JP2022098125A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of preventing a fraud by a player and transferring a ball-entry easy state to a normal game state without making the player feel discomfort.SOLUTION: A game machine capable of executing a first special symbol variation in parallel with a second special symbol variation, transfers to a ball-entry easy state where entry in a main special symbol winning hole is easier than a normal game state up to a time when a prescribed condition is established. The prescribed condition is configured to satisfy any of events that the number of main special symbol variations after the transfer to the ball-entry easy state reaches the first number of rotations, and that a sum of the number of first special symbol variations and the number of second special symbol variations after the transfer to the ball-entry easy state reaches the second number of rotations more than the first number of rotations.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 23

Description

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

Conventionally, for example, in a pachinko gaming machine, which is one of the gaming machines, when a pachinko ball wins a prize in the starting winning opening, the symbol displayed on the image display device starts to fluctuate, and at the same time, the symbol is stopped after a certain period of time, and the stopped symbol is displayed. When a specific combination is made, the big prize opening is opened, and the player can win many pachinko balls. In addition, there is a model in which two types of the above-mentioned starting winning openings are provided, and in such a model, the winning is suspended or the design is changed for each starting winning opening.

Furthermore, the fluctuation of the design for the two types of starting winning openings is generally not performed in parallel even if there is a hold in each starting winning opening, and one of the starting winning openings is preferentially digested. , Digestion is done in the order of winning. However, a model capable of changing the design for two types of starting winning openings in parallel is also known (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-146964).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-146964

Here, in Patent Document 1, the first special symbol winning opening corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol winning opening corresponding to the second special symbol are provided, respectively, and the first special symbol is parallel to each other. And the second special symbol is changed. Then, in a model capable of changing the first special symbol and the second special symbol in parallel in this way, both the change of the first special symbol and the change of the second special symbol are shown to the player at the same time. It is also possible, but only the fluctuation of one special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the main special symbol) selected based on the state of the gaming machine is shown mainly to the player, and the other special symbol (hereinafter referred to as non-main) is shown. There are many models that hide fluctuations in (called special symbols) as much as possible. In such a model, even if the non-main special symbol is changed, the player will play the game without recognizing that the non-main special symbol is changed.

In addition, in pachinko gaming machines, if conditions such as winning a specific type of jackpot or the number of fluctuations reaching a predetermined set value (for example, 900 rotations) are met, the probability of winning a jackpot becomes higher than usual. In some cases, the game state or the winning probability of a normal symbol becomes higher than usual, and the fluctuation time is shortened, resulting in a time-saving game state. In such a high-probability gaming state or a short-time gaming state, with some exceptions, winning the starting winning opening is easier than in the normal gaming state (hereinafter referred to as the easy-to-enter state), and the player holds the ball. It is possible to continue the game without significantly reducing the number of players, and the expectation for the next big hit will increase. Then, as one of the conditions for returning from the easy-to-enter state to the normal easy-to-enter state after the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine shifts to the easy-to-enter state, the number of changes in the special symbol in the easy-to-enter state is predetermined. Reaching a predetermined number of times is mentioned. Here, when the gaming state is changed based on the number of changes of the special symbol on a model capable of changing the first special symbol and the second special symbol in parallel as in Patent Document 1, the player can change the game state. Due to the fluctuation of the non-main special symbol that is not recognized, the number of remaining times in the easy-to-enter state is reduced, which causes a problem that the player feels uncomfortable. On the other hand, if only the number of fluctuations of the main special symbol is set as the condition of transition, the player enters the ball when the player makes a special striking method that changes the non-main special symbol without changing the main special symbol. There is a problem that the easy state can be continued beyond the rotation speed expected by the manufacturer.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, and is a first condition based on the number of fluctuations of the main special symbol, which is a special symbol mainly to be notified to the player, and the main. By setting the second condition based on the total number of fluctuations of the special symbol and the number of fluctuations of the non-main special symbol as the condition for ending the easy entry state and shifting to the normal gaming state, the game is played. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can prevent fraud by a player and allow a player to make a transition from an easy-to-enter state to a normal gaming state without discomfort.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of performing a variation of the first special symbol and a variation of the second special symbol in parallel, and is based on the gaming state of the gaming machine. Then, from the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the main special symbol, which is the special symbol to be mainly notified to the player, is selected, and the variation of the selected main special symbol is imaged. A state in which the symbol variation display means displayed on the display device and a state in which the winning of the main special symbol to the winning opening is easier than in the normal gaming state, up to the time when a predetermined condition is satisfied, are entered into an easy-to-enter state. The predetermined condition has a transition means, and the predetermined condition is that the number of fluctuations of the main special symbol reaches the first rotation speed after the transition to the easy entry state, or the transition to the easy entry state. Then, the total of the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol reaches the second rotation speed higher than the first rotation speed, whichever is satisfied.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention having the above configuration, in a gaming machine capable of changing the first special symbol and the second special symbol in parallel, the target is mainly notified to the player. It is easy to enter two conditions, the first condition based on the number of fluctuations of the main special symbol, which is a special symbol, and the second condition based on the total number of fluctuations of the main special symbol and the non-main special symbol. It is a condition that the state ends and the state shifts to the normal gaming state. As a result, it is possible to prevent fraud by the player and to make the player feel comfortable in shifting from the easy entry state to the normal game state.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the flow of the game ball at the time of right-handed hit. It is explanatory drawing which enlarges and shows the display | apparatus provided in the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the electric structure of the main control board and peripheral equipment provided in the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 by a block. It is explanatory drawing which shows the electric structure of the sub-control board and the peripheral device provided in the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 by a block. It is explanatory drawing of the jackpot determination table. It is explanatory drawing of the jackpot type determination table. It is a figure explaining the gaming state of a gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing of the reach determination table. It is explanatory drawing of the special figure variation pattern selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the storage content of 1st special figure hold storage part. 2nd special figure It is explanatory drawing which shows the storage content of the hold storage part. It is explanatory drawing of the 1st special figure reservation production storage part. It is explanatory drawing of the 2nd special figure reservation production storage part. It is a flowchart of the main control processing on the main side executed by the game control microcomputer. It is a flowchart of the main side timer interrupt process which the game control microcomputer executes in the main side main control process shown in FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process executed by the game control microcomputer in the main timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process executed by the game control microcomputer in the main timer interrupt process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the 2nd special figure jackpot determination process which a game control microcomputer executes in the special symbol standby process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the 2nd special figure variation pattern selection process which a game control microcomputer executes in the special symbol standby process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which is a continuation of the flowchart of FIG. It is a flowchart of the special symbol variation processing executed by the game control microcomputer in the main side timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a game state management process executed by a game control microcomputer in the special symbol variation process shown in FIG. 22. It is a flowchart of the sub-side main control process executed by the production control microcomputer. It is a flowchart of the 1ms timer interrupt processing executed by the staging control microcomputer in the sub-side main control processing shown in FIG. 24. It is a flowchart of the 10ms timer interrupt processing executed by the staging control microcomputer in the sub-side main control processing shown in FIG. 24. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis processing executed in the 10ms timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 26 by the staging control microcomputer. It is a flowchart of the variation effect start process executed by the effect control microcomputer in the received command analysis process shown in FIG. 27. It is a flowchart of the stage change process executed in the received command analysis process shown in FIG. 27 by the effect control microcomputer. It is a figure which showed the switching mode of the exercise content with respect to the number of fluctuations of a special symbol. It is a figure which showed an example of the variable screen of a special symbol displayed by a staging display device.

The gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the present embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine will be described as a gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. In the following description, when the direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine is explained, the direction seen from the player who plays the game facing the pachinko gaming machine is used as a reference. Specifically, the left-right direction and the up-down direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine are the left-right direction and the up-down direction as seen from the player. Further, the direction approaching the player is the front, and the direction away from the player is the rear.

[Main configuration of pachinko gaming machines]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a gaming machine frame 16. The gaming machine frame 16 is composed of a front frame 18, an inner frame (not shown), and an outer frame (not shown) in this order from the front side. The front frame 18 includes a handle 4, a hitting ball supply plate (also referred to as an upper plate) 24, a surplus ball receiving plate (also referred to as a lower plate) 25, an effect button 9, an effect lever 6, a speaker 8, and a left side lamp. It includes a 23a and a right side lamp 23b.

The handle 4 is provided at the lower right of the front frame 18, that is, at a position where a player who plays a game facing the pachinko gaming machine 1 can hold the handle 4 with his right hand. The handle 4 includes a touch switch 92 (FIG. 4), a firing lever 4a, and a firing stop button 4b. The touch switch 92 outputs a signal indicating that the player has touched the handle 4, and is arranged at a portion touched by the player's right hand holding the handle 4. The firing lever 4a is for adjusting the firing strength of the game ball, and is rotatably provided on the handle 4. The launch stop button 4b is for stopping the launch of the game ball when the game ball is being launched, and is provided at a position that can be operated by the thumb of the right hand holding the handle 4. The hitting ball supply plate (also referred to as an upper plate) 24 is provided on the lower center side of the front frame 18. The hit ball supply plate 24 is for storing the game balls to be supplied to the launching device 90 (FIG. 4). The hit ball supply plate 24 stores the game balls paid out from the ball rental payout device 80 (FIG. 4) and the prize ball payout device 400 (FIG. 4). The surplus ball tray (also referred to as a lower plate) 25 is provided below the hit ball supply plate 24 in the front frame 18. The surplus ball tray 25 stores game balls that exceed the number that can be stored in the hit ball supply plate 24.

The effect button 9 is provided on a portion of the front frame 18 that covers the upper part of the hit ball supply plate 24. In other words, the effect button 9 is provided at a position in the front frame 18 where the player facing the pachinko gaming machine 1 can press and operate with his / her right or left hand. In the present embodiment, the effect button 9 is a push-on type button switch. The effect button 9 has a built-in effect button lamp 9c (FIG. 5) and an effect button vibration motor 9b (FIG. 5). The effect button lamp 9c lights up or blinks when the effect button 9 is pressed while the effect button 9 is pressed. The surface of the effect button 9 is formed of a translucent material, and is devised so that the player can visually recognize the light emitted by the effect button lamp 9c. The effect button vibration motor 9b vibrates the effect button 9, and vibrates at a predetermined timing during a period in which the pressing operation of the effect button 9 is effective. In the present embodiment, the effect button lamp 9c is an LED.
The effect button 9 has a built-in elastic member (not shown) such as a spring for returning the pressed effect button 9 to the position before the press operation, and the effect button 9 releases the press operation state. Then, the restoring force of the elastic member returns to the state before the pressing operation. When the player presses the effect button 9 during the period in which the effect button 9 is pressed, a specific effect is performed. Hereinafter, a specific effect performed by the operation of the effect button 9 is referred to as a button effect.

A staging lever 6 is provided on the left side of the surplus ball tray 25 in the front frame 18, that is, on the lower left end side of the front frame 18. In other words, the effect lever 6 is provided at a position in the front frame 18 that can be operated by the player facing the pachinko gaming machine 1 with his left hand. That is, the effect lever 6 is provided at a position in the front frame 18 where the player facing the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be operated with the left hand, and the effect button 9 is in the front frame 18 where the player is in the left hand. It is provided at a position where the pressing operation can be performed with the right hand while the effect lever 6 is being operated.
The effect lever 6 is formed in a rod shape that can be grasped by the left hand, and can be rotated clockwise or counterclockwise, as well as pushed backward. Further, the staging lever 6 is provided with a staging lever vibration motor 6d (FIG. 5). The staging lever vibration motor 6d vibrates the staging lever 6 and vibrates at a predetermined timing during a period in which the operation of the staging lever 6 is effective. When the player operates the effect lever 6 while the operation of the effect lever 6 is valid, a specific effect is performed. Hereinafter, a specific effect performed by the operation of the effect lever 6 is referred to as a lever effect.

Of the front frame 18, the left side lamp 23a is provided on the left side, and the right side lamp 23b is provided on the right side. The front frame 18 of the portion where the left side lamp 23a and the right side lamp 23b are provided has translucency, and a plurality of LEDs are arranged inside the translucent portion. Each LED can emit a plurality of colors, and lights or blinks according to the content of the effect, and further changes the emission color. The speakers 8 are provided in the upper left and right corners of the front frame 18, respectively, and output sounds such as music, sound effects, and notification sounds according to the content of the production.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a gaming board 2, a glass plate 5, and an effect display device 7. The game board 2 is arranged substantially in the center of the game board 2, that is, at a position substantially facing the player's face. The effect display device 7 is arranged on the rear side of the game board 2, and its screen is exposed from substantially the center of the game board 2. The game board 2 has a central first starting port 11, a gate 12, a normal variable winning device (also referred to as an electric chew) 20, a large winning device (attacker) 30, a right first starting port 31, and a second start. It includes a mouth 32, a general winning mouth 13, indicators 50, a center decorative body 14, and a rail member 17. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first starting port, which is the winning opening of the first special symbol, is located at the lower part and the right side of the board in total, and the second starting opening, which is the winning opening of the second special symbol, is 1 on the right side. There are places.

On the board surface of the game board 2, a game area 3 in which the game ball flows down (rolls) is formed. The game area 3 has a left game area 3a formed on the left side of the screen of the effect display device 7, and a right game area 3b formed on the right side of the screen of the effect display device 7. A plurality of game nails (not shown) for changing the flow direction of the game ball are driven into the board surface of the game board 2. The front surface of the game board 2 is covered with a transparent glass plate 5. Further, although not shown in FIG. 1, LEDs are provided at a plurality of locations on the game board 2. Each of these LEDs is collectively referred to as a panel lamp (indicated by reference numeral 2a in FIG. 4). Each LED constituting the board lamp 2a can emit a plurality of colors, and is turned on or blinks according to the content of the effect, and further changes the emitted color. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 1 lights or blinks the left side lamp 23a, the right side lamp 23b, and the board lamp 2a according to the content of the effect during the game control, and outputs sound from each speaker 8.

The central first starting port 11 is arranged substantially in the center of the lower side of the game board 2, and one game ball can be won (winning) one by one. The central first starting port 11 is always open, and the probability that the game ball wins the central first starting port 11 does not change substantially. The gate 12 is arranged in the right game area 3b, and is configured to allow a game ball flowing down the right game area 3b to pass through. The normal variable winning device 20 is arranged below the gate 12 in the right game area 3b. The ordinary variable winning device 20 includes a movable member (electric tulip) 21. The movable member 21 is configured to be slidable in the horizontal direction (front direction, back side direction), and the right first starting port 31 is opened and closed by the movable member 21 opening and closing operation. Further, a second starting port 32 is provided downstream of the movable member 21. When the movable member 21 is opened, the right first starting port 31 is opened as shown in FIG. 2, and the game ball flowing from the upstream side has an extremely high probability of reaching the right first starting port 31 below the movable member 21. It will be in a state of winning (ball winning). Further, when the movable member 21 is closed, the right first starting port 31 is closed and the game ball cannot win the right first starting port 31, but cannot win the right first starting port 31. The game ball passes over the movable member 21 and enters the second starting port 32 downstream of the movable member 21 with an extremely high probability.

That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the player makes a so-called left-handed hit aiming at the left gaming area 3a, the gaming ball can basically enter only the central first starting port 11. .. On the other hand, when the player makes a so-called right-handed hit aiming at the right game area 3b, the game ball is basically in the upper figure of FIG. The ball enters the right first starting port 31 opened as described above, but in rare cases, the movable member 21 may pass over the movable member 21 in a closed state, and the game ball may enter the second starting opening 32. That is, in the electric support state, it is possible to enter both the right first starting port 31 and the second starting port 32, but it is more difficult to enter the second starting port 32 than the right first starting port 31. ing. On the other hand, in the case where the player makes a so-called right-handed hit aiming at the right game area 3b, and the normal variable winning device 20 such as during the small hit rush described later does not operate (non-electric support state), the game ball is basically a game ball. As shown in the lower figure of FIG. 2, since the movable member 21 passes over the movable member 21 in a closed state, most of the game balls enter the second starting port 32. However, since the movable member 21 rarely opens even in the non-electric support state, there are a few cases where the game ball enters the right first starting port 31.

The central first starting port 11 and the right side first starting port 31 are examples of the winning openings of the first special symbol of the present invention, and the second starting opening 32 is an example of the winning openings of the second special symbol of the present invention.

On the other hand, the large winning device 30 is arranged on the right side of the staging display device 7, and includes a large winning opening 33 and an opening / closing member 34 for opening and closing the large winning opening 33. The opening / closing member 34 has a blade shape, and is configured to be rotatable in the horizontal direction with respect to the board surface with the lower end as a rotation axis. When the opening / closing member 34 rotates and the large winning opening 33 is opened, the game ball flowing down the right game area 3b enters the large winning opening 33 with a high probability.

The indicators 50 are provided outside the game area 3 of the game board 2 and below the normally variable winning device 20. As shown in FIG. 3, the display devices 50 include a first special symbol display 51 that variablely displays a first special symbol (also referred to as a first special symbol) and a second special symbol (also referred to as a second special symbol). The second special symbol display 52 for variable display and the normal symbol display 53 for variable display of a normal symbol (also referred to as a normal symbol) are provided. Further, the indicators 50 display the storage number of the operation hold of the first special symbol display 51a and the second special symbol display 52, which display the storage number of the operation hold of the first special symbol display 51. A second special figure hold indicator 52a and a normal figure hold indicator 53a for displaying the number of stored operation hold of the normal symbol display 53 are provided. Hereinafter, when the matters common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol are explained, they are simply referred to as special symbols. Further, when the matters common to the first special symbol display 51 and the second special symbol display 52 are explained, it is simply referred to as a special symbol display.

In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display 51 and the second special symbol display 52 are each composed of four LEDs. The lit LED (□) and the extinguished LED (■) each represent a special symbol, and the state in which the lit portion of the LED flows in a predetermined direction (for example, from left to right) represents a variation display of the special symbol. Hereinafter, the variation pattern of the special symbol from the start of the variation display of the special symbol to the final display of the special symbol is referred to as a special symbol variation pattern.
Further, in the present embodiment, the ordinary symbol display 53 is composed of two LEDs. The LED (□) that is turned on and the LED (■) that is turned off represent the normal symbol, and the state in which each LED is turned on alternately represents the variable display of the normal symbol. Further, when the game ball passes through the gate 12, a lottery for a normal symbol for determining whether or not it is a hit is executed, and the normal symbol display 53 variablely displays the normal symbol. Then, the ordinary symbol display 53 confirms and displays the ordinary symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the ordinary symbol after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable display of the ordinary symbol. When the normal symbol confirmed and displayed by the normal symbol display 53 is a normal symbol indicating a hit, the normal variable winning device 20 operates and the movable member 21 opens and closes.

When the game ball wins in the central first starting opening 11 or the right first starting opening 31, a big hit determination (also called a big hit lottery) is executed to determine whether or not the game ball is a big hit, and the first special symbol display 51 is the first special symbol. Is displayed in a variable manner. Then, the first special symbol display 51 confirms and displays the first special symbol corresponding to the result of the jackpot determination after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable display of the first special symbol. Here, if the first special symbol that is confirmed and displayed is a special symbol indicating a big hit, a big hit occurs, the big winning device 30 operates, the opening / closing member 34 opens / closes, and the big winning opening 33 opens / closes. do. When the game ball wins a prize in the central first starting opening 11 or the right first starting opening 31 while the first special symbol display 51 is variablely displaying the first special symbol, the first prize is triggered by the winning. The operation of the special symbol display 51 is suspended, and the stored number indicating the number of operation suspensions is displayed by the first special symbol display 5a. Hereinafter, the number of stored operation hold of the first special symbol display 51 is referred to as the first special symbol hold number.

Further, when the game ball wins a prize in the second starting opening 32, a jackpot determination (also referred to as a jackpot lottery) is executed, and the second special symbol display 52 variablely displays the second special symbol. Then, the second special symbol display 52 confirms and displays the second special symbol corresponding to the result of the jackpot determination after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable display of the second special symbol. Here, if the second special symbol that is confirmed and displayed is a special symbol indicating a big hit, a big hit occurs, the big winning device 30 operates, the opening / closing member 34 opens / closes, and the big winning opening 33 opens / closes. do. Further, as described later, even when a small hit is won, the large winning device 30 operates to open and close the opening / closing member 34, and the large winning opening 33 opens / closes. When the game ball wins a prize in the second starting port 32 while the second special symbol display 52 is displaying the second special symbol in a variable manner, the operation of the second special symbol display 52 triggered by the winning is activated. The second special figure hold indicator 52a displays the number of stored items that are held and indicate the number of operation hold. Hereinafter, the number of stored operation hold of the second special symbol display 52 is referred to as the second special symbol hold number. Further, when explaining matters common to the first special figure reservation number and the second special figure reservation number, it is simply referred to as the special figure reservation number.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the player makes a right-handed hit aiming at the right gaming area 3b as described above, the right first starting port 31 and the second starting port 32 are particularly in the electric support state. It is configured so that there is a possibility of entering any of the above. That is, the first special symbol and the second special symbol can be held in parallel. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is also characterized in that the variation of the first special symbol and the variation of the second special symbol are performed in parallel. Therefore, when the player hits right aiming at the right game area 3b in the electric support state, the first special symbol changes based on the ball entering the right first starting port 31 and the player enters the second starting opening 32. The change of the second special symbol based on the ball will be performed in parallel. Further, in such a model, the fluctuation time of the other special symbol during the jackpot game performed when it is determined that the winner is won in the winning / failing determination corresponding to one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Stop the measurement of. That is, if the jackpot game corresponding to one special symbol is changed and the other special symbol is changed, the other special symbol is continuously changed during the jackpot game. The other special symbol will not be confirmed and displayed during the jackpot game.

Hereinafter, the period from when the special symbol display starts the variable display of the special symbol to the final display of the special symbol is referred to as one fluctuation of the special symbol. Further, each time the special symbol is changed once, the number of reserved special symbols decreases by one, which is called digestion of the reserved number of special symbols. In addition, the period required from the opening of the large winning opening to the closing is called the opening period of the large winning opening, and the period from the opening of the large winning opening to the next opening is called the round. The game from the start of the first round to the end of the final round is called a jackpot game. If the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot, the type of jackpot is determined by lottery. Depending on the type of jackpot, the opening period of the jackpot, the maximum number of rounds that can be performed, etc. will differ. Further, in addition to the big hit, the pachinko gaming machine 1 also has a hit called a small hit. If you win a small hit, the big hit game will not be played, but the big winning opening 33 will be open only for a predetermined period (however, it is a small hit that you can enter the big winning opening 33 with a small hit. Only during the rush).

The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a normal probability (hereinafter referred to as a normal probability) and a higher probability than the normal probability (hereinafter referred to as a high probability) as the probability of being determined as a big hit in the jackpot determination of a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a jackpot probability). (Probability) is set. Hereinafter, the gaming state in which the jackpot probability is set to the normal probability is referred to as a normal probability state, and the gaming state in which the jackpot probability is set to a high probability is referred to as a high probability state.

The general winning opening 13 is arranged on the left side of the fixed winning device 10 in the game board 2. The rail member 17 is arranged along the periphery of the game board 2. The rail member 17 guides the game ball launched by the launching device 90 (FIG. 4) to the game area 3. At the center of the lower part of the game board 2, an out port 19 for discharging a game ball that has not won a prize is opened. The center decorative body 14 is arranged at the upper part of the game board 2. The center decorative body 14 has translucency, and a plurality of LEDs that light up and blink according to the content of the effect are provided inside the center decorative body 14.
Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a movable body 15. The movable body 15 is arranged behind the center decorative body 14. FIG. 1 shows a state in which the movable body 15 is substantially hidden by the center decorative body 14. The movable body 15 descends downward at a predetermined timing according to the content of the effect, and is displaced so as to be visible to the player.

The effect display device 7 displays moving images such as effect images, message images, and demonstration images, and still images. The player plays the game while viewing those images from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect display device 7 variablely displays the effect (decoration) symbol as the effect image in synchronization with the change of the special symbol. In the present embodiment, the staging symbol is a symbol representing an arithmetic numeral from 1 to 9. It should be noted that the staging symbol may include a symbol representing a non-numeric character such as an alphabet or a special character, or may be combined with a symbol representing a non-numeric character. In the present embodiment, the left effect symbol display area, the middle effect symbol display area, and the right effect symbol display area are set in order from the left as the area in which the effect display device 7 variablely displays the effect symbol. The left effect symbol 9L is displayed in the left effect symbol display area, the middle effect symbol 9C is displayed in the middle effect symbol display area, and the right effect symbol 9R is displayed in the right effect symbol display area. Hereinafter, when items common to the left effect symbol display area, the middle effect symbol display area, and the right effect symbol display area are described, they are simply referred to as the effect symbol display area.

In the present embodiment, the main variation pattern (variation mode) of each effect symbol is a variation pattern that moves from the top to the bottom of the screen so that the numbers represented by the effect symbols are in ascending order, that is, a variation pattern that scrolls in the vertical direction. Is. As the variation pattern, a side-scrolling method in which the effect symbols move from one of the left and right sides of the screen to the other, a method in which the effect symbols are displayed in ascending order of numbers at the same display position, and the like can also be used. Further, the effect display device 7 displays a background image as an effect image on the background of each effect symbol. For example, the background image is a moving image of a TV drama or a movie, a moving image obtained by animating the moving image, an animation, a moving image original to a pachinko machine maker, or the like. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 7 is a liquid crystal display device. As the effect display device 7, an organic EL display device, a display device using a dot matrix LED, or the like can also be used.
The effect display device 7 displays each effect symbol in a variable manner in synchronization with the variation of the special symbol, and at the same time the special symbol is confirmed and displayed, each effect symbol is confirmed and displayed, and the jackpot determination result is displayed. Here, the definite display is a stop display state in which the staging symbol is completely stopped without shaking up and down or re-changing.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a model capable of performing the fluctuation of the first special symbol and the fluctuation of the second special symbol in parallel, but the effect is varied and displayed by the effect display device 7. The symbol corresponds to only one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, which is selected based on the gaming state of the gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as the main special symbol). The fluctuation of the other special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the non-main special symbol) is not displayed on the effect display device 7 (however, it is displayed on the display device 50), so that the player is substantially non-player. It is difficult to recognize the fluctuation of the main special symbol. For example, in the present embodiment, the gaming states of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are "normal state (normal probability state and non-time saving state)", "probability variable gaming state (high probability state and time saving state)", and "time saving gaming state (normal probability state)". There are four types: "state and time saving state" and "small hit rush (high probability state and non-time saving state)". Then, in the "normal state", "probability changing game state", and "time saving game state", the first special symbol becomes the main special symbol. On the other hand, in "Small hit rush", the second special symbol is the main special symbol.

Hereinafter, the effect symbol indicating that the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot is referred to as a jackpot effect symbol, and the effect symbol indicating that the result of the jackpot determination is a loss is referred to as a loss effect symbol. In the present embodiment, the jackpot effect symbol is a state in which each effect symbol is aligned with the effect symbols representing the same number, that is, a so-called doublet state. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the left effect symbol 9L, the middle effect symbol 9C, and the right effect symbol 9R, which are confirmed and displayed, are aligned with "7", respectively. Further, the loss effect symbol is a symbol in a state in which each effect symbol is not aligned with the effect symbols representing the same number, that is, a symbol in a non-doublet state. For example, the confirmed display of the left effect symbol 9L is "7", the middle effect symbol 9C is "6", and the right effect symbol 9R is "7".
Hereinafter, the effect symbol that is variablely displayed by the effect display device 7 in synchronization with the special symbol is referred to as an effect symbol variation pattern, and the image displayed in the background of the effect symbol variation pattern is referred to as a background image. The background image is a still image or a moving image.

The effect symbol variation pattern is varied and displayed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol variation pattern, and when the operation suspension of the special symbol display occurs, the operation of the effect display device 7 is also suspended. That is, the number of operation hold of the special symbol display and the number of operation hold of the effect display device 7 match. The number of operation hold of the effect display device 7 corresponding to the first special figure hold number and the operation hold number of the effect display device 7 corresponding to the second special figure hold number are displayed on the effect display device 7 by the hold image. To. Therefore, the player can know the number of the first special figure hold and the number of the second special figure hold by counting the number of the hold images displayed on the effect display device 7, and can know the number of the first special figure hold and the number of the first special figure hold. It is possible to know the number of operation hold of the effect display device 7 due to the number of hold of the second special figure. The number of pending operations of the effect display device 7 may be notified to the player by using a lamp or the like around the effect display device 7 without displaying it on the effect display device 7.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, in addition to notifying the result of the jackpot determination by the above-mentioned effect symbol, the background image displayed on the effect display device 7, the sound output from the speaker 8, the lighting of the board lamp 2a, and the accessory. The result of the jackpot determination is notified by using the operation and the like in combination. Specifically, various effects such as a notice effect and a reach effect are applicable. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the effect content displayed together with the change of the effect symbol corresponding to the main special symbol is gradually switched based on the number of changes of the main special symbol. More specifically, the background image displayed on the effect display device 7 is changed. For example, when the game state is in the "probability change game state", the background image A is displayed in 1 to 10 rotations after the jackpot game ends. , The background image B is displayed at 11 to 20 rotations, the background image C is displayed at 21 rotations, and the background image D is displayed after 22 rotations. On the other hand, in the "short-time game state", the background image E is displayed at 1 to 10 rotations after the jackpot game is completed, the background image F is displayed at 11 to 90 rotations, and the background image G is displayed at 91 to 100 rotations. Is displayed. In addition to the background image, the content of the advance notice effect and the reach effect may be gradually switched according to the background image to be switched.

[Main electrical components of pachinko machines]
Next, the main electrical configurations of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5.
The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a main control board 60 (FIG. 4), a payout control board 73 (FIG. 4), a sub control board 100 (FIG. 5), an image control board 200 (FIG. 5), and a lamp control board 79. (FIG. 5) and a voice control board 78 (FIG. 5) are provided.

As shown in FIG. 4, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a game control microcomputer) 61 is mounted on the main control board 60. The game control microcomputer 61 includes a CPU 62, a ROM 63, a RAM 64, and an input / output circuit 65. The CPU 62 executes winning prize detection, jackpot determination, update of various random numbers, and the like. The ROM 63 includes a computer program executed by the CPU 62, a jackpot determination table Ta1 (FIG. 6), a jackpot type determination table Ta2 (FIG. 7), a reach determination table Ta3 (FIG. 9), and a special figure variation pattern selection table Ta4 (FIG. 10). Various tables such as are stored. The game control microcomputer 61 generates random numbers used in various determinations (lottery) such as big hit random numbers, big hit type random numbers, reach random numbers, and fluctuation pattern random numbers.

The RAM 64 is used as a work memory or the like when the CPU 62 executes a computer program. Further, the RAM 64 is provided with a first special figure holding storage unit 64a, a second special figure holding storage unit 64b, and a normal figure holding storage unit 64c. As shown in FIG. 11, the first special figure reservation storage unit 64a includes first to fourth storage areas. That is, the maximum number of first special figure reservations that can be stored is four. In each storage area, the jackpot random number, the jackpot type random number, and the reach acquired by the game control microcomputer 61 due to the game ball winning the central first starting port 11 or the right side first starting port 31 (FIG. 1). Random numbers and fluctuation pattern random numbers are stored. When the game ball wins a prize in the central first starting port 11 or the right first starting port 31 (FIG. 1) while the first special symbol display 51 (FIG. 3) is displaying the first special symbol in a variable manner. The variable display of the first special symbol due to the winning is temporarily suspended (operation pending), and the jackpot random number or the like acquired due to the winning is stored in the first special symbol holding storage unit 64a.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 12, the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b includes the first to fourth storage areas. That is, the maximum number of second special figure reservations that can be stored is four. In each storage area, a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number acquired by the game control microcomputer 61 due to the game ball winning a prize in the second starting port 32 (FIG. 1) are stored. Random numbers. If the game ball wins a prize in the second starting port 32 (FIG. 1) while the second special symbol display 52 (FIG. 3) is displaying the second special symbol in a variable manner, the second special due to the prize is won. The variable display of the symbol is temporarily suspended (operation suspended), and the jackpot random number or the like acquired due to the winning is stored in the second special symbol reserved storage unit 64b.

The jackpot random numbers and the like are stored in order from the first storage area of the first special figure holding storage unit 64a and the second special figure holding storage unit 64b in the order of occurrence of the operation hold, that is, the acquisition order by the game control microcomputer 61. Therefore, when the jackpot random number or the like is stored up to the first to fourth storage areas, the jackpot random number or the like stored in the fourth storage area is the newest information in time and is stored in the first storage area. The jackpot random numbers that are given are the oldest information in time. The jackpot random numbers and the like stored in each storage area are shifted one by one to the older storage area in the order of storage each time the variable display of the special symbol is completed. For example, the jackpot random number stored in the second storage area is shifted to the first storage area. Further, the determination (lottery) based on the jackpot random number stored in the first storage area is executed before the variation display of the special symbol by the special symbol display ends and the next variation display starts. In this embodiment, the process related to the lottery and variation of the first special symbol and the process related to the lottery and variation of the second special symbol are performed in parallel.

The normal figure hold storage unit 64c (FIG. 4) determines whether or not the normal hit random number (whether or not the normal symbol is hit) acquired by the game control microcomputer 61 due to the game ball passing through the gate 12 (FIG. 1). (Random number for lottery) is stored. When the game ball passes through the gate 12 while the normal symbol display 53 is displaying the normal symbol in a variable manner, the operation of the normal symbol display 53 due to the passage is temporarily suspended (operation suspended) and the passage thereof. The normal hit random number acquired due to the above is stored in the normal figure reservation storage unit 64c. The pending variable display of the normal symbol is performed after the current variable display of the normal symbol is completed. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol hold storage unit 64c has a storage area for holding a total of four, and the normal symbol display 53 has a maximum of four storage areas for operation hold. Hereinafter, the number of stored operation hold of the normal symbol display 53 is referred to as the normal figure hold number.

Further, the RAM clear switch 66 is mounted on the main control board 60. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in a state where the RAM clear switch 66 is pressed, the RAM 64 and the RAM 120 (FIG. 5) of the sub control board 100 are initialized. Further, the indicators 50 are electrically connected to the main control board 60. Further, the main control board 60 includes a central first start port sensor 11a, a right side first start port sensor 31a, a second start port sensor 32a, a gate sensor 12a, and a large winning opening sensor via a relay board 74. The 33a, the general winning opening sensor 13a, the electric chew solenoid 20a, and the large winning opening solenoid 34a are electrically connected.

The central first starting port sensor 11a is provided directly below the central first starting port 11 (FIG. 1), and outputs a signal indicating that the game ball has won the central first starting port 11 to the main control board 60. do. The right first starting port sensor 31a is provided directly below the right first starting port 31 (FIG. 1), and outputs a signal indicating that the game ball has won a prize in the right first starting port 31 to the main control board 60. do. The second starting port sensor 32a is provided directly below the second starting port 32 (FIG. 1), and outputs a signal indicating that the game ball has won a prize in the second starting port 32 to the main control board 60. The gate sensor 12a is provided in the passage region of the game ball in the gate 12 (FIG. 1), and outputs a signal indicating that the game ball has passed through the gate 12 to the main control board 60. The large winning opening sensor 33a is provided directly below the large winning opening 33 (FIG. 1), and outputs a signal indicating that the game ball has won the large winning opening 33 to the main control board 60. The general winning opening sensor 13a is provided directly below the general winning opening 13 (FIG. 1), and outputs a signal indicating that the game ball has won the general winning opening 13 to the main control board 60.

The electric chew solenoid 20a normally drives the movable member 21 (FIG. 1) of the variable winning device 20 to open and close. The large winning opening solenoid 34a opens and closes the opening / closing member 34 (FIG. 1) of the large winning device 30.
Further, the ball rental payout device 80, the card unit 76, and the prize ball payout device 400 are electrically connected to the main control board 60 via the payout control board 73. The card unit 76 is provided adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1, and reads or writes the balance to the prepaid card. The ball lending device 80 includes a ball lending motor 81 and a ball lending sensor 82. The ball lending motor 81 drives a member that pays out the game ball as a lending ball, and the ball lending sensor 82 sends a signal indicating that the game ball is paid out by the member through the payout control board 73. Output to 60. The game control microcomputer 61 counts the number of balls rented by the ball renting device 80 based on the signal output from the payout control board 73. When the ball lending button (not shown) is operated when the balance equal to or greater than the minimum payable balance is recorded on the prepaid card inserted in the card unit 76, the ball lending device 80 is activated and the ball lending device 80 is activated. The minimum number of rental balls is paid out to the hit ball supply plate 24.

The prize ball payout device 400 includes a prize ball motor 401 and a prize ball sensor 402. The prize ball motor 401 drives a member for paying out the game ball as a prize ball, and the prize ball sensor 402 sends a signal indicating that the game ball has been paid out by the member to the main control board via the payout control board 73. Output to 60. The game control microcomputer 61 counts the number of prize balls paid out by the prize ball payout device 400 based on the signal output from the payout control board 73.
Further, the launching device 90 is electrically connected to the main control board 60 via the launching control circuit 75. The launcher 90 includes a launch motor 91, a touch switch 92, and a launch volume 93. The firing motor 91 drives a hitting mallet (not shown) that hits and fires a game ball. The touch switch 92 outputs a signal indicating that the player has touched the handle 4. The firing volume 93 adjusts the strength with which the hitting mallet hits the game ball according to the amount of rotation of the firing lever 4a (FIG. 1).

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a power supply board 70. The power supply board 70 supplies electric power to the main control board 60 and the payout control board 73. Further, the power supply board 70 supplies electric power to each device electrically connected to the payout control board 73 via the payout control board 73. Further, the power supply board 70 supplies electric power from the main control board 60 to each sensor and solenoid electrically connected to the relay board 74 via the relay board 74. Further, the power supply board 70 supplies electric power to the indicators 50 electrically connected to the main control board 60 via the main control board 60.
The power supply board 70 is provided with a backup power supply circuit 71. The backup power supply circuit 71 supplies power necessary for holding information to the RAM 64 and the like of the main control board 60 when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the outside. A power switch 72 for turning on / off the main power supply for supplying electric power to the power supply board 70 is electrically connected to the power supply board 70.

The main control board 60 transmits various commands to the sub control board 100 (FIG. 5). The main control board 60 can send commands to the sub control board 100, but the sub control board 100 cannot send commands to the main control board 60. That is, the communication between the main control board 60 and the sub control board 100 is unidirectional communication that can only be transmitted from the main control board 60 to the sub control board 100.

As shown in FIG. 5, a one-chip microcomputer for effect control (hereinafter referred to as an effect control microcomputer) 101 is mounted on the sub control board 100. The effect control microcomputer 101 includes a CPU 102, a ROM 110, a RAM 120, and an input / output circuit 103. The CPU 102 controls the effect as the game is played. In the ROM 110, various tables such as the effect selection table Ta5 are stored in addition to the computer program for the CPU 102 to control the effect. The RAM 120 is used as a work memory when the CPU 102 executes a computer program. Further, the RAM 120 is provided with a first special figure holding effect storage unit 121, a second special figure holding effect storage unit 122, and the variable effect storage unit 123. The staging control microcomputer 101 is an example of the control means of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 13, the first special figure holding effect storage unit 121 has four storage areas including the first to fourth storage areas, and each storage area is the first output from the main control board 60. Memorize the start winning command and so on. The first start winning command is a command including a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a variation pattern random number, and a reach random number acquired by the game control microcomputer 61 when the game ball wins a prize in the central first starting port 11. ..
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14, the second special figure holding effect storage unit 122 has four storage areas including the first to fourth storage areas, and each storage area is output from the main control board 60. Memorize the second start winning command and so on. The second start winning command is a command including a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a variation pattern random number, and a reach random number acquired by the game control microcomputer 61 when the game ball wins a prize in the second starting port 32.
The variation effect storage unit 123 stores the first start winning command or the second start winning command used for the variation of the variation effect pattern.
The input / output circuit 103 transmits or receives data to and from each board connected to the sub control board 100.

The image control board 200 is electrically connected to the sub control board 100. The image control board 200 includes an image control CPU 202, a VDP201 (Video Display Processor), a control ROM 203, a control RAM 204, a CGROM (Character Generator Read Only Memory) 205, and a VRAM (Video Random Access Memory) 206. And are implemented. The image control CPU 202 controls the effect display device 7 to display an effect image such as a variation effect pattern, a button effect image, a lever effect image, and a preview image. The control ROM 203 stores a computer program for the image control CPU 202 to control the effect display device 7. The control RAM 204 is used as a work memory when the image control CPU 202 executes a computer program. The CGROM 205 stores image data for the effect display device 7 to display the effect image. The VDP 201 reads image data from the CGROM 205 according to the display list created by the image control CPU 202, and expands the read image data into a development area in the VRAM 206. Then, the VDP 201 synthesizes the image data expanded in the VRAM 206, and stores the synthesized image data in the frame buffer in the VRAM 206. Then, the VDP 201 converts the image data stored in the frame buffer in the VRAM 206 into an RGB signal and outputs the image data to the effect display device 7. As a result, the effect display device 7 displays the effect image. CGROM 205 is an example of the staging storage means of the present invention.

The left side lamp 23a, the right side lamp 23b, and the panel lamp 2a are electrically connected to the sub control board 100 via the lamp control board 79. The staging control microcomputer 101 creates light emission pattern data that determines the light emission mode of each lamp using the data stored in the ROM 110, and transmits the light emission pattern data to the lamp control board 79. Then, the lamp control board 79 controls the light emission of each lamp according to the received light emission pattern data. The left side lamp 23a, the right side lamp 23b, the panel lamp 2a, the effect button lamp, and the lamp control board 79 are examples of the effect means of the present invention.
The movable body 15 is electrically connected to the lamp control board 79 via the relay board 77. A device (not shown) for operating the movable body 15 is connected to the movable body 15, and a movable body motor (not shown) for driving the device is connected to the device. .. The staging control microcomputer 101 creates operation pattern data for determining the operation pattern of the movable body 15 using the data stored in the ROM 110, and transmits the operation pattern data to the lamp control board 79. Then, the lamp control board 79 that has received the operation pattern data drives the movable body motor via the relay board 77 according to the operation pattern, and controls the operation of the movable body 15.

Each speaker 8 is electrically connected to the sub control board 100 via the voice control board 78. The voice control board 78 is equipped with a voice control CPU (not shown), a voice data ROM (not shown), a voice synthesis circuit (not shown), and an amplifier (not shown). .. The voice data ROM stores voice data for each speaker 8 to output sounds such as music and sound effects. The voice control CPU reads voice data from the voice data ROM based on the command received from the sub control board 100, and outputs the read voice data to the voice synthesis circuit. The voice synthesis circuit synthesizes the input voice data, converts the synthesized voice data into an analog voice signal, and outputs the synthesized voice data to the amplifier. The amplifier amplifies the input audio signal and outputs it to each speaker 8. Then, each speaker 8 outputs the sound indicated by the input audio signal.

Further, the effect button detection switch 9a, the effect lever push detection switch 6 g, the effect lever rotation detection switch 6h, the effect button vibration motor 9b, and the effect lever vibration motor 6d are electrically connected to the sub control board 100. Has been done. The effect button detection switch 9a outputs a signal indicating that the effect button 9 has been pressed to the sub control board 100, and the effect control microcomputer 101 has a button effect based on the signal input from the effect button detection switch 9a. To execute. The staging lever push detection switch 6g outputs a signal indicating that the staging lever 6 has been pushed to the sub control board 100, and the staging control microcomputer 101 is based on the signal input from the staging lever push detection switch 6g. The lever effect performed when the effect lever 6 is pushed in is executed. The effect lever rotation detection switch 6h outputs a signal indicating that the effect lever 6 has been rotated to the sub control board 100, and the effect control microcomputer 101 is based on the signal input from the effect lever rotation detection switch 6h. The lever effect performed when the effect lever 6 is rotated is executed.

The effect button vibration motor 9b is a member that vibrates the effect button 9, and is housed inside the effect button 9. The staging lever vibration motor 6d is a member that vibrates the staging lever 6, and is provided at a portion in contact with the staging lever 6 or inside the staging lever 6. The ROM 110 stores operation pattern data that determines the operation pattern of the effect button vibration motor 9b and operation pattern data that determines the operation pattern of the effect lever vibration motor 6d. The effect control microcomputer 101 reads operation pattern data from the ROM 110 when the effect timing for vibrating the effect button 9 is reached, and drives and controls the effect button vibration motor 9b based on the read operation pattern data. Further, the effect control microcomputer 101 reads the operation pattern data from the ROM 110 when the effect timing for vibrating the effect lever 6 is reached, and drives and controls the effect lever vibration motor 6d based on the read operation pattern data.

[Explanation of game status]
Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. The special symbol display and the normal symbol display 53 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are provided with a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function, respectively. The state in which the probability fluctuation function of the special symbol display is operating is called a "high probability state", and the state in which it is not operating is called a "normal probability state (non-high probability state)". In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state.
In addition, the state in which the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display is operating is called the "time saving state", and the state in which it is not operating is called the "non-time saving state". In the time-reduced state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (time required from the start of fluctuation to the final display) is shorter than in the non-time-reduced state.

The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display may be operated at the same time, or only one of them may be operated. The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 53 operate in synchronization with the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display. That is, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 53 operate in the time saving state and do not operate in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the probability of being determined to be a hit in the lottery of ordinary symbols is higher than in the non-time-saving state. That is, when the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 53 is activated, the normal symbol that the normal symbol display 53 confirms and displays is determined to be a winning symbol (in the lottery of the normal symbol), as compared with the case where the normal symbol display 53 is not activated. The probability of becoming a normal symbol) indicating that it has been done is high.

Further, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-time saving state. For example, the fluctuation time of a normal symbol is 10 seconds in the non-time saving state, but 1 second in the time saving state. Further, in the time saving state, the opening time of the normally variable winning device 20 is longer than in the non-time saving state. That is, the opening time extension function of the normally variable winning device 20 is operating. In addition, in the time saving state, the number of times the normal variable winning device 20 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-time saving state. That is, the function of increasing the number of times of opening of the normally variable winning device 20 is operating. The auxiliary game is a game in which the right first starting port 31 is opened and closed in an opening pattern according to the current game state when the definitely displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol.

When the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 53 and the opening time extension function and the opening number of times increasing function of the normal variable winning device 20 are operating, these functions are not operating. In comparison with the above, the normally variable winning device 20 is frequently opened, and the game ball is frequently won in the right first starting port 31. As a result, the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls becomes high, so that the player can aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls on hand. In this way, under the condition that the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 53 and the opening time extension function and the opening number of times increasing function of the normal variable winning device 20 are operating, the normal variable winning is performed. The control that supports the winning of the right first starting port 31 by the device 20 is called electric support control.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state after the jackpot game is completed is determined by the type of jackpot, and the electric support control is performed, and the "high probability state and time saving state" and the electric support control are performed. At the same time, it becomes either a "normal probability state and a time saving state", or a "high probability state and a non-time saving state (small hit rush)" without performing electric support control. In addition, these gaming states are basically continued until the next big hit is won, but the "normal probability state and time saving state" are continued up to the time when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Therefore, if a predetermined condition is satisfied without winning the jackpot, the electric support control and the time saving state are terminated, and the state shifts to the "normal state (normal probability state and non-time saving state)".

Then, in the present embodiment, after the predetermined condition is shifted to the "normal probability state and time saving state", the number of fluctuations of the main special symbol reaches the first rotation speed (for example, 100 rotations), or the "normal probability state". And after shifting to the "time saving state", the total of the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol reaches the second rotation speed (for example, 130 rotations) which is larger than the first rotation speed. One of them shall be satisfied. Details will be described later.

When playing the pachinko gaming machine 1 for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is a "normal state (normal probability state and non-time saving state)" without performing electric support control.

[Big hit judgment table]
The jackpot determination table Ta1 shown in FIG. 6 is a table referred to when the game control microcomputer 61 (FIG. 4) executes a jackpot determination as to whether or not it is a jackpot. The jackpot determination table Ta1 is configured by associating a gaming state with a jackpot random number. The jackpot random number is a random number selected from the jackpot random numbers generated by the jackpot random number counter. The computer program for operating the jackpot random number counter is stored in the ROM 63, and when the CPU 62 executes the computer program, the jackpot random number counter operates and a jackpot random number is generated. The jackpot random number counter may use a random number generation circuit such as a counter IC. In the present embodiment, the jackpot random number counter counts a total of 65536 jackpot random numbers from 0 to 65535. That is, a total of 65536 jackpot random numbers from 0 to 65535 are generated. In the present embodiment, a total of 165 jackpot random numbers from 0 to 164 are set in the jackpot determination table Ta1 as jackpot random numbers when the gaming state is the normal probability state. When the jackpot random number acquired from the jackpot random number counter is any of 0 to 164 when the game state is the normal probability state, the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the jackpot is a jackpot in the jackpot determination, and out of 0 to 65535. If it is other than 0 to 164, it is not a big hit, that is, it is determined to be a loss. Further, in the case where it is determined to be a loss in the lottery of the first special symbol (the lottery of the special figure 1), especially when the big hit random number acquired from the big hit random number counter is any of 165 to 264, a small hit. Is determined. On the other hand, in the case where it is determined to be a loss in the lottery of the second special symbol (lottery of special figure 2), especially when the big hit random number acquired from the big hit random number counter is any of 165 to 65434, a small hit. Is determined. That is, even if the big hit is not won in the lottery of the second special symbol, the small hit will be won with an extremely high probability.

Further, in the present embodiment, a total of 650 jackpot random numbers from 0 to 649 are set in the jackpot determination table Ta1 as jackpot random numbers when the gaming state is in the high probability state. That is, more jackpot random numbers are set than in the normal probability state, and the probability of being determined as a jackpot in the jackpot determination is higher than in the normal probability state. When the jackpot random number acquired from the jackpot random number counter is any of 0 to 649 when the gaming state is in the high probability state, the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the jackpot is a jackpot in the jackpot determination, and out of 0 to 65535. If it is other than 0 to 649, it is not a big hit, that is, it is determined to be a loss. Further, in the case where it is determined to be a loss in the lottery of the first special symbol (the lottery of the special figure 1), especially when the big hit random number acquired from the big hit random number counter is any of 650 to 749, a small hit. Is determined. On the other hand, in the case where it is determined to be a loss in the lottery of the second special symbol (lottery of special figure 2), especially when the big hit random number acquired from the big hit random number counter is any of 650 to 65919, a small hit. Is determined. That is, even if the big hit is not won in the lottery of the second special symbol, the small hit will be won with an extremely high probability.

[Big hit type judgment table]
The jackpot type determination table Ta2 shown in FIG. 7 is a table referred to when the game control microcomputer 61 (FIG. 4) executes the jackpot type determination when it is determined to be a jackpot. The jackpot type determination table Ta2 is configured by associating a lottery type (whether it is a lottery of special figure 1 or a lottery of special figure 2) and a random number of jackpot type. The jackpot type random number is a random number selected from the jackpot type random numbers generated by the jackpot type random number counter. The computer program for operating the jackpot type random number counter is stored in the ROM 63, and when the CPU 62 executes the computer program, the jackpot type random number counter operates and the jackpot type random number is generated. The jackpot type random number counter may use a random number generation circuit such as a counter IC. In the present embodiment, the jackpot type random number counter counts a total of 10 jackpot type random numbers from 0 to 9. That is, a total of 10 jackpot type random numbers from 0 to 9 are generated. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the types of jackpots are "10R probability variation jackpot (small hit rush rush)", "10R probability variation jackpot (small hit rush non-rush)", "10R normal jackpot", and "10R normal jackpot". There are "15R probability variation jackpot (small hit rush rush)", "15R probability variation jackpot (small hit rush non-rush)", and "5R normal jackpot". Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 7, in the lottery of the first special symbol (lottery of the special figure 1), if the big hit type random number is a value within the range of 0 to 1, "10R probability variable big hit (10R probability variable big hit) It is judged that the player has won the "small hit rush rush)", and if the random number of the big hit type is 2 to 6, it is judged that the "10R probability variable big hit (small hit rush non-rush)" has been won. Judged as "10R normal jackpot". On the other hand, in the lottery of the second special symbol (lottery of special figure 2), if the random number of the jackpot type is within the range of 0 to 1, it is determined that the player has won the "15R probability variation jackpot (small hit rush rush)". If the random number of the jackpot type is 2 to 6, it is determined that the player has won the "15R probability variation jackpot (small hit rush non-rush)", and if it is any other value, it is determined to be the "5R normal jackpot".

If the 10R probability variation jackpot (small hit rush rush) or the 15R probability variation jackpot (small hit rush rush) is won, the "small hit rush" is entered after the jackpot game and continues until the next big hit. Here, as shown in FIG. 8, in the "small hit rush", the jackpot probability of the special symbol is in a high probability state, but the variable time shortening function of the special symbol does not function. On the other hand, the jackpot probability of the normal symbol becomes a low probability state, and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol does not work, that is, the electric support does not work. However, as shown in FIG. 2, even when the movable member 21 is closed, the game ball hit to the right has a high probability of entering the second starting port 32, and the holding of the special figure 2 is also shortened. Since it is slower than the above, the player can enter the ball into the second starting port 32 to the extent that the hold of the special figure 2 is not cut off by hitting right. On the other hand, in Special Figure 2, the probability of winning a small hit is set extremely high, so the small hits will be won consecutively and the large winning opening 33 will be opened, so the player should hit right. It is possible to gradually increase the number of game balls.

If the 10R probability variation jackpot (small hit rush non-rush) or the 15R probability variation jackpot (small hit rush non-rush) is won, the player enters the "probability variation game state" after the jackpot game and continues until the next jackpot. Here, as shown in FIG. 8, in the "probability variation game state", the jackpot probability of the special symbol is in a high probability state, and the function of shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol also functions. On the other hand, the jackpot probability of the normal symbol is also in a high probability state, and the function of shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol also functions. As a result, it becomes a so-called electric support state, and the player can enter the game ball one after another into the right first starting port 31 without running out of the hold of the special figure 1 without significantly reducing the game ball by hitting right. Will be. In the "probability changing game state", the electric chew is almost always released, so the right-handed game ball wins a prize in preference to the right first starting port 31 and the second starting port 32 located downstream. It is configured to enter the ball rarely. Further, in the present embodiment, the fluctuations of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are performed in parallel, but in the "probability change state", the special figure 2 which is a non-main special symbol has an extremely long fluctuation time (for example, 300 seconds). Therefore, even if the game ball enters the second starting port 32, the number of fluctuations in the special figure 2 is digested only at extremely long intervals. Further, even if a small hit is won, the large winning opening 33 opens only for a very short time, so that the game ball is hardly entered. Therefore, it is basically designed so that the number of game balls does not increase when the player is in the "probability changing game state".

On the other hand, if the 10R normal jackpot or the 5R normal jackpot is won, the player enters the "short-time game state" after the jackpot game, and continues until the next big hit as the upper limit until a predetermined condition is satisfied. Here, as shown in FIG. 8, in the "time saving game state", the jackpot probability of the special symbol is a low probability state, but the function of shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol functions. On the other hand, the jackpot probability of the normal symbol is in a high probability state, and the function of shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol also functions. As a result, it becomes a so-called electric support state, and the player can enter the game ball one after another into the right first starting port 31 without running out of the hold of the special figure 1 without significantly reducing the game ball by hitting right. Will be. In the "short-time game state", the electric chew is almost always released, so the right-handed game ball wins a prize in preference to the right first start port 31, and the second start port 32 located downstream. It is configured to enter the ball rarely. Further, in the present embodiment, the fluctuations of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are performed in parallel, but in the "time saving game state", the special figure 2 which is a non-main special symbol has an extremely long fluctuation time (for example, 300 seconds). Therefore, even if the game ball enters the second starting port 32, the number of fluctuations in the special figure 2 is digested only at extremely long intervals. Further, even if a small hit is won, the large winning opening 33 opens only for a very short time, so that the game ball is hardly entered. Therefore, it is basically designed so that the number of game balls does not increase when the player is in the "time saving game state".

Further, in the present embodiment, after the above predetermined condition is shifted to the "time saving game state", the number of fluctuations of the main special symbol reaches the first rotation speed (for example, 100 rotations), or the "time saving gaming state" is reached. After the transition, the total of the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol reaches the second rotation speed (for example, 130 rotations) higher than the first rotation speed. do. Then, when the predetermined condition is satisfied without a big hit in the above-mentioned "time saving game state", the state shifts to the "normal state". Here, as shown in FIG. 8, in the "normal state", the jackpot probability of the special symbol is a low probability state, and the function of shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol does not function. On the other hand, the jackpot probability of the normal symbol is also in a low probability state, and the function of shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol does not work. Further, in the present embodiment, the fluctuations of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are performed in parallel, but in the "normal state", the special figure 2 which is a non-main special symbol has an extremely long fluctuation time (for example, 300 seconds). Is set to. Therefore, in the "normal state", even if the player strikes right and puts the game ball into the second starting port 32, the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 is extremely long, and the player wins a small hit. However, the big prize opening 33 is opened only for a very short time. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a right-handed game aimed at a small hit in a normal state, which is not expected by the manufacturer or the game store.

[Reach judgment table]
The reach determination table Ta3 shown in FIG. 9 is used when the game control microcomputer 61 (FIG. 4) determines whether or not to select a special figure variation pattern in which reach appears when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. It is a table to be referred to. Here, the reach is a state in which there is only one special symbol that is variablely displayed among a plurality of special symbols, and it depends on which special symbol the variablely displayed special symbol is confirmed and displayed. It is a state where it is a combination of special symbols indicating a big hit. Further, the reach is a state in which only one of the staging symbols that are variablely displayed is left among the staging symbols that are variablely displayed in each of the plurality of display areas of the effect display device 7, and the staging symbols are variablely displayed. It is a state in which a combination of jackpot effect symbols is used depending on which effect symbol is confirmed and displayed.
For example, when one of the combinations of the jackpot effect symbols is "777", "7" is definitely displayed as the left effect symbol 9L in the left effect symbol display area, and as the right effect symbol 9R in the right effect symbol display area. "7" is definitely displayed, and the middle effect symbol 9C is variablely displayed in the middle effect symbol display area. The concept of reach includes a state in which the middle effect symbol 9C is scrolling, a state in which it is shaking, a state in which enlargement and reduction are repeated, and the like.

The reach random number is a random number for determining whether or not to select a special figure fluctuation pattern in which reach appears when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. The reach determination table Ta3 is configured by associating a game state with a reach random number. The reach random number is a random number selected from the reach random numbers generated by the reach random number counter. In the present embodiment, the reach random number counter counts a total of 256 reach random numbers from 0 to 255. That is, a total of 256 reach random numbers from 0 to 256 are generated. The computer program for operating the reach random number counter is stored in the ROM 63, and when the CPU 62 executes the computer program, the reach random number counter operates and a reach random number is generated. In this embodiment, a total of 28 reach random numbers from 0 to 27 are set as reach random numbers when the game state is a non-time saving state (of a special symbol). When the reach random number acquired from the reach random number counter is any of 0 to 27 when the game state is the non-time saving state, the game control microcomputer 61 determines that there is reach in the reach determination, and 0 to 255. If it is other than 0 to 27, it is determined that there is no reach.

Further, in the present embodiment, a total of 12 reach random numbers from 0 to 11 are set as the reach random numbers when the game state is the time saving state (of the special symbol). If the reach random number acquired from the reach random number counter is any of 0 to 11 when the game state is the time saving state, the game control microcomputer 61 determines that there is reach in the reach determination, and is out of 0 to 255. If it is other than 0 to 11, it is determined that there is no reach.
The reach random number determined to have reach is set to be less in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state. As a result, the probability of being determined to have reach in the time-saving state is lower than in the non-time-saving state. That is, since the probability that it is determined that there is no reach is high, the probability of selecting the special figure fluctuation pattern without reach is high accordingly. Therefore, in the short time state, the pace of digestion of the number of special figures reserved becomes faster.

Note that FIG. 9 basically shows a reach determination table corresponding to the main special symbol. Since the non-main special symbol is not displayed on the effect display device 7, the reach determination table is basically not used.

[Special figure fluctuation pattern selection table]
The special figure variation pattern selection table Ta4 shown in FIG. 10 is a table referred to when the game control microcomputer 61 (FIG. 4) determines the special figure variation pattern by lottery. Note that FIG. 10 shows a table used especially in a gaming state other than during the small hit rush, and is a dedicated table (not shown) when the small hit rush is in progress. The special figure fluctuation pattern selection table Ta4 has a gaming state, a type of special figure to be changed (special figure 1 or special figure 2), a determination (big hit determination, small hit determination, and reach determination) result, and a special figure. It is configured by associating the figure hold number, the fluctuation pattern random number, the special figure fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation time, and the stop time. The jackpot type may be associated with each other. The variation effect pattern in the special figure variation pattern selection table Ta4 is a variation effect pattern in which the effect display device 7 variably displays the effect corresponding to the selected special figure variation pattern, and is described for reference. The variation pattern random number is a random number selected from the variation pattern random numbers generated by the variation pattern random number counter. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern random number counter counts a total of 100 variation pattern random numbers from 0 to 99. That is, a total of 100 fluctuation pattern random numbers from 0 to 99 are generated. The computer program for operating the variable pattern random number counter is stored in the ROM 63, and when the CPU 62 executes the computer program, the variable pattern random number counter operates and the variable pattern random number is generated.

When the game state is the non-time saving state, it is determined as a big hit in the big hit judgment of the first special symbol, and if the variable pattern random number acquired from the variable pattern random number counter is any of 0 to 94, the special figure hold number is set. Regardless, the special figure variation pattern P1 is selected. That is, the probability that the special figure variation pattern P1 is selected is 95%. When the variation pattern random number is any of 95 to 99, the special figure variation pattern P2 is selected regardless of the number of reserved balls. That is, the probability that the special figure fluctuation pattern P2 is selected is 5%. The fluctuation time of the special symbol fluctuation pattern P1 is 400,000 ms, and the stop time of the special symbol, that is, the time during which the special symbol is confirmed and displayed is 500 ms. The fluctuation time of the special symbol fluctuation pattern P2 is 150,000 ms, and the stop time of the special symbol is 500 ms. When the special figure variation pattern P1 is selected, the effect display device 7 displays the SP (super) reach developed from the reach state as the variation effect pattern. Further, when the special figure variation pattern P2 is selected, the effect display device 7 displays the normal reach as the variation effect pattern.

Further, when the game state is a non-time saving state, it is determined that there is a loss in the jackpot determination of the first special symbol, and it is determined that there is a reach in the reach determination, that is, in the case of a loss with reach, and the fluctuation pattern. If the variation pattern random number acquired from the random number counter is any of 0 to 9, the special figure variation pattern P3 is selected regardless of the number of reserved special figures. That is, the probability that the special figure variation pattern P3 is selected is 10%. When the fluctuation pattern random number is any of 10 to 99, the special figure fluctuation pattern P4 is selected regardless of the number of reserved balls. That is, the probability that the special figure fluctuation pattern P4 is selected is 90%. The fluctuation time of the special symbol fluctuation pattern P3 is 400,000 ms, and the stop time of the special symbol is 500 ms. The fluctuation time of the special symbol fluctuation pattern P4 is 150,000 ms, and the stop time of the special symbol is 500 ms. When the special figure variation pattern P3 is selected, the effect display device 7 displays the SP reach developed from the reach state as the variation effect pattern. Further, when the special figure variation pattern P4 is selected, the effect display device 7 displays the normal reach as the variation effect pattern.

Further, when the game state is a non-time saving state, it is determined that there is a loss in the jackpot determination of the first special symbol, and it is determined that there is no reach in the reach determination, that is, there is a case of loss without reach, and the special figure. When the number of holdings is 0 to 2 and the variation pattern random number acquired from the variation pattern random number counter is any of 0 to 99, the special figure variation pattern P5 is selected. That is, the probability that the special figure fluctuation pattern P5 is selected is 100%. Further, when the number of reserved special figures is 3 to 4 and the random number of the variable pattern acquired from the variable pattern random number counter is any of 0 to 99, the special figure variation pattern P6 is selected. That is, the probability that the special figure variation pattern P6 is selected is 100%. The fluctuation time of the special symbol fluctuation pattern P5 is 10,000 ms, and the stop time of the special symbol is 500 ms. The fluctuation time of the special symbol fluctuation pattern P6 is 5,000 ms, and the stop time of the special symbol is 500 ms. When the special figure variation pattern P5 or the special figure variation pattern P6 is selected, the effect display device 7 displays the normal variation as the variation effect pattern.

Further, when the game state is the non-time saving state and it is determined as a small hit in the big hit determination of the first special symbol, the special symbol variation pattern P7 is selected. The fluctuation time of the special symbol fluctuation pattern P7 is 5,000 ms, and the stop time of the special symbol is 500 ms. Further, when the special figure variation pattern P7 is selected, the effect display device 7 displays a special effect at the time of winning a small hit as a variation effect pattern.

When the game state is the time saving state, it is determined as a big hit in the big hit judgment of the first special symbol, and if the fluctuation pattern random number acquired from the fluctuation pattern random number counter is any of 0 to 99, it is related to the number of special figure reservations. No, the special figure variation pattern P11 is selected. That is, the probability that the special figure variation pattern P11 is selected is 100%. Further, when the game state is a time-saving state, it is determined to be lost, and when it is determined that there is a reach in the reach determination, that is, in the case of a loss with reach, the variation pattern random number acquired from the variation pattern random number counter is If it is any of 0 to 99, the special figure fluctuation pattern P12 is selected regardless of the number of reserved special figures. That is, the probability that the special figure variation pattern P12 is selected is 100%. The fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern P11 and the special figure fluctuation pattern P12 is 400,000 ms, respectively, and the stop time of the special symbol is 500 ms, respectively. When the special figure variation pattern P11 or the special figure variation pattern P12 is selected, the effect display device 7 displays the SP reach developed from the reach state as the variation effect pattern.

Further, when the game state is a time-saving state, it is determined that there is a loss in the jackpot determination of the first special symbol, and it is determined that there is no reach in the reach determination, that is, in the case of a loss without reach, and the special figure is suspended. When the number is 0 to 1 and the variation pattern random number acquired from the variation pattern random number counter is any of 0 to 99, the special figure variation pattern P13 is selected. That is, the probability that the special figure variation pattern P13 is selected is 100%. Further, when the number of reserved special figures is 2 to 4 and the random number of the variable pattern acquired from the variable pattern random number counter is any of 0 to 99, the special figure variation pattern P14 is selected. That is, the probability that the special figure variation pattern P14 is selected is 100%. The fluctuation time of the special symbol variation pattern P13 is 10,000 ms, and the stop time of the special symbol is 500 ms. The fluctuation time of the special symbol variation pattern P14 is 2,500 ms, and the stop time of the special symbol is 500 ms. When the special figure variation pattern P13 or the special figure variation pattern P14 is selected, the effect display device 7 displays the normal variation as the variation effect pattern.

Further, when the game state is the time saving state and it is determined as a small hit in the big hit determination of the first special symbol, the special symbol variation pattern P15 is selected. The fluctuation time of the special symbol variation pattern P15 is 2,500 ms, and the stop time of the special symbol is 500 ms. Further, when the special figure variation pattern P15 is selected, the effect display device 7 displays a special effect at the time of winning a small hit as a variation effect pattern.

As described above, the probability that the development to SP reach is selected in the non-time saving state is 95% when it is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination, but it is determined to be a loss in the jackpot determination and there is reach. If it is determined to be, it is 10%. In addition, the probability that the normal reach stop is selected in the non-time saving state is 5% when it is determined to be a jackpot in the jackpot determination, but when it is determined to be a loss in the jackpot determination and it is determined that there is reach. Is 90%.
That is, when the effect display device 7 develops to SP reach as a variable effect pattern, there is a high possibility that a big hit will occur. In other words, SP reach is a variable staging pattern in which the degree of expectation for the occurrence of a jackpot is higher than that in the case where the normal reach is stopped.

Further, a fixed 300,000 ms (about 5 minutes) is selected as the fluctuation time for the fluctuation of the second special symbol, which is the non-main special symbol, regardless of which state the game state is in. Since the second special symbol is a non-main special symbol except during the small hit rush, the fluctuation of the second special symbol is not the target of the display using the effect display device 7. However, it is a display target on the display devices 50.

On the other hand, although the illustration of the special symbol variation pattern selection table Ta4 during the small hit rush is omitted, the second special symbol is the main special symbol and the first special symbol is the non-main special symbol. Therefore, for the fluctuation of the first special symbol, a fixed time (for example, 10,000 ms) is selected as the fluctuation time. Then, the fluctuation of the first special symbol is not the target of the display using the effect display device 7. On the other hand, changes in the second special symbol, which is the main special symbol, are subject to display by the effect display device 7, but during the small hit rush, a special effect for the small hit rush is basically performed, and a normal advance notice effect or There is no reach production. Specifically, when a small hit is won, a special effect symbol is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 7 to notify the player that the small hit has been won, and further notify the player that the large winning opening 33 will be released. The production is performed. Even if the jackpot is won, the same combination of staging symbols (for example, 7, 7, 7) is stopped and displayed on the staging display device 7 without performing any advance notice or reach staging to notify that the jackpot has been won. Start the jackpot game.

Further, in a model such as the present embodiment in which the first special symbol and the second special symbol are changed in parallel, the measurement of the change time of the other special symbol is stopped during the jackpot game. For example, if a big hit is made with the second special symbol during the change of the first special symbol, the measurement of the fluctuation time of the first special symbol is stopped during the big hit game. Therefore, the fluctuation time selected in the special figure fluctuation pattern selection table is the fluctuation time excluding the time when the jackpot game is performed.

[Main processing of the game control microcomputer 61]
Next, the main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 61 (FIG. 3) will be described with reference to the drawings.
(Main control process on the main side)
First, the contents of the main control process on the main side executed by the game control microcomputer 61 will be described with reference to FIG. 15, which shows the contents.
When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 61 reads out and executes the computer program of the main side main control process shown in FIG. 14 from the ROM 63 (FIG. 3). The game control microcomputer 61 first makes initial settings (step (hereinafter, abbreviated as S) 1). In this initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU62 setting, SIO (System Input / Output), PIO (Parallel Input / Output), CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit: interrupt) (Circuit for managing time) is set, various flags, counters, timers, etc. are reset. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes interrupt prohibition (S2), and executes a normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S3). In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process, the initial value of each random number counter that generates the above-mentioned jackpot random number, jackpot type random number, reach random number, and variable pattern random number is added and updated by "1". When the count value of each random number counter reaches the upper limit, it returns to "0" and is incremented by "1" again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0" or may be randomly changed. Further, a numerical value of "2" or more may be added to the count value of each random number counter to update. Further, each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated by using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like. When this hardware random number is used, the random number update process (S3) by software is not necessary.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes interrupt permission (S4). While the interrupt is permitted, the timer interrupt process (S5) on the main side can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S5) is executed, for example, based on an interrupt pulse input to the CPU 62 at a cycle of 4 msec. That is, it is executed in a cycle of 4 msec. Then, between the end of the main timer interrupt process (S5) and the start of the next main timer interrupt process (S5), the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S3) is used. Initial value update processing of various counters is executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 62 while the interrupt is prohibited, the main timer interrupt process (S5) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt permission (S4) is executed. To.

(Main side timer interrupt processing)
Next, the contents of the main-side timer interrupt process (S5 in FIG. 15) executed by the game control microcomputer 61 will be described with reference to FIG. 16 showing the contents.
The game control microcomputer 61 executes an output process (S10). In this output process, commands and the like set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 64 (FIG. 4) of the main control board 60 in each process described below are transmitted to the sub control board 100 (FIG. 5) and the payout control board 73 (FIG. 4). Output to 4) and so on. In particular, in the present embodiment, the normal symbol fluctuation start command indicating that the normal symbol has started to fluctuate when the normal symbol has started to change, and the special symbol to indicate that the special symbol has started to fluctuate when the special symbol has started to fluctuate. The special figure fluctuation start command is also output. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes the input process (S11). In this input process, various sensors mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (central first start port sensor 11a, right side first start port sensor 31a, second start port sensor 32a, grand prize opening sensor 33a, gate sensor). Each detection signal detected by 12a and the like (FIG. 4) is read. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a timer update process (S12). In this timer update process, the subtraction counter operating as a timer is updated (subtracted). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes the prize ball control process (S13). In this prize ball control process, a payout command for paying out prize balls according to the type of winning opening is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 based on the detection signals of various sensors read in the input process (S11). The payout command is a command output to the payout control board 73. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S14). This normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S3) executed in the main side main control process of FIG. That is, in the process of updating the initial value of each random number counter, after the execution period of the main side timer interrupt process (S5) and the other period (main side timer interrupt process (S5) are completed, the next main side timer interrupt process is performed. It is performed both in the period until the interrupt processing (S5) is started).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 has a start port sensor detection process (S15), a normal operation process (S16), a special symbol standby process (S17), a special symbol variation process (S18), and other processes (S19), which will be described later. Is executed to end the main timer interrupt processing (S5). Other processes (S19) include a security control process for detecting and notifying an illegal prize, a magnetic detection process for detecting and notifying an illegal act using radio waves, and detecting the opening of the front frame 18 (FIG. 1) and the inner frame. The door opening process for notifying is performed, the fraudulent radio wave detection process for detecting and notifying fraudulent activity using radio waves, the impact detection process for detecting and notifying fraudulent activity that vibrates the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the like. Then, the processes S2 to S4 of the main control process are repeatedly executed until the interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 62 (FIG. 15), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), the process is repeated again. The main timer interrupt process (S5) is executed. In the output process (S10) of the main side timer interrupt process (S5) executed again, a command or the like set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 (FIG. 4) in the previous main side timer interrupt process (S5) is predetermined. It is output to the board.

(Starting port sensor detection process)
Next, the contents of the start port sensor detection process (S15 in FIG. 16) executed by the game control microcomputer 61 will be described with reference to FIG. 17 showing the contents.
The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 12 (FIG. 1) (S20), and if it is determined that the game ball has passed (S20: Yes), executes the gate passage process (S21). ). In this gate passing process, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved figures is 4 or more, and if the number of reserved figures is not 4, "1" is added to the number of reserved figures and a lottery of ordinary symbols is performed. Performs the process of acquiring and storing the winning random numbers.

Further, in S20, when it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the gate 12 (S20: No), it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the second starting port 32 (FIG. 1) (S22). .. Here, if it is determined that the game ball has won the second starting port 32 (S22: Yes), it is determined whether or not the second special figure hold number U2 has reached the upper limit value "4" (S23). .. Here, if it is determined that the second special figure hold number U2 has reached "4" (S23: Yes), the process proceeds to S28, but if the second special figure hold number U2 has not reached "4". If it is determined (S23: No), 1 is added to the second special figure reservation number U2 (S24). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes the second special figure-related random number acquisition process (S25). In this second special figure-related random number acquisition process, the jackpot random number counted by the jackpot random number counter, the jackpot type random number counted by the jackpot type random number counter, the reach random number counted by the reach random number counter, and the fluctuation pattern random number counter count. Fluctuation pattern random numbers are acquired, and each of the acquired random numbers is stored in a storage area corresponding to the current number of second special figure reservations in the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b (FIG. 12). For example, when the current number of reserved second special figures is "3", each random number is stored in the fourth storage area.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes the second start winning command creation process (S26). In this second start winning command creation process, the second start winning command is created based on each random number group stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b in S25. This second start winning command is composed of data indicating that the game ball has won a prize in the second starting port, data indicating each random number stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b in S25, and the like. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the second start winning command created in S26 in the output buffer of the RAM 64 (S27). This set second start winning command is output to the sub control board 100 (FIG. 5) in the output process (S10 in FIG. 16), and the staging control microcomputer 101 is based on each random number included in the second start winning command. And perform the production.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the central first start port 11 or the right side first start port 31 (FIG. 1) (S28). Here, when it is determined that the game ball has won a prize in the central first starting opening 11 or the right first starting opening 31 (S28: Yes), the first special figure hold number U1 reaches the upper limit value "4". Whether or not it is determined (S29). Here, if it is determined that the first special figure hold number U1 has reached "4" (S29: Yes), this start port sensor detection process is terminated, but the first special figure hold number U1 is "4". When it is determined that the number has not reached (S29: No), 1 is added to the first special figure reservation number U1 (S30). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes the first special figure-related random number acquisition process (S31). In this first special figure-related random number acquisition process, a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a reach random number, and a fluctuation pattern random number are acquired, and each of the acquired random numbers is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 64a (FIG. 11). Of these, it is stored in the storage area according to the current number of reserved first special figures. For example, when the current number of reserved first special figures is "3", each random number is stored in the fourth storage area.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes the first start winning command creation process (S32). In this first start winning command specifying process, the first starting winning command is created based on each random number group stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 64a in S31. This first start winning command is composed of data indicating that the game ball has won a prize in the central first starting port 11, data indicating each random number stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 64a in S31, and the like. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the first start winning command created in S32 in the output buffer of the RAM 64 (S33). This set first start winning command is output to the sub control board 100 (FIG. 5) in the output process (S10 in FIG. 16), and the staging control microcomputer 101 is based on each random number included in the first start winning command. And perform the production.

(Normal operation processing)
Next, the contents of the normal operation processing (S16 in FIG. 16) executed by the game control microcomputer 61 will be described.
The game control microcomputer 61 adds the number of reserved normal symbols, displays fluctuations in the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 53, determines whether or not the normal symbol is a hit, and is normally variable when the result of the hit determination is a hit. Processing such as opening / closing operation of the winning device 20 is performed.

(Special symbol standby processing)
Next, the contents of the special symbol standby process (S17 in FIG. 16) executed by the game control microcomputer 61 will be described with reference to FIG. 18 showing the contents.
The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the second special figure hold number U2 is "0" (S40), and if it is determined that it is not "0" (S40: No), the second is described later. The special figure jackpot determination process (FIG. 19) is executed (S41). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes the second special figure fluctuation pattern selection process (FIGS. 20 and 21), which will be described later (S42). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 subtracts "1" from the second special figure hold number U2 (S43), and is stored in each storage area of the second special figure hold storage unit 64b (FIG. 12). The data is shifted one by one to the storage area with the oldest storage order, that is, the side to be read (S44). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes the second special figure fluctuation start process (S45). That is, the second special symbol display 52 has the second special symbol in the order in which the game control microcomputer 61 executes the winning / failing determination based on the jackpot random number stored in the second special symbol holding storage unit 64b (FIG. 12). Perform variable display. Further, each time the second special symbol display 52 performs variable display of the second special symbol, each data stored in each storage area of the second special symbol reservation storage unit 64b has an older storage order. Shifted to storage area. After that, it shifts to S46.
In this second special symbol variation start process, the variation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64, and the variation display of the second special symbol is started. The fluctuation start command set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 includes the data of the special figure stop symbol set in the second special figure jackpot determination process (FIG. 19) described later and the second special figure variation pattern selection process (FIG. 20, FIG. The data of the special figure fluctuation pattern set in 21) is included.

In S46, it is determined whether or not the first special figure reservation number U1 is "0", and if it is determined that it is not "0" (S46: No), the first special figure jackpot determination process (FIG. 19) described later. ) Is executed (S47). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes the first special figure fluctuation pattern selection process (FIGS. 20 and 21), which will be described later (S48). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 subtracts "1" from the first special figure reservation number U1 (S49), and is stored in each storage area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 64a (FIG. 11). The data is shifted one by one to the storage area with the oldest storage order, that is, the side to be read (S50). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes the first special figure fluctuation start process (S51). That is, the first special symbol display 51 has the first special symbol in the order in which the game control microcomputer 61 executes the winning / failing determination based on the jackpot random number stored in the first special symbol holding storage unit 64a (FIG. 11). Perform variable display. Further, each time the first special symbol display 51 performs variable display of the first special symbol, each data stored in each storage area of the first special symbol reservation storage unit 64a has the older storage order. Shifted to storage area.
In this first special symbol variation start process, the variation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64, and the variation display of the first special symbol is started. The fluctuation start command set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 includes the data of the special figure stop symbol set in the first special figure jackpot determination process (FIG. 19) described later and the first special figure variation pattern selection process (FIG. 20, FIG. The data of the fluctuation pattern set in 21) is included.

Further, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines in S46 that the first special figure hold number U1 is "0" (S46: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 ends the special symbol standby process. On the other hand, if the game control microcomputer 61 determines in S40 that the second special figure hold number U2 is "0" (S40: Yes), is the first special figure hold number U1 "0"? It is determined whether or not (S52). Then, when it is determined that the first special figure reservation number U1 is "0" (S52: Yes), it is determined whether or not the effect display device 7 is displaying the standby screen (demo screen for waiting for customers). (S53). On the other hand, if it is determined that the first special figure reservation number U1 is not "0" (S52: No), the process proceeds to S47. If it is determined that the standby screen is displayed (S53: Yes), the special symbol standby process is terminated, and if it is determined that the standby screen is not displayed (S53: No), the standby screen setting is performed. The process is executed (S54). In this standby screen setting process, a customer waiting standby command for displaying the standby screen is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 after waiting for the elapse of a predetermined waiting time.
Further, in the present embodiment, in the variable display of the first special symbol based on the first special figure hold, the first special figure hold number U1 is set regardless of whether or not the second special figure hold number U2 is "0". If it is not "0", it is performed. That is, the digestion of the second special figure hold (that is, the processing related to the lottery, the variation display and the stop display of the second special symbol of the above S41 to S45) and the digestion of the first special figure hold (that is, the first special of the above S47 to S51). The process related to the lottery of symbols, the variable display, and the stop display) is executed in parallel.

(2nd special figure big hit judgment process (1st special figure big hit judgment process))
Next, the contents of the second special figure big hit determination process (first special figure big hit determination process): S41 in FIG. 18 executed by the game control microcomputer 61 will be described with reference to FIG. 19 showing it. Since the second special figure jackpot determination process (S41 in FIG. 18) and the first special figure jackpot determination process (S47 in FIG. 18) have the same processing flow, they will be described together. Further, when the matters common to the first special figure holding storage unit 64a and the second special figure holding storage unit 64b are explained, it is simply referred to as a special figure holding storage unit.

The game control microcomputer 61 reads out the jackpot random numbers stored in the first storage area (FIGS. 11 and 12) of the special figure reservation storage unit of the RAM 64 (S60), and refers to the jackpot determination table Ta1 (FIG. 6). (S61). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the probability change flag is ON, that is, whether or not the current game state is a high probability state (S62). The probability change flag is turned ON when the probability change jackpot is won. Here, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not ON, that is, it is in the normal probability state (S62: No), the jackpot random number in the normal probability state is referred to in the jackpot determination table Ta1 and read in S60. Whether or not the same random number as the jackpot random number exists, that is, whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot is determined (S63). For example, when the jackpot random number read in S60 is "7", it is determined as a jackpot because "7" exists in the jackpot random numbers 0 to 164 in the normal probability state in the jackpot determination table Ta1 ( S63: Yes).

When the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the jackpot is a jackpot in S63 (S63: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 reads out the jackpot type random numbers stored in the first storage area (FIGS. 11 and 12) of the special figure reservation storage unit, and a plurality of them. With reference to the jackpot type determination table Ta2 (FIG. 7) in which the jackpot type is set, the jackpot type is determined (S65). Depending on the type of jackpot, the jackpot symbol of the special figure, the stop symbol of the special figure, the distribution rate, the maximum number of rounds, the jackpot effect symbol, etc. differ. Here, the distribution rate is the probability that a predetermined jackpot is selected from a plurality of types of jackpots set in the jackpot type determination table. The maximum number of rounds is the maximum number of rounds that can be executed in a jackpot game.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 turns on the jackpot flag indicating that the jackpot has been determined in the jackpot determination (S66), and confirms and displays the jackpot symbol of the special figure corresponding to the type of the jackpot determined in S65. The special figure stop symbol data of No. 1 is set in the special figure buffer provided in the RAM 64 (FIG. 4) (S67), and the second special figure jackpot determination process is completed. Further, in S63, if it is not a big hit, that is, if it is determined to be lost (S63: No), the special symbol stop symbol data for confirming and displaying the lost symbol of the special symbol is set in the special symbol buffer (S67). This second special figure jackpot determination process is completed.
Further, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the probability variation flag is ON in S62, that is, the current game state is a high probability state (S62: Yes), it is high in the jackpot determination table Ta1. With reference to the jackpot random number in the stochastic state, it is determined whether or not there is the same random number as the jackpot random number read in S60, that is, whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot (S64). For example, when the jackpot random number read in S60 is "600", it is determined as a jackpot because "600" exists in the jackpot random numbers 0 to 649 in the high probability state in the jackpot determination table Ta1 ( S64: Yes). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 determines the type of jackpot (S65), turns on the jackpot flag (S66), sets the special figure stop symbol data in the special figure buffer (S67), and makes this second special figure. Finish the jackpot judgment process.

(2nd special figure variation pattern selection process (1st special figure variation pattern selection process))
Next, refer to FIGS. 20 and 21 showing the contents of the second special figure variation pattern selection process (first special figure variation pattern selection process): S42 and S48 of FIG. 18 executed by the game control microcomputer 61. I will explain while doing. Since the second special figure variation pattern selection process (S42 in FIG. 18) and the first special figure variation pattern selection process (S48 in FIG. 18) have the same processing flow, they will be described together. Further, when the matters common to the first special figure holding storage unit 64a and the second special figure holding storage unit 64b are explained, it is simply referred to as a special figure holding storage unit.

The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the special symbol for which the variation pattern is selected is the main special symbol for which the player is mainly notified. In the present embodiment, the gaming states of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are "normal state (normal probability state and non-time saving state)", "probability variation gaming state (high probability state and time saving state)", and "time saving gaming state (normal probability state)". And there are four types: "small hit rush (high probability state and non-time saving state)". Then, in the "normal state", "probability changing game state", and "time saving game state", the first special symbol becomes the main special symbol. On the other hand, in "Small hit rush", the second special symbol is the main special symbol.

Then, when it is determined that the special symbol to be selected for the variation pattern is the main special symbol to be mainly notified to the player, the process proceeds to S70 in (S69: Yes). On the other hand, if it is determined that the special symbol for which the variation pattern is to be selected is not the main special symbol, the process proceeds to S82 in (S69: No).

After that, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the game state is in the time saving state (S70), and if it is determined that the game state is not in the time saving state (S70: No), is the jackpot flag turned on? It is determined whether or not (S71). Here, when it is determined that the jackpot flag is ON (S71: Yes), the special figure variation pattern is selected with reference to the special figure variation pattern selection table Ta4 (FIG. 10) (S72). For details, refer to the fluctuation pattern random number in the case of a big hit in the non-time saving state in the special figure fluctuation pattern selection table Ta4. Then, the variation pattern random numbers stored in the first storage area (FIGS. 11 and 12) of the special figure reservation storage unit are acquired, and the special figure associated with the same variation pattern random numbers as the acquired variation pattern random numbers. Select a variation pattern. For example, when the variation pattern random number acquired from the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit is "50", the variation pattern random number 0 to 94 in the case of a big hit in the non-time saving state in the special figure variation pattern selection table Ta4. The special figure variation pattern P1 associated with is selected.
Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the variation pattern data indicating the selected variation pattern in the special figure variation pattern buffer provided in the RAM 64 (FIG. 4) (S76), and performs the second special figure variation pattern selection process. Finish.

Further, when the jackpot flag is not turned ON in S71, that is, when it is determined that the game control microcomputer 61 is lost (S71: No), the first storage area (FIGS. 11 and 12) of the special figure reservation storage unit is used. The reach random number stored in is acquired, and it is determined whether or not the acquired reach random number is a reach establishment random number (S73). That is, it is determined whether or not the reach random number acquired from the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit is the reach random number set in the non-time saving state in the reach determination table Ta3 (FIG. 9). For example, when the reach random number "20" acquired from the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit is "20", the reach random number "20" exists in the reach random numbers 0 to 27 set in the non-time saving state. Therefore, it is determined that the reach is a random number (S73: Yes). Here, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the reach random number is a reach establishment random number (S73: Yes), the special figure variation pattern is selected with reference to the special figure variation pattern selection table Ta4 (FIG. 10). (S74). For details, refer to the variation pattern random number in the case of loss with reach in the non-time saving state in the special figure variation pattern selection table Ta4. Then, the variation pattern random number stored in the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit is acquired, and the special figure variation pattern associated with the same variation pattern random number as the acquired variation pattern random number is selected. For example, when the variation pattern random number acquired from the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit is "30", the special figure associated with the variation pattern random numbers 10 to 99 in the special figure variation pattern selection table Ta4. The variation pattern P4 is selected. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the variation pattern data indicating the selected variation pattern in the special figure variation pattern buffer provided in the RAM 64 (FIG. 4) (S76), and performs the second special figure variation pattern selection process. Finish.

Further, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines in S73 that the reach random number is not a reach establishment random number (S73: No), the special figure variation pattern is selected with reference to the special figure variation pattern selection table Ta4 (FIG. 10). Select (S75). In the present embodiment, in the case of loss without reach, the special figure fluctuation pattern is not selected based on the acquired fluctuation pattern random number, and when the number of reserved special figures is 0 to 2, the special figure fluctuation pattern P5 is selected and the special figure is selected. When the number of holdings is 3 to 4, the special figure fluctuation pattern P6 is selected. The fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern P6 is shorter than that of the special figure fluctuation pattern P5. It's getting faster.
Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the variation pattern data indicating the selected variation pattern in the special figure variation pattern buffer provided in the RAM 64 (FIG. 4) (S76), and performs the second special figure variation pattern selection process. Finish.

Further, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines in S70 that the time is shortened (S70: Yes), it determines whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S77 in FIG. 20). Here, when it is determined that the jackpot flag is ON (S77: Yes), the special figure variation pattern is selected with reference to the special figure variation pattern selection table Ta4 (FIG. 10) (S78). For details, refer to the fluctuation pattern random number in the case of a big hit in the time saving state in the special figure fluctuation pattern selection table Ta4. Then, the variation pattern random number stored in the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit is acquired, and the special figure variation pattern associated with the same variation pattern random number as the acquired variation pattern random number is selected. In the present embodiment, since the fluctuation pattern random number in the same range as the fluctuation pattern random number 0 to 99 counted by the fluctuation pattern random number counter is set for the jackpot in the time saving state of the special figure fluctuation pattern selection table Ta4, the acquired variation is set. The special figure fluctuation pattern P11 is selected regardless of the pattern random number. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the variation pattern data indicating the selected variation pattern in the special figure variation pattern buffer provided in the RAM 64 (FIG. 4) (S76 in FIG. 20), and this second special figure variation pattern. Finish the selection process.

Further, when the jackpot flag is not turned ON in S77, that is, when it is determined that the game control microcomputer 61 is lost (S77: No), the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit (FIGS. 11 and 12). The reach random number stored in is acquired, and it is determined whether or not the acquired reach random number is a reach establishment random number (S79). That is, it is determined whether or not the reach random number acquired from the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit is the reach random number set in the time saving state in the reach determination table Ta3 (FIG. 9). For example, when the reach random number "8" acquired from the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit is "8", the reach random number "8" exists in the reach random numbers 0 to 11 set in the time saving state. , It is determined that the reach is a random number (S79: Yes). Here, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the reach random number is a reach establishment random number (S79: Yes), the special figure variation pattern is selected with reference to the special figure variation pattern selection table Ta4 (FIG. 10). (S80). For details, refer to the fluctuation pattern random number in the case of loss with reach in the time saving state in the special figure fluctuation pattern selection table Ta4. Then, the variation pattern random number stored in the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit is acquired, and the special figure variation pattern associated with the same variation pattern random number as the acquired variation pattern random number is selected. In the present embodiment, since the variation pattern random number in the same range as the variation pattern random number 0 to 99 counted by the variation pattern random number counter is set in the loss with reach in the time saving state of the special figure variation pattern selection table Ta4, it is acquired. The special figure fluctuation pattern P12 is selected regardless of the random number. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the variation pattern data indicating the selected variation pattern in the special figure variation pattern buffer provided in the RAM 64 (FIG. 4) (S76 in FIG. 20), and this second special figure variation pattern. Finish the selection process.

Further, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines in S79 that the reach random number is not a reach establishment random number (S79: No), the special figure fluctuation pattern is selected with reference to the special figure fluctuation pattern selection table Ta4 (FIG. 10). Select (S81). For details, refer to the fluctuation pattern random number in the case of loss without reach in the time saving state in the special figure fluctuation pattern selection table Ta4. Then, the variation pattern random numbers stored in the first storage area (FIGS. 11 and 12) of the special figure reservation storage unit are acquired, and the special figure associated with the same variation pattern random numbers as the acquired variation pattern random numbers. Select a variation pattern. In the present embodiment, in the case of loss without reach, the special figure fluctuation pattern is not selected based on the acquired fluctuation pattern random number, and when the number of reserved special figures is 0 to 1, the special figure fluctuation pattern P13 is selected and the special figure is selected. When the number of holdings is 2 to 4, the special figure fluctuation pattern P14 is selected. The fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern P14 is shorter than that of the special figure fluctuation pattern P13. It's getting faster. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the variation pattern data indicating the selected variation pattern in the special figure variation pattern buffer provided in the RAM 64 (FIG. 4) (S76 in FIG. 20), and this second special figure variation pattern. Finish the selection process.

The fluctuation pattern data set in the special symbol fluctuation pattern buffer in S76 is included in the fluctuation start command set in S45 (FIG. 18) of the special symbol standby processing described above, and is output processing of the main timer interrupt processing (FIG. 16). Is output to the sub control board 100 (FIG. 5) by S10). Further, the first special figure variation pattern selection process is also executed in the same flow as the second special figure variation pattern selection process, and the variation pattern data set in the special figure variation pattern buffer in S76 is the above-mentioned special symbol standby process S51 ( It is included in the fluctuation start command set in FIG. 18) and is output to the sub control board 100 (FIG. 5) by the output process (S10 in FIG. 16) of the main side timer interrupt process.

On the other hand, when the special symbol for which the variation pattern is selected is a non-main special symbol, the game control microcomputer 61 selects a fixed long variation special symbol variation pattern (S82). For example, for the fluctuation pattern selection of the second special figure other than during the small hit rush, a fixed 300,000 ms (about 5 minutes) is selected. On the other hand, a fixed 10,000 ms is selected for the fluctuation pattern selection of the first special figure during the small hit rush.

(Special symbol change processing)
Next, the contents of the special symbol variation processing (S18 in FIG. 16) executed by the game control microcomputer 61 will be described with reference to FIG. 22 showing the contents.
The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the variation time of the special symbol (the variation time determined according to the special symbol variation pattern selected in S42 or S48 of FIG. 18, see FIG. 10) has ended (S90). .. The special symbol variation processing shown after S90 is performed for each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. In addition, the measurement of the fluctuation time is interrupted during the jackpot game as described later. Here, if it is determined that the process has not ended (S90: No), the special symbol variation process ends. As a result, the variable display of the special symbol is continued. On the other hand, when it is determined that the process has ended (S90: Yes), a variable stop command for stopping the variable display of the special symbol is set in the command buffer provided in the RAM 64 (FIG. 4) (S91). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 corresponds to the special symbol stop symbol data set in S67 (FIG. 19) of the second special symbol jackpot determination process (first special symbol jackpot determination process) for the variation display of the special symbol. A special symbol stop process for stopping at a symbol (a jackpot symbol of a special symbol or a lost symbol of a special symbol) is executed (S92). Even if it is a non-main special symbol, the variable display of the special symbol using the display device 50 is performed.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes the game state management process described later (S93). In this game state management process, the game state (particularly the time-saving game state) of the gaming machine is changed based on the number of changes in the special symbol after the jackpot game is completed.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S94), and if it is determined that the jackpot flag is ON (S94: Yes), executes the game state reset process. (S95). In this game state reset process, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON, and if it is determined that the probability change flag is ON, the probability change flag is turned OFF. Further, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON, and if it is determined that the time saving flag is ON, the time saving flag is turned OFF. That is, during the execution of the jackpot game, it is controlled to a normal probability state and a non-time saving state.
Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the jackpot opening setting (S96) in order to start the jackpot game, and sets the opening command for executing the jackpot opening (S97). The jackpot opening is an effect of displaying an effect image celebrating the occurrence of a big hit on the effect display device 7 or playing a music celebrating the occurrence of a big hit from each speaker 8. In the opening setting, the execution time of the opening of the jackpot game is set to a predetermined timer.
Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 temporarily suspends the measurement of the fluctuation time when the special symbol is fluctuating at the present time (S98). Since the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a model capable of simultaneously changing the first special symbol and the second special symbol, one of the special symbols (for example, the first special symbol) can be changed. At the start of the jackpot game, the other special symbol (for example, the second special symbol) may be in a fluctuating state.
Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the value of the special electric service operation effective counter (S99), and ends the special symbol variation processing. The special electric service operation effective counter is a counter that counts the remaining number of rounds in the jackpot game. If it is determined in S94 that the jackpot flag is not ON (S94: No), this special symbol variation process ends.

(Game status management process)
Next, the contents of the game state management process (S93 in FIG. 22) executed by the game control microcomputer 61 will be described with reference to FIG. 23 showing the contents.
The game control microcomputer 61 first determines whether or not the probability change flag of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is OFF and the time reduction flag is ON (S100). When a jackpot of a type that shifts to the "time saving game state (normal probability state and time saving state)" is won, the probability change flag is set to OFF and the time saving flag is set to ON after the big hit game.

Then, when it is determined that the probability change flag is OFF and the time reduction flag is ON (S100: Yes), the first special symbol after the transition to the time reduction game state, that is, after the end of the latest jackpot game. The count value obtained by counting the number of fluctuations is acquired (S101). In the "time saving game state (normal probability state and time saving state)", the main special symbol of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the first special symbol. Therefore, the S101 also corresponds to the process of acquiring the number of fluctuations of the main special symbol. Further, the count value obtained by counting the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol, that is, the non-main special symbol after the transition to the time-saving game state, that is, after the end of the latest jackpot game, is also acquired (S102).

On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability change flag is OFF and the time reduction flag is not ON (S100: No), the game state management process is terminated and the process proceeds to S94.

After that, it is determined whether or not the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol (main special symbol) has reached the first rotation speed after the transition to the time-saving game state, that is, after the end of the latest jackpot game. The first rotation speed can be appropriately set for each model, but is set to 100 rotations, for example.

Then, when it is determined that the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol (main special symbol) has reached the first rotation speed after the transition to the time-saving game state, that is, after the end of the latest jackpot game (S103: Yes). Moves to S105. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol (main special symbol) has not reached the first rotation speed after the transition to the time-saving game state, that is, after the end of the latest jackpot game (S103). : No), the process proceeds to S104.

In S104, the total number of rotations of the first special symbol (main special symbol) and the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol (non-main special symbol) after the transition to the time-saving game state, that is, after the end of the latest jackpot game, is It is determined whether or not the second rotation speed has been reached. The second rotation speed can be appropriately set for each model, but a rotation speed higher than that of the first rotation speed is set. Specifically, when the player strikes right as usual without performing irregular strikes in a time-saving state, the second special symbol is set by the time the rotation speed of the first special symbol reaches the first rotation speed. When the theoretical upper limit of the variable rotation speed is X, the second rotation speed is set to a value larger than the number obtained by adding X to the first rotation speed. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment changes the first special symbol and the second special symbol in parallel, but is a non-main special symbol when it is in a time-saving gaming state. The fluctuation time of the second special symbol is set to an extremely long time (for example, 5 minutes) (S82). Therefore, even if it is assumed that neither the first special symbol nor the second special symbol can be held, the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol in the time-saving gaming state is higher than the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol. Less. Specifically, while the first special symbol, which is the main special symbol, is fluctuated by 100 rotations, the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol basically does not exceed 30 rotations. Therefore, for example, when the first rotation speed is 100 times, the second rotation speed is 130 times.

As a result, in the present embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are changed in parallel, but the remaining number of times of the time-saving gaming state is not reduced due to the change of the non-main special symbol that the player does not recognize. At least, it is possible to change the first rotation speed (for example, 100 times) set in advance by the end of the time-saving gaming state for the main special symbol that the player recognizes the change. On the other hand, even if the player makes a special striking method that changes the non-main special symbol without changing the main special symbol, the maximum number of times (for example, the first special) is not maintained semi-permanently. It is possible to end the time-saving game state up to (the total of the fluctuations of the symbol and the second special symbol is 130 times).

Then, the total number of rotations of the first special symbol (main special symbol) and the second special symbol (non-main special symbol) after the transition to the time-saving game state, that is, after the end of the latest jackpot game, is the first. When it is determined that the two rotation speeds have been reached (S104: Yes), the process proceeds to S105. On the other hand, the total number of changes of the first special symbol (main special symbol) and the number of changes of the second special symbol (non-main special symbol) after the transition to the time-saving game state, that is, after the end of the latest jackpot game. If it is determined that the second rotation speed has not been reached (S104: No), the game state management process is terminated and the process proceeds to S94.

After that, the time saving flag is turned off in S105. Further, the count value counting the number of changes of the first special symbol and the count value counting the number of changes of the second special symbol after the end of the jackpot game are reset (S106). After that, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the game state designation command including the information of the time saving flag in the output buffer of the RAM 64, and ends the game state management process. The game state designation command set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 is output to the sub control board 100 in the output process of the main timer interrupt process (S10 in FIG. 16). As a result, the time-saving game state ends and the normal state is entered.

(Sub-side main control processing)
Next, the sub-side main control process executed by the staging control microcomputer 101 (FIG. 5) will be described with reference to FIG. 24 showing the sub-side main control process.
First, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes the initial setting (S110). In this initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU102 (FIG. 5) setting, SIO (System Input / Output), PIO (Parallel Input / Output), CTC (Counter / Timer). Circuit: Circuit for managing interrupt time) is set, and various flags, counters, timers, etc. are reset. Subsequently, the staging control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the power cutoff signal is ON and the contents of the RAM 120 (FIG. 5) are normal (S111), and if a negative determination is made here (S111). S111: No), the RAM 120 is initialized (S112), and the process proceeds to S113. If an affirmative determination is made in S111 (S111: Yes), the process proceeds to S113 without initializing the RAM 120. That is, if the power off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM 120 are not normal even if the power off signal is ON (S111: No), the RAM 120 is initialized, but due to a power failure or the like. If the power cutoff signal is turned on but the contents of the RAM 120 are kept normal (S111: Yes), the RAM 120 is not initialized. If the RAM 120 is initialized, the values of various flags, counters, timers, and the like are reset. Further, S110 to S112 are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 prohibits interruption (S113) and executes random number update processing (S114). In this random number update process, the initial values of various random number counters for determining the effect are updated. The random number for determining the effect includes a random number for the variable effect pattern for determining the variable effect pattern, a random number for the advance notice effect for determining various advance notice effects, and the like. The random number update method can be the same as the random number update process performed by the game control microcomputer 61 described above. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes a command transmission process (S115). In this command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the RAM 120 of the effect control microcomputer 101 are transmitted to the image control board 200, the voice control board 78, the lamp control board 79, and the like. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes interrupt permission (S116). After that, S113 to S116 are repeatedly executed. Further, while the interrupt is permitted, the reception interrupt process (S117), the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S118), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S119) can be executed.

(Reception interrupt processing)
Next, the reception interrupt process (S117 in FIG. 24) executed by the effect control microcomputer 101 will be described.
In the staging control microcomputer 101, whether or not the signal level of the strobe signal (STB signal) given to the external INT (interrupt) input unit of the staging control microcomputer 101 has changed from the main control board 60 (FIG. 4). That is, it is determined whether or not it is the timing to receive the command. Specifically, for example, it is determined whether or not the signal level of the strobe signal has changed from a high level to a low level. Then, if it is determined that it is not the timing to receive, the reception interrupt process is completed, and if it is determined that it is the timing to receive, various commands transmitted from the main control board 60 are received. The various received commands are stored in the receive buffer of the RAM 120 (FIG. 5). This reception interrupt process is a process that is executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S118, S119).

(1ms timer interrupt processing)
Next, the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S118 in FIG. 24) executed by the effect control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIG. 25 showing the process.
The effect control microcomputer 101 executes this 1 ms timer interrupt process every time an interrupt pulse having a 1 msec cycle is input to the sub control board 100. The effect control microcomputer 101 executes an input process (S120). In this input process, switch data (edge data and level) indicating that the switch is turned on based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switch 9a, the effect lever push detection switch 6 g, and the effect lever rotation detection switch 6h (FIG. 5). Data) is created. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes an output process (S121). In this output process, the variation start command set in the command buffer of the RAM 120 (FIG. 5) in S165 (FIG. 28) of the variation effect start process described later is output to the image control board 200.

Further, in order to make the panel lamp 2a, the left side lamp 23a, and the right side lamp 23b (FIG. 5) emit light in accordance with the display of the effect display device 7, the lamp processing in the 10 ms timer interrupt processing described later (S133 in FIG. 26). The lamp data created by the above is output to the lamp control board 79 (FIG. 5). That is, the panel lamp 2a, the left side lamp 23a, and the right side lamp 23b are made to emit light in a predetermined light emitting mode according to the lamp data. Further, in order to drive the movable body 15 (FIG. 5) according to the display of the effect display device 7, drive data (data for driving the movable body 15) is created, and the created drive data is output. That is, the movable body 15 is driven in a predetermined operation pattern according to the drive data.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the fluctuation start command of the main special symbol is output (S122). The variation start command is set in the command buffer of the RAM 120 (FIG. 5) in S165 (FIG. 28) of the variation effect start process described later, and is output to the image control board 200 in S121. Here, when the effect control microcomputer 101 determines that the variation start command of the main special symbol is output (S122: Yes), the effect control microcomputer 101 starts measuring the variation time of the variation effect pattern (S123). Subsequently, a watchdog timer process for resetting the watchdog timer is performed (S124), and this 1 ms timer interrupt process is completed.

(10ms timer interrupt processing)
Next, the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S119 in FIG. 24) executed by the effect control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIG. 26 showing the process.
The effect control microcomputer 101 executes this 10 ms timer interrupt process every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 100. The effect control microcomputer 101 executes a reception command analysis process (FIG. 27) described later (S130), and executes a switch state acquisition process (S131). In this switch state acquisition process, the switch data created in the input process of the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S120 in FIG. 25) is stored in the RAM 120 as the switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process. Subsequently, based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process, a switch process for setting display contents such as a button effect and a lever effect displayed by the effect display device 7 is executed (S132). Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes the lamp processing (S133). In this lamp processing, lamp data for controlling the light emission of each lamp (panel lamp 2a, left side lamp 23a, right side lamp 23b, etc.) according to the display of the effect display device 7, creation of lamp data, time management of light emission effect, etc. I do. As a result, each lamp performs a light emitting effect that matches the display of the effect display device 7.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes the voice control process (S144). In this voice control process, voice control data (data for controlling the output of voice from each speaker 8) is created, the created voice control data is output to the voice control board 78 (FIG. 5), and voice production is performed. Perform time management, etc. As a result, the sound is output from each speaker 8 in accordance with the display of the effect display device 7. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes other processes (S135), and ends the 10 ms timer interrupt process. In the other processing (S135), processing such as updating the variation effect pattern random number, the advance notice effect random number for determining the advance notice effect, and the like is executed.

(Received command analysis processing)
Next, the reception command analysis process (S130 in FIG. 26) executed by the effect control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIG. 27 showing the process.
The effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a game state designation command has been received from the main control board 60 (FIG. 4) (S140), and if it determines that it has been received (S140: Yes), the sub-side game state. The setting process is executed (S141). The game state designation command includes information indicating the game state (normal probability state or high probability state, time saving state or non-time saving state). In this sub-side game state setting process, the received game state specification command is analyzed, and the game state flag is set based on the information included in the game state specification command. The game state flag is a flag indicating the game state currently set. If the information included in the game state specification command indicates a normal probability state and a non-time saving state, the game state flag "1" is set. Further, when the normal probability state and the time saving state are shown, the game state flag "2" is set. Further, when the high probability state and the time saving state are shown, the game state flag "3" is set. Further, when the high probability state and the non-time saving state are shown, the game state flag "4" is set.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the opening command has been received from the main control board 60 (S142), and if it is determined that the opening command has been received (S142: Yes), executes the opening effect selection process. (S143). In this opening effect selection process, the opening command is analyzed, and the pattern (content) of the opening effect to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. For details, refer to the opening effect pattern selection table (not shown) in which the opening effect pattern is set in association with each opening command, and select the opening effect pattern associated with the received opening command. Then, the opening effect start command for starting the opening effect with the selected opening effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 120 (FIG. 5).
Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a round designation command has been received from the main control board 60 (S144), and if it is determined to have received it (S144: Yes), executes a round effect selection process. (S145). In this round effect selection process, the type of effect to be executed in each round of the jackpot game is selected. This effect is an effect based on an image displayed by the effect display device 7 and a sound output by each speaker 8, and varies depending on the type of jackpot. For details, refer to the round effect table (not shown) to which the round effect is associated with each round specification command, and select the round effect associated with the received round specification command.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the ending command has been received from the main control board 60 (S146), and if it is determined to have received it (S146: Yes), executes the ending effect selection process. (S147). In this ending effect selection process, the type of ending effect to be executed by the effect display device 7 and each speaker 8 at the end of the jackpot is selected according to the type of the jackpot that triggered the jackpot game being executed. .. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the change start command of the main special symbol corresponding to the current gaming state has been received from the main control board 60 (S148), and if it is determined that the command has been received (S148). S148: Yes), the variable staging start process (FIG. 28) described later is executed (S149).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes a stage change process (FIG. 29) for switching the effect content based on the number of changes in the main special symbol, especially when the game in the probabilistic game state or the time-saving game state is being executed. (S150).

Further, the effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the fluctuation stop command of the main special symbol has been received from the main control board 60 (S151), and if it is determined to have received it (S1511: Yes), the variation effect ends. The process is executed (S152). In this variation effect end process, the effect control microcomputer 101 sets a variation effect end command for ending the variation effect in the output buffer of the RAM 120 (FIG. 5). When the set variation effect end command is transmitted to the image control board 200 (FIG. 5) by the command transmission process (S115 in FIG. 26), the image control board 200 has the left effect symbol 9L and the middle effect symbol on the effect display device 7. 9C and the right staging symbol 9R (FIG. 1) are confirmed and displayed after passing through a predetermined stop pattern. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes other processing (S153), and ends this reception command analysis processing. In the other processing (S153), processing based on commands other than the above commands (for example, a normal symbol fluctuation start command and a normal symbol fluctuation stop command) is performed.

(Variable staging start processing)
Next, the variation effect start process (S149 in FIG. 27) executed by the effect control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIG. 28 showing the process.
The effect control microcomputer 101 analyzes the received change start command of the main special symbol (S160). In the fluctuation start command, the second special figure fluctuation pattern selection process (first special figure fluctuation pattern selection process): the second special figure fluctuation pattern set in S72, S74, S75, S78, S80, S81 in FIG. 20). Information or information on the first special figure fluctuation pattern is included. Subsequently, when the fluctuation start command analyzed in S160 is the first special figure fluctuation start command, the effect control microcomputer 101 subtracts "1" from the value of the first special figure hold effect counter, and the second special figure. In the case of the fluctuation start command, the value of the second special figure holding effect counter is subtracted by "1" (S161). Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 is stored in the special figure hold effect storage unit (first special figure hold effect storage unit 121 or second special figure hold effect storage unit 122: FIGS. 9, 10). Each data such as the command and the look-ahead jackpot flag is shifted toward the old storage area (S162). Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 combines the left effect symbol 9L, the middle effect symbol 9C, and the right effect symbol 9R (FIG. 1), which are finally confirmed and displayed when the effect display device 7 displays the variable effect pattern. , The effect symbol selection table (not shown) is referred to for selection (S163).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 executes the effect content selection process (S164). In the effect content selection process, the content of the effect performed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 is selected by using the effect selection table Ta5 according to the change of the effect symbol. The effect selection table Ta5 is configured by associating a special figure fluctuation pattern, a determination result, an effect selection random number, and an effect content. The special figure fluctuation pattern corresponds to the special figure fluctuation pattern obtained by the analysis in S160. The staging selection random number is a random number selected in the range of random numbers counted by the staging selection random number counter. The effect control microcomputer 101 acquires an effect selection random number counted by the effect selection random number counter. Then, with reference to the effect selection table Ta5, based on the information of the special figure variation pattern obtained by the analysis in S160, among the effect contents associated with the special figure variation pattern, the above-acquired effect selection random number and the effect selection random number. Select the associated effect content. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the time-saving gaming state, the remaining number of fluctuations of the main special symbol until the time-saving gaming state ends is displayed. Specifically, the value obtained by subtracting the number of fluctuations of the main special symbol from the first rotation speed to the present is displayed. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 101 sets an effect symbol variation display start command for starting the effect display device 7 to display the effect content selected in S164 in the output buffer of the RAM 120 (S165).

(Stage change process)
Next, the stage change process (S150 in FIG. 27) executed by the effect control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to FIG. 29 showing the stage change process (S150 in FIG. 27).
The effect control microcomputer 101 first determines in S170 whether or not the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is either a probabilistic gaming state or a time-saving gaming state. When it is determined that the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is either the probabilistic gaming state or the time-saving gaming state (S170: Yes), after shifting to the probabilistic gaming state or the time-saving gaming state, that is, the latest. The count value obtained by counting the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol after the end of the jackpot game is acquired (S171). In the "probability variation game state (high probability state and time saving state)" and "time saving game state (normal probability state and time saving state)", the main special symbol of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the first special symbol. Therefore, S171 also corresponds to the process of acquiring the number of fluctuations of the main special symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined that the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is neither the probabilistic gaming state nor the time-saving gaming state (S171: No), the stage change process is terminated without switching the effect contents.

After that, a count value is acquired by counting the number of changes of the first special symbol (main special symbol) after shifting to the probabilistic game state or the time-saving game state, that is, after the end of the latest jackpot game (S171).

Next, in S172, the staging control microcomputer 101 is preset with the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol (main special symbol) after the transition to the probabilistic game state or the time-saving game state, that is, after the end of the latest jackpot game. Judge whether or not the specified value has been reached. Here, in the present embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probabilistic gaming state, the above-mentioned specified values are 11 rotations, 21 rotations, and 22 rotations. On the other hand, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the time-saving gaming state, the above-mentioned specified values are 11 rotations and 91 rotations.

Then, it is determined that the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol (main special symbol) has reached a preset predetermined value after the transition to the probabilistic game state or the time-saving game state, that is, after the end of the latest jackpot game. In the case (S172: Yes), the effect content displayed together with the change of the effect symbol corresponding to the main special symbol is switched based on the number of changes of the reached main special symbol (S173). In particular, in the present embodiment, the types of background images displayed on the effect display device 7 are switched in a predetermined order.

For example, as shown in FIG. 30, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the "probability changing gaming state", the background image A is displayed at 1 to 10 rotations after the jackpot game is completed, and the background image is displayed at 11 to 20 rotations. B is displayed, the background image C is displayed at 21 rotations, and the background image D is displayed after 22 rotations. On the other hand, in the "short-time game state", the background image E is displayed at 1 to 10 rotations after the jackpot game is completed, the background image F is displayed at 11 to 90 rotations, and the background image G is displayed at 91 to 100 rotations. Is displayed. The content of the background image is not particularly limited, but it is desirable that the background image corresponds to a story that gradually progresses according to the number of fluctuations. For example, the background image A is a background image corresponding to the prologue, the background image B is a background image corresponding to the story in the early stage after the prologue, the background image C is the background image corresponding to the story in the middle stage, and the background image D is the final stage. The background image corresponds to the story. In addition to the background image, the content of the advance notice effect and the reach effect may be gradually switched according to the background image to be switched.

For example, FIG. 31 is a diagram showing an example of a variable screen 211 of the main special symbol displayed on the effect display device 7 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the time-saving gaming state. In the example shown in FIG. 31, the background image 212 is displayed immediately after entering the time-saving gaming state. After that, when the fluctuating rotation speed of the main special symbol reaches the eleventh rotation, the background image 212 is switched to the background image 213. After that, when the fluctuating rotation speed of the main special symbol reaches the 91st rotation, the background image 213 is further switched to the background image 214.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is a model capable of changing the first special symbol and the second special symbol in parallel, but as described above, it is mainly targeted for notification to the player. The content of the production is changed based only on the number of changes in the main special symbol. As a result, it is possible to prevent the production content from being switched based on the fluctuation of the non-main special symbol that the player does not recognize. In addition, especially when it is desired to develop a story that progresses according to the number of changes in the main special symbol in a short-time game state or a probabilistic game state, it is possible to prevent the rotation speed and the development of the story from being different due to the change in the non-main special symbol. .. Further, when there is an effect that appears only in the variation of one rotation, it is possible to prevent such a rare effect from appearing because the start of the variation of the non-main special symbol overlaps with the timing. That is, in the present embodiment, it is possible to surely proceed with the production based only on the fluctuation of the main special symbol without being affected by the fluctuation of the non-main special symbol.

[Effect of embodiment]
(1) If the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment is implemented, in a gaming machine capable of performing the fluctuation of the first special symbol and the fluctuation of the second special symbol in parallel, the gaming state of the gaming machine is changed. Based on this, the main special symbol, which is the special symbol to be mainly notified to the player, is selected from the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and the variation of the selected main special symbol is displayed. It is displayed on the device 7, and up to the time when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the winning of the main special symbol to the winning opening is shifted to the easy-to-enter state, which is easier than the normal gaming state. Further, the predetermined condition is that the number of fluctuations of the main special symbol reaches the first rotation speed after the transition to the easy entry state, or the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol after the transition to the easy entry state. It is assumed that either the sum of the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol and the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol reaches the second rotation speed, which is larger than the first rotation speed. As a result, it is possible to prevent fraud by the player and to make the player feel comfortable in shifting from the easy entry state to the normal game state.
(2) In addition, when a specific type of jackpot is won, the ball enters an easy-to-enter state up to the time when a predetermined condition is satisfied after the jackpot game is completed. As a result, it is possible to make the player feel comfortable about the transition to the normal gaming state due to the end of the easy entry state, particularly for the easy entry state that transitions after the end of the big hit game.
(3) Further, when the gaming state of the gaming machine is an easy entry state, the gaming ball flowing down the gaming area on the right side of the center of the board is a non-main special symbol different from the winning opening of the main special symbol and the main special symbol. It is possible to enter both of the winning openings of the above, and it is more difficult to enter the winning opening of the non-main special symbol than the winning opening of the main special symbol. As a result, even if it is unavoidable to enter the winning opening of the non-main special symbol when entering the winning opening of the main special symbol, the influence of the fluctuation of the non-main special symbol is suppressed as much as possible. It is possible to shift from the easy state to the normal gaming state.
(4) Further, when the upper limit of the rotation speed at which the non-main special symbol can be changed is set to X by the time when the fluctuation rotation of the main special symbol reaches the first rotation speed after the transition to the easy entry state. In addition, the second rotation speed is set to a value larger than the number obtained by adding X to the first rotation speed. As a result, it is possible to change the first rotation speed (for example, 100 times) preset by the end of the easy entry state for at least the main special symbol that the player recognizes the change. On the other hand, even if the player makes a special striking method that changes the non-main special symbol without changing the main special symbol, the maximum number of times (for example, the first) is not maintained semi-permanently. It is possible to end the easy entry state up to (the total of the fluctuations of the special symbol and the second special symbol is 130 times).

<Other embodiments>
(1) In the above-described embodiment, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the "normal state", the "probability changing gaming state", or the "time saving gaming state", the first special symbol is set as the main special symbol and "small". In the case of "hit rush", the second special symbol is used as the main special symbol, but the combination of the gaming state and the main special symbol can be changed as appropriate. Also, the small hit rush may not be installed.
(2) Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the "probability changing gaming state" or the "time saving gaming state", the production content is switched based on the number of changes in the main special symbol. However, even in the case of "normal state" or "small hit rush", the production content may be switched based on the number of fluctuations of the main special symbol.
(3) Further, in the above-described embodiment, the "time saving game state" is a state in which the state shifts after the big hit game when a specific type of big hit is won, but the number of fluctuations of the special symbol is a specified value (for example, 900) in the normal state. It may be in a state of transition when it reaches (times). Alternatively, it may be in a state of transition based on the result of a lottery performed in a normal state.
(4) Further, in the above-described embodiment, a model called a probability variable machine has been described as an example, but when the game ball passes through a specific area (V prize), the game state shifts to a high probability state, so-called V. It is also possible to apply it to a model called a probabilistic machine or an ST machine.
(5) In addition, when applied to the ST machine, regarding the condition for ending the probabilistic gaming state during ST and shifting to the normal state, the number of changes in the main special symbol after shifting to the "probabilistic gaming state" The total of the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol after reaching the first rotation speed (for example, 100 rotations) or shifting to the "probability variation game state" is larger than the first rotation speed. It may satisfy either of reaching a large second rotation speed (for example, 130 rotations). That is, in the above-described embodiment, the "easy-to-enter state" is described as substantially referring to the time-saving gaming state, but in the "easy-to-enter state", the winning of the special symbol winning opening is the normal gaming state. If it is a state accompanied by a state that is easier than that, it may refer to a state other than the time-saving gaming state. For example, it may refer to a probabilistic state (high probability gaming state). Further, in the "time saving game state", the winning probability of the normal symbol is high, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened, and the opening time of the normal variable winning device 20 is extended or the number of times of opening is increased. However, the "time saving game state" may be a state in which only a part of the above conditions is satisfied. For example, a state in which the winning probability of the normal symbol is in a high probability state, or a state in which the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened may be referred to as a "time saving game state". Even in such a case, in the "short-time game state", it is easier to win a prize in the special symbol winning opening than in the normal game state.

1 Pachinko game machine 2a Board lamp 7 Direction display device 8 Speaker 11 Central 1st start port 23a Left side lamp 23b Right side lamp 31 Right side 1st start port 32 2nd start port 78 Voice control board 79 Lamp control board 101 For effect control Microcomputer 202 Image control CPU
205 CGROM
211 Variable screen 212-214 Background image

Claims (4)

It is a gaming machine capable of performing the fluctuation of the first special symbol and the fluctuation of the second special symbol in parallel.
Based on the gaming state of the gaming machine, the main special symbol, which is a special symbol to be mainly notified to the player, is selected from the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and is selected. A symbol variation display means that displays the variation of the main special symbol on the image display device,
It has a state transition means for shifting to an easy-to-enter state, which is a state in which winning a prize in the winning opening of the main special symbol is easier than in a normal gaming state, up to the time when a predetermined condition is satisfied.
The predetermined condition is
The number of fluctuations of the main special symbol reaches the first rotation speed after the transition to the easy entry state, or the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol after the transition to the easy entry state. (2) A gaming machine characterized in that the total of the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches the second rotation speed higher than the first rotation speed. The first aspect of claim 1, wherein the state transition means, when a specific type of jackpot is won, transitions to the easy entry state until the predetermined condition is satisfied after the jackpot game is completed. Gaming machine. When the gaming state of the gaming machine is the easy-to-enter state, the gaming ball flowing down the gaming area on the right side of the center of the board is the winning opening of the main special symbol and the winning of a non-main special symbol different from the main special symbol. Claim 1 or claim characterized in that it is possible to enter both of the mouths and it is more difficult to enter the winning opening of the non-main special symbol than the winning opening of the main special symbol. The gaming machine according to item 2. The upper limit of the number of rotations at which the non-main special symbol different from the main special symbol can be changed by the time the variable rotation of the main special symbol reaches the first rotation speed after the transition to the easy entry state. The game according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein when X is set, the second rotation speed is set to a value larger than the number obtained by adding X to the first rotation speed. Machine.

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