JP2020151301A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of suppressing deterioration in amusement of games.SOLUTION: A presentation mode of a panel promotion presentation in a rush possible/impossible presentation can be changed according to an establishment of one of a first condition and a second condition, the first condition being established based on a detection of a game ball passing through a gate 32, the second condition being established based on a detection of a player's operation of a push button 120. Further, easiness of the establishment of the condition is different between the first condition and the second condition.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

What is generally known as this type of game machine is that the game can be played by firing a game medium and can be controlled to an advantageous state which is advantageous to the player.

In such a game machine, an action effect using a character image is executed according to the detection of passage of the game medium in a specific area such as winning a prize in a general winning opening, and the display mode of the reserved memory changes. As such, an effect in which the effect mode changes may be executed, and apart from the effect, when a variable display game is executed, a cut is made according to the detection of the operation of the continuous hitting operation by the player. In some cases, an effect of changing the effect mode may be executed, such as an in-notice effect (Patent Document 1). The effect corresponding to the detection of the passage of the game medium in such a specific area and the effect according to the detection of the movement by the player are not executed as a particularly relevant effect. There wasn't.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-148154 (FIGS. 31, 35, etc.)

However, as in the game machine described in Patent Document 1, when the effect of changing the effect mode is executed in response to the detection of the passage of the game medium in the specific area, the game medium does not pass through the specific area. Since a situation may occur, the production mode may not change so much, and there is a possibility that the interest of the game may be lowered depending on the production mode according to the situation of the game.

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

(1) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.) that can be played by launching a game medium (game ball, etc.) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (etc.) that is advantageous to the player.
A specific area (gate 32, etc.) through which the game medium can pass, and
Motion detection means (push sensor 124, etc.) that can detect motion by the player,
Predetermined effect executing means (effect control CPU 101, etc.) capable of executing a predetermined effect (such as a hold-supporting panel effect in the rush availability effect of FIGS. 20-2 (F) to (I)) that can change the effect mode (color, etc.). ), And
The predetermined effect executing means is
The first condition (detection of passage of the game ball of the gate 32) is established based on the passage of the game medium through the specific area, and the second condition is established based on the detection of the movement by the player by the movement detection means. It is possible to change the effect mode of the predetermined effect according to any of the conditions (detection of operation of the push button 120) (183FS022-183FS025, etc. in FIG. 20-4).
The easiness of satisfying the condition differs between the first condition and the second condition (the detection of the button operation of the first condition, which can be satisfied simply by performing the button operation, selects the hitting direction and hits the ball. It is easier to establish than the second condition, gate passage detection, which can be established by launching a game ball such as adjusting the strength).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game.

(2) In the gaming machine according to (1) above.
The predetermined effect executing means can execute a predetermined change effect when changing the effect mode of the predetermined effect, and when the first condition is satisfied and when the second condition is satisfied, the predetermined effect execution means can execute the predetermined change effect. The common change effect can be executed (the description "similar effect execution at the time of button operation effect and at the time of gate passage detection" described in FIGS. 20-2 (G) to (J), 183FS022 in FIG. 20-4. ~ 183FS025 etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a feeling of strangeness in the production from occurring in the predetermined change production when the production mode of the predetermined production is changed.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above.
The first path (left-handed first path 183F100, etc. in FIG. 1) and the second path (right-handed second path 183F200, etc. in FIG. 1) as the movement path of the game medium,
Launch promotion that can execute a predetermined launch promotion effect (right-handed promotion effect of FIGS. 20-2 (B) to (I)) that promotes the launch of the game medium to the second path when the predetermined effect is executed. Further equipped with a production execution means (such as a production control CPU 101),
The launch promotion effect executing means
As the predetermined launch promotion effect, the first launch promotion effect (large right-handed promotion effect displaying the large right-handed image 183F002 of FIGS. 20-2 (B) and (C), etc.) and the effect more than the first launch promotion effect. It is possible to execute the second launch promotion effect (small right-handed effect displaying the small right-handed image 183F004 of FIGS. 20-2 (D) to (I), etc.) with low visibility.
During the execution of the predetermined effect, the execution of the first launch promotion effect is restricted (at least in the hold response panel effect in the rush possibility effect as shown in FIGS. 20-2 (D) to (I), a large right-handed promotion is promoted. The execution of the production is restricted, etc.).

It is possible to suppress the useless launch of the game medium to the second path according to the effect of promoting the launch of the game medium to the second path.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above.
Hold storage means (RAM 55, first hold storage buffer, second hold storage buffer, etc.) for storing information related to variable display as hold storage information, and
It is possible to control the state in which the game medium can enter (open state, etc.) and the state in which the game medium cannot enter or is difficult to enter (closed state, etc.), and the game medium enters in a predetermined game state (small hit game state, etc.). When the variable winning device (V-judgment winning device 87, etc.) is controlled to a possible state (S309, etc. in FIG. 10),
An advantageous state control means (CPU 56, S306, etc. in FIG. 10) capable of controlling the advantageous state in response to the entry of the game medium into a predetermined area (V winning area 870, etc.) provided in the variable winning device.
Further provided with a notification means (CPU 101 for effect control, 183FS032 in FIG. 20-4) capable of notifying whether or not the hold storage information that can be controlled in the advantageous state is stored in the hold storage means. ,
The reserved storage means can store a plurality of the reserved storage information up to a predetermined upper limit number (4).
The notification means performs the notification after the hold storage information is stored up to the predetermined upper limit number in the hold storage means (after four second hold storage information is stored in the second hold storage buffer). It is possible (183FS017A, 183FS018 ~ in FIG. 20-4).
183FS032).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from suffering a disadvantage in a situation where it is not necessary to launch the game medium.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above.
The rate at which the effect mode changes in the predetermined effect differs depending on which of the first condition and the second condition is satisfied ([Ratio of change in effect mode in the hold-supporting panel effect for each condition type). Example of different production]).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by changing the production mode in the predetermined production.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above.
A setting means (CPU 56, etc. that executes a setting value change process) that can be set to any of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player, and
Further equipped with a suggestion effect execution means (for example, an image display device 5, an effect control CPU 101, etc.) capable of executing the suggestion effect over a specific period.
The suggestion effect executing means gives a suggestion regarding the control of the advantageous state until the specific timing in the specific period, and then continues the suggestion regarding the control of the advantageous state as an effect that can be executed after the specific timing. It is possible to execute one of the first suggestion effect to be performed and the second suggestion effect to continuously perform the suggestion regarding the control of the advantageous state and to suggest the setting of the setting means (FIG. 20). -5 etc.).

According to such a configuration, by making it possible to execute either the first suggestion effect or the second suggestion effect after a specific timing, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above.
A setting means (CPU 56, etc. that executes a setting value change process) that can be set to any of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player, and
Further equipped with a suggestion effect execution means (for example, an image display device 5, an effect control CPU 101, etc.) capable of executing the suggestion effect over a specific period.
The suggestion effect executing means provides a suggestion regarding the control of the advantageous state until a specific timing in the specific period, and then ends the suggestion, and a suggestion regarding the control of the advantageous state after the specific timing. Of the second suggestion effect that continuously performs the above and suggests the setting of the setting means, any of the suggestion effects can be executed (FIGS. 20-6 and the like).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by making it possible to execute either the first suggestion effect that suggests up to a specific timing and ends, or the second suggestion effect that suggests after a specific timing. Can be done.

It is a front view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is a figure which shows the hit type table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in the main board (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the hit determination table and the jackpot type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation example of the 1st and 2nd special symbols in the 1st time saving state. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the start port switch passing process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot end processing. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit opening preprocessing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing during small hit opening. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit end processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 1st special figure hit determination table and the 2nd special figure hit determination table. It is a display screen view of the image display apparatus 5 which shows the image display example of the rush possibility effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the hold correspondence panel effect selection table used for selecting the hold correspondence panel effect selection table in tabular form. It is a flowchart which shows the rush possibility effect effect process for executing the rush possibility effect. It is a figure which shows the execution example of the setting suggestion effect using the reach symbol as the first setting suggestion effect example. It is a figure which shows the execution example of the advance notice effect which becomes the step-up notice as the second setting suggestion effect example.

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

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

On the lower surface of the glass door frame, there is a ball hitting plate (upper plate) 3. At the bottom of the hit ball supply plate 3, a surplus ball tray 4 for storing a game ball as a game medium that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply plate 3, and when the game ball as a game medium is launched from the hit ball launcher as a hit ball. A hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 5 to be operated is provided. A game board 6 having a game area 7 through which the driven game ball can flow down is detachably attached to the back of the glass door frame 2. A large number of game nails are planted in the game area 7. In the game area 7, some of the game nails are shown. The hitting ball launching device is driven by a launching motor, and the force for launching the game ball (launching intensity) is adjusted according to the rotation operation position of the hitting ball operating handle 5. As a result, the player can shoot the game ball at a desired place in the game area 7.

Near the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 capable of variablely displaying (also referred to as variable display) an effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each is provided. In the game area 7, the first path 183F100 of the flow paths through which the game balls flow down is mainly provided in the area on the left side of the effect display device 9 when viewed from the front, and among the flow paths through which the game balls flow down. The second path 183F200, which is different from the first path 183F100, is mainly provided in the area on the right side of the effect display device 9 when viewed from the front.

Hitting the game ball into the left side area (left side game area) of the effect display device 9 in order to let the game ball flow down to the first path 183F100 is called left-handed hitting. Hitting the game ball into the right side area (right side game area) of the effect display device 9 in order to allow the game ball to flow down the second path 183F200 is called right-handed hitting. The first route 183F100 may be called a left-handed route because it is a route that allows the game ball to flow down by hitting the game ball on the left side of the game area 7. Further, the second path 183F200 may be called a right-handed path because the second path 183F200 is a path in which the game ball can flow down by hitting the game ball on the right side of the game area 7.

The first route 183F100 and the second route 183F200 may be configured by different routes, or may be partially shared routes. The left game area and the right game area may be separated by, for example, the end face of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, the arrangement of the game nails, and the like.

The game ball launched from the ball launching device in response to the operation of the ball striking operation handle 5 and driven into the game area 7 is guided along, for example, an array of game nails when guided to the left game area. As a result, it becomes impossible or difficult to guide to the right game area. Further, when the game ball is guided to the right game area, for example, by being guided along the arrangement of the game nails, it becomes impossible or difficult to guide the game ball to the left game area.

The first start winning opening 13 is provided as a structure through which a game ball hit into the left game area of the game area 7 can enter. The first start winning opening 13 is arranged below the effect display device 9. The first start winning opening switch 13a is provided inside the first starting winning opening 13a as a switch for detecting the entered game ball.

A gate 32, a variable winning ball device 15, and a V-determined winning device 87 are provided as a structure capable of entering the game ball divided into the right game area of the game area 7. The variable winning ball device 15 has a second starting winning opening 14 in which a game ball can be won. Further, as a switch for detecting the game balls that have entered each of them, a gate switch 32a is inside the gate 32, and a second start winning opening switch 14a is inside the second starting winning opening 14, and a V determination winning device. Inside the 87, a V winning switch 87a, a V device count switch 15a, and a V device discharge switch 15b are provided, respectively. Hereinafter, the winning (entering) of the game ball into the first starting winning opening 13 is also referred to as the first starting winning, and the winning (entering) of the game ball into the second starting winning opening 14 is also referred to as the second starting winning.

The first starting winning opening 13 serves as a starting winning device for starting the variable display (variable display) of the first special symbol (also referred to as the first special symbol) as the variable display means (variable display means). It is a winning opening structure that allows the starting winning ball to enter (win). The second start winning opening 14 serves as a start winning device for starting the variable display (variable display) of the second special symbol (also referred to as the second special symbol) as the variable display means (variable display means). It is a winning opening structure that allows the starting winning ball to enter (win).

The gate 32 is a gate structure through which a game ball can enter (pass). When the game ball passes through the gate 32, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The normal design will be described later. In the left game area, game nails are planted so that the game ball is guided to the first starting prize opening 13 of the winning opening structures. Therefore, when aiming to allow the game ball to enter the first start winning opening 13, the player may hit the game ball to the left. Further, in the right game area, game nails are planted so that the game ball is guided to the second starting prize opening 14 and the gate 32 of the winning opening structures. Therefore, when aiming to allow the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening 14 and the gate 32, the player may hit the game ball to the right.

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

The V determination winning device 87 is a device for determining the V winning of a game ball, which is a condition for generating a large hit when a small hit occurs.

The V-determination winning device 87 is made of a transparent member, and it is possible to visually recognize how the game ball passes through the inside. The V-judgment winning device 87 is provided with a width at which a game ball can pass in the front-rear direction, and walls are provided on both sides (front side and back side) of a passage that is inclined from right to left and extends in the left-right direction. A portion is provided, and a taxiway through which the game ball is guided is formed along the passage. At the center of the guideway, when a small hit occurs, for a predetermined period (for example, 0.1 seconds x 10 times opening period + 1 second closing period (interval period) x 9 times + ending period 1 second) By repeating the opening and closing, an operating port is formed as an opening in which a total of about 10 or more game balls can win a prize within a predetermined period of opening. The passage of the game ball in the V-determination winning device 87 is provided with a plurality of protrusions as deceleration means for decelerating the guided game ball alternately on both sides of the wall portion, so that when hitting to the right. , A structure (hereinafter referred to as a deceleration structure) is formed in which the game ball slowly flows in the passage above the operating port of the V determination winning device 87.

In the small hit game state, the V-judgment winning device 87 is used for a relatively long period of time until the entry of 10 game balls into the V-judgment winning device 87 is detected or until a predetermined period elapses. Open control is executed. During such an open control period, the round number suggestion effect shown in FIG. 20 and the hold continuous notification effect shown in FIG. 21 are shown so that the player is less likely to feel that the open control is extended. Specific effects are feasible. In the V determination winning device 87, the portion of the taxiway where the operating port is not formed forms a fixed passage called the fixed portion 873. At a position where the operating port can be opened and closed, a movable portion 872 that can move forward and backward on the operating port is provided.

The movable portion 872 is driven by the solenoid 22, and can move forward and backward to open and close the operation port. When the operating port is closed due to the state of the movable portion 872, the game ball can pass through the upper surfaces of the movable portion 872 and the fixed portion 873 as a taxiway, and is guided from the right end to the left end on the taxiway and falls from the left end. To do. When the operating port is opened due to the operating state of the movable portion 872, the operating port opens in the taxiway, so that the game ball guided to the taxiway can fall from the operating port into the V-judgment winning device 87. Become.

Inside the V-judgment winning device 87 (operating port), the V-winning area 870 as a specific area is the center in the left-right direction at the bottom of the V-judgment winning device 87 as a winning area in which a game ball entering from the operating port can win. A ramp 871 is provided in the portion and further guides all the game balls that have entered from the operating port onto the V winning area 870 by a tilted path. The V winning area 870 has a V winning opening through which a game ball can enter, and can guide the gaming ball entering from the V winning opening downward.

At the uppermost end of the winning opening (V winning opening) of the V winning area 870, a plate-shaped opening / closing member (not shown) that can switch the V winning area 870 to either an open state or a closed state is provided. There is. The opening / closing member is driven by the solenoid 24, and can move forward and backward to open / close the V winning opening. In the state where the V winning opening is opened due to the state of the opening / closing member, the game ball guided on the V winning area 870 can fall into the V winning area 870. On the other hand, in a state where the V winning opening is closed due to the state of the opening / closing member, the game ball guided on the V winning area 870 passes over the opening / closing member and opens in the vicinity of the downstream side of the V winning area 870. It is provided in a state where it can fall into a winning ball area (not shown) that can guide the game downward.

Specifically, the V winning area 870 of the V judgment winning device 87 is basically in an open state, and one game ball is in a small hit game state in which the operating port of the V judgment winning device 87 is opened. When the player enters the V winning area 870 and wins a prize, the game ball is detected by the V winning switch 87a provided in the V winning area 870. When one game ball is detected by the V winning switch 87a in the small hit game state, the opening / closing member is controlled to the closed state, and the game balls subsequently guided onto the V winning area 870 are within the winning ball area. Will enter. The game ball that has entered the winning ball area is detected by the V device count switch 15a provided in the winning ball area. As a result, as for the game balls that have entered the V determination winning device 87, one game ball is detected by the V winning switch 87a, and the subsequent game balls are detected by the V device count switch 15a.

When the total number of balls detected by the V winning switch 87a and the V device count switch 15a reaches 10, the V-judgment winning device 87 opened in the small hit game state closes the operating port and the game ball enters. It is considered impossible. The V winning area 870 and the winning ball area are configured to meet at the bottom, and the game ball that has entered the V determination winning device 87 through the merged discharge passage is a predetermined game board 6 inside. It is discharged to the discharge channel. The discharge passage is provided with a V device discharge switch capable of detecting the game balls to be discharged, and all the game balls discharged by the switch are detected.

When a small hit occurs and the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened, the game ball wins in the V winning area 870 and the game ball is detected by the V winning switch 87a during a predetermined valid period. , The condition for generating a big hit is satisfied, and the game is controlled to a big hit game state. Such winning of a game ball in the V winning area 870 is called V winning. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, as described above, during the period when a small hit occurs and the operating port of the V-judgment winning device 87 is opened, a total of about 10 gaming balls in total are not required without any special operation. The structural design and control design are designed so that the player can enter the V-judgment winning device 87, and when the gaming ball can enter the V-judgment winning device 87, the gaming ball is always (100%) V-winning area. The structure is designed to enter 870. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a small hit occurs, a right-handed promotion notification for instructing right-handed is executed so that the player can easily hit the game ball into the V-determination winning device 87. To.

Therefore, when a small hit occurs, during the opening period of the operating port of the V-judgment winning device 87, unless the player does not fire the game ball or the player hits the left, hit the right. For example, the (100%) game ball always enters the V winning area 870 and a big hit is generated.

In this embodiment, an example in which the V-determination winning device 87 is provided with a deceleration structure for a game ball is shown. However, without providing such a deceleration structure, an operating port capable of dropping the game ball is provided in a part of the taxiway of the game ball in the V determination winning device 87, and during the small hit game state. In order to allow about 10 game balls to enter the V winning area 870, a configuration in which the operating port is opened 10 times may be used.

A V lamp 875, which is a light emitting body formed of an LED having a character shape of "V", is provided on a part of the front side of the V determination winning device 87. The V lamp 875 emits light basically in white when a V prize is generated in the small hit game state. The V-lamp 875 can basically emit white light, but the emission color can be changed to blue, red, and rainbow colors depending on the game situation, such as when notifying a hold ream. Is. The V lamp 875 may be provided on the front surface portion or inside of the V determination winning device 87 as long as it is visible to the player. Further, the V lamp 875 may be provided at a position different from that of the V determination winning device 87 (for example, a position near the V determination winning device 87).

The variable winning ball device 15 is a variable winning ball device that changes into a state advantageous for a player who can enter a game ball (open state) and a state disadvantageous for a player who cannot enter a game ball (closed state). A tulip-shaped open wing piece (a pair of left and right shapes) is provided at the entrance, and a stopper member is provided above the open wing piece to limit the entry of the game ball when the open wing piece is closed. Has been done. This open wing piece is driven by a solenoid 16. The variable winning ball device 15 changes from a disadvantageous state to an advantageous state for the player by opening for a certain period (for example, 1 second) when the display result of the normal symbol is hit. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is closed, it may be difficult to win a prize, but it may be possible to win a prize (that is, it is difficult for a game ball to win a prize). Hereinafter, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

In the right game area, game nails are planted so that the game ball is guided to the variable winning ball device 15 and the V determination winning device 87. Therefore, when aiming to allow the game ball to enter the variable winning ball device 15 and the V determination winning device 87, the player may hit the game ball to the right.

It should be noted that the game ball struck in the left game area may enter either the variable winning ball device 15 or the V determination winning device 87, but from the viewpoint of game playability, the game ball may enter either of the variable winning ball device 15 and the V determination winning device 87. It is desirable that the possibility is extremely low compared to the possibility that the game balls hit in the right game area will enter them.

Near the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 capable of displaying various effects such as an effect corresponding to a variable display of a special symbol is provided. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner as a variable display means for variablely displaying a special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them. A device 8a and a second special symbol display 8b that variablely displays the second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them are provided.

Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is composed of a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variablely displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD). On the display screen of the effect display device 9, various images such as a variation display of the effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each are displayed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. A display area is provided. In such a display area, for example, a symbol display area (design display area) for variable display of three decorative (also called decorative symbols) production symbols (also called decorative symbols) of "left", "middle", and "right". Is formed.

Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing the variation display of the first special symbol, the effect display device 9 executes the effect display according to the variation display, and the second special symbol display 8b is the second. When the variable display of the special symbol is being executed, if the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 in accordance with the variable display, it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

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

In this embodiment, the case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided is shown, but the game machine may include only one special symbol indicator. If only one special symbol display is provided, only one starting winning opening may be provided. Further, even if only one special symbol display is provided, two (plural) starting winning openings are provided, and one special symbol displaying is provided when a game ball wins in any of the starting winning openings. You may control the variable display. Further, when two (plural) special symbol indicators are provided, one start winning opening is provided, and the two special symbol indicators are variablely displayed in a predetermined order (for example, variable display is made for each start winning prize). Control may be performed (such as switching a special symbol display).

A jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the game area 7. In the jackpot variable winning ball device 20, a right-handed game ball is guided by a game nail planted in the right game area. Further, the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is configured so that the game ball does not enter from the left game area due to the planted state of the game nail.

The jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is provided with a jackpot whose front surface is covered with a rectangular door. When a jackpot occurs, the solenoid 21 tilts the door forward about the bottom to reveal the jackpot. (Opens). Inside the jackpot variable winning ball device 20, a count switch 23 for detecting the entered game ball is provided. A winning route is provided to the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 by a game nail or other structure so that the winning ball can be won in the big winning opening only when the game ball is hit into the right game area. It is restricted. In addition, regardless of whether the game ball is hit in either the left game area or the right game area, it may be possible to win a prize in the large winning opening.

When a game ball wins in any of the first starting winning opening 13, the second starting winning opening 14, the jackpot variable winning ball device 20, and the V-judgment winning device 87, a predetermined number of prize balls are awarded accordingly. Is paid out. The prize ball may be paid out even when the game ball passes through the gate 32. Further, at least one of the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be prevented from being paid out even if the game ball wins.

At the bottom of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 in which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken in. Further, four speakers 27 for producing sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right upper parts and the lower left and right lower parts on the outside of the game area 7. A frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7.

The jackpot is when the jackpot symbol (big hit display result) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol (big hit display result) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, respectively. Occurs in. When a big hit is determined by a lottery based on the winning of the game ball in the first starting winning opening 13, the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a. When a big hit is decided by a lottery based on the winning of the game ball in the second starting winning opening 14, the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b.

The big hit also occurs when the game ball that entered when the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is open due to the small hit gaming state enters the V winning area 870. Hereinafter, when the game ball enters the V winning area 870 and is detected by the V winning switch 87a, it is referred to as V winning. The small hit is a hit at which the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened as a predetermined value addition, and a big hit can be generated on condition that the V winning is given. In the V-determination winning device 87, the gaming state in which the operating port is open is referred to as a "small hit gaming state". Then, in the small hit game state, the big hit generated based on the V prize of the game ball is called "big hit via small hit". On the other hand, "big hit by special symbol" or "direct big hit" indicates that the game is in a big hit game state based on the display result of the variable display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It is called.

The jackpot gaming state is a specific gaming state (advantageous state) that is advantageous to the player as a predetermined value addition, and the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is repeatedly and continuously controlled to repeat the open state and the closed state a predetermined number of times. In the repetitive continuous control, the state in which the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is open (the jackpot is opened) is called a round. Repeated continuous control is also called round control.

In the jackpot game state, after the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is opened, a predetermined end condition of the open state (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or a predetermined number (for example, 10) has elapsed. It will be closed according to the establishment of the opening end condition) that the winning ball has been generated. Then, when the opening end condition is satisfied, the continuation right is generated, and the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is opened again. The generation of the right to continue is repeated until the number of times of opening in the jackpot game state reaches the predetermined upper limit of 15 rounds (final round).

In the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition (first execution condition) or the second start condition (second execution condition), which is the execution condition of the variation display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball After passing through (including winning) the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 as the starting winning area), the start condition of the variation display (for example, the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol). It is started based on the establishment of the state where the display is not executed and the jackpot game is not executed), and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. To do. In addition, the passing of the game ball means that the game ball has passed through a pre-determined area such as a winning opening or a gate as a winning area, and a concept including that the game ball has entered (winned) in the winning opening. Is. Further, the derivation display of the display result means that the symbol (example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed (confirmed display).

Further, with respect to the variable display in which the start condition is not yet satisfied even though the game ball has entered the starting area such as the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, within a predetermined upper limit number. The storage of information on the variable display for which the start condition has not yet been satisfied is called hold storage. The term "holding memory" is also used to indicate (specify) the holding information. Hold memory is also called start memory or start winning memory.

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

When the second start prize is generated in the second start prize opening 14, even if there is a hold memory of the first start prize, the variable display of the second special symbol based on the second start prize is given priority and executed. Will be done. In this way, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol.

Above the first special symbol display 8b and the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second display composed of one indicator that displays the number of valid winning balls that have entered the second starting winning opening 14, that is, the number of second reserved memory. A special symbol hold storage display 18b is provided. The second special symbol holding storage display 18b lights the second special symbol holding storage display 18b every time there is a valid start prize, and every time the variation display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the second special symbol holding storage display 18b is turned on. The second special symbol hold storage display 18b is turned off.

Above the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a first special symbol hold memory display composed of four indicators for displaying the number of valid winning balls entered in the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold storage number. A vessel 18a is provided. The first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a increases the number of indicators that are lit each time there is a valid start prize. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of lit indicators is reduced by one.

On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variablely displaying normal symbols that can identify each of them is provided. In this embodiment, the ordinary symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variablely displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the ordinary symbol display 10 is configured to display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9 in a variable manner. Further, the small display is formed in a square shape, for example.

When the game ball passes through the gate 32, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. It is a hit when the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol, for example, symbol "7"), and the variable winning ball device 15 is limited to a predetermined time from the closed state which is disadvantageous to the player. It changes to an open state that is advantageous for the player. In the vicinity of the ordinary symbol display 10, an ordinary symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time the game ball passes through the gate 32, the normal symbol hold storage display 41 increases the number of lit LEDs by 1. Then, every time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of lit LEDs is reduced by 1.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with a stick controller 122 that can be grasped by the player and tilted in a plurality of directions (front-back, left-right). The stick controller 122 is subjected to a predetermined instruction operation by a player holding the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operating hand (for example, a left hand) and pushing and pulling the stick controller 122 with a predetermined operating finger (for example, the index finger). A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 3) is provided, and inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122, a trigger sensor 121 (see FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button 125 is provided. Is built-in. Further, an inclination direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting an inclination operation with respect to the operation stick is provided inside the main body of the lower plate at the lower part of the stick controller 122. Further, the stick controller 122 has a built-in vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for vibrating the stick controller 122.

On the member forming the hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3, for example, the player performs a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, above the stick controller 122) on the upper surface of the upper plate main body. A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from the player. Inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 120, a push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the operation action of the player performed on the push button 120 is provided.

In the pachinko game machine 1, the player changes by firing a game ball so as to use "left-handed" aiming at the left game area and "right-handed" aiming at the right game area properly according to the game situation. The game state and the production state are controlled so that a rich game can be enjoyed. The flow of the game after the player starts the game on the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described below.

When the player is seated in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and starts the game for the first time, the player first strikes the pachinko machine 1 so that the game ball wins the first starting winning opening 13. Then, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed and the display result is a big hit (big hit by the special symbol), the game is switched from left-handed to right-handed and aimed at the open big hit variable winning ball device 20. .. After the jackpot game state is completed, a right-handed promotion notification is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9 to urge the player to play the game by right-handed. Specifically, a display such as "Aim to the right" is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9.

During the big hit game state, the game is performed in which the open big hit variable winning ball device 20 is aimed by right-handed hitting. During the jackpot game state, a right-handed promotion notification is performed. After the end of the big hit game state, if the time is shortened, which will be described later, the game is continued by right-handed. After the jackpot game is completed, if the time saving state is reached, the time saving notification for notifying that the time saving state is started is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9. In addition, right-handed promotion notification is also performed during the time saving state. If the time is not shortened after the jackpot game state ends, the right-handed promotion notification executed during the jackpot game state ends, and the game ball wins the first start winning opening 13 by switching from right-handed to left-handed. Play the game as you do. If the time is not shortened, a left-handed promotion notification (also referred to as a left-handed notification) is provided on the screen of the effect display device 9 to urge the player to return to left-handedness and play the game. You may.

During the time saving state after the jackpot game is completed, the game is performed aiming at the variable winning ball device 15 having the second starting winning opening 14 by hitting right. If a game ball wins in the second start winning opening 14, and the display result is a big hit (a big hit with a special symbol), the game is performed aiming at the big hit variable winning ball device 20 while hitting right. Further, if the game ball wins in the second start winning opening 14, and the display result is the small hit display result, the operating opening of the V determination winning device 87 is opened in the small hit game state, so that the V is left hit. The game is performed aiming at the judgment winning device 87. At the start of the small hit game state, the small hit start notification is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the small hit game state is started. Further, when controlled to the small hit game state, the small hit is executed before the operation port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened according to the small hit, as described later, depending on the specific timing (depending on the game situation). Right-handed promotion notification is also performed at the start timing of the hit display or a predetermined timing before the small hit display is executed.).

When the operating port of the V-judgment winning device 87 is open due to the small hit game state, the game ball falls from the operating port into the inside of the V-judgment winning device 87, enters the V-judgment winning area 870, and is detected. When a V prize occurs, a big hit via a small hit occurs. When a V-winning occurs, a V-winning notification is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the V-winning has occurred. Further, at the end of the small hit game state, a small hit end notification is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the small hit game state has ended. Then, after the end of the small hit, the big hit variable winning ball device 20 is opened in the big hit game state, so that the player plays the game aiming at the big hit variable winning ball device 20 while hitting right.

Further, when a game is performed aiming at the V determination winning device 87 in the small hit game state, the game ball does not enter the V winning area 870 and enters a non-specific area (not shown) other than the V winning area 870. Does not generate a big hit. When the V prize does not occur during the small hit game state in this way, the V prize failure notification is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the V prize has failed. Further, at the end of the small hit game state, a small hit end notification is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the small hit game state has ended. Then, after the end of the small hit game state, when the time saving state continues, the player continues to play the game aiming at the variable winning ball device 15 while hitting right. When the time saving state ends, the game is switched from right-handed to left-handed so that the game ball wins in the first starting winning opening 13. At the end of the time reduction state, a time reduction end notification for notifying that the time reduction has ended on the screen of the effect display device 9 and a left-handed promotion notification for urging the player to return to the left-handed play and play the game are performed.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a hit type table. In the hit type table, the jackpot occurrence condition, the control state after the jackpot (game state), the number of open times in the jackpot (number of rounds), and the open time of each round in the jackpot are shown for each hit type. In this embodiment, the types of jackpots are: symbol 15R time-saving jackpot, symbol 4R time-saving jackpot, via small hit 16 (15) R time-saving jackpot, via small hit 9 (8) R time-saving jackpot, and via small hit 5 ( 4) R time saving jackpot is provided. The number of times the big hit variable winning ball device 20 is opened is shown in parentheses of the big hit via the small hit.

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

When the operating port of the V-judgment winning device 87 is open, a game ball is won in the operating port, and the game ball enters the V-winning area 870 inside the V-judgment winning device 87 (V-winning), a big hit occurs. To do. A big hit via such a small hit is called a big hit via a small hit as described above. The big hit via small hit includes 16 (15) R time short big hit via small hit, 9 (8) R time short big hit via small hit, and 5 (4) R time short big hit via small hit with different number of rounds in big hit. Is done. The small hit linked so as to be a 16 (15) R time saving big hit is called the first small hit. The small hit linked so as to be a 9 (8) R time saving big hit is called a second small hit. The small hit linked so as to be a 5 (4) R time saving big hit is called a third small hit.

On the other hand, a big hit that is directly generated by a variable display of a special symbol without going through a small hit is called a symbol big hit. The symbol jackpot includes a symbol 15R time-saving jackpot that is directly generated based on the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and a symbol 4R time-saving jackpot.

In this way, as a big hit, a symbol big hit that is directly generated based on the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol and a small hit that is generated based on the variable display of the second special symbol are generated by V winning. Includes big hits via small hits. Each of the big hits via the symbol big hit and the big hit via the small hit is a big hit that is controlled to the time saving state after the end of the big hit game state, and is named as a time saving big hit. An advantageous state advantageous for the player in the present embodiment also includes opening the jackpot variable winning ball device 20.

Here, the time saving state will be described. The time saving state is an example of a special gaming state (advantageous state) that is advantageous for the player. The time saving state is a control state in which the fluctuation time (variation display period) of the special symbol (effect symbol) is shortened as compared with the non-time saving state (normal state). In this way, by shifting to the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shortened, so that when the time saving state is reached, an effective start winning prize is likely to occur and a big hit game may be performed. Increase.

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

Here, the "base" is the ratio of the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls according to the winning of the number of shot balls. The state in which active control is performed to increase this ratio is the "high base state". On the other hand, a state in which such control is not performed is a "low base state". Such control is realized, for example, as a control for increasing the occurrence of a start prize that triggers the start of fluctuation of a special symbol. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the variable winning ball device 15 (so-called electric tulip) can be opened by increasing the opening frequency and the number of times of opening, or by lengthening the opening time of one time. It can be realized as a control that facilitates winning. Such control is also called "electric chew support control". That is, the high base state is variable by increasing the frequency with which the game ball enters the variable winning ball device 15 by increasing the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 that triggers the fluctuation of the special symbol is opened. This is a control state in which winning a prize in the winning ball device 15 is facilitated (higher approach, higher frequency). "Denchu support control" is generally called by the abbreviation "Den support", and the abbreviation "Den support" may be used in this embodiment as well.

Further, high base control (electric chew support control) will be described in detail. High-base control (electric chew support control) is a control that shortens the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the derivation display of the display result) so that the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage (normal symbol shortening). Control), control to increase the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol becomes a hit symbol (normal symbol probability variation control), control to lengthen the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (ordinary electric accessory) (opening time extension control), and , Control is performed to increase the number of times the variable winning ball device is opened, which triggers a change in the special symbol (control to increase the number of times of opening). When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball device, which triggers the fluctuation of the special symbol, is open is higher than when the control is not performed, so that the game ball is started. It becomes easier to win a prize (it becomes easier to satisfy the execution conditions of the variable display in the special symbol displays 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9).

In addition, the symbol 15R time-saving jackpot is a jackpot in which the jackpot is opened 15 times (15R). The symbol 4R time-saving jackpot is a jackpot in which the jackpot is opened four times (4R). For 16 (15) R time saving big hits via small hits, after the V judgment winning device 87 is opened once (0.1 seconds x 10 times), the big winning opening is opened 15 times (15R) on condition of V winning. It is a big hit, and the winning device for 16 rounds is opened, but the number of times the big winning opening is opened is 15 times, and the player can open the big winning opening in the same way as the big hit with the design 15R time reduction. I feel it is a type. 9 (8) R time saving big hit via small hit is a big hit in which the big winning opening is opened 8 times (8R) on condition of V winning after the V judgment winning device 87 is opened (0.1 seconds x 10 times). Is. In the 5 (4) R time saving big hit via small hit, after the V judgment winning device 87 is opened once (0.1 seconds x 10 times), the big winning opening is opened 4 times (4R) on condition of V winning. It is a big hit, and the winning device for 5 rounds is opened, but the number of times the big winning opening is opened is 4 times, and the player can open the big winning opening in the same big hit as the symbol 4R time saving big hit. I feel it is a type.

In the time saving state after the symbol 4R time saving big hit, the end condition that the number of times of variation display of the second special symbol is 1 and the end condition that the total number of times of variation display of the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol are 5 times. Two end states are set. The number of times of the time-saving end condition that the number of times of variation display of the second special symbol is one considers that the game ball that has entered the V determination winning device 87 enters the V winning area 870 at a rate of 100%. Is set. In the variable display of the second special symbol, small hits occur at a rate of about 1/7. Therefore, the end condition that the number of fluctuation display of the second special symbol is one may cause a big hit via a small hit at a rate of about 1/7 when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed. There is a certain number of times.

The number of times of the time-saving end condition that the number of times of variation display of the second special symbol is one is set for the following reasons. In the case of the symbol 4R time saving jackpot, basically, the time saving state (including the electric support state) is continued until the variation display of the second special symbol is completed once, but in order to display the variation of the second special symbol, It is necessary to hit the right side to allow the game ball to enter the gate 32 to open the variable winning ball device 15, and in that state, to win the game ball to the variable winning ball device 15. Such a variable winning ball device 15 It takes time to win the game ball, and the first special symbol that has been held and stored may be displayed in a variable manner first.

Therefore, the end condition that the total number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 5 is a big hit immediately after the start of the time saving state and before the variable display start condition of the second special symbol is satisfied. 1 of the 2nd special symbol which is easy to be decided as a big hit which is advantageous for the player even if the variable display of the 1st special symbol by the hold memory based on the 1st start winning which can memorize up to 4 pieces before the game state is started. This is a condition for ensuring that the variable display of the times can be executed. By doing so, the variable display of the first special symbol by the hold memory based on the first start winning is started immediately after the start of the time saving state, so that it is easy to determine the jackpot advantageous to the player in the time saving state. It is possible to prevent the variable display of the second special symbol from being stopped.

After a big hit other than the symbol 4R time saving big hit, the end condition that the number of times of variation display of the second special symbol is 7 times and the end condition that the total number of times of variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 11 times. Two end states are set. The number of times of 7 times, which is the end condition of the time saving state, is set in consideration of the fact that the game ball that has entered the V determination winning device 87 enters the V winning area 870 at a rate of 100%. In the variable display of the second special symbol, small hits occur at a rate of about 1/7. Therefore, the end condition that the number of times of variation display of the second special symbol is 7 times may cause a jackpot via a small hit as compared with the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed. Is the number of times that is significantly higher. As a result, the player can pay attention to the occurrence of the big hit via the small hit, and the player's expectation about the occurrence of the big hit via the small hit can be raised.

In addition, the end condition that the total number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 11 is a big hit immediately after the start of the time saving state and before the variable display start condition of the second special symbol is satisfied. 7 of the 2nd special symbol which is easy to be decided as a big hit which is advantageous for the player even if the variable display of the 1st special symbol by the hold memory based on the 1st start winning which can memorize up to 4 pieces before the game state is started. This is to ensure that the variable display of the number of fluctuations is feasible. By doing so, the variable display of the first special symbol by the hold memory based on the first start winning is started immediately after the start of the time saving state, so that it is easy to determine the jackpot advantageous to the player in the time saving state. It is possible to prevent the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol from decreasing.

In this embodiment, in the low base state, which is the normal state, the first starting winning opening 13 is provided so that the winning can be won from the first path 183F100. Therefore, it is better for the game ball to flow down the first path 183F100. , It is more advantageous for the player in terms of starting prize than the game ball flowing down the second path 183F200. On the other hand, in an advantageous state such as a jackpot gaming state, the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 that is opened is provided so that a prize can be won from the second path 183F200. Therefore, it is better for the game ball to flow down the second path 183F200. It is more advantageous for the player in terms of winning a big hit than the game ball flowing down the 1-path 183F100. Further, in a specific state such as a small hit game state, the V-judgment winning device 87 to be opened is provided so that a prize can be won from the second path 183F200. Therefore, it is better for the game ball to flow down the second path 183F200. It is more advantageous for the player in terms of generating a big hit than the game ball flowing down the one path 183F100.

In addition, not limited to such comparison of advantages, for example, another winning opening (for example, another variable winning opening (which may be for starting winning or non-starting winning) is the first route. It is provided in the 183F100 and the second path 183F200, and in the low base state as a normal state, the first path 183F100 is easier to win the variable winning opening than the second path 183F200, and is in a high base state and a big hit game state. And, in other states such as the small hit game state, the second path 183F200 is easier to win the variable winning opening than the first path 183F100. A configuration may be adopted in which it is advantageous for the player that the game medium flows down the one path 183F100, and it is advantageous for the player that the game medium flows down the second path 183F200 in other gaming states.

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

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

Since the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 54, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or processes) the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56). Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. This also applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

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

Further, the detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start winning opening switch 13a, the second starting winning opening switch 14a, the V winning switch 87a, the V device count switch 15a, and the V device discharge switch 15b are used for game control. The input driver circuit 58 given to the microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Further, a solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15, a solenoid 21 for opening and closing the jackpot variable winning ball device 20, a solenoid 22 for opening and closing the V determination winning device 87 (movable portion 872), and a V winning determination winning device 87 ( The solenoid 22 that opens and closes the area 870 movable part 87), the solenoid 24 that opens and closes the V winning area 870 (opening and closing member), and the output circuit 59 that drives according to the command from the game control microcomputer 560 are also mounted on the main board 31. Has been done. The payout control board 37 controls the payout of balls by controlling the ball payout device 97.

Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a for variable display of special symbols, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10 for variable display of normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol holding storage display 18b, and the normal symbol holding storage display 41 is performed.

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

The effect control microcomputer 100 is an effect control command for instructing the effect content from the game control microcomputer 560 via a relay board 77 that allows signals to pass in only one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In addition to controlling the variation display of the effect display device 9, the display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side and the display control of the V lamp 875 are performed via the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board is used. Various effect controls such as controlling the sound output from the speaker 27 via the 70 are performed.

Further, the effect control CPU 101 transmits an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 121 via the I / O port unit 105. input. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the I / O port unit 105. Further, the effect control CPU 101 transmits an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the operator has detected an operation action on the operation stick of the stick controller 122 from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the I / O port unit 105. And enter. Further, the effect control CPU 101 vibrates the stick controller 122 by outputting a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the I / O port unit 105.

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

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

In this embodiment, as the big hits in the specific game state, the symbol 15R time saving big hit, the symbol 4R time saving big hit, the small hit via 16 (15) R time saving big hit, the small hit via 9 (8) R time saving big hit, and the small hit Via 5 (4) R Time saving jackpot is included. Therefore, when a big hit is decided based on the value of the hit judgment random number (random R), or when a small hit is decided, it is based on the value of the big hit type judgment random number (random 1). Therefore, the type of jackpot is determined to be one of these jackpot types. However, in the case of a big hit via a small hit, the determined big hit is invalid unless a V prize is generated. Further, when the jackpot type is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined at the same time based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1). Therefore, random number 1 is also a random number for determining a jackpot symbol.

Further, when the type of small hit is determined, the small hit symbol is determined at the same time. Therefore, random number 1 is also a random number for determining a small hit symbol.

Further, as for the fluctuation pattern, first, the fluctuation pattern type is determined by using the fluctuation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and any of the variation pattern types included in the determined fluctuation pattern type using the fluctuation pattern determination random number (random 3). Determine the fluctuation pattern. As such, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-step lottery process. The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more fluctuation patterns belong to the fluctuation pattern type.

In this embodiment, the variation pattern is classified into a normal variation pattern type, which is a variation pattern type without reach, and a reach variation pattern type, which is a variation pattern type with reach.

Such a fluctuation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio of the fluctuation pattern type is different between the time saving state and the non-time saving state when the display result is out of order. When is, the fluctuation time is shortened as compared with the case where the time is not shortened. For example, in the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of a predetermined fluctuation pattern is set shorter than that in the non-time-shortening state in order to shorten the average time of the fluctuation time as compared with the non-time-saving state, or the fluctuation pattern type is the most variable. The rate at which the variation pattern type with the shortest time is selected is high, and even when the reach type is selected, the rate at which the normal reach variation pattern with the shortest variation time is selected among the variation pattern types is set to be high. By doing so, the average time of the fluctuation time becomes shorter than when the time is not shortened.

In addition, such fluctuation pattern types include a fluctuation pattern type that can be selected when a small hit occurs (for example, a fluctuation pattern type in which an effect related to the small hit is executed) and a small hit. Contains variable pattern types that cannot be selected (for example, variable pattern types in which an effect unrelated to small hits is executed). Such a variation pattern type that can be selected when a small hit occurs is a variation pattern in which a specific effect is executed, and includes a variation pattern in which a predetermined suggestion effect regarding the small hit is executed. Therefore, when a variation pattern in which a predetermined suggestion effect regarding such a small hit is executed is executed, it is possible to raise the expectation of the player. The variation pattern type that can be selected when a small hit is made can be selected both when the small hit is made and when the small hit is not made, and the case where the small hit is made is better than the case where the small hit is not made. Is also set to be selected at a high rate. As a result, even if the variation pattern type can be selected when a small hit occurs, the small hit may not occur. Therefore, the player is aware in advance that the small hit will be obtained from the type of the variation pattern to be executed. It can be prevented from being stolen. On the other hand, the fluctuation pattern types that cannot be selected when a small hit is, for example, a fluctuation pattern that is not related to the small hit and suggests that the big hit is directly made without going through the small hit. Therefore, by making it unselectable when it becomes a small hit, it is possible to prevent the relationship between the effect of the fluctuation pattern and the display result from becoming complicated. The fluctuation pattern that can be selected when a small hit is made is set so that the fluctuation pattern set at a specific fluctuation time is selected based on the correspondence with the opening control of the V determination winning device 87. .. If the fluctuation pattern in which such a predetermined suggestion effect regarding the small hit is executed can be executed when the small hit occurs, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the small hit at the time of displaying the fluctuation. it can. Further, the player can easily respond to the game peculiar to the small hit game state that the game ball needs to enter the V determination winning device 87 within a predetermined period in order to obtain a big hit. It is possible to make it difficult for a person to escape the advantageous state of entering the game ball into the V determination winning device 87.

Further, the fluctuation pattern that can be selected when a small hit is made may not be limited to a specific fluctuation time. Further, the variation pattern that can be selected when a small hit is obtained does not have to execute a predetermined suggestion effect regarding the small hit. Further, the fluctuation pattern may be provided separately depending on whether the hit is a small hit, a miss, or a big hit. In addition, the fluctuation pattern is not divided into the fluctuation pattern when it is a small hit, when it is a miss, and when it is a big hit, and when any fluctuation display result is obtained, the type of fluctuation pattern to be selected The range of may be the same.

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

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

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

FIG. 5B is an explanatory diagram showing a second special figure hit determination table. The second special figure hit judgment table is a data table for making a big hit judgment and a small hit judgment for the second special symbol, and a big hit judgment value to be compared with random 1 and a small hit judgment value are set. It is a table that is. The upper row in FIG. 5 (B) is the big hit determination table section, and the lower row in FIG. 5 (B) is the small hit determination table section. The "probability" shown in the upper part of FIG. 5B shows the probability (ratio) of a big hit, and the "probability" shown in the lower part of FIG. 5B shows the probability (ratio) of a small hit.

When the CPU 56 detects a start prize (first start prize) to the first start prize opening 13 or a start prize (second start prize) to the second start prize opening 14, a random number is generated at a predetermined timing. The count value (random R) of the circuit 503 is extracted. For the first start winning, the extracted value is compared with the jackpot judgment value set in the first special figure hit judgment table, and if the extracted value matches any of the jackpot judgment values, the first special symbol is hit. To decide. For the second start winning, the extracted value is compared with the jackpot judgment value set in the second special figure hit judgment table, and if the extracted value matches any of the jackpot judgment values, the second special symbol is hit. To decide. Then, when the extracted value does not match any of the big hit judgment values, the extracted value is compared with the small hit judgment value set in the second special figure hit judgment table, and the extracted value is with any of the small hit judgment values. If they match, it is decided to make a small hit with respect to the second special symbol. Deciding to make a small hit also means making a tentative decision to make a big hit via a small hit (it is described as a tentative decision because it is not controlled by a big hit unless a V prize occurs during the small hit). ..

It should be noted that deciding whether or not to make a big hit means deciding whether or not to shift to the big hit game state, but the stop symbol by the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changed to the big hit symbol. It also means deciding whether or not to do it. In addition, deciding whether or not to make a small hit means deciding whether or not to shift to the small hit game state, but whether to make the stop symbol by the variable display of the second special symbol a small hit symbol It also means deciding whether or not.

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

5 (C), 5 (D), and (E) are explanatory views showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 5C is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table used for determining the jackpot type of the symbol jackpot when it is determined to be a jackpot by the first special symbol. FIG. 5D is a second special symbol jackpot type determination table used for determining the jackpot type of the symbol jackpot when it is determined to be a jackpot by the second special symbol.

In the first special figure jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5C, numerical values to be compared with the value of random 1 for determining the jackpot type, which are "symbol 15R time saving jackpot" and "symbol 4R time saving jackpot". The jackpot judgment value corresponding to each is set. In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5D, a jackpot determination value corresponding to "symbol 15R time saving jackpot" is set, which is a numerical value to be compared with the value of random 1.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 5C and 5D, the jackpot type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. For example, the determination value corresponding to "8R time reduction jackpot" is also set as the determination value corresponding to "3" of the jackpot symbol. The judgment value corresponding to "15R time saving big hit" is also set as the judgment value corresponding to "7" of the big hit symbol.

Using such various jackpot type determination tables, the CPU 56 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value in which the random 1 value matches as the jackpot type, and the random 1 value matches as the jackpot symbol. Determine the jackpot design you made. As a result, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

In the large hit type determination table via small hit in FIG. 5 (E), the numerical values to be compared with the random 2 value for determining the large hit type are "via small hit 16 (15) R time saving big hit" and "small hit". A jackpot determination value corresponding to each of "via 9 (8) R time saving big hit" and "via 5 (4) R time saving big hit" is set. However, the big hit types determined in the big hit type determination table via small hits are the first small hit (which is 16 (15) R time saving big hit) and the second small hit (which is 9 (8) R time saving big hit). , It is a provisional big hit type associated with each of the third small hits (5 (4) R time saving big hits), and is invalid unless a V prize is generated in the small hit game state.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 5, the number of fluctuation displays controlled in the time saving state (high base state) is different, the first time saving state (variation display 1 to 5 times), and the second time saving state (variation). Due to the existence of a plurality of types of time-saving states such as (display 7 to 11 times), the game in the time-saving state is rich in variety and the interest of the game is improved.

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

4R Time saving After the end of the big hit game state, the fluctuation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the first time saving state controlled to the time saving state over a relatively small number of fluctuation display times (1 to 5 times). Regarding the display, comparing the case where the hold memory of the first special symbol exists before the occurrence of the jackpot game state and the case where the hold memory of the first special symbol does not exist before the occurrence of the jackpot game state are compared. , As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the execution balance modes of the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the time saving state after the end of the jackpot game state are different.

FIG. 6A shows an example of variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol when there is one hold storage of the first special symbol at the start of the time saving state control. FIG. 6B shows an example of variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol when there is no hold storage of the first special symbol at the start of the time saving state control.

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

As shown in FIG. 6 (A), at the start of the first time saving state after the end of the big hit gaming state of the 4R time saving jackpot, the first special symbol based on the hold memory that existed before the control to the jackpot gaming state When there is a hold memory, the start winning of the game ball to the second starting winning opening 14 for variable display of the second special symbol to be executed preferentially has not yet been made. Therefore, in the time saving state, first, 1 As the second variation display, the variation display of the first special symbol based on the hold memory of the first special symbol carried over from before the occurrence of the jackpot game state is executed. In the time-saving state after the end of the big hit game state of the 8R time-saving big hit, a game is performed in which the game ball is entered into the gate 32 and the second starting winning opening 14 by right-handing, and then, as shown in FIG. 6 (A). In addition, the variation display of the second special symbol based on the start winning prize to the second starting winning prize opening 14 can be executed.

From the start of the time saving state until the start winning of the second starting winning opening 14 occurs, when the holding memory of the first special symbol exists, the variable display of the first special symbol is based on the holding memory. Is executed. In FIG. 6A, one of the first special symbols that existed before the control to the jackpot game state after the start of the time saving state until the start winning of the second starting winning opening 14 occurs. An example is shown in which the variable display of the first special symbol is executed once based on the reserved memory of. In FIG. 6A, it is the second time after the start of the time saving state, based on the fact that the variation display based on the starting prize to the second starting winning opening 14 is executed once after the start of the time saving state. An example in which the time saving control is completed is shown in the variable display.

As for the start winning to the second starting winning opening 14, four reserved storage information can be stored as described above. Therefore, the variable winning ball device 15 in the electric support state, which is executed after the start of the first time saving state, for example, until the completion of one execution of the variation display based on the starting winning to the second starting winning opening 14. As shown in FIG. 6A, a maximum of four second hold storage information can be generated in the open control state of. In this embodiment, in the case of the first time saving state, the fluctuation display having a somewhat long fluctuation display time is based on the first start prize to the second start prize opening 14 so that the second hold storage information is likely to be accumulated. Is executed. It should be noted that such a variable display with a long variable display time may not be executed.

After that, when the second hold storage information is stored until one execution of the variation display based on the start winning to the second starting winning opening 14 is completed, for example, the third time in FIG. 6 (A). ~ As shown in the 6th variation display column of the 2nd special symbol, the variation display based on up to 4 2nd hold storage information is executed, and the small hit lottery with a winning probability of about 1/7 is held for the second time. Only the number of stored information can be executed. As a result, even if the first time saving state is completed, it is possible to raise the player's expectation about the occurrence of a big hit via the small hit based on the second reserved storage information that occurred during the first time saving state.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6B, when there is no hold memory of the first special symbol based on the hold memory that existed before the control to the big hit game state at the start of the time saving state, the 4R time saving big hit In a short time state after the end of the big hit game state, a right-handed game is performed to allow the game ball to enter the gate 32 and the second start winning opening 14, and the game ball cannot enter the first starting winning opening 13. Since the game is in the gaming state, as shown in FIG. 6B, the variation display of the second special symbol based on the start winning from the first variation display to the second start winning opening 14 can be executed. In this case as well, as in the case of having the reserved storage in FIG. 6 (A), a maximum of four second reserved storage information as shown in FIG. 6 (B) can be generated. As a result, even if the first time saving state is completed, it is possible to raise the player's expectation about the occurrence of a big hit via the small hit based on the second reserved storage information that occurred during the first time saving state.

As for the end condition of the first time reduction state after the end of the big hit game state of the 4R time reduction jackpot, as described above, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed once, or the first special symbol and the second special symbol It is established when the variation display is executed a total of 5 times.

As shown in FIG. 6 (A), at the start of the time saving state, after the variable display of the first special symbol based on the hold storage of one of the first special symbols existing at the start is executed once, When the variation display of the second special symbol is executed for the second time, the end condition is set because the variation display of the second special symbol is executed once by executing the second variation display. It is established, and the control of the first time saving state is terminated.

As shown in FIG. 6B, when the hold memory of the first special symbol does not exist at the start of the time saving state and the variable display of the second special symbol is executed from the first time, 1 When the number of times of variation display of the second special symbol is executed once in the second variation display, the end condition of the time saving state is satisfied, and the control of the time saving state is terminated.

4R Time-saving jackpot jackpot After the game state ends, the end condition of the first time-saving state is that the number of times the variation of the second special symbol is displayed is executed once, or the total of the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is set to be established when the number of times is executed 5 times. As a result, for example, as shown in FIG. 6A, even if the hold memory of the first special symbol exists at the start of the first time saving state, the variation display of the first special symbol is performed in the first time saving state. However, the variation display of the second special symbol, which is advantageous for the player, is executed the same number of times (once) as when the hold memory of the first special symbol does not exist at the start of the first time reduction state, so that the first time reduction is performed. The state ends.

Further, for example, even if there are a maximum of four reserved memories of the first special symbol at the start of the first time saving state, in the first time saving state, the variable display of the first special symbol based on the four reserved memories is displayed. Is executed, at the start of the first time saving state, the first special symbol is executed the same number of times (once) as when the hold storage of the first special symbol does not exist, so that the first time saving state ends.

In this way, the end condition of the first time-saving state after the end of the big hit game state of the 4R time-saving big hit is that the variable display number of the second special symbol is executed once, or the first special symbol and the second special symbol Since it is set to be established when the total number of times of the variable display is executed 5 times, the first special symbol is held and stored at the start of the first time saving state, and the first is not. During the control period of the 1-time reduction state, the number of times the variation display of the second special symbol, which is advantageous for the player, can be executed can be the same, so that there is a difference in the advantages and disadvantages for the player in the time-saving state (high base state). This can be prevented and the fairness of the game can be guaranteed.

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the end condition of the first time saving state defined by the total number of variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is the maximum number of times that the variable display is performed by the first hold storage. Since it is set to the total number of times (4 times) and the specific number of times (1 time) that the predetermined variation display is executed for the 2nd special symbol, the variation due to the 1st hold storage in the 1st time saving state. Even if the display is performed a certain number of times, it is possible to prevent the player from having an advantage or disadvantage due to the first reserved storage information, and to ensure the fairness of the game.

For jackpot types other than the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot, the minimum fluctuation display number "1" in the time-saving state in the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot is replaced with "7", and the maximum in the time-saving state in the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot described above is replaced with "7". The variable display count "5" is replaced with "11". Therefore, even for jackpot types other than the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot, the presence or absence of the number of reserved memory of the first special symbol at the start of the first time-saving state after the end of the jackpot gaming state of the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot is the same as in the case of the 8R time-saving jackpot. And, regardless of the amount, the second time saving state continues until the same 7 times of variable display of the second special symbol is executed. As a result, for the jackpot types other than the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot, the same effect as that obtained for the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot can be obtained.

As shown in FIG. 6, when the number of time reductions (electric support) after the big hit is set to a relatively small number, as described above, the player depends on the number of first reserved storage information immediately after the end of the big hit game state. It is preferable not to reduce the number of time reductions (electric support) that would be disadvantageous to the customer.

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

The main commands in FIGS. 7 and 8 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that specifies a variation pattern that is variablely displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variation display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). When a unique number is assigned to each of a plurality of fluctuation patterns, there is a fluctuation pattern command corresponding to each of the fluctuation patterns specified by the number. "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for designating the fluctuation start. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 101 receives the command 80XX (H), it controls the effect display device to start the effect corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol.

The commands 8C01 (H) to 8C06 (H) are display result designation commands that indicate the off display result, the big hit type, the big hit display result for each small hit type, and the display result including the small hit display result.

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

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

The command A1XX (H) is a designated command indicating that the large winning opening is open for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is a designated command after opening the large winning opening, which indicates after opening (closing) the large winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

The commands A301 to A305 (H) are hit end designation commands for designating the end of the jackpot game state for each type of jackpot.

The command A401 (H) is a first start prize designation command for designating that there was a first start prize. The command A402 (H) is a second start prize designation command that specifies that there was a second start prize.

The command B000 (H) is a normal state specification command that specifies that the game state is the normal state (low base state). The command B001 (H) is a first time saving state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the first time saving state (high base state). The command B002 (H) is a second time saving state designation command that specifies that the gaming state is the second time saving state (high base state).

The command C0XX (H) is a first hold storage number designation command for designating the first hold storage number. "XX" in the command C0XX (H) indicates the first reserved storage number. The command C1XX (H) is a second hold storage number designation command for designating the second hold storage number. "XX" in the command C0XX (H) indicates the second reserved storage number.

In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a hold storage number designation command for specifying the hold storage number after the subtraction when subtracting the hold storage number, but the present invention is not limited to this. For each of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number, a reserved storage number subtraction specification command that specifies that the reserved storage number is subtracted by 1 may be used.

The command C2XX (H) and the command C3XX (H) are the results of winning judgments such as jackpot determination, jackpot type determination, and variation pattern type determination at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. This is an effect control command that indicates the content. Of these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designation command that indicates whether or not the winning result is a big hit, whether or not the small hit is made, and the judgment result of the type of the big hit. Also, command C3X
X (H) is a variation type command indicating a determination result (determination result of the variation pattern type) in which the value of the random number for determination of the variation pattern type falls within the range of the determination value among the determination results at the time of winning.

Command C401 (H) is a command that specifies to start the first small hit. Command C402 (H) is a command that specifies to start the second small hit. Command C403 (H) is a command that specifies to start the third small hit. Command C501 (H) is a command that specifies to start the first small hit. Command C502 (H) is a command that specifies to start the second small hit. Command C503 (H) is a command that specifies to start the third small hit. The command C601 (H) is a V-winning designation command for designating that there was a V-winning. The command C602 (H) is a V winning ball detection designation command for designating that a winning ball (including both a V winning ball and a winning ball other than the V winning ball) to the V determination winning device 87 has been detected.

In the game control microcomputer 560, the RAM 55 is provided with a first hold storage buffer for storing the hold storage information of the first special symbol. In the first hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the first hold storage number (4 in this example) is secured. In the first hold storage buffer, a random number for determining a jackpot (random R), which is a hardware random number, a random number for determining a jackpot type (random 1), which is a software random number, a random number for determining a variable pattern type (random 2), and , Random number for determining fluctuation pattern (random number 3) is stored.

Regarding the second special symbol, the RAM 55 is provided with a second reserved storage buffer for storing the reserved storage information of the second special symbol. In the second hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second hold storage number is secured. In the second hold storage buffer, a random number for determining a jackpot (random R) which is a hardware random number, a random number for determining a jackpot type (random 1) which is a software random number, a random number for determining a variable pattern type (random 2), and , Random number for determining fluctuation pattern (random number 3) is stored.

Based on the winning of the first start winning opening 13, the CPU 56 extracts random numbers from each of the random number circuit 503 and the random counter for generating the software random number, and stores them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer. Execute the process of saving (storing). Specifically, these random values are extracted and stored (stored) in the first hold storage buffer based on the winning of the first starting winning opening 13. Further, based on the winning of the second start winning opening 14, the CPU 56 extracts a random number value from each of the random number circuit 503 and the random counter for generating the software random number, and stores them in the second hold storage buffer. Executes the process of saving (storing) in the area. Specifically, these random values are extracted and stored (stored) in the second hold storage buffer based on the winning of the second starting winning opening 14.

The storage of the above-mentioned information regarding the start winning prize in the hold storage buffer in this way may be indicated as "hold storage". The variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are not extracted at the time of starting winning and stored in the hold storage buffer in advance, but are described later in the variation pattern setting process. It may be extracted at (at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol).

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

In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, initialization processing at normal time, game state recovery processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (initial setting of random number circuit 503), random number update processing for display (variation pattern). (Update processing of various random numbers such as determination of type and determination of fluctuation pattern), random number update processing for initial value (update processing of initial value of count value of random number generation counter for normal symbol hit determination), and the like are executed.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt processing of steps S (hereinafter, simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power failure detection process for detecting whether or not a power failure signal has been output (whether or not it has been turned on) is executed (S20). Next, the gate switch 32a, the first start winning opening switch 13a, the second starting winning opening switch 14a, the count switch 23, the V winning switch 87a, the V device count switch 15a, and the V device discharging are performed via the input driver circuit 58. The detection signals of the switch 15b are input, and their states are determined (switch processing: S21).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

After that, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is activated at predetermined time intervals.

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

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

In the start port switch passing process, if the first start port switch 13a is turned on, the number of stored first reserved storage data is the number of stored data on condition that the first reserved storage number does not reach the upper limit value (for example, 4). Numerical data (for example, a random number for jackpot determination, a random number for determining a variation pattern type, and a variation pattern determination) are added to the value of the first hold storage number counter for counting Random numbers) are extracted, and the process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer is executed. On the other hand, if the second start port switch 14a is turned on, the second hold storage number is counted on the condition that the second hold storage number does not reach the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the hold storage counter is increased by 1, and numerical data (for example, a random number for jackpot determination, a random number for determining a variation pattern type, and a random number for determining a variation pattern) are extracted from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. Then, the process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the second hold storage buffer is executed.

Regarding the following description of the hold storage, it may be indicated that the information regarding the start winning as described above is stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer as "hold storage". Further, it is mentioned above that the numerical data stored in the first reserved storage buffer may be referred to as the first reserved storage information, and the numerical data stored in the second reserved storage buffer may be referred to as the second reserved storage information. That's right.

The processes of S300 to S307 are as follows.
In the special symbol normal processing (S300), it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display is a small hit.
In addition, it is a process of determining the type of small hit when it is a small hit. The variation pattern setting process (S301) is a process of determining the variation pattern and controlling the start of timing of the variation time timer.

The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process of controlling the transmission of the display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process of advancing the process to the special symbol stop process when the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S304) displays the fluctuation on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the passage of the fluctuation time corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern is timed by the fluctuation time timer. It is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying the stopped symbol.

The big winning opening pre-opening process (S305) is a process of controlling the opening of the big winning opening in the big hit variable winning ball device 20 when the big hit game state is reached. The large winning opening opening process (S306) performs a control of transmitting a round display effect control command during the big hit game state to the effect control microcomputer 100, a process of confirming the establishment of the large winning opening closing condition, and the like. It is a process. If the conditions for closing the big prize opening are satisfied and there are no remaining rounds, the process shifts to the big hit end process. The jackpot end process (S307) is a process of performing control for causing the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control at the end of the jackpot game state.

The small hit opening pre-processing (S308) is a process of controlling the opening of the operating port in the V determination winning device 87 when the small hit gaming state is reached. The small hit opening process (S309) confirms whether or not the game ball has V-winned in the V-winning area 870 in the V-judgment winning device 87, and sends a V-winning designation command when the V-winning is won. , This is a process for performing processing such as sending a small hit end specification command when the end timing of the small hit is reached.

The small hit end process (S310) is a process for shifting to the big hit game state when the game ball wins a V in the V winning area 870 in the big hit variable winning ball device 20 (transmission of a big hit start designation command, big hit display). Set the time, set the jackpot opening mode, set the process flag transition for the pre-opening of the jackpot opening, etc.), while specially without shifting to the jackpot game state when the V prize is not awarded. This is a process for executing a process for shifting to the symbol normal process (S300).

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

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

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

In this embodiment, a start winning is generated in the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, various data obtained at the time of the starting winning is stored as reserved storage information, and then the variable display is started. When the condition is satisfied, at the timing of starting the variable display, the special symbol (first special symbol or the second special symbol) for which the variable display is started is changed based on the reserved storage information in the special symbol normal processing (S300). The determination of whether or not the display result is the jackpot display result and the determination of the jackpot type are performed based on the jackpot determination value set corresponding to the various random number values described above and the jackpot type determination value. Then, the determination of the variation pattern (including the determination of the variation pattern type) in the variation pattern setting process (S301) is changed to the variation pattern type determination value and the variation pattern determination value set corresponding to the various random numbers described above. Do it based on.

On the other hand, apart from such a decision, the timing before the variable display based on the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 is started, specifically, the game ball is first started. At the timing when the start winning prize is entered in the winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 (the timing when the hold storage information is stored), the hold storage information storing various data obtained at the time of the start winning is pre-read and the pre-read hold Based on the stored information, the determination of whether or not a big hit is made, the determination of whether or not a small hit is made, the determination of the type of big hit, and the determination of the fluctuation pattern type are performed in advance corresponding to the various random numbers described above. The prize-winning effect processing for pre-reading determination is executed based on the set jackpot determination value, jackpot type determination value, and fluctuation pattern type determination value. By doing so, the effect control microcomputer 100 predicts the variation display result in advance before the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, and based on various determination results at the time of starting winning, the effect symbol is displayed. It is possible to execute a look-ahead effect such as a look-ahead notice that gives a notice of a big hit (possibility of a big hit) during the variable display.

Then, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the effect processing at the time of winning (S1216), and transmits the variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (S1217). Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the first start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1218), and sets the value of the first hold storage number counter in the EXT data to specify the first hold storage number. Control is performed to send a command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1219).

By executing the processes of S126 and S1217, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (game state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, jackpot gaming state, etc.), the first Every time the start winning opening 13 is started, both the symbol designation command and the variation type command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

Further, in this embodiment, when the process of S1216 to S1219 is executed and a start prize is generated in the first start prize opening 13, a symbol designation command, a variable type command, and a first start prize designation command are generated. And a set of four commands of the first hold storage number specification command is collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt.

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

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

Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect processing similar to the winning effect processing as described in S1215 for the detected start winning of the second special symbol (S1225). Then, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the effect processing at the time of winning (S1226), and also controls to transmit the variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. (S1227). Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the second start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1228), and sets the value of the second hold storage number counter in the EXT data to specify the second hold storage number. Control is performed to send a command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1229).

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

Further, in this embodiment, when the process of S1226 to S1229 is executed and a start prize is generated in the second start prize opening 14, a symbol designation command, a variable type command, and a second start prize designation command are generated. And a set of four commands of the second hold storage number designation command is transmitted collectively within one timer interrupt.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not there is hold storage data in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer (S51). If there is no hold storage data in either the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, the process ends.

If there is no hold storage data in the hold storage buffer in S51, the process (S80) for transmitting the customer waiting demo designation command is performed, and then the process ends. On the other hand, when there is hold storage data in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer in S51, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not there is hold storage data in the second hold storage buffer (S52). If there is hold storage data in the second hold storage buffer, the special symbol pointer (flag indicating whether the special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol) The data indicating the "second" is set (S54). On the other hand, if there is no hold storage data in the second hold storage buffer, the data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer (S53).

In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a is set according to whether the data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer or the data indicating "second" is set. The variation display of the second special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are executed by using a common processing routine. When the data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is performed based on the reserved storage data stored in the first reserved storage buffer. Is done. On the other hand, when the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is based on the reserved storage data stored in the second reserved storage buffer. Is performed.

Under the control of S52 to S54, if even one data of the second hold storage exists in the second hold storage buffer, the variable display of the second special symbol display 8b based on the data of the second hold storage can be displayed. It is executed with priority given to the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a based on the data of the first reserved storage.

Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 has each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = 1 in the first reserved storage buffer. Is read and stored in the random number buffer of the RAM 55. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = 1 in the second reserved storage buffer. It is stored in the random number buffer of the RAM 55.

Then, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the hold storage counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first hold storage counter and sets each storage area in the first hold storage buffer. Shift the content. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second hold storage counter is subtracted by 1, and the contents of the storage area in the second hold storage buffer are erased.

That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 sets the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. Each stored random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n-1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", it is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. Each random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n-1.

Therefore, the order in which each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved storage number is extracted always matches the order in which the first reserved storage number = 1, 2, 3, and 4. It has become like. Further, the order in which each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to each second reserved storage number is extracted always matches the order of the second reserved storage number = 1, 2, 3, and 4. It has become like.

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

In the special symbol normal processing, first, the data indicating "first" indicating that the processing is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, the "first" indicating that the processing is executed for the first special symbol. ", Or data indicating" second "indicating that processing is executed for the second start winning opening 14, that is," second "indicating that processing is executed for the second special symbol. The data is set in the special symbol pointer. Then, in the subsequent processing in the special symbol process processing, the processing according to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the processing of S300 to S307 can be standardized between the case where the first special symbol is targeted and the case where the second special symbol is targeted.

Next, the CPU 56 reads random number 1 (random number for jackpot determination) from the random number buffer and executes the jackpot determination module (S61). In this case, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot determination random number extracted in S1214 of the start port switch passage process and S1224 of the start port switch pass process and stored in the hold storage buffer or the random number buffer, and performs the jackpot determination. The big hit judgment module compares a predetermined big hit judgment value (see FIG. 5) and a small hit judgment value (see FIG. 5) with a random number for big hit judgment, and if they match, it is decided to make a big hit or a small hit. It is a program that executes the process of determining. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination process and a small hit determination process.

In the jackpot determination process, when the first special symbol matches any of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. 5 (A), the second special symbol matches any of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. 5 (B). Then, it is decided to make a big hit with respect to the special symbol. If it is decided to make a big hit (Y in S60), the process proceeds to S71. Determining whether or not to make a big hit means deciding whether or not to shift to the big hit game state, but it also means deciding whether or not to make the stop symbol on the special symbol display a big hit symbol. ..

If it is decided to make a big hit in S61 (Y in S61), a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit is set (S71).

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

In S75, using the jackpot type determination table selected in S73 or S74, the jackpot type corresponding to the value corresponding to the value of the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer area is set as the jackpot type. The decision is made (S75), and the process proceeds to S81.

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

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

In S81, the data indicating the jackpot type determined in S75 or S80 is stored in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (S81), and the process proceeds to S82. For example, when the jackpot type is "symbol 15R time saving jackpot", "01" is set in the jackpot type buffer as data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is "symbol 4R time saving jackpot", the data indicating the jackpot type is set. "02" is set in the jackpot type buffer. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is "16 (15) R time saving jackpot via small hit", "03" is set in the provisional jackpot type buffer different from the jackpot type buffer as the data indicating the jackpot type. When the jackpot type is via small hit 9 (8) R time saving jackpot, "04" is set in the provisional jackpot type buffer as data indicating the jackpot type. When the jackpot type is via small hit 5 (4) R time reduction jackpot, "05" is set in the provisional jackpot type buffer as data indicating the jackpot type. Of these, the data indicating 16 (15) R time saving big hit via small hit, 9 (8) R time saving big hit via small hit, and 5 (4) R time saving big hit via small hit are V prizes in the small hit gaming state. If there is no big hit, there is data that becomes invalid and is temporarily set.

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

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

In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 to end the variable display of the special symbol, and ends the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. Control is performed to derive and display the stop symbol (S131). When the data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a is terminated, and the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer. If it is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is terminated. In addition, a symbol determination command to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 is set (S132). As a result, the symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG. Then, if the jackpot flag is not set, the process proceeds to S139 (S133).

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

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

Further, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying the effect display device 9 that a jackpot has occurred) is set in the jackpot control timer (S136). After that, in the pre-processing for opening the large winning opening, the large winning opening control timer is subtracted by 1, and when it reaches 0, the large winning opening is opened and the round is started.

Further, according to the type of jackpot specified by the data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55, the opening pattern data for each jackpot type stored in the ROM 54 described above is referred to, and the number of releases (for example, 15 times). , Or 4 times), opening time (for example, 29 seconds), interval time between rounds (for example, 5 seconds), and other data indicating the opening mode are set (set) in a predetermined storage area (S137). Among such data, the data of the number of times of opening is set in the number of times of opening counter for counting the number of times of opening. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the large winning opening pre-opening process (S305) (S138), and the process ends. As a result, the special symbol process shifts to the pre-opening processing of the large winning opening.

Further, when the big hit flag is not set in S133 described above, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (S139). When the small hit flag is set in S139, the number of times of opening including the setting of the small hit opening control timer used for the small hit opening control by referring to the small hit opening pattern data stored in the ROM 54 (for example, Data indicating an opening mode such as (10 times), opening time (for example, 0.1 seconds), and interval time between openings is set (set) in a specific storage area (S140). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit opening pre-processing (S308) (S141), and the processing is terminated. As a result, the special symbol process shifts to the small hit opening preprocessing.

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

The total time reduction counter that is subtracted and updated in S143 is set to 5 times by S165 when it is controlled to the first time reduction state after the 4R symbol time reduction jackpot in the jackpot end processing of FIG. 14, and is of a type other than the 4R symbol time reduction jackpot. When it is controlled to the second time saving state after the big hit, it is set to 11 times by S168, and by S143, it is subtracted and updated every time the variation display which is the off display result is executed once. The total time reduction counter is used to determine both whether or not the end condition of the first time reduction state is satisfied and whether or not the end condition of the second time reduction state is satisfied.

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

Next, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the special figure 2 time reduction counter updated in S146 has become "0" (S147). In S147, when the count value of the special figure 2 time reduction counter becomes "0", one of the end conditions of the first time reduction state is satisfied, or one of the end conditions of the second time reduction state is satisfied. Since it is time, the process proceeds to S149 described later in order to end the first time saving state or the second time saving state being executed. On the other hand, in S147, when the count value of the special figure 2 time reduction counter is not "0", in order to confirm whether or not one other end condition of the end condition of the first time reduction state is satisfied. Then proceed to S148.

In S148, in order to confirm whether or not the end condition of the first time-saving state or the second time-saving state being executed is satisfied based on the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the time-saving state. In addition, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the total time reduction counter that has been subtracted and updated in S143 has become "0" (S148). If the count value of the total time reduction counter is not "0" in S148, the process proceeds to S152, which will be described later. On the other hand, in S148, when the count value of the total time reduction counter is "0", the process proceeds to S149.

In S149 and S150, in each of the first time saving state and the second time saving state, when it is determined by S147 that the number of times of variation display of the second special symbol has become the number of end conditions, and by S148, the first special symbol and the first special symbol and Executed to end the running 1st time saving state or 2nd time saving state when it is determined that the total number of fluctuations of the 2nd special symbol has reached the number of times of the end condition. ..

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

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

In such a special symbol stop processing, according to S142 to S151, when the first time is shortened, the execution of one deviation variation display of the second special symbol and the total of the first special symbol and the second special symbol 5 When any of the execution of the out-of-times variation display is satisfied, the process of ending the first time saving state is performed. Further, according to S142 to S151, in the second time saving state, the second special symbol is executed 7 times and the first special symbol and the second special symbol are executed 11 times in total. When any of the above is satisfied, the process of ending the second time saving state is performed.

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

When the type of jackpot that ends in S163 is the symbol 4R time reduction jackpot, in order to control to the first time reduction state, as the end condition of the first time reduction state, the special figure 2 time reduction counter is set to "1" (second special). Set the data of the symbol variation display once (S164), and set the data of "5" (corresponding to the total variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol 5 times) in the total time reduction counter (S165). ). Then, a process for transmitting the first time saving state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (S167), and the process proceeds to S170.

When the type of the jackpot ending by S163 is not the symbol 4R time saving jackpot, it means that the type of the jackpot ending is a jackpot type other than the symbol 4R time saving jackpot, and the second time saving state is controlled in order to control the second time saving state. As the end condition of, the data of "7" (corresponding to the fluctuation display of the second special symbol once) is set in the special figure 2 time reduction counter (S167), and "11" (the first special symbol and the first special symbol and) are set in the total time reduction counter. Set the data (corresponding to the total variation display of the second special symbol 11 times) (S168). Then, a process for transmitting the second time saving state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (S169), and the process proceeds to S170.

In S170, a time saving flag is set in order to control the first time saving state or the second time saving state (S170). When controlling to the first time saving state, the first time saving flag is set. On the other hand, when controlling to the second time saving state, the second time saving flag is set. Then, according to the end of the jackpot game state, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S171), and the process is terminated. As a result, the special symbol process shifts to the special symbol normal processing.

As a result, it is controlled to the first time saving state after the end of the big hit gaming state of the symbol 4R time saving big hit, and is controlled to the second time saving state after the end of the big hit type big hit game state other than the symbol 4R time saving big hit. The end conditions for the first time-saving state and the second time-saving state are individually defined by the number of times the variation is displayed only for the second special symbol and the total number of times the variation display is opened for the first special symbol and the second special symbol. To.

In such a jackpot end process, in S164 and S165, after the jackpot game state of the symbol 4R time saving jackpot is completed, the second special symbol is executed once, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed. The control is set to the first time saving state until any one of the execution of the deviation variation display of 5 times in total is satisfied. In addition, according to S167 and S168, after the end of the jackpot game state of the jackpot type other than the symbol 4R time-saving jackpot, the execution of the 7-time loss variation display of the 2nd special symbol and the total of 11 of the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol The setting is made to control the second time reduction state until one of the execution of the out-of-times variation display is satisfied.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the small hit opening pre-processing (S308). In the small hit opening pre-processing, the CPU 56 operates the movable portion 872 in the open state by controlling the solenoid 22 based on the small hit opening mode set in S140 of FIG. 13, and operates the V determination winning device 87. The opening operation of the mouth is started (S411). Next, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit start designation command indicating that the small hit game state is started to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S412). Next, the CPU 56 sets a V-determined winning number counter as a counting means in order to use the number of winnings in the V winning area 870 in the open state of the small hit as the end condition of the open state (S413). Specifically, in S413, the counter value of the V-judgment winning number counter is set to "10", and the setting for down-counting the V-winning number is set. Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit opening process (S309) (S413).

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

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

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

On the other hand, when it is not in the ON state in S434, it means that the V winning is not detected, and it is determined whether or not the V device count switch 15a is in the ON state (S438). When it is in the ON state in S438, the process proceeds to S439, and when it is not in the ON state in S438, the process ends.

In S439, a process for down-counting the count value of the V-judgment winning number counter set to "10" by S413 in FIG. 15 to "-1" (S439) and transmitting a V-judgment winning ball detection designation command is performed. (S440). As a result, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the V winning ball that has entered the determination winning device 87 is detected after the V winning ball is detected, and enters the determination winning device 87. It becomes possible to recognize the number of game balls played.

When the count value of the V-judgment winning number counter is "0" in S431, it means that the opening end condition of the small hit is satisfied because the number of V winnings per small hit reaches the upper limit value. When the small hit release control timer times out in S432, it means that the small hit release end condition is satisfied because the small hit release control is completed. At these times, the CPU 56 controls the solenoid 22 to operate the movable portion 872 in the closed state, and closes the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 (S441). When the count value of the V-judgment winning number counter becomes "0", even if the V-judgment winning device 87 is being opened according to the opening mode of the small hit, the counting value of the V-judgment winning number counter is increased. The V-judgment winning device 87 is forcibly closed. When the small hit release control timer times out, the V determination winning device 87 is closed according to the end of the small hit release control in the small hit opening mode.

Next, the data corresponding to the specific period, which is the V-winning valid period after the V-judgment winning device 87 is closed, is set in the V-winning valid period timer (S442), and the value of the special symbol process flag is set to the small hit end process (small hit end processing). The value corresponding to S310) is updated (S443), and the process ends. As a result, the time counting of the specific period, which is the valid period of the V winning after the closing of the V determination winning device 87, is started. Since the specific period, which is the valid period of the V prize, is set in this way, even if the game ball passes through the V prize area later than the time when the game ball normally passes in some time signature, the game ball Can be detected. Further, since a specific period is set, even if there is a person who illegally tries to win a prize in the V winning area, only that period is detected, so that fraud can be prevented.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a small hit end process (S310) in the special symbol process process. In the small hit post-processing, the CPU 56 updates the V winning validity period timer by -1 subtraction (S441), and confirms whether or not the V winning validity period timer has timed out (timer value = 0) (S442).

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

When the V winning validity period timer has timed out in S442, a process for transmitting a small hit end designation command is performed (S447). As a result, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the small hit has been completed. Next, by changing the state of the solenoid 23, control is performed to open the opening / closing member to return the V winning region 870 (V winning opening) to the open state (S447A). Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the V winning flag is set (S448). If the V winning flag is set in S448, it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit, and the jackpot flag is set (S449).

In the pachinko game machine 1, as described above, in the small hit game state, if the player hits the right in accordance with the right-handed promotion notification described later, the game ball is allowed to enter the V-judgment winning device 87 with a probability of approximately 100%. The game ball that has entered the V-judgment winning device 87 is always in the V-winning area 87.
By winning V at 0, the jackpot flag is set in S449 based on the fact that the V winning flag is set with a probability of approximately 100% (S435 in FIG. 16), and the jackpot game state is controlled.

Next, the CPU 56 converts the data indicating the jackpot type via the jackpot stored in the jackpot temporary type buffer in S81 into the jackpot type buffer according to the fact that it is determined that the data will be a regular jackpot due to the occurrence of the V prize. Formally memorize (S450). Then, the time saving flags set at that time (the first time saving flag and the second time saving flag set in the jackpot end processing of FIG. 14) are temporarily reset (S451).

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

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

If the V winning flag is not set in S448, the big hit game state does not occur. Therefore, in S81, the data indicating the big hit type via the small hit stored in the big hit temporary type buffer is deleted (S456), and the special symbol process flag is set. The value is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (S300) (S457), and the processing ends. As a result, when the V prize does not occur in the small hit game state, the state does not shift to the big hit game state.

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

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

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

Next, a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating various random numbers such as random numbers for selection determination of various effect contents is executed (S706). After that, it shifts to S702.

In the effect control microcomputer 100, when the variation pattern command is received, the variation display of the effect symbol is started, and when the variation display time specified by the variation pattern command elapses, or the symbol confirmation designation command is received. When this is done, the variable display of the effect symbol is stopped. By executing such an effect control main process, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits from the game control microcomputer 560 and responds to the effect control command received, the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the effect control computer 100. By controlling the effect device such as the speaker 27, various effect controls are performed according to the game state.

In the effect control microcomputer 100, when the variation pattern command is received, the variation display of the effect symbol is started, and when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the variation display of the effect symbol is stopped. May be good. The variation pattern command is a command consisting of data that can specify the length of the variation time and the information necessary for specifying the variation display mode such as the variation display result. The variation display is controlled to be executed at the variation time corresponding to each variation pattern command. Further, the stop symbol when executing the effect control for varyingly displaying the effect symbol is determined based on the display result specification command and the determination of whether the effect symbol is out of order or a big hit.

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

In the effect control process process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the effect corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation pattern of the second special symbol is executed, but is synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol. Both the control related to the produced effect and the control related to the effect synchronized with the fluctuation of the second special symbol are executed in one effect control process process. Further, in the effect control process process, an effect corresponding to (synchronized) the variation display of the normal symbol is also executed in a manner capable of displaying in parallel with the variation display of the special symbol.

Hitting promotion effect processing (S500): Based on various effect control commands received from the game control microcomputer 560, the game state is confirmed, and the ball hitting promotion effect is executed according to the game state. The hitting ball promotion effect is an effect of promoting the hitting of the game ball into at least one of the first path (left-handed path) 183F100 and the second path (right-handed path) 183F200 in the game area 7. is there. Specifically, the hitting promotion effect includes a right-handed promotion notification effect for notifying the promotion of the hitting of the game ball into the second path (right-handed path) 183F200, and the hitting promotion effect includes the right-handed hitting. The promotion notification effect and the left-handed promotion notification effect for promoting the driving of the game ball into the first path (left-handed path) 183F100 may be included.

In the right-handed promotion notification effect, for example, in a specific display area of the effect display device, a character image such as "right-handed" that suggests and promotes right-handedness is continuously displayed together with a right-pointing arrow image. It is done by doing.

In this embodiment, left-handed hitting is the basis for hitting a game ball, and a second path (right) is based on a state in which right-handed hitting promotion notification is executed without executing left-handed hitting promotion notification as a hitting promotion effect. Hitting path) The hitting of the game ball into the 183F200 is promoted (right hitting), and conversely, the hitting of the game ball into the first path (left hitting path) 183F100 based on the state in which the right hitting promotion notification is not executed. An example of effect control that promotes (left-handed) will be described.

As the hitting ball promotion effect, the effect control may be performed in which both the left-handed promotion notification and the right-handed promotion notification are used properly according to the game state. Further, as the hitting promotion effect, the effect control may be performed in which both the left-handed promotion notification and the right-handed promotion notification are used properly according to the game state.

Look-ahead processing (S501): This is a process of storing the hold storage information (hold information) corresponding to the hold storage information of the game control microcomputer 560 and making the hold storage information usable for the look-ahead effect. The look-ahead effect is the content of the change display of the special symbol based on the hold information by pre-reading the hold memory information before the turn of the change display (symbol change) of the special symbol based on the hold memory information arrives. It is a production technique such as determining what will happen to the variable display of the special symbol in the future and giving a notice at a stage before that. For example, when it is shown that the hold storage information is a small hit or a symbol big hit, a notice effect (see FIG. 21) called a hold continuous notification effect can be executed as a look-ahead effect. In the following, the hold storage information targeted for the look-ahead effect will be referred to as “target hold storage information”. Further, the hold display based on the hold information targeted for the look-ahead effect is referred to as "target hold display".

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

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

Processing during effect symbol change (S802): Controls the switching timing of each state constituting the effect pattern, and monitors whether or not the effect time measured by the effect time timer has expired. Then, the value of the effect control process flag corresponds to the effect stop process (S803) at the time of fluctuation in order to end the effect at the time of fluctuation based on the end of the effect time or the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command. Update to value.

Effect symbol fluctuation stop processing (S803): Controls to stop the effect during fluctuation and display the effect result corresponding to the variation display result (stop symbol) of the special symbol. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

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

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

Round post-processing (S806): Display control between big hit rounds is performed. Then, when the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the processing during the round (S805).

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

Small hit display process (S808): When a small hit occurs, a fanfare effect as an effect such as a small hit display for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of a small hit is performed for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second). Display control such as control is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit opening process (S809).

Small hit opening process (S809): In the small hit, various effect controls are performed while the V determination winning device 87 is open. Then, when the V determination winning device 87 is closed, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect process (S810).

Small hit end effect processing (S810): The effect display device 9 performs effect control to notify the player that the small hit game state has ended. Further, in the small hit game state, when the V winning switch 87a detects the V winning of the game ball and it is determined that the V winning has occurred, the V winning effect control for notifying that the V winning has occurred is performed. When a V prize is generated in the small hit game state, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (S804) in order to shift to the big hit game state. On the other hand, when the V prize does not occur in the small hit game state, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) because the state does not shift to the big hit game state.

In the effect control process process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled by each of the above processes, the effect at the time of variation corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol is started, and the effect result corresponding to the variable display result of the special symbol is obtained. Is displayed. For example, the effect control CPU 101 recognizes the specified variation pattern and the display result for the variation display executed based on the received variation pattern command and the display result specification command, and produces the effect at the time of variation. Determine the result. Further, in the effect control process process, the S500 confirms the execution status of the effect control process, and the hit ball promotion effect is executed according to the game control state.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a plurality of types of hitting promotion effects including a high base state right-handed promotion notification, a small hit right-handed promotion notification, and a large hit right-handed promotion notification can be executed as the hitting promotion effect. The high base state right-handed promotion notification is a ball-striking promotion effect for aiming the game ball to enter the gate 32 and the variable winning ball device 15 (second starting winning opening 14) by hitting right in the high-base state. is there. The small hit right-handed promotion notification is a ball-hit promotion effect for aiming the game ball to enter the V-determined winning device 87 (V-winning area) by hitting right in the small-hit game state. The jackpot right-handed promotion notification is a ball-striking promotion effect for aiming the game ball to enter the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 (big winning opening) by hitting right in the jackpot game state.

High-base state right-handed promotion notification, small hit right-handed promotion notification, and big hit right-handed promotion notification, along with a character image that suggests and promotes right-handed hitting such as "right-handed", along with a right-pointing arrow image. It may be executed using the same image to be displayed continuously. In other words, even if the right-handed promotion notification corresponds to a high-base state promotion notification, a small hit promotion notification, or a large hit promotion notification, it cannot be specified. Good. The right-handed promotion notification is a high-base state right-handed promotion notification as an image that continuously displays a character image such as "right-handed" that suggests and promotes right-handedness together with a right-pointing arrow image. May be displayed using a different image, such as displaying a blue image, displaying a small hit right-handed promotion notification as a yellow image, and displaying a large hit right-handed promotion notification as a red image. Further, the size of the image used for the effect may be different depending on the type of the ball striking promotion effect. For example, the size of the image used for the production may be different depending on the advantage for the player. As an example, small hit right-handed promotion notifications are promoted using a small image, high-base state right-handed promotion notifications are promoted using a medium-sized image, and large hit right-handed promotion notifications are large. The promotion notification may be performed using the image of. As for the high-base state right-handed promotion notification, the promotion notification may be performed using a large image in the same manner as the big hit right-handed promotion notification.

(Explanation of feature section 183F)
Next, the feature unit 183F of the present embodiment will be described. Regarding the feature unit 183F, for example, the first condition that is satisfied based on the detection that the game ball has passed through a specific area such as the gate 32, the button operation such as the push button 120 operation by the player, and the like. A technique capable of changing the effect mode of a predetermined effect according to the condition of any of the second conditions satisfied based on the detection of the motion will be described. In the technical explanation, there are an example in which the easiness of satisfying the condition differs between the first condition and the second condition, and an example in which the first condition and the second condition can be satisfied at the same time during the execution of the predetermined effect. I will mainly explain.

The game control microcomputer 560 (CPU56) can set any one of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player as the setting value of the jackpot winning probability (hereinafter, also referred to as the jackpot probability). It also has a function as a setting means. The jackpot winning probability is basically set to a set value that inherits the set value set at the previous operation when the power is turned on. In addition, the jackpot winning probability can be changed from the setting value inherited from the previous operation to another setting value according to the setting change operation for changing the setting when the power is turned on. is there.

Next, the set value will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in this example, the main process of game control is executed in response to a setting change operation using a predetermined switch or other operating means by a person on the game hall side (a game hall clerk, etc.). At that time, the set value change process included in the main process is executed, so that the set value of the jackpot winning probability according to the set value is changed.

For example, in the game control microcomputer 560 (CPU56), a setting change process is executed so that the jackpot winning probability set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be changed according to the setting change operation. As a result, in the special symbol normal process of the special symbol process process, the setting change process that enables the jackpot winning probability to be changed is executed by using the display result determination table according to the set value. The set value is composed of, for example, 6 stages (multiple stages) of 1 to 6, and the winning probability of the big hit increases in the order of set value 1 <set value 2 <set value 3 <set value 4 <set value 5 <set value 6. That is, when the set value 1 is set as the set value, the advantage is the lowest for the player, and the advantage is in the order of set value 2 <set value 3 <set value 4 <set value 5 <set value 6. It becomes higher gradually.

The set value may be provided in a plurality of stages, and is not limited to the six stages. Since the ball ejection rate (the number of balls ejected per unit time (the number of prize balls)) changes according to the possibility of changing the winning probability of the big hit in this way, changing the set value changes the ball ejection rate. It can be said that it is to do.

For example, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the jackpot winning probability changes according to the selection of the set value by the setting change operation when the power is turned on. Of the six-step setting values, for example, the setting values 4 to 6 may be called a high setting having a high jackpot winning probability, and the setting values 1 to 3 may be called a low setting having a low jackpot winning probability.

Further, the selection probability of the jackpot type may be changed by setting the setting values 1 to 6 as well as the winning probability of the jackpot. The selection probability of the variation pattern type may be changed by setting the set value 1 to the set value 6 as well as the winning probability of the big hit. The selection probability of the fluctuation pattern may be changed by setting the set value 1 to the set value 6 as well as the winning probability of the big hit.

Regarding the feature unit 183F, when the jackpot gaming state is controlled, the hold information determined to be controlled by hitting (big hit or small hit) is stored in the RAM 55 as the hold storage buffer. , Hold ream may be executed. Specifically, the hold ream is the hold information that exists when the big hit occurs, and there is the hold information that will be a hit in the future, and the hold information that existed at the time of the big hit after the end of the big hit game state. The next hit occurs continuously within the range of the pending information. The continuous hit within the range of the pending information (reserved villa). In the case of a small hit, since the big hit is via the small hit based on the occurrence of the V prize, it can be said that the small hit hold information is the hold storage information of the hit that will be the big hit in the future. When such a hold ream is executed, a notification effect for notifying that the hold ream is executed may be executed.

FIG. 20-1 shows a first special figure hit determination table and a second special figure hit determination table in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature unit 183F in which the winning probability can be changed by setting the set values 1 to 6. It is explanatory drawing which shows. These tables are stored in the ROM 54.

FIG. 20-1 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a first special figure hit determination table. The first special symbol hit determination table is a data table for determining a jackpot for the first special symbol, and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with a random number for hit determination is set. In FIG. 20-1 (B), for the first special figure hit determination table, the probability (ratio) that the jackpot determination value is used to determine the jackpot is shown instead of showing the jackpot determination value itself.

The jackpot probability of the first special symbol differs depending on the set value. Setting 1 is 1/199, setting 2 is 1/190, setting 3 is 1/180, setting 4 is 1/170, setting 5 is 1/160, and setting 6 is 1/150. Therefore, the jackpot probability of the relationship of setting 1 <setting 2 <setting 3 <setting 4 <setting 5 <setting 6 can be set.

FIG. 20-1 (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a second special figure hit determination table. The second special figure hit judgment table is a data table for making a big hit judgment and a small hit judgment for the second special symbol, and a big hit judgment value to be compared with a random R and a small hit judgment value are set. It is a table that is. In FIG. 20-1 (B), for the second special figure hit judgment table, instead of showing the big hit judgment value itself and the small hit judgment value time reduction, the probability (ratio) that the big hit judgment value determines to make a big hit, and , The probability (ratio) that the big hit is decided by the small hit judgment value is shown.

The upper row in FIG. 20-1 (B) is the big hit determination table section, and the lower row in FIG. 20-1 (B) is the small hit determination table section. The "probability" shown in the upper part of FIG. 20-1 (B) indicates the probability (ratio) of becoming a big hit, and the "probability" shown in the lower part of FIG. 20-1 (B) indicates the probability (ratio) of becoming a small hit. ..

The jackpot probability of the second special symbol differs depending on the set value. Setting 1 is 1/199, setting 2 is 1/190, setting 3 is 1/180, setting 4 is 1/170, setting 5 is 1/160, and setting 6 is 1/150. Therefore, the jackpot probability of the relationship of setting 1 <setting 2 <setting 3 <setting 4 <setting 5 <setting 6 can be set. On the other hand, the small hit probability of the second special symbol is set to 1 / 7.35 regardless of the set value. A small hit may be provided on the first special symbol. In such a case, it is desirable that the probability of winning a small hit is lower for the first special symbol than for the second special symbol. For example, the small hit probability by the first special symbol may be set to 1/100.

When the CPU 56 detects a start prize (first start prize) in the first start prize opening 13 or a start prize (second start prize) in the second start prize opening 14, the CPU 56 counts the value of the random number circuit 503. (Random R) is extracted. For the first start winning, the extracted value is compared with the jackpot judgment value set in the first special figure hit judgment table, and if the extracted value matches any of the jackpot judgment values, the first special symbol is hit. To decide. For the second start winning, the extracted value is compared with the jackpot judgment value set in the second special figure hit judgment table, and if the extracted value matches any of the jackpot judgment values, the second special symbol is hit. To decide. Then, when the extracted value does not match any of the big hit judgment values, the extracted value is compared with the small hit judgment value set in the second special figure hit judgment table, and the extracted value is with any of the small hit judgment values. If they match, it is decided to make a small hit with respect to the second special symbol. Deciding to make a small hit also means making a tentative decision to make a big hit via a small hit (it is described as a tentative decision because it is not controlled by a big hit unless a V prize occurs during the small hit). ..

It should be noted that deciding whether or not to make a big hit means deciding whether or not to shift to the big hit game state, but the stop symbol by the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changed to the big hit symbol. It also means deciding whether or not to do it. In addition, deciding whether or not to make a small hit means deciding whether or not to shift to the small hit game state, but whether to make the stop symbol by the variable display of the second special symbol a small hit symbol It also means deciding whether or not.

In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the jackpot probability can be set in a plurality of stages and the jackpot winning probability is changed according to the set value by the setting change operation, the current set value is set by the effect control CPU 101. It is possible to execute a setting suggestion effect suggesting that the set value has been changed and a setting change effect suggesting that the set value has been changed (for example, suggesting that the set value has been changed at the latest power-on).

[Example of rush availability production]
Next, after the end of the jackpot game state, the first condition that is satisfied based on the detection that the game ball has passed through a specific area such as the gate 32 and the operation such as button operation by the player are detected. Depending on whether any of the second conditions that are established based on the fact that the game is played is satisfied, the V-judgment winning device 87 is likely to be opened due to a small hit, and a big hit game based on a right-handed V-winning. The "rush possibility effect", which is an effect suggesting whether or not to enter the time saving state as a so-called rush state in which a state is likely to occur, will be described.

FIG. 20-2 is a display screen view of the image display device 5 showing an image display example of the rush possibility effect. At the time of the final change of the time reduction control after the end of the jackpot game state, the rush rush chance image 183F001 showing the characters “rush rush chance!” Is displayed as shown in FIG. 20-2 (A). This informs us that it is an opportunity to enter the rush state. Next, as shown in FIG. 20-2 (B), a large right-handed promotion image 183F002 containing the characters "right-handed" and showing a relatively large right-pointing arrow is displayed, and "hold within the time limit". The hold storage promotion image 183F003 showing the characters "Charge!" Is displayed. As a result, the right-handed operation promotion effect is executed, and in order to enter the rush state, it is notified that it is necessary to right-handed and store the hold storage information within the time limit. The large right-handed promotion image 183F002 and the hold storage promotion image 183F003 are collectively referred to as a right-handed promotion display for hold charge.

Next, as in the image display device 5 at the start of the timer effect in FIG. 20-2 (C), the hold storage promotion image 183F003 is erased at a predetermined position on the screen, and instead, "30:00" is displayed. The timer numerical image 183F000 showing the numerical value of the timer is displayed, and the timer effect of counting and displaying the time limit for storing the hold storage information (for example, about 30 seconds) in a countdown format is started.

During the execution of the timer effect started as shown in FIG. 20-2 (C), the large right-handed promotion image 183F002 is erased and compared to the large right-handed promotion image 183F002 as shown in FIG. 20-2 (D). By displaying the small right-handed promotion image 183F004 of a small size, the right-handed operation promotion effect is executed. As described above, the display of the large right-handed promotion image 183F002 is restricted during the execution of the timer effect. During the execution of the timer effect, as shown in FIG. 20-2 (D), each time the game ball starts and wins a prize in the second start winning opening 14 and one hold storage information is accumulated, the first hold of the vertically long rectangle is supported. Panel images 183F006 to 183F009 for the fourth hold are displayed one by one in order from the left side of the screen. Such an effect is called a hold-enabled panel effect.

As in the image display device 5 at the end of the timer effect in FIG. 20-2 (E), the first hold compatible panel image 183F006 with the letter "A" corresponding to the first hold storage information appears. Is displayed. The second hold-corresponding panel image 183F007 with the letter "B" corresponding to the second hold storage information appears and is displayed. A third hold-corresponding panel image 183F008 with the letter "C" corresponding to the third hold storage information appears and is displayed. The fourth hold-corresponding panel image 183F009 with the letter "D" corresponding to the fourth hold storage information appears and is displayed. Thereby, it is possible to distinguish which hold storage information the first hold correspondence panel image 183F006 to the fourth hold correspondence panel image 183F009 corresponds to.

During the execution of the timer effect, when the fourth hold storage information is generated, as shown in FIG. 20-2 (E), the first hold compatible panel image 183F006 to the fourth hold compatible panel image 183F009 are all. The hold charge completion notification image 183F012, which is displayed and shows the characters "hold charge completed!", Is displayed. As a result, it is notified that the charge of the hold storage information is completed.

When the timer effect using the timer numerical image 183F000 is completed, the display mode (effect mode) of the displayed first hold compatible panel image 183F006 to the fourth hold compatible panel image 183F009 can be changed. To perform Figure 20-
As in 2 (F), an operation promotion effect of displaying the button image 183F010 in a display mode reminiscent of the push button 120 is executed. In the button image 183F010, the character "continuous hitting" is displayed in the central portion, so that the display promoting the continuous hitting operation of the push button 120 by the player's operation is displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 20-2 (F), the display of the small right-handed promotion image 183F004 is continued as the right-handed promotion effect during the execution of the hold panel-compatible effect. As described above, the display of the large right-handed promotion image 183F002 is restricted during the execution of the hold panel corresponding effect.

The hold panel-compatible effect that enables the effect mode to be changed is executed for a predetermined time (for example, a time of about 10 seconds to 30 seconds) after the end of the timer effect. In the hold panel change effect, even if the timer effect using the timer numerical image 183F000 is completed as in 20-2 (F), the small right-handed promotion image 183F004 is continuously produced during the hold panel change effect. Is displayed.

During the hold panel change effect that enables the effect mode to be changed, the button image 183F010 is displayed and the small right-handed promotion image 183F004 is displayed. Therefore, according to such a display, a general player operates the push button 120 or right-hands the game ball. Therefore, during the hold panel change effect, the operation of the push button 120 or the passage of the game ball at the gate 32 can be detected.

As shown in FIGS. 20-2 (F) to 20-2, the operation of the push button 120 or the passage of the game ball at the gate 32 is detected in the hold panel change effect that enables the effect mode to be changed. Each display mode (display color) of the first hold-corresponding panel image 183F006 to the fourth hold-corresponding panel image 183F009 is an effect that can be changed according to an individually selected effect pattern (change pattern). The button image 183F010 is changed and displayed so as to be in an operated mode each time the operation of the push button 120 is detected.

In FIGS. 20-2 (G) to 20-2 (I), as an example of the hold panel change effect capable of changing the effect mode, the first hold compatible panel image 183F006, the second hold compatible panel image 183F007, and the third hold In the corresponding panel image 183F008 and the fourth hold corresponding panel image 183F009, an effect example in which the effect of changing the display mode (display color) is executed in parallel is shown. In FIGS. 20-2 (G) to 20-2 (I), the hold-compatible panel images in which the display mode (display color) has changed are indicated by diagonal lines.

When the hold panel change effect is completed, the first second hold storage information → the second second hold storage information → the third second hold storage information → the fourth hold storage information In turn, a special production is performed to show whether or not the entry into the rush state is successful. As an example of the special effect, in the first hold compatible panel image 183F006 to the fourth hold compatible panel image 183F009, the ally character image (player's ally) appears and is displayed in order from the first hold compatible panel image 183F006. Separately, an enemy character image (player's enemy) appears and is displayed, indicating that if the ally character image fights against the enemy character image and wins, the rush state will be successful, and the ally character image will be the enemy character image. A battle production as a special production is executed, which indicates that the entry into the rush state will fail if you fight and lose.

In the battle production, when the hold storage information corresponding to the hold-supporting panel image in which the character image targeted for the battle production appears is information that is "direct big hit" or "big hit via small hit", the ally character When the image wins and the hold storage information corresponding to the hold support panel image in which the character image targeted for the battle effect appears is information that is "off", the display that the ally character image is defeated is executed. To.

For example, when the hold storage information of the production target during the battle production is "direct big hit" or "big hit via small hit", the display that the ally character image wins is performed, and the hold storage of the production target is performed. At the end of the execution of the battle effect corresponding to the information, as shown in FIG. 20-2 (J), the rush rush effect is executed, which indicates that the rush state has been successfully entered. In the rush rush production, the success notification image 183F011 showing characters such as "success! Rush rush!" Is displayed. On the other hand, for example, when the hold storage information of the production target during which the battle production is being executed is "off", the display that the ally character image is defeated is displayed, and the battle production corresponding to the hold storage information of the production target is displayed. At the end of the execution, a rush rush no effect indicating that the rush state rush failed is executed. In the rush rush non-production, a failure notification image (not shown) showing characters such as "failure" is displayed.

In the special effect described above, the same effect is executed when the button operation is detected and when the gate passage is detected.

The "rush availability effect" shown in FIG. 20-2 includes the "hold support panel effect" over the first specific time using the hold support panels shown in (A) to (I), and the second after (I). 2 Consists of "special production" over a specific time.

In the special production, for example, when the hold memory information of the production target during the battle production includes "direct big hit" or "big hit via small hit", the battle production is in the final order. The battle effect corresponding to the hold memory information may be continued, and after waiting for the final bottle effect to be completed, a success effect indicating that the rush state is successfully entered may be executed.

In the rush availability effect shown in FIG. 20-2, after the hold charge is completed by filling the second hold storage information within a predetermined period, as shown in FIGS. 20-2 (F) to (I), each For the first hold-compatible panel image 183F006 to the fourth hold-support panel image 183F009 corresponding to the hold storage information, the player's expectation can be raised by executing the "hold-hold support panel effect" in which the effect mode can be changed. it can. Further, after the end of the "holding correspondence panel production", the first second holding storage information → the second second holding storage information → the third second holding storage information → the fourth By executing a special effect that shows whether or not the entry into the rush state is successful in the order of the reserved memory information, the player's expectation can be further raised.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 20-2 (F) to (I), in the hold-supporting panel production, the execution of the large right-handed promotion image 183F002 is restricted and the small right-handed promotion image 183F004 is displayed. Execution of the small right-handed promotion image 183F004, which has lower visibility of the effect than the promotion image 183F002, is restricted. As a result, the right-handed launch promotion effect that promotes the launch of the game medium to the right-handed path (second path) is not excessively executed, so that the game medium is launched to the right-handed path (second path). It is possible to suppress unnecessary firing of the game medium on the right-handed path (second path) according to the effect of promoting the above.

[Example of holding panel production selection table]
FIG. 20-3 is a diagram showing an example of a hold-corresponding panel effect selection table used for selecting the hold-corresponding panel effect displayed in the effect shown in FIG. 20-2 in a tabular format.

In FIG. 20-3, a plurality of types of effect patterns, that is, a first effect pattern to a twelfth effect pattern, are commonly used for all of the first hold compatible panel image 183F006 to the fourth hold compatible panel image 183F009. The effect pattern is set to be selectable.

Each effect pattern in the 1st effect pattern to the 12th effect pattern is the display color at the time of appearance display, the display color at the time of the first detection of the button operation or the first detection of the gate passage, and the display color at the time of the second detection of the button operation or the gate passage 2 Display color detection at the time of the third detection, display color at the time of the third detection of the button operation or the gate passage, the display color at the time of the fourth detection of the button operation or the third detection of the gate passage, the fourth detection of the button operation A combination pattern of display colors is set when the time or the fourth passage through the gate is detected.

For example, in the fourth effect pattern, the hold-supporting panel image is displayed in "white" when the appearance is displayed, and changes from "white" to "blue" when the first button operation is detected or the first gate passage is detected, and the button is displayed. Maintains "blue" when the second operation is detected or when the second gate is detected, and when the button is operated for the third time or when the third gate is detected, and when the button is operated for the fourth time or when the gate is passed for the fourth time. It is a production pattern that sometimes changes from "blue" to "red".

In the hold support panel effect selection table, the data of the hold support panel effect selection random counter updated by the effect control CPU 101 becomes "direct big hit" or "small hit" depending on the variable display result based on the hold storage information. The first effect pattern to the twelfth effect pattern are allocated differently depending on whether there is a certain time or when the variable display result based on the hold storage information is "out of place". In FIG. 20-3, the number of data allocated to the random counter for selecting the panel effect pattern for 1 hold is shown as a ratio (%) to the total number of data for the random counter for selecting the panel effect pattern for 1 hold. Has been done.

According to FIG. 20-3, regarding the final hold-supporting panel color of each hold-supporting panel image of the first hold-supporting panel image 183F006 to the fourth hold-supporting panel image 183F009 in each effect pattern, "direct jackpot" or "direct jackpot" or " The selection ratio of the production pattern is set so that the degree of expectation of entering the rush state as a "small hit" has a relationship of "white <blue <green <red <rainbow". In addition, regarding the hold-compatible panel image, if at least one hold-compatible panel turns into a "rainbow" color at any stage after the appearance is displayed, it becomes a "direct big hit" or a "small hit" and enters a rush state. Is confirmed.

As a result, the first hold-corresponding panel image 183F006 to the fourth hold-corresponding panel image 183F009 can detect the continuous hitting operation of the push button 120 or the passage of the gate 32 in the hold panel change effect, as shown in FIG. 20-2. Correspondingly, the display mode (color) can be changed by the individually set effect pattern. Thereby, the player's operation such as the player's button operation and the firing operation can be promoted. In addition, the mode of the hold panel change effect can be varied.

In the hold-supporting panel effect shown in FIG. 20-2, the continuous hitting operation of the push button 120 by the player's operation is detected (or the gate 32) for all of the first hold-supporting panel image 183F006 to the fourth hold-supporting panel image 183F009. When the hold-supporting panel image changes to the final hold-supporting panel color determined using the hold-supporting panel effect selection table shown in FIG. 20-3 according to the passage detection of the game ball in However, after that, if the detection of the repeated hitting operation of the push button 120 by the player's operation (or the detection of the passage of the game ball at the gate 32) is continuously performed, other setting suggestion effects are executed, etc. The effect control CPU 101 may perform control to execute a new effect.

Further, regarding the color of the hold-support panel image to be selected and determined in the hold-support panel effect selection table shown in FIG. 20-3, the rainbow color can be selected only when the highest setting value (setting value 6) is set. It may be made to be.

[Rush availability production processing]
FIG. 20-4 is a flowchart showing a rush possibility effect effect process for executing the rush possibility effect effect shown in FIG. 20-2. The rush availability effect processing of FIG. 20-4 is a process executed in S802 (processing during effect symbol change) of FIG.

In the rush possibility effect processing, it is determined whether or not it is the final variation display time in the time reduction control after the end of the big hit game state (183FS001). Whether or not it is the final variation display in the time reduction control after the end of the jackpot game state is determined by the CPU 56 on the game control side at the time of the final variation display in the time reduction control after the end of the jackpot game state. Based on controlling the transmission of the time-saving control final fluctuation pattern command that can be specified to be the display, and determining whether or not the time-saving control final fluctuation pattern command has been received by the effect control CPU 101 on the effect control side. It is judged.

In 183FS001, when it is not the final fluctuation display time in the time saving control after the end of the big hit game state, the process proceeds to 183FS003 described later. On the other hand, in 183FS001, when the final fluctuation is displayed in the time saving control after the end of the big hit game state, the rush rush chance image 183F001 as shown in FIG. 20-2 (A) is displayed, and the process proceeds to 183FS003.

In 183FS003, it is determined whether or not the hold charge effect start timing is set after the lapse of the first predetermined time (several seconds) from the start of the final fluctuation display in the time reduction control (183FS003). In 183FS003, when it is not the hold charge effect start timing, the process proceeds to 183FS005 described later. On the other hand, in 183FS003, when the hold charge effect start timing is reached, a right-handed promotion display for hold charge is displayed (183FS004), and the process proceeds to 183FS005. As the right-handed promotion display for hold charge in 183FS004, the large right-handed promotion image 183F002 and the hold storage promotion image 183F003 as shown in FIG. 20-2 (B) are displayed.

In 183FS005, it is determined whether or not it is the start timing of the timer effect set after the lapse of the second predetermined time (several seconds after the lapse of the first predetermined time) from the start of the final fluctuation display (183FS005). In 183FS005, when it is not the start timing of the timer effect, the process proceeds to 183FS009 described later. On the other hand, in 183FS005, when it is the start timing of the timer effect, the timer used for the timer effect is set (183FS006), and the display of the timer numerical image 183F000 as shown in FIG. 20-2 (C) is started (holding storage promotion). Image 183F003 is erased) (183FS007). The timer used for the timer effect is set, for example, in the data of the timer value corresponding to 30 seconds. Then, the timer timing flag is set (183FS008), and the process ends.

In 183FS009, it is determined whether or not the timer timekeeping flag is set (183FS009). If the timer timing flag is not set in 183FS009, the process proceeds to 183FS021, which will be described later. On the other hand, in 183FS009, when the timer timing flag is set, the timer data used for the timer effect is updated (subtracted and updated) (183FS010). As a result, the timer data is subtracted and updated each time the rush availability effect processing is executed. Then, when it is necessary to update the display of the timer numerical image 183F000 based on the updated timer data (the updated timer data becomes the data that needs to be updated for exactly 0.01 seconds. (When) updates the display of the timer numerical image 183F000 (subtraction update for 0.01 seconds) (183FS011).

Next, it is determined whether or not the timer has timed up because the data of the timer used for the timer effect becomes "0" (183FS012). When the timer is timed up at 183FS012, the process proceeds to 183FS017, which will be described later. On the other hand, when the timer is not timed up in 183FS012, it is determined whether or not the second hold storage information becomes four of the hold upper limit number and is in the full tank state (holding upper limit number state) (183FS013). Whether or not the second hold storage information is full is determined by the effect control CPU 101 to the RAM 103 for displaying the current second hold storage number data each time the second hold storage number designation command shown in FIG. 8 is received. It is determined by storing it and referring to the data.

When the second hold storage information is full in 183FS013, the hold charge completion image 183F012 as shown in FIG. 20-2 (E) is displayed (183FS013A), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, when the second reserved storage information is not full in 183FS013, it is determined whether or not a new second reserved storage information has been generated (183FS014). Whether or not new second hold storage information has been generated is determined based on whether or not the second start winning designation command shown in FIG. 8 is newly received.

When no new second reserved storage information is generated in 183FS014, the process ends. On the other hand, when new second hold storage information is generated in 183FS014, it is transmitted along with the second start winning prize designation command, and based on the received data of the symbol designation command of FIG. 8, the winning judgment result (big hit). , Small hit, miss), and the data of the random counter for selecting the hold support panel effect pattern is extracted, and based on this information, the new second hold storage information is held in FIG. 20-3. Using the panel effect selection table, the effect pattern of the hold-corresponding panel effect corresponding to the new second hold storage information is selected and determined, and the determined effect pattern is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 103 (183FS015). Then, with respect to the new second hold storage information, as shown in FIG. 20-2 (D), a new hold compatible panel image with an appearance color corresponding to the effect pattern determined by 183FS015 is displayed on the image display device 5. (183FS016), the process is terminated.

Next, the process of 183FS017 that proceeds when the timer time-ups in 183FS012 will be described. In 183FS017, the display of the timer numerical image 183F000 as shown in FIG. 20-2 (C) is terminated (erased). Next, by performing the same processing as 183FS013, it is determined whether or not the second reserved storage information is in the full state (183FS017A).

When the second reserved storage information is full in 183FS017A, the execution of the operation promotion effect in which the button image 183F010 as shown in FIG. 20-2 (E) is displayed is started (183FS018). Then, the operation effect during operation flag is set (183FS019), the timer timing flag is reset (183FS020), and then the process ends.

On the other hand, when the second hold storage information is not full in 183FS017A, the operation no effect flag is set without executing the operation promotion effect as shown in FIG. 20-2 (F) (183FS017B). , After resetting the timer timing flag (183FS020), the process ends. As a result, when the second hold storage information is not in the full state during the timer effect, the operation promotion effect is not executed and the state at the end of the timer effect is continued.

After that, when it is determined in 183FS009 that the timer timing flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the operation effecting flag is set (183FS02).
1). If the operation effect during operation flag is not set in 183FS021, the process proceeds to 183FS021A described later.

On the other hand, when the operation effect during operation flag is set in 183FS021, by confirming the presence / absence of the detection signal output from the push sensor 124 and the presence / absence of the detection signal output from the gate switch 32a. , It is determined whether or not the operation of the push button 120 or the passage of the game ball at the gate 32 is detected (183FS022). If there is no such detection in 183FS021, the process proceeds to 183FS026 described later. On the other hand, when such a detection is made in the 183FS021, is the value of the detection number counter as a counter for counting the number of detections of the operation detection of the push button 120 or the passage detection of the game ball at the gate 32 less than 4? It is determined whether or not (183FS023). If the value of the detection count counter is not less than 4 in 183FS023, the process proceeds to 183FS026 described later. On the other hand, when the value of the detection count counter is less than 4 in 183FS023, the value of the detection count counter is added and updated (+1) (183FS024). Then, each of the hold-compatible panel images of the first hold-compatible panel image 183F006 to the fourth hold-compatible panel image 183F009 is selected and determined by 183FS015, and according to the stored effect pattern, according to the number of detections indicated by the value of the detection number counter. Then, the hold-supporting panel effect is executed (183FS025), and the process proceeds to 183FS026.

As a result, for example, each time the operation of the push button 120 or the passage of the game ball at the gate 32 is detected as shown in FIGS. 20-2 (F) to 20-2, the first hold compatible panel images 183F006 to No. 4. An effect in which each display mode (display color) of the hold-supporting panel image 183F009 can be changed according to an effect pattern (change pattern) individually selected and determined in advance is executed.

Further, when the process proceeds to 183FS021A when the operation effect during operation flag is not set in 183FS021, it is determined whether or not the operation no effect flag is set (183FS021A). If the operation no effect flag is not set in 183FS021A, the process proceeds to 183FS030 described later. On the other hand, when the operation no effect flag is set in 183FS021A, the process proceeds to 183FS026 with the effect state in which less than four hold-compatible panel images at that time are displayed.

In 183FS026, the "hold support panel effect" started from 183FS002 (including both the case where the hold support panel effect according to the button operation detection or the gate passage detection after the timer effect ends is executed and the case where the hold support panel effect is not executed). It is determined whether or not the predetermined production end timing has been reached (183FS026). If the hold-supporting panel effect is not the end timing in 183FS026, the process ends. On the other hand, when the hold-supporting panel effect is the end timing in 183FS026, the second hold storage number is set to "0" by referring to the data of the second hold storage number stored in the RAM 103 by the effect control CPU 101. It is determined whether or not it is (183FS026A). When the second reserved storage number is "0" in 183FS026A, the rush rush non-display is executed (183FS026B) without executing the special effect, and the process is terminated. As a result, if there is no second hold storage information at the end of the hold response panel effect, it is notified that the rush will not be entered.

When the number of second reserved storages is not "0" in 183FS026A, each of them is based on the reserved storage contents (direct big hit, small hit, missed, etc.) of the second reserved storage information stored at that time. A special effect (battle effect) to be executed corresponding to the second reserved storage information is set (183FS027), and the execution of the set special effect is suspended from the one corresponding to the first stored second reserved storage information. It is started according to the storage order (the order in which the storage timing is oldest) (183FS028). As a special effect, a battle effect is executed in which characters corresponding to the above-mentioned reserved memory information are displayed and a battle is performed. Then, the special effect executing flag is set (183FS029), the operation effect executing flag or the operation effect no flag (the set flag) is reset (183FS029A), and the process is terminated.

As a result, when the second hold storage number is full at the time when the timer of the timer effect is timed up in 183FS012, the button operation detection or the gate after the end of the timer effect is detected until the end of the predetermined hold support panel effect. After the hold response panel effect corresponding to the passage detection is executed, the special effect is executed. Further, when the second hold storage number is not full and is not "0" when the timer of the timer effect is timed up in 183FS012, the display state of the image of the hold correspondence panel at that time is predetermined. The special effect is executed after it is continuously displayed until the end of the hold-support panel effect. On the other hand, when the second hold storage number is "0" when the timer of the timer effect is timed up in 183FS012, the display state of the image of the hold support panel at that time is set to the predetermined hold support panel effect. After the display continues until the end, the special effect is not executed.

Next, the processing after the start of execution of the special effect will be described. After the execution of the special effect is started, the 183FS021 determines that there is no operation effect flag set, and then the 183FS021A determines that there is no operation no effect flag set, proceeds to 183FS030, and whether or not the special effect execution flag is set. (183FS030). If the special effect executing flag is not set in 183FS030, the process ends. On the other hand, when the special effect executing flag is set in 183FS030, it is determined whether or not it is the end of execution of the special effect corresponding to the hit hold storage information such as "direct big hit" or "small hit". (183FS031). Whether or not it is the end of execution of the special effect is determined by checking the progress state of the special effect.

When the execution of the special effect corresponding to the hit hold storage information is completed in 183FS031, the rush inrush effect as shown in FIG. 20-2 (J) is executed (183FS032), and the process proceeds to 183FS034A. As a result, when the special effect corresponding to the hit hold storage information is executed, the rush rush effect is executed at the end of the effect. On the other hand, if it is not the end of the execution of the special effect corresponding to the hit hold storage information in 183FS031, whether or not it is the end of the execution of the special effect corresponding to the off hold storage information such that the variable display result becomes the off display result. Is determined (183FS033). In 183FS031, when the execution of the special effect corresponding to the misaligned hold storage information is completed, the rush rush no effect is executed (183FS034), and the process proceeds to 183FS034A. As a result, when the special effect corresponding to the out-of-hold storage information is executed, the rush rush no effect is executed at the end of the effect.

In 183FS034A, it is determined whether or not the special effect corresponding to all the second reserved storage information is completed (183FS034A). In 183FS034A, when the special effect corresponding to all the second reserved storage information is not completed, the process is terminated. As a result, we will wait for the end of the special production currently being executed. On the other hand, in 183FS034A, when the special effect corresponding to all the second reserved storage information is completed, the special effect executing flag is reset (183FS035), and the process is terminated. As a result, for the special effect corresponding to all the second reserved storage information, the effect indicating whether or not the rush has entered is executed at the end.

By executing the rush availability effect processing described above, the rush availability effect as shown in FIG. 20-2 is executed. When the jackpot is directly hit after the rush possibility effect is completed, the combination of jackpot symbols is displayed in S803 of FIG. 19, and the process shifts to the jackpot display process of S804. Further, when a small hit occurs after the rush possibility effect is completed, the combination of the small hit symbols is displayed in S803 of FIG. 19, and the process shifts to the small hit display process of S810.

In the rush availability effect processing described above, as shown in 183FS022-183FS025 and the like, the first condition that is satisfied based on the fact that the game medium has passed through a specific area such as the game ball passage detection of the gate 32, and the push button. Depending on whether any of the second conditions, which are satisfied based on the fact that the movement by the player is detected by the motion detecting means, such as the operation inspection of 120, is satisfied, a predetermined state such as a hold response panel effect is satisfied. It is possible to change the production mode of the production. Then, the detection of the button operation of the first condition that can be established simply by performing the button operation is the second that can be established by launching the game ball such as selecting the hitting ball launching direction and adjusting the hitting strength. The ease with which the condition is satisfied differs between the first condition and the second condition because it is easier to satisfy than the gate passage detection of the condition.

Further, it is possible to explain that the easiness of satisfying the condition differs between the first condition and the second condition for the following reasons. The first condition is, for example, that the launched game ball must be passed through the gate 32 in addition to the player's firing operation, and further, after the gate switch 32a detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 32, the gate An effect control command for instructing the passage of 32 is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80, and the effect control CPU 101 can confirm that the condition is satisfied based on the reception of the command. On the other hand, in the second condition, for example, the action of the player operating the push button is detected by the push sensor 124, the detection signal is directly input to the effect control board 80, and the effect control is performed based on the detection signal. Since the CPU 101 can confirm that the condition is satisfied, it is easier to satisfy than the first condition. Therefore, from the viewpoint of the mode of transmitting information for satisfying such a condition, it can be said that the ease of satisfying the condition differs between the first condition and the second condition.

With such a configuration, it is possible to change the production mode of the predetermined effect according to the satisfaction of either the first condition or the second condition. Therefore, the first condition and the second condition Since the effect mode of the predetermined effect can be changed based on the two conditions of, the condition for changing the effect mode of the predetermined effect is more likely to be satisfied as compared with the case where the condition is one, and the specific area is used as a game medium. It is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game when an effect capable of changing the effect mode of the predetermined effect is performed based on the passage of.

Further, the button operation detection and the gate passage detection as described above can be realistically established at the same time, and as shown in 183FS022 of FIG. 20-4, the button operation detection and the gate passage detection can be determined to be established at the same time. Therefore, since the effect mode of the predetermined effect can be changed based on the two conditions of the first condition and the second condition, there is a condition for changing the effect mode of the predetermined effect as compared with the case where the condition is one. It becomes easy to be established, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game when an effect capable of changing the effect mode of the predetermined effect based on the passage of the game medium through the specific area is performed. When the button operation detection and the gate passage detection are established at the same time, a notification effect for notifying the fact that they were simultaneous (the fact that they were detected at the same time) is executed, or the degree of changing the effect mode of the predetermined effect is determined. The effect control CPU 101 may perform different effects as compared with the case where the button operation detection and the gate passage detection are not established at the same time.

Further, as shown in 183FS022 to 183FS025 of FIG. 20-4-4, when the first condition such as when the gate passage is detected is satisfied and when the second condition such as when the button operation effect is satisfied is satisfied. Since the same hold-compatible panel effect can be executed, it is possible to execute a predetermined change effect such as a color change of the hold-support panel image when changing the effect mode of the predetermined effect such as the hold-support panel effect. , Since it is possible to execute a common change effect when the first condition is satisfied and when the second condition is satisfied, it is common regardless of which of the first condition and the second condition is satisfied. Since the change effect of the above is executed, it is possible to prevent a sense of discomfort in the effect from occurring with respect to the predetermined change effect when the effect mode of the predetermined effect is changed.

Further, as shown in 183FS017A and 183FS018 to 183FS032 in FIG. 20-4, after the second reserved storage information is stored up to the upper limit number, whether or not the reserved storage information that can be controlled in the jackpot game state is stored. Since it is possible to notify, in a situation where it is not necessary to launch a game ball, such as a situation in which the hold storage information is stored up to the maximum number when a game in which the hold storage information is stored up to the maximum number is performed. , It is possible to prevent the player from suffering a disadvantage.

[Example of production in which the rate of change in the production mode in the panel production for holding is different depending on the condition type]
Next, it is executed according to the condition that either the first condition such that the game ball passage of the gate 32 is detected and the second condition such that the operation of the push button 120 is detected are satisfied. As a modification of the hold-supporting panel effect in the rush enable / disable effect, an effect example in which the rate of change in the effect mode in the hold-support panel effect differs depending on the condition type will be described.

In FIGS. 20-3 and 20-4, either a first condition such that the passage of the game ball of the gate 32 is detected and a second condition such that the operation of the push button 120 is detected is performed. The effect control that makes it possible to change the effect mode of the hold-compatible panel effect (the image colors of the first hold-compatible panel image 183F006 to the fourth hold-compatible panel image 183F009) in the rush availability effect has been described. .. In such a hold-supporting panel effect, even when either of the first condition and the second condition is satisfied, the effect control in which the effect mode changes at the same rate in the hold-support panel effect is executed.

However, with regard to the hold-supporting panel effect in the rush possibility effect, the rate at which the effect mode changes may differ depending on which of the first condition and the second condition is satisfied. In that case, the effect control CPU 101 may execute the following effect control.

For example, with respect to the hold-supporting panel effect selection table as shown in FIG. 20-3, the effect pattern for when the first condition is satisfied and the effect pattern for when the second condition is satisfied can be selected, and the effect for when the first condition is satisfied can be selected. The data is set so that the rate at which the hold-corresponding panel color changes differs between the pattern and the effect pattern for when the second condition is satisfied. Then, when the hold-corresponding panel effect is executed in the rush enable / fail effect, when the first condition is satisfied, the hold-support panel effect is executed based on the effect pattern for when the first condition is satisfied, and when the second condition is satisfied. Based on the effect pattern for when the second condition is satisfied, the hold response panel effect is executed.

For example, in the case of the first condition such that the passage of the game ball of the gate 32 is detected and the second condition such that the operation of the push button 120 is detected, the player simply operates. The first condition is the second condition that is satisfied, and the first condition that is satisfied when the player operates the steering wheel to launch the game ball and then passes the game ball through the gate 32. The condition is less likely to be satisfied than the second condition. Therefore, when the first condition is satisfied, the rate at which the effect mode changes in the hold-supporting panel effect is set higher than when the second condition is satisfied. With this setting, when the player tries to satisfy the condition, it is possible to prevent the operation from being biased toward the direction in which the condition is likely to be satisfied. On the contrary, when the second condition is satisfied, the rate at which the effect mode changes in the hold-supporting panel effect may be set higher than when the first condition is satisfied. In this way, it is possible to promote the operation of the push button 120.

By executing such an effect control, in the hold-supporting panel effect in the rush availability effect, the effect mode in the hold-support panel effect depends on which of the first condition and the second condition is satisfied. It is possible to make the rate of change different. When such an effect control is executed, the rate at which the effect mode changes in the hold-compatible panel effect differs depending on which of the first condition and the second condition is satisfied. By causing variations in the rate at which the effect mode changes in the above, it is possible to improve the interest of the game due to the change in the effect mode in the hold-supporting panel effect.

[Example of first setting suggestion effect]
Next, an example of executing a setting suggestion effect capable of suggesting the current set value will be described in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as described above. First, an example of the first setting suggestion effect will be described.

The effect control CPU 101 gives a suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot state until a specific timing in a specific period, and then ends the suggestion, and as shown in FIG. 20-5, until a specific timing in the specific period. After making a suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot state, the suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot state is continuously performed after a specific timing, and the suggestion effect regarding the setting of the set value is performed. The production can be performed. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by making it possible to execute either the first suggestion effect that suggests up to a specific timing and ends, or the second suggestion effect that suggests after the specific timing.

FIG. 20-5 is a diagram showing an execution example of a setting suggestion effect using a reach symbol as a first setting suggestion effect example. The setting suggestion effect of FIG. 20-5 is executed by the effect control CPU 101. FIG. 20-5 (A) shows an effect execution example 66AK101 in the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol (effect symbol) is the reach mode and the reach is established. At this time, the reach is established by stopping and displaying the decorative symbols corresponding to the numbers 7 in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R of the "left" and "right", and the reach effect of the normal reach is executed. FIG. 20-5 (B) shows an effect execution example 66AK102 in the case where the reach effect of the normal reach is the reach development that shifts to the reach effect of the super reach. At this time, the decorative symbol (effect symbol) is reduced and displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, and the effect image in the reach effect of the super reach is displayed. FIG. 20-5 (C) shows an effect execution example 66AK103 when the change effect is executed. At this time, the effect display corresponding to the change effect is displayed by superimposing it on the reach symbol that is stopped and displayed, and the effect image that notifies a message such as "design display color change !!" is displayed. Suggestions are made to change the symbol display color.

FIG. 20-5 (D1) shows the symbol display color corresponding to the case where the setting suggestion pattern is pattern RE-0 (setting suggestion pattern suggesting that the degree of expectation is low, which is an advantageous setting value for the player). Shows an effect execution example 66AK111 without change. In FIG. 20-5 (D2), the symbol display color is changed to copper color corresponding to the case where the setting suggestion pattern is pattern RE-1 (setting suggestion pattern suggesting confirmation that the set value is 2 or more). The changed production execution example 66AK112 is shown. FIG. 20-5 (D3) shows the symbol display color corresponding to the case where the setting suggestion pattern is pattern RE-2 (setting suggestion pattern suggesting that the setting value is advantageous for the player and the degree of expectation is high). Shows an effect execution example 66AK113 in which is changed to silver. In FIG. 20-5 (D4), the symbol display color is gold, corresponding to the case where the setting suggestion pattern is pattern RE-3 (setting suggestion pattern suggesting confirmation that 6 is the highest set value). The effect execution example 66AK114 changed to is shown. When the setting suggestion pattern is the pattern RE-0, the display color of the reach pattern does not change as in the effect execution example 66AK111, and the normal display color of red is not changed. As a result, a failure effect (gase effect) in which the symbol display color is not changed is executed, suggesting that the degree of expectation, which is an advantageous setting value for the player, is low. When the setting suggestion pattern is the pattern RE-1, the display color of the reach pattern is changed to copper as in the effect execution example 66AK112, which suggests that the set value is 2 or more. When the setting suggestion pattern is the pattern RE-2, the display color of the reach pattern is changed to silver as in the production execution example 66AK113, so that it is highly expected that the setting value is advantageous for the player. Suggest. When the setting suggestion pattern is the pattern RE-3, the display color of the reach pattern is changed to gold as in the effect execution example 66AK114, which suggests the determination of 6, which is the highest set value.

[Example of second setting suggestion effect]
Next, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as described above, a second setting suggestion effect example will be described as an example of executing a setting suggestion effect capable of suggesting the current set value.

The effect control CPU 101 gives a suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot state until a specific timing in a specific period, and then continuously gives a suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot state as an effect that can be executed after the specific timing. As a result, for example, when the reach symbol is a decorative symbol corresponding to a number other than 7, the first suggestion effect for continuously suggesting the control of the jackpot and the control of the jackpot state as shown in FIG. 20-6. It is possible to execute one of the second suggestion effects in which the suggestion is continuously performed and the suggestion regarding the setting of the set value is performed. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by making it possible to execute either the first suggestion effect or the second suggestion effect after a specific timing.

FIG. 20-6 is a diagram showing an execution example of a notice effect which is a step-up notice as a second setting suggestion effect example. The advance notice effect of FIG. 20-6 is executed by the effect control CPU 101. FIG. 20-6 (A) shows an effect execution example 66AK201 in the first step of the step-up notice. FIG. 20-6 (B) shows an effect execution example 66AK202 in the second step of the step-up notice. FIG. 20-6 (C) shows an effect execution example 66AK203 in the third step of the step-up notice. FIG. 20-6 (D) shows an effect execution example 66AK204 in the fourth step of the step-up notice. 20-6 (E1) to (E4) show production execution examples 66AK 211-66AK214 in the fifth step of the step-up notice. In the effect execution examples 66AK201 to 66AK204, the effect mode is changed stepwise by sequentially switching the characters displayed by the partial image in the frame corresponding to the first step to the fourth step. In the effect execution example 66AK 211-66AK214, the character displayed by the partial image in the frame is switched to all the characters displayed from the first step to the fourth step corresponding to the fifth step, so that the effect mode is changed. Change.

Further, in the effect execution example 66AK 211-66AK214, the display color of the outer frame partial image can be changed corresponding to the outer frame display pattern. In the effect execution example 66AK211 shown in FIG. 20-6 (E1), the outer frame display pattern corresponds to the pattern SC-0 (a setting suggestion pattern suggesting that the expectation is low, which is an advantageous setting value for the player). , The outer frame display color does not change, and it remains the normal display color of red. As a result, a failure effect (gase effect) in which the symbol display color is not changed is executed, suggesting that the expectation level, which is an advantageous setting value for the player, is low. In the effect execution example 66AK212 shown in FIG. 20-6 (E2), the outer frame display pattern corresponds to the pattern SC-1 (setting suggestion pattern suggesting confirmation that the set value is 2 or more). The change in color to copper suggests confirmation that the set value is 2 or more. In the effect execution example 66AK213 shown in FIG. 20-6 (E3), the outer frame display pattern corresponds to the pattern SC-2 (a setting suggestion pattern suggesting that the expectation is high, which is an advantageous setting value for the player). , The outer frame display color is changed to silver, which suggests that the expectation is high, which is an advantageous setting value for the player. In the effect execution example 66AK214 shown in FIG. 20-6 (E4), the outer frame display pattern corresponds to the pattern SC-3 (a setting suggestion pattern suggesting confirmation that the maximum set value is 6). By changing the frame display color to gold, it is suggested that the highest set value of 6 is confirmed.

In general, it becomes difficult to further raise the expectation of the player after the notification controlled to the jackpot gaming state is performed. On the other hand, after making a suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot gaming state, a setting suggestion effect using the reach pattern colors as shown in FIGS. 20-5 (D1) to (D4) is produced after the specific timing of the specific period. Depending on the mode and the mode of the setting suggestion effect using the outer frame display color in the fifth step in the notice effect for executing the step-up notice of FIG. 20-6 as shown in FIGS. 20-6 (E1) to (E4). By providing a case where a suggestion regarding the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is made, the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is expected even after the notification controlled to the jackpot gaming state is performed. It is possible to diversify the production and improve the game entertainment.

[Main effects obtained by the feature section 183F]
(1) In the rush availability effect processing of FIG. 20-4, as shown in 183FS022-183FS025 and the like, the first condition is established based on the fact that the game medium has passed through a specific area such as the game ball passage detection of the gate 32. And, depending on whether any of the conditions of the second condition, which is satisfied based on the fact that the motion by the player is detected by the motion detection means, such as the operation inspection of the push button 120, is satisfied, the hold response panel effect is produced. It is possible to change the production mode of a predetermined effect such as. As described above, since it is possible to change the production mode of the predetermined effect according to the satisfaction of either the first condition and the second condition, the first condition and the second condition can be changed. Since the effect mode of the predetermined effect can be changed based on the two conditions, the condition for changing the effect mode of the predetermined effect is more likely to be satisfied as compared with the case where the condition is one, and the game medium passes through the specific area. It is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game when an effect capable of changing the effect mode of the predetermined effect is performed based on the above.

(2) As shown in 183FS022-183FS025 and the like in FIG. 20-4, the same applies when the first condition such as when the gate passage is detected and when the second condition is satisfied such as when the button operation is produced. Since the hold-supporting panel effect of the above can be executed, when the effect mode of the predetermined effect such as the hold-support panel effect is changed, the predetermined change effect such as the color change of the hold-support panel image can be executed. Since a common change effect can be executed when the first condition is satisfied and when the second condition is satisfied, it is common regardless of which of the first condition and the second condition is satisfied. Since the change effect is executed, it is possible to prevent a sense of discomfort in the effect from occurring with respect to the predetermined change effect when the effect mode of the predetermined effect is changed.

(3) As shown in FIGS. 20-2 (F) to (I), in the hold-supporting panel production, the execution of the large right-handed promotion image 183F002 is restricted and the small right-handed promotion image 183F004 is displayed. Execution of the small right-handed promotion image 183F004, which has lower visibility of the effect than the striking promotion image 183F002, is restricted. As a result, the right-handed launch promotion effect that promotes the launch of the game medium to the right-handed path (second path) is not excessively executed, so that the game medium is launched to the right-handed path (second path). It is possible to suppress unnecessary firing of the game medium on the right-handed path (second path) according to the effect of promoting the above.

(4) As shown in 183FS017A and 183FS018 to 183FS032 in FIG. 20-4, whether or not the reserved storage information that can be controlled in the jackpot game state is stored after the second reserved storage information is stored up to the upper limit number. Is possible, so when a game is performed in which the hold storage information is stored up to the maximum number, there is no need to launch the game ball, such as a situation in which the hold memory information is stored up to the maximum number. In, the player can be prevented from suffering a disadvantage.

(5) As shown in [Example of production in which the rate of change in the production mode in the hold-supporting panel production differs depending on the condition type], in the hold-supporting panel production in the rush availability production, either the first condition or the second condition Depending on whether the condition is satisfied, it is possible to make the rate at which the effect mode changes in the hold-supporting panel effect different. When such an effect control is executed, the rate at which the effect mode changes in the hold-compatible panel effect differs depending on which of the first condition and the second condition is satisfied. By causing variations in the rate at which the effect mode changes in the above, it is possible to improve the interest of the game due to the change in the effect mode in the hold-supporting panel effect.

(6) As shown in FIG. 20-5, after suggesting the control of the jackpot state until the specific timing in the specific period, the suggestion regarding the control of the jackpot state is continuously performed after the specific timing, and the set value is set. It is possible to execute any of the second suggestion effects that perform the setting suggestion effects related to the settings. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by making it possible to execute either the first suggestion effect that suggests up to a specific timing and ends, or the second suggestion effect that suggests after the specific timing.

(7) As a first suggestion effect that continuously gives suggestions regarding control of the jackpot state as an effect that can be executed after the specific timing after giving suggestions regarding the control of the jackpot state until a specific timing in a specific period, for example. The first suggestion effect that continuously gives suggestions regarding jackpot control, such as when the reach symbol becomes a decorative symbol corresponding to a number other than 7, and as shown in FIG. 20-6, the suggestion regarding jackpot control is continued. It is possible to execute one of the second suggestion effects, which is performed and suggests the setting of the set value. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by making it possible to execute either the first suggestion effect or the second suggestion effect after a specific timing.

[Other variants of feature section 183F]
(1) In the feature unit 183F described above, as a predetermined effect in which the effect mode can be changed, a hold-supporting panel effect in the rush possibility effect has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the predetermined effect may be an effect of another effect mode. For example, instead of the hold-corresponding panel effect, a hold-corresponding character effect that displays a character corresponding to each of the charged second hold storage displays may be executed. For example, for a plurality of types of characters, the degree of expectation is different, and as in the effect pattern shown in FIG. 20-3, it is possible to execute an effect in which the character type can be changed after the characters appear, and a direct jackpot or a direct jackpot or The selection ratio of a plurality of effect patterns using characters may be different depending on whether the hit is a small hit or the miss.

(2) As the first condition that is satisfied based on the passage of the game medium through the specific area, the condition that is satisfied based on the passage of the gate 32 is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a predetermined winning area other than the gate 32 may be used as a specific area.

(3) As the first condition established based on the passage of the game medium through the specific area, an area such as the gate 32, which may not pass even if the game ball is driven into the game area, is shown as an example of the specific area. It was. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an area through which the game ball always passes when the game ball is hit into the game area may be used as a specific area, such as a gate dedicated to the production.

(4) As an example, the second condition that is satisfied based on the detection of the player's motion by the motion detection means is satisfied based on the detection of the player's motion by one motion detection means. Indicated. However, the second condition is not limited to this, and the second condition may be satisfied based on the detection of the movements of a plurality of types of players by the plurality of types of movement detection means. For example, the second condition may be satisfied based on the detection of the operation of both the push button and the stick controller.

(5) As shown in 183FS022-183FS025 and the like in FIG. 20-4, the same applies when the first condition such as when the gate passage is detected and when the second condition is satisfied such as when the button operation is produced. It was explained that the hold correspondence panel production of. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and different effects may be executed when the first condition such as when the gate passage is detected is satisfied and when the second condition such as when the button operation effect is satisfied. For example, the sound corresponding to the operation detection may not be output at the time of the button operation effect, but the gate passing sound corresponding to the passage detection may be output at the time of the gate passage detection. Further, when the button operation is produced, the first sound (operation sound) corresponding to the operation detection is output, and when the gate passage is detected, the second sound (gate passing sound by a sound different from the first sound) corresponding to the passage detection is output. The output may be produced.

(6) The success notification image 183F011 displayed in the rush inrush effect shown in FIG. 20-2 (J) is the first hold compatible panel image 183F006 to the fourth hold compatible panel image 183F009 before the special effect is executed. Different images may be displayed depending on the display mode (effect mode). For example, the more the overall display mode of the first hold-compatible panel image 183F006 to the fourth hold-compatible panel image 183F009 before the special effect is executed is the display mode with a high expectation of a rush rush effect, the more special it is. The effect control CPU 101 may perform effect control such that the ratio of the success notification image 183F011 being displayed is high in various display modes (for example, display modes such as gold and rainbow).

(7) As shown in FIG. 20-3, an example is shown in which the effect patterns of the first hold compatible panel image 183F006 to the fourth hold compatible panel image 183F009 are selected for each second hold storage information. The effect pattern is not limited to the above, and such an effect pattern may be selected in common for each of the two second hold storage information (the first hold compatible panel image and the second hold compatible panel image have a common effect pattern. , A production pattern in which the third hold-compatible panel image and the fourth hold-compatible panel image are common). Further, as such an effect pattern, a common effect pattern may be selected for all the second reserved storage information.

(8) As the effect pattern shown in FIG. 20-3, for example, the hold-compatible panel image has a specific color (for example, "white") from the time of appearance to the time of detecting the fourth button operation or the fourth detection of passing through the gate. When the unified display is displayed, it may be confirmed that the player enters the rush state as a "direct big hit" or a "small hit" as in the case where the "rainbow" is displayed.

(9) As the effect pattern shown in FIG. 20-3, when the final colors of the first hold compatible panel image 183F006 to the fourth hold compatible panel image 183F009 are all the same color (for example, all are “white”). , As in the case where "rainbow" is displayed, it may be confirmed that the player will enter the rush state as "direct big hit" or "small hit".

(10) As the effect pattern shown in FIG. 20-3, the final colors of the first hold compatible panel image 183F006 to the fourth hold compatible panel image 183F009 are all different colors (for example, all "white" (first hold compatible panel). "Rainbow" is displayed when it becomes "blue" (second hold compatible panel image), "green" (third hold compatible panel image), and "red" (fourth hold compatible panel image). As in the case of the case, it may be confirmed that the player enters the rush state as a "direct big hit" or a "small hit".

(11) In the above-described embodiment, when the game ball wins in the variable winning ball device 15 when the variable winning ball device 15 is opened, the V determination winning device 87 is always opened. Not limited to this, when a game ball wins in the variable winning ball device 15 when the variable winning ball device 15 is opened, it is determined based on a specific lottery whether or not to open the game ball, and the lottery result of the open state is determined. When it becomes, the V determination winning device 87 may be opened.

(12) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the game ball is controlled to the big hit game state when the game ball wins in the V winning area in the V judgment winning device 87 in the small hit game state, but the present invention is not limited to this. By controlling the jackpot game state in which the same operation as in the game state is executed, the operation in such a game state may be executed. For example, it is possible to execute a jackpot game control of an opening pattern such that the V determination winning device 87 is opened in the first round and the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is opened in the second and subsequent rounds. When it is determined by the jackpot determination to execute such a jackpot game control, such a jackpot game state is started, and the V determination winning device 87 is opened as the control of the first round of the jackpot game state. By letting it appear as a small hit game state, when the game ball wins a V in the V winning area 870 in the first round, the big hit variable winning ball device 20 is opened by continuing the big hit game state in the second round. The subsequent round control is executed to make it appear as a big hit game state. On the other hand, in the first round of the jackpot gaming state, when the game ball does not win the V winning area 870 in the V determination winning device 87, the jackpot gaming state is set in the first round without continuing after the second round. Execute control to terminate.

(13) The advantageous states that are advantageous to the player may include various advantageous states such as a jackpot game state, a time saving state, and a high base state. In a gaming machine in which the jackpot determination probability can be controlled from a low probability state to a high probability state (probability variation state), the high probability state is also included in the advantageous state. In this embodiment, as a more specific advantageous state, the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is opened in the jackpot gaming state.

(14) In the above-described embodiment, the game machine that pays out the game medium to the player's hand when the prize is generated has been described, but the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is paid to the player when the prize is generated. An enclosed game machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out to the player may be adopted. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of game balls, which is an example of a game medium, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points, which can be used for ball lending operation. Game points are added to the storage unit accordingly, game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the firing operation of the game ball, and game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of a prize. The game machine that pays out the game medium to the player's hand according to the occurrence of a prize has been explained, but the game medium is enclosed and the game point (the game point) without paying the game medium to the player's hand according to the occurrence of a prize. An enclosed game machine that adds points) may be adopted. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of game balls, which is an example of a game medium, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points, which can be used for ball lending operation. Game points are added to the storage unit accordingly, game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the firing operation of the game ball, and game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of a prize.

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

(16) The game states that are advantageous to the player are the big hit game state, the time saving state, the high base state, and the state in which the game state after the big hit game is more likely to be determined to be a big hit than the normal state. Any gaming state may be used as long as it is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state, such as a probability variation state.

(17) In the above-mentioned rush availability effect, the push sensor 124 capable of detecting the operation of the push button 120 is shown as an example of the detecting means capable of detecting the operation (movement) of the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other detection means such as a detection means such as the tilt direction sensor unit 123 that can detect the operation of the operation means that can be operated by the player such as the stick controller 122 may be used. Instead of the means for detecting the operation of the means, a detection means such as an infrared sensor and a motion sensor that can directly detect the movement of the player may be used.

(18) It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and are not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

1 Pachinko game machine, 32 gates, 124 push sensor, 120 push button, 183F100 1st path, 183F200 2nd path, 101 production control CPU, 183F002 large right-handed image, 183F004 small right-handed image, 87 V judgment winning device, 870 V winning area, 56 CPU.

Claims (1)

It is a game machine that can play a game by firing a game medium and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A specific area through which the game medium can pass, and
Motion detection means that can detect motion by the player,
Provided with a predetermined effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined effect that can change the effect mode,
The predetermined effect executing means is
One of the first condition that is satisfied based on the passage of the game medium through the specific area and the second condition that is satisfied based on the detection of the movement by the player by the motion detecting means is satisfied. It is possible to change the production mode of the predetermined production according to the above.
A gaming machine in which the easiness of satisfying the conditions differs between the first condition and the second condition.

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