JP2021065425A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To clarify a performance that a player should pay attention to when a performance corresponding to a normal pattern and a performance corresponding to a special pattern are possible.SOLUTION: A game machine holds a lottery regarding whether a read-ahead performance of a special pattern is executed successively from those that can be consumed first on determination information excluding determination information already used for a drawing from among plural pieces of determination information if plural pieces of determination information acquired based on entry of game balls into a start pocket are in storage when the game machine can execute a read-ahead performance of a normal pattern and a read-ahead performance of a special pattern, and does not hold a lottery on determination information consumed after determination information until the determination information used for a lottery for obtaining a lottery result is consumed when the lottery result for executing a read-ahead performance is obtained.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 27

Description

The present invention relates to a ball game machine.

Conventionally, as a gaming machine of this type, a gate, a first starting port, a second starting port, a first large winning opening, and a second large winning opening having a specific area inside are provided, and the gate is provided. When the normal symbol that is variablely displayed based on the entry of the game ball is stopped and displayed as a hit symbol, an auxiliary game is executed to open the second starting port, and the game ball to the first starting port or the second starting port is executed. When the 1st special symbol or the 2nd special symbol that is variablely displayed based on the entry of the ball is stopped at the small hit symbol, a small hit game that opens the 2nd big winning opening is executed, and the 1st special symbol or the 1st special symbol or the first 2 When the special symbol is stopped at the jackpot symbol and when the game ball that entered the second jackpot during the small hit game passes through a specific area, the jackpot game that opens the first jackpot is executed. (A so-called one-kind two-kind mixed type gaming machine) is known. For example, in Patent Document 1, when a normal symbol is stopped and displayed at a specific hit symbol, a gaming ball passes through a gate in a type 1 type 2 type mixed type gaming machine that opens a long opening of a second starting port. Disclosed is an image display device that performs an effect display (precursor effect) with the start of a variable display of a normal symbol based on the above. In this gaming machine, when a precursor effect is performed while the special symbol is variablely displayed, the precursor effect is performed while the effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol is variablely displayed on the image display device as a reduced screen image.

JP-A-2018-94381

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 described above, when the special symbol and the ordinary symbol are variablely displayed at the same time, the effect display corresponding to the first special symbol and the effect display corresponding to the ordinary symbol are displayed at the same time. The player may be confused because he / she does not know which production to pay attention to.

The main purpose of the gaming machine of the present invention is to clarify an effect that the player should pay attention to in a machine capable of performing a look-ahead effect corresponding to a normal symbol and a look-ahead effect corresponding to a special symbol.

The gaming machine of the present invention has adopted the following means in order to achieve the above-mentioned main object.

The gaming machine of the present invention
The first starting port located in the first game area and
A second starting port arranged in a second game area different from the first game area,
A large winning opening that is placed in the second game area and has a specific area inside,
Activating gates arranged in the first gaming area and the second gaming area, respectively.
An ordinary symbol holding storage means capable of storing a plurality of determination information of ordinary symbols acquired based on the passage of the game ball to the operating gate, and
An ordinary symbol winning / failing determination means for executing a hit / fail determination of a normal symbol based on the determination information of the ordinary symbol, and
A normal symbol variation display means that executes a variation display of the normal symbol based on the result of determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct, and
A second start port opening game executing means that opens the second start port when the normal symbol that is variablely displayed by the normal symbol variation display means is stopped and displayed as a hit symbol.
A special symbol holding storage means capable of storing a plurality of special symbol determination information acquired based on the entry of a game ball into the first starting port or the second starting port.
A special symbol hit / fail determination means for executing a hit / fail judgment of a special symbol based on the special symbol determination information, and
A special symbol variation display means that executes variation display of the special symbol based on the result of determining whether the special symbol is correct or not, and
A small hit game executing means for executing a small hit game that opens the large winning opening when the special symbol variablely displayed by the special symbol variable display means is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol.
The big hit game is performed when the special symbol variablely displayed by the special symbol variation display means is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol and when the game ball that has entered the big winning opening in the small hit game passes through the specific area. The jackpot game execution means to be executed,
With
The hit / fail judgment of the special symbol executed based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port is the hit / miss determination of the special symbol executed based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port. It is a gaming machine with a higher probability of being judged as a small hit than
Prior to the hit / fail judgment of the normal symbol by the normal symbol hit / miss determination means, the normal symbol look-ahead determination means for executing the look-ahead determination of the normal symbol based on the judgment information of the normal symbol, and the normal symbol look-ahead determination means.
A normal symbol look-ahead effect executing means for executing a normal symbol look-ahead effect based on the normal symbol look-ahead determination result,
Prior to the hit / fail determination of the special symbol by the special symbol hit / miss determination means, the special symbol look-ahead determination means for executing the look-ahead determination of the special symbol based on the determination information of the special symbol, and the special symbol look-ahead determination means.
A special symbol look-ahead effect executing means for executing a special symbol look-ahead effect based on the special symbol look-ahead determination result, and
Have,
When the special symbol look-ahead effect executing means stores a plurality of determination information that are the targets of the look-ahead determination in the special symbol reservation storage means, the determination information excluding the lottery-completed determination information among the plurality of determination information. A lottery is performed to determine whether or not to execute the look-ahead effect of the special symbol in order from the one that is digested first, and when the lottery result of executing the look-ahead effect is obtained, the lottery in which the lottery result is obtained is obtained. The lottery for the judgment information that is digested after the judgment information is not performed until the judgment information that is the target of the judgment information is digested.
The gist is that.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, in a so-called 1-type / 2-type mixed-type gaming machine, the first gaming ball is launched into the first gaming area to aim for the gaming ball to enter the first starting port. When the game ball passes through the operating gate arranged in the game area and the variable display normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a hit symbol, the second start port is opened and the game ball is launched into the second game area. When a game ball enters the second starting port and the special symbol that is displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed with a small hit symbol, the large winning opening is opened and the game ball that has entered the opened large winning opening is identified. It has a jackpot route where jackpots occur when passing through the area. In such a gaming machine, a normal symbol pre-reading determination means for executing a pre-reading determination of a normal symbol, a normal symbol pre-reading effect executing means for executing a pre-reading effect of a normal symbol based on a pre-reading determination result of a normal symbol, and a special symbol It is provided with a special symbol look-ahead determination means for executing a look-ahead determination and a special symbol look-ahead effect execution means for executing a special symbol look-ahead effect based on the look-ahead determination result of the special symbol. Then, when the special symbol look-ahead effect executing means stores a plurality of determination information that are the targets of the look-ahead determination in the special symbol hold storage means, the special symbol look-ahead effect executing means stores the determination information excluding the lottery-completed determination information among the plurality of determination information. A lottery is conducted to determine whether or not to execute the look-ahead effect of the special symbol in order from the one that is digested first as the target, and when the lottery result of executing the look-ahead effect is obtained, the target of the lottery for which the lottery result was obtained. Until the judgment information is digested, the lottery for the judgment information to be digested after the judgment information is not performed. In this way, by restricting the execution of the pre-reading effect of the special symbol by restricting the execution of the lottery as to whether or not to perform the pre-reading effect of the special symbol, it is possible to avoid duplication with the pre-reading effect of the normal symbol as much as possible. It is possible to clarify the production that the player should pay attention to.

In such a gaming machine of the present invention, the ordinary symbol look-ahead effect executing means may execute the look-ahead effect in preference to the special symbol look-ahead effect executing means. In this way, it is possible to raise the player's expectation that a big hit (per character hit) will occur when the normal symbol is won, and it is possible to improve the game interest.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to clarify the effect that the player should pay attention to in the case where the look-ahead effect corresponding to the normal symbol and the look-ahead effect corresponding to the special symbol are possible.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 as one Example of this invention. It is a schematic block diagram of the game board 20 which a pachinko machine 1 has. It is a schematic block diagram of a sorting apparatus 40. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the pachinko machine 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect display of the effect display device 37. It is explanatory drawing explaining the specification of the pachinko machine 1. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the main control processing executed by the CPU 60a of the main control device 60. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the ordinary symbol variation display related processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the ordinary symbol variation pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game processing per ordinary symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the 2nd start opening opening pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol variation display related processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a small hit game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a small hit game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot game processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the ordinary symbol hold-related processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol hold-related processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol variation effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol look-ahead effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol look-ahead effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol look-ahead effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol look-ahead effect processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a big hit game production and an example of a small hit game production. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the normal symbol look-ahead effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect display when the 2nd special symbol is variable display based on the entry of the game ball into the 2nd start opening which is opened by hitting a normal symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state of the special figure look-ahead effect execution lottery.

Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to examples.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1 as an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram of a game board 20 included in the pachinko machine 1, and FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a distribution device 40. It is a configuration diagram, and FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1. Hereinafter, an example in which the present invention is applied to a so-called type 1 type 2 type mixed type pachinko machine having both type 1 playability and type 2 playability will be described. The first type of game playability is the so-called big hit game in which the big winning opening is opened when the special symbol that is variablely displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the starting opening is stopped and displayed at the predetermined big hit symbol. It is a 7-Eleven type game. In addition, the second type of game playability is a specific area in which a game ball entered into a large winning opening (variable winning device) opened based on the entry of the game ball into the starting opening is provided in the large winning opening. It is a so-called blade type game that starts a big hit game by passing through (so-called V region).

[Appearance configuration of pachinko machine 1]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a game board 20 in which the board surface is visibly arranged via a glass plate (transparent plate) 4 fitted in a front frame (glass frame) 3. It includes an upper tray 11 and a lower tray 12 for storing game balls, and a launch handle 13 for launching the game balls stored in the upper tray 11 onto the game board 20. The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is a CR machine compatible with a prepaid card, and a CR unit 50 for reading and writing the prepaid card is provided on the left side of the pachinko machine 1.

The front frame 3 is fitted into the inner frame 5 and can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 5 with hinges provided on the upper and lower sides on the left side as fulcrums. Further, the inner frame 5 is fitted into the outer frame 2 and can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 2 by using hinges provided on the upper and lower sides on the left side as fulcrums. The front frame 3 and the inner frame 5 are configured as a substantially rectangular plastic frame body. On the other hand, the outer frame 2 is configured as a substantially rectangular wooden frame, and is fixed to the island frame of the island equipment of the game hall.

Speakers 14 are provided on the upper left and right sides of the front frame 3 to sound various sound effects as the game progresses and to sound warning sounds for alerting the player. Further, the front frame 3 is provided with a plurality of frame-side decorative lamps (lamps) 15 that emit light according to the game state.

Prize balls and rental balls are paid out to the upper saucer 11. A settlement display device 52 for displaying the balance of the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit 50 and the like is provided on the upper right side of the upper tray 11, and the settlement display device 52 is a ball instructing the lending of game balls. A lending button 53 and a settlement button 54 for instructing settlement (return) of the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit 50 are provided. Further, in the central portion of the upper surface of the upper tray 11, an effect button 16 for performing various effects according to the operation of the player is arranged. The lower saucer 12 can receive the ball overflowing from the upper saucer 11.

The launch handle 13 is provided on the right side of the lower tray 12, and when the player rotates it clockwise, the launch motor 83 (see FIG. 4) included in the launch device (not shown) is activated, and the launch handle 13 is operated. The game balls are launched one by one toward the game board 20 with the firing power according to the rotation operation amount of 13.

[Structure of game board 20]
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is formed with a game area 21 surrounded by an outer rail 21a and an inner rail 21b. The game board 20 includes an effect display device 37 provided at a substantially central portion of the game area 21, and a warp entrance and a warp gutter arranged around the effect display device 37.
The center accessory 38 including the stage and the like, the normal symbol actuating gates 221, 222 arranged on the left and right sides of the center accessory 38, and the first always open one arranged below the center accessory 38. The starting port 23, the opening / closing type second starting port 24 arranged below the normal symbol operating gate 222 on the right side, the first large winning opening 25 provided on the right side of the center accessory 38, and the second starting point. Collect the second large winning opening 26 located at the lower left of the opening 24, the normally open normal winning opening 28 located at the lower left of the game area 21, and the game ball that did not enter any of the winning openings. It is provided with an out port 29 for the purpose. Further, a large number of nails 21c for guiding or playing a game ball flowing down the game area 21 are planted on the game board 20.

The second starting port 24 is a variable ball inlet that is normally configured as an electric accessory, and is a second starting port solenoid 24c that operates a pair of left and right opening / closing blades (opening / closing members) 24b and opening / closing blades 24b (FIG. 4) and. The second starting port 24 is normally in a normal state in which the opening / closing blades 24b are upright and it is difficult for the game ball to enter the ball. ) Is executed, the opening / closing blade 24b is opened to the left and right by the second starting port solenoid 24c, so that the game ball can be easily entered into the open state. A second start port switch 24a (see FIG. 4) for detecting the entry of a game ball and counting the number of incoming balls is attached to the second start opening 24. The second starting port 24 is closed when the second starting port switch 24a counts the number of incoming balls of the game ball by a specified number or when a predetermined maximum opening time elapses before counting the specified number of balls.

The first special winning opening 25 is a variable entry opening configured as a special electric accessory, and the opening / closing blade (opening / closing member) 25b and the first large winning opening solenoid 25c for operating the opening / closing blade 25b (FIG. 4). See) and. The first large winning opening 25 is normally closed by the opening / closing blade 25b so that the game ball cannot enter the ball. When the big hit game is executed, the first large winning opening solenoid is used. By opening the opening / closing blade 25b to the right side by the 25c, the opening state is set so that the game ball can be easily received. The first large winning opening 25a (see FIG. 4) is attached to the first large winning opening 25a for detecting the entry of a game ball and counting the number of the entering balls. The first large winning opening 25 is closed when the first large winning opening switch 25a counts the number of balls entered by the game ball or when a predetermined maximum opening time elapses before counting the specified number. The jackpot game is executed by repeating a round game that opens and closes the first big winning opening 25 a plurality of times.

The second special winning opening 26 is a variable entry opening configured as a special electric accessory, and is a sliding opening / closing plate (opening / closing member) 26b and a second large winning opening solenoid 26c that operates the opening / closing plate 26b. (See FIG. 4). The second large winning opening 26 is normally in a closed state in which the opening / closing plate 26b protrudes from the board surface and the game ball cannot enter, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol to play the small hit game. When executed, the opening / closing plate 26b is pulled into the board surface by the second large winning opening solenoid 26c, so that the game ball can enter the open state. When the second big winning opening 26 is in the closed state, the game ball that has flowed down by hitting the right passes through the opening / closing plate 26b from right to left without entering the second big winning opening 26. The second large winning opening 26a (see FIG. 4) is attached to the second large winning opening 26a for detecting the entry of a game ball and counting the number of the entering balls. The second major winning opening 26 is closed when the second major winning opening switch 26a counts the number of balls entered by the game ball or when a predetermined maximum opening time elapses before counting the specified number of balls.

A sorting device 40 is provided inside the second large winning opening 26. As shown in FIG. 3, the distribution device 40 distributes the game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 26 to either a specific area (V area) 43 or a non-specific area (outside area) 44. Yes, as shown in the figure, the warp outlet 41 through which the game ball that has entered the second major winning opening 26 flows out, the specific area 43 provided directly below the warp outlet 41, and the specific area 43 provided on both sides of the specific area 43. A non-specific area 44, a pair of left and right distribution blades 42 arranged near the entrance of the specific area 43, and a distribution solenoid 42c (see FIG. 4) for operating the distribution blades 42 are provided. The distribution device 40 repeatedly opens and closes the distribution blade 42 in a predetermined opening / closing pattern (opening time and closing time) by the distribution solenoid 42c, and when the distribution blade 42 is closed, it flows out from the warp outlet 41. The game ball is guided to the non-specific area 44 by the distribution blade 42, and when the distribution blade 42 is open, the game ball flowing out from the warp outlet 41 is guided to the specific area 43. By adjusting the opening time and closing time of the distribution blade 42, it is possible to set the probability of the game ball entering the specific area 43. Further, the probability of the game ball entering the specific area 43 can also be set by combining the opening / closing pattern of the distribution blade 42 and the opening / closing timing of the second large winning opening 26. The specific area 43 is provided with a specific area passage switch 43a (see FIG. 4) for detecting the passage of the game ball into the specific area 43.

The first start port 23 enters the game ball by rotating the launch handle 13 (so-called left-handed) so that the player causes the game ball to flow down to the left side area (first game area 211) of the game area 21. You can make it a ball. On the other hand, in the second starting opening 24, the first big winning opening 25, and the second big winning opening 26, it is impossible to enter the game ball by hitting the left side, and the game ball is placed in the right area (the first) of the game area 21. 2 The game ball can be entered by rotating the firing handle 13 (so-called right-handed) so as to flow down into the game area 212). However, the 2nd start opening 24, the 1st big winning opening 25, and the 2nd big winning opening 26 are variable winning openings, and when a normal symbol is won, a big hit occurs, a small hit occurs, respectively. If this is the case, the game ball can be entered only after it is released. In this embodiment, the normal symbol actuating gates 221 and 222 are arranged on both the left and right sides of the game area 21 (first game area 211 and second game area 212), and can be normally left-handed or right-handed. The game ball can be passed through the symbol operating gate.

At the lower right of the game board 20, a first special symbol display device (first special symbol display device) 31, a second special symbol display device (second special symbol display device) 32, and a first special symbol display number display are displayed. Device (1st special symbol hold number display device) 33, 2nd special symbol hold number display device (2nd special symbol hold number display device) 34, normal symbol display device (normal symbol display device) 35, and normal symbol A hold number display device (normal figure hold number display device) 36 and is arranged.

In this embodiment, the first special figure display device 31 and the second special figure display device 32 are configured as a 7-segment display device, and a plurality of types of display modes are expressed by combining lighting and extinguishing of each segment. .. The first special figure display device 31 and the second special figure display device 32 start the variable display of the special symbol by sequentially switching the display mode based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port, and the predetermined fluctuation time When the lapse has passed, the special symbol is stopped and displayed by stopping and displaying in any of a plurality of predetermined stop display modes. Then, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the first stop display mode (predetermined big hit symbol), the big hit game is executed, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the second stop display mode (predetermined small hit symbol). Then, the small hit game is executed. The first special figure display device 31 is a display device for entering the first starting port, which variably displays a special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 23, and the second special figure display device 32. Is a display device for entering the second starting port, which displays a special symbol in a variable manner based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 24. The special symbol displayed by the first special symbol display device 31 is also referred to as the first special symbol (first special symbol), and the special symbol displayed by the second special symbol display device 32 is the second special symbol (second special symbol). Also called a special figure).

When a game ball enters the first starting port 23 during the variable display of the special symbol, the big hit game, or the small hit game, the variable display of the first special symbol is displayed a predetermined number (4 times in the embodiment). After the current fluctuation display is completed, the suspension display of the first special symbol is sequentially started. The reserved number of the first special symbol is displayed on the first special symbol reserved number display device 33. Further, even when a game ball enters the second starting port 24 during the variable display of the special symbol, the big hit game, or the small hit game, the variable display of the second special symbol is displayed by a predetermined number (for example, four times). After the current fluctuation display is completed, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol on hold is started in sequence. The reserved number of the second special symbol is displayed on the second special symbol reserved number display device 34.

In this embodiment, the normal drawing display device 35 is configured as an LED display device having a plurality of display units. The normal figure display device 35 repeats turning on and off for each of the plurality of display units based on the fact that any of the gate switches 221a and 222a provided on the normal symbol operating gates 221 and 222 detects the game ball. As a result, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and when a predetermined fluctuation time elapses, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed by turning on or off each of the plurality of display units. Then, when a specific display unit is lit among the plurality of display units, the winning symbol is obtained, and in other cases, the off symbol is obtained. When the normal symbol hits and is stopped and displayed, the second starting port 24 is opened.

In this embodiment, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gates 221, 222 during the fluctuation display of the normal symbol, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is held up to a predetermined number (for example, 4), and the current fluctuation is displayed. When the display is finished, the variable display of the pending normal symbols is started in sequence. The reserved number of ordinary symbols is displayed on the normal symbol reserved number display device 36.

The effect display device 37 is an image display device composed of a liquid crystal display or the like, and in addition to displaying effect symbols (pseudo symbols) 371L, 371C, 371R (symbol variation effect) corresponding to special symbols on the display screen, the effect display device 37 is a reach. Various production displays such as production, advance notice production, and look-ahead production are performed. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the effect display of the effect display device 37. As shown in the figure, in the center of the display screen of the effect display device 37, the result of the pass / fail judgment of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) composed of numbers, letters, characters, symbols, characters, etc. is shown. Three effect symbols 371L, 371C, and 371R on the left, middle, and right are displayed. When the game ball enters the starting port (first starting port 23 or second starting port 24), the three effect symbols 371L, 371C, and 371R are displayed in a variable manner so as to scroll from top to bottom, and the predetermined variable time. After that, the stop display is displayed in the order of left, right, and middle. If the right effect symbol 371R does not match the left effect symbol 371L when the right effect symbol 371R is stopped and displayed, it is out (normally off). On the other hand, when the right effect symbol 371R matches the left effect symbol 371L, the reach is reached and the process shifts to the reach effect. Then, when the effect symbol 371C in the middle is stopped and displayed after the reach effect, if the effect symbol 371C in the inside does not match the left and right effect symbols 371L and 371R, the effect is out of reach (out of reach), and the effect in the middle is produced. When the symbol 371C matches the left and right production symbols 371L and 371R, it is a big hit. Further, when the three effect symbols 371L, 371C, and 371R are stopped and displayed in a specific combination, a small hit is obtained.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, a reserved symbol 372 and a changing symbol 373 are also displayed in the corner (lower right) of the display screen of the effect display device 37. The reserved symbol 372 is a symbol corresponding to the reserved memory of the first special symbol when the current gaming state is the normal state. That is, when the current gaming state is the normal state, each time a game ball enters the first starting port 23 during the variable display of the first special symbol, one additional display is made in order from the right side, and the first special symbol is displayed. Every time the fluctuation display is started, it is erased one by one from the side opposite to the start ball entry. Further, the reserved symbol 372 becomes a symbol corresponding to the reserved memory of the second special symbol when the current gaming state is the time saving state. That is, when the game state is in the time saving state, each time the game ball enters the second starting port 24 during the variable display of the special symbol, one additional display is made in order from the right side, and the variable display of the second special symbol starts. Each time the ball is started, it is erased one by one from the opposite side of the starting ball. The changing symbol 373 is a symbol displayed corresponding to the special symbol being displayed in the variable display. That is, when the variable display of the special symbol is started, the display of the corresponding reserved symbol 372 is changed to the display of the changing symbol 373, and the remaining reserved symbol 372
The display of is shifted to the left one by one. The changing symbol 373 may be omitted.

In addition, a character symbol 374 (“Tatsuyoshi bear”) is also displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 37. The character symbol 374, for example, notifies that a big hit has occurred, or informs the direction in which the game ball should be launched when a normal symbol is won or a small hit occurs (for example, "hit right!"". ), It is used to suggest the possibility of a big hit (reliability).

Further, in the display screen of the effect display device 37, a launch direction display unit 375 is also provided to indicate the direction (launch direction) in which the player should launch the game ball. The launch direction display unit 375 displays the first display when the game state is in the game state (normal state) requiring left-handed hitting (the game ball is launched so as to flow down the first game area 211). It is displayed in a mode (for example, "left-handed" characters, an arrow image pointing to the left). On the other hand, the launch direction display unit 375 is in a gaming state (probability variable gaming state or time-saving gaming state) in which the gaming state requires a right-handed hit (the gaming ball is launched so that the gaming ball flows down the second gaming area 212). In this case, it is displayed in the second display mode (for example, the character "right-handed", the arrow image pointing to the right). The launch direction display unit 375 may be displayed for a certain period of time when the game state changes, or may be displayed at all times. Further, the launch direction display unit 375 may be displayed only in the gaming state requiring right-handed striking.

[Control circuit configuration]
Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko machine 1 has a main control device 60, a payout control device 70, a launch control device 80, a sub-integrated control device 90, and an effect symbol control device 91 as control circuits thereof. , A power supply board 95 (not shown). The main control device 60 is configured as a microprocessor centered on the CPU 60a, and in addition to the CPU 60a, a ROM 60b that stores a processing program and a table, a RAM 60c that temporarily stores data when the processing program is executed, an input / output port, and communication. It has a port and so on. Although not shown, the payout control device 70 and the launch control device 80 are also configured as a microprocessor centered on a CPU, and include a ROM, a RAM, an input / output port, a communication port, and the like in addition to the CPU. Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with an external connection terminal plate 65, and the external connection terminal plate 65 transmits a signal indicating a game state and a game result to the hall computer 100.

The main control device 60 controls the basic progress of the game. As shown in FIG. 4, the main control device 60 is back-wired with detection signals from a front frame opening switch 3a for detecting the opening of the front frame 3, an inner frame opening switch 5a for detecting the opening of the inner frame 5, and the like. It is input via the relay terminal plate 64. Further, the main control device 60 includes gate switches 221a and 222a for detecting the passage of the game ball through the normal symbol operating gates 211 and 222, and a first starting port for detecting the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 23. The switch 23a, the second starting port switch 24a for detecting the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 24, the first large winning opening switch 25a for detecting the entry of the game ball into the first large winning opening 25, The second large winning opening switch 26a for detecting the entry of the game ball into the second special winning opening 26, the specific area passing switch 43a for detecting the passage of the game ball to the specific area 43, and the game ball for the normal winning opening 28. The detection signal from the normal winning opening switch 28a or the like for detecting the entry of the ball is input via the game board relay terminal plate 61. On the other hand, from the main control device 60, drive signals to the second starting port solenoid 24c, the first winning opening solenoid 25c, the second winning opening solenoid 26c, the distribution solenoid 42c, etc. are transmitted via the game board relay terminal plate 61. Is output. Further, from the main control device 60, the first special figure display device 31, the second special figure display device 32, the first special figure hold number display device 33, the second special figure hold number display device 34, and the normal figure display device 35. , The display signal to the normal figure hold number display device 36 and the like is output via the symbol display device relay terminal board 62. Further, the main control device 60 outputs a signal to the hall computer 100 via the back wiring relay terminal plate 64 and the external connection terminal plate 65.

The payout control device 70 controls the payout of prize balls and rental balls. A detection signal from a ball-out switch 76 for detecting ball-out of a ball tank (not shown) for storing game balls to be discharged to the upper tray 11 is input to the payout control device 70 via the back wiring relay terminal plate 64. The detection signal from the payout switch 74 that detects the game ball to be paid out to the upper saucer 11 is input via the payout relay terminal plate 71 and the back wiring relay terminal plate 64, and the full switch 75 that detects the fullness of the lower saucer 12 The detection signal from is directly input. On the other hand, the payout control device 70 outputs a drive signal to the payout motor 73 via the back wiring relay terminal plate 64 and the payout relay terminal plate 71. The payout control device 70 is configured to enable bidirectional communication with the main control device 60, and drives the payout motor 73 according to a command transmitted from the main control device 60 to pay out the prize balls. When a detection signal is input from either the ball out switch 76 or the full switch 75, the payout control device 70 drives and stops the payout motor 73 until the detection status is resolved and the detection signal is no longer input, and the prize ball is awarded. The payout operation is interrupted.

Further, the payout control device 70 is configured to be able to communicate with the CR unit 50 via the CR unit terminal plate 51. The CR unit terminal board 51 is configured to enable bidirectional communication with the settlement display device 52, and the payout control device 70 receives detection signals from the ball lending switch 53a and the settlement switch 54a provided on the settlement display device 52. It is input via the CR unit terminal plate 51. The ball lending switch 53a detects the operation of the ball lending button 53 and outputs a detection signal, and the settlement switch 54a detects the operation of the settlement button 54 and outputs a detection signal. When the payout control device 70 inputs the ball lending command, the payout control device 70 drives the payout motor 73 to pay out the ball lending. Further, the payout control device 70 is configured to enable bidirectional communication with the launch control device 80, and when a predetermined launch stop condition such as inputting a detection signal from the full switch 75 is satisfied, the payout control device 70 is connected to the launch control device 80. And send a launch stop command.

The launch control device 80 controls the launch of the game ball into the game area 21. The launch control device 80 includes a rotation amount signal output in response to the rotation operation of the launch handle 13, a launch stop signal from the launch stop switch 81 that detects the operation of the launch stop button, and a launch handle 13 by the player. A touch signal or the like from the touch switch 82 that detects that the user is touching is input. On the other hand, the launch control device 80 outputs a drive signal to the launch motor 83. The launch control device 80 controls the launch motor 83 so that the game ball is launched into the game area 21 with the launch intensity based on the rotation amount signal. When the launch control device 80 is not inputting the touch signal or inputting the launch stop command, the launch control device 80 stops the drive of the launch motor 83 regardless of the operation of the launch handle 13 and does not launch the game ball.

The sub-integrated control device 90 controls the production of the game. The sub-integrated control device 90 is configured as a microprocessor centered on the CPU 90a, and includes a ROM 90b, a RAM 90c, an input / output port, a communication port, and the like in addition to the CPU 90a. The sub-integrated control device 90 can receive various commands from the main control device 60 by one-way communication via the effect relay terminal plate 63, and performs effect control according to the received commands. A detection signal from the effect button switch 16a that detects the operation of the effect button 16 is input to the sub-integrated control device 90. On the other hand, the sub-integrated control device 90 outputs an audio signal to the speaker 14 and a lighting signal to various LEDs and lamps 15. Further, the sub-integrated control device 90 outputs a command for effect display control to the effect symbol control device 91 by one-way communication. The effect symbol control device 91 receives a command for effect display control from the sub-integrated control device 90, and controls the display of the effect display device 37 so that the effect image corresponding to the command is displayed on the effect display device 37. Do it.

[Outline of the game of pachinko machine 1]
Next, the outline of the game in the pachinko machine 1 configured in this way will be described. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the specifications of the pachinko machine 1. In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, the jackpot probability is 1/300 for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The small hit probability is 1/300 for the first special symbol, but is 1/7 for the second special symbol. When a small hit is made with the first special symbol, the second big winning opening 26 is opened once for 3 seconds in the small hit game, and the game ball that has entered the second big winning opening 26 passes through the specific area 43. The probability (V winning rate) is about 1/3. On the other hand, when a small hit is made with the second special symbol, the second big winning opening 26 is opened once for 3 seconds in the small hit game, and the V winning rate is about 1/1. In the big hit game, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the big hit symbol (hit symbol), or when the special symbol is stopped and displayed at the small hit symbol, the game ball that has entered the second big winning opening 26 in the small hit game is in the specific area 43. It is executed when passing through (per character).

In addition, the winning probability of a normal symbol is 1/100 in the normal state, but 1/1 (100%) in the time saving state. In addition, the opening pattern of the second starting port 24 (ordinary electric accessory) when the normal symbol is won is a short opening pattern that is opened once for a maximum of 0.2 seconds and a maximum of 5.5 seconds in the normal state. There is a long opening pattern that is opened once, and there is an opening pattern that is opened once for a maximum of 6.0 seconds in a short time state.

When the big hit game is executed with the symbol hit as an opportunity, both the first special symbol and the second special symbol are rounded four times. On the other hand, when the big hit game is executed with the hit of the character as an opportunity, the first special symbol has 4 rounds, but the second special symbol has 4 rounds (30%), 8 rounds (20%), or 12 rounds (50). %) Is selected at each selectivity.

When the jackpot game is completed, a time saving state that is advantageous to the player in entering the game ball into the second starting port 24 occurs. In the time saving state, the winning probability of the normal symbol becomes higher (1/1) than the normal state (1/100), and the opening time of the second starting port 24 when the normal symbol is won is the normal state (0. It will be longer (6.0 seconds) than 2 seconds or 5.5 seconds). Therefore, the player can frequently open the second starting port 24 by hitting the right side and passing the game ball through the normal symbol operating gate 222 arranged in the second game area 212. The game ball can be easily entered into the starting port 24 to display the second special symbol in a variable manner. As described above, in the present embodiment, the small hit probability (1/7) of the second special symbol is higher than the small hit probability (1/100) of the first special symbol, and the small hit occurs in the second special symbol. Then, if a game ball is inserted into the second big winning opening 26, a big hit (per character) is generated with a probability of about 1/1. Therefore, in the time saving state, the player can generate a hit with a character with a high probability by hitting right.

The time saving state continues until the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) reaches the specified number of times. The number of times the time saving state is continued is 1 time (95%) or 12 times (5%) when the big hit game is executed with the symbol hitting and the time saving state occurs, and when the symbol is hit by the 1st special symbol. ) Is selected by each selection rate, and when the symbol is hit by the second special symbol, the number of times is 12 times. In addition, when a big hit game is executed and a time saving state occurs when the character hits the character, the number of times is 6 when the character is hit by the first special symbol, and 6 times when the character is hit by the second special symbol. , 6 times (30%) or 12 times (70%) are selected at each selectivity. That is, the number of times the time saving state is continued is set so that the average number of times is larger when the second special symbol hits the symbol or the accessory than when the first special symbol hits the symbol or the accessory. ..

The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment includes three routes as jackpot routes in which jackpots occur in a normal state. In the first jackpot route, a game ball enters the first starting port 23 by hitting the left side, and the first special symbol, which is variablely displayed based on the entry of the game ball, is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, and a jackpot occurs. It is a route to do. In the second big hit route, the game ball enters the first starting port 23 by hitting the left side, and the first special symbol, which is variablely displayed based on the entry of the game ball, is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol. Is generated, a game ball enters the second big winning opening 26 opened in the small hit game by hitting the right, and the entered game ball passes through the specific area 43 and a big hit occurs. In the third jackpot route, the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 221 arranged in the first game area 211 by left-handed, and the normal symbol that is variablely displayed based on the passage of the game ball is stopped and displayed as a hit symbol. Then, the second starting port 24 is opened in the long opening pattern, and the game ball enters the second starting port 24 opened in the long opening pattern by right-handed hitting, and the ball is varied and displayed based on the ball entering. 2 The special symbol is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol, a small hit occurs, a game ball enters the second large winning opening 26 opened in the small hit game, and the entered game ball passes through the specific area 43. This is the route where big hits occur.

In this way, by providing a third jackpot route in addition to the above-mentioned first jackpot route and second jackpot route mounted on a general one-kind two-kind mixed type pachinko machine, various jackpot routes are provided. This makes it possible to raise the player's expectation for a big hit and improve the interest of the game. That is, as described above, the winning probability of the normal symbol in the normal state is a low probability (1/100), but when the normal symbol is won, the second starting port 24 is opened for a long time with a predetermined probability, so that it is normal. Even in the state, the player can enter the game ball into the second starting port 24 by hitting right. Then, when the game ball enters the second starting port 24, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the small hit symbol with a high probability (1/7), and the small hit game is executed, and the second large hit game is executed. Since the game ball that has entered the winning opening 26 passes through the specific area 43 with a high probability (about 1/1), in the pachinko machine of this embodiment, it is for the player whether or not the normal symbol is won in the normal state. It will be an important concern. From this, it is conceivable to mainly produce a lottery with a normal pattern as an effect display. In this case, by mainly producing a normal pattern that has a high benefit from hitting in comparison, it is possible to perform the production based on the result of whether or not the player is most interested in the game. It will be an opportunity. In addition, the first special symbol is provided with an effect symbol indicating whether or not a big hit is made, the first special symbol is provided with an effect symbol indicating whether or not a small hit is made, and the normal symbol is provided with an effect symbol indicating whether or not a long opening is successful. It is also possible. In this case, it can be seen as if three lottery are being held at the same time. Since the normal symbol and the special symbol are drawn independently, the other may start to fluctuate when one of them fluctuates. For this reason, by providing a special effect such as interrupting the effect when the other side starts the change while performing the variation effect, it is possible to perform the effect peculiar to the game configuration of this embodiment. ..

[Main control processing]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1, particularly the operation of the main control device 60 will be described in more detail. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the main control process executed by the CPU 60a of the main control device 60. This process is executed when the power switch of the pachinko machine 1 is operated. The main control processing is usually, after executing the power-on processing necessary for turning on the power of the pachinko machine 1 (S100), the random number update processing (S110), the winning confirmation processing (S120), and the starting winning processing (S130). By repeatedly executing the symbol game process (S140), the normal symbol hit game process (S150), the special symbol game process (S160), the small hit game process (S170), and the big hit game process (S180). It is done. In this embodiment, the time required for the processes of S110 to S180 is about 2 msec, and these processes are repeatedly executed at intervals of about 2 msec. The main control device 60 advances the entire game of the pachinko machine 1 by transmitting various commands to the control device in charge of executing the main control process and executing the process according to the command.

[Random number update process]
The random number update process of S110 is a process of updating various determination random numbers. The random number for determination includes, for example, a random number for determining whether or not the game is hit or missed based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port (first starting port 23 or the second starting port 24) (random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct or not). ) And the determination of the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special figure display device (1st special figure display device 31 or 2nd special figure display device 32) when the result of the hit / fail judgment is a big hit or a small hit. Random number for determining the winning symbol used in the above, and used to determine the missing symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device (1st special symbol display device 31 or 2nd special symbol display device 32) when the result of the hit / fail judgment is incorrect. Random numbers for determining out-of-order symbols, random numbers for determining fluctuation pattern (variation time) of special symbols, ordinary symbols used for hit / fail judgment performed based on the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol operating gates 221,222. Examples include a random number for determining whether or not the result is a hit, and a random number for determining a normal symbol per symbol used for determining a winning symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 35 when the result of the winning or failing determination is a hit. When the random number update process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next winning confirmation process (S120).

[Prize confirmation process]
The winning confirmation process of S120 is performed by various sensors (gate switch 221a, 222a, first starting port switch 23a, second starting port switch 24a, first large winning opening switch 25a, second large winning opening switch 26a, specific area passing switch. The state of 43a, the normal winning opening switch 28a, etc.) is detected and stored in a predetermined state storage area of the RAM 60c. Then, among the above-mentioned switches, the switches related to the prize ball (first starting port switch 23a, second starting port switch 24a, first large winning opening switch 25a, second large winning opening switch 26a, normal winning opening switch 28a) are used. It is determined whether or not the game ball is detected, and if it is determined that the game ball is detected, the number of prize balls to be paid out is calculated and stored as prize ball information in a predetermined prize ball information storage area of the RAM 60c. Then, when the prize ball information is not a value 0, the prize ball number designation command (prize ball information) is transmitted to the payout control device 70 to end the winning confirmation process. When the payout control device 70 receives the command for designating the number of prize balls, the payout control device 70 drives the payout motor 73 to pay out the game balls one by one, and each time the payout switch 74 detects the paid out game balls, the prize ball information (unpaid). The prize ball payout process for decrementing the number of game balls) by a value of 1 is executed. This prize ball payout process is repeatedly executed until the prize ball information reaches a value of 0. When the entry of a game ball is detected and a new prize ball number designation command is received from the main control device 60, the prize ball is paid out. The process is repeated until the information also reaches a value of 0. When the winning confirmation process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next starting winning process (S130).

[Starting prize processing]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning process. In the start winning process of S130, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first inputs a detection signal from the first start port switch 23a to determine whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 23 ( S200). When it is determined that the game ball has entered the first starting port 23, whether or not the current number of reserved first special symbols (number of reserved first special symbols) is less than the upper limit (value 4 in the embodiment). (S202). When it is determined that the number of holdings of the first special symbol is less than the upper limit, the number of holdings of the first special symbol is incremented by a value of 1 and the display of the first special symbol holding number display device 33 is updated (S204). The determination random number of the first special symbol is acquired and stored in a predetermined determination random number storage area of the RAM 60c (S206). Here, as the judgment random number acquired in S206, the progress of the variable game of the first special symbol such as the above-mentioned special symbol hit / fail determination random number, hit symbol determination random number, missed symbol determination random number, and variation pattern determination random number. Can give information about. Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag has a value of 0 and the time saving flag has a value of 0 (S208). Here, the jackpot flag is a flag indicating whether or not the jackpot game is in progress (the condition device is operating), and a value 0 is set if the jackpot game is not in progress, and a value 1 is set if the jackpot game is in progress. Will be done. Further, the time saving flag is a flag indicating the current gaming state, and a value 0 is set when the gaming state is the normal state, and a value 1 is set when the gaming state is the time saving state. When it is determined that the jackpot flag has a value of 0 and the time saving flag has a value of 0, that is, it is determined that the condition device is not operating and the current gaming state is the normal state, the look-ahead determination process of the first special symbol is performed (S210). ). The look-ahead judgment process of the first special symbol changes the first special symbol based on the judgment random numbers (random numbers for big hit judgment, random numbers for determining big hit symbols, random numbers for determining missed symbols, random numbers for determining fluctuation patterns) acquired in S206. It is a process performed based on the judgment random number prior to the hit / fail judgment performed immediately before the display. In this embodiment, the hit / fail judgment using the special symbol hit / fail judgment random number and the fluctuation pattern using the fluctuation pattern determination random number are used. (Fluctuating time) is determined. The result of the look-ahead determination is used for the look-ahead effect of the first special symbol, which will be described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot flag has a value of 1, that is, it is determined that the condition device is operating, or that the time saving flag is determined to be a value 1, that is, it is determined that the current gaming state is the time saving state. 1 It is determined that it is not suitable for executing the look-ahead determination of the special symbol, and the look-ahead determination process of S210 is skipped. Then, the first special symbol hold generation command (first special symbol hold generation command) is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S212), and the process proceeds to S214. The first special symbol hold generation command includes information regarding the number of hold of the first special symbol for displaying the hold symbol 372 on the effect display device 37. Further, when the look-ahead determination process is executed, the first special figure hold occurrence command includes the look-ahead determination information such as the result of the hit / miss determination or the fluctuation pattern determination. If it is determined in S200 that the game ball has not entered the first starting port 23, or if it is determined in S202 that the number of reserved first special symbols has reached the upper limit, the processes of S204 to S212 are performed. Is skipped and the process proceeds to the next process of S214.

It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the random number storage area for judgment is divided into a normal storage area for hit / fail judgment and a storage area for pre-reading judgment, and the acquired random number for judgment is stored in each storage area. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the judgment random number stored in the random number storage area is shared by the jackpot judgment and the look-ahead judgment. Further, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the look-ahead determination is executed as it is when the determination random number is acquired, and then the acquired determination random number is stored in the determination random number storage area for the hit / fail determination. Regardless of which configuration is adopted, the look-ahead determination for the look-ahead effect can be executed without any problem.

Next, the detection signal from the second start port switch 24a is input to determine whether or not the game ball has entered the second start port 24 (S214). When it is determined that the game ball has entered the second starting port 24, whether or not the current number of reserved second special symbols (number of reserved second special symbols) is less than the upper limit (value 4 in the embodiment). (S216). When it is determined that the number of holdings of the second special symbol is less than the upper limit, the number of holdings of the second special symbol is incremented by a value of 1 and the display of the second special symbol holding number display device 34 is updated (S218). The determination random number of the second special symbol is acquired and stored in a predetermined determination random number storage area of the RAM 60c (S220). Here, as the determination random number acquired in S220, information on the progress of the variable game of the second special symbol such as the above-mentioned hit / fail determination random number, hit symbol determination random number, missed symbol determination random number, and variation pattern determination random number. Can be mentioned. Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag has a value of 0 (the condition device is not operating) (S222). When it is determined that the jackpot flag has a value of 0, the look-ahead determination process of the second special symbol is performed (S224). The pre-reading judgment process of the second special symbol changes the second special symbol based on the judgment random numbers (random numbers for big hit judgment, random numbers for determining big hit symbols, random numbers for determining missed symbols, random numbers for determining fluctuation patterns) acquired in S220. It is a process performed based on the judgment random number prior to the hit / fail judgment performed immediately before the display, and the hit / fail judgment using the special symbol hit / fail judgment random number and the fluctuation pattern (variation time) using the fluctuation pattern determination random number. Make a judgment. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot flag has a value of 1, it is determined that it is not suitable for executing the look-ahead determination of the second special symbol, and the look-ahead determination process of S224 is skipped. Then, the second special symbol hold generation command (second special symbol hold generation command) is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S226), and the process proceeds to S228. The second special symbol hold generation command includes information regarding the number of holds of the second special symbol for displaying the hold symbol 372 on the effect display device 37. Further, when the look-ahead determination process is executed, the second special figure hold occurrence command includes pre-reading determination information such as the result of the hit / miss determination and the result of the fluctuation pattern determination. If it is determined in S214 that no game ball has entered the second starting port 24, or if it is determined in S216 that the number of reserved second special symbols has reached the upper limit, the processes of S218 to S226 are performed. Is skipped and the process proceeds to the next S228 process.

Next, the detection signals from the gate switches 221a and 222a are input to determine whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operating gates 221 and 222 (S228). When it is determined that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operating gates 221, 222, it is determined whether or not the current number of reserved normal symbols is less than the upper limit (for example, value 4) (S230). When it is determined that the number of holdings of the normal symbol is less than the upper limit, the number of holdings of the normal symbol is incremented by a value of 1 and the display of the normal symbol holding number display device 36 is updated (S232). Is acquired and stored in a predetermined determination random number storage area of the RAM 60c (S234). Here, as the random number for determining the normal symbol, information on the progress of the variable game of the ordinary symbol such as the above-mentioned random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct can be exemplified. Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag has a value of 0 (the condition device is not operating) and the time saving flag has a value of 0 (normal state) (S236). When it is determined that the jackpot flag has a value of 0 and the time saving flag has a value of 0, a look-ahead determination process for a normal symbol is performed (S238). The pre-reading judgment process of the normal symbol is performed prior to the hit / fail judgment performed immediately before the normal symbol is variablely displayed based on the judgment random number (random number for normal symbol hit / fail judgment or random number for determining the symbol per normal symbol) acquired in S234. It is a process performed based on a random number for determination, and in this embodiment, a hit / fail determination using a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is correct, a definite symbol determination using a random number for determining a symbol per ordinary symbol, and the like are performed. The result of the look-ahead determination is used for the look-ahead effect of a normal symbol described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot flag has a value of 1 or the time saving flag has a value of 1, it is determined that it is not suitable for executing the look-ahead determination of the normal symbol, and the look-ahead determination process of S238 is skipped. Then, the normal symbol hold occurrence command (normal symbol hold occurrence command) is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S240), and the start winning process is completed. The normal symbol hold occurrence command contains information on the number of normal symbols held. Further, when the look-ahead determination process is executed, the command for generating the normal figure hold includes pre-reading determination information such as the result of the hit / miss determination and the result of the hit symbol determination. If it is determined in S228 that the game ball has not passed through the normal symbol operating gates 221, 222, or if it is determined in S230 that the number of reserved symbols has reached the upper limit, the processing of S232 to S240 is skipped. Then, the start winning process is completed. When the start winning process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next normal symbol game process (S140).

In this embodiment, as described above, as the jackpot route in the normal state, there is a third jackpot route in which a jackpot (per character hit) occurs when the normal symbol is won, and it may or may not be a hit. Since it is an important concern for the player, in the normal state, in addition to the pre-reading determination for the pre-reading effect of the first special symbol, the pre-reading determination for the pre-reading effect of the normal symbol is also performed.

[Normal symbol game processing]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the normal symbol game processing. In the normal symbol game processing of S140, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the normal electric accessory is in operation (the second starting port 24 is in the open operation) (step S300). When it is determined that the normal electric accessory is in operation, the normal symbol game processing is terminated. When the normal symbol game processing is completed, the process proceeds to the next S150 normal symbol per game processing. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal electric accessory is not in operation, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is in the variable display (S302) and whether or not the normal symbol is in the display time of the confirmed symbol (S304). To do. If it is determined that the normal symbol is not in the variable display and the confirmed symbol is not in the display time, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved normal symbols is greater than the value 0 (S306). When it is determined that the number of reserved normal symbols is not more than the value 0, that is, the value is 0, the normal symbol game processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of reserved normal symbols is greater than the value 0, the oldest normal symbol determination random number stored in the determination random number storage area is read out (S308), and the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The normal symbol variation display related process for the purpose is executed (S310), and the normal symbol game process is terminated. Hereinafter, the details of the normal symbol variation display-related processing of S310 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the normal symbol variation display-related processing, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag has a value of 0 (S340). When it is determined that the time saving flag has a value of 0, that is, the current gaming state is the normal state, the hit / fail judgment is performed using the low-probability normal symbol hit judgment table based on the acquired random number for normal symbol hit / fail judgment (S342). ), When it is determined that the time saving flag is not the value 0 but the value 1, that is, the current gaming state is the time saving state, the high probability normal symbol hit judgment table is used based on the acquired normal symbol hit / fail judgment random number. A hit / fail judgment is made (S344). The hit / fail judgment of the normal symbol is performed by comparing the random number for hit / fail judgment of the normal symbol with the hit value included in the normal symbol hit judgment table, and when the random number for hit / fail judgment of the normal symbol matches the hit value, it is judged as a hit. If they do not match, it is judged to be out of alignment. The high-probability normal symbol hit judgment table has a larger hit value than the low-probability normal symbol hit judgment table, and in this embodiment, the hit value is 1/1, that is, all the normal symbol hit / fail judgments are made. The random number is set to be the winning value. As a result of the hit / fail judgment, if it is determined to be a hit (“YES” in S346), the hit symbol is determined as a confirmed symbol of the normal symbol (S348), and from the start of the variable display of the normal symbol to the final display of the hit symbol. The fluctuation time (hit fluctuation pattern) of a normal symbol is determined (S350). As for the hit symbol of the normal symbol, when the game state is the normal state, one symbol is selected from a plurality of hit symbols A and B, and when the game state is the time saving state, the hit symbol A is Be selected. Here, when the game state is the normal state, when the hit symbol B is determined as the hit symbol of the normal symbol, a short open pattern (for example, 0. When the opening pattern of opening once for 2 seconds is determined and the winning symbol A is determined as the winning symbol of the normal symbol, the long opening pattern (for example, for example) is determined as the opening pattern of the second starting port 24 in the game processing for hitting the normal symbol. The opening pattern of one opening for 5.5 seconds) is determined. On the other hand, as a result of the hit / fail judgment, if it is determined to be out of order (“NO” in S346), the out-of-order symbol is determined as the definite symbol of the normal symbol (S352), and the variation display of the normal symbol is started and then the definite symbol is confirmed and displayed. The fluctuation time (disappearance fluctuation pattern) of the normal symbol up to is determined (S354).

Here, the fluctuation time (fluctuation pattern) of the normal symbol is based on the game state and the finalized symbol (stop symbol) of the normal symbol using the normal symbol variation pattern table (normal symbol variation pattern table) illustrated in FIG. It is determined. As shown in the figure, when the gaming state is the normal state, the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation time of 30 seconds is determined, and when the gaming state is the time saving state, the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation time of 1 second is determined. In the time saving state, the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened as compared with the normal state, but the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol may be the same regardless of the gaming state.

When the fixed symbol and the fluctuation pattern (variation time) of the normal symbol are determined in this way, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is started (S356), the number of reserved symbols is decremented by a value of 1, and the number of reserved symbols is displayed by the normal symbol display device 36. The display is updated (S358), a normal symbol variation start command (normal symbol variation start command) is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S360), and the normal symbol game process is terminated.

Returning to the normal symbol game process of FIG. 9, when the normal symbol game process is started, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 is displaying the normal symbol in a variable manner in S302 when the normal symbol game process is executed next time. In order to determine that there is, next, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol determined in S350 or S354 has elapsed (S312). If it is determined that the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has not elapsed, the normal symbol game processing is temporarily terminated, and if it is determined that the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed, the normal symbol fluctuation stop command (normal symbol fluctuation stop command) is sub-integrated. Along with transmitting to the control device 90 (S314), a definite symbol display process for displaying the definite symbol of the normal symbol being displayed in a variable manner is performed (S316). Then, it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol display time (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed (S318). If it is determined that the confirmed symbol display time has not elapsed, the normal symbol game process is temporarily terminated. If the normal symbol game process is executed after the confirmed symbol of the normal symbol is displayed, it is determined in S304 that the confirmed symbol display time is in effect, so it is determined in S318 whether or not the confirmed symbol display time has elapsed again. When the determination is made and it is determined that the time between the confirmed symbol display has elapsed, the display of the confirmed symbol is terminated (S320), and it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol (S322). If it is determined that the confirmed symbol of the normal symbol is not a hit symbol but a missed symbol, the normal symbol game process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the confirmed symbol of the normal symbol is the winning symbol, the time saving flag has a value of 0, that is, whether or not the game state is the normal state (S324), and whether or not the winning symbol of the normal symbol is the winning symbol A. (S326), respectively. When it is determined that the time saving flag has a value of 0 and the hit symbol of the normal symbol is the hit symbol A, the second start port 24 opens in the normal symbol hit game in the long open pattern, so that the player is hit right. A game production command per normal symbol (game production command per normal symbol) for prompting is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S328). The sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the game per-figure effect command transmits a control command to the effect symbol control device 91 so that the game effect per normal figure is started on the effect display device 37. On the other hand, even if it is determined that the time saving flag is not the value 0 but the value 1, that is, the game state is the time saving state, or the time saving flag is the value 0, the hit symbol is not the hit symbol A, that is, the second starting port 24 is If it is determined that the hit symbol B is opened in the short opening pattern, S328 is skipped. Then, in order to start the game per normal symbol, the value 1 is set in the flag per normal symbol (flag per normal symbol) (S330), and the normal symbol game process is ended. When the normal symbol game processing is completed, the process proceeds to the next S150 normal symbol per game processing.

[Game processing per normal symbol]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the game processing per normal symbol. In the game processing per normal symbol in S150, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the flag per normal symbol has a value of 1 (S400). If it is determined that the normal symbol per flag is not the value 1 but the value 0, the normal symbol per game process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the flag for hitting the normal figure is a value 1, it is determined whether or not the second starting port 24 is open (S402). If it is determined that the second starting port 24 is not open, it is determined whether or not the game effect per normal symbol is being executed (S404). When it is determined that the game effect per normal symbol is being executed, it is determined whether or not the opening waiting time has elapsed (S406). If it is determined that the opening waiting time has not elapsed, the game processing per normal symbol is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the opening waiting time has elapsed, the opening pattern of the second starting port 24 is set (S408), and the second starting port solenoid 24c is controlled so that the second starting port 24 is opened according to the set opening pattern. Then (S410), the game processing per normal symbol is temporarily terminated. Further, if it is determined in S404 that the game effect per normal symbol is not being executed, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed at the hit symbol B in the normal state, and the game effect per normal symbol is not executed. The opening pattern of 24 is set, and the opening of the second starting port 24 is started (S408, S410) with the set opening pattern, and the normal symbol-per-game processing is temporarily ended.

Here, the opening pattern of the second starting port 24 is determined based on the gaming state and the winning symbol using the second starting port opening pattern table illustrated in FIG. As shown in the figure, when the game state is the normal state, if the hit symbol is the hit symbol A, the determined opening pattern is a long opening pattern that is opened once for a maximum of 5.5 seconds, and the hit symbol is If it is a hit symbol B, the determined opening pattern is a short opening pattern that is opened once for a maximum of 0.2 seconds. On the other hand, when the game state is a time saving state, the pattern is opened once for a maximum of 6.0 seconds.

When the second start port 24 is opened, the next time the normal symbol-hit game process is executed, the S402 determines that the second start port 24 is open, so that the detection signal from the second start port switch 24a is used. Based on this, whether or not a specified number (for example, 4) of game balls have entered the second starting port 24 (S41).
2), it is determined whether or not the elapsed time from the start of opening the second starting port 24 has reached the maximum opening time set in S408 (S414). If it is determined that the specified number of game balls have not entered the second starting port 24 and the elapsed time from the start of opening the second starting port 24 has not reached the set maximum opening time, the second starting port 24 is seconded. While maintaining the opening of the starting port 24, the normal symbol hitting game process is temporarily terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that a specified number of game balls have entered the second starting opening 24, or if it is determined that the elapsed time from the start of opening the second starting opening 24 has reached the set maximum opening time, the second starting opening 24 is determined. 2 The starting port 24 is closed (S416). Then, in order to end the game per normal symbol, the value 0 is set in the flag per normal symbol (S418), and the game process per normal symbol is ended. When the normal symbol-per-game processing is completed, the process proceeds to the special symbol game processing of S160.

[Special symbol game processing]
14 and 15 are flowcharts showing an example of the special symbol game processing. In the special symbol game processing of S160, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the big hit flag has a value of 1 (during a big hit game), and the small hit flag has a value of 1 (during a small hit game). It is determined whether or not there is (S500). The jackpot flag has been described above. Further, the small hit flag is a flag indicating whether or not the small hit game is in progress, and a value 0 is set if the small hit game is not in progress, and a value 1 is set if the small hit game is in progress. When it is determined that either the big hit flag or the small hit flag has a value of 1, that is, the big hit game or the small hit game is in progress, the special symbol game processing is terminated. When the special game process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next small hit game process (S170). On the other hand, if it is determined that neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag has a value of 1, that is, neither the big hit game nor the small hit game is in progress, whether or not either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner ( S502), it is determined whether or not any of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is being displayed (S504). If it is determined that either the first special symbol or the second special symbol is neither in the variable display nor in the display of the confirmed symbol, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved second special symbols is greater than the value 0 (S506). .. When it is determined that the number of holdings of the second special symbol is larger than the value 0, the oldest determination random number of the second special symbol stored in the determination random number storage area is read out (S508), and the second special symbol is read. The variation display-related processing for performing the variation display of is executed (S510).

On the other hand, when it is determined that the reserved number of the second special symbol is a value 0, it is determined whether or not the reserved number of the first special symbol is larger than the value 0 (S512). When it is determined that the number of holdings of the first special symbol is larger than the value 0, the oldest of the plurality of determination random numbers of the first special symbol stored in the determination random number storage area is read out (S514), and the first The variation display-related processing for performing the variation display of the special symbol is executed (S516). When it is determined in S512 that the number of reserved first special symbols is 0, the special symbol game processing is terminated. In S506 to S516, when the number of holds of the first special symbol and the number of holds of the second special symbol are both larger than the value 0, the variable display of the second special symbol (digestion of hold) is preferentially executed (first). 2 Special figure priority change). In this case, when the time is shortened and the reserved memory of the second special symbol occurs, the order of winning / failing is immediately turned. Therefore, even if the reserved memory of the first special symbol remains, it is necessary to wait for its digestion. There is no. Further, the variation display of the first special symbol may be prioritized (first special symbol priority variation). In this case, since it is possible to proceed with the time-saving game after setting the situation in which the hold memory of the first special symbol does not exist (because the game ball does not enter the first starting port 23 if it is hit right), once. Once the reserved memory of the first special symbol has been digested, the time-saving game can be advanced only with the reserved memory of the second special symbol. Further, the variation display of the special symbol may be performed in the order in which the game balls enter the starting ports (first starting port 23, second starting port 24) (variation in the order of entering balls). In this case as well, as in the case of the first special symbol priority change, after the reserved memory of the first special symbol is digested, the time saving game can be advanced only by the reserved memory of the second special symbol. Hereinafter, the details of the variable display-related processing of the first special symbol of S510 and the variable display-related processing of the second special symbol of S516 will be described. The variable display-related processing of the first special symbol and the variable display-related processing of the second special symbol are performed by executing the special symbol variable display-related processing shown in FIG.

In the special symbol variation display-related processing, first, the hit / fail judgment process of the special symbol is performed based on the random number for hit / fail judgment acquired in S508 or S514 (S560), and whether or not the result of the hit / fail judgment is a big hit (S562). Whether or not it is a small hit (S564) is determined respectively. The hit / fail judgment process is performed by comparing the hit / fail judgment random number with the hit value (big hit value and small hit value) included in the hit / fail judgment table (not shown), and when the hit / fail judgment random number matches any of the big hit values. It is determined to be a big hit, and when the random number for winning / failing matches any of the small hit values, it is determined to be a small hit, and when it does not match any of the big hit values and the small hit values, it is determined to be a miss. Different hit / fail determination tables are used for the hit / fail determination process of the first special symbol and the hit / fail determination process of the second special symbol. In this embodiment, the hit / fail judgment table for the second special symbol has the same number of jackpot values as the hit / fail judgment table for the first special symbol, and has more small hit values than the hit / fail judgment table for the first special symbol. Have. As a result, the jackpot probability is 1/300 for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and the small hit probability is 1/300 for the first special symbol and 1/7 for the second special symbol.

When it is determined in S562 that the result of the hit / fail determination process is a big hit, the big hit symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the winning symbol acquired in S508 or S514 (S566). This process is performed by selecting one symbol from a plurality of jackpot symbols having different contents (number of rounds) of the jackpot game and the contents of the game state after the end of the jackpot game by using a random number for determining the hit symbol. Then, the fluctuation time (big hit fluctuation pattern) of the special symbol from the start of the fluctuation display of the first special symbol to the stop display at the determined jackpot symbol is determined (S568). The jackpot symbol of the special symbol is determined by using a random number for determining the winning symbol and a jackpot symbol determination table (not shown). The jackpot symbol of the first special symbol is a special diagram 1_ jackpot symbol A in which the game state is shortened until the variable display of the special symbol is executed once after executing the jackpot game of 4 rounds and the 4 rounds. It has a special figure 1_big hit symbol B in which the game state is shortened until the variable display of the special symbol is executed 12 times after the big hit game is executed. The special figure 1_big hit symbol A and the special figure 1_big hit symbol B appear with a probability of 95% and 5%, respectively. Further, the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol has a special diagram 2_ jackpot symbol in which the game state is shortened until the variable display of the special symbol is executed 12 times after the jackpot game of 4 rounds is executed. Special figure 2_big hit symbol appears with 100% probability. Further, the jackpot fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is determined by using a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern and a jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table (not shown). Fluctuation patterns of special symbols include normal fluctuations with short fluctuation times, normal reach with longer fluctuation times than normal fluctuations, long reach with longer fluctuation times than normal reach, and special reach with longer fluctuation times than long reach. (SP reach) is included. The jackpot fluctuation pattern includes SP reach and long reach among the above-mentioned fluctuation patterns, and SP reach has a higher appearance rate than long reach. On the other hand, the jackpot fluctuation pattern does not include normal fluctuation and normal reach.

When it is determined in S564 that the result of the hit / fail determination process is a small hit, the small hit symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the winning symbol acquired in S508 or S514 (S570). This process is performed by selecting one symbol from a plurality of small hit symbols using a random number for determining a winning symbol. Then, the variation time (small hit variation pattern) of the special symbol from the start of the variation display of the special symbol to the stop display at the determined small hit symbol is determined (S572). The small hit symbol of the special symbol is determined by using a random number for determining the winning symbol and a small hit symbol determination table (not shown). The small hit symbol of the first special symbol has the special diagram 1_small hit symbol, and the special diagram 1_small hit symbol appears at a rate of 100%. In the special figure 1_small hit symbol, when a bonus hit occurs, a big hit game of 4 rounds is executed, and after the big hit game is completed, the game state is set to a time saving state until the variation display of the special symbol is executed 6 times. The small hit symbol of the second special symbol has special figure 2_small hit symbol A, special figure 2_small hit symbol B, and special figure 2_small hit symbol C, and special figure 2_small hit symbol A and special figure 2
_Small hit symbol B and special figure 2_Small hit symbol C appear at a rate of 30%, 20%, and 50%, respectively. In the special figure 2_small hit symbol A, when a bonus hit occurs, a big hit game of 4 rounds is executed, and the game state is set to a time saving state until the variable display of the special symbol is executed 6 times after the big hit game is completed. When a bonus hit occurs, the special figure 2_small hit symbol B executes a big hit game of 8 rounds, and makes the game state a time-saving state until the variable display of the special symbol is executed 12 times after the big hit game is completed. In the special figure 2_small hit symbol C, when a bonus hit occurs, a big hit game of 10 rounds is executed, and the game state is set to a time saving state until the variable display of the special symbol is executed 12 times after the big hit game is completed. The small hit variation pattern of the special symbol includes the SP reach pattern and the long reach pattern, and the SP reach has a higher appearance rate than the long reach. On the other hand, the small hit fluctuation pattern does not include normal fluctuation and normal reach.

If it is determined in S562 that the result of the hit / fail judgment is not a big hit and the result of the hit / fail judgment is not a small hit in S564, it is a loss. Determine (S574). Then, the fluctuation time (displacement fluctuation pattern) of the special symbol from the start of the fluctuation display of the special symbol to the stop display at the determined deviation symbol is determined (S576). The out-of-order fluctuation pattern of the special symbol includes normal fluctuation, normal reach, long reach, and SP reach, and the appearance rate is higher in this order. Further, as described above, the big hit fluctuation pattern and the small hit fluctuation pattern include SP reach and long reach, and the appearance rate is higher in this order. Therefore, it can be said that SP reach is a fluctuation pattern with the highest possibility of hitting (reliability), and normal fluctuation and normal reach are fluctuation patterns with no possibility of hitting. Further, in the variation pattern of the special symbol, when the gaming state is in the time saving state, the average variation time is shorter than in the case of the normal state.

When the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation display of the special symbol is started (S578), the reserved number of the special symbol is decremented by a value of 1, and the display of the special symbol reserved number display device is updated (S580). A shift process is performed in which the judgment random number related to the hold to be digested this time is cleared and the judgment random number related to the remaining hold is shifted as the number of holds of the special symbol is updated. Then, a special symbol variation start command (special symbol variation start command) is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S582) to end the special symbol variation display-related processing. In these processes, when the variable display of the first special symbol is started, the reserved number of the first special symbol is decremented by a value of 1, and the display of the first special symbol reserved number display device 33 is updated, and then the first is performed. 1 The special symbol change start command (first special symbol change start command) is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90, and when the change display of the second special symbol is started, the reserved number of the second special symbol is valued. After decrementing only 1 and updating the display of the 2nd special figure reservation number display device 34, the process is to transmit the 2nd special symbol change start command (2nd special figure change start command) to the sub-integrated control device 90. Upon receiving the special figure variation instruction command, the sub-integrated control device 90 transmits a control command to the effect symbol control device 91 so that the effect display device 37 starts the symbol variation effect. The special symbol fluctuation start command includes the result of the hit / fail judgment, the fluctuation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol, the stop symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol, or missed symbol).

Returning to the special symbol game processing of FIGS. 14 and 15, when the special symbol game processing is executed after the variable display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is started, the first special symbol is executed in S502. Since it is determined that either the symbol or the second special symbol is in the variable display, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 determines whether or not the variable time has elapsed (S518). Since the fluctuation time is set according to the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol determined in any of S568, S572, and S576, whether or not the fluctuation time has elapsed is the elapsed time since the variation display of the special symbol is started. And the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern can be compared. If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the special symbol game processing is temporarily terminated. When it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed, a special symbol fluctuation stop command (special symbol fluctuation stop command) is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S520), and the special symbol being displayed for fluctuation is confirmed and displayed (S522). .. In this process, when the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is stopped, the first special symbol fluctuation stop command (first special symbol fluctuation stop command) is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90, and the second special symbol is processed. When the fluctuation display of the above is stopped, the second special symbol fluctuation stop command (second special symbol fluctuation stop command) is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90. The sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the special figure fluctuation stop command transmits a control command to the effect symbol control device 91 so that the effect display device 37 ends the symbol variation effect. Then, it is determined whether or not the display time of the confirmed symbol has elapsed (S524). Here, the display time of the confirmed symbol is set to 0.5 seconds in the embodiment. If it is determined that the display time of the confirmed symbol has not elapsed, the special symbol game process is temporarily terminated. When the special symbol game process is executed after the confirmed symbol is displayed, it is determined in S504 that the confirmed symbol is being displayed. Therefore, in S524, it is determined again whether or not the display time of the confirmed symbol has elapsed, and the confirmed symbol is determined. When it is determined that the display time of is elapsed, the display of the confirmed symbol is terminated (S526), and it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol is a jackpot symbol (S528).

When it is determined in S528 that the confirmed symbol is the jackpot symbol, in order to start the jackpot game, the condition device is started to operate (S530), the accessory continuous operation device is started to operate (S532), and the jackpot game is started. The effect command is transmitted to the CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90 (S534), and the value 1 is set in the jackpot flag (S536). During the jackpot game, in order to stop the time saving function (opening extension function), when the time saving flag is a value 1, the time saving flag is set to a value 0 (S538, S540). Then, the game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S542) to end the special symbol game process. The game state specification command includes the value of the jackpot flag and the value of the time saving flag. When the special symbol game process is completed, the process returns to the main control process and proceeds to the next small hit game process of S170.

If it is determined in S528 that the confirmed symbol is not a big hit symbol, it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol is a small hit symbol (S544). If it is determined that the confirmed symbol is a small hit symbol, a value 1 is set in the small hit flag in order to start the small hit game (S546), and if it is determined that the confirmed symbol is not a small hit symbol, it is a missed symbol. , S546 is skipped.

Next, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag has a value of 1 (S548). If it is determined that the time saving flag is not the value 1 but the value 0, that is, the gaming state is the normal state, the process proceeds to S542. On the other hand, when it is determined that the time saving flag has a value of 1, that is, the gaming state is the time saving state, the time saving counter is decremented by the value 1 (S550), and it is determined whether or not the time saving counter has a value of 0 (S552). Here, the time reduction counter indicates the number of remaining fluctuations of the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) until the end of the time reduction state. If it is determined that the time saving counter is not a value 0, the process proceeds to S542 while maintaining the time saving state, and if it is determined that the time saving counter is a value 0, a value 0 is set in the time saving flag in order to end the time saving state (S554). .. Then, the game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S542) to end the special symbol game process.

[Small hit game processing]
17 and 18 are flowcharts showing an example of the small hit game process. In the small hit game process of S170, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the small hit flag has a value of 1 (S600). If it is determined that the small hit flag is not the value 1 but the value 0, the small hit game process is terminated. When the small hit game process is completed, the process proceeds to the next big hit game process of S180. On the other hand, when it is determined that the small hit flag has a value of 1, whether or not the small hit game start effect is being performed (S602), whether or not the second large winning opening 26 is open (S604), and the specific area 43. Is valid (S606) and whether or not the small hit end effect is being produced (S608), respectively. If any of the determinations in S602 to S608 is a negative determination, the small hit game start effect is started (S610), and the small hit game process is temporarily ended. The small hit game start effect is performed by the sub integrated control device 90 that has received the small hit game start effect command by transmitting the small hit game start effect command to the sub integrated control device 90. When the small hit game start effect is started, the next time the small hit game process is executed, it is determined in S602 that the small hit game start effect is in progress. Therefore, the small hit game start effect time has elapsed next. Whether or not it is determined (S612). The small hit game start effect time corresponds to the opening waiting time from when the special symbol is confirmed and displayed as the small hit symbol (after the small hit game is started) until the second large winning opening 26 is opened. If it is determined that the small hit game start effect time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is temporarily terminated, and if it is determined that the small hit game start effect time has elapsed, the second large winning opening solenoid 26c is driven to drive the second large. The winning opening 26 is opened (S614), the specific area 43 is activated (S616), and the small hit game process is completed. When the second big winning opening 26 is opened, the next time the small hit game process is executed, it is determined in S604 that the second big winning opening 26 is open. Therefore, the second big winning opening switch is next. Whether or not the number of game balls entered into the second large winning opening 26 has reached the specified number (10 in the embodiment) based on the detection signal from 26a (S618), and the opening of the second large winning opening 26 It is determined whether or not the elapsed time (opening time) from the start of is reaching the maximum opening time (1.6 seconds in the embodiment) (S620). The small hit game is not limited to opening the second big winning opening 26 only once, and may be opened a plurality of times within the maximum opening time. If it is determined that the number of game balls entering the 2nd prize opening 26 has not reached the specified number and the opening time of the 2nd prize opening 26 has not reached the maximum opening time, the 2nd prize opening The small hit game process is temporarily terminated while maintaining the opening of 26. On the other hand, even if it is determined that the number of game balls entering the second major winning opening 26 has reached the specified number, or even if the number of entering balls has not reached the specified number, the opening time of the second major winning opening 26 is When it is determined that the maximum opening time has been reached, the second large winning opening 26 is closed (S622), and the small hit game process is completed.

When the second big winning opening 26 is closed, the next time the small hit game process is executed, it is determined in S604 that the second big winning opening 26 is not open, and in the following S606, the specific area 43 is valid. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 43 based on the detection signal from the specific area passage switch 43a (S628). When it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the specific area 43, it is determined whether or not the valid period of the specific area 43 has expired (S630). If it is determined that the valid period has not ended, the small hit game process is temporarily terminated, and if it is determined that the valid period has expired, the small hit end effect is started (S632), and the small hit game process is terminated. The small hit end effect is performed by transmitting the small hit end effect command to the sub-integrated control device 90. When the validity period of the specific area 43 ends and the small hit end effect is started, the next time the small hit game process is executed, it is determined in S606 that the specific area 43 is not valid, and in the following S608, the small hit is small. Since it is determined that the hit end effect is in progress, it is determined whether or not the small hit end effect time has elapsed (S624). If it is determined that the small hit end effect time has not elapsed, the small hit game process is temporarily terminated, and if it is determined that the small hit end effect time has elapsed, the value 0 is set in the small hit flag (S626), and the small hit flag is set. The winning game process is completed.

In S628, when it is determined that the game ball has passed through the specific area 43, it is a case where the small hit is changed to the accessory hit, and the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started in order to execute the big hit game (S634). .. Next, if the second prize opening 26 is open, the second prize opening 26 is closed (S636, S638) and the specific area 43 is invalidated (S640). Subsequently, a value 1 is set in the jackpot flag (S642), and if the time saving flag is a value 1, a value 0 is set in the time saving flag (S644, S646). Then, the value 0 is set in the small hit flag (S648), and the game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S650) to end the small hit game process. When the small hit game process is completed, the process proceeds to the big hit game process of S180.

[Big hit game processing]
19 and 20 are flowcharts showing an example of the jackpot game process. In the jackpot game process of S180, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag has a value of 1 (S700). If it is determined that the jackpot flag has a value of 0 instead of a value of 1, the jackpot game process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot flag has a value of 1, it is determined whether or not the first jackpot 25 is open (S702). If it is determined that the first big winning opening 25 is not open, whether or not the big hit game start production is in progress (S704), whether or not the big hit game end production is in progress (S706), and whether or not the opening interval is in progress. (S708), respectively. When any of S704 to S708 is negatively determined, the jackpot game start effect is started (S710), and the jackpot game process ends. The jackpot game start effect is performed by the sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the jackpot game start effect command by transmitting the jackpot game start effect command to the sub-integrated control device 90. When the jackpot game start process is completed, the next time the jackpot game process is executed, it is determined in S704 that the jackpot game start effect is in progress, so it is determined whether or not the jackpot game start effect time has elapsed (S712). ). The jackpot game start effect time corresponds to the opening waiting time from when the special symbol is confirmed and displayed as the jackpot symbol (after the jackpot game is started) until the first jackpot 25 is opened. If it is determined that the jackpot game start effect time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is temporarily terminated, and if it is determined that the jackpot game start effect time has elapsed, the first jackpot 25c is driven by the drive of the first jackpot solenoid 25c. Is released (S714) to end the jackpot game process.

When the first big winning opening 25 is opened, the next time the big hit game process is executed, it is determined in S702 that the first big winning opening 25 is open, so that the first big winning opening switch 25a is used. Whether or not the number of game balls entered into the first large winning opening 25 based on the detection signal has reached the specified number (10 in the embodiment) (S716), after opening the first large winning opening 25 It is determined whether or not the elapsed time (opening time) of the above has reached the maximum opening time (28 seconds in the embodiment) (S718). If it is determined that the number of game balls entering the first large winning opening 25 has not reached the specified number and the opening time of the first large winning opening 25 has not reached the maximum opening time, the first large winning opening 25 is determined. The jackpot game process is temporarily terminated while maintaining the opening of 25. On the other hand, even if it is determined that the number of game balls entering the first large winning opening 25 has reached the specified number, or even if the number of entering balls has not reached the specified number, the opening time of the first large winning opening 25 is When it is determined that the maximum opening time has been reached, the first large winning opening 25 is closed (S720), and it is determined whether or not the current round game is the final round (S722). In this embodiment, the number of rounds of the jackpot game is determined according to the jackpot symbol determined in S566 of the special symbol variation display-related processing or the small hit symbol determined in S570. Whether or not the current round game is the final round is determined by determining whether or not the number of repetitions of the round game has reached the determined number of times. If it is determined that the current round game is not the final round, an interval between openings is generated (S724), and the jackpot game process is terminated. When the opening interval occurs, the next time the jackpot game process is executed, it is determined in S708 that the opening interval is in progress, so it is determined whether or not the opening interval time has elapsed (S726). If it is determined that the interval time between openings has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is temporarily terminated, and if it is determined that the interval time between openings has elapsed, the first jackpot 25 is opened again (S714), and the jackpot game is played. End the process.

After repeating the round game of opening and closing the first big winning opening 25 with the opening interval in between, when it is determined in S722 that this round game is the final round, the big hit game end effect is started (S728). End the jackpot game process. The jackpot game end effect is performed by transmitting the jackpot game end effect command to the sub-integrated control device 90, and transmitting the jackpot game end effect command to the sub-integrated control device 90 that has received the command. When the jackpot game end effect is started, the next time the jackpot game process is started, it is determined in S706 that the jackpot game end effect is in progress, so it is determined whether or not the jackpot game end effect time has elapsed ( S730). If it is determined that the jackpot game end effect time has not elapsed, the jackpot game process is temporarily terminated, and if it is determined that the jackpot game end effect time has elapsed, the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is stopped (S732), and the conditions are met. The operation of the device is stopped (S734). Then, the value 1 is set in the time saving flag (S736), and the time saving counter setting process for setting the time saving counter which is the number of times the time saving state is continued is performed (S738). In this embodiment, the time reduction counter is determined according to the big hit symbol determined in S566 or the small hit symbol determined in S570 of the special symbol variation display related processing. Then, the jackpot game end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S740), the game state designation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 90 (S742), and the jackpot flag is set to a value of 0 (S744). The jackpot game process ends.

Next, the processing of the sub-integrated control device 90 that has received various commands from the main control device 60 will be described. As described above, the commands received by the sub-integrated control device 90 from the main control device 60 include a first special figure hold occurrence command, a second special figure hold occurrence command, a normal figure hold occurrence command, and a normal figure change start command. Normal figure fluctuation stop command, game production command per normal figure, 1st special figure fluctuation start command, 2nd special figure fluctuation start command, 1st special figure fluctuation stop command, 2nd special figure fluctuation stop command, game state specification command, There are a big hit game start effect command, a big hit game end effect command, a small hit game start effect command, a small hit game end effect command, and the like. Hereinafter, the effect control process performed by using these commands will be described.

[Direction control processing]
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process executed by the CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90. The effect control processes include the normal symbol hold-related process (S1000) shown in FIG. 22, the special symbol hold-related process (S1010) shown in FIG. 23, the special symbol variation effect process (S1020) shown in FIG. It is performed by repeatedly executing the normal symbol look-ahead effect process (S1030) shown in FIG. 26 and the special symbol look-ahead effect process (S1040) shown in FIGS. 27 and 28.

Further, in the effect control process, a big hit game effect and a small hit game effect are also performed. FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a big hit game effect and an example of a small hit game effect. Note that FIG. 29 (a) shows an example of a big hit game start effect when a symbol is hit, and FIG. 29 (b) shows an example of a small hit game start effect when a small hit is made. As shown in FIG. 29 (a), when the three production symbols 371L, 371C, and 371R are aligned with the same number, a big hit (symbol hit) occurs, and the character symbol 374 (“bear Tatsuyoshi”) becomes a smile. The message "Big hit!" Is displayed, and the launch direction display unit 375 is displayed in the above-mentioned second display mode (display mode instructing right-handed striking). Further, as shown in FIG. 29 (b), a small hit occurs when the three effect symbols 371L, 371C, and 371R are aligned with the same special character (“Tatsuyoshi”), and the character symbol 374 (“Kuma no Tatsuyoshi”) Smiles and a message prompting right-handed is displayed, and the launch direction display unit 375 is displayed in the second display mode.

[Normal symbol hold related processing]
In the normal symbol hold-related process of FIG. 22, the CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90 first determines whether or not the normal figure hold occurrence command transmitted by the main control device 60 is received in S240 of the start winning process (S240). S1100). If it is determined that the normal figure hold occurrence command has not been received, the process proceeds to S1108. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal figure hold occurrence command has been received, the number of normal figure hold occurrences is incremented by a value of 1 (S1102), and it is determined whether or not the received normal figure hold occurrence command includes the above-mentioned look-ahead determination information. (S1104). If it is determined that the pre-reading determination information is included in the normal figure hold occurrence command, the hold of the normal symbol generated this time is set to unlottery hold (S1106), and the process proceeds to S1108. Here, the un-lottery hold of the normal symbol means the hold of the lottery waiting in which the lottery for whether or not to execute the normal symbol look-ahead effect, which will be described later, is not performed among the hold of the normal symbol currently stored. On the other hand, if it is determined that the pre-reading determination information is not included in the normal figure hold occurrence command, S1106 is skipped and the process proceeds to S1108. Next, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol variation start command transmitted by the main control device 60 is received in S360 of the normal symbol variation display related process (S1108). If it is determined that the normal symbol change start command has not been received, the normal symbol hold-related processing is terminated, and if it is determined that the normal symbol change start command has been received, the number of normal symbol hold is decremented by a value of 1 (S1110). Ends normal symbol hold related processing.

[Special symbol hold related processing]
In the special symbol hold-related process of FIG. 23, the CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90 first determines whether or not the special figure hold occurrence command transmitted by the main control device 60 is received in S212 or S226 of the start winning process. (S1200). If it is determined that the special figure hold occurrence command has not been received, the process proceeds to S1220. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special figure hold occurrence command has been received, it is determined whether or not the special figure hold occurrence command is the first special figure hold occurrence command (S1202). When it is determined that the special figure hold occurrence command is the first special figure hold occurrence command, the number of first special figure hold occurrences is incremented by a value of 1 (S1204), and it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the normal state. (S1206). The processing of S1206 is performed by checking the value of the time saving flag included in the game state specification command transmitted by the main control device 60 in S542 of the special symbol game processing, S650 of the small hit game processing, and S742 of the big hit game processing. Can be done. When it is determined that the current game state is the normal state, the hold display of the first special symbol is updated by additionally displaying the hold symbol 372 (S1208), and the current game state is not the normal state but the time saving state. If determined, S1208 is skipped. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the read-ahead determination information described above is included in the received first special figure hold generation command (S1210). If it is determined that the pre-reading determination information is included in the first special figure hold occurrence command, the hold of the first special symbol generated this time is set to unlottery hold (S1212), and the process proceeds to S1220. Here, the un-lottery hold of the first special symbol is the hold of the lottery waiting in which the lottery for whether or not to execute the special symbol look-ahead effect, which will be described later, is not performed among the currently memorized hold of the first special symbol. Means. On the other hand, if it is determined that the pre-reading determination information is not included in the first special figure hold occurrence command, S1212 is skipped and the process proceeds to S1220.

If it is determined that the special figure hold occurrence command received in S1202 is not the first special figure hold occurrence command but the second special figure hold occurrence command, the second special figure hold occurrence number is incremented by a value of 1 (S1214), and the present It is determined whether or not the game state of is a time saving state (S1216). The processing of S1216 can be performed by examining the value of the time saving flag, similarly to the processing of S1206. If it is determined that the current gaming state is not the time-saving state but the normal state, the process proceeds to S1220, and if it is determined that the current gaming state is the time-saving state, the hold symbol 372 is additionally displayed to display the hold of the second special symbol. Is updated (S1218), and the process proceeds to S1220.

Next, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation start command transmitted by the main control unit 60 has been received in S582 of the special symbol variation display related process (S1220). If it is determined that the special symbol fluctuation start command has not been received, the special symbol hold-related processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special figure variation start command has been received, it is determined whether or not the received special figure variation start command is the first special figure variation start command (S1222). When it is determined that the special figure fluctuation start command is the first special figure fluctuation start command, the number of the first special figure hold is decremented by a value of 1 (S1224), and the display of the hold symbol 372 to be digested this time is being changed. By switching to the display of 373 and shifting the display of the remaining reserved symbols 372 one by one, the reserved display of the first special symbol is updated (S1226), and the special symbol reservation related processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special figure change start command is not the first special figure change start command but the second special figure change start command, the second special figure hold number is decremented by a value of 1 (S1228), and this time it is digested. By switching the display of the hold symbol 372 on hold to the display of the changing symbol 373 and shifting the display of the remaining hold symbols 372 one by one (S1230), the hold display of the second special symbol is updated (S1230), and the special symbol is held. End the related processing.

[Special symbol variation effect processing]
In the special symbol variation effect processing of FIG. 24, the CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90 first determines whether or not the special symbol variation start command transmitted by the main control device 60 is received in S582 of the special symbol variation display related process. Judgment (S1300). If it is determined that the special figure fluctuation start command has not been received, the process proceeds to S1310. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special symbol variation start command has been received, the effect pattern of the special symbol variation effect (special symbol variation effect pattern) is determined (S1302). Here, the special symbol variation effect is an effect performed by the effect display device 37 in association with the variation display of the special symbol, and the variation display of the three effect symbols 371L, 371C, and 371R is performed, and if necessary, the variation display is performed. Reach production and advance notice production are performed. The special symbol variation effect pattern is determined based on the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol using a variation effect pattern table (not shown). When the special figure variation effect pattern is determined in this way, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol look-ahead effect (normal figure look-ahead effect) described later is being executed (S1304). If it is determined that the normal figure look-ahead effect is not being executed, the special figure variation display is executed in the normal display (S1306), and the process proceeds to S1310. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal figure look-ahead effect is being executed, the special figure change effect is executed in a reduced display (S1308) in order to prioritize the execution of the normal figure look-ahead effect over the special figure change effect, and S1310 is displayed. move on. Here, in the present embodiment, the normal display is performed by displaying the effect image including the three effect symbols 371L, 371C, and 371R in a large size in the center of the screen of the effect display device 37, and the reduced display is performed by displaying the three effects. This is performed by displaying an effect image including the symbols 371L, 371C, and 371R in a small size in a corner of the screen of the effect display device 37. In addition, the priority is given to the execution of the normal figure look-ahead effect, that winning with a normal symbol in the normal game state causes a small hit with a high probability in the second special symbol, and that a small hit causes a high probability in a specific area. This is because the winning game with the normal symbol is the most valuable game composition because the jackpot game with the second special symbol, which is more valuable than the first special symbol, can be won. If it is more valuable to hit the jackpot with the first special symbol, the execution of the look-ahead effect of the first special symbol may be prioritized.

Next, it is determined whether or not the special figure variation effect is being executed (S1310). If it is determined that the special symbol variation effect is not being executed, the special symbol variation effect process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special figure variation effect is being executed, it is determined whether or not an interruption of the normal map look-ahead effect has occurred during the execution of the special figure variation effect (S1312). When it is determined that an interrupt of the normal figure look-ahead effect has occurred, the special figure change effect is switched to the reduced display (S1314) in order to prioritize the execution of the normal figure look-ahead effect over the special figure change effect, and the interrupt of the normal figure look-ahead effect is performed. If it is determined that the above has not occurred, S1314 is skipped. Then, it is determined whether or not the special symbol fluctuation stop command transmitted by the main control device 60 has been received in S520 of the special symbol game processing (S1316). If it is determined that the special symbol variation stop command has not been received, the special symbol variation effect processing is terminated, and if it is determined that the special symbol variation stop command has been received, the special symbol variation effect is terminated (S1318), and the special symbol variation is terminated. End the production process.

[Normal symbol look-ahead effect processing]
In the normal symbol look-ahead effect processing of FIGS. 25 and 26, the CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90 first determines whether or not the current gaming state is the normal state (S1400). If it is determined that the game state is not the normal state but the time saving state, the normal symbol look-ahead effect processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the gaming state is the normal state, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol variation start command transmitted by the main control device 60 is received in S360 of the normal symbol variation display related process (S1402). When it is determined that the normal map fluctuation start command has been received, the variable m is set to the value 1 (S1404), and it is determined whether or not the variable m is equal to or less than the current number of reserved normal figures (S1406). If it is determined in S1402 that the command for starting the fluctuation of the normal map has not been received, or if it is determined in S1406 that the variable m is larger than the current number of reserved normal maps, the process proceeds to S1426. On the other hand, if it is determined in S1402 that the command for starting the fluctuation of the normal figure has been received, and in S1406 it is determined that the variable m is equal to or less than the current number of reserved normal symbols, the stored normal symbols are first digested. It is determined whether or not the mth hold is an unlottery hold, counting in order from the one to be held (S1408). If it is determined that the mth hold is not an unlottery hold, the variable m is incremented by a value of 1 (S1418), the process returns to S1406, and the process is repeated. That is, it is determined whether or not the next ordinary symbol to be digested within the range of the current number of reserved symbols is unlottery pending.

If it is determined that the m-th hold is an unlottery hold, the m-th hold is set as the lottery target hold (S1410), and a lottery for whether or not to execute the normal drawing look-ahead effect for the lottery target hold (normal figure). The look-ahead effect execution lottery) is performed (S1412), and it is determined whether or not the lottery result is won (S1414). In this embodiment, when the result of the hit / fail judgment related to the pre-reading judgment of the lottery target hold is a hit and the confirmed symbol of the normal symbol is the hit symbol A (the hit symbol that opens the second starting port 24 for a long time). It is determined that the lottery target hold has won the lottery for executing the pre-reading effect. On the other hand, there are cases where the result of the hit / fail judgment related to the pre-reading determination of the lottery target hold is a hit and the confirmed symbol of the normal symbol is the hit symbol B (a hit symbol that short-opens the second starting port 24) and the pre-reading of the lottery target hold. If the result of the winning / failing judgment related to the judgment is wrong, a random number lottery is performed, and if the result of the random number lottery is won, it is determined that the lottery target hold is won in the normal drawing look-ahead effect execution lottery. When it is determined that the lottery result of the normal drawing look-ahead effect execution lottery has not been won, the lottery target hold is changed from the unlottery hold to the lottery hold (S1416), and the variable m is inked by a value of 1 (S1418). The process returns to S1406 and the process is repeated. That is, the unlottery hold of the normal symbol to be digested next within the range of the current number of hold of the normal figure is set as the new hold of the lottery target, and the normal figure look-ahead effect execution lottery is performed for the hold of the lottery target. On the other hand, when it is determined that the lottery result of the normal drawing look-ahead effect execution lottery has been won, the lottery target hold is changed from the unlottery hold to the lottery completed hold (S1420), and the value 1 is set in the normal figure look-ahead effect execution flag. At the same time (S1422), the normal figure look-ahead counter X is set by adding the value 1 to the variable m (S1424). The normal figure look-ahead counter X is used for the normal symbol until the hold that is the target of the normal figure look-ahead effect is exhausted by winning the lottery for executing the normal figure look-ahead effect (until the variable display of the normal symbol based on the hold is completed). It shows the number of remaining fluctuations.

Next, it is determined whether or not the normal map look-ahead effect execution flag has a value of 1 (S1426). When it is determined that the normal figure look-ahead effect execution flag has a value of 1, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the normal figure look-ahead effect has arrived (S1428). The execution timing of the normal figure look-ahead effect may come immediately after winning the normal figure look-ahead effect execution lottery, or it may come when a predetermined time has passed after winning the normal figure look-ahead effect execution lottery. May be good. When it is determined that the normal figure look-ahead effect execution flag has a value of 1 and the execution timing of the normal figure look-ahead effect has arrived, the normal figure look-ahead effect is executed (S1430), and the process proceeds to S1432. The processing of S1430 is performed by transmitting an effect command instructing the execution of the normal drawing look-ahead effect to the effect symbol control device 91, and the effect symbol control device 91 receiving the effect command controls the effect display device 37. .. The normal figure look-ahead effect may be executed over the variable display of a plurality of normal symbols until the normal figure look-ahead counter X reaches a value of 0. Further, the normal figure look-ahead effect may be executed every time the variation display of the normal symbol is started until the value of the normal figure look-ahead counter X becomes 0 (step-up effect). On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal figure look-ahead effect execution flag is not a value of 1, or if it is determined that the execution timing of the normal figure look-ahead effect has not arrived, the process proceeds to S1432 without executing the normal figure look-ahead effect. In this embodiment, the normal figure look-ahead effect is executed by interrupting the special figure look-ahead effect even when the special figure look-ahead effect described later is being executed.

Next, whether or not the normal figure fluctuation stop command transmitted by the main control device 60 is received in S314 of the normal symbol game processing (S1432), and whether or not the normal figure look-ahead effect execution flag is a value 1 (S1434). , Are determined respectively. If it is determined that the normal figure fluctuation stop command has not been received, or if it is determined that the normal figure look-ahead effect execution flag is not a value 1 but a value 0, the normal figure look-ahead effect processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the normal figure fluctuation stop command is received and it is determined that the normal figure look-ahead effect execution flag has a value of 1, the normal figure look-ahead counter X is decremented by a value of 1 (S1436).
), It is determined whether or not the normal figure look-ahead counter X has a value of 0 (S1438). If it is determined that the normal figure look-ahead counter X is not a value 0, the normal symbol look-ahead effect processing is terminated, and if it is determined that the normal figure look-ahead counter X is a value 0, the value 0 is set in the normal figure look-ahead effect execution flag ( S1440), the normal symbol look-ahead effect processing is completed.

[Special symbol look-ahead effect processing]
In the special symbol look-ahead effect processing of FIGS. 27 and 28, the CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90 first determines whether or not the current gaming state is the normal state (S1500). If it is determined that the game state is not the normal state but the time saving state, the special symbol look-ahead effect processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game state is the normal state, whether or not the first special figure change start command transmitted by the main control device 60 is received in S582 of the special symbol change display related process (S1502), the special figure look-ahead. It is determined whether or not the effect execution flag has a value of 0 (S1504). The special figure look-ahead effect execution flag is a flag indicating whether or not to execute the special figure look-ahead effect. When the first special figure fluctuation start command is received and it is determined that the special figure look-ahead effect execution flag has a value of 0, the variable n is set to the value 1 (S1506), and the variable n is equal to or less than the current number of the first special figure reserved. It is determined whether or not it is (S1508). If it is determined in S1502 that the first special figure fluctuation start command has not been received, in S1504 it is determined that the special figure look-ahead effect execution flag has a value of 1, or if the variable n is larger than the number of reserved first special figures. If it is determined, the process proceeds to S1528. On the other hand, when the first special figure fluctuation start command is received and it is determined that the special figure look-ahead effect execution flag has a value of 0 and the variable n is equal to or less than the number of the first special figure reserved, the stored first special symbol Among the holds, it is determined whether or not the nth hold is an unlottery hold, counting in order from the one that is digested first (S1510). If it is determined that the nth hold is not an unlottery hold, the variable n is incremented by a value of 1 (S1520), the process returns to S1508, and the process is repeated. That is, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol to be digested next within the current number of reserved first special symbols is pending by lottery.

If it is determined that the nth hold is an unlottery hold, the nth hold is set as a lottery target hold (S1512), and a lottery for whether or not to execute a special figure look-ahead effect for the lottery target hold (special figure). The look-ahead effect execution lottery) is performed (S1514), and it is determined whether or not the lottery result is won (S1516). In this embodiment, when the winning / failing determination result related to the look-ahead determination of the lottery target hold is a big hit or a small hit, it is determined that the lottery target hold has won the special figure look-ahead effect execution lottery. On the other hand, if the fluctuation pattern related to the look-ahead judgment of the lottery target hold is out of order, a random number lottery is performed, and if the lottery result is won, it is determined that the lottery target hold is won in the special figure look-ahead effect execution lottery. To do. When the fluctuation pattern related to the look-ahead determination of the lottery target hold is a specific fluctuation pattern (SP reach), it is determined that the lottery target hold has won the special figure look-ahead effect execution lottery, and the lottery target hold look-ahead If the fluctuation pattern related to the judgment is not a specific fluctuation pattern, a random number lottery is performed, and if the lottery result is won, it is determined that the lottery target hold has won the special figure look-ahead effect execution lottery. Good. When it is determined that the lottery result of the special figure look-ahead effect execution lottery has not been won, the lottery target hold is changed from the unlottery hold to the lottery hold (S1518), and the variable n is inked by a value of 1 (S1520). The process returns to S1508 and the process is repeated. That is, the unlottery hold of the first special symbol to be digested next within the current number of the first special figure hold is set as a new lottery target hold, and the special figure look-ahead effect execution lottery is performed for the lottery target hold. Do. On the other hand, when it is determined that the lottery result of the special figure look-ahead effect execution lottery has been won, the lottery target hold is changed from the unlottery hold to the lottery completed hold (S1522), and the value 1 is set in the special figure look-ahead effect execution flag. At the same time (S1524), the special figure look-ahead counter Y is set by adding the value 1 to the variable n (S1526). The special figure look-ahead counter Y is the first until the hold that is the target of the special figure look-ahead effect is exhausted by winning the special figure look-ahead effect execution lottery (until the variable display of the first special symbol based on the hold is completed). 1 Indicates the number of remaining fluctuations of the special symbol.

Here, if the special figure look-ahead effect execution lottery is won, the value 1 is set in the special figure look-ahead effect execution flag through the loop of the iterative process of S1508 to S1520, so that the special symbol look-ahead effect execution process is executed next. Occasionally, even if a negative determination is made in S1504 and the unlottery hold remains, the special figure look-ahead effect execution lottery is not executed until the value 0 is set in the special figure look-ahead effect execution flag.

Next, it is determined whether or not the special figure look-ahead effect execution flag has a value of 1 (S1528). When it is determined that the special figure look-ahead effect execution flag has a value of 1, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the special figure look-ahead effect has arrived (S1530). The execution timing of the special figure look-ahead effect may come immediately after winning the special figure look-ahead effect execution lottery, or it may come when a predetermined time has elapsed after winning the special figure look-ahead effect execution lottery. May be good. When it is determined that the special figure look-ahead effect execution flag has a value of 1 and the execution timing of the special figure look-ahead effect has arrived, it is further determined whether or not the normal figure look-ahead effect is being executed (S1532). If it is determined that the normal figure look-ahead effect is not being executed, the special figure look-ahead effect is executed (S1534), and the process proceeds to S1536. The processing of S1534 is performed by transmitting an effect command instructing the execution of the special figure look-ahead effect to the effect symbol control device 91, and the effect symbol control device 91 receiving the effect command controls the effect display device 37. .. The special figure look-ahead effect may be executed over the variable display of a plurality of first special symbols until the special figure look-ahead counter Y reaches a value of 0. Further, the special figure look-ahead effect may be executed every time the variation display of the first special symbol is started until the special figure look-ahead counter Y reaches a value of 0 (step-up effect). Further, in the special figure look-ahead effect, the reserved symbol 372 may be included in the effect target. That is, the reserved symbol 372 may be displayed in a display mode according to the hit reliability from a plurality of display modes different from the usual ones. In this case, the changing symbol 373 may also be included in the production target. The process proceeds to S1536 without determining that the special figure look-ahead effect execution flag is not a value of 1, determining that the execution timing of the normal figure look-ahead effect has not arrived, or executing the special figure look-ahead effect. Further, even if it is determined that the special figure look-ahead effect execution flag has a value of 1 and the execution timing of the special figure look-ahead effect has arrived, if it is determined that the normal figure look-ahead effect is being executed, the special figure look-ahead effect is not executed. ..

Here, when the special figure look-ahead effect execution flag is a value 1 and the normal figure look-ahead effect is being executed even though the execution timing of the special figure look-ahead effect has arrived, the special figure look-ahead effect of S1543 is not executed. As described above, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment adopts a game configuration in which the value of winning the normal symbol is higher than that of the winning of the first special symbol. This is to give priority to the execution of the look-ahead effect.

Next, whether or not the first special figure fluctuation stop command transmitted by the main control device 60 is received in S520 of the special symbol game processing (S1536), and whether or not the special figure look-ahead effect execution flag is a value 1 (whether or not the special symbol look-ahead effect execution flag is a value 1. S1538), respectively. If it is determined that the first special figure fluctuation stop command has not been received, or if it is determined that the special figure look-ahead effect execution flag is not a value 1, the special symbol look-ahead effect processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the first special figure fluctuation stop command is received and it is determined that the special figure look-ahead effect execution flag is a value 1, the special figure look-ahead counter Y is decremented by the value 1 (S1540), and the special figure look-ahead counter Y is set. It is determined whether or not the value is 0 (S1542). If it is determined that the special figure look-ahead counter Y is not a value 0, the special symbol look-ahead effect processing is terminated, and if it is determined that the special figure look-ahead counter Y is a value 0, the value 0 is set in the special figure look-ahead effect execution flag ( S1544), the special symbol look-ahead effect processing is completed.

When the hold targeted for the special figure look-ahead effect is exhausted, the special figure look-ahead counter Y becomes a value 0 and the special figure look-ahead effect execution flag becomes a value 0, so that the special symbol look-ahead effect process is executed next. Occasionally, if a positive judgment is made in S1504 and an unlottery hold remains in the stored hold, the first remaining unlottery hold to be digested is set as the lottery target hold. The special figure look-ahead effect execution lottery will be resumed.

As described above, in the normal symbol look-ahead effect processing, when an unlottery hold occurs, the normal symbol look-ahead effect execution lottery is sequentially executed for the unlottery hold, whereas in the special symbol look-ahead effect process, the unlottery is not drawn. Even if a hold occurs, if the special figure look-ahead effect execution flag has a value of 1, that is, if there is a lottery hold that is digested before the unlottery hold that is subject to the special figure look-ahead effect, the lottery hold will be held. The two are different in that the special figure look-ahead effect execution lottery is not executed until it is digested. Further, in the normal symbol look-ahead effect processing, when the normal figure look-ahead effect flag has a value of 1 and the execution timing of the normal figure look-ahead effect arrives, the normal figure look-ahead effect is executed, whereas in the special symbol look-ahead effect process, Even if the special figure look-ahead effect execution flag has a value of 1 and the execution timing of the special figure look-ahead effect arrives, the two are different in that the special figure look-ahead effect is not executed when the normal figure look-ahead effect is being executed.

FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a normal symbol look-ahead effect, and FIG. 31 shows a variable display of the second special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port opened by hitting the normal symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect display at the time of performing. When the normal symbol look-ahead effect is executed due to the occurrence of the hold of the normal symbol while the special symbol variation effect is being performed in accordance with the variation display of the first special symbol in the effect display device 37, the special figure variation effect is performed. The effect display of the normal figure look-ahead effect is prioritized over the effect display, and the effect display of the normal figure look-ahead effect is displayed large on the entire screen of the effect display device 37. At this time, the effect display of the special figure variation effect (effect symbols 371L, 371C, 371R) is displayed small in the corner of the screen. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30, a story effect (“Tatsuyoshi Judge”) in which a ally character attempts to destroy an object (“rock”) is executed as a normal figure look-ahead effect (see FIG. 30 (a)). , When the effect result (success effect) that succeeds in destroying the object is displayed (see Fig. 30 (b)), the process shifts to the "Tatsuyoshi chance zone" and the effect result (failure effect) that fails to destroy the object is displayed. If it is done (not shown), it will be off. The display of the success effect is performed when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed at the hit symbol A, and when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed at the hit symbol A, the opening pattern of the second starting port 24 becomes the long opening pattern. A hit game is executed. The display of the failure effect is usually performed when the symbol is off and the symbol is stopped and displayed, or when the hit symbol B is stopped and displayed. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed at the hit symbol B, the normal symbol hit game in which the opening pattern of the second starting port 24 becomes the short opening pattern is executed. However, when the second starting port 24 is short-opened in the normal state, it is almost impossible for the game ball to enter the second starting port 24 even if the player hits right, which is practically possible. Is the same as off. Further, if the first special symbol is stopped and displayed while the normal drawing look-ahead effect is being performed, the special symbol variation effect is terminated, and the effect symbols 371L, 371C, and 371R are stopped and displayed.

In the "Tatsuyoshi Chance Zone", a story production ("Tatsuyoshi Chance Zone") in which a ally character searches for a boss character is executed (see Fig. 31 (a)), and the production result (success production) in which the boss character is successfully found is displayed. When it is displayed (see FIG. 31 (b)), it becomes a big hit, and when the detection result (failure effect) of failing to find the boss character is displayed (not shown), it becomes a miss. The display of the success effect is when the game ball enters the second starting port 24 which has been opened for a long time in the normal symbol hit game, and the result of the hit / fail judgment performed based on the entry is a big hit or a small hit (No. 1). 2 This is performed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol). On the other hand, the display of the failure effect is when the game ball does not enter the second start opening 24, or when the result of the hit / fail judgment is incorrect even if the game ball enters the second start port 24 (second). This is performed when the special symbol is off and the symbol is stopped and displayed). Here, when a small hit occurs in the second special symbol, in this embodiment, the probability (V winning rate) that the game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 26 in the small hit game passes through the specific area 43 is about. Since it is set to 1/1, the big hit (per accessory) is substantially fixed. In this embodiment, when the game ball enters the second starting port 24 that has been opened for a long time in the game per normal symbol, the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and the second starting port is displayed in a variable manner during the variable display of the second special symbol. When a game ball is further entered in 24, a maximum of four such balls are held. Therefore, when the second starting port 24 is opened for a long time in the normal state, the chance of determining whether or not the second special symbol is correct or not is up to five times by letting the game ball enter the second starting port 24. Therefore, in the "Tatsuyoshi Chance Zone", the judgment random numbers acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 24 are pre-read and judged, and the reserved judgment random numbers (up to 5 judgment random numbers) are used. Information) If any one of the judgment random numbers includes a big hit or a small hit, a success effect is performed, and if none of the judgment random numbers includes a big hit or a small hit, a failure effect is performed. May be.

As described above, in this embodiment, as a jackpot route in the normal state, a third jackpot route is provided in which a jackpot (feature hit) occurs when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed at the hit symbol A. Therefore, the normal symbol is pre-read and judged, and the normal-figure pre-reading effect is executed with priority over the special-figure variation effect and the special-figure pre-reading effect. Can be improved.

FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing a state of the special figure look-ahead effect execution lottery. In the figure, "not yet" indicates an unlottery hold, "c" indicates a lottery hold that did not win the special figure look-ahead effect execution lottery, and "win" indicates a lottery hold that won the special figure look-ahead effect execution lottery. Is shown. As shown in the figure, in the special figure pre-reading effect execution lottery, when a plurality of un-lottery holds (holds including pre-reading determination information) occur, the un-lottery hold that is digested first among the multiple un-lottery holds is regarded as the lottery target hold. A special figure look-ahead effect execution lottery will be held. If the special figure look-ahead effect execution lottery is not won, the special figure look-ahead effect execution lottery is performed with the unlottery hold that is digested after the lottery target hold as a new lottery target hold (FIG. 32 (a). )reference). On the other hand, when the special figure look-ahead effect execution lottery is won, even if the unlottery hold that is digested after the lottery target hold remains, it does not remain until the lottery target hold is digested. The special figure look-ahead effect execution lottery is not performed for the lottery hold (see FIG. 32 (b)). As described above, the normal figure look-ahead effect is executed in preference to the special figure look-ahead effect, and the special symbol and the normal symbol are independently drawn for success or failure. Therefore, the normal figure look-ahead effect is performed in the middle of the special figure look-ahead effect. By limiting the execution of the special figure look-ahead effect lottery and limiting the execution of the special figure look-ahead effect, it is possible to avoid duplication with the normal symbol look-ahead effect as much as possible, and to match the effect display. You can aim for sex.

The pachinko machine 1 of the embodiment described above is a so-called type 1 type 2 type mixed type gaming machine, and in a normal state, a big hit route (third big hit) in which a big hit (per character hit) occurs when a normal symbol is won. It has a root) and can execute a look-ahead effect of a normal symbol (a normal figure look-ahead effect) in addition to a look-ahead effect of a first special symbol (a special figure look-ahead effect). In this pachinko machine 1, when a plurality of holds of the first special symbol are stored in the normal state, the special figure is in order from the plurality of holds that are first digested for the unlottery hold excluding the lottery hold. When a lottery for whether or not to execute the look-ahead effect (special figure look-ahead effect execution lottery) is performed and a lottery result is obtained to execute the special figure look-ahead effect, the lottery target hold for which the lottery result is obtained is exhausted. Until then, the special figure pre-reading effect execution lottery for the unlottery hold that is digested after the lottery target hold is not performed. In this way, by limiting the execution of the special figure look-ahead effect by limiting the execution of the special figure look-ahead effect lottery, it is possible to avoid duplication with the normal symbol look-ahead effect as much as possible. At the same time, it is possible to clarify the production that the player should pay attention to. As described above, it is a suitable process in the case of a configuration in which the pre-reading effect of the special symbol is mainly performed, but the pre-reading effect of the normal symbol is prioritized.

Moreover, in the pachinko machine 1 of the embodiment, the normal figure look-ahead effect is executed with priority over the special figure look-ahead effect. It is possible to raise the expectation of the person and improve the interest of the game.

In the embodiment, the game balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall are paid out to the upper tray 11 as prize balls or rental balls, but a so-called enclosed pachinko machine may be used. The enclosed pachinko machine plays a game by circulating the game balls enclosed inside. Further, the pachinko machines of the examples and modifications may be applied to so-called managed game machines. The management gaming machine restricts access to the main control device from the outside, and specific information (affects the performance of the game) from the frame control device (corresponding to the payout control device of the embodiment) to the main control device. Information other than information and information that may affect the result of the game) can be transmitted, and the frame control device is connected to the CR unit and is configured to be able to communicate with the outside only via the frame control device.

The correspondence between the main elements of the examples and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem will be described. In the embodiment, the first starting port 23 corresponds to the "first starting port", the second starting port 24 corresponds to the "second starting port", and the second large winning opening 26 corresponds to the "large winning opening". Then, the specific area 43 (V area) corresponds to the "specific area", the normal symbol operating gates 221 and 222 correspond to the "operating gate", and the main control device 60 that executes the processes of S228 to S234 of the start winning process. The CPU 60a and the RAM 60c correspond to the "ordinary symbol hold storage means", and the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 that executes the processes S340 to S344 of the ordinary symbol variation display related processing correspond to the "ordinary symbol winning / failing determination means". The CPU 60a of the main control device 60 and the normal symbol display device (normal symbol display device) 35 that execute the processes of S356 of the normal symbol variation display related processing and S302, S312, S316 of the normal symbol game processing are "normal symbol variation display". The CPU 60a of the main control device 60 and the second start port solenoid 24c, which correspond to the "means" and execute the game processing per symbol, correspond to the "second start opening opening game execution means", and the start winning processes S200 to S206 , The CPU 60a and RAM 60c of the main control device 60 that execute the processes of S214 to S220 correspond to the "special symbol hold storage means", and the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 that executes the process of S560 of the special symbol variation display related process The CPU 60a of the main control device 60 and the first special symbol display device (1st special symbol display device) corresponding to the "special symbol hit / fail determination means" and executing the processing of the special symbol variation display related processing S578 and the special symbol game processing S502, S518, S522. The first special symbol display device) 31 and the second special symbol display device (second special symbol display device) 32 correspond to the "special symbol variation display means", and the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 that executes the small hit game process. And the second big winning opening solenoid 26c correspond to the "small hit game executing means", and the CPU 60a of the main controller 60 that executes the big hit game processing and the first big winning opening solenoid 25c become the "big hit game executing means". Correspondingly, the CPU 60a of the main control device 60 that executes the processes of S236 and S238 of the start winning process corresponds to the "ordinary symbol look-ahead determination means", and the main control device 60 that executes the processes of S208 and S210 of the start winning process. The CPU 60a corresponds to the "special symbol look-ahead determination means", and the CPU 90a of the sub-integrated control device 90 that executes the normal symbol look-ahead effect processing, the effect symbol control device 91, and the effect display device 37 are used as the "ordinary symbol look-ahead effect execution means". Equivalent, sub-integrated control that executes special symbol look-ahead effect processing The CPU 90a of the device 90, the effect symbol control device 91, and the effect display device 37 correspond to the "special symbol look-ahead effect execution means". Regarding the correspondence between the main elements of the examples and the main elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem, the invention described in the column of the means for solving the problem in the examples is carried out. Since it is an example for specifically explaining the form for solving the problem, the elements of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem are not limited. That is, the interpretation of the invention described in the column of means for solving the problem should be performed based on the description in the column, and the examples are the inventions described in the column of means for solving the problem. It is just a concrete example.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the examples, the present invention is not limited to these examples, and the embodiments are carried out in various forms without departing from the gist of the present invention. Of course you can get it.

1 Pachinko machine, 2 Outer frame, 3 Front frame, 3a Front frame release switch, 4 Glass plate,
5 Inner frame, 5a Inner frame open switch, 11 Upper saucer, 12 Lower saucer, 13 Launch handle, 14 Speaker, 15 Frame side decorative lamp, 16 Effect button, 16a Effect button switch, 20 Game board, 21 Game area, 21a Outside Rail, 21b Inner rail, 21c Nail, 23 1st start port, 23a 1st start port switch, 24 2nd start port, 24a 2nd start port switch, 24b open / close blade, 24c 2nd start port solenoid, 25 1st large Winning opening, 25a 1st big winning opening switch, 25b opening / closing blade, 25c 1st big winning opening solenoid, 26 2nd big winning opening, 26a 2nd big winning opening switch, 26b opening / closing plate, 26c
2nd big winning opening solenoid, 28 ordinary winning opening, 28a ordinary winning opening switch, 29 out opening, 31 1st special symbol display device (1st special symbol display device), 32 2nd special symbol display device (2nd special symbol) Display device), 33 1st special symbol hold number display device (1st special symbol hold number display device), 34 2nd special symbol hold number display device (2nd special symbol hold number display device), 35 normal symbol display device ( (Public figure display device), 36 Normal symbol hold number display device (Public figure hold number display device), 37
Production display device, 38 center accessory, 40 distribution device, 41 warp outlet, 42 distribution blade, 42c distribution solenoid, 43 specific area, 43a specific area passage switch, 44
Non-specific area, 50 CR unit, 51 CR unit terminal board, 52 settlement display device, 53 ball lending button, 53a ball lending switch, 54 settlement button, 54a settlement switch, 60 main controller, 60a CPU, 60b ROM, 60c RAM , 61 game board relay terminal board, 62 symbol display device relay terminal board, 63 production relay terminal board, 64 back wiring relay terminal board, 65 external connection terminal board, 70 payout control device, 71 payout relay terminal board, 73 payout motor, 74 Payout switch, 75 full switch, 76 ball out switch, 80 launch control device, 81 launch stop switch, 82 touch switch, 83 launch motor, 90 sub integrated controller, 90a CPU, 90b ROM, 90c RAM, 91 production symbol display Control unit, 100-hole computer, 221,222 Normal symbol operating gate, 221a, 222a gate switch, 371L, 371C, 371R Directed symbol, 372
Hold symbol, 373 Fluctuating symbol, 374 character symbol, 375 Launch direction display unit.

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The first starting port located in the first game area and
A second starting port arranged in a second game area different from the first game area,
A large winning opening that is placed in the second game area and has a specific area inside,
Activating gates arranged in the first gaming area and the second gaming area, respectively.
An ordinary symbol holding storage means capable of storing a plurality of determination information of ordinary symbols acquired based on the passage of the game ball to the operating gate, and
An ordinary symbol winning / failing determination means for executing a hit / fail determination of a normal symbol based on the determination information of the ordinary symbol, and
A normal symbol variation display means that executes a variation display of the normal symbol based on the result of determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct, and
A second start port opening game executing means that opens the second start port when the normal symbol that is variablely displayed by the normal symbol variation display means is stopped and displayed as a hit symbol.
A special symbol holding storage means capable of storing a plurality of special symbol determination information acquired based on the entry of a game ball into the first starting port or the second starting port.
A special symbol hit / fail determination means for executing a hit / fail judgment of a special symbol based on the special symbol determination information, and
A special symbol variation display means that executes variation display of the special symbol based on the result of determining whether the special symbol is correct or not, and
A small hit game executing means for executing a small hit game that opens the large winning opening when the special symbol variablely displayed by the special symbol variable display means is stopped and displayed as a small hit symbol.
The big hit game is performed when the special symbol variablely displayed by the special symbol variation display means is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol and when the game ball that has entered the big winning opening in the small hit game passes through the specific area. The jackpot game execution means to be executed,
With
The hit / fail judgment of the special symbol executed based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port is the hit / miss determination of the special symbol executed based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port. It is a gaming machine with a higher probability of being judged as a small hit than
Prior to the hit / fail judgment of the normal symbol by the normal symbol hit / miss determination means, the normal symbol look-ahead determination means for executing the look-ahead determination of the normal symbol based on the judgment information of the normal symbol, and the normal symbol look-ahead determination means.
A normal symbol look-ahead effect executing means for executing a normal symbol look-ahead effect based on the normal symbol look-ahead determination result,
Prior to the hit / fail determination of the special symbol by the special symbol hit / miss determination means, the special symbol look-ahead determination means for executing the look-ahead determination of the special symbol based on the determination information of the special symbol, and the special symbol look-ahead determination means.
A special symbol look-ahead effect executing means for executing a special symbol look-ahead effect based on the special symbol look-ahead determination result, and
Have,
When the special symbol look-ahead effect executing means stores a plurality of determination information that are the targets of the look-ahead determination in the special symbol reservation storage means, the determination information excluding the lottery-completed determination information among the plurality of determination information. A lottery is performed to determine whether or not to execute the look-ahead effect of the special symbol in order from the one that is digested first, and when the lottery result of executing the look-ahead effect is obtained, the lottery in which the lottery result is obtained is obtained. The lottery for the judgment information that is digested after the judgment information is not performed until the judgment information that is the target of the judgment information is digested.
Pachinko machine. The gaming machine according to claim 1.
The normal symbol look-ahead effect executing means executes the look-ahead effect with priority over the special symbol look-ahead effect executing means.
Pachinko machine.

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