JP2021133155A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance an interest in a game machine capable of shifting to a high-frequency state after completion of a special game.SOLUTION: A game machine is configured so as to execute a losing variation during short variation time (400 ms) prescribed by a variation pattern P19 when a special pattern variation executed before the time-shortening final time is the losing variation in a time-shortening high-base state for long-opening (opening for 5500 ms) a second start pocket as a variable start pocket. In this manner, a losing variation of short variation time (400 ms) can be executed for plural times within opening time (5500 ms) for long-opening the second start pocket, and the losing variation can be consumed speedily until a variation display of the time-shortening final time is executed (started). Thus, a speedy time-shortening high-base state can be realized, thus enhancing an interest in the time-shortening high-base state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and can be particularly applied to a pachinko gaming machine or the like.

Conventionally, when the identification information (for example, a special symbol) that is variablely displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port is stopped and displayed in a specific mode, a special game that can give a predetermined benefit to the player (a special game). For example, a gaming machine capable of executing a jackpot game, etc.) is known. This type of gaming machine is provided with a variable starting port that is composed of ordinary electric accessories and the like and can change the possibility of entering the game ball, and the frequency of entering the game ball into the variable starting port after the end of the special game. There is one configured to be able to shift to a higher frequency state than usual (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2009-240423

However, the playability of shifting to a high frequency state after the end of the special game is already well known, and there is room for further improvement in order to improve the interest of the game.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to improve the interest of a gaming machine capable of shifting to a high frequency state after the end of a special game.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention has adopted the following configuration.

The gaming machine of means 1 is
When the identification information that is variablely displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port is stopped and displayed in a specific mode, a special game that can give a predetermined benefit to the player becomes feasible.
A gaming machine having a variable starting port in which the possibility of entering a game ball can be changed as the starting port.
An information acquisition means capable of acquiring predetermined information based on the entry of a game ball into the variable starting port, and
A variable display means for variablely displaying identification information based on predetermined information acquired by the information acquisition means, and a variable display means.
After the end of the special game, a high-frequency state setting means capable of setting a high-frequency state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the variable starting port becomes higher than usual is provided.
The variable starting port includes a movable member that operates for a predetermined time based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition, and when the movable member operates, the possibility of entering the game ball becomes higher than before the operation. ,
The predetermined information includes at least non-specific information and specific information.
When the identification information is variablely displayed based on the non-specific information, the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner.
When the identification information is variablely displayed based on the specific information, the identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific mode.
After setting the high-frequency state, when the variation display of the identification information is executed a predetermined number of times in the high-frequency state, the high-frequency state is configured to end.
The variable display means fluctuates and displays the identification information at any of a plurality of predetermined fluctuating times.
The plurality of fluctuation times are shorter than the operating time when the movable member is operated in the high frequency state, and the variation display of the identification information can be executed a plurality of times within the operating time. Time is included
The gist of the variable display means is that when the identification information is variablely displayed based on the non-specific information before the predetermined number of times in the high frequency state, the variable display is performed in the short variable time.

According to such a gaming machine, in the high-frequency state, the non-specific information is displayed before the variable display of the identification information of the predetermined number of times (final round) at which the high-frequency state ends is executed. When the variation display of the identification information based on is executed, the variation display is executed in a short variation time. In the variable starting port, the possibility of entering a game ball is increased by operating the movable member, but the short fluctuation time is shorter than the operating time when the movable member is operated in a high frequency state, and , It is set as the time during which the variable display of the identification information can be executed a plurality of times within the operating time. Therefore, it is possible to quickly digest the variable display of the identification information based on the non-specific information until the final variable display of the identification information is executed (started) in the high frequency state. As a result, it is possible to realize a high-frequency state with a sense of speed and improve the interest of the high-frequency state.

The gaming machine of means 2 is the gaming machine of means 1 described above.
The information acquisition means acquires predetermined information when the game ball enters the variable starting port when the identification information is not variablely displayed, and the variable display of the identification information based on the acquired predetermined information ends. Until then, the gist is that the prescribed information will not be newly acquired.

According to such a gaming machine, when a game ball enters the variable starting port during the variable display of the identification information, the variable display of the identification information is not executed when the ball enters the variable starting port. Here, in the high frequency state, while the frequency of entering the game ball into the variable starting port increases, the variation display of the identification information based on the non-specific information is executed in a short variation time, so that the ball can enter the variable starting port. Based on the next (new) variable display will start immediately. Therefore, it is possible to create a feeling of interlocking between the ball entering the variable starting port and the variable display of the identification information while eliminating unnecessary ball entry into the variable starting port as much as possible. As a result, it is possible to give the player the impression that the variable display is executed (started) one after another for each ball while the game ball frequently enters the variable start port, and as a result, the player It is possible to play the game without making the player feel stressed.

The gaming machine of means 3 is the gaming machine of means 1 or 2 described above.
The gist is that the short fluctuation time is the shortest fluctuation time among the plurality of fluctuation times.

According to such a gaming machine, the variable display of the identification information based on the non-specific information, which is executed before the final round in the high frequency state, is executed in the shortest variable time among the plurality of variable times. Therefore, it is possible to more quickly digest the variable display of the identification information based on the non-specific information before the final round in the high frequency state. This makes it possible to increase the sense of speed in the progress of the game in a high frequency state.

The gaming machine of the means 4 is the gaming machine of any one of the above-mentioned means 1 to 3.
When the movable member operates in the high frequency state and a plurality of game balls enter the variable starting port within the operating time, the variable display of the identification information at the predetermined number of times can be started. The gist is that it is composed.

According to such a gaming machine, when a movable member operates in a high frequency state, a plurality of gaming balls are inserted into the variable starting port within the operating time, so that the variation display of the identification information for a predetermined number of times is displayed. It will be started. Therefore, the end condition of the high frequency state can be satisfied with the operation of one of the movable members. As a result, it becomes possible to realize game playability that completes the high frequency state after the special game at once.

The gaming machine of means 5 is the gaming machine of any one of means 1 to 4 described above.
The gist of the variation display means is that when the identification information is variablely displayed at the predetermined number of times in the high frequency state, the variation is displayed in a variation time longer than the short variation time among the plurality of variation times. ..

According to such a gaming machine, the variation display of the identification information of the predetermined number of times (final number) in the high frequency state is executed in a variation time longer than the short variation time. Therefore, it becomes easy to attract the player to the variable display of the identification information in the final round. As a result, it is possible to raise the player's expectation and tension for the game at the end of the high frequency state.

The gaming machine of means 6 is the gaming machine of any one of means 1 to 5 described above.
When the variable display means variablely displays the identification information based on the specific information before the predetermined number of times in the high frequency state, the variable time longer than the short variable time among the plurality of variable times. The gist is to change the display with.

According to such a gaming machine, the fluctuation display of the identification information based on the specific information executed before the predetermined number of times (final round) in the high frequency state is executed in the fluctuation time longer than the short fluctuation time. .. Therefore, if the variation display of the identification information executed before the final round is not a short variation time, the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode. As a result, it is possible to raise the player's sense of expectation and tension for the game from the beginning of the high frequency state.

The gaming machine of means 7 is the gaming machine of means 6 described above.
A variable effect executing means capable of executing a variable effect of varyingly displaying the effect symbol on a predetermined display unit according to the variable display of the identification information is provided.
When the identification information is variablely displayed based on the specific information before the predetermined number of times in the high frequency state, the variable effect executing means up to the predetermined number of times by the end of the variable display. It is possible to execute a pseudo-variation effect that makes the effect symbol appear to be variable-displayed multiple times, including the pseudo-variation display for the remaining number of times.
The gist of the pseudo-variation effect is that the pseudo-variation display for the remaining number of times can be started when the game ball enters the variable start port.

According to such a gaming machine, while a variable effect of varyingly displaying the effect symbol is executed along with the variable display of the identification information, identification based on the specific information is performed before the predetermined number of times (final) in the high frequency state. When the variation display of information is executed, the pseudo variation effect is executed along with the variation display. In this case, when the variation display ends, the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode, and then the special game is executed. Therefore, the high frequency state ends before the variation display number of the identification information reaches a predetermined number. Become. In the pseudo-variable effect, the player can start the pseudo-variable display of the pseudo-effect symbol for the remaining number of times until the predetermined number of times is reached, when the game ball enters the variable start port. , It is possible to make it appear that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode (a special game is executed) after the final variable display. As a result, in a high frequency state, the variation display of the identification information based on the specific information is apparently executed before the predetermined number of times (final time) and when it is executed at the predetermined number of times (final time). , It becomes possible to adopt the same composition of variable production, and it becomes easier to improve the interest.

The gaming machine of the means 8 is the gaming machine of any one of the above-mentioned means 1 to 7.
A specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect using a specific image displayed on a predetermined display unit in the high frequency state is provided.
When the high frequency state is set after the end of the special game, the gist is that the specific image used in the specific effect is displayed on the display unit at a predetermined time before the end of the special game.

According to such a gaming machine, a specific image used in a specific effect executed in a high frequency state after the special game is displayed on the display unit at a predetermined time before the end of the special game. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize the specific image related to the specific effect even before the start of the specific effect (high frequency state), and to attract the player to the specific effect. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of a high-frequency state with a sense of speed through a specific production.

According to the above invention, it is possible to improve the interest of a gaming machine capable of shifting to a high frequency state after the end of a special game.

It is a front view of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a back view of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board of the Example of this invention. It is an enlarged view of the main display shown in FIG. 3, and is the figure which shows the display which the game machine includes. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the game machine. It is a table showing the correspondence between the winning type and the opening pattern of the big winning opening. It is a table which shows various random numbers acquired by a game control microcomputer. (A) is a hit judgment table, (B) is a big hit type judgment table, (C) is a small hit type judgment table, (D) is a normal symbol hit judgment table, and (E) is normal. It is a symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a normal figure operation process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol hit / miss judgment process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol random number shift process. It is a flowchart of a process during a normal symbol change. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of ordinary electric accessory processing. It is a flowchart of a special figure operation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. Special Figure 1 It is a flowchart of a random number shift process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the process during special symbol change. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game). It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game). It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of the reserved ball number processing. It is a flowchart of power-off monitoring processing. It is a flowchart of a sub-control main process. It is a flowchart of reception interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 2ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of the variation effect start processing. It is a flowchart of the process at the time of entering the ball of the 2nd start port. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen in a battle mode, (A) is a basic screen composition in a battle mode, (B) is a display screen when the effect based on the entry into the 2nd start port is executed. .. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen in a battle mode, (C) is a display screen when a battle start effect is displayed, (D) is a display screen when an effect symbol is displayed in a hit mode. It is a timing chart showing the state of the second special symbol and the effect symbol in the battle mode (time reduction state), and (A) is the deviation of the first special figure 2 fluctuation of the time reduction and the deviation of the special figure 2 fluctuation of the second time reduction. The timing chart when the fluctuation or the hit fluctuation is, (B) is the timing chart when the special figure 2 fluctuation of the first time reduction is the hit fluctuation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the production display and the transition of BGM when the special figure 2 fluctuation of the second time reduction (final round) in a battle mode (time reduction state) is a hit variation (friend character victory). It is explanatory drawing which shows the production display and the transition of BGM when the special figure 2 fluctuation of the second time reduction (final round) in a battle mode (time reduction state) is an out-of-time fluctuation (a ally character defeat).

Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to examples. In the following, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed due to the end of the variable display of the special symbol, and when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it is possible to enter a variable ball entrance (for example, a large winning opening). A so-called "1 type 2 type" pachinko gaming machine that enables a jackpot game that can give a predetermined game profit (for example, a prize ball) to a player when the ball has passed through a specific area. , An example to which the present invention is applied will be described.

In the following description, the front side (front side) is simply the front side (front side) when the gaming machine is viewed from the front, and is the side (front side) where the player is located during the game. Further, the rear side (rear side) is simply the back side (back side) side when the gaming machine is viewed from the front. Furthermore, the upper side (upper side), lower side (lower side), left side (left side), and right side (right side) are the upper, lower, left, and right directions when the gaming machine is viewed from the front. For example, it refers to the upper side, the lower side, the left side, and the right side in FIGS. 1 and 3.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 mounted in the gaming machine frame 50, and the gaming board 2 is a gaming machine. It is detachably configured from the frame 50. FIG. 3 shows the game board 2 in a state of being removed from the game machine frame 50. The game machine frame 50 includes a front frame 51 having a decorative surface, a main body frame 52 for attaching a game board 2 and the like, and an outer frame 53 for attaching the pachinko game machine 1 to the island equipment of the hall. The front frame 51, the main body frame 52, and the outer frame 53 are pivotally supported on one side end side and are configured to be openable and closable, respectively.

The front frame 51 includes a launch handle 60 for launching a game ball with a firing intensity according to the amount of operation (rotation angle) of the player, and a game ball capable of storing the stored game ball on the launching device side. A hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 61 that can be supplied, a surplus ball receiving plate (lower plate) 62 that stores game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply plate 61, and the like are provided. Further, the front frame 51 has a first effect button 63a and a second effect button 63b (one of these two effect buttons) that can be operated by the player during execution of a game effect performed as the game progresses. Or both are referred to simply as "directing button 63"), a decorative frame lamp 66 capable of emitting various lights according to the game situation, and various sounds (effects) depending on the game situation. A speaker 67 or the like capable of emitting sound) is also provided. The frame lamp 66 is composed of LEDs.

The effect button 63 functions as an input means capable of inputting by an operation from the outside. The player can properly use the effect buttons to be used according to the type of game effect. For example, when the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b is operated during the execution of the game effect, a predetermined operation-corresponding effect is performed based on the operation. The effect button 63 (input means) is also referred to as an "operation means", the first effect button 63a is also referred to as a "first input means" or a "first operation means", and the second effect button 63b is referred to as a "first". Also referred to as "2 input means" or "second operating means".

The configuration of the effect button 63 is not limited to the embodiment of the present embodiment, and any input means that allows the player to input is sufficient. For example, an input means (for example, the player directly contacts the button portion to input the effect button 63). For example, it may be a haunting type, a touch sensor type, etc.), or it may be a non-contact type input means (photoelectric type, etc.) that detects that a part of the player's body is in close proximity and performs input. good. Further, although the push-type operation means (push button) is used in this embodiment, a tilt-type operation means such as an operation lever or an operation stick that can be tilted in the front-rear direction or the left-right direction may be used. Further, in the present embodiment, two effect buttons, a first effect button 63a and a second effect button 63b, are provided, but the number of effect buttons may be one, and may be three or more. May be good.

The game board 2 is formed with a game area 3 in which a game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 60 flows down, surrounded by a rail member 4. A plurality of game nails 16 for guiding a game ball are projected in the game area 3, and a ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the tip of the rail member 4. The ball return prevention piece 6 is for preventing the game ball once guided to the game area from returning to the launching device side. Further, the game board 2 is also provided with a decorative board lamp 5 (see FIG. 5) capable of emitting various lights according to the game situation. The board lamp 5 is composed of LEDs.

An image display device 7 composed of a liquid crystal display device is provided near the center of the game area 3 as a display device (effect display means) for the effect. The effect symbol display area 7b (“effect symbol display unit”) on which the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (also simply referred to as “effect symbol 8”) are displayed on the display screen 7a (effect display unit) of the image display device 7. Also called.) Is provided. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R perform variable display in the effect symbol display area 7b (effect symbol display unit) in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol, which will be described later. As a mode of variable display, for example, there is a mode of scrolling display in the up / down, left / right, diagonal directions, and the like.

The effect symbol display area 7b is composed of, for example, three symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". The left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, and the middle effect is displayed in the middle symbol display area. The symbol 8C is displayed, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the symbol display area on the right. It is not necessary to separately provide the positions of the left, middle, and right symbol display areas, and the left, middle, and right effect symbol display areas may be used as the entire symbol display area (effect symbol display area 7b). ..

The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R of this embodiment are each composed of numerical symbols (symbol types) from "1" to "9", and these numerical symbols are displayed in order. Specifically, the variable display of the effect symbol 8 is performed by scrolling the numerical symbols in the order of "1" → "2" ... "8" → "9" (ascending order). When it reaches "9", it returns to "1" and the scroll display is repeated until the end of fluctuation (stop display).

Depending on the combination of left, middle, and right (stop display mode) displayed (stop display) in the effect symbol display area 7b, the first special symbol display 41a (also referred to as "first special symbol display unit") described later may be used. The result of the variation display of the first special symbol displayed and the result of the variation display of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 41b (also referred to as "second special symbol display unit"), that is, The result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment (also simply referred to as “win / fail judgment”) is displayed so that the player can easily recognize it. In this embodiment, the order in which the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are variablely displayed are stopped and displayed (stop order) is, in principle, "left → right → middle". That is, the stop symbol having the first stop order is the left effect symbol 8L, the stop symbol having the second stop order is the right effect symbol 8R, and the stop symbol having the third stop order (last) is the middle effect symbol 8C. .. The stop symbol with the first stop order is also called the "first stop symbol", the stop symbol with the second stop order is also called the "second stop symbol", and the stop symbol with the third stop order is the third stop symbol. This is also called a "third stop symbol" or a "final stop symbol".

Here, any or all of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the effect symbol 8 are referred to simply as "design" or "identification information". In addition, the ordinary symbol is also called "ordinary symbol" or "ordinary identification information", the special symbol is also called "special symbol", and the first special symbol is "special diagram 1" or "first special symbol". The second special symbol is also called "special figure 2" or "second special figure". Further, it refers to any or all of the image display device 7 for displaying the effect symbol 8, the first special symbol display 41a for displaying the first special symbol, and the second special symbol display 41b for displaying the second special symbol. Also referred to as "identification information display means".

The stop display mode of the effect symbol 8 can be defined as follows. For example, if the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment (hereinafter, also simply referred to as “win / fail judgment”) is a hit (big hit or small hit), the same three digits such as “222” and “777” are doublet. (Also referred to as "hit effect symbol"), it is possible to stop and display the effect symbol. In addition, in the case of deviation, at least one of the three symbols such as "637" and "373" is different, and the production symbol is stopped and displayed with a different design (also referred to as "disengaged production symbol"). Is possible. As a result, the player can easily grasp the progress of the game by looking at the stopped display of the effect symbol. That is, in general, the player does not directly grasp the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination by looking at the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b, but rather directs the result. The effect symbol displayed in the symbol display area 7b is observed and grasped. In order to make it easier to distinguish between big hits and small hits, for example, in the case of a small hit, preset chance symbols such as "123" and "135" and special symbols such as "3 ★ 3" ( It is also possible to stop and display the production symbol with (also referred to as "small hit production symbol").

Here, among the stop display modes (symbol combinations) of the effect symbol 8, the stop display mode corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol hit / fail determination is a hit is referred to as a "hit mode", a "specific mode", or a "specific display result". The stop display mode corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol hit / miss judgment is wrong is also referred to as "off mode", "non-specific mode" or "non-specific display result". Further, among the hits, the stop display mode corresponding to the big hit is also referred to as "big hit mode", "first specific mode" or "first specific display result", and the stop display mode corresponding to the small hit is "small". It is also referred to as "hit mode", "second specific mode" or "second specific display result".

On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a game effect using the effect symbol 8 as described above (effect symbol game effect) is displayed, as well as a hit game effect executed in association with the hit game and for waiting for customers. Demo production etc. are displayed. In addition, in the production pattern game production, the winning game production, and the demonstration production, in addition to the production symbols such as numbers, the production images other than the production symbols such as the background image and the character image are also displayed.

On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to displaying a game effect using the effect symbol 8 as described above (also referred to as “effect symbol game effect”), the jackpot game effect (also referred to as “effect symbol game effect”) executed in association with the jackpot game ( (Also called "special game production") and demonstration production for waiting for customers are displayed. In the production display such as the production design game production and the big hit game production, in addition to the production design such as numbers, various production images other than the production design such as the background image and the character image are also displayed. In addition, the production design game production is also referred to as "variable production".

Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, there is a first effect hold display area 9c (first effect hold display unit) that displays the first effect hold 9a according to the number of stored first special figure hold described later. It is provided. Depending on the display mode (number of displays) of the first effect hold, the number of stored first special figure holds displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a (see FIG. 4), which will be described later, is shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. be able to.

A center decorative body 10 that surrounds the display screen 7a (effect symbol display area 7b) is provided near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7. The center decorative body 10 is made of a plastic (resin) molded product, and is attached to the surface (front surface) of the game board 2 as a frame-shaped part (board part) having an open center. .. The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 becomes visible through the central opening of the center decoration body 10.

At the lower part of the center decorative body 10, a stage portion 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which the game ball can roll is provided. Further, a hollow warp portion 12 is provided on the left portion of the center decoration body 10. The warp portion 12 is provided with a warp inlet and a warp outlet, receives a game ball flowing down the game area 3 from the warp inlet, discharges the game ball from the warp outlet, and guides the game ball to the stage portion 11. The game ball guided to the rolling surface of the stage portion 11 has a higher possibility than the game ball not guided to the stage portion 11, and can enter the first starting port 20 described later. Further, above the center decorative body 10, an illuminated member (board lamp 5) such as an LED is provided and can be turned on according to the game state, and a decorative member 13 in the shape of characters, figures, or the like is arranged. ing.

Further, a movable decorative member 14 that can be operated according to the game effect is provided above the center decorative body 10 and behind the decorative member 13. In FIG. 3, only a part of the movable decorative member 14 is visible, but for example, the movable decorative member 14 falls downward with the execution of the game effect having a relatively high possibility of a big hit, and the movable decorative member 14 is movable. The decorative member 14 covers the front surface of the display screen 7a, and most of the decorative member 14 becomes visible. As a result, the player will have a higher expectation for hitting.

Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a fixed winning device 19 provided with a non-variable first starting port 20 in which the ease of entering the game ball does not change is provided. Based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20, a random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct is acquired, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, the determination of whether or not the first special symbol is correct (“1st special symbol”). (Also referred to as “hit / fail judgment”) is executed, the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the hit / fail judgment.

Below the first starting port 20, a variable winning device 22 (also referred to as a "variable starting port") is provided with a variable second starting port 21 that changes the ease of entering the game ball (possibility of entering the ball). ) Is provided. Based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 21, a random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not is acquired, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, the accuracy of the second special symbol is determined (“the second special symbol is correct or not”. (Also referred to as “judgment”) is executed, the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the hit / fail judgment.

In addition, the variation display of the special symbol and the variation display of the effect symbol, which are performed based on the fact that the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a hit (big hit or small hit) (specific information), are "hit variation" or "specific variation". The variation display of the special symbol and the variation display of the effect symbol, which are performed based on the fact that the result of the special symbol pass / fail judgment is incorrect (non-specific information), are also referred to as "outlier variation" or "non-specific variation". say. In addition, among the hit fluctuations (specific fluctuations), the fluctuation display of the special symbol or the fluctuation display of the effect symbol, which is performed based on the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment being a big hit, is referred to as "big hit fluctuation" or "first identification". It is also called "variation", and the variation display of the special symbol or the variation display of the effect symbol performed based on the result of the special symbol winning / failing judgment is also called "small hit variation" or "second specific variation". ..

The variable winning device 22 includes a movable member 23, and the second starting port 21 is opened and closed by the operation of the movable member 23. By this opening and closing, the second starting port 21 can be changed into a first mode (closed state) and a second mode (open state) in which a game ball is more likely to enter than the first mode. NS. That is, the movable member 23 changes the possibility of the game ball entering the second starting port 21 by opening and closing the movable member 23. The movable member 23 is driven by a second starting port solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5). In this embodiment, the game ball can enter the second starting port 21 only when the movable member 23 is in the open state, and the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 21 when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. The second starting port 21 is perfect when the movable member 23 is in the closed state, as long as the game ball is more difficult to enter when the movable member 23 is in the closed state than when the movable member 23 is in the open state. It does not have to be the one that makes it impossible to enter the ball.

To the right of the first start port 20 in the game area 3, a first big prize device 31 (also referred to as a “first variable ball entry device”) that operates when a big hit game, which will be described later, is executed is provided. The first large winning device 31 includes a first large winning opening 30 (also referred to as a "first variable entry opening") and an opening / closing member 32, and the first large winning opening 30 is opened by opening the opening / closing member 32. Then, the first large winning opening 30 is closed by the closing operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by the first large winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5). The first large winning opening 30 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state. That is, the first large winning device 31 has a state in which the game ball cannot enter (closed state) and a state in which the game ball can enter (open state) due to the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 32. Can be changed to.

Further, above the first large winning opening 30 in the game area 3, and at the lower right of the center decoration body 10, there is a second large winning device 36 (“second variable winning ball” that operates when a small hit game described later is executed. It is also called a "device"). The second grand prize device 36 includes a second grand prize opening 35 (also referred to as a "second variable ball entry port") and an opening / closing member (blade member) 37, and the opening operation of the opening / closing member 37 causes a second grand prize. The opening 35 is opened, and the second large winning opening 35 is closed by the closing operation of the opening / closing member 37. The opening / closing member 37 is driven by the second large winning opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 5). The second large winning opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is in the open state. That is, the second large winning device 36 is in a state in which the game ball cannot enter (closed state) and a state in which the game ball can enter (open state) due to the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 37. Can be changed to.

The second special winning device 36 is formed with a specific area 39 and a non-specific area (not shown) through which a game ball that has entered the second big winning opening 35 can pass. The game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 35 passes through the specific area 39 or the non-specific area and is discharged to the outside of the machine (the back side of the game machine). In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the jackpot game described later is started based on the detection that at least one of the gaming balls that have entered the second major winning opening 35 has passed through the specific area 39. ing. That is, the specific area 39 is the jackpot game start port.

Further, in the second special winning device 36, a movable piece (to a specific area) (not shown) for creating a state in which the game ball can pass through the specific area 39 (open state) and a state in which the game ball cannot pass (closed state). A member that changes the passability of the game ball) is provided. The movable piece is driven by a movable piece solenoid 34 (see FIG. 5), and functions as a distribution member that distributes a game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 35 into a specific area 39 or a non-specific area. ..

When the second prize-winning device 36 is not operating, that is, when the opening / closing member 37 closes the second prize-winning opening 35, the movable piece is in the closed state of the specific area 39, and the operation of the second prize-winning device 36 is started. That is, based on the start of the opening operation of the opening / closing member 37 that opens / closes the second special winning opening 35, the movable piece starts the operation to open the specific area 39. That is, the movable piece starts operating as the opening / closing member 37 opens. The movable piece (distribution member) operates based on a predetermined operation (drive) pattern, and when the operation time specified by the operation pattern elapses, the operation ends and the specific area 39 is closed. do.

In this embodiment, the operation pattern of the movable piece that allows the game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 35 in the small hit game to pass through the specific area 39 with a predetermined probability (for example, about "1/3") is set to 1. There are two. That is, the game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 35 does not always pass through the specific area 39. Therefore, the timing at which the game ball enters the opened second large winning opening 35 and the entered game ball reaches the position of the specific area 39, and the timing at which the movable piece opens the specific area 39. When matches, the game ball passes through the specific area 39 (passes V) and the big hit game is started. If the timings do not match, the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39 and does not pass through the specific area 39. It is discharged to the outside of the machine after passing through, and the big hit game is not started.

Here, as an operation pattern of the movable piece, when the specific area 39 is opened once or a plurality of times by operating in a predetermined operation time (opening time), or the specific area 39 is opened a plurality of times. It is possible to provide a pattern such that the opening time of each time is different. In addition, after the second large winning opening 35 is opened (after the start of the small hit game), the movable piece is movable so that the passability of the game ball to the specific area 39 can be changed depending on the timing at which the movable piece is opened. It is also possible to provide a plurality of one-sided operation patterns. By providing a plurality of operation patterns of the movable pieces, it is possible to give variation in the timing at which the game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 35 passes through the specific area 39. Therefore, for example, the passage to the specific area It is possible to suppress the player from launching the game ball by the striking method aiming at (passing V). When a plurality of movable piece operation patterns are provided, which operation pattern is used to operate the movable piece is, for example, provided with a plurality of small hit symbols that triggered the execution of the small hit game, and the small hit displayed as a stop is displayed. It can be determined by setting the operation pattern of the movable piece according to the type of the symbol. The passability of the game ball to the specific area 39 (V pass rate) includes the jackpot probability and the small hit probability, the profit amount that can be given in the jackpot game (the number of prize balls), and the game period in the time saving state (the number of time saving). It is possible to arbitrarily set it in consideration of the game performance (specs), playability, etc., and it is also possible to set it to pass 100% (always pass).

A gate 28 (in this example, directly above the first prize opening 30) through which a game ball can pass is below the second prize opening 35 in the game area 3 and above the first prize opening 30 (in this example, directly above the first prize opening 30). A game ball passage port) is provided. Based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28, a random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct is acquired, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, it is normally determined whether or not to open the second starting port 21. As the symbol winning / failing determination is executed, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the normal symbol winning / failing determination. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second starting port 21 is opened. Further, a plurality of general winning openings 27 are provided in the lower part of the game area 3.

The game area 3 in which various entrances and the like are arranged is divided into a left game area (first game area) 3A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area (second game area) 3B on the right side. Can be divided into. The method of launching a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is also called "left-handed", and the method of launching the game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 3B is "right-handed". Also called. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game is started, a left-handed hit is aimed at entering the first starting port 20. On the other hand, when the game state changes due to a hit in the hit / fail judgment based on the entry into the first starting port 20, the gate 28, the second starting port 21, the first large winning opening 30 and the second large are hit right. The aim is to enter the winning opening 35. Then, when a game ball enters any of the first starting opening 20, the second starting opening 21, the first large winning opening 30, the second large winning opening 35, and the general winning opening 27, each of the winning balls is entered. A predetermined number of game balls (also referred to as "prize balls") are paid out at the mouth (winning mouth).

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a game ball guide path 25 inclined downward to the left toward the second starting port 21 is provided below the first large winning opening 30 in the game area 3. The game ball guide path 25 functions as a game ball passage (flow path) that guides the game ball that has flowed down the right game area 3B toward the second starting port 21 side. When the second starting port 21 is in the open state, most of the game balls flowing down the game ball guide path 25 can enter the second starting port 21. Therefore, when the timing at which the game ball flowing down the game ball guide path 25 passes through the left end of the guide path and reaches the second start port 21 and the opening timing of the second start port 21 match, the second start port 21 is opened. A ball entering 21 (special figure 2 start winning) occurs with a high probability.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a main indicator 40 is provided in the lower right portion of the game board 2. On the main display 40, the first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol display unit) for variable display and stop display of the first special symbol, and the second special symbol display for variable display and stop display of the second special symbol are displayed. Memory of device 41b (second special symbol display unit), normal symbol display 42 (ordinary symbol display unit) that displays variable display and stop display of ordinary symbols, and hit / fail judgment information (first special symbol hold) related to the first special symbol. The first special figure hold indicator 43a for displaying the number, and the normal figure hold indicator 44 for displaying the stored number of the hit / fail determination information (normal figure hold) related to the normal symbol are included.

Further, the main display 40 has a hit indicator 48 indicating that the result of the first special symbol hit / fail judgment or the second special symbol hit / fail judgment has been hit, and the first special symbol hit / miss judgment or the second special symbol hit / miss judgment. A round indicator 45 that indicates the number of rounds of the winning game to be executed when the result is a hit, a game status indicator 46 that indicates that the fluctuation time shortening function (time saving function) is activated, and the launch direction of the game ball. That is, a launch direction indicator 47 indicating whether the state should be hit right or left is included. The various indicators included in the main indicator 40 are displayed and controlled by the main control unit described later.

Here, the round display 45 is composed of one LED for 5 rounds and 2 LEDs for 10 rounds, for a total of 3 LEDs. Then, when the special figure 1 big hit symbol B is stopped and displayed as the big hit symbol, the lamp for 5 rounds is lit and displayed, and a display such as "5R ▲ 10R △ 10R △" (for example, ▲: lit, Δ: turned off) is displayed. It becomes an aspect. Further, when the special figure 1 big hit symbol A, the special figure 2 big hit symbol A, or the special figure 2 big hit symbol B is stopped and displayed as the big hit symbol, the 10-round lamp is lit and displayed, such as "5R △ 10R ▲ 10R △". It becomes a display mode. These lamps are lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. In addition, when a big hit is made based on passing through a specific area via a small hit, the number of times the second big winning opening 35 is opened in the small hit game is added to the number of rounds of the big hit game executed after passing the specific area. Turn on the lamp that shows the number of times. Specifically, as the small hit symbol, the special figure 2 small hit symbol A or the special figure 2 small hit symbol B is stopped and displayed, and the game ball hits the specific area 39 in the second large winning opening 35 opened by the small hit game. If it passes, the 10-round lamp, which is the 9th round plus one small hit, is lit and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is as shown in "5R Δ10R Δ10R ▲". The round may be simply referred to as "R".

The variation display of the first special symbol is performed when the game ball enters the first starting port 20. The variation display of the second special symbol is performed when the game ball enters the second starting port 21. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. Further, the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display unit 41.

In the special symbol display unit 41, after the special symbol (identification information) fluctuates according to a predetermined fluctuation display time (also referred to as “variation time”), the stop display is performed, and the display mode (stop symbol) of the stop-displayed special symbol (stop symbol) is displayed. The result of the lottery (big hit lottery, small hit lottery, etc.) based on the ball entering the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 is notified by the stop display mode). The special symbol that is stopped and displayed is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by the judgment of whether or not the special symbol is correct. When the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (specific identification information, specific mode) (that is, when it is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol), the type of the specific special symbol (hit type) displayed as stopped is selected. A special game (big hit game or small hit game) that opens the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35 in the corresponding opening pattern is executed.

The stop display of the special symbol is performed until a predetermined stop display time (fixed display time) has elapsed. Then, when the stop display time elapses, the next variable display can be started. For example, when the special symbol displayed as stopped is a detached symbol (disengaged mode, non-specific mode) and the special symbol hold (first special symbol hold in this example) is stored at the time of the stop display. , When the stop display time elapses, the oldest (earliest) special symbol hold in the storage order is exhausted, which starts the variable display of the next special symbol. In addition, if the special symbol displayed as stopped is an off symbol and the special symbol hold is not stored at the time of the stop display, the stop display state of the special symbol is maintained even after the stop display time has elapsed. Will be done. On the other hand, when the special symbol displayed as stopped is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol, when the stop display time elapses, the game shifts to the opening period of the big hit game or the small hit game, and after the opening period, the big hit game or the small hit game or the small hit game The winning game is started. The stop display time of the special symbol is generally set to "0.5 seconds to 1.0 seconds", and is set to "0.5 seconds" in this embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display 41a is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "ip", and displays a plurality of display modes by combining lighting and extinguishing of each LED. Is possible. Similarly, the second special symbol display 41b is also composed of eight LEDs indicated by "a to h", and it is possible to display a plurality of display modes by combining lighting and extinguishing of each LED. ing. Then, the first special symbol display 41a displays (stops) a special symbol (first special symbol) according to the result of the first special symbol winning / failing determination, and the second special symbol display 41b displays the second special symbol winning / failing. A special symbol (second special symbol) corresponding to the result of the determination is displayed (stop display). Before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol is variablely displayed over a predetermined fluctuation time. In the variable display mode, for example, light repeatedly flows from left to right in a predetermined order. Each LED can be turned on as described above.

In this embodiment, two types of jackpots, "special figure 1 jackpot A" and "special figure 1 jackpot B", are provided when the result of the first special symbol hit / fail judgment is a jackpot (FIG. 6). (See (A) and (B)), these jackpots are displayed so as to be identifiable by the display mode of the first special symbol display 41a. For example, when the result of the first special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit, if the type is the special figure 1 big hit A, the three LEDs of "ijn" are turned on and the rest are turned off, and the special figure 1 big hit B If so, the four LEDs of "jnkl" are turned on and the rest are turned off. Further, when the result of the first special symbol winning / failing determination is wrong, the two LEDs of "lo" are turned on and the rest are turned off.

Further, in this embodiment, two types of big hits, "Special Figure 2 Big Hit A" and "Special Figure 2 Big Hit B", are provided when the result of the second special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit (Fig.). 6 (A), (B)), as the type of small hit when the result of the second special symbol hit / fail judgment is a small hit, "Special Figure 2 Small Hit A and Special Figure 2 Small Hit B" Two types are provided (see FIGS. 6 (C) and 6 (D)). These big hits or small hits are identifiablely displayed by the display mode (combination of turning on and off each LED) of the second special symbol display 41b, similarly to the above-mentioned first special symbol display 41a. It has become.

In addition, the display mode of the special symbol display unit 41 corresponding to each hit (big hit and small hit) is one display for a plurality of hit types (including a mode in which only the operating state of the time saving function and the opening extension function is different). It is possible to use one display mode for one hit, one display mode for one hit, or multiple display modes for one hit, and similarly, one or more display modes should be used for deviations. Is possible. When there are a plurality of display modes, the display mode may be selected by, for example, a random number lottery, and the display control of the special symbol display unit 41 may be performed based on the selected display mode.

In this embodiment, when the display mode of the stop-displayed special symbol (stop symbol) is a big hit (first specific mode) or a small hit (second specific mode), the player depends on the type of the big hit or the small hit. The contents of the profits given to are different. Details on this point will be described later.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball enters the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, various information such as a random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct (“acquired information”” is obtained based on the entry of the game ball. Alternatively, "predetermined information") is acquired (information acquisition means). Further, the acquired information (predetermined information) acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20 is first stored in the special figure holding storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. It is possible to store it as a special figure hold (special figure 1 hold). The special figure hold (first special figure hold) stored in the special figure hold storage unit is digested when the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the special symbol hold means to determine the random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not corresponding to the special symbol hold, and to execute the variable display of the special symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variation display of the first special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 20 cannot be immediately executed (started), that is, the variation display of the first special symbol is executed. When a game ball enters the first starting port 20 during the middle or during the execution of a special game, the right to judge whether or not the special symbol is correct for the entry, in other words, the variable display of the first special symbol is limited to a predetermined number. It is possible to reserve (memorize as a hold). In this embodiment, the upper limit of the number of special figure reservations (the number of special figure 1 reserved balls) that can be stored as the first special figure reservation is "4". This special figure holding storage unit is also referred to as "holding storage means", "acquired information storage means", or "predetermined information storage means". It should be noted that the special symbol holding storage unit is not only in the case where the variation display of the first special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 20 cannot be immediately executed (started), but also in the variation display of the first special symbol. Is temporarily executed (started), the acquired information acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20 is temporarily stored. Since the acquired information stored in this case is immediately read when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed (started), it can be said that the acquired information is not substantially stored as a hold.

Further, regarding the acquired information (predetermined information) acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 21, in the present embodiment, the game ball is second when the second special symbol is not variablely displayed. When the ball enters the start port 21, that is, when the game ball enters the second start port 21 when the variation display of the second special symbol can be immediately executed (started), the ball enters the start port 21. Based on the acquired information, the acquired information is acquired. Then, until the variation display of the second special symbol based on the acquired acquisition information is completed, even if the game ball enters the second starting port 21 during the variation display, the acquired information is not newly acquired. It has become. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the hold storage means (first hold storage means) for storing the acquired information (predetermined information) acquired based on the entry into the first start port 20 as a hold is provided, while the second start is provided. It is configured not to have a hold storage means (second hold storage means) for storing the acquired information (predetermined information) acquired based on the ball entering the mouth 21 as a hold.

It is also possible to have a configuration including a second holding storage means. In this case, the upper limit of the number of special figure hold that can be stored as the second special figure hold is "4" as in the first special figure hold, or "1" to "3" which is less than the first special figure hold. It is possible to use either.

The acquired information acquired based on the entry of the ball into the second starting port 21 is temporarily stored in the RAM of the main control unit until the variation display of the second special symbol is started, and the variation display of the second special symbol is displayed. Read at the start. That is, the acquired information acquired based on the entry into the second starting port 21 is not stored as a hold, but is temporarily stored in the RAM of the main control unit as "variation information" for immediately starting the variation display. Will be done. A predetermined area (predetermined buffer) of the RAM that temporarily stores the fluctuation information related to the second special symbol is also referred to as a “variation information storage unit” (variation information storage means).

Since both the "fluctuation information storage unit" and the above-mentioned "special figure reservation storage unit" are means for storing acquired information acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port, both of them. Can be regarded as having substantially the same function. However, in the present specification, the memory of only the acquired information acquired under the situation where the variable display of the special symbol can be immediately executed (started) and the situation where the variable display of the special symbol cannot be immediately executed (started) are acquired. In order to clearly distinguish the stored information from the acquired information, the "variable information storage unit" and the "special figure reservation storage unit" are described separately.

The number of special figure hold (first special figure hold) stored in the special figure hold storage unit is displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a. Specifically, the first special figure holding indicator 43a is composed of two LEDs of "uv", and by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of the first special figure holding, the first special figure is held. It displays the number of holds. For example, when the number of holds is "0", both LEDs are turned off, such as "u □ v □" (for example, □: turn off, ●: turn on red, ▲: turn on green), and the number of holds is set. When is "1", the display mode is such that the "u" LED is turned off and the "v" LED is turned on in red, such as "u □ v ●". The display mode is such that the "u" LED is turned on in red and the "v" LED is turned off, such as "v □", and when the number of holds is "3", both LEDs are turned on, such as "u ● v ●". The display mode can be set to be lit in red, and when the number of holds is "4" (upper limit number), both LEDs can be lit in green as in "u ▲ v ▲".

The variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 28. In the normal symbol display 42, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable time for a predetermined time and then stopped, and the stop-displayed normal symbol (stop symbol) notifies the result of the normal symbol hit / fail determination based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28. .. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is one normal symbol selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols by the judgment of whether or not the normal symbol is correct. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (hit normal symbol), an auxiliary game is performed in which the second starting port 21 is opened in an opening pattern according to the current game state. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol display 42 is composed of two LEDs of "st", and displays a normal symbol according to the result of the normal symbol hit / fail determination depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, when the result of the normal symbol hit / fail judgment is a hit, the hit normal symbol with both LEDs lit is stopped and displayed, such as "s ■ t ■" (for example, ■: lit, □: turned off). .. Further, when the result of the judgment of whether or not the normal symbol is correct is incorrect, the incorrect normal symbol in the mode in which only the LED of "t" is lit, such as "s □ t ■", is displayed. It should be noted that the off-normal symbol is not a specific ordinary symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is executed for a predetermined fluctuation time, and the fluctuation display mode is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately turned on and off. be. As for the stop display of the normal symbol, the stop display time is set in the same manner as the stop display of the special symbol.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes through the gate 28, various information (also referred to as "acquired information" or "predetermined information") such as a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is correct is acquired based on the passage. Then, the various acquired information is stored as a normal figure hold in the normal figure hold storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. An upper limit is set for the number of normal figure reservations that can be stored in the normal figure hold storage unit, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4". The normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the normal figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the normal symbol hold means to determine the random number for determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not corresponding to the normal symbol hold, and to execute the variable display of the ordinary symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variation display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be executed immediately at the time of the passage, that is, when the variation display of the normal symbol is being executed or the auxiliary game is being executed. Even so, it is possible to reserve the right to determine whether or not a normal symbol is correct (variable display of a normal symbol) for the passage of a predetermined number up to a predetermined number.

The number of the normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit is displayed on the normal figure hold indicator 44. Specifically, the normal figure hold indicator 44 is composed of two LEDs of "qr", and displays the number of normal figure hold by turning on the LEDs according to the number of normal figure hold. be. For example, when the number of holds is "0", both LEDs are turned off, such as "q □ r □" (for example, □: turn off, ●: turn on red, ▲: turn on green), and the number of holds is set. When is "1", the display mode can be such that the LED of "q" is turned off and the LED of "r" is turned on in red, such as "q □ r ●". Further, the number of holds "2 to 4" is also defined in the same manner as in the first special figure hold indicator 43a. The number of normal figure reservations that can be stored in the normal figure reservation storage unit does not have to be "4", and may be any of "1" to "3", and the normal figure reservation storage unit may be stored. It is also possible not to provide (set the number of memorable normal map reservations to "0").

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 5. In this embodiment, as the main control board related to the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the main control board 80 that controls the game progress and the game profit such as the special symbol hit / miss judgment, the normal symbol hit / miss judgment, and the transition of the game state (“main” A control unit, a "main control unit", or a game control unit) and a sub-control board 90 ("sub-control unit", "sub-control unit") that controls an effect to be executed as the game progresses. Alternatively, it is also referred to as an “effect control unit”), a payout control board 110 (also referred to as a “payout control unit”) that controls the payout of the game ball, and an effect symbol 8 and an effect display displayed on the image display device 7. An image control board 100 (also referred to as an "image control unit" or a "display control unit") for controlling the display of a symbol displayed on the device 102 and an effect first special figure hold display 103a or the like is provided.

As shown in FIG. 2, a main control board storage case for storing the main control board 80 is provided at a substantially central portion on the rear surface side (back surface side) of the pachinko gaming machine 1. An image control board or the like storage case containing the voice control board 106, the lamp control board 107, and the image control board 100 is provided above the main control board case, and a sub control board is provided on the image control board or the like storage case. A sub-control board storage case for storing 90 is provided. Further, a payout control board case for accommodating the payout control board is provided on the lower left side of the main control board case, and a power supply board case for accommodating the power supply board 109 is provided on the right side thereof.

A game control one-chip microcomputer (also referred to as a "game control microcomputer") 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko game machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits / receives data (information) to / from another board or the like via the input / output circuit 87 (I / O port unit). The input / output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81. Further, the ROM may be externally attached. The RAM of the game control microcomputer 81 is provided with the above-mentioned special figure holding storage unit (first special figure holding storage unit) and the normal drawing holding storage unit. Further, a storage area for use for various flags and various counting counters is secured at a predetermined address of the RAM (main control RAM) of the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81).

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via the relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input to the main control board 80 from each sensor, and a signal is output to each solenoid from the main control board 80. Specifically, as the sensors, the first start port sensor 20a, the second start port sensor 21a, the gate sensor 28a, the first large winning opening sensor 30a, the second large winning opening sensor 35a, the specific area sensor 39a, and the general winning. The mouth sensor 27a is connected. These various sensors are also referred to as "game ball detecting means".

The first start port sensor 20a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 20. The second start port sensor 21a is provided in the second start port 21 and detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 21. The gate sensor 28a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first large winning opening sensor 30a is provided in the first large winning opening 30 and detects a game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 30. The second large winning opening sensor 35a is provided in the second large winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 35. The specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39 in the second special winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39. The general winning opening sensor 27a is provided in each general winning opening 27 and detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 27. When these sensors detect a game ball, the detection signal is input to the main control board 80, and in response to this, the game control microcomputer 81 transmits a corresponding command (ball entry command, etc.) to the sub control board 90.

Further, as the solenoids, the second starting port solenoid 24, the first winning opening solenoid 33, the second winning opening solenoid 38, and the movable piece solenoid 34 are connected. These various solenoids are also referred to as "driving means". The second starting port solenoid 24 is for driving the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22. The first prize-winning port solenoid 33 is for driving the opening / closing member 32 of the first prize-winning device 31. The second prize-winning port solenoid 38 is for driving the opening / closing member 37 of the second prize-winning device 36. The movable piece solenoid 34 drives a movable piece (not shown) that functions as a distribution member for distributing the game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 35 into a specific area 39 or a non-specific area (not shown). It is for doing.

Further, the main control board 80 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special symbol hold indicator 43a, a normal symbol hold indicator 44, and a round indicator 45. , The game status indicator 46, the launch direction indicator 47, and the hit indicator 48 are connected. The display control of the main display 40 including each of these displays is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. On the payout control board 110, a payout device 120 for paying out prize balls and rental balls and a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and stored in an inserted prepaid card (game value storage medium) or the like). (Those that enable ball lending based on the information provided) are connected. A launch device 112 is connected to the payout control board 110 via a launch control board 111 (also referred to as a “launch control unit”). The launcher 112 includes a launch handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 110 is mounted with a payout control one-chip microcomputer (also referred to as a “payout control microcomputer”) 116 that controls the payout of game balls according to a predetermined program. The payout control microcomputer 116 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the payout of game balls, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. The payout control microcomputer 116 drives the payout motor 121 of the payout device 120 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and the signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 via the input / output circuit 117. Then, the prize balls and rental balls are paid out. The game balls to be paid out are detected by the payout sensors 122 and 123 for counting. Further, when the player operates the launch handle 60 of the launch device 112, the touch switch 114 detects the player's contact with the launch handle 60, and the launch volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the launch handle 60. do. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven and controlled so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115. In this embodiment, the number of game balls that the launcher 112 can continuously launch by driving the launch motor 113 is about 100 in one minute.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection capable of only transmitting a signal from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90.

As shown in FIG. 5, on the sub-control board 90, a production control one-chip microcomputer (also referred to as “effect control microcomputer”) 91 that controls the production of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a predetermined program is mounted. .. The effect control microcomputer 91 is responsible for overall effect control when executing various effects, and functions as an “effect control means”. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. .. The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits / receives data to / from another board or the like via the input / output circuit 95. The input / output circuit 95 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 91, and the ROM may be externally attached. Further, a storage area for use for various flags and various counting counters is secured at a predetermined address of the RAM (effect control RAM) of the sub-control board 90 (effect control microcomputer 91).

The image control board 100, the voice control board 106, and the lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub control board 90. The sub-control board 90 (sub-control unit), the image control board 100 (image control unit), the sound control board 106 (sound control unit), and the lamp control board 107 (lamp control unit) can be displayed according to the game situation. It functions as an effect executing means for causing various effects such as sound effect and lamp effect (light effect) to be executed by the corresponding effect device or member (effect means).

The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub-control board 90 is used in the CPU of the image control one-chip microcomputer (also referred to as “image control microcomputer”) 101 of the image control board 100 based on the command received from the main control board 80. , The display control of the image display device 7, the effect display 102, and the effect first special figure hold display 103a is performed. The RAM of the image control board 100 is a memory for developing image data. The ROM of the image control board 100 contains still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols, hold symbols, etc.). And image data such as background images are stored. The image control microcomputer 101 reads image data from the ROM based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, the display control is executed based on the read image data.

The effect display 102 is composed of two LEDs, performs variable display and stop display in accordance with the variable display and stop display of the effect symbol 8, and the effect symbol 8 is turned on / off or a combination of colors of the two LEDs. Is stopped and displayed in a display mode showing the display result (result of the special symbol winning / failing judgment). Further, the effect 1st special figure holding display 103a is also composed of two LEDs in the same manner. Then, by turning on / off the two LEDs or combining colors, the effect 1st special figure hold indicator 103a displays the number of holds displayed in the 1st effect hold display area 9c and the 1st special figure hold indicator 43a. The display is controlled in a display mode indicating the same number of holds as the number of holds to be held. These indicators are provided to display the character symbol on substantially the entire display screen 7a (effect symbol display unit), or to operate the movable decorative member 14 to display the effect symbol display area 7b (effect symbol) of the display screen 7a. This is because by covering the display unit), a part or all of the effect symbol display unit and the first effect hold display unit may become invisible. A VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided in place of or in addition to the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effects, and the like from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Acoustic data such as voice and music output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90. A CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 106, or the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the CPU of the image control board 100 may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM of the image control board 100.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines the light emission pattern data (data for determining lighting / extinguishing, light emitting color, etc.) of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 based on the command received from the main control board 80. (Also referred to as lamp data) is determined from the data stored in the ROM, and lighting control of lamps (LEDs) such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 is performed via the lamp control board 107.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 drives an electric drive source such as a motor or a solenoid connected to the lamp control board 107 via a relay board 108 based on a command received from the main control board 80 to drive a movable decorative member. 14 is operated. As described above, the movable decorative member 14 is a movable so-called gimmick provided in the center decorative body 10 (behind the decorative member 13). The effect control microcomputer 91 determines operation pattern data (also referred to as “drive data”) for operating the movable decorative member 14 in a predetermined operation mode from the data stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90. , The operation of the movable decorative member 14 is controlled based on the determined operation pattern data. A CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may execute lamp lighting control or operation control of the movable decorative member 14. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and the data related to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

The sub-control board 90 includes a first effect button detection switch 63c that detects that the first effect button 63a has been operated, and a second effect button detection switch 63d that detects that the second effect button 63b has been operated. , Are connected. When the first effect button 63a is operated, the switch signal (also referred to as "detection signal") of the first effect button detection switch 63c is turned on and input to the sub-control board 90, and the operation of the first effect button 63a is performed. When it is solved, the detection signal is turned off and input to the sub-control board 90. When the second effect button 63b is operated, the detection signal of the second effect button detection switch 63c is turned on and input to the sub-control board 90, and when the operation of the second effect button 63b is released, the detection signal is output. It is turned off and input to the sub-control board 90. It should be noted that one or both of the first effect button detection switch 63c and the second effect button detection switch 63d is also referred to as an "effect button detection switch". Further, the first effect button detection switch 63c is also referred to as a "first operation detection means", and the second effect button detection switch 63d is also referred to as a "second operation detection means", and the first effect button detection switch 63c and One or both of the second effect button detection switch 63d is also referred to as "operation detection means".

Next, the control related to the hit / fail determination in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, "big hit", "small hit", and "missing" are set as the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination. At the time of a big hit, the "big hit symbol" (first specific identification information, first specific mode) is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41, and at the time of a small hit, the "small hit symbol" (second specific mode) is displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. The specific identification information (second specific mode) is stopped and displayed, and when it is off, the "off symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. When it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit, a "special game" is executed in which the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35 is opened with an opening pattern according to the type of the special symbol displayed as stopped. .. Among the special games, the special game executed as a big hit is also called "big hit game" or "first special game", and the special game executed as a small hit is called "small hit game" or. Also called "second special game".

There are multiple types of hits in this embodiment. That is, as shown in FIGS. 6 (A) to 6 (D), there are "special figure 1 big hits A and B" as the hit type of the first special symbol (special figure 1), and the second special symbol (special figure 2). There are "special figure 2 big hit A, B" and "special figure 2 small hit A, B" as hit types, and stop symbols (big hit symbol, small hit symbol) corresponding to each hit type are provided. The first big winning opening 30 is opened in the special figure 1 big hit and the special drawing 2 big hit, and the second big winning opening 35 is opened in the special figure 2 small hit. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first special symbol is not provided with a small hit (special figure 1 small hit), and only the second special symbol is provided with a small hit (special figure 2 small hit). However, a special figure 1 small hit may be provided.

Special figures 1 jackpots A and B are jackpots that can occur when the gaming state is in the non-time saving state and in the time saving state (see FIGS. 6A and 6B). The jackpot game performed by the occurrence of a jackpot is composed of a plurality of rounds in which the first jackpot 30 is opened. The time saving state means a gaming state in which the variable time shortening function (also referred to as "time saving function") for special symbols and normal symbols is activated, and the non-time saving state means that the time saving function does not operate. It means a gaming state (also referred to as a "normal gaming state" or a "normal state"). In this embodiment, when the time saving function is activated, the opening extension function for extending / increasing the opening time and the number of times of opening when the second starting port 21 is opened is also activated. Details of the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described later.

In each of the special figure 1 jackpots A and B, the number of rounds is "5", the number of times the first jackpot 30 is opened in each round of 1R to 5R is "1", and the opening time is "25 seconds". (Also referred to as "5R jackpot"), a game ball can be easily entered into the first winning opening 30 in each round. Further, both the special figures 1 big hits A and B are big hits that set the game state after the big hit game to a time saving state, that is, a big hit that activates the fluctuation time shortening function (time saving function). In the following, the jackpot that sets the gaming state after the jackpot game to the time saving state (the jackpot that triggers the start of operation of the fluctuation time shortening function) is also referred to as the "time saving jackpot", and the gaming state after the jackpot game ends is not defined. A jackpot that sets the time saving state (normal state) (a jackpot that does not trigger the start of operation of the fluctuation time shortening function) is also called a "non-time saving jackpot". In addition, the special figure 1 jackpots A and B are also referred to as "5R time saving jackpots".

Special figures 2 jackpots A and B are jackpots that can occur when the gaming state is in the non-time saving state and when the game state is in the time saving state (see FIGS. 6A and 6B). Special Figure 2 Big hits A and B are big hits with the number of rounds being "10", the number of times the first big winning opening 30 is opened in each round of 1R to 10R is "1 time", and the opening time is "25 seconds". (Also referred to as "10R jackpot"), a game ball can be easily entered into the first winning opening 30 in each round. Of the special figure 2 big hits A and B, the special figure 2 big hit A is also a "non-time saving big hit" (also referred to as "10R non-time saving big hit"), and the special figure 2 big hit B is a "time saving big hit" ("10R". It is also called "time saving jackpot").

Special FIGS. 2 Small hits A and B are small hits that can occur when the gaming state is in the non-time saving state and when the game state is in the time saving state (see FIGS. 6C and 6D). Special figures 2 small hits A and B are small hits in which the number of times the second large winning opening 35 is opened is "1 time" and the opening time is "1.8 seconds". In the small hit (small hit game), the number of times the big winning opening is opened is not simply the number of rounds but the number of times it is opened. The special figure 2 small hit A is a small hit that generates a "9R non-time saving big hit" when at least one of the game balls that has entered the second big winning opening 35 in the small hit game passes through V. On the other hand, the special figure 2 small hit B is a small hit that generates a "9R time saving big hit" when at least one of the game balls that has entered the second big winning opening 35 in the small hit game passes through V. In both the 9R non-time saving jackpot and the 9R time saving jackpot, the number of rounds is "9", the number of times the first big winning opening 30 is opened in each round of 1R to 9R is "1 time", and the opening time is "25 seconds". It is a big hit (also referred to as "9R big hit"), and a game ball can easily enter the first big winning opening 30 in each round. The big hit generated by passing V in the small hit game is also referred to as "V big hit" or "big hit via small hit".

As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, the distribution rate (distribution ratio) to each hit when the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination is a hit is as follows according to the gaming state at the time of hit occurrence. It is stipulated as. That is, in the non-time saving state, when the result of the first special symbol hit / fail judgment (special figure 1 hit / fail judgment) is a big hit, the special figure 1 big hit A (10R time saving big hit) is 4%, and the special figure 1 big hit B (5R time saving big hit). ) Is 96%. Further, in the non-time saving state, when the result of the second special symbol hit / fail judgment (special figure 2 hit / fail judgment) is a big hit, the special figure 2 big hit A (10R non-time saving big hit) is 100%, and the special figure 2 big hit B (10R time saving). (Big hit) is 0%, and if the result of the special figure 2 hit / fail judgment is a small hit, the special figure 2 small hit A (small hit that can generate a 9R non-time saving big hit) is 100%, and the special figure 2 small hit B (small hit that can generate 9R time saving big hit) is 0%.

On the other hand, in the time saving state, when the result of the special figure 1 hit / fail determination is a big hit, the special figure 1 big hit A (10R time saving big hit) is 4%, and the special figure 1 big hit B (5R time saving big hit) is 96%. That is, when the result of the special figure 1 hit / fail determination is a big hit, the distribution rate of the big hit type is the same in the non-state state and the time saving state. In addition, in the time saving state, when the result of the special figure 2 hit / fail judgment is a big hit, the special figure 2 big hit A (10R non-time saving big hit) is 0%, and the special figure 2 big hit B (10R time saving big hit) is 100%. When the result of the special figure 2 hit / fail judgment is a small hit, the special figure 2 small hit A (small hit that can generate a 9R non-time saving big hit) is 0%, and the special figure 2 small hit B (a small hit that can generate a 9R time saving big hit) is possible. Small hit) is 100%.

Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, among the jackpots that can occur when the gaming state is the non-time saving state (normal state), only the special figure 2 jackpot A is the non-time saving jackpot, and other The big hit, that is, the special figure 1 big hits A and B are both time-saving big hits (see FIG. 6 (A)). Further, the special figure 2 small hit A that can occur when the gaming state is in the non-time saving state is a small hit that can generate a non-time saving big hit (see FIG. 6C). Therefore, when the special figure 1 big hit A or the special figure 1 big hit B occurs in the non-time saving state, the gaming state after the big hit game is always in the time saving state. On the other hand, when the special figure 2 big hit A occurs in the non-time saving state and when the big hit occurs via the special figure 2 small hit A, the game state does not shift to the time saving state after the big hit game, and the big hit It will be in a non-time saving state even after the game.

On the other hand, the big hits that can occur when the game state is the time saving state, that is, the special figure 1 big hits A and B and the special figure 2 big hit B are all time saving big hits (see FIG. 6B). ). Further, the special figure 2 small hit B that can occur when the game state is the time saving state is a small hit that can generate the time saving big hit (see FIG. 6D). Therefore, when a big hit (either special figure 1 big hit A or B or special figure 2 big hit B) occurs in the time saving state, or when a big hit occurs via the special figure 2 small hit B, the big hit game The later game state will always be the time saving state (the time saving state will continue).

When the result of the special figure 1 hit / fail judgment is a big hit, a 5R big hit (special figure 1 big hit B) is more likely to occur than a 10R big hit (special figure 1 big hit A). On the other hand, if the result of the special figure 2 hit / fail judgment is a big hit, a 10R big hit (special figure 2 big hit A or special figure 2 big hit B) occurs.
Special Figure 2 When the result of the hit / fail judgment is a small hit and becomes a V big hit, a 9R big hit occurs. Therefore, from the viewpoint of the amount of profit (prize ball amount) that can be obtained by a big hit, the special figure 2 hit / fail judgment (variation display of special figure 2) is more important than the special figure 1 hit / fail judgment (variation display of special figure 1). It can be said that this is more advantageous for the player.

In addition, when the result of the special figure 1 hit / fail judgment is a big hit in the non-time saving state, the big hit becomes a time saving big hit. On the other hand, if the result of the special figure 2 hit / fail judgment is a big hit in the non-time saving state, the big hit becomes a non-time saving big hit, and the result of the special figure 2 hit / fail judgment becomes a small hit in the non-time saving state and becomes a V big hit. Even if it becomes, the V jackpot becomes a non-time saving jackpot. Therefore, in the non-time saving state, it is more advantageous for the player to execute the special figure 1 hit / fail judgment (variation display of special figure 1) than to execute the special figure 2 hit / fail judgment (variation display of special figure 2). I can say.

Here, the game specifications of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be briefly described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the frequency at which the game ball enters the second starting port 21 in the non-time saving state (normal state) is lower than that in the time saving state, so that the player is in the non-time saving state. When advancing the game at, the player will hit left and aim to enter the first starting port 20. That is, the game is mainly advanced based on the determination of whether or not the special figure 1 is correct (variation display of the special figure 1). If the result of the special figure 1 hit / fail judgment is a big hit (special figure 1 big hit A or special figure 1 big hit B) in this non-time saving state, the big hit is a time saving big hit, so after the big hit game related to the big hit is completed. The game state of is shortened. In the time saving state, the frequency of the game ball entering the second starting port 21 is higher than in the normal state (the frequency of entering the second starting port is higher than the frequency of entering the first starting port). Therefore, when the player advances the game in a short time state, he / she hits right and aims to enter the second starting port 21. That is, the game is mainly advanced based on the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 is correct (variation display of the special figure 2). As described above, the big hit of the special figure 2 is not provided with the 5R big hit that can occur in the special figure 1, but is provided with the 9R big hit and the 10R big hit via the small hit. Considering the profit (amount of prize balls) that the player can obtain, the special feature based on the entry into the first starting port 20 is based on the entry into the second starting opening 21 rather than the big hit in the hit / fail judgment. FIG. 2 It can be said that it is advantageous for the player to get a big hit (including a V big hit) in the hit / fail judgment. Therefore, during the operation of the opening extension function (that is, the time saving state) in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 increases, the game can be advanced more advantageously than the non-time saving state in which the opening extension function does not operate. Therefore, the player expects to play in a short time state (right-handed).

Further, as will be described in detail later, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with a special symbol winning / failing random number that takes a value in the range of "0 to 65535" (see FIG. 7 (A)). The jackpot determination values in the hit / fail judgment of FIG. 1 and the hit / fail judgment of the special figure 2 are “20001 to 20205”, and the small hit judgment values in the hit / fail judgment of the special figure 2 are “30001 to 63940” (see FIG. 8 (A)). That is, the jackpot probability is "1 / 319.7" (about "1/320"), and the small hit probability is "1 / 1.93". For this reason, in the time-saving state in which the game is mainly advanced based on the judgment of whether or not the special figure 2 is correct, the special figure 2 small hit (special figure 2 small hit B) is generated with a high probability (probability of about "1/2"). Fig. 2 The main purpose of the game is to generate a V big hit triggered by a small hit. Then, when the variation display of the special symbol in the time-saving state is executed a predetermined number of times without the big hit or the V-big hit occurring in the time-saving state, the game state returns to the non-time-saving state.

Of the random numbers "0 to 65535" (predetermined information) for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not, the jackpot determination value "20001 to 20205" and the small hit determination value "30001 to 63940" are also referred to as "specific information", and the jackpot determination is made. A value other than the value and the small hit judgment value, that is, the deviation judgment value is also referred to as "non-specific information". Further, among the specific information, the big hit determination value is also referred to as "first specific information", and the small hit determination value is also referred to as "second specific information".

Here, in this embodiment, the hold that can be stored in the special figure hold storage unit is limited to the special figure 1 hold, and as will be described later, the variable display of the second special symbol is prioritized over the variable display of the first special symbol. And execute it. Therefore, for example, when the jackpot game ends in the state where the first special figure hold exists and the time saving state is started thereafter, the game ball enters the second starting port 21 at approximately the same time as the start. If it does not ball, it will start from the digestion of the first special symbol hold (variable display of the first special symbol). In this way, a situation in which the game in the time-saving state is started from the digestion of the first special figure hold (variation display of the first special symbol) can occur, for example, by subtracting the special figure 1 jackpot in the non-time-saving state. It is conceivable that the time is shortened, that is, the so-called "first hit" is subtracted and the time is shortened. In particular, in the non-time saving state, as described above, the game ball is inserted into the first starting port 20 to advance the game mainly based on the special figure 1 hit / fail judgment (variation display of special figure 1). At the beginning of the transition from the time saving state to the time saving state, it is quite possible to start from the digestion of the first special symbol hold (variation display of the first special symbol).

In this regard, in this embodiment, since the special figure 1 jackpots A and B are both time-saving jackpots, the jackpot game ends in the state where the first special figure hold exists, and the first in the time-saving state following this. Even if the result of the variable display is a big hit, starting from the variable display of the special symbol, the big hit is a 100% time saving big hit. For this reason, even if the special figure 1 jackpot is drawn immediately after shifting to the time saving state, there is no possibility that it will return to the non-time saving state (normal state), so it was decided to shift to the time saving state. Nevertheless, it is unlikely that the time-saving state will end and the state will return to the non-time-saving state (normal state) (fall) without aiming for the occurrence of the V big hit triggered by the special figure 2 small hit. As described above, in this embodiment, when the game shifts to the time-saving state after the first hit in the non-time-saving state (normal state), the game in the time-saving state aiming at the V big hit triggered by the special figure 2 small hit can be performed as much as possible. Therefore, it is difficult for the player's expectation and tension for the game, which has been increased by the shift to the time saving state, to be impaired.

Further, in this embodiment, even if a special figure 2 big hit or a special figure 2 small hit triggers a V big hit in the non-time saving state, only "non-time saving big hit" exists in these big hits, and in the non-time saving state, there is only a "non-time saving big hit". Special Figure 1 Unless a big hit occurs, the time saving state will not be entered. Therefore, contrary to the main purpose (original playability) of the game in the game state in the non-time saving state, the game ball is allowed to enter the second starting port 21 to determine whether or not the game is correct in Special Figure 2 (Special Figure 2). Even if it aims at (variable display), it does not have any advantage for the player. As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the act of inserting the gaming ball into the second starting port 21 (the act of impairing the original game playability) is suppressed in a non-time saving state.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the determination of whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a miss (special symbol hit / fail determination) is performed based on a "special symbol hit / fail determination random number" (also referred to as "win / fail determination information"). Then, when the result of the hit / fail judgment is a big hit, the judgment of the big hit type is performed based on the "random number for determining the big hit type" (also referred to as "random number for determining the big hit symbol" or "information for determining the big hit symbol"). , The determination of the small hit type in the case of a small hit is performed based on the "random number for determining the small hit type" (also referred to as "random number for determining the small hit symbol" or "information for determining the small hit symbol"). In the special symbol hit / fail judgment, it is first determined whether or not it is a big hit, and when it is not determined as a big hit, it is determined whether or not it is a small hit, and when it is not determined as a small hit, that is, when it is neither a big hit nor a small hit. It will be out of the way.

As shown in FIG. 7 (A), the random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not takes a value in the range of "0 to 65535", and the random number for determining the big hit type takes a value in the range of "0 to 199", and the small hit type The determination random number takes a value in the range of "0 to 199". In addition, the random numbers (predetermined information) acquired based on the entry into the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 include a random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct, a random number for determining the jackpot type, and a random number for determining the small hit type. In addition, there is a "variable pattern random number" (also referred to as "variable pattern information"). The fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time, and takes a value in the range of "0 to 198". Further, the random numbers acquired based on the passage of the gate 28 include the random numbers for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct as shown in FIG. 7 (B). The random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct is a random number for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the second starting port 21 (determination of whether or not the normal symbol is correct), and takes a value in the range of "0 to 65535".

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of gaming states depending on the combination in which each function of the fluctuation time shortening function and the opening extension function with respect to the special symbol and the normal symbol is activated or inactive. Since the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is a mixed type of 1 type and 2 types, it does not have a probability variation function for a special symbol. Further, in this embodiment, the probability fluctuation function for a normal symbol is not provided. However, it may be configured to have a probability variation function for a normal symbol.

In the time saving state in which the fluctuation time shortening function for the special symbol is activated and in the non-time saving state in which the fluctuation time shortening function is not operated, the hit / fail judgment is performed using the hit determination table shown in FIG. 8 (A). Specifically, the probability of being judged as a big hit (big hit probability) in the special symbol hit / fail judgment is "1 / 319.7" for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol. In addition, the probability of being judged as a small hit in the special symbol hit / fail judgment (small hit probability) is "1 / 1.93" for the second special symbol, and it is judged as a small hit for the first special symbol. There is no. That is, the first special symbol has no small hit, and the second special symbol has a small hit. In principle, the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner when it is in the non-time saving state. In the non-time saving state, the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol is mainly performed to generate a big hit (time saving big hit) of the first special symbol. This is because the main purpose of the game is to shift the game state to the time saving state with the jackpot as an opportunity. In addition, in principle, the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner when the time is shortened, and in the time shortened state, the validity of the second special symbol is mainly judged and the special symbol has a high probability (about 1/2 probability in this example). This is because the main purpose of the game is to generate two small hits and repeatedly generate V big hits triggered by the small hits. In the small hit game related to the special figure 2 small hit, the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 is 1.8 seconds, which is shorter than the big hit game, so that the game ball is always the second big. The ball does not always enter the winning opening 35, and even if the ball enters the second major winning opening 35, the game ball does not always pass through the specific area 39. For this reason, when the game ball does not enter the second large winning opening 35 in the small hit game related to the special figure 2 small hit, or the game ball entering the second large winning opening 35 does not pass through the specific area 39. The case is substantially equivalent to a disengagement.

Further, in the time saving state, the average value of the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the confirmation display time) is shorter than the average value of the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the non-time saving state. That is, in the time saving state, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern table defined so that the fluctuation pattern having the short fluctuation time is selected more often than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 9). .. As a result, in the time-saving state, it is possible to display the fluctuation of the special symbol in a short time and aim for a hit under the smooth progress of the game.

The variable time shortening function for ordinary symbols operates in synchronization with the variable time shortening function for special symbols. That is, the function of shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol operates in the time saving state of the special symbol, and does not operate in the non-time saving state. In the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-time-saving state. In this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 10 seconds in the non-time saving state, but is 0.5 seconds in the time saving state (see FIG. 8E). Further, in this embodiment, the hit / fail judgment of the normal symbol is performed using the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. 8 (D) in the time-saving state and the non-time-saving state. The probability of hitting a normal symbol (probability of hitting a normal symbol) is "1 / 1.004", and a hit of a normal symbol occurs with a high probability in both the time-saving state and the non-time-saving state. Can be done. Further, in the time saving state, the opening time of the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state. That is, the opening time extension function of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) is activated.

Specifically, when the result of the normal symbol winning / failing determination is successful in the non-time saving state, the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 performs an opening operation of 50 ms (0.05 seconds) once, and the second starting port 21 becomes a pole. Since it is only opened for a short time (for a moment) (opened for a short time), it is unlikely that the game ball enters the second starting port 21 at this time. On the other hand, when the result of the normal symbol winning / failing determination is successful in the time saving state, the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 performs the opening operation once for 5500 ms (5.5 seconds), and during that time, the second starting port 21 is opened. (Long opening), a plurality of game balls can easily enter the second starting port 21 during one opening operation (within the operating time) of the movable member 23. Therefore, in the time saving state, the second starting port 21 is in a state of being substantially opened, and the game ball may enter the second starting port 21 at a high frequency.

In the time saving state, in addition to the opening time extending function, the opening number increasing function that increases the number of times the second starting port 21 is opened is larger than that in the non-time saving state may be activated. For example, the opening operation of the movable member 23 based on the contact of a normal symbol can be configured to be performed once in the non-time saving state and three times in the time saving state. It also refers to either one or both of the opening time extension function and the opening frequency increasing function, and is also simply referred to as an "opening extension function". Further, in the time saving state, the probability fluctuation function for the normal symbol may be activated. For example, the probability of hitting a normal figure in the non-time saving state can be set to "1/10", and the probability of hitting a normal figure in the time saving state can be set to "1 / 1.004", which is the same as the probability of hitting a normal figure in this embodiment. Is.

Under the condition that the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol and the opening extension function of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) are operating (that is, the time saving state), these functions are not operating (that is, the time saving state). That is, the second starting port 21 is opened more frequently than in the non-time saving state), and the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 21 is higher (this is also referred to as “high frequency state”). As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of launched balls, becomes high. Therefore, the state in which these functions are operating is referred to as a "high base state", and the state in which these functions are not operating is referred to as a "low base state". In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls you have. A function that generates such a high base state can also be called a "high base generation function".

The high base state (high frequency state) is at least one of the fluctuation time shortening function and the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol, the opening time extending function of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21), and the opening number increasing function. It suffices that the operation of the function makes it easier for the second starting port to be opened (the frequency of ball entry is higher) than when the function is not operating. Further, the high base state may be controlled independently without being accompanied by the time saving state of the special symbol.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a time-saving jackpot occurs, the gaming state after the jackpot game ends is a time-saving state and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is also referred to as a "time saving and high base state". In the time saving and high base state of this embodiment, (Condition 1) the fluctuation display of the special symbol of the specified number of fluctuations (predetermined number of times) is executed, and (Condition 2) the fluctuation display of the specified number of fluctuations is completed. One of the conditions that the big hit game is executed by winning once, and (condition 3) the small hit game is executed by winning once per small hit by the time the fluctuation display of the specified number of fluctuations is completed. It ends when (end condition) is satisfied.

In this embodiment, the number of fluctuations of the special symbol (specified number of fluctuations) at which the time-saving high base state ends is defined by the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol. There is. Specifically, a total of "10 times", which is the number of times of variation display of the first special symbol "8 times" and the number of times of variation display of the second special symbol "2 times", is set as the end condition of the time saving high base state ("time saving end"). It is also referred to as "condition"). Then, the variation display of the first special symbol is executed eight times before the variation display of the second special symbol is executed twice, or the second special is executed eight times before the variation display of the first special symbol is executed eight times. When the variation display of the symbol is executed twice, the time saving high base state ends. In this way, it is the time-saving height related to the pachinko gaming machine 1 that defines the number of times the variation of the second special symbol, which is the end condition of the time-saving and high-based state, is less than the number of times of variation of the first special symbol. This is because the playability of the base state (time saving state, high frequency state) is defined as the playability of aiming for a V jackpot in a short period of time. In particular, in this embodiment, the small hit probability of the second special symbol is set to "1 / 1.93" (about "1/2"), and the variation display number of the second special symbol is set to twice (as a time saving end condition). By setting the number of winnings of the small hit (the number of executions of the small hit game) to 1 (condition 1), the game performance in the time saving and high base state can be improved, and the V big hit and the continuation of the time saving and high base state can be continued. The gameplay is aimed at (1 special figure 2 small hit B). As a result, the player's expectation and tension for the game in the time-saving and high-based state are raised, and the interest of the time-saving and high-based state is enhanced.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a non-time-saving jackpot occurs, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is a non-time-saving state and a low base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is also referred to as a "non-time saving low base state". When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is played for the first time, the gaming state (in the initial state) after the power is turned on is a non-time saving low base state. In addition, when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39 during the small hit game executed by pulling the small hit (special figure 2 small hit B) in the time-saving high base state (when the V big hit does not occur). After the small hit game is completed, the game state becomes a non-time saving low base state (see condition 3 described above).

The "time saving high base state" is also simply referred to as "time saving state", "high base state" or "high frequency state", and the "non-time saving low base state" is simply referred to as "non-time saving state" or "low". Also called "base state" or "normal state".

In the high base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the right game area (right area) 3B by hitting the right side. The second starting port 21 (variable winning device 22) is configured so that a game ball flowing down the right game area 3B is easier to enter than a game ball flowing down the left game area 3A. Further, the gate 28 is arranged so that the game ball flowing down the left game area 3A cannot pass through and the game ball flowing down the right game area 3B can pass through. Then, in the high base state, the opening time of the second starting port 21 is longer than in the low base state, and the game ball is launched toward the left game area 3A to enter the first starting port 20. Rather than aiming, it is more likely that the ball is launched into the right game area 3B and aimed at entering the second starting port 21. Therefore, while passing the game ball through the gate 28, which normally triggers the execution of the symbol winning / failing determination, the game ball is hit right to enter the second starting port 21. As a result, in a high base state, it is advantageous for the player to hit the right side rather than to hit the left side because a large number of opportunities for starting and entering the ball can be obtained. In this state (high base state), the launch direction indicator 47 (also referred to as “first launch notification means”) whose display is controlled by the main control unit 80 is lit and controlled in a predetermined manner, and launches into the right game area. It is supposed to inform you of what to do. Further, in the present embodiment, since the game is performed by right-handed even in the big hit game and the small hit game, the launch direction indicator 47 is supposed to notify that the game should be launched to the right game area.

On the other hand, in the low base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the left game area (left area) 3A by hitting the left side. The first starting port 20 is configured so that a game ball flowing down the left game area 3A is easier to enter than a game ball flowing down the right game area 3B. The first starting port 20 may be arranged so that the game ball flowing down the right game area 3B cannot enter the ball, or may be arranged so that the ball can enter. When arranging so that the game ball flowing down the right game area 3B can enter, the player who fires the game ball toward the left game area 3A fires the game ball toward the right game area 3B. Rather, the possibility of the game ball entering the first starting port 20 is increased. Further, in the low base state, the opening time of the second start port 21 is shorter than in the high base state, so that the game ball is launched toward the right game area 3B and enters the second start port 21. The possibility of entering the starting port is higher when the game ball is launched toward the left game area 3A and aimed at entering the first starting port 20 than aiming at. As a result, in the low base state, it is more advantageous for the player to hit the left side to get the game ball into the first starting port 20 than to hit the right side. Is. In this state (low base state), the launch direction indicator 47, which is displayed and controlled by the main control unit 80, is lit (display controlled) in a predetermined mode different from that in the high base state, and is launched into the left game area. It shall inform you of what to do.

Specifically, the launch direction indicator 47 is composed of two LEDs of "yz", and indicates the launch direction by turning on the LEDs according to the game state. For example, in the low base state, it is possible to notify that the left game area should be fired as a display mode in which both LEDs are turned off, such as "y □ z □" (for example, □: off, ■: on). can. In addition, during the high base state and the execution of the hit game, it should be fired to the right game area as a display mode in which both LEDs are turned on, such as "y ■ z ■" (for example, □: off, ■: on). It is possible to notify that.

[Main control main processing]
Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 (control processing by the main control unit 80) will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 35. The counters, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. that appear in the following description are provided in the RAM of the main control board 80. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads out the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 10 from the ROM of the main control board 80 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, the initial setting is first performed (S101). In the initial settings, for example, stack settings, constant settings, interrupt time settings, CPU settings of the main control board 80, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) settings, and various flags, status, and counter resets. And so on. The initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". The initial setting (S101) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed after that.

Following the initial setting (S101), interrupts are disabled (S102), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S103) is executed. In the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the values of the various random number counters shown in FIG. 7 are updated by one. When the value of each random number counter reaches the upper limit, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0" or may be randomly changed. The updated random number counter values are sequentially stored in a predetermined updated value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the main control board 80.

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

[Interrupt processing]
Next, interrupt processing (S105) will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, in the interrupt processing (S105), the output processing (S201) is first executed. In the output process (S201), commands (control signals) set in the output buffer provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like. do. Examples of the command and the like output here include information on the game state, the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination, the symbol as a hit type (big hit symbol, small hit symbol), the fluctuation pattern, and the like. The command consists of, for example, 2 bytes of information. The upper 1 byte is information about the type of command, and the lower 1 byte is information about the content of the command.

In the input process (S202) performed after the output process (S201), various sensors (first start port sensor 20a, second start port sensor 21a, first large winning port sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. The detection signal detected by the 30a, the second large winning opening sensor 35a, the general winning opening sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 5) is read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as the winning ball information. Further, the detection signal from the lower plate full switch that detects the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as the lower plate full data.

The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S203) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of the various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. 7 is performed after the execution period of the timer interrupt processing (S105) and the other periods (after the end of the interrupt processing (S105)). It is performed both in the period until the next interrupt processing (S105) is started).

Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S203), the start port sensor detection process (S204), the normal symbol operation process (S205), the special symbol operation process (S206), the number of reserved balls (S207), which will be described later, and Execute the power failure monitoring process (S208). After that, other processing (S209) not deeply related to the present invention is executed to end the interrupt processing (S105). Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80, the main control main processes S102 to S104 are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 10), and when the interrupt pulse is input (about 4 msec). Later), interrupt processing (S105) is executed again. In the output process (S201) of the interrupt process (S105) executed again, the command or the like set in the output buffer of the RAM in the previous interrupt process (S105) is output.

[Starting port sensor detection process]
As shown in FIG. 12, in the start port sensor detection process (S204), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 28a (S301). .. If the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S301), proceed to S305, and if the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S301), the number of normal symbol hold balls (the number of normal symbol hold balls, Specifically, it is determined whether or not the number (value of the counter for counting the number of holdings of the normal figure) provided in the RAM has reached four (upper limit number) (S302).

If the number of normal symbol reserved balls has reached 4 (YES in S302), proceed to S305. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reserved balls has not reached four (NO in S302), "1" is added to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (S303), and the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304), the value (label-TRND-H, FIG. 7 (B)) of the random number counter for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct or not stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM is acquired. Then, the acquired random number value (acquired information) is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of ordinary symbol holding balls in the normal symbol holding storage unit provided in the RAM of the main control board 80.

In S305, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 20, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the first starting port sensor 20a (S305). If the game ball has not entered the first starting port 20 (NO in S305), the process proceeds to S310, and if the game ball has entered the first starting port 20 (YES in S305), the special figure 1 Whether the number of reserved balls (the number of 1st special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of 1st special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) has reached 4 (upper limit number). Whether or not it is determined (S306). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has reached four (YES in S306), the process proceeds to S310, and the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has not reached four (upper limit number), that is, Special Figure 1 If the number of reserved balls is less than 4 (NO in S306), "1" is added to the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 (S307).

Next, in S308, the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S308) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not, which is stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM, and the random number for determining the jackpot type. The value of the counter (label-TRND-AS), the value of the random number counter for determining the small hit type (label-TRND-KS), and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, FIG. 7 (A). ), And store the acquired random number values (acquisition information) in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved balls in the first special figure 1 in the reserved storage unit of the first special figure.

Next, in S309, the special figure 1 start entry command is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The special figure 1 start ball entry command is a command indicating that a game ball entry, that is, a special figure 1 start ball entry has occurred, which triggers the execution (start) of the variation display of the first special symbol. This special figure 1 start ball entry command includes information on the special figure 1 related random number acquired in S308, specifically, for example, the value of the acquired special symbol hit / miss judgment random number counter (special symbol hit / fail judgment random number value). Information indicating whether or not matches the jackpot judgment value (win / fail information), information indicating the value of the random number counter for determining the jackpot type (random number value for determining the jackpot type), the value of the variable pattern random number counter (variable pattern random number value) Information indicating that can be included. That is, so-called look-ahead information can be included. By analyzing the special figure 1 start-in ball command, the sub-control unit 90 determines whether or not the newly generated special figure 1 start-in ball is related to a big hit, and if it is a big hit, which type is the big hit. It is possible to specify whether or not the fluctuation pattern is. Such information is used, for example, to execute a notice effect (so-called look-ahead effect) by displaying a display mode of effect hold, displaying a predetermined advance notice image, a sound effect accompanying a start-in ball, and the like.

Next, in S310, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 21, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the second starting port sensor 21a (S310). When the game ball has not entered the second starting port 21 (NO in S310), when this process is completed without performing the processing after S311 and the game ball has entered the second starting port 21 (NO) YES in S310), and it is determined whether or not the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (executable) (S311). The determination of S311 is whether or not the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is currently displayed in a variable manner, and whether or not it is in a special game (during a big hit game or a small hit game). It is determined that the variable display of the second special symbol can be started when neither the first special symbol nor the second special symbol is in the variable display and the special game is not in progress. (YES in S311).

When it is determined in S311 that the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started (NO in S311), that is, the timing of entering the game ball into the second starting port 21 is the first special symbol or the second special symbol. If the variable display is in progress or the special game is in progress, the second start port entry command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S312), and this process is completed. The second start port entry command is a command for notifying the sub control unit 90 that a game ball has entered the second start port 21, and when it is impossible to start the variable display of the second special symbol. When the game ball enters the second starting port 21, that is, it is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 based on the ball entering the second starting port 21 following the execution (start) trigger of the variation display of the second special symbol. Will be done. The effect control microcomputer 91 is capable of executing the effect process according to the ball entering the second start port 21 based on the received second start port entry command. This will be described later.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S311 that the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (YES in S311), the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S313) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S313), the value of the special symbol hit / miss determination counter stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM is the same as in the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S308). (Label-TRND-A), value of random number counter for determining big hit type (label-TRND-AS), value of random number counter for determining small hit type (label-TRND-KS), and value of variable pattern random number counter (label-TRND-AS). TRND-T1) is acquired (that is, the random number values shown in FIG. 7A are acquired), and the acquired random number values are stored in the fluctuation information storage unit.

Next, in S314, the special figure 2 start / entry command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S314). The special figure 2 start ball entry command is a command indicating that an effective game ball entry that triggers the start (execution) of the variation display of the second special symbol, that is, the special figure 2 start ball entry has occurred. Similar to the above-mentioned special figure 1 start ball entry command, the special figure 2 start ball entry command can include various information related to the special figure 2 related random numbers acquired in S313. By analyzing the special figure 2 start-in ball command, the sub-control unit 90 determines whether or not the newly generated special figure 2 start-in ball is related to a big hit or a small hit, and if it is a big hit, the big hit. It is possible to specify which type is, which is the big hit type in the case of a small hit, which is the fluctuation pattern, and the like.

It should be noted that one or both of the special figure 1 start ball entry command and the special figure 2 start ball entry command may be simply referred to as a "start ball entry command".

[Public map operation processing]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal drawing operation process (S205) shown in FIG. 13 after the start port sensor detection process (S204). In the normal figure operation process (S205), the process related to the normal symbol display 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four stages, and "normal figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each stage. .. Then, when the normal figure operation status is "1" (YES in S401), the normal symbol standby process (S402) is performed, and when the normal figure operation status is "2" (NO in S401, S403). In (YES), normal symbol change processing (S404) is performed, and if the normal symbol operation status is "3" (NO for both S401 and S403, YES for S405), normal symbol confirmation processing (S406) is performed. , If the normal operation status is "4" (all of S401, S403, and S405 are NO), normal electric accessory processing (S407) is performed. The normal figure operation status is "1" by default.

[Normal symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 14, in the normal symbol standby process (S402), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (S501), and if it is "0" (YES in S501). This process is finished. On the other hand, if it is not "0" (NO in S501), the normal symbol hit / fail determination process described later is performed (S502), and then the normal symbol variation pattern selection process is performed (S503). In the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, referring to the normal symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 8 (E), if the game state is a time saving state, the normal symbol variation time is 0.5 seconds. Select. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time saving state, a normal symbol variation pattern having a normal symbol variation time of 10 seconds is selected. After finishing the normal symbol variation pattern selection process (S503), the normal symbol random number shift process (S504) described later is performed, and then the normal symbol variation start process (S505) is performed to finish the process. In the normal symbol variation start process, the variation display of the normal symbol is started according to the normal symbol variation pattern selected in S503, and the normal operation status is set to "2". Further, in the normal symbol change start process, a normal symbol change start command is set in order to notify the sub-control board 90 of the start of change of the normal symbol.

[Normal symbol hit / fail judgment process]
As shown in FIG. 15, in the normal symbol hit / miss determination process (S502), first, the value (label-TRND-H) of the normal symbol hit / miss determination random number counter stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit is read out (S601). Next, the normal symbol hit judgment table (hit judgment value "1 to 65250") shown in FIG. 8 (D) is used to determine whether the normal symbol is correct or not based on the value of the random number counter for determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not read in S601. S603). Next, in S605, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal figure hit / miss judgment (S603) is a hit (normal figure hit) (S605), and if it is wrong (NO in S605), the stop display is displayed as a normal symbol (normal). The out-of-drawing symbol) is determined (S606), and the process is completed. On the other hand, when it is determined in S605 that it is a hit (a hit in a normal figure) (YES in S605), a normal symbol (a symbol per normal figure) to be stopped and displayed is determined (S607), and the flag for hitting a normal figure is turned ON (S607). S608), finish the process.

[Ordinary symbol random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 16, in the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), first, the number of normal symbol reserved balls is decremented by 1 (S701). Next, the storage location of each Fuzu hold in the Fuzu hold storage unit is shifted by one to the side read from the current position (S702). Then, the address space, which is the storage location of the highest hold storage in the normal figure hold storage unit, is emptied (“0”), that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth hold of the normal figure is cleared to 0 (S703). ), Finish the process. In this way, the general map hold is digested in the order of hold.

[Processing during normal symbol change]
As shown in FIG. 17, in the normal symbol changing process (S404), it is first determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S801), and if not (NO in S801), S802 or later. This process is completed without performing the process. On the other hand, if the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (YES in S801), the normal symbol fluctuation stop command is set (S802), and the normal symbol operation status is set to "3" (S803). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the variable display of the normal symbol at the display result (hit normal symbol or out-of-order normal symbol) according to the judgment result of the random number for determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not (S804), this process is performed. To finish.

[Normal symbol confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 18, in the normal symbol determination process (S406), first, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol hit flag is ON (S901). If the normal map hit flag is not ON (NO in S901), the normal map operation status is set to "1" (S905), and this process ends. On the other hand, if the flag per normal figure is ON (YES in S901), it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON, that is, whether or not the time saving state is in progress (S902). As a result, if it is in the time saving state (YES in S902), the opening pattern in the time saving state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S903). As described above, the opening pattern in the time saving state is an opening pattern in which opening (long opening) for 5.5 seconds (5500 ms) is performed once. Therefore, "1" is set in the second start port opening counter that counts the number of times the second start port 21 is opened.

On the other hand, if it is in the non-time saving state (the time saving flag is OFF) (NO in S902), the opening pattern in the non-time saving state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) ( S906). As described above, the opening pattern in the non-time saving state is an opening pattern in which opening (short opening) for 0.05 seconds (50 ms) is performed once. Therefore, "1" is set in the second start port opening counter. Then, following the set of the open pattern (S903, S906), the normal figure operation status is set to "4" (S904), and this process is completed.

[Ordinary electric accessory processing]
As shown in FIG. 19, in the ordinary electric accessory processing (S407), first, it is determined whether or not the end flag per normal figure is ON (S1001). The hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second start port 21 has been completed in the auxiliary game executed as a hit.

If the end flag per normal figure is not ON (NO in S1001), it is determined whether or not the second starting port 21 is being opened (S1002). If it is not open (NO in S1002), it is determined whether or not the time (timing) to open the second starting port 21 has been reached (S1003), and if it has not been reached (NO in S1003), this process is completed as it is. If it reaches, the second starting port 21 is opened (S1004), and this process is completed. On the other hand, if the second starting port 21 is being opened (YES in S1002), has the time (timing) for closing the second starting port 21 been reached (that is, has the opening time of the second starting port 21 passed? Whether or not it is determined (S1005), if it has not been reached (NO in S1005), the main process is completed as it is, and if it has been reached (YES in S1005), the second starting port 21 is closed (closed) (S1006). ).

Next, the value of the second starting port opening counter is decremented by 1 in S1007 (S1007), and it is determined whether or not the value of the second starting port opening counter is "0" (S1008). If it is not "0" (NO in S1008), the process is finished as it is in order to open the second starting port 21 again. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S1008), the end processing for hitting the normal figure to end the auxiliary game is performed (S1009), and the end flag for hitting the normal figure is set (S1010) to end this process. In this embodiment, when the second starting port 21 is opened once (completed), it becomes "0" in both the time saving state and the non-time saving state.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S1001 that the end flag per normal figure is ON (YES in S1001), the opening operation of the second starting port 21 for the number of times set in S903 or S906 described above ends. Therefore, the end flag per normal figure is turned off (S1011), the flag per normal figure is turned off (S1012), the normal figure operation status is set to "1" (S1013), and this process is completed. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the normal symbol standby process (S402) is executed again as the normal symbol operation process (S205).

[Special figure operation processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the special figure operation process (S206) after the normal figure operation process (S205). In the special figure operation process (S206), as shown in FIG. 20, the processes related to the special symbol display 41 and the large prize device (first large prize device 31 and second large prize device 36) are divided into five stages, and these are divided into five stages. "Special figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4, 5" is assigned to each stage of. Then, when the special figure operation status is "1" (YES in S1101), the special symbol standby process (S1102) is performed, and when the special figure operation status is "2" (NO in S1101, S1103). In (YES), special symbol change processing (S1104) is performed, and if the special symbol operation status is "3" (NO for both S1101 and S1103, YES for S1105), special symbol confirmation processing (S1106) is performed. , If the special figure operation status is "4" (NO for S1101, S1103, S1105, YES for S1107), special electric accessory processing 1 (S1108) as a big hit game is performed, and the special figure operation status is If it is "5" (all of S1101, S1103, S1105, and S1107 are NO), special electric accessory processing 2 (S1109) as a small hit game is performed. The special figure operation status is "1" by default.

[Special symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 21, in the special symbol standby process (S1102), first, the memory of the random number counter value (random number acquired in Special Figure 2) acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 21 is fluctuating information storage. It is determined whether or not it is in the unit, that is, whether or not the special figure 2 related random number is acquired by the above-mentioned processing of S313 (S1200). As a result, when it is determined that the special figure 2 acquisition random number is not stored (the special figure 2 related random number is not acquired) (NO in S1200), whether or not the number of reserved balls in special figure 1 is "0" is determined. When the determination is made (S1201) and the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is "0" (YES in S1201), neither Special Figure 1 nor Special Figure 2 is in a situation of variable display, so the display of the image display device 7 It is determined whether or not the process of using the screen 7a as the standby screen (during the execution of the demo screen for waiting for customers) is in progress (S1211). Then, if the standby screen is being processed (YES in S1211), the main process is finished as it is, and if the standby screen is not being processed (NO in S1211), the standby screen setting process is executed to display the standby screen (S1212). ).

On the other hand, when it is determined in S1200 that the special figure 2 acquisition random number is stored (the special figure 2 related random number is acquired) (YES in S1200), the special figure 2 hit / fail judgment process (S1207) described later, the special figure 2 The variation pattern selection process (S1208) and the special figure 2 variation start process (S1210) are performed in this order. In addition, when the special figure 2 acquisition random number is not stored (NO in S1200) and it is determined that the number of reserved balls in special figure 1 is not "0" (NO in S1201), that is, when the ball enters the first starting port 20. When one or more random number counter values are stored based on the above, the special figure 1 hit / fail judgment process (S1202), the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1203), and the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1204) will be described later. ), Special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1205) is performed in this order. As described above, in the present embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol can be executed when the random number acquired in the special figure 2 is not stored. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed in preference to the variable display of the first special symbol (digestion of the first special symbol hold). It can be said that the game control microcomputer 81 (main control unit 80) that executes the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1205) and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1210) functions as a “variation display means”.

[Special Figure 1 Win / Loss Judgment Process]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the special figure 1 hit / miss determination process (S1202), first, the determination target value corresponds to the lowest area of the special figure hold storage unit of the RAM (that is, the first one of the first special figure hold). The value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not (the oldest stored) stored in the RAM area) is read out (S1302). Next, the hit / fail judgment of Special Figure 1 is performed based on the hit judgment table of FIG. 8 (A) (S1303). In this hit determination table, the jackpot determination values related to the special figure 1 hit / fail judgment and the special figure 2 hit / fail judgment are set to "20001 to 20205". Further, the special figure 1 small hit determination value related to the special figure 1 hit / fail judgment is not assigned, and the special figure 2 small hit determination value related to the special figure 2 hit / fail judgment is set to "30001 to 63940".

When the result of the special figure 1 hit / fail judgment (S1303) is "big hit" (YES in S1304), the value (label-TRND-AS) of the random number counter for determining the big hit type is read out and the big hit shown in FIG. 8 (B) is read. The jackpot type is determined based on the type determination table (S1305), the jackpot symbol is determined based on the value of the random number counter for determining the jackpot type (S1306), the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1307), and this process is completed. .. In the hit / fail judgment related to the first special symbol, the jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol, and in the case of the hit / fail judgment related to the second special symbol, the jackpot for the second special symbol is determined. The jackpot type is determined using the type determination table.

Further, the determination of the jackpot type (S1305) is performed based on the gaming state (current gaming state) at the time of making the determination. That is, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON, and if the time reduction flag is not ON, the jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table for the non-time reduction state, and if the time reduction flag is ON, it is for the time reduction state. The jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table of. As a result, the jackpot type is either Special Figure 1 jackpot A or B (10R time-saving jackpot or 5R time-saving jackpot) according to the distribution rate according to the current gaming state (non-time saving state or time saving state) (Fig. 6 (A), (B), see FIG. 8 (B)). Then, in this embodiment, the jackpot flags are set for each jackpot type, such as "special figure 1 jackpot flag A corresponding to special figure 1 jackpot A" and "special figure 1 jackpot flag B corresponding to special figure 1 jackpot B". In S1307, the jackpot flag corresponding to the jackpot type determined in S1305 is turned ON. A big hit flag is also set for the special figure 2 big hit.

On the other hand, if the result of the special figure 1 hit / fail judgment (S1303) is not "big hit" (NO in S1304), the out-of-order symbol is determined (S1308), and the process is completed. That is, if the result of the special figure 1 pass / fail judgment (S1303) is not "big hit" (NO in S1304), the result is "missing".

[Special Figure 1 Fluctuation pattern selection process]
In the special symbol standby process (S1102), the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1203) after the special figure 1 hit / fail determination process (S1202). As shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1203), first, it is determined whether or not the game state is the time saving state (whether or not the time saving flag is ON) (S1401). .. Then, when it is not in the time saving state (NO in S1401), that is, in the non-time saving state, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1402), and if it is ON (YES in S1402), it is for non-time saving jackpot. The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the table (the portion corresponding to the non-time saving state and the jackpot in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9) (S1403). Here, any of the fluctuation patterns P1 to P3 is selected.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S1402 that the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1402), that is, when it is off, the number of reserved balls of the first special symbol (number of reserved balls in special figure 1) is "1" or "2". Is determined (S1405). Since the number of holdings referred to here is the number of storages including the information for which the fluctuation pattern is determined by this processing, the number of holdingss is set to any value of "1" to "4". Then, when it is determined in S1405 that the number of reserved balls in special figure 1 is "1" or "2" (YES in S1405), the non-time saving special figure 1 first reserved number deviation table (variation pattern shown in FIG. 9). In the table, refer to the non-time saving state and out (special figure 1) and the part corresponding to the number of reserved balls "1, 2"), and set the fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1). Select (S1406). Here, any of the fluctuation patterns P5 to P8 is selected.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S1405 that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not "1" or "2", that is, "3" or "4" (NO in S1405), the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not "1" or "2". The fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label- The variation pattern is selected based on TRND-T1) (S1407). Here, any of the fluctuation patterns P9 to P12 is selected. It should be noted that the non-time saving special figure 1 first hold number deviation table is set with a higher possibility of selecting a fluctuation pattern of a relatively long fluctuation time than the non-time reduction special figure 1 second hold number loss table. ing. Further, the shortest fluctuation time (12000 ms) that can be selected in the non-time saving special figure 1 first hold number deviation table is the shortest fluctuation time (2000 ms) that can be selected in the non-time reduction special figure 1 second hold number loss table. It is said to be a longer time than.

On the other hand, when it is determined in the above-mentioned S1401 that the gaming state is the time saving state (YES in S1401), as shown in FIG. 24, the variation pattern table to be referred to is the table for the time saving state (variation shown in FIG. 9). The processing of S1408 to S1410 is performed in the same flow as in steps S1402, S1403, and S1405 to S1407 except that the pattern table is set to the part corresponding to the time saving state. That is, if it is a big hit (YES in S1408), the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value by referring to the part corresponding to the time saving state and the jackpot in FIG. 9 (S1409). Here, the fluctuation pattern P17 is selected. On the other hand, if it is out of alignment (NO in S1408), the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the part corresponding to the time saving state and the deviation in FIG. Here, the fluctuation pattern P19 or P20 is selected. The fluctuation pattern P19 is a fluctuation pattern with a fluctuation time of 400 ms, and the fluctuation pattern P20 is a fluctuation pattern with a fluctuation time of 45,000 ms. Since there is no small hit in the first special figure, the small hit fluctuation pattern P18 is not selected in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1102).

If the result of the determination of whether or not the special figure 1 is correct is incorrect in the time saving state, the deviation variation pattern of the special figure 1 is selected regardless of the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1. As described above, the maximum number of variable display times of the special symbol specified as the time saving end condition is 10 times, and the variable display number of the first special symbol is "8 times". The fluctuation pattern P19 is selected for the 1st to 7th deviations of the first special symbol out of the 8 times, and the fluctuation pattern P20 is selected for the 8th (final time reduction) deviation of the first special symbol. In this way, executing the deviation variation performed before the final variation display of the first special symbol in the time saving state in the variation pattern P19 (variation time 400 ms) is the digestion of the deviation variation performed before the final round. This is to increase the speed. In addition, executing the deviation of the final round of the first special symbol in the time saving state with the fluctuation pattern P20 (variation time 45,000 ms) is a feeling of expectation and tension of the player for the big hit and the small hit in the fluctuation display of the last round of the time saving. This is to raise the spirit and enhance the interest.

After selecting the variation pattern of the special figure 1 as described above, another process shown in FIG. 23 is performed (S1404), and the process is completed. In other processing (S1404), processing such as setting a fluctuation pattern specification command according to the selected fluctuation pattern in the output buffer of the RAM is performed. The fluctuation pattern specification command set here is included in the fluctuation start command described later, and is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output process (S201).

[Special Figure 1 Random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 25, in the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1204), first, the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is decremented by 1 (S1501). Next, the storage location of various counter values in the special figure reservation storage unit is one lower side (for example, when the special figure reservation storage unit consists of the address space corresponding to the addresses "0000" to "0003", the address "0000" side). Shift to (S1502). Then, "0" is set in the uppermost address space of the special figure reservation storage unit, that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth RAM area of the first special figure reservation (when stored up to the upper limit number) is set to 0. Clear (S1503) to finish this process.

After executing the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1204), the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1205) is executed as shown in FIG. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1205), the special figure operation status is set to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is started.

[Special Figure 2 Win / Loss Judgment Process]
As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 2 hit / fail judgment process (S1207), first, as the judgment target value, the value (label-TRND-A) of the special symbol hit / miss judgment random number counter stored in the fluctuation information storage unit of the RAM. ) Is read (S1602). Next, the hit / fail judgment of Special Figure 2 is performed based on the hit judgment table of FIG. 8 (A) (S1603). In this hit determination table, as described above, the jackpot determination value is set to "20001 to 20205", and the special figure 2 small hit determination value is set to "30001 to 63940".

When the result of the special figure 2 hit / fail judgment (S1603) is "big hit" (YES in S1604), the same flow as the special figure 1 hit / miss judgment process (S1202) described above is performed, but the result of the special figure 2 hit / fail judgment is performed. The jackpot type in the case of a jackpot is different from that of the special figure 1 hit / fail determination process. That is, when the result of the special figure 2 hit / fail judgment is a big hit, the big hit type determined by S1610 is either special figure 2 big hit A or B. Specifically, if the current gaming state is a non-time saving state, the special figure 2 jackpot A as a 10R non-time saving jackpot is obtained (see FIGS. 6A and 8B), and the current gaming state is a time saving. If it is in the state, it becomes a special figure 2 big hit B as a 10R time saving big hit (see FIGS. 6 (B) and 8 (B)). In addition, since the determination of the jackpot symbol (S1611) and the setting of the jackpot flag (S1612) are performed in the same flow as the above-mentioned special figure 1 hit / fail determination process (S1202), detailed description thereof will be omitted.

On the other hand, when the result of the special figure 2 hit / fail judgment (S1603) is not "big hit" (NO in S1604), it is judged whether or not the result is "small hit" (S1605), and it is a small hit (S1605). Yes), the value (label-TRND-KS) of the random number counter for determining the small hit type is read, and the small hit type is determined based on the small hit type determination table shown in FIG. 8 (C) (S1606). The small hit symbol is determined based on the value of the random number for determining the small hit type (S1607), the small hit flag is turned ON (S1608), and this process is completed. The small hit type is determined based on the gaming state (current gaming state) at the time of making the determination. That is, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON, and if the time reduction flag is not ON, the small hit type is determined using the small hit type determination table for the non-time reduction state, and if the time reduction flag is ON, the time reduction is performed. The small hit type is determined using the small hit type determination table for the state. Specifically, if the current gaming state is a non-time saving state, it becomes a special figure 2 small hit A capable of generating a 9R non-time saving big hit (see FIGS. 6 (C) and 8 (C)), and the time saving state. If this is the case, the special figure 2 small hit B capable of generating a 9R time-saving big hit is obtained (see FIGS. 6 (D) and 8 (C)). These small hit types are also determined according to the distribution rate according to the current gaming state (non-time saving state or time saving state). Then, in this embodiment, small hits such as "special figure 2 small hit flag A corresponding to special figure 2 small hit A" and "special figure 2 small hit flag B corresponding to special figure 2 small hit B". Since the flags are provided for each small hit type, in S1608, the small hit flag corresponding to the small hit type determined in S1606 is turned ON.

If it is determined in S1605 that it is not a small hit (NO in S1605), that is, if the result of the special figure 2 hit / fail judgment (S1603) is "missing", the missing symbol is determined (S1609), and this process is completed. ..

[Special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process]
As shown in FIGS. 27A and 27B, the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1208) has a process related to the variation pattern selection when the result of the special figure 2 hit / fail determination is a small hit. It is different from the above-mentioned special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1203). Hereinafter, the parts different from the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1203) will be described in detail, and the detailed description of the parts common to the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1203) (process performed in the same flow) will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 27A, when the current gaming state is a non-time saving state (NO in S1701) and the big hit flag is not ON (OFF) (NO in S1702), whether or not the small hit flag is ON. Is determined (S1705). Then, when the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1705), the fluctuation pattern is referred to in the non-time saving small hit table (the portion of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 that corresponds to the non-time saving state and the small hit). The variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1706). Here, the fluctuation pattern P4 is selected.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S1705 that the small hit flag is not ON (OFF) (NO in S1705), the result of the special figure 2 hit / fail judgment related to the current fluctuation pattern selection is "missing". Non-time saving special figure 2 With reference to the table for deviation (the part corresponding to the non-time saving state and deviation (special figure 2) in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9), the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) Select a variation pattern based on (S1707). Here, any of the fluctuation patterns P13 to P16 is selected.

Here, in this embodiment, since the second special figure hold is not stored (the hold storage means of the special figure 2 is not provided), the variation pattern table for the special figure 2 deviation in the non-time saving state is the variation for the special figure 1 deviation. It is not a table according to the number of reserved balls like the pattern table. The fluctuation patterns P13 to P16 of the special figure 2 have the same fluctuation time as the deviation fluctuation patterns P9 to P12 of the special figure 1. Therefore, when the result of the special figure 2 hit / fail judgment is wrong in the non-time saving state, the special figure 2 deviation change occurs under the same conditions as the special figure 1 deviation change when the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is 3 or 4. Will be done. The deviation pattern of the special figure 2 in the non-time saving state may have a fluctuation time different from that of the deviation pattern of the special figure 1.

When the jackpot flag is ON in the non-time saving state (YES in S1702) and when the jackpot flag is ON in the time saving state (YES in S1708), the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process shown in FIGS. The jackpot fluctuation pattern (any of P1 to P3 and P17) is selected in the same flow as S1203) (S1703, S1709).

Further, in the time saving state (YES in S1701), as shown in FIG. 27B, when the big hit flag is not ON (OFF) (NO in S1708), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1710). ). Then, when the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1710), the fluctuation pattern random number counter is referred to in the time saving small hit table (the part corresponding to the time saving state and the small hit in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). A variation pattern is selected based on the value (label-TRND-T1) (S1711). Here, the fluctuation pattern P18 is selected.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S1710 that the small hit flag is not ON (OFF) (NO in S1710), the result of the special figure 2 hit / fail judgment related to the current fluctuation pattern selection is "missing". The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the time reduction table (the portion corresponding to the time reduction state and the deviation in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9) (S1712). ). Here, the fluctuation pattern P19 or P20 is selected. As described above, the fluctuation pattern P19 is a fluctuation pattern with a fluctuation time of 400 ms, and the fluctuation pattern P20 is a fluctuation pattern with a fluctuation time of 45,000 ms.

Here, as described above, the maximum number of variable display times of the special symbol defined as the time saving end condition is 10 times, and the number of variable display times of the second special symbol is "2 times". Of these two times, the fluctuation pattern P19 is selected for the first deviation variation of the second special symbol, and the variation pattern P20 is selected for the second special symbol deviation fluctuation of the second (time saving final round). In this way, executing the deviation variation performed before the final variation display of the second special symbol in the time saving state in the variation pattern P19 (variation time 400 ms) is the digestion of the deviation variation performed before the final round. This is to increase the speed. In addition, executing the deviation of the final round of the second special symbol in the time saving state with the fluctuation pattern P20 (variation time 45,000 ms) is a feeling of expectation and tension of the player for the big hit and the small hit in the fluctuation display of the last round of the time saving. This is to raise the spirit and enhance the interest. In particular, as described above, the time saving state (time saving high base state) is a game that aims at V big hit (9R time saving big hit) with one chance by the fluctuation display of the second special symbol (special figure 2 hit / fail judgment). The selection of the fluctuation pattern related to the special figure 2 deviation fluctuation in such a time-saving state is effective in enhancing the interest of the time-saving state.

After selecting the variation pattern shown in FIG. 2 as described above, another process shown in FIG. 27A is performed (S1704), and this process is completed. In other processing (S1704), processing such as setting a fluctuation pattern specification command according to the selected fluctuation pattern in the output buffer of the RAM is performed. The variation pattern specification command set in this process is included in the variation start command described later, and is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output process (S201).

After executing the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1208), the special figure 2 variation start process (S1210) is executed as shown in FIG. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1210), the special figure operation status is set to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is started.

Here, among the deviation pattern of the special symbol in the time saving state (high frequency state), the fluctuation time defined by the fluctuation pattern P19 is an extremely short time of 400 ms. This fluctuation time of 400 ms is the shortest fluctuation time among the fluctuation patterns P1 to P20 that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and in this embodiment, the stop display time of the special symbol (500 ms (0 in this example)). The time is shorter than .5 seconds)). Further, in the time saving state, since the function of shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol and the function of extending the opening of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) are activated, the second starting port 21 is frequently opened (the movable member 23 is frequently operated). ), The opening time of the second starting port 21 (operating time of the movable member 23) is also longer than that in the non-time saving state. For this reason, if the second starting port 21 is opened in a time-saving state, there is an extremely high possibility that a plurality of game balls will be inserted in quick succession, such as one, two, three, four, and so on during the opening. .. In this embodiment, the opening time of the second starting port 21 (operating time of the movable member 23) in the time saving state is 5500 ms (5.5 seconds), and the opening time is 5500 ms and the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern P19 is changed. When compared with 400 ms, the fluctuation time is less than 1/10 of the opening time of the second starting port 21 (operating time of the movable member 23).

Under the configuration provided with the variation pattern P19 that defines the shortest variation time of 400 ms, the variation display of the second special symbol based on the previous entry into the second starting port 21 is the variation display of the second special symbol in the time saving state. In the case of the first deviation display and the deviation fluctuation, the deviation fluctuation in the special figure 2 is performed in an extremely short time (instantaneously) of 400 ms based on the fluctuation pattern P19, so that it is the second time from the start of the first deviation fluctuation. The time required for the fluctuation display of the above to be started is 900 ms (0.9 seconds), which is the sum of the first deviation fluctuation time of 400 ms and the stop display time of 500 ms. Since this 900 ms is a time sufficiently within the opening time (5500 ms) of the second starting port 21 (about 1/6 or less of the opening time), for example, the game is played immediately after the second starting port 21 starts the long opening. If the ball enters the second starting port 21 in quick succession, the second variation display based on the subsequent entry starts immediately after the first deviation variation of the second special symbol based on the previous entry. It will be possible. From this, the fluctuation time (400 ms) according to the fluctuation pattern P19 is shorter than the operating time (5500 ms) when the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 is operated in the time saving state, and is the second within the operating time. 2 It can be said that it is the time during which the variable display of the special symbol can be executed at least twice (multiple times). By providing such a fluctuation pattern P19, even if a means for storing the second special symbol hold (special figure 2 hold storage means) is not provided, a plurality of continuous fluctuation displays of the second special symbol in a time-saving state ( (Continuous fluctuation in FIG. 2) can be executed once the second starting port 21 is opened (one operation of the movable member 23). In particular, when the first special figure hold is not stored in the time saving state (the number of special figure 1 hold balls is "0"), such continuous fluctuation of the special figure 2 is likely to be executed. As a result, it is possible to shorten the time with a sense of speed.

In this embodiment, the fluctuation time (shortest fluctuation time) specified by the fluctuation pattern (P19 in this example) for ending the deviation fluctuation performed before the final round in the time-saving state in an extremely short time (high speed) is used in this embodiment. The time is not limited to the indicated time, it does not have to be the shortest, and it can be arbitrarily determined in consideration of the playability in a time-saving state and the like. However, if high-speed digestion of disengagement fluctuations is to be realized, it is less than or equal to the stop display time of the special symbol, or less than 1/5 or less of the opening time of the second starting port 21 (operating time of the movable member 23) (more preferably). It is desirable to set it to 1/8 or less).

[Processing during special symbol change]
As shown in FIG. 28, in the special symbol fluctuation processing (S1104), first, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the fluctuation time determined according to the fluctuation pattern selected by the processing of S1203 or S1208, see FIG. 9) has elapsed. Whether or not it is determined (S1901). As a result, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (NO in S1901), this processing is completed without performing the processing after S1902. As a result, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1901), the fluctuation stop command is set (S1902). Then, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1903), if it is ON (YES in S1903), the time saving counter is subtracted by 1 (S1904), and the value of the time saving counter after the subtraction is "0". Determine if it exists (S1905). When it is determined that the time saving counter is "0", the time saving flag is turned off (S1906), and the process proceeds to S1907. On the other hand, when it is determined that the time saving flag is not ON (NO in S1903), the process proceeds to S1907 without performing the processes of S1904 to S1906.

Here, the time saving counter is a counter that counts the number of fluctuation display times of the special symbol performed in the time saving state. In this embodiment, a counter (also referred to as a "first time saving counter") that counts the number of fluctuations displayed on the first special symbol performed in the time saving state and a counter that counts the number of times the fluctuations displayed on the second special symbol performed in the time saving state are counted. A counter (also referred to as a "second time reduction counter") is provided separately, and in the S1904, a counter corresponding to the type of the special symbol whose fluctuation display has been completed is decremented by 1. Specifically, at the beginning of the time saving state, the value of the first time saving counter is set to "8", and the value of the second time saving counter is set to "2" (see S2303 described later). The values of these time reduction counters are subtracted for each fluctuation according to the type of the special symbol displayed in the fluctuation.

Next, in S1907, the special figure operation status is set to "3" (S1907). Then, the variation display of the special symbol is stopped in a manner corresponding to the judgment result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment random number (result of the hit / fail judgment) and the judgment result of the big hit type determination random number or the small hit type determination random number. (S1908) and finish this process.

[Special symbol confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 29, in the special symbol determination process (S1106), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S2001). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S2001), the value of the round counter that counts the number of rounds to be executed during the jackpot game is set based on the jackpot flag that is ON, and the first big prize is won. The number of times the mouth 30 is opened per round and the opening time (see FIG. 6) are set (S2003). As described above, in the present embodiment, the number of rounds of the jackpot game related to the special figure 1 jackpot is 5R or 10R, and the number of rounds of the jackpot game related to the special figure 2 jackpot is 10R. Set "5" or "10" as the value of the counter. Further, in S2003, an opening pattern (big hit game execution pattern) of the first big winning opening 30 is set. Specifically, "1 time" and "25 seconds" are set as the number of times of opening and the opening time of the first large winning opening 30 per round, respectively.

After finishing the processing of S2003, set the opening command of the jackpot to start the jackpot game (S2005), start the opening period of the jackpot game (S2006), and set the special figure operation status to "4" (S). S2007).

On the other hand, when it is determined in S2001 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S2001), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S2008). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S2008), the value of the small hit opening counter that counts the number of times the large winning opening (second large winning opening 35) is opened during the small hit game is set, and the second Set the opening time (see FIG. 6) of the large winning opening 35 (S2009). That is, the opening pattern (small hit game execution pattern) of the second large winning opening 35 is set. As described above, in the present embodiment, the number of times the second large winning opening 35 is opened in the small hit game is "1 time" and the opening time is "1.8 seconds". Therefore, in S2009, the opening for small hits is performed. Set "1" as the counter value and set "1.8 seconds" as the opening time.

After finishing the processing of S2009, in order to start the small hit game, set the small hit opening command (S2010), start the small hit game opening period (S2011), and set the special figure operation status to "5". Set (S2012). If the small hit flag is not ON in S2008 (NO in S2008), neither the big hit game nor the small hit game will start, so the special figure operation status is set to "1" and the process is completed.

[Special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 30, in the special electric accessory process 1 (S1108), first, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S2103), and if it is ON (YES in S2103), the time saving flag is turned OFF. (S2104). That is, it is controlled to a non-time saving state during the execution of the jackpot game. In this embodiment, since the low base state is always in the non-time saving state, the low base state is controlled during the big hit game. On the other hand, when the time saving flag is not ON (OFF) (NO in S2103), the process proceeds to S2105 without processing S2104.

Next, in S2105, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2105). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that all the opening (round game) of the first big winning opening 30 has been completed (the end of the jackpot game has been reached) in the jackpot game.

If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), it is determined whether or not the first jackpot 30 is open (S2106). If it is not open (NO in S2106), has it reached the time (timing) to open the first big prize opening 30, that is, has it reached the time to start the first round after the opening time of the big hit has passed? Or, it is determined whether or not the time of the interval between rounds has elapsed and it is time to start the next round (next opening) (S2107).

If it is determined by S2107 that it is not the round start time (NO in S2107), this process ends without performing the process of S2110. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a round start time (YES in S2107), the first big prize opening 30 is opened (starts the round) according to the opening pattern (see FIG. 6) according to the type of big hit. The winning device 31 is operated (S2110).

On the other hand, when it is determined in S2106 that the first big winning opening 30 is open (YES in S2106), the number of balls entered into the first big winning opening 30 in that round is the specified number (in this embodiment). It is determined whether or not the number has reached 9 per round (S2111). If the specified number has not been reached (NO in S2111), whether or not the time (timing) for closing the first prize opening 30 has been reached, that is, the predetermined opening time after opening the first prize opening 30 (Fig.) It is determined whether or not (see 6) has elapsed (S2112). As a result, if the opening time of the first large winning opening 30 has not passed (NO in S2112), the main process is finished as it is.

On the other hand, when the number of balls entered into the first large winning opening 30 during the round has reached the specified number (YES in S2111), or when the opening time of the first large winning opening 30 has elapsed (YES in S2112). That is, when either of the two round end conditions is satisfied, the first grand prize opening 30 is closed (S2113). Then, the value of the round counter is subtracted by 1 (S2114), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter after the subtraction is "0" (S2115). As a result, if it is determined that the value is not "0" (NO in S2115), the next round is started, so that the main processing is completed without performing the processing of S2116 to S2118.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the round counter is "0" (YES in S2115), the jackpot ending command is set as the jackpot ending process to end the jackpot game (S2116), and the jackpot ending effect is started. Let (S2117). Then, the jackpot end flag is set (S2118), and this process is completed. If the big hit this time is a 5R big hit, the first big winning opening 30 will be opened 5 times, and if it is a 10R big hit, the first big winning opening 30 will be opened. When it is executed 10 times, it becomes "0".

In S2116, an ending command is selected from a plurality of predetermined ending commands according to the type of the big hit this time, the game state after the big hit game, and the selected command is set. The type of ending command set in this way determines the ending period (ending time) to be executed (set). The ending period is after all the opening operations of the big winning openings (1st big winning opening 30 and 2nd big winning opening 35) in the big hit game are completed, and the variable display of the special symbol (directed symbol) can be executed. It is a period set before the above, and is also called an "end period". During the ending period (end period), the first prize opening 30 and the second prize opening 35 are closed. The effect (that is, the ending effect) executed during this "end period" is also called "end effect".

Then, when it is determined in S2105 that the jackpot end flag is ON (YES in S2105), since the final round has ended, whether or not the execution time (ending time) of the jackpot ending effect has elapsed. (S2119), and if the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2119), this process ends without performing the process after S2120. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2119), after turning off the jackpot end flag (S2120), the game state setting process (S2121) described later is performed. Then, the jackpot flag is turned off (S2122), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2123), and this process is completed. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special symbol operation process (S206). It can be said that the game control microcomputer 81 (main control unit 80) that executes the above special electric accessory process 1 (S1108) functions as a “big hit game execution means”. The jackpot game execution means is also referred to as a "first special game execution means".

[Special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 31, in the special electric accessory process 2 (S1109), first, it is determined whether or not the small hit end flag is ON (S2201). The small hit end flag is a flag indicating that all the opening of the second large winning opening 35 has been completed in the small hit game.

If the small hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2201), it is determined whether or not the second large winning opening 35 is open (S2202). If it is not open (NO in S2202), it is time to open the second big prize opening 35 (timing), that is, when the opening time of the small hit has passed and the first opening is started. It is determined whether or not it has been reached (S2203). As a result, if it is not the opening start time of the second large winning opening 35 (NO in S2203), this processing is completed without performing the processing of S2204 to S2206. On the other hand, when it is the opening start time of the second big winning opening 35 (YES in S2203), the second big winning device 36 is opened in order to open the second big winning opening 35 according to the opening pattern of the small hit (see FIG. 6). In addition to operating (S2204), the movable piece (not shown) is started to operate according to a predetermined operation pattern in order to open the specific area 39 provided in the second grand prize device 36 (S2205), and further specified. When the area sensor 39a detects the game ball (passes V), the V validity period for validating the detection (passing V) is set (S2206).

Here, in this embodiment, the opening pattern of the second big winning opening 35 in the small hit game is set to the number of times of opening "1 time" and the opening time of "1.8 seconds". Further, in the present embodiment, the operation pattern of the movable piece is such that the specific area 39 is opened for "0.5 seconds" with the start of opening the second winning opening 35, and then closed for "0.3 seconds". The specific area 39 is closed in accordance with the closing of the second large winning opening 35. That is, for each opening of the second large winning opening 35, the specific area 39 is opened for a maximum of 1.5 seconds with a closed state of 0.3 seconds in between. Then, in this embodiment, for a few seconds during the opening of the second large winning opening 35 in the small hit game and after the closing of the second large winning opening 35 (after the opening of the second large winning opening 35 in the small hit game). Is set to the V validity period. The V validity period is set not only during the opening of the second large winning opening 35 but also for several seconds after the closing of the second large winning opening 35, for example, the second is just before the opening of the second large winning opening 35 is completed. This is in consideration of the possibility that the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 35 may be detected by the specific area sensor 39a (passing through the specific area 39) after the second large winning opening 35 is closed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of troubles such that the game ball that has entered the second big winning opening 35 does not become a big hit even though it has legitimately passed through the specific area 39. In this embodiment, the V validity period is set to "2.8 seconds", and in addition to the opening time "1.8 seconds" of the second big winning opening 35 in the small hit game, after the closing of the second big winning opening 35, " For "1 second", the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is effective. Therefore, when the specific area sensor 39a detects the game ball in a period other than the V valid period (that is, the V invalid period), the detection is invalidated.

Next, when it is determined by S2202 that the second big winning opening 35 is open (YES in S2202), the number of balls entered into the second big winning opening 35 is the specified number (8 in this embodiment). Determine if it has been reached (S2207). If the specified number has not been reached (NO in S2207), it is time to close the second prize opening 35, that is, the predetermined opening time after opening the second prize opening 35 (see FIG. 6). ) Has passed or not (S2208). Then, if the opening time of the second special winning opening 35 has not elapsed (NO in S2208), the process proceeds to the process of S2211 without performing the processes of S2209 and S2110.

On the other hand, when the number of balls entered into the second major winning opening 35 has reached the specified number (YES in S2207), or when the opening time of the second major winning opening 35 has elapsed (YES in S2208). The second big winning opening 35 is closed (S2209), and the value of the small hit open counter is subtracted by 1 (S2210). In this embodiment, since the opening pattern of the second big winning opening 35 in the small hit game is the number of opening "1 time" and the opening time "1.8 seconds", the second big winning opening 35 is 8 It is unlikely that individual game balls will enter. Therefore, in this embodiment, it is unlikely that the processing of S2207 will make an affirmative judgment. However, this does not apply if the specified number of the second large winning openings 35 is set to the number of balls that can be entered within the opening time of the large winning openings (the second major winning opening 35 in this example) in the small hit game. ..

Next, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a in S2211 (whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 39) (S2211). When it is determined that there is detection (V passed) (YES in S2211), the process proceeds to S2220 or later shown in FIG. 32, and it is determined that there is no detection (V did not pass) (NO in S2211). It is determined whether or not the value of the small hit open counter is "0" (S2212). If it is determined in S2212 that it is not "0" (NO in S2212), this process ends without performing the processes of S2213 to S2215. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2212 that it is "0" (YES in S2212), the process proceeds to S2213. In this embodiment, since the number of times the second large winning opening 35 is opened in the small hit game is set to "1 time", when the processing of S2212 is performed after the processing of S2210, a positive judgment is always made. However, if the number of times the second large winning opening 35 is opened in the small hit game is two or more, a negative determination is made in S2212 until the value of the small hit opening counter becomes "0".

Next, as the small hit end process for ending the small hit game, the ending time of the small hit is set (S2213), and the ending period of the small hit is started (S2214). Then, the small hit end flag is turned ON (S2215), and this process is completed. In this embodiment, the small hit opening counter becomes "0" when the second large winning opening 35 is opened once.

In this embodiment, the ending effect is not performed during the ending period of the small hit. This is because when V is passed in the small hit game, the opening effect of the big hit game related to the V big hit is executed after that. Further, when the V is not passed, the variable display of the special symbol is quickly returned to the startable state. However, even during the ending period of a small hit, the ending effect may be performed like a big hit.

Then, in the above-mentioned S2201, when it is determined that the small hit end flag is ON (YES in S2201), since the opening of the second big winning opening 35 has been completed once, the ending time of the small hit is completed. Determine if it has passed (S2216). As a result, if the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2216), this processing is completed without performing the processing after S2217. On the other hand, if the ending time has passed (YES in S2216), the small hit end flag, small hit flag, and time saving flag are turned off (S2217, S2218, S2219), and the special figure operation status is set to "1". (S2220), this process is completed. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special symbol operation process (S206).

Here, in the present embodiment, at the end of the small hit game, the time reduction flag is turned off regardless of whether or not the game state at the start of the small hit game is the time reduction state (S2219). Therefore, when the game state at the start of the small hit game (when the small hit is won) is the time saving state (when the time saving flag is ON), the time saving state is also terminated by the end of the small hit game. That is, in this embodiment, when the small hit (special figure 2 small hit B) is pulled once in the time saving state, the time saving state ends with this as an opportunity. The reason why the time saving state is ended with one small hit in this way is that the pachinko gaming machine 1 adopts the game property of the time saving state described above.

When the time saving state is terminated by a small hit, the number of small hits, which is the end condition, does not have to be once as in this embodiment, but may be multiple times such as two or three times. be. In this case, for example, a counter (also referred to as a "small hit counter") for counting the number of small hits generated (number of small hit game executions) during the time reduction state is provided, and a predetermined number of small hits as a time reduction end condition are set. By adopting a configuration in which it is determined based on the value (counting value) of the counter whether or not it has occurred (whether or not the small hit game has been executed), the time saving state is determined by the occurrence of multiple small hits during the time saving state. It is possible to terminate it. By doing so, not only the game playability of aiming the V big hit with one small hit (one chance) during the time saving as in this embodiment, but also a limited number of times (multiple times) such as two or three times, for example. It is also possible to make the game playable, such as aiming for a V big hit with a small hit. By adopting a configuration in which the time saving state is terminated by such a specified number of small hits, it is possible to widen the range of playability in the time saving state (particularly one type and two types).

Returning to FIG. 31, when it is determined in S2211 that the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a (YES in S2211), that is, when V is passed in the small hit game, the process for generating the V big hit, that is, , Performs a process for ending the small hit game and starting the big hit game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 32, it is determined whether or not the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is the detection during the V valid period (S2220). Then, when it is determined that the V valid period is in progress (YES in S2220), the small hit flag is turned off (S2221), the big hit flag is turned on (S2222), and the V passing command is set (S2223). Here, in this embodiment, as described above, the small hit flag is provided corresponding to each small hit type, and as shown in FIGS. 6 (C) and 6 (D), V is provided according to the small hit type. The type of jackpot (9R non-time saving jackpot, 9R time saving jackpot) is fixed. Further, in this embodiment, in addition to the jackpot flag corresponding to the jackpot type such as the special figure 1 jackpot flag A and the special figure 2 jackpot flag A described above, the jackpot flag corresponding to the V jackpot type "9R non-time saving jackpot flag" And "9R time saving big hit flag" is provided. For this reason, in S2222, based on the small hit flag that is turned off in S2221, that is, the small hit flag that is turned on in S1608, the corresponding big hit flag (9R) of the V big hit type. The non-time saving jackpot flag or the 9R time saving jackpot flag) is turned ON (S2222).

Next, in S2224, based on the jackpot flag turned ON in S2222, the value of the round counter that counts the number of rounds executed during the jackpot game is set, and the number of times the first jackpot 30 is opened per round and the number of times of opening of the first jackpot 30 and Set the open time (see FIG. 6) (S2224). In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6C and 6D, the number of rounds of the jackpot game related to the V jackpot is 9R. Therefore, in S2224, “9” is set as the value of the round counter, and the second Set "1 time" and "25 seconds" as the number of times of opening and the opening time of one big winning opening 30 per round, respectively.

After finishing the processing of S2224, in order to start the big hit game, the big hit opening command is set (S2225), the opening effect of the big hit game is started (S2226), and the special figure operation status is set to "4" (S2226). S2227). In addition, this opening command shall be a command that can identify that it is an opening command related to a big hit game executed by passing a game ball V in a small hit game (also referred to as "small hit V"). Is possible.

On the other hand, if it is determined by S2220 that the V validity period is not in effect (NO in S2220), the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a this time is not legitimate and there is a possibility of fraud, so a V jackpot is generated. Error processing is performed without causing (S2228), and this processing is completed. As error processing, an abnormal state notification indicating that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a has occurred when the V is not valid, or the ball enters the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21. It is possible to exemplify a process of temporarily stopping (suspending) a process related to a special symbol change such as acquisition of various random numbers based on the above and a determination of whether or not a special symbol is correct. In addition, the abnormal state notification and the temporary stop of the game progress by executing the error processing may be canceled when a predetermined cancellation condition is satisfied. It can be illustrated.

It can be said that the game control microcomputer 81 (main control unit 80) that executes the above special electric accessory processing 2 (S1109) functions as a “small hit game execution means”. The small hit game execution means is also referred to as a "second special game execution means". Further, it also refers to one or both of the above-mentioned first special game execution means (big hit game execution means) and second special game execution means (small hit game execution means), and is also referred to as "special game execution means".

[Game status setting process]
As shown in FIG. 33, in the game state setting process (S2121), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot type related to the jackpot game executed this time, that is, the type of the completed jackpot is a time-saving jackpot (S2301). In S2301, whether or not the type of jackpot that has ended is a time-saving jackpot based on the jackpot flag that is currently ON, that is, the jackpot type that corresponds to the jackpot flag that was turned ON in any of S1307, S1612, and S2222. To judge. Specifically, this big hit can be generated in the special figure 1 big hit A, the special figure 1 big hit B, the special figure 2 big hit B that can be generated in the time saving state (high base state), or the time saving state (high base state). In the case of a V jackpot triggered by a small hit B in Special Figure 2, the type of jackpot that ended this time is a time-saving jackpot (see FIG. 6).

When it is determined by S2301 that it is a time saving jackpot (YES in S2301), the time saving flag is turned ON (S2302), and the number of fluctuation display times (specified number of fluctuations) of the special symbol as the time saving end condition is set in the time saving counter (S2303). , Finish this process. As described above, the number of fluctuations of the special symbol as the time saving end condition for the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol "8 times" and the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol "2 times". The total is "10 times". For this reason, in S2303, "8" is set in the first time reduction counter that counts the number of fluctuation display times of the first special symbol, and "2" is set in the first time reduction counter that counts the number of fluctuation display times of the second special symbol. When the time saving state is terminated by the variation display of the specified fluctuation number of special symbols without distinguishing between the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the variation display count of the first special symbol and the variation display count of the second special symbol A counter that counts the total number of times of and is provided as one time saving counter, and the specified number of fluctuations may be set in the counter.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the S2301 is not a time-saving jackpot (NO in S2301), that is, the special figure 2 jackpot A that can occur in the non-time-saving state (low base state), or the non-time-saving state (low base state) In the case of a V big hit triggered by the special figure 2 small hit B that can occur in, the main processing is completed without performing the processing of S2302 and S2303. As a result, the game state after the end of this big hit game becomes a non-time saving state and a low base state (that is, a non-time saving low base state) of the special symbol. It can be said that the game control microcomputer 81 (main control unit 80) that executes the above game state setting process (S2121) functions as a "high frequency state setting means" or a "game state control means".

[Holded ball count processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the reserved ball number processing (S207) after the special figure operation processing (S206). As shown in FIG. 34, in the reserved ball number processing (S207), first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number and the normal symbol reserved ball number stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 are read out (S2501). Next, the data of the number of reserved balls (the number of reserved balls command for transmitting the information on the number of reserved balls to the sub-control board 90 or the like) is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2502). The data related to the number of reserved balls (the number of reserved balls command) is output by the output process (S201) in the next interrupt process (S105), and the data related to the number of reserved balls (the number of reserved balls command) is output for each interrupt process. Is set in the output buffer (S2502) and the output process (S201) is sequentially performed. When the sub-control unit 90 that has received the reserved ball number command determines that the number of reserved balls in the special figure has increased or decreased based on the received reserved ball number command, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 responds accordingly. Update the display contents of the production hold in. For example, when the number of special figure 1 reserved balls increases by 1 from "3" to "4", the first effect hold 9a corresponding to the increased number of special figure 1 reserved balls "4" is displayed as the first effect hold display. It is additionally displayed in the area 9c. In addition, when the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is reduced by 1 from "2" to "1" (that is, when the first special figure hold is exhausted), the left end of the first effect hold display area 9c (special figure 1 hold). The first effect hold 9a displayed in the portion corresponding to the number of balls "1" (see FIG. 3) is deleted, and the first effect hold displayed in the first effect hold display area 9c is accompanied by this. Move (shift) 9a to the left by one.

For the data of the number of special figure reserved balls when the number of special figure reserved balls is added, that is, the data of the number of special figure reserved balls accompanying the occurrence of the start entry ball (starting prize), refer to the above-mentioned start entry command. It may be included, or a reserved ball number command indicating the number of reserved balls after addition (after starting ball entering) may be set in the output buffer together with the starting ball entering command. Further, for the data of the number of reserved balls when the number of reserved balls of the special figure is subtracted, that is, the data of the number of reserved balls of the special figure accompanying the start of change of the special symbol (digestion of the special figure hold), the above-mentioned fluctuation start command is used. It may be included or a hold ball number command indicating the number of special figure hold balls after subtraction (after special figure hold digestion) may be set in the output buffer together with the fluctuation start command.

[Power failure monitoring process]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a power failure monitoring process (S208) after the hold ball number process (S207). As shown in FIG. 35, in the power cutoff monitoring process (S208), first, it is determined whether or not a power cutoff signal is input (S2601), and if there is no input (NO in S2601), this process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if there is an input of a power off signal (YES in S2601), the current state of the gaming machine (whether or not the time is shortened, whether or not the game is being hit, the number of reserved balls is several, and the number of remaining fluctuations in the time reduction is how many. The data related to (such as) is stored in the RAM (S2602), the power off flag is turned on (S2603), and then loop processing is performed without returning to the interrupt processing (S105).

[Sub-control main processing]
Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 (control processing by the sub control unit 90) will be described with reference to FIGS. 36 to 43. The counters, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. that appear in the following description are provided in the RAM of the sub-control board 90. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub-control board 90 reads the program of the sub-control main process shown in FIG. 36 from the ROM of the sub-control board 90 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, the CPU initialization process is first performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) and other settings, various flags, status and counter resets are performed.

Next, in S4002, it is determined whether or not the power cutoff signal is ON and the contents of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to S4004 without initializing the RAM of the sub-control board 90. That is, if the power off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM are not normal even if the power off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized, but due to a power failure or the like. If the power off signal is turned on but the contents of the RAM are kept normal (YES in S4002), the RAM is not initialized. Initializing the RAM resets the values of various flags, statuses and counters. Note that S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on (when the power is turned on), and are not executed thereafter.

Next, interrupts are disabled in S4004 (S4004), and random number seed update processing is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various random number counters for determining the effect are updated. The updated random number counter values are sequentially stored in a predetermined updated value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90.

The random numbers for determining the effect include a random number for determining the variable effect that determines the mode (variable effect pattern) of the effect pattern game effect to be executed, a random number for determining the advance notice effect that determines the advance notice effect, and an effect that determines the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed. There are random numbers for determining the design. The random number update method can be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. When updating the random numbers, the random numbers may not be added one by one, but may be added two by two. The random number for determining the effect is acquired at a predetermined timing. As this timing, for example, when a control signal (starting ball entry command) notifying that there is a start ball input is transmitted from the main control board 80, a control signal (variation) notifying the start of fluctuation is sent from the main control board 80. It can be used when the start command) is transmitted, when the variation effect pattern described later is determined, or the like. The storage location of the acquired random number for determining the effect is a predetermined random number counter value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90.

When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands (control signals) stored in the output buffer (also referred to as “sub-output buffer”) in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100, the voice control board 106, and the voice control board 106. It is transmitted to the lamp control board 107. Each control board (each control unit) that received the command uses various effect devices (image display device 7, speaker 67, board lamp 5, frame lamp 66, movable decorative member 14, etc.) according to the received command. Execute the production (directed design game production, big hit game, special game production associated with the small hit game, etc.).

The S4007 then allows interrupts (S4007). After that, S4004 to S4007 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S4008), the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) can be executed. By executing these control processes, it is possible to control the display of the effect display using the effect symbols developed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, control the lighting of various lamps, control the operation of the movable decorative member, and control the operation from the speaker. It becomes possible to perform voice output control and the like.

[Receive interrupt processing]
In the reception interrupt process (S4008), as shown in FIG. 37, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is sent to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 91. Determine if it has been entered (S4101). Then, when it is determined that the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S4101), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the strobe signal is ON (YES in S4101), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (S4102), and the process is completed. This receive interrupt process (S4008) is a process that is executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[2ms timer interrupt processing]
The 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is a process executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 2 msec is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 38, in the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, an input process for creating switch data (edge data and level data) is performed based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switches 63c and 63d (S4201). .. Subsequently, a lamp data output process for outputting the lamp data created by the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later is performed (S4202). Next, a drive data output process for creating and outputting drive data for driving the movable decorative member 14 is performed (S4203). Then, the watchdog timer process for resetting the watchdog timer is performed (S4204).

[10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is a process executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 39, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, the received command analysis process described later is performed (S4301). Next, the sound control process (S4302) related to the reading of acoustic data such as voice, music, and sound effect output from the speaker 67 and the output of the effect sound based on the acoustic data, and the switch created by the above-mentioned 2 ms timer interrupt process. The switch state acquisition process (S4303), which stores the data in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 as switch data for 10 ms timer interrupt processing, and the display contents of the display screen 7a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process, etc. Execute the switch processing (S4304) to be set. After that, other processing such as updating the random number for determining the effect is executed (S4305).

[Received command analysis processing]
As shown in FIGS. 40 and 41, in the reception command analysis process (S4301), first, the start ball entry command (special figure 1 start ball entry command or special figure 2 start ball entry command) is performed from the main control board 80 (main control unit). ) Was received (S4401). When it is determined that the start ball entry command has not been received (YES in S4401), the process shifts to the S4403 process without performing the S4402 process, and it is determined that the start ball entry command has been received (YES in S4401). Performs production processing when starting and entering the ball (S4402).

In the start-in ball production process (S4402), the process corresponding to the start-in ball command received in S4401 is executed. Specifically, when the received start-in ball command is the special figure 1 start-in ball command, undigested effect hold information is stored in the effect hold storage unit (not shown) provided in the sub-control board 90 (sub-control unit). (In this embodiment, the effect hold information corresponding to the undigested first special figure hold) is stored, the first effect hold 9a is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, and the ball enters the start port. Occasionally, processing is performed to determine whether or not to execute the look-ahead effect based on the acquired information (special figure 1 related random number) acquired by the main control unit 80, and to execute the look-ahead effect according to the determination result. .. When the first effect hold 9a or the look-ahead effect based on the special figure 1 start-in ball is displayed on the display screen 7a, a command instructing the display is set in the sub-output buffer. When the set command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 displays an image based on the received command (effect display) on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Run on.

When the special figure 1 start ball entry command is received, undigested effect hold information (effect information) is added and stored in the effect hold storage unit of the sub control board 90 (sub control unit). The upper limit of the number of effect hold information (also referred to as "first effect hold information") stored in the effect hold storage unit is the first special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit of the main control unit. The number is the same as the number (4), and the number of memories at that time is also the same. Further, when the variation start command described later is received, if it indicates the first special symbol, the oldest effect hold information stored in the corresponding first effect hold storage unit 104 is deleted. NS.

Further, when the start-in ball command received by the S4401 is the special figure 2 start-in ball command, for example, whether or not to execute the look-ahead effect (the fluctuation notice) based on the special figure 2 start-in ball in the time-saving state. A judgment is made, and a look-ahead effect is executed according to the judgment result. In this embodiment, since the second special figure hold is not stored, the look-ahead effect based on the special figure 2 start entry ball is, for example, a sound effect (hit notification) suggesting a hit when the ball enters the second start port 21. Sound effects) are generated, the effect button is vibrated, and the wind is blown out from the launch handle. In addition, when a special figure 2 start ball entry command is received in the time saving state, that is, in the effect mode E (when a special figure 2 start ball entry occurs), a predetermined ball entry effect corresponding to the start ball entry is performed. Run. When displaying the effect at the time of entering the ball on the display screen 7a, a command instructing the display is set in the sub output buffer. When the set command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 displays a ball entry effect on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 based on the received command. Run. In principle, the effect at the time of entering a ball is an effect that is executed every time a special figure 2 start entry command is received (every time a special figure 2 start entry occurs). However, in the time saving state (effect mode E), the effect at the time of ball entry is also executed when the second start port entry command is received under a specific situation (YES in S4405 described later). The details of the production at the time of entering the ball will be described later.

Next, in S4403, it is determined whether or not a fluctuation start command has been received from the main control unit (S4403), and if it is determined that a fluctuation start command has been received (YES in S4403), the variation effect start processing described later is performed (S4403). S4404), shift to the processing of S4405. If it is determined that the fluctuation start command has not been received by S4403 (NO in S4403), the process shifts to the processing of S4405 without performing the fluctuation production start processing (S4404).

In S4405, it is determined whether or not the second start port entry command has been received from the main control unit (S4405), and if it is determined that the command has been received (YES in S4405), the second start port entry process described later (S4405). Execute S4406) and move to the processing of S4407. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second start port entry command has not been received (NO in S4405), the process proceeds to S4407 without performing the second start port entry process (S4406).

In S4407, it is determined whether or not a fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control unit (S4407), and if it is determined that a fluctuation stop command has been received (YES in S4407), the effect symbol 8 is stopped and displayed to end the variation effect. Perform variable effect end processing (S4408). In the variation effect end process (S4408), a variation effect end command for stopping and displaying the effect symbol 8 and ending the variation effect is set in the sub-output buffer. When the set variable effect end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 changes the effect symbol 8 displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. The stop display is displayed, and the variable effect (effect pattern game effect) is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation stop command has not been received in S4407 (NO in S4407), the process shifts to the processing of S4409 without performing the fluctuation production end processing. The variable effect refers to various effects performed in accordance with the variable display of the special symbol, such as the variable display of the effect symbol 8, the reach effect, and the character effect.

Next, the S4409 determines whether or not a special game-related command has been received from the main control unit (S4408). Here, the special game-related command is a command transmitted from the main control board 80 when executing a big hit game or a small hit game. Specifically, for example, an opening command transmitted at the start of a big hit game (occurrence of a big hit) or a start of a small hit game (occurrence of a small hit), a round start command transmitted at the start of a round game, and a round game. The round end command sent at the end, the ending command sent at the end of the big hit game, and the like are applicable.

When it is determined that the special game-related command has not been received by S4409 (NO in S4409), the process shifts to the processing of S4413 shown in FIG. 41 without performing the processing of S4410, and when it is determined that the command has been received (YES in S4409). ), The special game effect processing related to the execution of the effect (opening effect, round effect, ending effect, etc.) according to the type of the received command is performed (S4410).

In the special game effect processing (S4410), for example, if the received command is a jackpot opening command, an opening effect command that specifies an opening effect according to the type of jackpot specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer. However, if it is a round start command, a round effect command that specifies the round effect according to the round specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer, and if it is an ending command, a jackpot specified based on the command is set. Set the ending effect command that specifies the ending effect according to the type of to the sub output buffer. If the received command is a small hit opening command, the opening effect command that specifies the small hit opening effect is set in the sub-output buffer. When various production commands related to these set special games (big hit, small hit) are transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 is used for the small hit game and the big hit game. An effect related to a special game such as an opening effect or a round effect is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 according to the progress status.

Further, in the special game effect processing (S4410), when the special game-related command received in S4409 is the ending command, processing related to selection and setting of the type of effect mode after the end of the special game is performed. The production mode is set according to the mode status described later, and the mode status corresponds to the gaming state such as the non-time saving state (low base state, normal state) and the time saving state (high base state, high frequency state). ing. Therefore, for example, if the game state after the end of the big hit game is controlled to the time saving state, the mode status corresponding to the time saving state is set. As a result, the game in the time-saving state after the jackpot game ends will proceed under the effect mode (mode status) according to the time-saving state. Further, if the game state does not change before and after the special game, for example, before and after the start and end of the small hit game (V big hit does not occur), the mode status at the time of the small hit occurs is maintained. As a result, the game after the small hit game ends also proceeds under the same effect mode (mode status) according to the game state as before the start of the small hit game.

Here, in the ending period at the end of the jackpot game related to the time-saving jackpot, an effect that leads to the game in the time-saving state after the jackpot game is executed as the ending effect. In this embodiment, the time-saving production mode (in this example, production mode E) is based on the motif of a battle between a ally character (also simply referred to as a "friend character") and an enemy character (also simply referred to as an "enemy character"). The battle mode is set to the above, and the effect display in which the enemy character who is the opponent appears in the battle mode is executed on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) as the ending effect. There are multiple types of enemy characters, one of which is selected by a lottery on the sub-control side, and the selected character (enemy character) is displayed on the display screen 7a during the ending period. .. Further, as will be described in detail later, during the jackpot game related to the time-saving jackpot and in the time-saving state following the jackpot game, a song as BGM (background music) for enlivening the battle mode is played and a predetermined volume is played from the speaker 67. Is output. Details of the effect display and music reproduction related to such a battle mode will be described later.

Next, in S4413, as shown in FIG. 41, it is determined whether or not a V pass command (a command indicating that V has passed based on the occurrence of the small hit game) has been received from the main control unit (S4413), and V pass. When it is determined that the command has been received (YES in S4413), the V passage notification command is set (S4414), and the process proceeds to S4415. The V-passing command is a command indicating that the game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 35 during the small hit game has passed through the specific area 39 during the V valid period (see S2223). When the V-passage notification command is transmitted to the image control board 100 (image control unit) or the like by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 reads predetermined image information from the ROM of the image control board 100. Then, characters such as "V" and "V jackpot!" Are displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 (this is also referred to as "V passage notification effect"). As a result, the player is notified that the game ball has passed through the specific area 39, that is, the jackpot game related to the V jackpot is executed (started). On the other hand, when it is determined in S4413 that the V-pass command has not been received (NO in S4413), the process proceeds to S4415 without processing S4414.

Even when the game ball passes through the specific area 39 outside the V valid period, a V passing command including information that can identify that the ball has passed outside the V valid period may be received. As a result, based on the reception of the V passage command outside the valid period, it is possible to perform error notification using the speaker 67 controlled by the sub control unit 90, the image display device 7, the frame lamp 66, the board lamp 5, and the like.

Next, other processing is executed in S4415, and this processing is completed. As other processing (S4415), for example, processing based on other reception commands (for example, normal symbol fluctuation start command and normal symbol fluctuation stop command) other than the above-mentioned various commands is performed.

[Variation production start processing]
Next, the variation effect start process (S4404) executed in the received command analysis process (S4301) will be described. As shown in FIG. 42, in the variation effect start process (S4402), first, the effect determination random number acquisition process for acquiring various effect determination random numbers such as the variation effect determination random number, the advance notice effect determination random number, and the effect symbol determination random number. Perform (S4501). In this embodiment, the processing of S4501 is performed at the timing when the fluctuation start command is received from the main control unit 80, and a predetermined value (acquisition information) is acquired from each random number. Based on the acquired values, the mode of the effect symbol game effect to be executed, the advance notice effect, the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed, and the like are determined.

Next, S4502 analyzes the received fluctuation start command (S4502). The variation start command includes a variation pattern specification command (information for designating the variation pattern) that specifies the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Then, the variation pattern designation command includes the variation pattern information (P1 to P20) shown in FIG. 9, the game state information for designating the current gaming state, the determination result of the first special symbol winning / failing determination or the second special symbol winning / failing determination. It contains symbol information that specifies the big hit type and small hit type. In addition, since there are two types of variable pattern designation commands, one corresponding to the first special symbol and the other corresponding to the second special symbol, by analyzing the variable pattern designation command, the effect symbol game production to be started this time is performed. It is possible to determine whether the (variable display of the effect symbol) is related to the special figure 1 or the special figure 2. It should be noted that these fluctuation pattern information, game state information, and the like can also be used in processing other than the variation production start processing to be executed thereafter.

The S4503 then refers to the current mode status (S4503). The mode status is for determining the effect mode to be executed. The mode status of this embodiment is any value from "1" to "5", and each value is assigned to the effect modes A to E. Specifically, the mode status "1" corresponds to the production mode A, the mode status "2" corresponds to the production mode B, the mode status "3" corresponds to the production mode C, and the mode status "4" corresponds to the production mode C. It corresponds to the production mode D, and the mode status "5" corresponds to the production mode E. By referring to the current mode status, it is possible to specify the current production mode.

Here, the effect mode refers to an effect control state when a special symbol variation display (symbol variation game) is executed, and is mainly an aspect of the effect in the image display device 7. If the effect mode is different, a part or all of the effect modes of the game effect such as the advance notice effect and the reach effect executed by the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) or the like are different. Specifically, an image (effect display) displayed on the image display device 7, such as a different display mode of the effect symbol 8 (for example, a symbol design, a numerical design, etc.), a different character, an item, or a background image. ) Depends on the production mode. Further, the variable effect can also be executed in a mode corresponding to the effect mode, and when a plurality of variable effects (notice effect, reach effect, etc.) are provided, different variable effects can be executed depending on the effect mode. be able to.

In this embodiment, the effect modes A to D are executed when the non-time saving state (low base state, normal state) is controlled, and the effect mode E is controlled to the time saving state (high base state, high frequency state). Is executed when. Therefore, the player can grasp the current game state through the effect mode. It should be noted that the number of types of effect modes corresponding to the non-time-saving state is larger than that in the non-time-saving state because most of the gaming states when playing a game with the pachinko gaming machine 1 are in the non-time-saving state.

Next, in S4504, a variation effect pattern determination table (not shown) for determining a variation effect pattern (variation effect pattern) to be performed using the image display device 7, the board lamp 5, the movable decorative member 14, and the like is set (S4504). Specifically, the variation effect pattern determination table to be used is set based on the mode status (current effect mode) referred to in S4503 and the variation pattern specification command received from the main control unit 80. For example, when the fluctuation pattern information specified by the received fluctuation pattern specification command is "P1" (variation pattern P1: see FIG. 9), the fluctuation effect pattern determination table is used as the variation effect pattern determination table, and the jackpot variation corresponding to the current effect mode. The production pattern determination table is set. The variable effect pattern determination table is mainly for determining the execution mode (variable mode of the effect symbol, etc.) of the effect symbol game effect, and is a plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables corresponding to the effect mode (mode status). (Not shown) is stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90 in advance. In S4504, the table corresponding to the mode status (current effect mode) referred to in S4503 is selected and set from those variable effect pattern determination tables.

Next, in S4505, a variation effect pattern suitable for the specified variation pattern is selected and set based on the variation effect determination random number acquired in S4501 and the variation effect pattern determination table set in S4504 (S4505). As the variation effect pattern, a variation mode (execution mode of the variation effect) of the effect symbol 8 displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b is mainly set. As a result, in the effect symbol game effect (variable effect), when the reach effect is executed (variable effect with reach), when the reach effect is not executed (variable effect without reach), or when the character effect by a specific character is executed ( Character variation effect) etc. are decided. Further, the variable effect pattern includes, in addition to the variable mode of the effect symbol 8, execution modes such as a sound effect, a light effect, and a movable effect that are executed in association with the variable display of the effect symbol 8. The presence or absence is also determined.

In the reach effect, for example, as a display mode of the effect symbol 8 when the result of the special symbol hit / fail determination is a big hit, all three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are the same (doublet). When the mode (hit mode, specific mode) is provided, two of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (for example, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol) constitute the hit mode. Whether or not the remaining one (for example, the third stop symbol) is stopped and displayed with the symbol that completes the hitting mode while the remaining one (for example, the third stop symbol) continues to be displayed in a variable manner. It is a production that shows whether or not. According to this reach effect, it is possible to effectively fuel the expectation of the player who aims to generate a hit.

Further, in S4505, the effect symbol 8 (also referred to as “stop effect symbol”) to be stopped and displayed is determined and set based on the random number for determining the effect symbol acquired in S4501 and the stop symbol determination table (not shown). Here, there are two types of stop display: temporary stop display (temporary stop) and fixed stop display (fixed stop). Temporary stop means that the scroll display (variable display) of the effect symbol is temporarily stopped (paused), and the effect symbol is placed at a predetermined stop position (for example, the effect symbol display area 7b) on the display screen, such as a number or a character. It means that it is displayed in a state where it is slightly moved (slightly moved) so that it can be recognized. The state of slight movement is also called "sway fluctuation". On the other hand, the fixed stop is executed substantially in synchronization with the stop display time (fixed display time) of the special symbol, and the scroll display (variable display) of the effect symbol ends and the effect symbol is displayed on the display screen. It means that the numbers and characters are completely stopped and displayed at a predetermined stop position (for example, the effect symbol display area 7b) in a state where the numbers and characters can be recognized. When the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped after the variation display, the display result of the variation display (result of the variation effect) is deterministically displayed (confirmed display) (derivative display). Therefore, the temporary stop of the effect symbol can be performed once or a plurality of times until the final stop is reached.

The stop effect symbols determined (selected) in S4505 are a symbol for temporary stop (hereinafter, also referred to as "temporary stop symbol") and a symbol for fixed stop (hereinafter, also referred to as "fixed stop symbol"). The stop display mode of the effect symbol that is stopped and displayed (fixed stop) as a result of the variation effect is as described above.

In addition, the effect symbol 8, that is, the temporary stop symbol, which is temporarily stopped in the middle of the fluctuation display before reaching the fixed stop, is basically a roll (reach out-of-reach) other than the above-mentioned doublet (hit mode). Completely doublet, etc.). However, for example, in the case of a variable effect pattern in which a so-called "re-lottery" is executed in which the effect symbol 8 is stopped at doublet and then displayed in a variable manner again, the temporary stop symbol is doublet (hit mode). In this case, the temporary stop symbol is a roll corresponding to a jackpot having a relatively low degree of advantage (for example, a normal jackpot having a lower degree of advantage than the probability variation jackpot). Further, the fixed stop symbol after the re-lottery can be again set as a roll corresponding to a jackpot having a relatively low degree of advantage, or a roll corresponding to a jackpot having a relatively high degree of advantage. Further, since the effect symbol 8 is temporarily stopped immediately before (immediately before) the final stop after the variable display ends, the effect symbol 8 that is temporarily stopped immediately before the final stop is also a temporary stop symbol. In this case, the effect symbol 8 is also a temporary stop symbol. The temporary stop symbol is the same as the fixed stop symbol. The stop display mode of the effect symbol 8 shown in this embodiment is an example, and what is stopped and displayed as the stop effect symbol can be appropriately changed.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the variation mode (variation effect pattern) of the effect symbol 8, reach A, reach B, reach C, super reach (also referred to as “SP reach”) A, super reach B, Super reach C, character production, etc. are set. In S4505, it is determined whether to perform any of the reach effects or the like or not to perform the reach effects (this is also referred to as "normal variation") based on the variation effect pattern determination table.

Then, for example, when the variation effect with reach is executed, one of the reach effects is set based on the variation pattern designation command and the variation effect pattern determination table. Here, when the super reach effect (any of SP reach A to C) is executed, there is a possibility that it will be a big hit as compared with the case where the normal reach effect (any of reach A to C) is executed. Is set to be high. That is, it can be said that the super reach production is a game production with a higher possibility of becoming a big hit (big hit expectation) as compared with the normal reach production. The reach effect can be mainly set (executed) when a variation pattern designation command for specifying a variation pattern (see FIG. 9) having a variation time of 30,000 ms or more is received.

In this embodiment, the sub-control board 90 receives a variation pattern specification command for specifying a variation pattern (see FIG. 9) having a variation time of 30,000 ms or more as a variation pattern specification command from the main control board 80 in the non-time saving state. In this case, a reach effect (variable effect with reach) can be set (executed) based on the command. Among them, when the fluctuation time is 30,000 ms, the normal reach effect is set (executed) as the reach effect (normal reach variation effect), and when the fluctuation time is 45,000 ms or more, the SP reach effect is set (executed) as the reach effect. (SP reach fluctuation production). Further, in the time saving state (battle mode), a battle effect, which is a kind of character effect, is executed, and the battle effect is developed based on the reception of the fluctuation pattern designation command from the main control board 80 by the sub control board 90 (battle effect). (Progress).

Here, the variable display of the effect symbol 8 on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is basically performed as follows. That is, after the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R start the fluctuation display, the fluctuation speed of all the symbols becomes substantially constant at high speed, and then, at the timing when the predetermined time elapses, the first stop symbol (left in this example). The fluctuation speed of the effect symbol 8L) decreases, and the first stop symbol stops (temporarily stops). After that, the fluctuation speed of the second stop symbol (right effect symbol 8R in this example) decreases, the second stop symbol stops (temporarily stops), and finally the third stop symbol (medium effect symbol 8C in this example). The fluctuation speed decreases and the third stop symbol stops (temporarily stops). After that, when the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are fixedly stopped, the display result of the variation display is derived and displayed, and this is the end of one variation display. Based on the flow from the start to the end of such fluctuation display, normal fluctuation and reach production are performed. Such a basic variation display is mainly performed in a normal gaming state (non-time saving state in this example).

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the variable display of the effect symbol 8 is executed in the time saving state, the symbols 8L, 8C, 8R constituting the effect symbol 8 start the variable display all at once, and then at substantially the same time ( Stop (temporary stop or fixed stop) at the same time. Further, in the time saving state, the reach effect is not performed even if the fluctuation time is 45,000 ms or more. In the time saving state of this embodiment, the game aiming at the V big hit triggered by the special figure 2 small hit is performed in the battle mode, and the battle production in which the ally character and the enemy character play against each other is executed. This is because that.

In S4505, a variation effect pattern corresponding to any of the above-mentioned various variation effects is set in response to the processing results of S4501 to S4504 (S4505). Then, in the subsequent S4506, the variation effect start command for starting the variation effect based on the variation effect pattern set in S4505 is set in the output buffer in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 (S4506), and the variation effect start process is completed. do. When the variation effect start command set in S4506 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 uses the variation effect pattern specified based on the variation effect start command, that is, S4505. Predetermined image data corresponding to the set variation effect pattern is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and variation effect or the like based on the read image data is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

In this embodiment, when the gaming state is in the non-time saving state, basically, as shown in FIG. 3, for example, the effect symbol is located in the substantially center (effect symbol display area 7b) of the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. When 8 (effect symbol 8L, 8C, 8R) is displayed and develops into SP reach, the effect symbol 8 is displayed small toward the edge of the display screen 7a (for example, the lower right of the screen), and substantially the entire display screen 7a. SP reach production is developed at. On the other hand, when the game state is a time saving state, for example, as shown in FIG. 44, the effect symbol 8 is usually displayed small toward the edge of the display screen 7a (for example, the lower right of the screen), and a small hit or a big hit occurs. A series of effects during the battle mode are developed on almost the entire display screen 7a until it is done.

[Processing when entering the second starting port]
As shown in FIG. 43, in the second start port entry time processing (S4406), first, whether or not the current effect mode is the effect mode E set when the time is shortened, that is, the battle mode is in progress. Whether or not it is determined (S4601). If it is not production mode E (in battle mode) (NO in S4601), this processing is completed without performing the processing after S4602, and if it is production mode E (in battle mode) (YES in S4602), special It is determined whether or not the hit variation (big hit variation or small hit variation) of FIG. 1 or special figure 2 is being executed (S4602). This determination can be made, for example, based on a variation pattern designation command from the main control board 80 that triggered the execution (start) of the variation. Here, it is determined whether or not the variation display based on the variation pattern P17 or P18 (see FIG. 9) is being executed.

When it is determined in S4602 that the fluctuation display during execution (the fluctuation) is not a hit fluctuation (NO in S4602), this processing is completed without performing the processing after S4603, and it is determined that the fluctuation is a hit (S4602). Yes), it is determined whether or not the hit fluctuation during execution is the fluctuation display of the last inning of the time reduction shown in FIG. 2 (S4603). In this embodiment, since the specified number of fluctuations of the second special symbol, which is the end condition of the time saving state, is "2 times", it is determined in S4603 whether or not it is the second variation display of the time saving of the special figure 2. .. The determination of S4603 can be performed, for example, by providing a counter similar to the time reduction counter provided in the main control unit in the sub control unit and based on the value of the counter. Further, in S4603, it is determined that the fluctuation display (special figure fluctuation) currently being executed is not the fluctuation display of the last time reduction of the special figure 2 or the fluctuation display of the first time reduction of the special figure 2 or the special figure 1. This is a case corresponding to any of the variable display of the 1st to 8th (final) time reductions. However, in the time-saving state, as long as the player normally strikes right and shoots the game ball toward the right game area 3B, the special figure 1 fluctuates and displays at most 3 to 4 times. It is rare to display fluctuations more than 5 times. This is because the second starting port 21 opens for a long time in a short time state and remains substantially open, and most of the game balls flowing down the game ball guide path 25 (see FIG. 3) enter the second starting port 21. be.

If it is determined by S4603 that it is the variation display of the last time reduction in Special Figure 2 (YES in S4603), this processing is completed without performing the processing after S4604. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not the variation display of the last time reduction of Special Figure 2 (YES in S4603), that is, the variation display of the first time reduction of Special Figure 2 or the first to eighth times of time reduction of Special Figure 1 (final time). In the case of any of the variable displays, it is determined whether or not the effect symbol 8 is temporarily stopped (S4604). Here, for example, when the first variation of the time reduction in FIG. 2 is a hit variation, the hit variation is executed with a variation time of 45,000 ms based on the variation pattern P17 or P18, and as a variation effect corresponding to the variation pattern. In this embodiment, a pseudo-variation effect is executed in which one variation display is made to look like two variation displays (two variations). That is, a pseudo-variation effect is executed that makes it appear that the effect symbol is displayed twice during the one-time variation display of the special symbol.

In the pseudo-variation effect of this embodiment, after the variation display of the effect symbol 8 is started with the start of the variation display of the special symbol, the effect symbol 8 is temporarily stopped (temporarily stopped) at the timing when a predetermined time elapses. When the game ball enters the second starting port 21, the variable display after the temporary stop is restarted. Correspondingly, it is determined whether or not the effect symbol 8 is temporarily stopped. In this embodiment, the predetermined time from the start of the fluctuation of the effect symbol 8 to the temporary stop is 400 ms, which is the same as the fluctuation time of the deviation fluctuation (variation pattern P19) performed before the final round in the time saving state. .. In the battle mode (time saving state) of this embodiment, the main purpose of executing the pseudo-variation effect in this way is the V big hit triggered by the special figure 2 small hit, but the final time saving (2) of the special figure 2 This is because the variable display of the second round) makes it possible to clarify the result (small hit, big hit, or miss) of the battle effect in the battle mode. The details of the progress mode of the pseudo-variation effect in such a battle mode (time saving state) will be described later.

When it is determined in S4604 that the effect symbol 8 is not temporarily stopped (NO in S4604), this process is completed without performing the processing after S4605, and when it is determined that the effect symbol 8 is in temporary stop (YES in S4604). ), Set the effect command at the time of entering the ball in the sub output buffer (S4605), set the pseudo fluctuation start command in the sub output buffer (S4606), and end this process. When the set command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 displays a ball entry effect on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 based on the received command. At the same time, the variable display of the effect symbol 8 that has been temporarily stopped on the display screen 7a is restarted. The ball entry effect executed based on the ball entry command is the ball entry effect executed based on the special figure 2 start ball entry command, that is, the ball entry effect based on the special figure 2 start ball entry command. It is a similar production.

[Battle mode]
Next, a battle mode (effect mode E) executed when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to the time saving state (high frequency state) will be described. In the battle mode, as shown in FIG. 44 (A), the enemy character image T is displayed large in the center of the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, and the effect symbol 8 is displayed small in the lower right of the screen. It is executed based on the configuration. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of enemy characters (for example, three types of enemy characters A to C) are provided, and an enemy character image corresponding to any one of them is displayed. FIG. 44A shows a case where the enemy character image T of the enemy character A is displayed.

As described above, in the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game related to the time-saving jackpot, the appearance effect of the enemy character who is the opponent in the battle mode is executed prior to the start of the battle mode in the time-saving state after the jackpot game. Will be done. In other words, the image of the enemy character that is the opponent in the battle mode is displayed during the ending period. For example, when the opponent in the battle mode is the enemy character A, the enemy character image T is displayed on the display screen 7a during the ending effect (during the ending period) as shown in FIG. 44 (A). The effect symbol 8 is not displayed during the ending period. Then, when the battle mode (time saving state) is started, the effect symbol 8 is displayed at the lower right of the screen together with the enemy character image T, and thereafter, the variation effect during the battle mode is accompanied by the variation display of the special symbol in the time reduction state. (Variable display of the effect symbol 8 and the like) is executed.

In this embodiment, the appearance effect (display of the enemy character image) of the enemy character who is the opponent in the battle mode is executed during the ending period, but if it is before the end of the jackpot game, the execution time is Not limited to the ending period. For example, it is also possible to execute the appearance effect during the final round of the jackpot game related to the time-saving jackpot.

Here, as described above, in the present embodiment, the specified number of fluctuations of the special symbol, which is the end condition of the time saving state, is set to "8 times" for the first special symbol and "2 times" for the second special symbol. In the short time state, the variation display of the second special symbol based on the entry of the ball into the second starting port 21 which opens for a long time is mainly performed, so that the player normally strikes right and directs the game ball toward the right game area 3B. As long as it is firing, the second special symbol is variablely displayed twice before the first special symbol is variablely displayed eight times, and the time saving state ends. Therefore, in order to make the explanation easier to understand below, it is assumed that the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is performed twice in the battle mode (time reduction state), and the basic game (variation) in the battle mode (time reduction state) is performed. The flow of the production) will be described with reference to FIGS. 44 to 46.

In the battle mode, every time the game ball enters the second starting port 21 and the second special symbol starts to change the display, the effect at the time of entering the ball is started and the right side of the display screen 7a is displayed. The variable display of the effect symbol 8 is started at the lower part. As shown in FIG. 44 (B), the effect at the time of entering the ball of this embodiment depicts an attack applied to the enemy character image T (enemy character A) displayed in the center of the display screen 7a. The contents are as follows. Then, when the deviation variation is executed as the first variation display of the time reduction based on the entry into the second start port 21 (special figure 2 start entry ball 1), the deviation variation is a fluctuation time of 400 ms based on the variation pattern P19. It is executed at (short fluctuation time) (see FIG. 46 (A)). At this time, since the first deviation variation of the time reduction is executed in a short time of 400 ms, the variation display of the effect symbol 8 displayed at the lower right of the display screen 7a is completed in an instant (short time).

Then, after a stop display time of 500 ms, the variation display of the second (final) time reduction based on the entry into the second start opening 21 (special figure 2 start entry 2) is started (FIG. 46 (A)). See). The second variation display in this time reduction is executed based on the variation pattern P17 if the result of the hit / fail judgment in Special Figure 2 is a big hit, the variation pattern P18 if it is a small hit, and the variation pattern P20 if it is out of order. Each fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern with a fluctuation time of 45,000 ms (see FIG. 9). Therefore, the final variation display that satisfies the end condition of the time saving state is always executed with a long variation time of 45,000 ms. Along with this fluctuation display due to the long fluctuation time, as shown in FIG. 45 (C), the display screen 7a shows an effect indicating the start of a battle between the enemy character A and the ally character (also referred to as "battle start effect"). After that, it develops into a battle effect (not shown), and a battle effect according to the result of the special figure 2 hit / fail judgment is developed on the display screen 7a. The battle start effect of this embodiment is an enemy. It is assumed that the character image T and the ally character image M are displayed with the VS character sandwiched between them.

The details of the battle effect (effect pattern) will be omitted, but for example, the turn in which the ally character attacks the enemy character and the turn in which the enemy character attacks the ally character are executed a predetermined number of times. It can be the content to be settled. In addition, the production pattern of the battle production is set in the above-mentioned S4505. Then, as a result of the battle effect, when the ally character wins, as shown in FIG. 45 (D), the effect symbol 8 is displayed in a large size (doublet) in the substantially center of the display screen 7a (stop display). On the other hand, as a result of the battle effect, when the ally character is defeated, the effect symbol 8 is largely displayed (stopped) in the disengaged mode (separate eyes) in the substantially center of the display screen 7a (not shown).

The above is the flow of the basic game (variation effect) when the fluctuation display of the first time reduction in Special Figure 2 is out of alignment, but in contrast to this, the fluctuation display of the first time reduction in Special Figure 2 is a hit. In the case of fluctuation, the hit fluctuation is executed with a fluctuation time (long fluctuation time) of 45,000 ms based on the fluctuation pattern P17 or P18. The fluctuation effect accompanying the hit fluctuation of this long fluctuation time is the second time in order to prevent the player from feeling the apparent difference from the case where the fluctuation display of the first time reduction is out of alignment (short-time fluctuation). The variable display of is executed in a manner that makes it appear to develop into a battle effect. Specifically, the variation display of the effect symbol 8 is displayed at the lower right of the display screen 7a with the start of the first hit variation of the time reduction based on the entry into the second start opening 21 (special figure 2 start entry ball 1). It is started (see FIGS. 44 (B) and 46 (B)). After that, while the second special symbol continues to fluctuate, the effect symbol 8 that started the fluctuating display at the lower right of the display screen 7a is at the time when 400 ms has elapsed from the start, that is, the fluctuation time of the first deviation fluctuation of the time reduction. When the same time has passed, it is temporarily stopped (temporarily stopped). That is, the first variation display of the effect symbol 8 ends in a pseudo manner. Then, after 500 ms has elapsed from the temporary stop of the effect symbol 8, that is, after the same time as the stop display time has elapsed, the first ball enters the second start port 21 (reception of the second start port entry command: Based on (YES) in S4405, the variable display of the effect symbol 8 is restarted (see FIGS. 44 (B) and 46 (B)). That is, the second variation display of the effect symbol 8 is pseudo-started based on the ball entering the second starting port 21 (special drawing 2 starting port entering ball). At this time, the effect at the time of entering the ball is also executed based on the entry into the starting port 21 of the special figure 2. After that, on the display screen 7a, the battle effect corresponding to the hit variation is executed after the battle start effect shown in FIG. 45 (C).

In this way, when the fluctuation display of the first time reduction in Special Figure 2 is a hit fluctuation, the pseudo stop display (temporary stop) of the effect symbol 8 for the remaining number of times until the final time reduction (second time) in Special Figure 2 And, by executing the variation display, that is, the pseudo variation effect, the game (variation effect) in the battle mode is advanced with the appearance similar to the case where the variation display of the first time reduction is off and the variation is. As a result, regardless of whether the fluctuation display of the first time reduction is a deviation or a hit fluctuation, the variation display (one chance) of the final time reduction (second time) is performed so as not to give the player a sense of discomfort as much as possible. It is possible to entertain the battle mode aiming for the V jackpot.

If 500 ms (stop display time) has elapsed from the temporary stop of the effect symbol 8 and the game ball wants to enter the second starting port 21 within a predetermined time limit (for example, within 2000 ms from the temporary stop). The variable display of the effect symbol 8 may be restarted when the time limit elapses. In this way, it is possible to prevent the progress of the variable effect from becoming excessively stagnant.

Further, regarding the pseudo-continuous effect, in the above description, an example of executing the pseudo-variation effect when the variation display of the first time reduction in Special Figure 2 is a hit variation is shown, but the final time reduction (second time) in Special Figure 2 is shown. Similarly, when the hit variation of the special figure 1 is executed before the variation display of the above figure 1, the pseudo continuous effect is executed as the variation effect corresponding to the variation per special figure 1. Specifically, for example, after shifting to the time reduction state (after the start of the battle mode), the special figure 1 starts the fluctuation display for the first time reduction without displaying the fluctuation of the special figure 2, and the fluctuation display is a hit fluctuation. , The variation display of the effect symbol 8 is started with the start of the hit variation. After that, while the special figure 1 continues the variable display, the effect symbol 8 that started the variable display at the lower right of the display screen 7a is temporarily stopped (temporarily stopped) when 400 ms has passed from the start, and 500 ms from here. After the lapse of time, based on the first ball entry into the second start port 21 (reception of the second start port entry command: YES in S4405), the effect at the time of entry is executed and the variation display of the effect symbol 8 is resumed. Will be done. This resumed variation display is a pseudo variation display (first pseudo variation) of the effect symbol 8 that pretends to correspond to the first variation display of the special figure 2. When 400 ms have elapsed from this restart, the effect symbol 8 is temporarily stopped (temporarily stopped), and after 500 ms have elapsed from this, the first ball enters the second start port 21 (reception of the second start port entry command). : Based on YES) in S4405, the effect at the time of entering the ball is executed again, and the variable display of the effect symbol 8 is restarted. This resumed variation display is a pseudo variation display (second pseudo variation) of the effect symbol 8 that pretends to correspond to the second (final) variation display of the special figure 2. Then, after the start of the second pseudo-variation, the battle effect corresponding to the variation per special figure 1 is executed.

In this way, even if the hit variation of the special figure 1 is executed before the fluctuation display of the final time reduction (second time) of the special figure 2, the remaining time until the final time reduction (second time) of the special figure 2 is executed. The pseudo continuous effect is executed for the number of times, that is, in a mode in which the variation display of the effect symbol 8 is completed (fixed stop) after the pseudo stop display (temporary stop) and the variation display twice.

Here, the battle effect executed in the battle mode (time saving state, high frequency state) is also referred to as "specific effect", and the enemy character image T is also referred to as "specific image". Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 (sub-control unit) that performs the above-mentioned variation effect start processing (S4404) related to the execution of the variation effect and the battle effect functions as a "variation effect execution means" and a "specific effect execution means". I can say. Further, it can be said that the effect control microcomputer 91 (sub-control unit) that performs the above-mentioned variation effect start process (S4404) for displaying the effect symbol (identification information) in a variable manner functions as a “variation display means”.

[Battle mode BGM playback]
Next, BGM reproduction (music reproduction) in the battle mode will be described. As described above, in this embodiment, the BGM (musical piece) for enlivening the battle mode is played. As BGM in battle mode (also referred to as "battle mode BGM"), a total of 5 songs from the 1st song to the 5th song are provided, and the music data of these 5 songs is stored in the ROM ("sound") of the sub-control board 90. It is also called "ROM"). The effect control microcomputer 91 performs BGM reproduction control related to the battle mode by the above-mentioned sound control process (S4302).

When reproducing the battle mode BGM, the effect control microcomputer 91 continuously reproduces the first music to the fifth music in order from the first music. Then, while the battle mode continues, when the reproduction of the fifth music is finished, the music returns to the first music, and the fifth music is continuously reproduced again. In this embodiment, the continuous reproduction of these five songs is performed by seamless reproduction. That is, when the first music to the fifth music are continuously played, the music is continuously reproduced seamlessly (without interruption) without inserting a silent portion between the music. As a result, when playing back a plurality of songs (5 songs in this example) in succession, the next song starts playing smoothly, so that the BGM in the battle mode has a good listening comfort. NS.

In this embodiment, the battle mode BGM is composed of five songs from the first song to the fifth song, but the number of songs constituting the battle mode BGM may be more or less than five songs, and one song. It may be. When the battle mode BGM is set to one song, it is possible to configure the one song to be repeatedly played (so-called repeat playback) as long as the battle mode continues. Further, in the case of a plurality of songs, it is also possible to configure one of the songs to be randomly selected and played (so-called shuffle play).

The reproduction of the battle mode BGM is started from the big hit that triggers the execution of the battle mode, that is, during the big hit game related to the time saving big hit. Specifically, when the special figure 1 big hit A or the special figure 1 big hit B occurs in the non-time saving state, that is, when the time saving big hit occurs as the first hit, the effect control microcomputer 91 relates to the time saving big hit. With the start of the first round of the jackpot game, the playback of the battle mode BGM is started. Then, even after the jackpot game ends, the game state shifts to the time saving state, and the battle mode is started, the battle mode BGM is continuously played. In this way, it is confirmed that the battle mode BGM playback is started during the big hit game (in other words, before the start of the battle mode), the battle mode is started after the big hit game (shifts to the time saving state). This is to effectively raise the expectations of the player for the game in the battle mode under the circumstances.

The playback timing of the battle mode BGM does not have to be the first round, and it can be any round after the second round or during the ending period. If it is during the ending period, it is preferable to start the playback of the battle mode BGM at the same time as the start (execution) of the appearance effect of the enemy character. This is because the uplifting feeling is enhanced by linking the appearance of the enemy character and the start of playback of the battle mode BGM.

In the battle mode, as described above, the variable display of the final time reduction (second time) in Special Figure 2 develops into a battle effect, and the result of the battle effect, that is, the result (hit or miss) of the variable display is Is displayed. The results of the battle production are roughly divided into "hits" (small hits or big hits) in which the ally character wins and "missing" in which the ally characters lose. Corresponding to the result of this battle production, the mode of the battle production (battle production pattern) of this embodiment includes a ally victory pattern in which the ally character wins and a ally defeat pattern in which the ally character is defeated (enemy character wins). And are provided. Furthermore, for each of the ally victory pattern and the ally defeat pattern, there is an ally superiority pattern in which a battle (competition) is developed by the superiority of the ally character, and an enemy superiority pattern in which the battle (competition) is developed by the superiority of the enemy character. Has been done. In other words, as battle production patterns, the ally superior and ally victory pattern (also referred to as "ally straight win pattern"), the enemy dominant and ally victory pattern (also referred to as "ally reverse win pattern"), and the enemy superior and ally defeat. A pattern (also referred to as "allied straight losing pattern") and an ally dominant and ally defeating pattern (also referred to as "allied reversal losing pattern") are provided.

When the effect control microcomputer 91 executes a battle effect as a variable effect in the battle mode, the ally straight win pattern, ally reverse win pattern, ally straight lose pattern, or ally using a variable effect pattern determination table (not shown). A reverse losing pattern is selected and set as a battle effect pattern for executing the selected pattern (S4505). If the result of the hit / fail judgment related to the fluctuation display (hit fluctuation) in which the battle effect is executed is a hit (small hit or big hit), the ally defeat pattern is not set and the "ally straight win pattern" or "ally" If the "reversal win pattern" is set and the result of the win / fail judgment is wrong, the ally win pattern is not set and the "ally straight lose pattern" or the "ally reverse lose pattern" is set. In this embodiment, the reproduction mode of the battle mode BGM differs depending on the type of the battle effect pattern set in this way. Hereinafter, the reproduction mode of the battle mode BGM will be described with reference to FIGS. 47 and 48. In addition, in FIG. 47 and FIG. 48, “ED” on the display screen 7a means an ending effect. At the time of this ED display (ending effect), the enemy character (enemy character image) that becomes the battle opponent is displayed.

FIG. 47 shows the effect display and the transition (correspondence relationship) of the BGM when the ally character wins in the battle effect executed by the variable display of the final time reduction (second time) of the special figure 2 in the battle mode. As described above, the reproduction (seamless reproduction) of the battle mode BGM is started during the jackpot game. Then, when the battle effect is executed in the ally straight win pattern, the battle effect scene in which the ally character is dominant is displayed on the display screen 7a, and then the victory scene of the ally character is displayed, and the effect pattern is a winning mode (for example, "" It is displayed as "111" (doublet). When the battle effect is executed in the ally straight win pattern in this way, the battle mode BGM is continuously played from during the big hit game until the effect symbol is displayed in the hit mode in the battle mode after the big hit game. (See the upper part of FIG. 47). In addition, the battle production scene in which the ally character is dominant is a production scene that expresses that the battlefield of the battle is advantageous to the ally character. , Can be used as a battle production scene where ally characters dominate.

On the other hand, when the battle effect is executed in the ally reverse win pattern, the battle effect scene of the enemy character superiority (ally inferior) is displayed on the display screen 7a, but after that, the situation is reversed and the ally character win scene. Is displayed, and the effect symbol is displayed in a hit mode. When the battle production is executed in the ally reverse win pattern in this way, the playback of the battle mode BGM continues from during the big hit game to before the battle production scene in which the enemy character is dominant is displayed in the battle mode after the big hit game. After that, it is stopped (paused) as the battle production scene where the enemy character is dominant is displayed, and then the production symbol is displayed (stopped display) in the hit mode through the ally character victory scene. (See the lower part of FIG. 47). Then, between the time when the playback of the battle mode BGM is stopped and the time when it is restarted, that is, while the battle production scene in which the enemy character is superior is displayed, the ally character inferiority (pinch) is dealt with in place of the battle mode BGM. BGM (also referred to as "pinch BGM") is reproduced (see the lower part of FIG. 47). The music data of the pinch BGM is stored in the sound ROM. The battle production scene in which the enemy character is superior (inferior to the ally character) is a production scene expressing that the battlefield of the battle is disadvantageous to the ally character. For example, the ally character receives the first strike of the enemy character and the battle develops. The scene to be played can be a battle production scene in which the enemy character is dominant.

In reproducing the BGM when the above-mentioned ally characters win, the effect control microcomputer 91 controls the reproduction of the BGM based on the battle effect pattern to be executed. Specifically, when the battle production is started during the playback of the battle mode BGM and the battle production scene in which the ally character is dominant is displayed on the display screen 7a during the battle production, the playback of the battle mode BGM is continued as it is. On the other hand, when the battle production is started during the playback of the battle mode BGM and the battle production scene in which the enemy character is dominant is displayed on the display screen 7a during the battle production, the battle mode BGM is set in accordance with the display start of the production scene. Playback is stopped and playback of the pinch BGM is started. After that, the reproduction of the pinch BGM is ended at the timing when the victory scene of the ally character is displayed and the effect symbol is displayed (stopped display) in the hit mode, and the reproduction of the previously stopped battle mode BGM is resumed.

The timing of the end of playback of the pinch BGM and the timing of restarting the playback of the battle mode BGM are not only the timing at which the effect symbol is displayed (stopped) in the hit mode, but also the display start timing of the ally character victory scene and the ally character victory scene. It is also possible to set a predetermined timing such as during display when the victory of the ally character is definitely displayed.

On the other hand, FIG. 48 shows the effect display and the transition (correspondence relationship) of the BGM when the ally character is defeated in the battle effect executed by the variable display of the final time reduction (second time) of the special figure 2 in the battle mode. Shown. As shown in the figure, when the battle effect is executed in the ally reverse defeat pattern, the display screen 7a displays the battle effect scene in which the ally character is dominant, and then the defeat scene of the ally character is displayed, and the effect pattern is displayed. It is displayed in an out-of-order mode (for example, a variation of "268"). When the battle effect is executed in the ally reverse defeat pattern in this way, the playback of the battle mode BGM is performed immediately before the effect pattern is displayed in the out-of-order manner (or the ally character's) in the battle mode after the big hit game. It is performed until the defeat scene is displayed), and it is stopped at the timing when the effect symbol is displayed in the out-of-order manner, and the process ends as it is. Then, following the end of the reproduction of the battle mode BGM, the reproduction of the effect sound (also referred to as “battle mode end sound”) notifying the end of the battle mode is started (see the upper part of FIG. 48). The acoustic data of the battle mode end sound is also stored in the sound ROM.

On the other hand, when the battle effect is executed in the ally straight defeat pattern, the case of the ally reversal win pattern shown in FIG. 47 until the battle effect scene in which the enemy character is dominant is displayed on the display screen 7a and the reproduction of the pinch BGM is completed. The battle mode BGM and the pinch BGM are reproduced in the same manner as in (see the lower part of FIG. 47 and the lower part of FIG. 48). After that, the pinch BGM playback ends at the timing when the defeat scene of the ally character is displayed and the production symbol is displayed (stopped display) in a disengaged manner, and then the battle mode end sound playback is started. (See the lower part of FIG. 48).

In reproducing the BGM when the above-mentioned ally characters are defeated, the effect control microcomputer 91 controls the reproduction of the BGM based on the battle effect pattern to be executed. Specifically, when the battle effect is started during the playback of the battle mode BGM and the battle effect scene in which the ally character is dominant is displayed on the display screen 7a during the battle effect, the effect symbol is removed through the effect scene. The playback of the battle mode BGM is ended and the playback of the battle mode end sound is started according to the timing displayed by (stop display). On the other hand, when the battle production is started during the playback of the battle mode BGM and the battle production scene in which the enemy character is dominant is displayed on the display screen 7a during the battle production, the battle mode BGM is set in accordance with the display start of the production scene. Playback is stopped and playback of the pinch BGM is started. After that, the reproduction of the pinch BGM is ended at the timing when the defeat scene of the ally character is displayed and the effect symbol is displayed (stopped display) in an out-of-order manner, and the reproduction of the battle mode end sound is started.

The playback end timing of the pinch BGM and the playback start timing of the battle mode end sound are not only the timing when the effect symbol is displayed (stopped display), but also, for example, the display start timing of the ally character defeat scene and the ally character defeat scene. It is also possible to set a predetermined timing at which the defeat of the ally character is definitely displayed, such as during the display of.

Here, the game period in which the time saving state (high frequency state) after the big hit game related to the time saving big hit is set, that is, the period in which the battle mode is executed is also referred to as a "specific period" and is executed during the battle mode. The battle production is also called "specific fluctuation production", and the battle mode BGM (1st to 5th songs) is also called "specific music". In addition, the battle production scene in which the enemy character is dominant is also called a "special production scene", and the pinch BGM is also called a "special music". Further, it can be said that the effect control microcomputer 91 that controls the reproduction of BGM by the sound control process (S4302) functions as a "music reproduction means".

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In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, the second starting port 21 (variable starting port) is executed before the final time saving in the time saving high base state in which the second starting port 21 (variable starting port) is opened for a long time (opening for 5500 ms in this example). When the variation display of the special symbol is a deviation variation, the deviation variation is executed in a short variation time (400 ms in this example) defined by the variation pattern P19. Then, within the opening time (5500 ms) when the second starting port 21 is opened for a long time, the deviation fluctuation due to the short fluctuation time (400 ms) can be executed a plurality of times. Therefore, it is possible to quickly digest the deviation fluctuation until the final fluctuation display is executed (started). As a result, it is possible to realize a time-saving high-based state with a sense of speed and improve the interest of the time-saving high-based state.

In particular, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is a so-called type 1 and type 2 type gaming machine, and has one chance to improve the playability of the time-saving and high-base state, and to continue the V-big hit and the time-saving and high-base state (one special figure). It is a game that is aimed at by 2 small hits B). For this reason, it is possible to further enhance the interest of such playability in combination with the sense of speed by quickly (high-speed) digesting the deviation fluctuations before the final round of time reduction in a short fluctuation time.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment does not have a function of storing the second special figure hold (special figure 2 hold storage means), and the game is played during the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Even if the ball enters the second starting port 21, random numbers for determining whether or not the ball is entered (predetermined information) are not acquired. Therefore, during the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Even if the game ball enters the second starting port 21, the variation display of the second special symbol is not executed as a result of the entry. Here, in the time-saving and high-base state, while the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 21 increases, the disengagement fluctuation is executed in the short fluctuation time (400 ms in this example), so that the game ball enters the second starting port 21. The next (new) fluctuation display based on the ball entry can be started immediately. For this reason, while eliminating unnecessary entry into the second starting port 21 (entry that does not trigger the execution of the variation display) as much as possible, the entry into the second start port 21 and the variation display of the second special symbol are used. It is possible to foster a sense of interlocking. As a result, while the game balls frequently enter the second starting port 21, it is possible to give the player the impression that the variable display is executed (started) one after another for each ball entered, and as a result, the player can be given an impression. It is possible to make the player play the game without making the player feel stress.

In particular, the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment advances the game in the time-saving and high-base state by taxiing right-handed, and the game ball flowing down the right game area 3B is a game ball guide path toward the second starting port 21. Most of the gaming balls that flow down the guide path 25 (see FIG. 3) can enter the second starting port 21. Therefore, the sense of speed of the game progress in the time-saving and high-base state is remarkable, and it is difficult for the player to feel stress.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the deviation fluctuation executed before the final time reduction in the time saving high base state is set to the shortest fluctuation time in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For this reason, it is possible to more quickly digest the deviation fluctuation before the final round of time reduction. As a result, it is possible to increase the sense of speed of the game progress in the time-saving and high-base state.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the movable member 23 of the second starting port 21 is operated in the time-saving and high base state, the game ball is moved to the second starting port within the operating time (5500 ms in this example). By making a plurality of balls into the 21 player, there is a high possibility that the variable display of the final time reduction will be started. Therefore, the end condition of the time saving and high base state can be satisfied with the operation of one of the movable members 23 (opening of one of the second starting ports 21). As a result, it is possible to realize speedy game playability in which the time-saving and high-base state after the big hit game is completed at once in a short period of time.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the variation display of the special symbol of the final time reduction in the time reduction high base state is a variation time longer than the variation time (400 ms) defined by the variation pattern P19 (variation pattern P19). It is executed with a fluctuation time of 10 times or more (45,000 ms). For this reason, it becomes easy to attract the player to the variable display of the last inning of the time saving. As a result, it is possible to raise the player's expectation and tension for the game at the end of the time saving and high base state.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the hit variation executed before the final time reduction in the time reduction high base state is a long variation time defined by the variation pattern P17 or P18 (10 times the variation pattern P19). It is executed with the above fluctuation time of 45,000 ms). Therefore, if the variation display executed before the final time reduction is not the short variation time, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific mode. As a result, it is possible to raise the player's sense of expectation and tension for the game from the beginning of the time-saving and high-base state.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the hit variation is executed before the final time reduction in the time reduction high base state, the pseudo variation effect is executed along with the hit variation. In the pseudo-variation effect, the pseudo-variation display of the effect symbol for the remaining number of times until the last inning of the second special symbol is executed, and the pseudo-variation display causes the ball to enter the second starting port 21. It can be executed as an opportunity. For this reason, even if the fluctuation display executed before the final time reduction is a hit variation, the variation display executed before the final time reduction is out of alignment or the variation display executed before the final time reduction is displayed. It is possible to adopt the same configuration of the fluctuation effect as in the case of the hit fluctuation. As a result, during the time-saving and high-base state, it is possible to entertain the game with the same appearance (directing mode) regardless of the game progress mode (hit generation timing, hit presence / absence, etc.), which improves the interest. It will be easier to plan.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, during the ending period of the jackpot game, an image of an enemy character that is a battle opponent of a battle effect executed in a time-saving high base state (battle mode) after the jackpot game is displayed. It is displayed on the screen 7a. Therefore, even before the start of the battle production (battle mode), it is possible to make the player recognize the enemy character related to the battle production and attract the player to the battle production (battle mode). As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the time-saving and high-base state with a sense of speed through the battle production (battle mode).

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, during the time saving and high base state (battle mode), when the gaming ball enters the second starting port 21, the effect at the time of entering the ball can be executed. It can be developed into a battle production through the production at the time of entering the ball. For this reason, it is possible to link "entry into the second starting port 21" and "development of the effect at the time of entry and the development of the battle effect" to create a certain battle effect that gives the player a sense of self-reliance. This makes it possible to enhance the effect of the effect during the time saving and high base state (battle mode).

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the battle mode BGM is reproduced from the big hit game to the battle mode (time saving and high base state) after the big hit game. If the battle effect is displayed on the display screen 7a during this battle mode (during the playback of the battle mode BGM) and the battle effect includes a battle effect scene in which the enemy character is dominant, the battle mode is displayed while the effect scene is displayed. BGM playback is stopped. On the other hand, when the battle production scene in which the enemy character is dominant is not included, that is, when the battle production scene in which the ally character is dominant is included, the playback of the battle mode BGM is not stopped and the playback continues. Will be done. Therefore, depending on the development of the battle effect displayed during the battle mode (during the playback of the battle mode BGM) (whether or not there is a battle production scene in which the enemy character is dominant), the playback of the battle mode BGM that is continued from the jackpot game is performed. It may or may not be stopped. As a result, it is possible to add sharpness to the production during the battle mode and improve the interest from the big hit game to the battle mode after the big hit game.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the battle effect is displayed during the battle mode after the big hit game (during the playback of the battle mode BGM), and the battle effect scene in which the enemy character is dominant is displayed during the battle effect. In this case, the pinch BGM is played instead of the battle mode BGM while the production scene is displayed. Therefore, during the battle production, the BGM to be played changes by linking with the display of the battle production scene in which the enemy character is superior (the ally character is inferior). As a result, it is possible to enhance the feeling of exhilaration when the battle production scene in which the enemy character is dominant is displayed.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the battle effect is displayed during the battle mode after the big hit game (during the playback of the battle mode BGM), and the effect is produced after the battle effect scene in which the enemy character is dominant in the battle effect. When the symbol (special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the hit mode, the playback of the battle mode BGM that has been stopped while the battle production scene in which the enemy character is dominant is displayed is restarted. Therefore, when the next hit game (V jackpot) is executed by the stop display of the hit mode in the battle mode after the end of the previous jackpot game (in the case of a so-called consecutive villa), the battle mode from the previous jackpot game BGM playback will be resumed (continued) after a pause. This makes it possible to effectively produce a series of villas.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the battle mode BGM is played, a plurality of songs constituting the battle mode BGM are seamlessly played. Therefore, when the playback of the battle mode BGM continues, a plurality of songs are continuously played without interruption. As a result, it is possible to effectively enhance the uplifting feeling of the player who faces the game in the battle mode by making the battle mode BGM a good listening comfort.

Although examples have been described above as embodiments of the present invention, the present invention is not limited to this, and is not limited to the wording described in each claim as long as it does not deviate from the scope described in each claim. It extends to the extent that those skilled in the art can easily replace them, and it is possible to appropriately add improvements based on the knowledge that those skilled in the art usually have.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the specified number of fluctuations of the special symbol, which is the end condition of the time saving state, is set to "8 times" for the first special symbol and "2 times" for the second special symbol, and the first special symbol and the first 2 Although it was supposed to be different from the special symbol, the number of times is not limited to the examples, and can be arbitrarily determined in consideration of playability, specifications, and the like. Further, the specified number of fluctuations may be the same for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, or the specified number of fluctuations may be determined by the total number of each symbol regardless of the type of the special symbol.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a configuration (so-called special figure 2 priority variation) in which the variation display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variation display of the first special symbol is adopted, but the present invention is not limited to this. The variation display of the first special symbol may be executed in preference to the variation display of the second special symbol (so-called special symbol 1 priority variation). Alternatively, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol may not be prioritized. In short, the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine configured so that when either one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is variablely displayed, the other is not variablely displayed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the battle production is started during the battle mode and the battle production scene in which the enemy character is dominant is displayed in the battle production, the battle mode BGM is played according to the display of the production scene. It was supposed that the pinch BGM would start playing instead of being stopped, but the battle mode BGM playback stop (pause) and the production scene (special production scene) that triggers the start of the pinch BGM playback will be implemented. It is not limited to the example. For example, instead of the battle production scene in which the enemy character is dominant, it is possible to use a battle production scene in which the ally character is dominant, or another production scene different from these production scenes (for example, a production scene in which the battle background changes). be.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the production mode in the time-saving and high-based state after the big hit game is set as the battle mode, and the battle production by the battle between the ally character and the enemy character is executed. The contents of the mode (specific period), the dedicated effect (specific effect, specific variation effect) executed during the mode, and the effect scene (special effect scene) that triggers the stoppage of BGM playback in the mode. , It is not limited to the examples, and it is possible to determine the contents according to the motif, specifications, specifications, etc. of the model.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a type 1 type 2 type pachinko game machine is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a so-called type 1 type pachinko game. The present invention can also be applied to machines. As a type 1 type of pachinko gaming machine, for example, a type that determines whether or not to activate a probability fluctuation function, a fluctuation time shortening function, and an opening extension function based on the type of jackpot symbol, and a big winning opening (V attacker). An example is a type that determines whether or not to activate the probability variation function based on whether or not the gaming ball has passed (passed through V) a specific region (V region) as the probability variation operation port provided inside. In any case, the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine capable of generating at least a high base state (high frequency state).

In a game machine having the above-mentioned probability fluctuation function, the jackpot probability is generally set to a low probability (first probability) or a high probability (second probability) due to the non-operation / operation of the probability fluctuation function. However, the types (numbers) of jackpot probabilities are not limited to this, for example, medium probabilities (third probabilities) higher than low probabilities (first probabilities) and lower than high probabilities (second probabilities). Three or more types of probabilities may be set. Further, the first low probability and the first high probability (first probability condition), the second low probability and the second high probability (second probability condition), the third low probability and the third high probability (third probability condition), etc. , Multiple types of probability conditions that define the relationship between low probability and high probability are provided, and any of the multiple types of probability conditions can be arbitrarily set (selectable) when the power of the game machine is turned on, for example. May be good.

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Hereinafter, inventions related to the embodiments (Examples) disclosed in the present specification will be disclosed as reference inventions.

(Reference Invention 1)
Conventionally, when the identification information (for example, a special symbol) that is variablely displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port is stopped and displayed in a specific mode, a special game that can give a predetermined benefit to the player (a special game). For example, a gaming machine capable of executing a jackpot game, etc.) is known. This type of gaming machine is provided with a variable starting port that is composed of ordinary electric accessories and the like and can change the possibility of entering the game ball, and the frequency of entering the game ball into the variable starting port after the end of the special game. There is one configured to be able to shift to a higher frequency state than usual (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-240423).

However, the playability of shifting to a high frequency state after the end of the special game is already well known, and there is room for further improvement in order to improve the interest of the game.

The present reference invention 1 has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to improve the interest of a gaming machine capable of shifting to a high frequency state after the end of a special game.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 is
When the identification information that is variablely displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port is stopped and displayed in a specific mode, a special game that can give a predetermined benefit to the player becomes feasible.
A gaming machine having a variable starting port in which the possibility of entering a game ball can be changed as the starting port.
An information acquisition means capable of acquiring predetermined information based on the entry of a game ball into the variable starting port, and
A variable display means for variablely displaying identification information based on predetermined information acquired by the information acquisition means, and a variable display means.
After the end of the special game, a high-frequency state setting means capable of setting a high-frequency state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the variable starting port becomes higher than usual is provided.
The variable starting port includes a movable member that operates for a predetermined time based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition, and when the movable member operates, the possibility of entering the game ball becomes higher than before the operation. ,
The predetermined information includes at least non-specific information and specific information.
When the identification information is variablely displayed based on the non-specific information, the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner.
When the identification information is variablely displayed based on the specific information, the identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific mode.
After setting the high-frequency state, when the variation display of the identification information is executed a predetermined number of times in the high-frequency state, the high-frequency state is configured to end.
The variable display means fluctuates and displays the identification information at any of a plurality of predetermined fluctuating times.
The plurality of fluctuation times are shorter than the operating time when the movable member is operated in the high frequency state, and the variation display of the identification information can be executed a plurality of times within the operating time. Time is included
The variable display means is characterized in that when the identification information is variablely displayed based on the non-specific information before the predetermined number of times in the high frequency state, the variable display is performed in the short variable time. be.

According to such a gaming machine, in the high-frequency state, the non-specific information is displayed before the variable display of the identification information of the predetermined number of times (final round) at which the high-frequency state ends is executed. When the variation display of the identification information based on is executed, the variation display is executed in a short variation time. In the variable starting port, the possibility of entering a game ball is increased by operating the movable member, but the short fluctuation time is shorter than the operating time when the movable member is operated in a high frequency state, and , It is set as the time during which the variable display of the identification information can be executed a plurality of times within the operating time. Therefore, it is possible to quickly digest the variable display of the identification information based on the non-specific information until the final variable display of the identification information is executed (started) in the high frequency state. As a result, it is possible to realize a high-frequency state with a sense of speed and improve the interest of the high-frequency state.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 described above.
The information acquisition means acquires predetermined information when the game ball enters the variable starting port when the identification information is not variablely displayed, and the variable display of the identification information based on the acquired predetermined information ends. The feature is that the prescribed information is not newly acquired until.

According to such a gaming machine, when a game ball enters the variable starting port during the variable display of the identification information, the variable display of the identification information is not executed when the ball enters the variable starting port. Here, in the high frequency state, while the frequency of entering the game ball into the variable starting port increases, the variation display of the identification information based on the non-specific information is executed in a short variation time, so that the ball can enter the variable starting port. Based on the next (new) variable display will start immediately. Therefore, it is possible to create a feeling of interlocking between the ball entering the variable starting port and the variable display of the identification information while eliminating unnecessary ball entry into the variable starting port as much as possible. As a result, it is possible to give the player the impression that the variable display is executed (started) one after another for each ball while the game ball frequently enters the variable start port, and as a result, the player It is possible to play the game without making the player feel stressed.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 or 1-2 described above.
The short fluctuation time is characterized in that it is the shortest fluctuation time among the plurality of fluctuation times.

According to such a gaming machine, the variable display of the identification information based on the non-specific information, which is executed before the final round in the high frequency state, is executed in the shortest variable time among the plurality of variable times. Therefore, it is possible to more quickly digest the variable display of the identification information based on the non-specific information before the final round in the high frequency state. This makes it possible to increase the sense of speed in the progress of the game in a high frequency state.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-4 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Inventions 1-1 to 1-3 described above.
When the movable member operates in the high frequency state and a plurality of game balls enter the variable starting port within the operating time, the variable display of the identification information at the predetermined number of times can be started. It is characterized by being configured.

According to such a gaming machine, when a movable member operates in a high frequency state, a plurality of gaming balls are inserted into the variable starting port within the operating time, so that the variation display of the identification information for a predetermined number of times is displayed. It will be started. Therefore, the end condition of the high frequency state can be satisfied with the operation of one of the movable members. As a result, it becomes possible to realize game playability that completes the high frequency state after the special game at once.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-5 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Inventions 1-1 to 1-4 described above.
The variation display means is characterized in that, when the identification information is variablely displayed at the predetermined number of times in the high frequency state, the variation is displayed in a variation time longer than the short variation time among the plurality of variation times. It is a thing.

According to such a gaming machine, the variation display of the identification information of the predetermined number of times (final number) in the high frequency state is executed in a variation time longer than the short variation time. Therefore, it becomes easy to attract the player to the variable display of the identification information in the final round. As a result, it is possible to raise the player's expectation and tension for the game at the end of the high frequency state.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-6 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Inventions 1-1 to 1-5 described above.
When the variable display means variablely displays the identification information based on the specific information before the predetermined number of times in the high frequency state, the variable time longer than the short variable time among the plurality of variable times. It is characterized by variable display with.

According to such a gaming machine, the fluctuation display of the identification information based on the specific information executed before the predetermined number of times (final round) in the high frequency state is executed in the fluctuation time longer than the short fluctuation time. .. Therefore, if the variation display of the identification information executed before the final round is not a short variation time, the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode. As a result, it is possible to raise the player's sense of expectation and tension for the game from the beginning of the high frequency state.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-7 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-6 described above.
A variable effect executing means capable of executing a variable effect of varyingly displaying the effect symbol on a predetermined display unit according to the variable display of the identification information is provided.
When the identification information is variablely displayed based on the specific information before the predetermined number of times in the high frequency state, the variable effect executing means up to the predetermined number of times by the end of the variable display. It is possible to execute a pseudo-variation effect that makes the effect symbol appear to be variable-displayed multiple times, including the pseudo-variation display for the remaining number of times.
The pseudo-variation effect is characterized in that the pseudo-variation display for the remaining number of times can be started when the game ball enters the variable start port.

According to such a gaming machine, while a variable effect of varyingly displaying the effect symbol is executed along with the variable display of the identification information, identification based on the specific information is performed before the predetermined number of times (final) in the high frequency state. When the variation display of information is executed, the pseudo variation effect is executed along with the variation display. In this case, when the variation display ends, the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode, and then the special game is executed. Therefore, the high frequency state ends before the variation display number of the identification information reaches a predetermined number. Become. In the pseudo-variable effect, the player can start the pseudo-variable display of the pseudo-effect symbol for the remaining number of times until the predetermined number of times is reached, when the game ball enters the variable start port. , It is possible to make it appear that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode (a special game is executed) after the final variable display. As a result, in a high frequency state, the variation display of the identification information based on the specific information is apparently executed before the predetermined number of times (final time) and when it is executed at the predetermined number of times (final time). , It becomes possible to adopt the same composition of variable production, and it becomes easier to improve the interest.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-8 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Inventions 1-1 to 1-7 described above.
A specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect using a specific image displayed on a predetermined display unit in the high frequency state is provided.
When the high frequency state is set after the end of the special game, the specific image used in the specific effect is displayed on the display unit at a predetermined time before the end of the special game. be.

According to such a gaming machine, a specific image used in a specific effect executed in a high frequency state after the special game is displayed on the display unit at a predetermined time before the end of the special game. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize the specific image related to the specific effect even before the start of the specific effect (high frequency state), and to attract the player to the specific effect. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of a high-frequency state with a sense of speed through a specific production.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-9 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Inventions 1-1 to 1-8 described above.
It has a non-variable starting port as the starting port, and has a non-variable starting port.
The identification information includes a first identification information and a second identification information.
The information acquisition means obtains predetermined information based on the entry of the game ball into the non-variable start port and the predetermined information based on the entry of the game ball into the variable start port. Including the second information acquisition means to be acquired,
The variation display means includes a first variation display means for varyingly displaying the first identification information based on the predetermined information acquired by the first information acquisition process, and a predetermined information acquired by the second information acquisition process. Including a second variable display means for variable display of the second identification information based on the above.
When either one of the first identification information and the second identification information is variablely displayed, the other is not changed and displayed.
After setting the high frequency state, the variation display of the 1 identification information is executed the first predetermined number of times in the high frequency state, or the variation display of the 2 identification information is less than the first predetermined number of times. It is configured so that the high frequency state ends when it is executed a number of times.
When the first identification information is variablely displayed based on the non-specific information before the first predetermined number of times in the high frequency state, the first variable display means is variablely displayed in the short variable time. ,
When the second identification information is variablely displayed based on the non-specific information before the second predetermined number of times in the high frequency state, the second variable display means is variablely displayed in the short variable time. It is characterized by that.

According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to improve the interest of a gaming machine having a non-variable starting port and a variable starting port as starting ports and having first identification information and second identification information as identification information. Become.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-10 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-9 described above.
As the specific aspect, it has a first specific aspect and a second specific aspect.
Of the first identification information and the second identification information, at least the second identification information may be stopped and displayed in the second specific mode via variable display.
The first identification information is stopped and displayed in the first specific mode, the second identification information is stopped and displayed in the first specific mode, and the second identification information is stopped and displayed in the second specific mode. The special game can be executed when the game ball that has entered the specific entry port, which can be entered by being displayed as stopped, passes through the specific area.
It is more likely that the second identification information will be stopped and displayed in the second specific mode than the first identification information or the second identification information will be stopped and displayed in the first specific mode. It is a feature.

According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to improve the interest of the so-called "1 type 2 type" or "1 type 2 type mixer".

According to the above-mentioned Reference Invention 1, it is possible to improve the interest of the gaming machine capable of shifting to the high frequency state after the end of the special game.

(Reference Invention 2)
Conventionally, a special game (for example, a big hit game) that can give a predetermined profit to a player when the identification information (for example, a special symbol or the like) that is variablely displayed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition is stopped and displayed in a specific mode. There are known gaming machines that can be executed. Some gaming machines of this type are configured to execute a series of effect displays from the start of the special game to the probabilistic state and the time saving state after the special game (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-29587). ..

However, simply executing a series of effect displays over a game period that is advantageous to the player, such as a special game or a probabilistic state, tends to make the effect monotonous, and there is a risk that the interest of the game will rather decline.

The present reference invention 2 has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 is
A gaming machine that enables a special game that can give a predetermined profit to a player when the identification information that is variablely displayed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition is stopped and displayed in a specific mode.
A production display means that can display the production,
Equipped with a music playback means that can play music,
The effect display means can display a specific variation effect along with the variation display of the identification information executed in a specific period after the special game.
The specific variation effect may include a special effect scene or not.
The music playing means can play a specific music from the special game to the specific period after the special game.
When the specific variation effect is displayed while the specific song is being played in the specific period, and the special effect scene is included in the specific variation effect, the specific song is played while the special effect scene is displayed. When the music is stopped and the special production scene is not included, the playback of the specific music is continued without being stopped.

According to such a gaming machine, a specific music is played from the special game to a specific period after the special game, and during the specific period (that is, during the playback of the specific music), the identification information is specified according to the variable display. When the variation effect is displayed, if the specific variation effect includes a special effect scene, the reproduction of the specific music is stopped while the special effect scene is displayed. On the other hand, when the displayed specific variation effect does not include the special effect scene, the reproduction of the specific song is not stopped, and the reproduction is continued while the specific variation effect is displayed. For this reason, the playback of the specific music continued from the special game is stopped according to the development of the specific variation effect (presence or absence of the special production scene) displayed during the specific period after the special game (during the playback of the specific music). It may or may not be done. As a result, it is possible to add sharpness to the production during the specific period and improve the interest from the special game to the specific period after the special game.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 described above.
The music reproduction means is characterized in that a special music different from the specific music is reproduced while the special production scene is displayed.

According to such a gaming machine, when a specific variation effect is displayed during a specific period after the special game (during playback of a specific song) and a special effect scene is displayed during the specific variation effect, the special effect scene is displayed. Is displayed, a special song is played in place of the specific song. Therefore, the music played by linking with the display of the special production scene changes from the specific music to the special music. This makes it possible to enhance the feeling of exhilaration when the special production scene is displayed.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 or 2-2 described above.
When the special production scene is displayed and the identification information being displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed in a specific mode after the special production scene, the music reproduction means restarts the playback of the stopped specific music in a predetermined manner. It is characterized by resuming in time.

According to such a gaming machine, a specific variation effect is displayed along with a variation display of the identification information during a specific period after the special game (during playback of the specific song), and the identification is performed through the special effect scene of the specific variation effect. When the information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode, the playback of the specific music that has been stopped while the special production scene is displayed is resumed. Therefore, after the end of the previous special game, when the next special game is executed by the stop display of the specific mode during the specific period (in the case of a so-called consecutive villa), the reproduction of the specific music from the previous special game is temporarily performed. It will be restarted (continued) after being stopped. This makes it possible to effectively produce a series of villas.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-4 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Inventions 2-1 to 2-3 described above.
The specific song includes a plurality of songs and includes a plurality of songs.
The music reproduction means is characterized in that when the specific music is reproduced, the plurality of music are seamlessly reproduced.

According to such a gaming machine, when a specific song is played, a plurality of songs are seamlessly played as the specific song. Therefore, when the reproduction of the specific music continues, the plurality of music will be continuously reproduced without interruption. As a result, it is possible to improve the listening comfort when the specific music is played and to effectively enhance the feeling of exhilaration when the specific music is played.

According to the above-mentioned Reference Invention 2, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

1 Pachinko game machine, 2 game board, 3 game area, 7 image display device, 7a display screen, 8 production design, 20 1st start port, 21 2nd start port, 22 variable winning device, 23 movable member, 25 game ball Guideway, 28 gates, 30 1st prize opening, 35 2nd prize opening, 39 specific area, 40 main display, 41 special symbol display, 41a 1st special symbol display (1st special symbol display) , 41b 2nd special symbol display (2nd special symbol display), 67 speaker, 80 main control board (main control unit), 81 game control microcomputer, 90 sub control board (sub control unit), 91 for effect control Microcomputer, 100 image control board (image control unit), 101 image control microcomputer, 106 audio control board.

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When the identification information that is variablely displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port is stopped and displayed in a specific mode, a special game that can give a predetermined benefit to the player becomes feasible.
A gaming machine having a variable starting port in which the possibility of entering a game ball can be changed as the starting port.
An information acquisition means capable of acquiring predetermined information based on the entry of a game ball into the variable starting port, and
A variable display means for variablely displaying identification information based on predetermined information acquired by the information acquisition means, and a variable display means.
After the end of the special game, a high-frequency state setting means capable of setting a high-frequency state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the variable starting port becomes higher than usual is provided.
The variable starting port includes a movable member that operates for a predetermined time based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition, and when the movable member operates, the possibility of entering the game ball becomes higher than before the operation. ,
The predetermined information includes at least non-specific information and specific information.
When the identification information is variablely displayed based on the non-specific information, the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner.
When the identification information is variablely displayed based on the specific information, the identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific mode.
After setting the high-frequency state, when the variation display of the identification information is executed a predetermined number of times in the high-frequency state, the high-frequency state is configured to end.
The variable display means fluctuates and displays the identification information at any of a plurality of predetermined fluctuating times.
The plurality of fluctuation times are shorter than the operating time when the movable member is operated in the high frequency state, and the variation display of the identification information can be executed a plurality of times within the operating time. Time is included
The gaming machine characterized in that, when the identification information is variablely displayed based on the non-specific information before the predetermined number of times in the high frequency state, the variable display means is variablely displayed in the short variable time. .. The information acquisition means acquires predetermined information when the game ball enters the variable starting port when the identification information is not variablely displayed, and the variable display of the identification information based on the acquired predetermined information ends. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined information is not newly acquired until. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the short fluctuation time is the shortest fluctuation time among the plurality of fluctuation times. The short fluctuation time is a fluctuation time that enables the start of the predetermined number of fluctuation displays within the operating time when the movable member is operated in the high frequency state. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The variation display means is characterized in that, when the identification information is variablely displayed at the predetermined number of times in the high frequency state, the variation is displayed in a variation time longer than the short variation time among the plurality of variation times. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4. When the variation display means variablely displays the identification information based on the specific information before the predetermined number of times in the high frequency state, the variation time longer than the short variation time among the plurality of variation times. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the gaming machine is varied and displayed. A variable effect executing means capable of executing a variable effect of varyingly displaying the effect symbol on a predetermined display unit according to the variable display of the identification information is provided.
When the identification information is variablely displayed based on the specific information before the predetermined number of times in the high frequency state, the variable effect executing means up to the predetermined number of times by the end of the variable display. It is possible to execute a pseudo-variation effect that makes the effect symbol appear to be variable-displayed multiple times, including the pseudo-variation display for the remaining number of times.
The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein in the pseudo-variation effect, the pseudo-variation display for the remaining number of times can be started when the gaming ball enters the variable starting port. .. A specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect using a specific image displayed on a predetermined display unit in the high frequency state is provided.
The claim is characterized in that when the high frequency state is set after the end of the special game, a specific image used in the specific effect is displayed on the display unit at a predetermined time before the end of the special game. The gaming machine according to any one of 1 to 7.

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