effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a round designation command has been received from the main control board 100 (S4407), and if so, performs a round effect selection process (S4408). In the round effect selection process (S4408), a pattern (contents) of a round effect (open game effect) to be executed during the round game of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result of the round designation command. Then, a round effect start command for starting a round effect in the selected round effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 100 (S4409), and if so, performs an ending effect selection process (S4410). In the ending effect selection process (S4410), the ending command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, an ending effect pattern (content) to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game is selected. Then, an ending effect start command for starting an ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a prize ball command has been received from the main control board 100 (S4411). The prize ball command here is set based on the presence of a prize ball in the sensor detection process (S104). Mouth ball commands are included. If the award ball command has not been received (NO in S4411), the flow proceeds to step S4413. On the other hand, if the award ball command has been received (YES in S4411), the number of award balls indicated by the received award ball command is added to the award ball counter. That is, the value of the prize ball counter indicates the number of prize balls paid out by the payout control board 170.

  In subsequent step S4413, effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an ejection command has been received from main control board 100 (S4413). If the ejection command has not been received (NO in S4413), the flow advances to step S4415. On the other hand, if the ejection command has been received (YES in S4413), the ejection counter is incremented. As described above, the ejection command is a command set when there is a game ball ejected from the game area 6 in the sensor detection process (S104). That is, the value of the discharge counter indicates the number of game balls discharged from the game area 6.

  In a succeeding step S4415, as other processing (S4415), processing based on a received command other than the above-described command (for example, a game state status value indicating a current game state based on a game state designation command for grasping a game state is set). Setting process, etc.) to end the received command analysis process.

[4-2. Difference processing]
As shown in FIG. 38, the effect control microcomputer 121 first performs a difference number calculation process (S5001) in the difference number process (S4304). The difference number calculation process (S5001) is a process of calculating a difference number that is a difference between the number of game balls used by a player in a game and the number of game balls obtained by the player in the game. That is, the difference number is a number indicating the increase / decrease number of balls held by the player accompanying the game. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the difference number is calculated by subtracting the value of the discharge counter from the value of the prize ball counter. Therefore, the difference number is an index value that is calculated based on the number of game balls ejected from the game area 6 and that indicates the number of balls that are reduced due to the game.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the difference number is smaller than the caution threshold (S5002). If the difference number is not less than the caution threshold (NO in S5002), the process proceeds to step S5004. On the other hand, if the difference number is smaller than the caution threshold (YES in S5002), an inset caution image is displayed (S5003). Specifically, an inset image command for starting the display of the inset image is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. The image control board 140 that has received the immersion caution image command reads the predetermined effect image from the image ROM 142 and displays the immersion caution image on the display unit 50 a of the image display device 50. The displayed inset caution image may be hidden after a predetermined time has elapsed. It should be noted that the immersion attention image in the present embodiment is an image that can prompt the player to pay attention to being too immersed in the game. In the present embodiment, the caution threshold is set to -7500. Details of the inset caution image will be described later.

  In the following step S5004, it is determined whether or not the player is operating the pachinko gaming machine PY1 (S5004). Whether or not the player is operating is determined based on whether or not the operable operation unit is being operated by the player. Specifically, it is possible to determine whether or not the player is performing a game operation in which the player fires a game ball toward the game area 6 by a detection signal of the touch switch 72a that can detect a contact of the handle 72k by the player. It is. That is, based on the detection signal of the touch switch 72a, it is determined whether or not the player is playing a game with the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Further, for example, based on detection signals of the normal button detection switch 40a, the special button detection switch 41a, and the select button detection switch 42a, it is determined whether or not the player is operating each of the normal button 40, the special button 41, and the select button 42. Can be determined.

  Then, if the player is operating (YES in S5004), the non-operation time is set in the non-operation timer (S5005), and this processing ends. On the other hand, if the player is not operating (NO in S5004), it is determined whether or not the non-operation timer is “0” (S5006). If the non-operation timer is “0” (YES in S5006), the award ball counter and the discharge counter are updated to “0” (S5007, S5008), and this processing ends. On the other hand, if the non-operation timer is not “0” (NO in S5006), the non-operation timer is decremented (S5009), and this processing ends. In addition, the time of the non-operation timer can be set to a time at which the player can determine that the game has been interrupted or ended. In the present embodiment, the non-operation timer is set to 15 minutes. However, the non-operation timer is only required to be a time during which it can be determined that the game has been interrupted or ended, and is not limited to 15 minutes.

  Here, an example of transition of the difference number when a game is played on the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 39, the vertical axis represents the difference number calculated by the difference number calculation process (S5001), and the horizontal axis represents time. In the example of FIG. 39, the time from time t0 to time t1 is the time during which the first player is playing, and the time from time t2 to time t5 is the time during which the second player is playing. The game state at the time t0 when the first player starts the game is a “low-probability low-base game state”. The first player has finished the game without winning the jackpot, and the second player has won the jackpot by the end of the game.

  Then, in the present pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the state in which the first player has started the game at time t0 and has not won the jackpot continues, as shown in FIG. 39, the relationship between the difference number and the time Indicates a decreasing trend. Actually, the relationship between the difference number and the time is appropriately increased or decreased depending on the winning in the general winning opening 10 or the first starting opening 11 and the discharge from the out opening 19, and a perfect straight line is drawn. Not shown. In this regard, in FIG. 39, the relationship between the actual difference number and time is indicated by an approximate straight line. Then, as shown in FIG. 39, when the game is continuously performed in a state where the first player has not won the jackpot, the difference number shows a decreasing tendency with the passage of time.

  The time from time t1 when the first player finishes the game to time t2 when the second player starts the game is set based on the absence of the operation by the player (YES in S5004). The time is longer than the time of the timer (S5005). Therefore, when the game is started at the time t2, the prize ball counter and the discharge counter are updated to “0”, and the difference number is “0”. Thereafter, with the game of the second player who started the game at time t2, the difference number increases and decreases as shown in FIG. Note that the first player and the second player may be different persons, or may be the same person. That is, FIG. 39 may be a case where the same player resumes the game at time t2 after the game is interrupted at time t1 and a break is taken.

7. Features of pachinko gaming machine PY1 Hereinafter, features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described in detail. One of the features of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is that it is possible to perform an effect based on a decrease in the number of balls possessed by the game.

  As described above, the game control microcomputer 101 of the present embodiment outputs a discharge command to the game RAM 104 when a game ball discharged from the game area 6 occurs in the sensor detection process (S104, see FIG. 28). Set in buffer. Further, in the sensor detection processing (S104, see FIG. 28), the general winning opening 10, the second starting opening 12, the first starting opening 11, and the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 14, the second big winning opening 15). When a winning is generated, a prize ball command corresponding to each winning is set. The set ejection command and each prize ball command are then output to the sub-control board 120 in the output process (S101) of the main timer interrupt process (S005, see FIG. 27).

  Further, in the received command analysis process (S4301, see FIG. 37), the effect control microcomputer 121 of the present embodiment adds the prize ball counter when receiving each prize ball command from the main control board 100 (YES in S4411). (S4412). Further, in the received command analysis process (S4301, see FIG. 37), the effect control microcomputer 121 adds a discharge counter when receiving a discharge command from the main control board 100 (YES in S4413) (S4414). Then, in the difference number process (S4304, see FIG. 38), the difference number is calculated by subtracting the value of the discharge counter from the value of the prize ball counter (S5001). Thus, the difference number can be calculated as described with reference to FIG.

  The effect control microcomputer 121 of the present embodiment can select a variable effect pattern based on the difference number in the variable effect start process (S4402) of the received command analysis process (S4301). That is, when the special figure fluctuation pattern indicated by the received fluctuation start command is “SP jackpot fluctuation” (P01) or “SP loss fluctuation” (P04) (FIG. 13), the effect control microcomputer 121 performs the processing shown in FIG. A variation effect pattern is selected based on the SP variation selection table shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 40, in the case of the SP jackpot variation or the SP loss variation, the selected SP reach includes a normal SP reach and a specific SP reach. Note that both the normal SP reach and the specific SP reach have a jackpot mode and a loss mode. The selection ratio of the normal SP reach and the specific SP reach is different depending on the difference number. That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 can execute either the normal SP reach or the specific SP reach based on the determination using the difference number for the SP variation.

  Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects the normal SP reach (sub-variation pattern XP01) at a rate of 90% when the special figure variation pattern is the SP jackpot variation and the difference number is −2500 or more, The specific SP reach (sub-variation pattern XP02) is selected at a rate of 10%. When the special figure variation pattern is the SP jackpot variation and the difference number is in the range from −2501 to −7500, the normal SP reach (sub variation pattern XP01) is selected at a rate of 10%, and the specific SP reach is selected. (Sub variation pattern XP02) is selected at a rate of 90%. Further, when the special figure variation pattern is the SP jackpot variation and the difference number is −7501 or less, the normal SP reach (sub variation pattern XP01) is selected at a rate of 90%, and the specific SP reach (sub variation pattern XP02) is selected. At a rate of 10%.

  That is, while the difference number is in the range of −2501 to −7500, the specific state (first specific state) in which the specific SP reach is easier to select than in other cases is provided. This is the same in the case of loss.

  That is, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects the normal SP reach (sub-variation pattern XP11) at a rate of 90% when the special figure variation pattern is SP loss variation and the difference number is −2500 or more, and the specific SP The reach (sub-variation pattern XP12) is selected at a rate of 10%. When the special figure variation pattern is SP loss variation and the difference number is in the range of −2501 to −7500, the normal SP reach (sub variation pattern XP11) is selected at a rate of 10%, and the specific SP reach is selected. (Sub variation pattern XP12) is selected at a rate of 90%. Further, when the special figure variation pattern is SP loss variation and the difference number is −7501 or less, the normal SP reach (sub variation pattern XP11) is selected at a rate of 90%, and the specific SP reach (sub variation pattern XP12) is selected. At a rate of 10%.

  As described above, when the difference number is in the range from −2501 to −7500, the execution ratio of the specific SP reach is in a high rising state, and the specific SP reach is easily executed. For this reason, for example, with respect to a player who continues to play the game without winning a jackpot, the possibility of seeing a specific SP reach with a special feeling that has been difficult to execute is increased by reducing the difference number. It is possible to provide a new entertainment interest.

  Further, as described above, the SP reach of the present embodiment is a battle between the main character and the enemy character (FIG. 21). Then, in the SP reach in which a battle is unfolded in this way, the specific SP reach is, for example, a battle with an enemy character that is more popular than in the normal SP reach. This makes it possible to further enhance the special feeling of the specific SP reach. In addition, as an aspect of the specific SP reach, it is possible to preferably apply any other effects that can enhance the special feeling than the normal SP reach.

  Further, when the difference number becomes −7501 or less, the execution rate of the specific SP reach is in a lower state than when the difference number is in the range of −2501 to −7500, and the execution rate of the normal SP reach is It is going to be high. That is, in the second specific state in which the difference number is −7501 or less, the normal SP having a lower special feeling than the specific SP reach than in the first specific state in which the difference number is in the range from −2501 to −7500. Reach is more likely to be performed. Therefore, when the difference number is equal to or less than −7501, it is possible to appropriately suppress the player from getting into the game.

  Further, as described above, in the second specific state where the difference number is −7501 or less, in the difference number processing (S4301), the difference number is less than the caution threshold value (−7500) (YES in S5002), An attention image is displayed (S5003). The inset caution image is, as described above, an image that can call attention to the inset. FIG. 41 illustrates an example of the inset caution image. FIG. 41 (A) shows an inset caution image TH1 that can directly call attention to inset. FIG. 41B shows an inset caution image TH2 that can indirectly call attention to inset. An image that can directly prompt attention to the immersion like the immersion attention image TH1 can strongly encourage the attention to the immersion, but is felt uncomfortable for a player who wants to enjoy other effects. There is a possibility that the entertainment interest of the game may be reduced. On the other hand, an image that can indirectly prompt attention to the indentation, such as the indentation attention image TH2, has a low effect of prompting the attention to the inset, but the player who wants to enjoy other effects feels uncomfortable. The fear is low, and the entertainment interest can be maintained relatively high. Therefore, what kind of inlaid caution image is displayed may be appropriately selected depending on the relationship with the caution threshold value or the like. It should be noted that it is naturally possible to adopt another image different from the example of FIG. 41 as the inset caution image.

  Then, in the second specific state in which the difference number is −7501 or less, the execution ratio of the specific SP reach is in a reduced state, and the inset caution image is displayed, so that the inset can be more appropriately suppressed. I have.

  In such a pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the entertainment interest of the game is improved, and it is possible to suppress the sinking. This point will be described based on an example of the transition of the difference number in FIG. First, for the first player who has started the game in the “low-probability low-base game state” at time t0, even if the jackpot has not been won while the difference number is −7500 or more. It is possible to provide high entertainment interest. While the difference number is -2500 or more, if the difference number is -2501 or less, the ratio of being able to see the special SP reach with a special feeling is increased, and thus the player's motivation to play is maintained at a high level. Because you can. In addition, while the difference number is in the range of −2501 to −7500, a special SP reach with a special feeling can be seen with high frequency.

  Then, when the difference number becomes −7501 or less, an inset caution image is displayed. Further, when the difference number becomes −7501 or less, the frequency at which a specific SP reach with a special feeling can be seen becomes low. As a result, when the difference number is equal to or less than −7501, it is possible to appropriately suppress the player from getting into the game. Then, at time t1 after the difference number becomes −7501 or less, the first player has finished the game.

  Next, the same applies to the second player who started the game at time t2 until time t3. However, in the case of the second player, at time t3 after time t2, the jackpot is won without the difference number becoming −7501 or less. Based on the winning of the jackpot, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is controlled to a more advantageous gaming state than the “low-probability high-based gaming state” until time t4. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is first controlled to the "big hit gaming state" at time t3, and thereafter, until the time t4, "low probability high base gaming state", "high probability high base gaming state", "big hit" The game state is controlled to any one of the game states. As a result, the difference number shows an increasing tendency from time t3 to time t4.

  Thereafter, at time t4, the gaming state is controlled to the “low-probability high-based gaming state” again. Further, after the time t4, the game is in the “low-probability high-base gaming state” until the time t5 when the second player ends the game. Therefore, the difference number shows a decreasing tendency from time t4 to time t5. When the difference number is equal to or smaller than −7501, a immersion attention image is displayed. Further, when the difference number is equal to or less than −7501, the rate at which a specific SP reach with a special feeling can be seen becomes low. Thereby, when the difference number becomes −7501 or less, it becomes possible to suppress the player from getting into the game, and at time t5 after the difference number becomes −7501 or less, the second player ends the game. ing.

  In this manner, in the present pachinko gaming machine PY1, a new gaming interest can be provided by increasing the execution ratio of the specific SP reach having a special feeling in the first specific state in which the difference number is reduced by a certain degree. . Further, in the second specific state in which the number of differences is smaller than that in the first specific state, the player is immersed in the game by lowering the indentation attention image and the execution ratio of the specific SP reach than in the first specific state. It can be suppressed. There is a possibility that a player who is too immersed in the game may lower his / her willingness to play the next game. However, with the present pachinko gaming machine PY1, it is possible to appropriately encourage the player to end the game or take a break by being able to appropriately suppress the digging. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the player's willingness to play next time.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment is provided with the effect control microcomputer 121 capable of executing the effect using the effect means such as the game area 6 and the image display device 50 in which the game balls can flow down. In addition, a discharge sensor 30a that can detect a game ball that flows down the game area 6 and is discharged to the outside of the game area 6 is provided. The effect control microcomputer 121 calculates the difference number based on a discharge counter that is counted based on the detection signal of the discharge sensor 30a. Specifically, the difference number is calculated by subtracting the value of the discharge counter from the value of the prize ball counter. The prize ball counter counts the number of prize balls paid out based on winning in the general winning opening 10 or the like. Therefore, the difference number is a value that is calculated based on the value of the discharge counter and that indicates the number of decrease in the possessed ball accompanying the game. Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 increases the execution ratio of the special SP reach with a special feeling in the first specific state in which the difference number is −2501 or less than when the difference number is −2500 or more. Is possible. Further, in the second specific state in which the difference number is equal to or less than −7501, it is possible to execute an effect that does not execute when the difference number is equal to or greater than −7500 and that displays an inset caution image. As for the difference number, a decrease in the value means an increase in the decrease number of the holding ball. For this reason, in other words, in the present embodiment, the execution ratio of the specific SP reach is higher in the first specific state in which the decrease number of the possessed ball indicated by the difference number is 2501 or more than in the first specific state. In the second specific state in which the number of holding balls indexed by the difference number is increased to 7501 or more, it is possible to execute an effect of displaying an immersion caution image that is not executed except in the second specific state.

  In general, a decrease in the difference number (that is, an increase in the decrease in the number of balls) tends to be unfavorable for the player. That is, in general, for example, the first specific state may be an unfavorable situation for the player. However, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the execution ratio of the specific SP reach is higher in the first specific state where the difference number is −2501 or less than when the difference number is −2500 or more. As a result, it is possible to provide the player with a new game interest, in which the less the difference number is, the easier it is to see a valuable specific SP reach. Thereby, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to improve the gaming interest. Further, the player can grasp his or her game amount based on the execution frequency of the specific SP reach.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the specific SP reach is an effect capable of indicating the degree of expectation to be in the jackpot gaming state based on winning in the first starting port 11. Therefore, even in the first specific state in which the number of differences is reduced to some extent by the specific SP reach, it is possible to continuously provide the player with a high gaming interest.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, in the second specific state in which the number of differences is smaller than that in the first specific state, a immersion caution image that can prompt the user to pay attention to immersion is displayed. In the first specific state, the frequency of execution of the special SP reach with a special feeling increases, which may make it easier for the player to immerse themselves in the game. However, in the second specific state in which the number of differences is smaller than that in the first specific state, it is possible to alert the user to the intrusion by using the intrusion caution image, thereby suppressing the intrusion. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in willingness to play next time.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the handle 72k or the like is not operated for a certain time during which the player can determine that the game has been interrupted or ended, the value of the prize ball counter and the value of the discharge counter are initial values. 0 ”. Thereby, based on the value of the prize ball counter and the value of the discharge counter counted after the player restarts or starts the game, the first specific effect is provided to the player who restarts or starts the game at an appropriate timing. And a second specific effect can be performed.

8. Modification Example Hereinafter, a modification example of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be appropriately combined with each other. In addition, the technical features in the above-described embodiment and the following modified examples can be appropriately deleted unless described as essential in the present specification.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the specific SP reach is described as a first specific effect that is more easily executed in the first specific state than when it is not in the first specific state, and the effect of displaying the immersion attention image is described in the second specific state. Has been described as the second specific effect that is more easily executed than when the second specific state is not set. However, the specific SP reach is only an example of the first specific effect, and the first specific effect can be another effect. For example, the first specific effect may be, of course, other effects such as an effect of changing the background image, the hold icon HA, the icon TA, or an effect by a lamp or sound. Also, for example, the first specific effect may be an effect that displays an inset caution image as in the second specific effect. In the case where the first specific effect and the second specific effect are both effects for displaying a immersive caution image, a immersion caution image TH2 capable of indirectly prompting attention to immersion in the first specific effect is displayed, It is preferable to display a immersion caution image TH1 that can prompt the user to directly pay attention to immersion in the second specific effect. This is because, as the number of differences decreases, it is possible to gradually and strongly encourage the user to pay attention to immersion. Also, in the first specific effect, which is a stage where the number of differences is relatively large, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest.

  Also, for example, the effect that can call attention to the inset is not limited to an image, but may be a lamp or a sound. Also, for example, as the second specific effect, other effects may be considered. For example, an SP reach that is different from the specific SP reach described in the above embodiment and has a more special feeling than the specific SP reach can be used as the second specific effect. Then, in this case, in the second specific state, it is possible to improve the entertainment of the game instead of suppressing the immersion. Further, in the above-described embodiment, it is described that the inset image is not executed except in the second specific state. However, the effect of displaying the immersion caution image may be executed in a state other than the second specific state. In this case, the effect of displaying the immersion caution image may be set to be executed less frequently in the first specific state than in the second specific state. This is because, in the first specific state, the number of balls decreased is smaller than in the second specific state.

  Further, for example, in the above-described embodiment, the effect of displaying the immersion caution image when the difference number is less than the caution threshold is performed regardless of the jackpot success / failure determination. However, for example, even when the difference number is less than the caution threshold value, if the big hit is included in the big hit determination of the icon TA and the holding icon HA, the inset caution image is displayed. It is good also as not performing the production which does. In such a case, for example, in the game control microcomputer 101, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 already determined based on the winning in the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 If there is such a determination result, a command notifying that there is a big hit is output, and the effect control microcomputer 121, when receiving the command, displays an effect of displaying a immersion attention image. What should be done is not to do it.

  Generally, a player plays a game aiming at winning a jackpot. Displaying such an inadvertent caution image, which may prompt the interruption or termination of the game, even though the player has won the jackpot, may degrade the interest in the game. Therefore, when the jackpot is won, even if the difference number is less than the caution threshold, it is possible to maintain a high level of entertainment interest by not performing the effect of displaying the inset caution image.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the first specific state in which the execution ratio of the specific SP reach is increased is assumed to be within the range of −2501 to −7500, and the second specific state in which an effect of displaying an inset caution image is set. , The difference number is −7501 or less. However, the relationship between the first specific state and the difference number and the relationship between the second specific state and the difference number are merely examples, and may be different from each other. For example, the first specific state may have a difference number in a range from -1000 to -2000, and the second specific state may have a difference number in a range from -1500 to -2500.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the difference number is calculated by subtracting the value of the discharge counter from the value of the prize ball counter. For this reason, in the above-described embodiment, a decrease in the difference number means a decrease in the holding ball. However, naturally, the difference number may be calculated by subtracting the value of the prize ball counter from the value of the discharge counter. In this case, an increase in the difference number means a decrease in the possession ball.

  In the above-described embodiment, the effect of displaying the immersion caution image at the timing when the difference number becomes less than the caution threshold has been described. However, the effect of displaying the immersion caution image may be any mode that is more easily executed in the second specific state in which the difference number is less than the caution threshold value than in the second specific state.

  In addition, the effect of displaying the inset image is an effect that can be executed when the number of differences is reduced and the player's playing volume is increased to some extent, and the game is terminated or interrupted by the player who has accumulated fatigue due to the game. It can also function as an effect that can encourage The relationship between the game amount and the degree of fatigue differs depending on the player. For this reason, when a player who is likely to accumulate fatigue plays a game, an effect of displaying the immersion caution image early may be performed. For example, when the operation frequency of the normal button 40 or the special button 41 is higher than a predetermined reference, the possibility that the player is frustrated by fatigue is high. Therefore, a predetermined threshold value may be set for the operation frequency of the normal button 40 and the special button 41, and the caution threshold value may be set higher as the operation frequency is higher than the threshold value. Further, for example, when the operation frequency of the normal button 40 and the special button 41 is lower than a predetermined reference, the player may be tired. Therefore, a predetermined threshold may be set for the operation frequency of the normal button 40 or the special button 41, and the attention threshold may be set higher as the operation frequency is lower than the threshold. Further, for example, a reference range may be provided for the operation frequency of the normal button 40 or the special button 41, and the attention threshold may be set higher when the operation frequency of the player is lower or higher than the reference range.

  Further, for example, in an operation effect using the normal button 40 or the special button 41, when performing an operation timing instruction effect to instruct the operation timing, the more the player's operation timing deviates from the instruction timing, the more the attention threshold value May be set higher. This is because the player may be more tired as the operation timing deviates from the instruction timing.

  In addition, for example, the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 may display the difference number or a mode indicating the difference number. This is because it becomes possible for the player to appropriately recognize the number of decrease or increase of the possessed ball. Also, a clock is often not installed in a game arcade, and in such an environment, it is possible to make a player recognize a game amount and the like. Further, for example, the arrangement and the number of the discharge sensors 30a are not limited to the above. That is, it is only necessary that the number of game balls flowing down and discharged from the game area 6 can be appropriately detected. For example, the arrangement may be such that game balls that have passed through the out opening 19 can be detected. For example, even with such an arrangement, it is possible to detect the number of game balls that flow down the game area 6 and are discharged together with a sensor that can detect a ball entering another winning port or the like. It is.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the configuration has been described in which the decrease index value that indicates the decrease number of possessed balls accompanying the game is calculated based on the difference number that is the difference between the number of discharged balls and the number of prize balls. , And other values can be used. For example, it is also possible to count only the number of emissions and calculate a decrease index value from that value. Specifically, the frequency of winning the general winning opening 10 or the first starting opening 11 where a prize ball can be obtained may be constant to some extent in the pachinko gaming machine PY1. In such a case, the decrease index value can be calculated by, for example, multiplying the number of emissions by a coefficient of 1 or less.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine, but it is also possible to apply the present invention to other ball game machines such as an arrangement ball machine and a sparrow ball game machine.

  Further, in the embodiment, the variable display of the small symbols KZ1, KZ2, and KZ3 is performed substantially in synchronization with the special figure variable display. It is also possible to use three or more symbols. For example, two symbols which are divided into the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 may be provided. Further, one common symbol may be provided between the special figure 1 and the special figure 2. In these cases, the display may be displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50, and the sub-control board 120 may perform the control. Further, an LED device for displaying a symbol may be provided in an area other than the game area 6 of the game board 1. In this case, the control of the LED device may be performed by the main control board 100 or the sub control board 120.

  In the embodiment, the special figure 2 determination processing is preferentially performed, but the special figure 1 determination processing may be preferentially performed. Further, the special figure determination process may be performed on the special figure 1 related random number and the special figure 2 related random number in the order stored in the hold storage unit.

  In the embodiment, the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 are not performed in parallel, but the variable display of the special figure 1 and the variable display of the special figure 2 are performed in parallel. May be configured.

  In the embodiment, the main control board 100 performs the basic control related to the progress of the game, and the sub-control board 120 performs the basic control related to the progress of the effect according to the progress of the game (control of the game). As described above, the control of the game and the control of the effect are performed on different boards, but the control may be performed on one board. In this case, the image control board 140 may be included in the one board, or may be provided separately from the one board.

9. Inventions disclosed in this specification The following inventions have been disclosed in the preceding paragraphs of [Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention]. In the following description, the names and expressions of the corresponding components in the embodiment and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

Invention A1:
A game area in which game balls can flow down (game area 6);
An effect control means (effect control microcomputer 121) capable of executing an effect using the effect means (image display device 50 or the like), and a game machine (pachinko game machine PY1),
Reduction index value calculation means for calculating a reduction index value (difference number) indicating a reduction number of possessed balls accompanying a game based on the number of game balls discharged down the game area and discharged out of the game area; (The effect control microcomputer 121 for executing the difference number calculation process (S5001)).
The effect control means,
When it is determined that the decrease number indicated by the decrease index value is a first specific state that is equal to or greater than a predetermined first specific number (the difference number is −2501 or less), the state is not the first specific state. A first specific effect (specific SP reach) that is easier to execute than when
When it is determined that the decrease number indicated by the decrease index value is equal to or greater than a predetermined second specific number, the second specific state (the difference number is −7501 or less) is not the second specific state. A gaming machine characterized by being capable of executing a second specific effect (an effect of displaying an inset caution image) that is easier to execute than when.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a gaming machine, various effects using effect means have been performed in order to improve amusement. For example, Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2003-181027 describes a gaming machine capable of changing the sound quality of a notice sound as a game time elapses. However, there is room for improvement in the effects that can be performed with the elapse of the game time in order to enhance the game entertainment. Then, the gaming machine of the present configuration, when compared to the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-181027, states that "when it is determined that the number of reductions is equal to or greater than the first specific number, the first specific state is set. The first specific effect that is more easily executed than when the specific state is not the specific state and the second specific state in which the decrease number is equal to or greater than the second specific number is determined as compared to when the second specific state is not used. And the second specific effect that is easily executed. " In a gaming machine, the number of game balls discharged may be greater than the number of gaming balls paid out from the gaming machine as the game time elapses. In general, as the number of discharges becomes larger than the number of payouts, it tends to be unfavorable for the player. That is, in general, the first specific state and the second specific state may be unfavorable situations for the player. However, in the gaming machine having this configuration, in the first specific state or the like in which the number of discharges is somewhat larger than the number of payouts, the first specific effect or the like that is difficult to be executed at other times is easily performed. As a result, it is possible to provide the player with a new game entertainment in which a valuable effect is more easily seen as the number of emissions is larger than the number of payouts. Thereby, the gaming machine of this configuration can solve the problem of "providing a gaming machine that contributes to the enhancement of gaming interest through effects" (has an effect).

Invention A2:
A gaming machine according to Invention A1,
Prize means (a general prize port 10 or a first start port 11 or the like) in which a game ball flowing down the game area can be awarded;
Judging means for determining whether or not to enter an advantageous gaming state (big hit gaming state or the like) advantageous to the player based on the winning in the starting winning means (the first starting port 11 or the like) of the winning means (Tokusui Figure 1) Effect control microcomputer 121 for performing a jackpot determination process (S1408) and the like.
The second specific number is a number larger than the first specific number,
A gaming machine, wherein the first specific effect is an effect (specific SP reach) capable of indicating the degree of expectation of the advantageous gaming state.

  In the gaming machine having this configuration, the first specific effect can provide the player with a high level of entertainment interest continuously even in the first specific state.

Invention A3:
A gaming machine according to invention A2,
The gaming machine, wherein the second specific effect is an effect capable of prompting attention to immersion.

  Even if the number of emissions is greater than the number of payouts, high interest can be maintained by the first specific effect, and there is a possibility that the possibility that the player is more likely to immerse themselves in the game may be increased. However, in the second specific state in which the number of discharges is further increased, it is possible to alert the user to the immersion by the second specific effect, so that the immersion can be suppressed.

Invention A4:
A gaming machine according to Invention A3,
The effect control means,
A gaming machine wherein the second specific effect is not performed when the result of the determination that has already been made includes the one to enter the advantageous gaming state.

  Even in the second specific state, if the game enters the advantageous game state thereafter, the game can proceed advantageously for the player, and the possibility that the second specific state is canceled increases. In addition, if the determination result includes an advantageous game state, if the second specific effect capable of prompting attention to the immersion has been executed, the interest is reduced. There is a risk. Therefore, in the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to suppress such a situation and maintain a high level of interest.

Invention A5:
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions A2 to A4,
Equipped with operating means (such as a handle 72k) that can be operated by the player,
The decrease index value calculating means,
During a predetermined period, when the operation means is not operated, the decrease index value may be updated to an initial value (the set non-operation timer (S5005) may be updated while the player is not operated (S5004 (NO) Based on the fact that the value has become "0" (S5006), the gaming machine updates the prize ball counter and the discharge counter to "0" which is the initial value (S5007, S5008).

  When the operation means has not been operated for a predetermined time, the player may have finished the game. In other words, in the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to start the calculation of the difference number from the initial value in a situation in which a game by a different player is restarted after the player has finished the game. Therefore, it is possible to perform the first specific effect or the second specific effect at an appropriate timing with respect to the player who has newly started the game.

Invention A6:
A gaming machine according to any one of inventions A2 to A5,
A payout means (payout control board 170) for paying out game balls in accordance with a prize in the prize means;
The decrease index value calculating means,
The decrease index value can be calculated based on the difference between the number of emissions and the number of payouts, which is the number of game balls to be paid out in accordance with a prize in the prize means (a difference number calculation process (S5001 is executed)). A gaming machine characterized by the following.

  In the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to calculate a decrease index value capable of more accurately indicating the decrease number of possessed balls.

PY1 Pachinko gaming machine 10 General winning opening 11 First starting opening 12 Second starting opening 40 Normal button 41 Special button 42 Select button 50 Image display device 50a Display section 72k Handle 101 101 Game control Microcomputer 121: effect control microcomputer

Claims (6)

A game area where game balls can flow down,
Effect control means capable of performing an effect using the effect means,
A decrease index value calculation unit that calculates a decrease index value that indicates a decrease number of possessed balls accompanying the game based on the number of discharged game balls discharged to the outside of the game area flowing down the game area,
The effect control means,
When it is determined that the decrease number indicated by the decrease index value is equal to or greater than a predetermined first specific number, the first specific state is more easily executed than when the first specific state is not present. And the specific production of
When it is determined that the decrease number indicated by the decrease index value is equal to or greater than a predetermined second specific number, the second specific state is more easily executed than when it is not the second specific state. A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to execute a specific effect of The gaming machine according to claim 1,
A prize winning means in which a game ball flowing down the game area can win a prize,
Determining means for determining whether or not to enter an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player based on a winning in the starting winning means of the winning means,
The second specific number is a number larger than the first specific number,
The gaming machine, wherein the first specific effect is an effect capable of indicating the degree of expectation to be in the advantageous gaming state. The gaming machine according to claim 2,
The gaming machine, wherein the second specific effect is an effect capable of prompting attention to immersion. The gaming machine according to claim 3,
The effect control means,
A gaming machine wherein the second specific effect is not performed when the result of the determination that has already been made includes the one to enter the advantageous gaming state. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein
Comprising operating means operable by the player,
The decrease index value calculating means,
A gaming machine characterized in that when the operation means has not been operated for a predetermined period, the decrease index value may be updated to an initial value. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein
Comprising payout means for paying out game balls in accordance with a prize to the prize means,
The decrease index value calculating means,
A gaming machine characterized in that the decrease index value can be calculated based on the difference between the number of discharges and the number of payouts, which is the number of game balls to be paid out in accordance with the winning in the prize means.