JP2023019277A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance interest in a game by realizing a notification mode capable of attracting a player's interest regarding a performance for reporting a degree of expectation.SOLUTION: A degree of expectation (see Fig.49(A)) shown by a degree-of-expectation image 701 displayed in a degree-of-expectation informing performance in a first performance (a first period during a variation display of a performance pattern 8) in a performance when an SP ready-to-win (confrontation ready-to-win) is developed may increase following display of a friend character in a third performance (a second period during the variation display of the performance pattern 8) in a performance when an SP ready-to-win (confrontation ready-to-win) is developed (see Figs.49(C1), (C2)). For this reason, a player's interest can be attracted from the first performance to the third performance (from the first period to the second period during a variation display of the performance pattern 8) in a performance when an SP ready-to-win (confrontation ready-to-win) is developed. Accordingly, a performance effect in execution of the degree-of-expectation informing performance during the variation display of the performance pattern 8 is increased, thus enhancing interest in a game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 49

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines, and is particularly applicable to pachinko gaming machines and the like.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a gaming machine capable of executing a special game in which a predetermined profit is given to a player when the display result of variable display of identification information (for example, special symbols) is a specific display result (for example, a big hit). there is This type of game machine has a plurality of types of ready-to-win performances for which the degree of reliability (expectation) for a big hit is determined as the ready-to-win performance that can be executed during the symbol variation display, and the reliability (expectation) of each ready-to-win performance. There is a production that notifies by the number of stars, etc., at the time of reach development during symbol variation display (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-161589 A

However, as described in Patent Literature 1, the effect of notifying the degree of expectation of the ready-to-win effect by the number of stars or the like is uniform, and there is room for further improvement in order to improve the amusement of the game.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its object is to realize a notification mode capable of attracting the player's interest in relation to the effect of notifying the degree of expectation, thereby increasing the interest in the game. It's about improving.

In order to solve the aforementioned problems, the present invention employs the following configurations.

The game machine of means 1 is
A gaming machine capable of executing a special game that provides a player with a predetermined profit when a display result of variable display of identification information is a specific display result,
an image display means capable of displaying an image;
and a production control means capable of controlling production,
The effect includes a notification effect for notifying the degree of expectation that the display result of the variable display during the variable display of the identification information is the specific display result,
When the production control means executes the notification production,
An expectation degree image showing the degree of expectation is displayed in a first period during the variable display, and the degree of expectation indicated by the expectation degree image is increased in a second period after the first period during the variable display. The gist is that it is possible to

According to the present invention as described above, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a back view of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view showing the configuration of the game board according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the main display shown in FIG. 3, showing display devices provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the gaming machine. It is a table showing the correspondence between types of winnings and opening patterns of the big winning openings. It is the table|surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a big hit type determination table, (C) is a normal symbol hit determination table, and (D) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern table. 4 is a flowchart of main control main processing; 4 is a flowchart of interrupt processing; It is a flow chart of a starting port sensor detection process. It is a flow chart of the process at the time of start ball entry. It is a flow chart of normal figure operation processing. It is a flowchart of normal symbol standby processing. It is a flow chart of normal symbol suitability determination processing. It is a flowchart of normal symbol random number shift processing. It is a flow chart of processing during normal design fluctuation. It is a flow chart of normal design decision processing. It is a flowchart of ordinary electric accessories processing. It is a flowchart of special figure operation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of the special figure 2 propriety determination process. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 propriety determination processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of processing during special symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart of special design decision processing. It is a flow chart of special electric auditors processing 1 (jackpot game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of special electric auditors processing 2 (small hit game). 9 is a flowchart of specific area sensor detection processing; It is a flow chart of the number of pending ball processing. 7 is a flowchart of power-off monitoring processing; 9 is a flowchart of sub-control main processing; 4 is a flowchart of reception interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart of 2 ms timer interrupt processing; 10 is a flowchart of 10 ms timer interrupt processing; 8 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing; 8 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing; It is a flow chart of the fluctuation effect start processing. 9 is a flow chart of a variation effect sound reproduction process; 9 is a flow chart of a variation effect sound reproduction process; It is a confrontation ready-to-win effect pattern determination table of Example 2. FIG. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of the production when the confrontation reach is developed in the second embodiment, (A) is the first production of the production when the confrontation reach is developed, (B) is the second production of the production when the confrontation reach is developed, (C1), (C2) is the third production of the production at the time of confrontation reach development. FIG. 11 is a list of expectation level images in Example 2;

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described based on examples. In the following, a game medium used in a game is a game ball, and a case where the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine capable of progressing the game by shooting the game ball toward the game board surface will be described as an example. . The pachinko gaming machine according to the following embodiment performs a symbol variation game (simply referred to as "variation game") in which special symbols are variably displayed based on the entry of a game ball into a starting hole and then stopped and displayed, and the When the big-hit symbols are stopped and displayed following the end of the variable display of the special symbols, it is possible to execute a big-hit game (special game) in which a predetermined amount of game profit (for example, prize balls) can be given to the player. ” is a game machine.

In the following description, simply the front side (front side) means the front side (front side) when the gaming machine is viewed from the front, and is the side where the player is positioned during a game. Further, simply the rear side (rear side) means the rear side when the gaming machine is viewed from the front. In addition, simply the upper side (above), the lower side (downward), the left side (left), and the right side (right) refer to the respective directions of up, down, left, and right when the game machine is viewed from the front. , for example, refer to upper, lower, left, and right sides in FIGS.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment (also referred to as “this pachinko gaming machine 1”) includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a game board 2 attached inside the gaming machine frame 50. and The game board 2 is detachably attached to the game machine frame 50 . FIG. 3 shows the game board 2 removed from the game machine frame 50 . The game machine frame 50 includes a front frame 51 having a decorative surface, a main body frame 52 for mounting the game board 2, etc., and an outer frame 53 for mounting the pachinko game machine 1 on island facilities of the hall. The front frame 51, the main body frame 52 and the outer frame 53 are pivotally supported at one end and configured to be openable and closable.

The front frame 51 has a shooting handle 60 for shooting game balls with a shooting intensity corresponding to the operation amount (rotation angle) of the player, and a hitting ball capable of storing the game balls and supplying the stored game balls to the shooting device side. A supply tray (upper tray) 61 and a surplus ball receiving tray (lower tray) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the batted ball supply tray 61 are provided. Also, on the front frame 51, a first effect button 63a and a second effect button 63b (these two effect buttons are collectively referred to as a Also simply referred to as "effect button 63") is provided. A plurality of production buttons can be selectively used depending on the type of game production.

The effect button 63 functions as input means for inputting by the player, and the effect button to be used can be properly used according to the type of game effect. For example, when the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b is operated during execution of the game effect, a predetermined operation corresponding effect is performed based on the operation. Note that the configuration of the effect button 63 is not limited to the mode of this embodiment, and it is sufficient if the player can make an input. For example, an input means ( For example, it may be a haunting type, a touch sensor type, etc.), or it may be a non-contact type input means (photoelectric type, etc.) that detects the proximity of a part of the player's body and performs input. good. Moreover, the production button may be one that performs a production operation such as protruding upward or frontward or vibrating (movable production operation means).

In addition, the front frame 51 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 66 capable of emitting various lights according to the game situation, and capable of outputting various sounds (sound effects) according to the game situation. A speaker 67 and the like are provided.

The game board 2 is surrounded by a rail member 4 and formed with a game area 3 in which game balls shot by operating a shooting handle 60 flow down. A plurality of game nails 16 for guiding game balls are protruded in the game area 3, and a ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the tip of the rail member 4. - 特許庁The ball return preventing piece 6 is for preventing the game ball once guided to the game area from returning to the launching device side. Also, the game board 2 is provided with a decorative board surface lamp 5 capable of emitting various lights according to the game situation (see FIG. 5).

An image display device 7 capable of displaying an image is provided near the center of the game area 3 . The image display device 7 is also called "image display means" or "effect display means". A display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is composed of a liquid crystal panel (liquid crystal screen). That is, the image display device 7 of this embodiment has a liquid crystal display. The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 has a production pattern display area 7b (also called a production pattern display section) in which production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R (also simply called a production pattern 8) are displayed. , and a background display area 7c in which a background image forming the background of the display screen 7a is displayed.

The effect symbol 8 is displayed in a variable manner in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the variable display of the second special symbol, which will be described later. As a mode of variable display, for example, there is a mode of scrolling up and down, left and right, oblique directions, etc. In this embodiment, in principle, scroll display is performed in the up and down direction. The effect pattern display area 7b is composed of, for example, three pattern display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". A symbol 8C is displayed, and a right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the right symbol display area.

The production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R of the present embodiment are each composed of number patterns (symbol types) representing numbers "1" to "9", and the number patterns are displayed in order. Specifically, the variable display of the production pattern 8 is performed by scrolling the number patterns in the order of "1"→"2" . . . "8"→"9" (ascending order). , when it reaches "9", it returns to "1", and the scroll display is repeated until the end of the fluctuation (stop display).

A first special symbol display device 41a (also referred to as a "first special symbol display unit", which will be described later) is displayed by a combination (stop display mode) of the left, middle, and right performance symbols displayed (stopped display) in the performance symbol display area 7b. ) and the display result of the variation display of the first special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display device 41b (also referred to as the "second special symbol display unit"). The variation display of the second special symbol displayed on , that is, the result of the special symbol right/wrong determination (simply referred to as "right/wrong determination") is displayed so that the player can easily recognize it. In this embodiment, the stop order of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R that are displayed in a variable manner is, in principle, "left→right→middle". Incidentally, the effect symbol whose stop order is the first (left effect symbol 8L in this embodiment) is also called "first stop symbol", and the effect symbol whose stop order is second (right effect symbol 8R in this embodiment). This is also referred to as "second stop symbol", and the third stop symbol (in this embodiment, medium effect symbol 8C) is also referred to as "third stop symbol" or "final stop symbol".

Here, any one or all of the first special symbol, the second special symbol and the effect symbol 8 are simply referred to as "symbol" or "identification information". In addition, the normal pattern is also called "normal pattern" or "normal identification information". Furthermore, referring to either one or both of the first special pattern and the second special pattern, it is also referred to as "special design", the special design is also referred to as "special design", and the first special design is referred to as "special design 1". ” or “first special pattern”, and the second special pattern is also referred to as “special pattern 2” or “second special pattern”. In addition, the image display device 7 that displays the production design 8, the first special design display device 41a that displays the first special design, and the second special design display device 41b that displays the second special design. It is also called "identification information display means".

The stop display mode of the production pattern 8 can be defined as follows. For example, when the result of the special symbol propriety determination is a big hit, it is possible to stop and display the performance symbol with the same three-digit number such as "777" (also referred to as "big hit performance symbol"). . In addition, when a small hit is achieved, the production pattern is stopped and displayed with a preset chance pattern such as ``135'' or a dedicated pattern such as ``3*3'' (also referred to as ``small hit production pattern''). is possible. In addition, in the case of being out, the production pattern is stopped and displayed with a barakeme pattern (also referred to as a "missing production pattern") in which at least one of the three patterns such as "637" and "373" is different. Is possible. As a result, the player can easily grasp the progress of the game by looking at the stop-displayed effect symbols. In other words, the player generally does not directly grasp the result of the special symbol suitability determination by looking at the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 41a and the second special symbol display device 41b, but rather the effect The performance symbols displayed in the symbol display area 7b are seen and grasped.

It should be noted that the left, middle, and right pattern display areas do not have to be provided separately, and may be one pattern display area that displays three performance patterns. In this embodiment, the left, middle, and right performance symbols 8 are displayed. For example, nine performance symbols are displayed by providing a pattern display area in a matrix of 3 rows and 3 columns on the display screen. Then, when each pattern is displayed stationary after variable display, the stop mode (stop pattern) of the production pattern is displayed by the arrangement of each row (symbol combination) in one vertical row, one horizontal row, or one diagonal row (symbol display area) Production pattern display area) is divided into a plurality of (for example, four) areas, and three production patterns are displayed in each area, such as performing variable display and stop display. do not have.

Here, among the stop display modes of the production pattern 8, the stop display mode (double in this embodiment) corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol propriety determination is a big hit is referred to as a "jackpot mode" or a "specific mode." "Specific display result" etc. may be called, and the stop display mode (in this embodiment, loose eyes) corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol propriety determination is out is "off mode", "non-specific mode", " It may be referred to as “non-specific display result”. In addition, the stop display mode corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol suitability determination is a small hit may be referred to as a "small win mode", a "predetermined mode", a "predetermined display result", or the like.

On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to the game production using the production pattern 8 as described above (also referred to as "production pattern game production"), a big win game production (special A game effect), a demo effect for waiting for customers, etc. are displayed. In addition, in various effects such as the effect pattern game effect, the jackpot game effect, and the demonstration effect, in addition to the effect symbols such as numbers, effect images other than the effect symbols such as background images and character images are also displayed.

In addition, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a first effect pending display area 9c (first effect pending display portion) for displaying the first effect pending 9a according to the number of stored first special figure pending described later. , and a second effect pending display area 9d (second effect pending display section) for displaying the second effect pending 9b according to the number of stored second special figure pending, which will be described later. Depending on the display mode (number of displays) of the first effect suspension and the second effect suspension, the number of memories of the first special figure suspension displayed in the first special figure suspension display 43a described later, and the second special figure suspension display The memory number of the second special figure reservation displayed at 43b can be shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

A center decorative body 10 is provided near the center of the game board 2 (game area 3) and in front of the image display device 7 so as to surround the effect symbol display area 7b. A stage portion 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which game balls can roll is provided at the lower portion of the center decorative body 10 . A hollow warp portion 12 is provided on the left side of the center decorative body 10 . The warp part 12 is provided with a warp entrance and a warp exit, receives the game ball flowing down the game area 3 from the warp entrance, discharges the game ball from the warp exit and guides it to the stage part 11 . A game ball guided to the rolling surface of the stage portion 11 is more likely than a game ball not guided to the stage portion 11 to enter a first start port 20, which will be described later. Furthermore, on the upper part of the center decorative body 10, a decorative member 13, which has an electric decorative member (board surface lamp 5) such as an LED and can be turned on according to the game state, is arranged in the shape of letters, figures, or the like. there is

Above the center decoration body 10 and behind the decoration member 13, a movable decoration member 14 is provided which can be moved along with the game performance. In FIG. 3, only a portion of the movable decorative member 14 is visible. By covering the front surface of the display screen 7a with the decorative member 14, most of it becomes visible. As a result, the player's sense of anticipation for winning is heightened. The effect using the movable decorative member 14 is also called "movable effect".

A fixed winning device 19 having a first starting port 20 is provided below the image display device 7 (below the stage portion 11) in the game area 3. As shown in FIG. The first starting port 20 is a non-variable ball-entering port in which the ease with which a game ball enters does not change. Based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20, a random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is appropriate is acquired, and when a predetermined condition is established, the determination of whether or not the first special symbol is appropriate ("first special symbol ) is executed, the first special symbol is variably displayed, and is stop-displayed based on the result of the success/failure determination.

Below the first starting port 20, a variable winning device 22 (also referred to as “variable starting port”) having a second starting port 21 is provided. The second starting port 21 is a variable ball-entering port in which the easiness of entering a game ball changes. Based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 21, a random number for special symbol suitability determination is acquired, and when a predetermined condition is established, the suitability determination of the second special symbol ("second special symbol suitability Judgment".) is executed, the second special symbol is variably displayed, and is stop-displayed based on the result of the success/failure determination.

That is, the variation display of the first special symbol (first special symbol suitability determination) is executed based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20, and the variation display of the second special symbol (the second special symbol suitability Judgment) is executed based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 21 . The entry of the game ball into the first starting hole 20 or the second starting hole 21 is also called "starting ball entry".

The variable winning device 22 has a movable member 23 and opens and closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23 . By this opening and closing operation, the second starting port 21 can change from the first mode (closed state) to the second mode (open state) in which the possibility of entering a game ball is higher than that in the first mode. be. In other words, the movable member 23 changes the possibility of a game ball entering the second starting port 21 by performing a predetermined operation (opening/closing operation). This movable member 23 is driven by a second starting solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5). In this embodiment, the second starting port 21 allows game balls to enter only when the movable member 23 is in an open state, and disables game balls to enter when the movable member 23 is in a closed state. . In addition, if the second starting port 21 is such that the game ball is more difficult to enter when the movable member 23 is in the closed state than when the movable member 23 is in the closed state, it can be completely opened when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. It does not have to be something that makes it impossible to enter the ball.

On the right side of the first starting hole 20 in the game area 3, a first big winning device 31 having a first big winning hole 30 (also referred to as a "first variable ball entry hole") is provided. The first big prize winning device 31 has an opening/closing member 32 and opens and closes the first big prize winning port 30 by operating the opening/closing member 32 . The opening/closing member 32 is driven by a first big winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5). The first big winning hole 30 is a variable type ball entry hole in which the ease with which a game ball enters is changed, and a game ball can enter only when the opening/closing member 32 is in an open state. That is, the first big winning device 31 (first big winning port 30) is configured to open and close the opening/closing member 32 so that a game ball cannot enter a ball entering state (closed state) and a game ball can enter a ball entering state. It can be changed to a ball-enabled state (open state).

In addition, above the first big winning hole 30 in the game area 3 and at the lower right part of the center decoration 10, a second big winning hole 35 (also referred to as "second variable ball entrance") is provided. A second prize winning device 36 is provided. The second big prize winning device 36 has an opening/closing member (wing member) 37 and opens and closes the second big prize opening 35 by operating the opening/closing member 37 . The opening/closing member 37 is driven by a second big prize winning solenoid 38 (see FIG. 5). The second big winning hole 35 is a variable type ball-entering hole in which the easiness of entering a game ball changes, and the game ball can enter only when the opening/closing member 37 is in an open state. That is, the second big winning device 36 (the second big winning port 35) operates by opening and closing the opening/closing member 37 so that a game ball cannot enter a ball entering state (closed state) and a game ball can enter a ball entering state. It can be changed to a ball-enabled state (open state).

The second big winning device 36 is provided with a specific area 39 (also referred to as a "V area") through which a game ball entering the second big winning hole 35 can pass. The pachinko game machine 1 generates a high-probability state, which will be described later, based on detection that at least one of the game balls entering the second big winning hole 35 has passed through the specific area 39. It is configured. The high-probability state is one of the game benefits given to the player separately from the special game. This pachinko game machine 1 that determines whether to generate a high probability state based on whether or not the game ball passes through the specific area 39 is a so-called "V certain machine", and the specific area 39 is a probability variable operation It functions as a mouth (variable area). Such a specific area 39 is not provided in the first big winning device 31 . A second big winning opening 35 (second big winning device 36) having a specific area 39 (V area) as a variable probability operating opening is also called a "V attacker". Note that the specific area 39 may be provided in the first big winning device 31 (first big winning port 30) instead of the second big winning device 36 (second big winning port 35).

A gate 28 (also referred to as a “passing port”) through which game balls can pass is provided in the right side area of the center decorative body 10 in the game area 3 . Based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28, a random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is determined is acquired, and when a predetermined condition is established, a normal determination is made as to whether or not the second start port 21 is to be opened. While the symbol suitability determination is executed, the normal symbols are variably displayed, and are stopped and displayed based on the results of the normal symbol suitability determination. When the winning normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second starting port 21 is opened.

Furthermore, a plurality of general prize winning openings 27 are provided in the lower part of the game area 3 . In this embodiment, there are four general prize-winning ports 27, three of which are left general prize-winning ports provided to the left of the first starting port 20, and one to the right of the first big prize-winning port 30. It is the right general winning entrance provided in the direction. The first starting hole 20, the second starting hole 21, the first big winning hole 30, the second big winning hole 35, and the general winning hole 27 are the ball entry holes that trigger the payout of prize balls. When a game ball enters the mouth, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are paid out from each ball entrance. Specifically, the number of prize balls in the first start hole 20 is "4", the number of prize balls in the second start hole 21 is "2", and the number of prize balls in the first big prize hole 20 and the second big prize hole 35 is "15", and the number of prize balls in the general winning hole 27 is "10".

A game in which a plurality of entrances (first starting opening 20, second starting opening 21, first big winning opening 30, second big winning opening 35, general winning opening 27 and gate 28) are arranged in this way The area 3 can be divided into a left game area 3A (first area) on the left side of the center in the horizontal direction and a right game area 3B (second area) on the right side. Shooting a game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 3A is called "left hitting", and shooting a game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 3B is called "right hitting". .

Here, among the plurality of ball entrances, the first starting opening 20 and the three left general winning openings 27 are provided so that game balls flowing down the left game area 3A of the game areas 3 can enter. The second starting port 21, the first big prize winning port 30, the second big winning prize port 35, the right general prize winning port 27 and the gate 28 are where game balls flowing down the right game area 3B of the game areas 3 enter. It is set up so that it is possible. In the pachinko game machine 1, when the game is started, in principle, the ball is aimed to enter the first start hole 20 by striking to the left. On the other hand, when the game state changes due to a hit in the win/loss determination based on the ball entering the first starting hole 20, in principle, the gate 28, the second starting hole 21, the first big winning hole 30, and the first winning hole 30 are hit to the right. The goal is to enter the ball into the second prize-winning hole 35 .

Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a main display 40 is arranged outside the game area 3 (outside the game area) in the lower right part of the game board 2 . The main display 40 includes a first special symbol display unit 41a (first special symbol display unit) that variably displays and statically displays the first special symbol, and a second special symbol that variably displays and statically displays the second special symbol. A display device 41b (second special symbol display portion) and a normal symbol display device 42 (normal symbol display portion) that variably display and stop display normal symbols are included. In addition, the main display 40 includes a first special symbol reservation display 43a that displays the number of memory of the right or wrong determination information (first special symbol reservation) related to the first special symbol, and the right or wrong determination information related to the second special symbol ( The second special figure reservation indicator 43b that displays the number of memories of the second special figure reservation) and the normal figure reservation indicator 44 that displays the number of memories of the operation reservation (normal figure reservation) of the normal design indicator 42 included. Further, the main display 40 includes a win indicator 48 indicating that the result of the first special symbol suitability determination or the second special symbol suitability determination is a hit, and the first special symbol suitability determination or the second special symbol suitability determination. A round indicator 45 indicating the number of rounds of the winning game to be executed when the result is a hit, a game state indicator 46 indicating that the probability variation function is activated, and the shooting direction of the game ball, that is, hitting right. and a firing direction indicator 47 that indicates whether a left-handed shot or a left-handed shot is to be performed. The display of these various displays included in the main display 40 is controlled by a main control section which will be described later.

The variable display of the first special symbol is performed based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20. - 特許庁The variable display of the second special symbol is performed based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 21 . In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as "special symbol". Also, the first special symbol display device 41a and the second special symbol display device 41b may be collectively referred to as "special symbol display section". Also, the first special figure reservation display 43a and the second special figure reservation display 43b may be collectively referred to as a "special figure reservation display unit".

In the special symbol display unit, the special symbol (identification information) is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined period of time and then stopped, and the stopped and displayed special symbol (stop symbol) determines whether the ball enters the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21. The result of the lottery based on (special design success/failure determination, jackpot lottery) is notified. The special symbol to be stopped and displayed is one special symbol selected from among a plurality of types of special symbols by special symbol suitability determination. When the stop pattern is a predetermined specific special pattern (specific identification information), that is, the mode of the stop display of the special pattern (the display result of the variable display of the special pattern) is a hit mode such as a big hit pattern or a small hit pattern. In this case, a special game (big win game, small win game) is performed to open the first big winning hole 30 or the second big winning hole 35 in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of winning symbols stopped and displayed. In addition, the opening pattern of the big winning openings (the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35) in the special game will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display 41a is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "ip", and displays a special symbol according to the result of the first special symbol suitability determination. In this embodiment, as a result of the first special symbol suitability determination, four types of jackpots, namely, "15R 1st jackpot", "15R 2nd jackpot", "5R 3rd jackpot" and "2R 4th jackpot", and 1st Small hits are provided (see FIGS. 6 and 8), and the LEDs of the first special symbol display 41a can take display modes corresponding to the big hits and the small hits. For example, if the result of the first special symbol propriety determination is the first big hit (15R big hit), three LEDs of "ijn" are lit and the rest are turned off (15R first big hit pattern), In the case of a 2-jackpot (15R jackpot), 3 LEDs of "ijk" are lit and the rest are turned off (15R 2nd jackpot pattern), and in the case of a 3rd jackpot (15R jackpot), " ijl" are turned on and the rest are turned off (15R 3rd jackpot pattern), and in the case of the 4th jackpot (2R jackpot), the 4 LEDs of "jnop" are turned on and the rest are turned off. is turned off (2R fourth big win pattern), and in the case of the first small win, four LEDs of "mnop" are turned on and the rest are turned off (small win pattern). Also, when the result of the first special symbol propriety determination is out, two LEDs of "lo" are turned on and the rest are extinguished (outgoing symbol).

On the other hand, the second special symbol display 41b is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "ah", and displays a special symbol according to the result of the second special symbol suitability determination. In this embodiment, two types of big hits, "15R 5th big win" and "15R 6th big win" are provided as a result of the second special symbol suitability determination (see FIG. 8), and the second special symbol display. The LED of the device 41b can take a display form corresponding to each of the big hits. For example, if the result of the second special symbol propriety determination is the fifth big hit (15R big hit), three LEDs of "abd" are lit and the rest are turned off (15R fifth big hit pattern), In the case of a 6th jackpot (15R jackpot), three LEDs of "abc" are lit and the rest are turned off (15R 6th jackpot pattern), and in the case of a second small hit, "cdeh". It is assumed that four LEDs are turned on and the rest are turned off (second small winning pattern). Also, when the result of the second special symbol propriety determination is out, two LEDs of "eh" are turned on and the rest are extinguished (outgoing symbol).

It should be noted that the special symbol stop display mode (stop symbol) is not limited to these, and can be arbitrarily set.

Before the special symbols are stopped and displayed, the variable display of the special symbols is executed for a predetermined variable time. The variable display mode of the special symbols can be, for example, a mode in which each LED lights up so that the light repeatedly flows in a predetermined order such as clockwise direction or counterclockwise direction. Further, the first special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a is maintained in the stopped display mode until the next variable display of the first special symbol is started. Similarly, the second special symbol stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b is maintained in the stopped display mode until the next second special symbol is started to be displayed in a variable manner.

The stop display of the special symbol (maintenance of the stop display mode) is performed until a predetermined time (also referred to as "stop display time" or "stop display period") elapses. The stop display time (stop display period) of the special symbol is also the stop display time (stop display period) of the effect symbol 8 . This is because the variable display and stop display of the effect symbols 8 are performed in synchronization with the variable display and stop display of the special symbols. The stop display time of the special pattern is measured by a timer provided in the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81), and the stop display time of the effect pattern 8 is measured by the timer provided in the sub control board 90 (effect control microcomputer 91). Measured. Then, when the stop display time elapses, a new variable display (next variable display) can be started.

In this pachinko game machine 1, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 21, various information ("acquired information") such as a random number for judging whether or not a special symbol Also called.) Acquired, the various information acquired is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. Specifically, if the ball is entered into the first start port 20, it is stored as the first special figure reservation (first acquisition information) in the first special figure reservation storage unit (not shown), and to the second start port 21 If it is a ball entry, it is stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit (not shown) as the second special figure reservation (second acquisition information). The number of special figure suspension (acquisition information) that can be stored in each special figure suspension storage unit is up to a predetermined number, and in the present embodiment, the upper limit is set to "4" respectively. These first special figure reservation storage unit and second special figure reservation storage unit are also referred to as "first acquisition information storage means" and "second acquisition information storage means", respectively, and are generally referred to as "acquisition information storage means".

The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage unit is consumed when the variable display of special symbols based on the special figure reservation becomes executable (startable). The digestion of the special figure reservation means to judge the special symbol propriety judgment random number etc. corresponding to the special figure reservation, and execute (start) the variable display of the special symbol for showing the judgment result. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 1, when the variation display of the special symbols based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 cannot be immediately executed at the time of the entry, that is, the variation of the special symbols Even when the display is being executed or the special game is being executed, it is possible to reserve the right to judge whether or not the special symbol is appropriate for the entered ball, with a predetermined number as the upper limit.

Then, when the special symbol stopped and displayed after the variable display is a detached symbol (non-specific mode), and when the special symbol hold is stored at the time of the stop display, the stop display time (stop display period) When , the oldest (earliest) special symbol reservation in the order of memory is digested, and the next special symbol variable display is started. In addition, if the stopped special symbol is a missing symbol and the special symbol reservation is not stored at the time of the stop display, the stopped display state of the special symbol is maintained even after the stop display time elapses. be done. On the other hand, when the stop-displayed special symbol is a big-hit symbol (specific mode), after the stop display time elapses, the opening period of the big-hit game, which will be described later, begins, and the first round of the big-hit game passes through the opening period. is started. In addition, when the stop-displayed special symbol is a small winning symbol (predetermined mode), when the stop display time elapses, it shifts to the opening period of the small winning game, which will be described later, and the small winning game starts after the opening period. The first opening is started.

In addition, the stop display time when the stop-displayed special symbol is a lost symbol (also referred to as "disappear stop display time") and the stop display time when the stopped-displayed special symbol is a jackpot symbol (" Also referred to as "big hit stop display time") and the stop display time when the stopped and displayed special symbol is a small win symbol (also referred to as "small hit stop display time") are the same time respectively. or at different times. In this embodiment, the stop display time, the stop display time for the big hit, and the stop display time for the small hit are each set to 0.6 seconds.

The number of special figure reservations stored in the special figure reservation storage unit is displayed on the first special figure reservation display 43a and the second special figure reservation display 43b. Specifically, the first special figure reservation indicator 43a is composed of two LEDs of "uv", and by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of the first special figure reservations, the first special figure It displays the number of pending. For example, if the number of holds is "0", the display mode is such that both LEDs are turned off, such as "u □ v □" (for example, □: lights off, ●: lights up in red, ▲: lights up in green), and the number of holds is "1", the "u" LED is extinguished and the "v" LED is lit in red, such as "u □ v ●". If the number of pending is "3", both are displayed like "u v". It is possible to adopt a display mode in which the LEDs are lit in red, and both LEDs are lit in green, such as "u▲v▲" when the number of reservations is "4 (upper limit number)".

In addition, the second special figure reservation indicator 43b is composed of two LEDs of "wx", and by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of second special figure reservations, the number of second special figure reservations is displayed. For example, if the number of holds is "0", the display mode is such that both LEDs are turned off, such as "w □ x □" (for example, □: lights off, ●: lights up in red, ▲: lights up in green). "1" to "4" are also defined in the same manner as the first special figure reservation display 43a.

The variable display of normal symbols is performed with the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 as a trigger. In the normal symbol display device 42, after the normal symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined period of time, the normal symbols are stopped and displayed, and the results of normal symbol propriety determination based on the passage of the game ball through the gate 28 are displayed by the stopped and displayed normal symbols (stop symbols). inform. The normal symbol to be stopped and displayed is one normal symbol selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols by the normal symbol propriety determination. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (hit normal symbol), an auxiliary game is played to open the second starting port 21 in an opening pattern according to the current game state. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol display device 42 is composed of two LEDs of "st", and displays the normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol propriety determination according to the lighting mode thereof. be. For example, when the judgment result is a hit, the winning normal symbol with both LEDs lit is stopped and displayed, such as "st■" (for example, ■: lighting, □: lighting off). In addition, when the determination result is out, the out normal symbol is displayed such that only the LED of "t" lights up, such as "s□t■". In addition, the normal design is not a specific normal design. Before the normal symbols are stopped and displayed, the variable display of the normal symbols is executed over a predetermined variable time. be.

In this pachinko game machine 1, when a game ball passes through the gate 28, various information (acquired information) such as a random number for judging normal symbol validity is acquired based on the passage, and the acquired various information is sent to the main control unit. It is temporarily stored as a general map reservation in a general map reservation storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM. The number of normal pattern reservations that can be stored in the general pattern reservation storage unit is up to a predetermined number, and in this embodiment, the upper limit is set to "4". The normal pattern reservation stored in the normal pattern reservation storage unit is extinguished when the variable display of the normal pattern based on the normal pattern reservation becomes executable (startable). Digestion of the normal pattern reservation means to judge the random number for normal design propriety determination corresponding to the normal pattern reservation, and to execute (start) the variable display of the normal pattern for showing the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 1, when the variable display of normal symbols based on the passage of the game ball through the gate 28 cannot be immediately executed at the time of its passage, that is, when the variable display of normal symbols is being executed or the auxiliary game is being executed. Even so, it is possible to reserve the right of normal symbol propriety judgment for the passage, with a predetermined number as the upper limit.

The number of normal pattern reservations stored in the general pattern reservation storage unit is displayed on the general pattern reservation display 44 . Specifically, the normal map hold indicator 44 is composed of two LEDs of "qr", and displays the number of normal map reservations by lighting the LEDs according to the number of normal map reservations. be. For example, if the number of holds is "0", the display mode is such that both LEDs are turned off, such as "q □ r □" (for example, □: lights off, ●: lights up in red, ▲: lights up in green). is "1", the LED of "q" is extinguished and the LED of "r" is lit in red, such as "q□r●". In addition, the number of reservations "2" to "4" are also defined in the same manner as the first special figure reservation display 43a.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko game machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 5. FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a main control board 80 (“main control unit” or “game control unit”) that controls the progress of the game and the game profit, such as determination of special symbol success or failure, determination of normal symbol success or failure, transition of the game state, etc. ), a sub control board 90 (also referred to as a “sub control unit”, a “sub control unit” or a “production control unit”) that performs control related to the performance executed with the progress of the game, and a game ball payout Payout control board 110 (also referred to as “payout control unit”) that performs control regarding, image display device 7 and effect display device 102, effect first special figure reservation display device 103a and effect second special figure reservation display device 103b etc. It includes an image control board 100 (image control unit) and the like that perform display control.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a main control board housing case containing a main control board 80 is provided at substantially the center of the rear surface side (rear side) of the pachinko game machine 1, and above the main control board case is a main control board housing case. is provided with a storage case for the image control board, etc., in which the sound control board 106, the lamp control board 107, and the image control board 100 are stored, and a sub control board storage case for storing the sub control board 90 is provided on the storage case for the image control board, etc. A case is provided. A payout control board case for housing a payout control board is provided on the lower left side of the main control board case, and a power board case for housing a power board 109 is provided on the right side thereof.

The power board 109 functions as power supply means for receiving power supplied from the outside and supplying power to the pachinko gaming machine 1 . Specifically, power is supplied to various electric parts required for operation of the pachinko game machine 1, such as various boards, devices/equipment, sensors, switches, motors, and solenoids shown in the block diagram of FIG. supply. The power supply board 109 is provided with a power switch (not shown) that is exposed to the outside of the power supply board case. supply will be stopped.

The main control board 80 is mounted with a game control one-chip microcomputer (also referred to as a "game control microcomputer") 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM storing programs for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM used as a work memory, and a CPU executing the programs stored in the ROM. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits and receives data (information) to and from other boards and the like via an input/output circuit 87 (I/O port section). The input/output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81 . Also, the ROM may be externally attached. The RAM of the game control microcomputer 81 is provided with the above-described special figure reservation storage unit (first special figure reservation storage unit and second special figure reservation storage unit) and normal figure reservation storage unit. In addition, at a predetermined address of the RAM (main control RAM) of the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81), storage areas for use in various flags and various counters are secured.

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88 . Therefore, a signal is input to the main control board 80 from each sensor, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, the sensors include the first starting opening sensor 20a, the second starting opening sensor 21a, the gate sensor 28a, the first big winning opening sensor 30a, the second big winning opening sensor 35a, the specific area sensor 39a, and the non-specific sensor. A region sensor 49a and a general winning hole sensor 27a are connected. These various sensors are also called "game ball detection means".

The first starting hole sensor 20a is provided in the first starting hole 20 and detects a game ball entering the first starting hole 20. As shown in FIG. The second starting hole sensor 21a is provided in the second starting hole 21 and detects a game ball entering the second starting hole 21 . The gate sensor 28a is provided inside the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. As shown in FIG. The first big winning hole sensor 30 a is provided in the first big winning hole 30 and detects a game ball entering the first big winning hole 30 . The second big winning hole sensor 35a is provided in the second big winning hole 35 and detects a game ball entering the second big winning hole 35 . The specific area sensor 39 a is provided in the specific area 39 within the second big winning hole 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39 . The non-specific area sensor 49a is provided in a non-specific area (not shown) in the second large winning opening 35, and the game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 35 passes through the non-specific area. A ball (that is, a game ball that did not pass through the specific area 39) is detected. The general winning hole sensor 27 a is provided in each general winning hole 27 and detects a game ball entering the general winning hole 27 .

As the solenoids, the second starting solenoid 24, the first big winning solenoid 33 and the second big winning solenoid 38 are connected. The second starting solenoid 24 is for driving the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 . The first big prize opening solenoid 33 is for driving the opening/closing member 32 of the first big prize winning device 31 . The second big winning opening solenoid 38 is for driving the opening/closing member 37 of the second big winning device 36 .

Furthermore, the main control board 80 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special symbol suspension display 43a, a second special symbol suspension display 43b, and a general symbol. A holding display 44, a round display 45, a game state display 46, a shooting direction display 47 and a winning display 48 are connected. That is, the display control of these main display devices 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81 .

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 110 includes a payout device 120 that pays out prize balls and rental balls, and a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko game machine 1 and stored in an inserted prepaid card (game value storage medium) or the like). (which enables ball rental based on the information received) is connected, and a launcher 112 is connected via a launch control board 111 (also referred to as a "launch control unit"). Firing device 112 includes a firing handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 110 is mounted with a payout control one-chip microcomputer (also referred to as “payout control microcomputer”) 116 for controlling the payout of game balls of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The payout control microcomputer 116 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the payout of game balls, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes the programs stored in the ROM. The payout control microcomputer 116 operates the payout motor 121 of the payout device 120 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and the signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko game machine 1 through the input/output circuit 117. Drive to pay out prize balls or pay out rental balls. The game balls to be paid out are detected by payout sensors 122 and 123 for counting.

When the player operates the firing handle 60 (see FIG. 1), the touch switch 114 detects the player's contact with the firing handle 60, and the firing volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the firing handle 60. do. Then, the shooting motor 113 is driven and controlled so that the game ball is shot with strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the shooting volume 115 . In this embodiment, the number of game balls that can be continuously shot by the shooting device 112 by driving the shooting motor 113 is about 100 per minute. The touch switch 114 is provided integrally with the shooting handle 60 so that the hand (finger) of the player operating the shooting handle 60 can touch it.

The main control board 80 also transmits various commands to the sub control board 90 . The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection that allows only transmission of signals from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90 . That is, between the main control board 80 and the sub-control board 90, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) is interposed as communication direction control means.

Also, as shown in FIG. 5, the sub-control board 90 is mounted with a one-chip microcomputer for effect control (also referred to as an "effect control microcomputer") 91 for controlling the effect of the pachinko game machine 1 according to a program. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM that stores programs and the like for controlling effects as the game progresses, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes the programs stored in the ROM. . The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits and receives data to and from other boards and the like via an input/output circuit 95 . The input/output circuit 95 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 91 . Also, the ROM may be externally attached. In addition, at a predetermined address of the RAM (effect control RAM) of the sub-control board 90 (effect control microcomputer 91), a storage area for use in various flags and various counters is secured.

An image control board 100 , an audio control board 106 and a lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub control board 90 . The sub control board 90 (sub control section), the image control board 100 (image control section), the sound control board 106 (sound control section), and the lamp control board 107 (lamp control section) display according to the game situation. It functions as a production control means (production execution means) that controls various productions such as production, sound production, lamp production (light production), movable production, etc. to the corresponding production devices and members (production means). It is.

The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90, based on the command received from the main control board 80, to the CPU of the image control one-chip microcomputer (also called "image control microcomputer") 101 of the image control board 100 , the image display device 7, the effect display 102, the effect first special figure suspension display 103a, and the effect second suspension display 103b. The RAM of the image control board 100 is a memory for developing image data. The ROM of the image control board 100 stores still image data and moving image data to be displayed on the image display device 7, specifically characters, items, graphics, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including production patterns, pending patterns, etc.). and image data such as background images are stored. The image control microcomputer 101 reads image data from the ROM based on a command from the performance control microcomputer 91 . Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

The effect display device 102 consists of two LEDs, and performs variable display and stop display in accordance with the variable display and stop display of the effect pattern 8, and the effect pattern 8 is displayed by lighting/extinguishing the two LEDs or combining colors. Stop display in a display mode showing the display result (result of special symbol propriety determination). Moreover, the production 1st special figure suspension display 103a and the production 2nd suspension display 103b are also made up of two LEDs. Then, by lighting/extinguishing or combination of colors of the two LEDs, the production first special figure reservation indicator 103a is displayed by the number of reservations displayed in the first production reservation display area 9c and the first special figure reservation indicator 43a. The display is controlled in a display mode showing the same number of reservations as the number of reservations made. In addition, the second special figure pending display 103b is displayed in a display mode showing the same pending number as the pending number displayed in the second effect pending display area 9d and the second special figure pending display 43b. controlled. This is done by displaying the character design on substantially the entire display screen 7a (performance design display section), or by operating the movable decorative member 14 to cover the performance design display area 7b (performance design display section) of the display screen 7a. By doing so, it is possible that part or all of the effect pattern, the first effect pending display part, or the second effect pending display part cannot be visually recognized, so such a display is provided. A VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided instead of or in addition to the one-chip microcomputer 101 for image control of the image control board 100 .

Also, the performance control microcomputer 91 outputs various performance sounds such as voice, music, and sound effects from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on commands received from the main control board 80 . The speaker 67 is also called "sound output means".

The data of the effect sound output from the speaker 67 (also referred to as “sound data”) is stored in advance in the ROM of the sub control board 90 . In this embodiment, as the effect sound, there is a variable effect sound that can be output during the variable display of the special symbol (and the effect symbol 8), and the sound data of the variable effect sound (also referred to as "variable effect sound data"). ) are stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90 . A plurality of variable effect sounds (variable effect sound data) are provided according to the variation pattern of special symbols, the variable effect pattern of the effect symbols 8, and the game state when the variable display is executed, which will be described later. The details of the fluctuating effect sound will be described later.

A CPU may be mounted on the audio control board 106, and in this case, the CPU of the audio control board 106 may be caused to execute audio control. In this case, a ROM may be mounted on the audio control board 106, and sound data may be stored in the ROM of the audio control board 106. FIG. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100 to cause the image control microcomputer 101 to perform sound control. In this case, sound data may be stored in the ROM of the image control board 100 .

In addition, the effect control microcomputer 91, based on the command received from the main control board 80, light emission pattern data ("lamp data") that determines the light emission mode such as lighting / extinguishing of the board surface lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 and the light emission color. ) is determined from the data stored in the ROM, and lighting control of lamps (LEDs) such as the board surface lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 is performed via the lamp control board 107 . The board surface lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 are also collectively referred to as "decorative lamps".

Also, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the movable decorative member 14 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80 . As described above, the movable decorative member 14 is a movable so-called gimmick provided on the center decorative body 10 (behind the decorative member 13).

The effect control microcomputer 91 determines operation pattern data (also referred to as "driving data") for operating the movable decorative member 14 in a predetermined operation mode from data stored in the ROM of the sub control board 90. , the movement of the movable decorative member 14 is controlled based on the determined movement pattern data. A CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107 , and in this case, the CPU of the lamp control board 107 may control the lighting of the lamp and the operation control of the movable decorative member 14 . Furthermore, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and the ROM of the lamp control board 107 may store data (lamp data, drive data) regarding light emission patterns and operation patterns.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 5, the sub-control board 90 includes a first effect button 63a or a second effect button 63b (see FIG. 1) that can detect that the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b (see FIG. 1) is operated (push, rotate, pull, etc.). The effect button detection switch 63c and the second effect button detection switch 63d are connected. Therefore, when the player performs a predetermined input operation on the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b, a signal is output to the sub-control board 90 from the corresponding effect button detection switch. It should be noted that the first effect button detection switch 63c and the second effect button detection switch 63d are collectively referred to simply as "effect button detection switch".

Also, as shown in FIG. 5, the sub-control board 90 is connected to a touch switch 114 capable of detecting contact with the firing handle 60 (see FIG. 1). Therefore, when the player's hand (finger) touches the shooting handle 60 (touch switch 114 ), the touch switch 114 outputs a detection signal to the sub-control board 90 . A detection signal (also referred to as a “touch signal”) from the touch switch 114 is turned ON when, for example, the player's hand (finger) touches the firing handle 60 (touch switch 114), and the firing handle 60 (touch switch 114) is turned ON. ) is turned off. Note that the firing handle 60 is also referred to as a "firing operation section", and the touch switch 114 is also referred to as a "contact detection means".

Next, the control (determining means) relating to the winning/losing determination in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, there are "big win", "minor win", and "loss" as a result of special symbol right/wrong determination. When the result of the special symbol suitability determination is "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed in the special symbol display part, and when it is "small hit", the "small hit symbol" is stopped and displayed in the special symbol display part, and " At the time of "missing", the "missing symbol" is stop-displayed in the special symbol display section. When it is judged as a big win or a small win, a "special game" is executed to open the first big winning hole 30 or the second big winning hole 35 in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the special symbols stopped and displayed. A special game executed as a big win is called a "big win game", and a special game executed as a small win is called a "small win game".

There are multiple types of hits. As shown in FIG. 6, the types of jackpots are "15R (round) 1st jackpot", "15R 2nd jackpot", "15R 3rd jackpot", "2R 4th jackpot", "15R 5th jackpot" and There is a "15R 6th jackpot". In the "15R 1st jackpot" and "15R 5th jackpot", the number of openings (number of rounds) of the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is 15 times. In the second round, it is a big hit that opens the second big winning hole 35 in such a manner that the game ball can pass through the specific area 39 (also referred to as "V pass"). A round aiming at the passage (V passage) of the game ball to the specific area 39 is also called "V round" or "chance round".

"15R 2nd jackpot", "15R 3rd jackpot" and "15R 6th jackpot" have 15 openings (number of rounds) of the big winning gate (first big winning gate 30 or second big winning gate 35). However, the opening times of the first and second rounds, which are the V rounds, are extremely short (instantaneous opening and closing), and it is difficult (or even impossible) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39. is. That is, these big wins can be said to be big wins that do not open the second big winning hole 35 in a manner that the game ball can (easily) pass through the specific area 39 .

"2R 4th jackpot" is that the number of openings (number of rounds) of the big winning opening (first big winning opening 30 or second big winning opening 35) is 2 times, and the 1st and 2nd rounds are V rounds. It is a big hit that opens the second big winning hole 35 in such a manner that the game ball can pass to the specific area 39 immediately. However, since the opening time of the second big winning hole 35 is 1.8 seconds even in the first round and the second round combined, the probability of the game ball passing through the specific area is lower than in the 15R first big win. It's becoming

In the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment, based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 during the big win game, the game state after the big win game is completed is shifted to the high probability state described later. Therefore, when the result of the special symbol propriety determination is the 15R first big hit or the 15R fifth big hit, V in the first and second rounds is performed in a manner in which the possibility of the game ball passing through the specific area 39 is extremely high. Since the round is executed, the game state after the big win game can be shifted to the high probability state by allowing the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 during the execution of the big win game. In addition, when the result of the special symbol suitability determination is the 2R fourth big hit, one round is performed in a mode in which there is a possibility that the game ball may pass through the specific area 39 although it is not as good as the 15R first big hit or the 15R fifth big hit. Since the second and second V rounds are executed, if the game ball can pass through the specific area 39 during execution of the big win game, the game state after the big win game can be shifted to a high probability state. .

On the other hand, when the result of special symbol suitability determination is 15R 2nd jackpot, 15R 3rd jackpot or 15R 6th jackpot, opening times of V rounds of 1st round and 2nd round are 0.00. Since it is 1 second, it is very difficult to let the game ball enter the second big winning hole, so the possibility of the game ball passing through the specific area 39 during the execution of the big win game becomes extremely low ( It becomes substantially impossible), and the game state after the jackpot game is very likely to be a normal state (low probability state) described later (it can be said to be a low probability state).

On the other hand, a small win (first small win, second small win) is a win to open a big winning hole (second big winning hole 35) in the same opening pattern as the 2R fourth big win. That is, in the small hit, the second big winning hole 35 is opened in a manner that the game ball can pass through the specific area 39 . However, even if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during execution of the small-hit game, the game state after execution of the small-hit game does not change from before execution of the small-hit game. Therefore, if the game state before execution of the small-hit game is a normal state (low probability state), the game state after execution of the small-hit game will also be in a normal state. From the player's point of view, the 2R fourth big win and the small win cannot be distinguished from each other by looking at the opening pattern of the big winning hole (second big winning hole 35). That is, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the result of the special symbol success/failure determination is the "2R fourth big win" or the "minor win". Therefore, even if the game ball entering the second big winning hole 35 passes through the specific area 39, it is difficult to recognize whether or not the subsequent game state shifts to the high probability state. As a result, in the case of a small win and in the case of a 2R fourth big win, the game can be progressed with expectation that a high probability state may be reached, and the amusement of the game can be enhanced. In addition, in the case of a small hit, the opening of the big winning opening is not called a round, but is simply called open.

FIG. 6 shows an opening pattern of the big winning openings when a big win or a small win is achieved in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment. That is, when it becomes the 15R first big hit (when the 15R first big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) and when it becomes the 15R fifth big hit (15R on the second special symbol display 41b) When the fifth big winning pattern is stopped and displayed), the second big winning opening 35 is opened for maximum 28 seconds in 1R to 2R, and the first big winning opening 30 is opened for maximum 28 seconds in 3R to 15R. In this hit, since the opening time of the second big winning hole 35 in the 1st round and the 2nd round is 28 seconds respectively, the possibility of the game ball passing through the specific area 39 during the round (during the V round) is extremely high. It has become.

Also, when it becomes a 15R second big hit (when the 15R second big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a), when it becomes a 15R third big hit (on the first special symbol display 41a When the 15R 3rd jackpot pattern is stopped and displayed) and when it becomes the 15R 6th jackpot (when the 15R 6th jackpot pattern is stopped and displayed on the second special pattern display 41b), in 1R to 2R The second big winning hole 35 is opened for 0.1 second at maximum, and the first big winning hole 30 is opened for 28 seconds at maximum from 3R to 15R. In this hit, the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 in the 1st round and the 2nd round is 0.1 seconds at the maximum, which is extremely short time (momentary opening and closing), so that the game can be played during the round (during the V round). It is almost impossible for the sphere to pass through the specific area 39 .

Thus, in this embodiment, compared with the opening patterns for the 15R second, third and sixth jackpots and the opening patterns for the 15R first and fifth jackpots, the first round and the second round (V round) are different in opening mode. In the 15R 1st and 5th jackpots, the second big prize-winning port 35 is opened for 28 seconds in the 1st and 2nd rounds, so that in the V-round, troubles such as ball clogging and game ball shooting system do not occur. As long as it is possible, the game ball will almost certainly enter the second big winning hole 35 and pass through the specific area 39 with a high probability. On the other hand, in the 15R 2nd, 3rd and 6th jackpots, the second big prize opening 35 is opened only for 0.1 seconds in the first and second rounds. Therefore, it is very difficult for a game ball to enter the second big winning hole 35 . Therefore, the possibility of the game ball passing through the specific area 39 during the execution of the jackpot games related to the 15R 2nd, 3rd and 6th jackpots is considerably lower than that of the 15R 1st and 5th jackpots. It can be said that it is practically impassable.

In addition, a jackpot in which the V round is executed in a manner in which the possibility of the game ball passing through the specific area 39 (V passing possibility) is extremely high is also called a "V passing scheduled jackpot", and the V passing possibility is extremely low. A jackpot in which V rounds are executed in the mode is also referred to as a "V non-passing scheduled jackpot".

In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, when the 2R fourth big win is achieved (when the 2R fourth big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a), the second big winning openings from 1R to 2R 35 is opened for a maximum of 0.9 seconds. In this hit, the maximum total opening time of the second big winning hole 35 for the 1st round and the 2nd round is 1.8 seconds. It is possible to pass through the specific area 39 . In the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, one game ball is shot in about 0.6 seconds, so if the opening time of the second big winning hole 35 is 1.8 seconds, , It is fully possible to enter the game ball into the second big winning hole 35 and aim for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 . However, in the 2R 4th jackpot, the total opening time of the 2nd jackpot is as short as 1.8 seconds, so many prize balls (gaming profits) cannot be expected as in the other 15R jackpots. In other words, it is a jackpot in which almost no prize balls can be obtained as compared with other jackpots.

In addition, when it becomes the first small hit (when the first small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 41a), when it becomes the second small hit (when the second special symbol display device 41b When the second small winning symbol is stopped and displayed), the second big winning opening 35 is opened twice for a maximum of 0.9 seconds. That is, the big winning opening is opened in the same opening pattern as the 2R fourth big win. Even in this small hit, since the opening time of the second big winning hole 35 is 1.8 seconds in total, it is possible to let the game ball enter the second big winning hole 35 and pass through the specific area 39. there is However, as described above, even if there is passage to the specific area 39 in the small winning game, there is no change in the game state before and after the small winning game. Also, in the small winning game, since the total opening time of the big winning opening is as short as 1.8 seconds, many winning balls cannot be expected like the 2R fourth big winning. In other words, the small hit has almost no benefits for the player in terms of the transition of the game state and the prize ball (only the prize ball by entering the ball).

In this embodiment, as the opening pattern of the second big winning hole 35, the first opening pattern in which the game ball can pass through the specific area 39 (easily pass through) (15th first jackpot, 15R fifth jackpot), is a second opening pattern that makes it difficult (impossible to pass) through the specific area 39 (15R second jackpot, 15R third jackpot, 15R sixth jackpot), and the first opening that allows the game ball to pass through the specific area It can have a third open pattern (2R fourth jackpot) with a lower passability than the pattern. In addition, as an opening pattern for a small hit, there is a fourth opening pattern in which the game ball can pass through the specific area 39 but does not give a privilege (does not generate a high probability state) even if it passes through. can do. As another aspect, this fourth open pattern may be an open pattern that cannot pass through the specific area 39 .

In addition, the distribution probability to each jackpot in the judgment of the first special pattern (special drawing 1) is 40% for the 15R first jackpot, 20% for the 15R second jackpot, 30% for the 15R third jackpot, and 30% for the 15R third jackpot. 4 jackpots are 10% (refer to the column of random numbers for jackpot type determination in FIG. 6). On the other hand, the big hit in the judgment of the second special symbol (special figure 2) is 80% for the 5th big hit in the 15R and 20% for the 6th big hit in the 15R (random number for determining the big hit type in FIG. 6) column). This distribution probability can be said to represent the possibility of the game ball passing through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game, that is, the probability of being in a high probability state. It can be said that it represents the probability of becoming

That is, with respect to the probability of becoming a high probability state, if the success judgment (first special symbol success judgment) based on the ball entering the first starting port 20 results in a big hit, the probability is at least 40%. Including the case where the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game related to the 2R fourth jackpot, the probability is 50%. On the other hand, if the winning judgment (second special symbol winning judgment) based on the ball entering the second starting port 21 results in a big hit, the probability is 80%.

In addition, regarding the probability of becoming a high base state, if the game state (low base state) in which the opening extension function is not activated and the first special symbol success/failure determination results in a big hit, the probability is 60%. The probability is 70% including the 2R fourth jackpot when the first special symbol propriety determination results in a jackpot in the high base state. On the other hand, when the second special symbol propriety determination results in a big hit, the probability is 100%. When a big win is achieved in the second special symbol suitability determination, the 2R big win that can occur when the first special symbol suitability determination results in a big win does not occur, and the 15R big win is always achieved.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, rather than becoming a big hit in the first special symbol propriety determination (first special symbol jackpot lottery) performed when the game ball enters the first start port 20, In the second special symbol success/failure determination (second special symbol big hit lottery) performed by the game ball entering the second starting port 21, the big hit is compared to the case of the first special symbol success/failure determination. , the probability of being in a high probability state, the probability of being in a high base state, and the possibility of winning 15R worth of prize balls are high. In other words, the second special symbol success/failure determination is set to result in a big hit, as compared to the case of a first special symbol success/failure determination to result in a big hit, with a higher possibility of being advantageous to the player. There is a high possibility that variably displaying the second special symbol works more favorably for the player than variably displaying the first special symbol. Therefore, the player expects the ball to enter the second starting hole 21 and plays the game. This is particularly noticeable during the operation of the opening extension function (high base state) in which the frequency of ball entry into the second starting port 21 increases. Note that the distribution probability described above is an example, and can be arbitrarily set in consideration of game characteristics, specifications, and the like.

Also, in this embodiment, since the second special symbol is superior to the first special symbol, if both the first special symbol variable display and the second special symbol variable display are executable, that is, , If both the first special design reservation and the second special design reservation are "1" or more, the fluctuation display of the second special design (digestion of the second special design reservation) is changed to the first special design fluctuation display (the second 1 digestion of special figure reservation) will be given priority. As a result, the high base state in which the frequency of ball entry into the second starting port 21 increases, the frequency of execution of the variable display of the second special symbol increases, so it can be said that the player can proceed with the game in an advantageous manner. In spite of this, the variable display of the first special symbols in the high base state hinders the player's ability to play the game in the advantageous state (high base state). Since the variable display of one special symbol may work more disadvantageously than the variable display of the second special symbol, it can be said that the variable display of the first special symbol in the high base state is not desirable for the player.

Here, the jackpot pattern (15R 3rd jackpot pattern, 2R 4th jackpot pattern in low base state) that does not trigger the setting of the high base state is also called "first specific mode" or "first specific display result". , the jackpot pattern (15R 1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th jackpot pattern, 2R 4th jackpot pattern in high base state) that triggers the setting of the high base state is referred to as the "second specific mode" or the "second 2 specific display result”.

In this embodiment, there are two types of jackpots, 2R jackpot and 15R jackpot, depending on the number of rounds. It is possible to provide various types of jackpots, such as three types of jackpots, 6R jackpots, and 10R jackpots. In this embodiment, the maximum number of rounds of the jackpot game is set to 15R (15R jackpot), but the maximum number of rounds is not limited to this, and can be set to less than 15R (for example, 10R).

In this pachinko game machine 1, the judgment of whether a special symbol is right or wrong is performed based on a ``random number for special symbol right or wrong judgment (also referred to as ``information for right or wrong judgment''). The determination of the type of is performed based on "random number for determining the type of jackpot (also referred to as "random number for symbol determination" and "information for symbol determination").

As shown in FIG. 7(A), the random number for determining whether the special symbol is right or wrong takes a value in the range of "0 to 629", and the random number for determining the jackpot type takes a value in the range of "0 to 99". In addition, the random number (acquired information) acquired based on the ball entering the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 includes "variation pattern random number (also referred to as “fluctuation pattern information”). The fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern including fluctuation time, and takes a value in the range of "0 to 198". Moreover, the random number acquired based on the passage of the gate 28 includes the "random number for judging normal symbol suitability" shown in FIG. 7(B). The random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is appropriate is a random number for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the second starting port 21 (normal symbol lottery), and takes a value in the range of "0 to 240".

Next, the game state of the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. The game state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a game state (also referred to as "variable game state") in which variable display of symbols (identification information) can be executed, and a game state to a big winning opening such as a big win game or a small win game. It is roughly divided into a game state (also referred to as a "special game state") in which a game ball can be entered. Among them, as a variable game state, there are multiple game states depending on the combination of the probability variable function for special symbols, the probability variable function for normal symbols, the variable time shortening function and the open extension function in the operating state or non-operating state. are doing. For special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol), the state in which the probability variation function is operating is also called "high probability state", and the state in which it is not operating is also called "normal state" or "low probability state". .

In the high-probability state, the probability of being determined as a big hit in the special symbol propriety determination is higher than in the normal state. That is, in the normal state, the hit determination table for the normal state is used to determine the success or failure. ) The hit/fail decision is made using the hit decision table for the high-probability state (see FIG. 8(A)). In other words, when the special pattern probability variation function is activated, the probability of the display result of the special symbol variation display becoming a big win (a stopped symbol becomes a big win pattern) is higher than when it is not activated.

In addition, the state in which the variable time reduction function is operating for the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) is called "time saving state", and the state in which it is not operating is called "non-time saving state". In the time saving state, the average value of the special symbol variation time (the time from the start of the variable display to the time of the final display) is shorter than the average value of the special symbol variation time in the non-time saving state. That is, in the time saving state, the variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern table that is determined so that the variation pattern with a short variation time is selected more than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 9) . As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation becomes faster, and an effective entry ball (an entry ball that can be remembered as a special figure reservation) to the starting port is more likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) may operate simultaneously, or only one of them may operate. Then, the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the normal symbols operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function for the special symbols. That is, the normal symbol probability variation function and variation time reduction function operate in the time-saving state of the special symbol, and do not operate in the non-time-saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the hit probability in normal design propriety determination is higher than the non-time-saving state. That is, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) determined to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol per determination table used in the non-time saving state, using the normal symbol per determination table, normal symbol success determination (normal symbol determination) (See FIG. 8(C)). In other words, when the probability variation function for normal symbols is activated, the probability that the display result of variable display of normal symbols is a hit (a stopped symbol becomes a normal winning symbol) becomes higher than when it is not activated.

In addition, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal design is shorter than in the non-working time saving state. In the present embodiment, the variation time of normal symbols is 30 seconds in the non-time saving state, but is 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 8(D)). Furthermore, in the time saving state, the opening time extension function of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) is activated, and the opening time of the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state. In addition, in the time saving state, the function of increasing the number of opening times of the variable winning device 22 is activated, and the number of opening times of the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game is higher than in the non-time saving state. Specifically, when the result of the normal symbol propriety determination is hit in the non-time-saving state, the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 (second start port 21) performs the opening operation of 0.2 seconds once, and the time-saving state When the result of the normal symbol suitability determination is hit, the movable member 23 of the variable prize winning device 22 (second starting port 21) performs the opening operation for 2.0 seconds three times.

Under the circumstances in which the probability variation function and variation time reduction function for normal symbols, and the opening time extension function and the opening number increase function of the variable winning device 22 are operating, compared to the case where these functions are not operating As a result, the second starting port 21 is frequently opened, and the frequency of game balls entering the second starting port 21 increases (also referred to as "high frequency state"). As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of balls awarded to the number of balls fired, increases. Accordingly, the state in which these functions are activated is also referred to as the "high base state" and the state in which they are not activated is also referred to as the "low base state." In the high base state, it is possible to aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the number of game balls (holding balls) on hand.

A high base state (high frequency state) may not be one in which all of the above functions are activated. That is, by operating at least one of the probability variation function and variation time reduction function for normal symbols, and the opening time extension function and opening number increase function of the variable winning device 22, than when the function is not in operation It is sufficient that the second starting port 21 is easily opened (the frequency of ball entry is high). Also, the high base state may be controlled independently without accompanying the time saving state of the special symbol. A function for generating such a high base state can also be called a "high base generation function".

In addition, as a game state (variable game state) when the special symbols are variably displayed, the game state (low base state) in which the open extension function does not operate is also called "first game state", and the open extension function operates. The game state (high base state) is also called "second game state".

In the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game state after the end of the jackpot game in the case of the 15R first and fifth jackpots is special if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. It becomes the high probability state of the design, the time saving state of the special design, and the high base state (see FIG. 6). This game state is also referred to as a "high accuracy high base state". The high-probability-high base state ends when the variable display of the special symbols is performed for a predetermined number of times (100 times in this example), or when a big win is achieved and a big win game is executed. It should be noted that the game state after the end of the jackpot game means "fluctuation game state".

In addition, the game state after the end of the jackpot game when the 15R second and sixth jackpots are won is the normal state of the special symbol because it is extremely difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. Then, in addition to this, it becomes a special symbol time saving state and high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is also referred to as "low certainty high base state". In the low-probability-high base state, a predetermined number of times (100 times in this example) of the special symbol variation display is performed, or a predetermined number of times (100 times in this example) of the special symbol variation display is performed before the big hit. is won and a special game (jackpot game) relating to the jackpot is executed. In addition, although the possibility is extremely low, if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game related to the 15R second and sixth big hits, the game state after the big hit game is "high certainty". high base state”. Also, although the possibility is extremely low, if the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39 during the 15R 1st and 5th jackpot games, the game state after the jackpot game ends is " Low definite height base state”.

In addition, the game state after the end of the jackpot game in the case of the 15R third jackpot is a normal state with special symbols because the possibility of the game ball passing through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game is extremely low. In addition to the special symbol non-time saving state and low base state (see FIG. 6). This game state is also referred to as "low probability low base state". The low-probability-low base state is a basic game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, that is, an initial game state. In addition, although the possibility is extremely low, if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game related to the 15R third jackpot, the game state after the jackpot game is finished will be "high certainty" described later. low base state”.

In addition, in the low-probability-low base state, the game state after the end of the jackpot game in the case of the 2R fourth jackpot is a high probability of special symbols if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. It becomes a non-time saving state and low base state of the state and special pattern (see FIG. 6). This game state is also referred to as a "high probability low base state". The high-probability-low base state ends when the variable display of the special symbols is performed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this example), or when a big win is achieved and a big win game is executed.

This high-probability-low base state is a state in which the high-probability state is latent, that is, a state in which it is difficult for the player to recognize the high-probability state. That is, the high-probability-low base state is a so-called "latent probability variable state" (also referred to as "probability non-announced state"). On the other hand, the above high-probability-high base state is a state in which it is clear to the player that it is a high-probability state. In other words, the high probability high base state is the so-called "variable probability gaming state".

In addition, in the high base state, the game state after the end of the jackpot game in the case of the 2R fourth jackpot is "high probability and high base state" if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. becomes (see FIG. 6). That is, the time saving function of the special symbols and the base state are the same as the state before the execution of the big hit game.

In a high-base state such as a high-probability-high base state or a low-probability-high base state, the game can be advantageously progressed by making the game ball enter the right game area 3B by hitting to the right. In the high base state, the second starting hole 21 is easier to open than in the low base state, and it is easier to enter the ball into the second starting hole 21 than into the first starting hole 20. because Therefore, in the high base state, while passing the game ball through the gate 28 that triggers the judgment of normal symbol propriety, by hitting right to enter the game ball to the second start port 21, rather than hitting left. You can also get many starting balls (opportunities for judging special symbols). In this state, the shooting direction indicator 47 is controlled to light up in a predetermined manner, and informs that the ball should be shot to the right game area.

On the other hand, in a low base state such as a high-probability-low base state or a low-probability-low base state, the game can be played more advantageously by entering the game ball into the left game area 3A by hitting to the left. In the low base state, the second start port 21 is more difficult to open than in the high base state, and it is easier to enter the ball into the first start port 20 than into the second start port 21. because Therefore, in the low base state, by hitting left to enter the game ball into the first starting port 20, it is possible to obtain more starting balls (opportunities for special symbol propriety determination) than hitting right. can. In this state, the shooting direction indicator 47 is controlled to light up (display controlled) in a predetermined manner, and informs that the ball should be shot to the left game area.

Specifically, the shooting direction indicator 47 is composed of two "yz" LEDs, and indicates the shooting direction by turning on the LEDs according to the game state. For example, in the low base state, it is possible to notify that the ball should be shot to the left game area by displaying both LEDs as "yzz" (for example, □: lights off, ▪: lights on). can. In addition, in the high base state, it is possible to notify that the ball should be shot to the right game area by lighting up both LEDs such as "yz" (for example, □: off, ▪: on). can.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the low probability low base state in which no small winning game or big winning game is performed as a reference, this low probability low base state is the "normal game state" or It can be regarded as a "normal state", and a game in which special symbols are variably displayed in this state can be regarded as a "normal game".

The big win game is a game that can be executed by variably displaying the special symbols and stopping and displaying the big win symbols. Since it is an advantageous game that can obtain a large amount of prize balls by entering the game ball into the opening 35), the big win game can be regarded as a "special game", and the game state in which the big win game is performed. can be regarded as a "special game state".

In addition, although the small winning game is not as good as the big winning game, it is possible to obtain a prize ball by entering the game ball into the big winning hole (first big winning hole 30, second big winning hole 35). can be said to be a game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game. Therefore, the small winning game can also be regarded as a "special game", and the game state in which the small winning game is performed can also be regarded as a "special game state". In addition, in order to distinguish between the special game as a big hit game and the special game as a small winning game, the special game as a small winning game can also be regarded as a "small profit special game".

[Game control]
Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 (control processing by the main control section) will be described with reference to the flow charts shown in FIGS. 10 to 38. FIG. In this specification, "S" in S100, etc. ("S" in the flow chart) means step. Also, counters, flags, statuses, buffers, timers, etc. shown in the following description of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 .

[Main control main processing]
The game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, initial setting is first performed (S101). Initial settings include, for example, stack settings, constant settings, interrupt time settings, CPU settings of the main control board 80, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) settings, various flags, status and counter resets. etc. The initial value of the flag is "0" or "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". Note that the initial setting (S101) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

After the initial setting (S101), interrupts are prohibited (S102), and the normal design/special design main random number update process (S103) is executed. In the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103), the values of various random number counters shown in FIG. 7 are updated by adding 1 to them. When the value of each random number counter reaches the upper limit, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0", or may be changed randomly. The updated random number counter value is sequentially stored in a predetermined update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the main control board 80 .

When the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103) ends, the interrupt is permitted (S104). While interrupts are enabled, interrupt processing (S105) can be executed. The interrupt processing (S105) is executed, for example, based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the CPU of the main control board 80 with a period of 4 ms. Then, after the interrupt process (S105) is completed, the update process of various counter values by the normal design/special design main random number update process (S103) is repeated until the next interrupt process (S105) is started. executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU while the interrupt is disabled, the interrupt processing (S105) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S104).

[Interrupt processing]
Next, interrupt processing (S105) will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, in the interrupt process (S105), the output process (S201) is first executed. In the output process (S201), the command (control signal) set in the output buffer provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 in each process described below is output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, etc. . The commands to be output here include the game state, the result of the special symbol suitability determination, the symbol as the big hit type, the information related to the variation pattern, and the like. A command consists of, for example, 2-byte information. The upper 1 byte is information about the command type, and the lower 1 byte is information about the contents of the command.

In the input process (S202) that follows the output process (S201), various sensors (first start sensor 20a, second start sensor 21a, first big winning sensor) provided mainly in the pachinko game machine 1 30a, the second big winning slot sensor 35a, the general winning slot sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 5)) is read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as winning ball information. Also, when the first starting hole sensor 20a or the second starting hole sensor 21a detects a game ball, a starting ball entry command corresponding to each starting hole is output to the RAM output buffer by the starting ball entering process (S205), which will be described later. memorize to Furthermore, a detection signal from the lower tray full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower tray 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as lower tray full data.

The normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S203) performed after the input process (S202) is the same as the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the updating process of various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. period until the next interrupt process (S105) starts).

After the normal design/special design main random number update process (S203), the later-described start opening sensor detection process (S204), start ball time process (S205), normal figure operation process (S206), special figure operation process (S207) , Specific area sensor detection processing (S208), pending ball number processing (S209) and power interruption monitoring processing (S210) are executed. In addition, other processing (not shown) necessary for progressing the game is executed, and the interrupt processing (S105) ends. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80, the game control microcomputer 81 repeatedly executes the processing of S102 to S104 of the main control main processing (see FIG. 10), and the interrupt pulse is input. Then (about 4 msec later), the interrupt process (S105) is executed again. In the output process (S201) of the interrupt process (S105) that is executed again, the commands set in the output buffer of the RAM in the previous interrupt process (S105) are output.

[Starting port sensor detection processing]
As shown in FIG. 12, in the starting opening sensor detection process (S204), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a (S301). . If the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO at S301), the process proceeds to S305, and if the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES at S301), the number of normal symbol holding balls (normal pattern holding number, specifically, the value of a counter that counts the number of normal pattern reservations provided in the RAM) is less than 4 (S302).

If the number of normal symbol reserved balls is not less than 4 (NO in S302), the process proceeds to S305. On the other hand, if the number of normal design reserved balls is less than 4 (YES in S302), "1" is added to the normal number of reserved design balls (S303), and normal design random number acquisition processing (S304) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304), the value of the random number counter for determining normal symbol validity (label-TRND-H) stored in the updated value storage area (not shown) of the RAM is acquired, and the acquired random value is obtained. (Acquisition information) is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of normal design reservation balls among the normal design reservation storage units provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 .

Next, in S305, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second start hole 21, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the second start hole sensor 21a (S305). When the game ball has not entered the second start port 21 (NO in S305), the process proceeds to S309, and when the game ball has entered the second start port 21 (YES in S305). , The number of special figure 2 pending balls (the number of second special figure reservations, specifically the number of the counter that counts the number of second special figure reservations provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) is less than 4 (upper limit number) (S306). Then, if the number of special figures 2 reserved balls is not less than 4 (NO in S306), the process proceeds to S309, and if the number of special figures 2 reserved balls is less than 4 (YES in S306), special figures 2 Add 1 to the number of held balls (S307).

Then special figure 2 relation random number acquisition processing (S308) it does. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value of the special symbol propriety determination random number counter (label-TRND-A) stored in the updated value storage area (not shown) of the RAM, the random number for determining the jackpot type Acquire the value of the counter (label-TRND-AS) and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) (that is, acquire the random number value shown in FIG. information) is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of special-figure 2-holding balls out of the second special-figure holding storage unit 85b.

Next, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first start hole 20, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first start hole sensor 20a (S309). When the game ball has not entered the first start port 20 (NO in S309), the process is finished, and when the game ball enters the first start port 20 (YES in S309), the special figure 1 Whether the number of pending balls (the number of the first special pending, specifically the number of the counter that counts the number of the first special pending, provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) is less than 4 (upper limit number) (S310). Then, if the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is not less than 4 (NO at S310), the process is finished, and if the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is less than 4 (YES at S310), the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is incremented by "1" (S311).

Next, special figure 1 relation random number acquisition processing (S312) it does. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312), as in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value of the special symbol propriety determination counter stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM (label-TRND-A), the value of the jackpot type determination random number counter (label-TRND-AS) and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) are obtained (that is, the random number shown in FIG. 7 (A) numerical value), and store those obtained random values in the address space corresponding to the current number of special figure 1 reserved balls out of the first special figure reserved storage unit.

[Starting ball entry process]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the start entrance sensor detection process (S204) and then the start ball entry process (S205). As shown in FIG. 13, in the start-up ball processing (S205), first, it is determined whether or not the number of special-figure 2 reserved balls has increased by "1" (S315). Then, when it is determined that the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has increased by "1" (YES in S315), the process proceeds to S316. This corresponds to the case where "1" is added to the special figure 2 reserved ball number at S307 in the starting opening sensor detection process (S204) based on the game ball entering the second starting opening. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has not increased (NO in S315), the process proceeds to S319.

In S316, the latest acquired random number (acquired information) acquired in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) in the immediately preceding start sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit (acquired information) is read ( S316). Next, the acquisition random number value related to the read second special symbol is determined (S317). In S317, among the obtained random numbers read out, the value of the special symbol success/failure determination random number counter (special symbol success/failure determination random number) is determined according to the current game state (low probability state or high probability state). If the result of the determination is a big win, the type of the big win is further determined. The processing of this S317 corresponds to prior determination (so-called "reservation look-ahead") performed prior to the validity determination (S1303, S1309) in special figure 2 validity determination processing (S1202) described later.

It should be noted that the prior determination of whether or not the jackpot, the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 8 (A)), that is, if the high probability state jackpot determination table for high probability state, normal state (low probability state) If so, it can be performed by determining whether or not it matches the big hit determination value based on the big hit determination table for the normal state. In addition, as another aspect of prior determination, as a variation pattern information determination table that can determine variation pattern information, a variation pattern information determination table for normal state (for low probability state) and for high probability state (for high probability state ) and a variation pattern information determination table. Then, in the preliminary determination, the variation pattern information is selected based on the obtained random number value (such as the value of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct) and the variation pattern information determination table according to the game state, and the selected variation pattern From the information, it is possible to identify the result of the special symbol success/failure determination (whether or not it is a big hit), the type of the big win, and whether or not a game effect with a high degree of expectation for the big win (simply referred to as "expectation") will be executed. is possible.

Next, in S318, the game information (preliminary determination information) related to the result of the preliminary determination by S317, specifically, the information indicating whether the special symbol success/failure determination random number value matches the big hit determination value (hit/failure information) and , Command data including information indicating the value of the random number counter for determining the jackpot type (random number value for determining the jackpot type), information indicating the value of the variation pattern random number counter (variation pattern random number value), etc. and set the command in the output buffer of the RAM (S318). In addition, as a special figure 2 start ball command, part or all of the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number read in S316 may be sent to the sub control board as it is, or the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number is not transmitted as it is, and the game information (for example, the above-mentioned fluctuation pattern information etc.) acquired based on the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number may be transmitted.

By analyzing the special figure 2 start ball command transmitted from the main control unit 80 by the sub-control unit 90, whether it is information related to the big hit, which kind of big hit, and which variation pattern etc. can be identified by the sub-controller 90 . Also, in this embodiment, in addition to this, by analyzing the special figure 2 start ball command, whether or not the acquired special figure 2 acquisition random number becomes a big hit when determined in a high probability state, a low probability state It is possible to specify whether or not it becomes a big hit when determined by . As a result, the sub-control unit 90 stores the received special figure 2 start ball command as a hold (production hold information), pre-determines the production hold information at a specific timing, and determines whether it is correct or not in a low probability state. It is possible to determine whether or not performance suspension information determined to be a big hit is stored in .

In addition, from the viewpoint of fraud prevention, the random number for determining whether the special symbol is right or wrong among the acquired random numbers read in S316 is not sent to the sub-control unit as it is, and the value of the other random number counter for determining the jackpot type (jackpot Random number for type determination), information indicating the value of the variation pattern random number counter (variation pattern random number), and information indicating the result of prior determination Generate command data as a special figure 2 start ball command, can be set.

Next, in S319, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in special figure 1 has increased by "1" in the same manner as in the processing relating to special figure 2 described above (S319). Then, when it is determined that the number of special figure 1 reserved balls has increased by "1" (YES in S319), the process proceeds to S320. This corresponds to the case where "1" is added to the special figure 1 reserved ball number at S311 in the starting hole sensor detection process (S204) based on the game ball entering the first starting hole. On the other hand, in S319, when it is determined that the number of Toku-zu 1 reserved balls has not increased (NO in S319), this process is finished as it is.

In S320, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S320), and if it is determined that the time saving flag is ON, that is, in the high base state (YES in S320), this processing ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the time saving flag is OFF in S320, that is, it is in the low base state (NO in S320), the processing related to the prior determination after S321 is performed.

The processing of S321 to S323 is to perform the same processing as the above-described S316 to S318 for the special figure 1. That is, the latest acquisition random number (acquisition information) acquired in the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312) in the starting entrance sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit (S321), Pre-judgment is performed for this read acquired random value (S322). Then, the command data including the game information related to this prior determination is generated as a special figure 1 starting entry command, and the command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S323). It should be noted that the prior determination of S322 (suspended prefetch) is performed prior to the validity determination (S1603, S1609) in the special figure 1 validity determination process (S1207) described later.

Here, in the high base state, the opening extension function that increases the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 is operating, and the judgment of special figure 2 (see FIG. 8 (B)) is likely to be performed. It's becoming Also, in this embodiment, digestion of the special figure 2 reservation (variation display of the second special symbol) is executed with priority over digestion of the special figure 1 reservation (variation display of the first special symbol), as will be described later. . From this, in this embodiment, pre-determination (special figure 1 pre-determination) related to special figure 1 reservation is performed in a low base state where the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is mainly performed, special figure 2 reservation Regarding the prior determination (special figure 2 prior determination), it is supposed to be performed regardless of whether it is a low base state or a high base state. In addition, in the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, as will be described later, it is controlled to a low probability low base state during the jackpot game, but the game ball enters the first start port 20 during the jackpot game. Even if the number of FIG. 1 pending balls increases by "1", the processing of S321 to S323 (special figure 1 pre-determination processing) is not performed.

[Normal figure action processing]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal pattern operation process (S207) shown in FIG. 14 following the starting ball entry game process (S206). In the general pattern operation processing (S207), the processing related to the normal symbol display 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four stages, and the general pattern operation statuses "1" to "4" are assigned to each of these stages. Then, when the general pattern operation status is "1" (YES in S401), the normal symbol standby process (S402) is performed, and when the general pattern operation status is "2" (NO in S401, S403 YES), normal design fluctuation process (S404) is performed, and when the normal pattern operation status is "3" (NO at S401 and S403, YES at S405), normal design confirmation processing (S406) is performed , When the normal figure operation status is "4" (NO in all of S401, S403, S405), normal electric accessory processing (S407) is performed. In addition, the general figure operation status is "1" in the initial setting.

[Normal symbol standby process]
As shown in FIG. 15, in the normal design waiting process (S402), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the normal design is "0" (S501), and if "0" (YES in S501) , terminate the process. On the other hand, if it is not "0" (NO in S501), the normal symbol suitability determination process, which will be described later, is performed (S502), and then the normal symbol variation pattern selection process is performed (S503).

In the normal design variation pattern selection process (S503), referring to the normal design variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. Choose a pattern. On the other hand, if the game state is a non-time-saving state, a normal design variation pattern in which the normal design variation time is 30 seconds is selected. After completing the normal design variation pattern selection process (S503), the normal design random number shift process (S504) described later is performed, then the normal design variation start process (S505) is performed, and this process is completed.

In normal design fluctuation start processing (S505), normal design fluctuation display is started based on the normal design fluctuation pattern selected in S503, and the normal operation status is set to "2". In addition, in the normal design fluctuation start process (S505), in order to inform the sub-control board 90 of the normal design fluctuation start, a normal design fluctuation start command is set.

[Normal symbol suitability determination process]
As shown in FIG. 16, in the normal symbol validity determination process (S502), first, the value of the normal symbol validity determination random number counter (label-TRND-H) stored in the normal symbol retention storage unit is read out (S601). Next, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (that is, whether or not the game state is the time saving state) (S602). In S602, if it is determined that the time saving flag is ON, that is, the time saving state (YES in S602), the table for the time saving state out of the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. 8 (C) (hit determination value is " 0” to “239”), it is determined whether or not it is a hit (S604), and the process proceeds to S605. That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the read random number counter for judging normal symbol validity (label -TRND-H) matches any of the hit judgment values. On the other hand, in S602, the time saving flag is not ON, that is, if it is determined that it is in the non-time saving state (NO in S602), the table for the non-time saving state out of the normal symbol per determination table shown in FIG. 8 (C) (hit Based on the judgment value "0", "1"), it is judged whether or not it is a hit (S603), and the process proceeds to S605. Then, in S605, it is determined whether or not the result of the general pattern right or wrong determination (S603, S604) is a hit (S605), and if it is determined that it is not a hit (missing) (NO in S605 ), determine the off normal symbol (normal off symbol) to be stopped and displayed (S606), and finish this process. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is a hit (per normal pattern) in S605 (YES in S605), the normal pattern (per pattern per normal pattern) to be stopped and displayed is determined (S607), and the flag per normal pattern is turned ON (S608 ), the process ends.

[Normal symbol random number shift process]
As shown in FIG. 17, in the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), first, the number of normal symbol reserved balls is decremented by 1 (S701). Next, the storage location of each general map reservation in the general map reservation storage unit is shifted by one from the current position to the read side (S702). Then, the address space, which is the storage location of the highest reserved memory in the normal pattern reservation storage unit, is emptied ("0"), that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth normal pattern reservation is cleared to 0 (S703 ), the process ends. In this way, the reserves are digested in the order of reserves.

[Processing during normal symbol fluctuation]
As shown in FIG. 18, in the process during normal design fluctuation (S404), first, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal design has passed (S801), and if it has not passed (NO in S801), this process is finished. . On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S801), the normal symbol fluctuation stop command is set (S802), and the general pattern operation status is set to "3" (S803). Then, other processing such as stopping the variable display of normal symbols with the display result (hitting normal symbols or losing normal symbols) according to the determination result of the random number for determining whether the normal symbols are correct is performed (S804), and this processing is executed. Finish.

[Normal design confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 19, in the normal design determination process (S406), first, it is determined whether or not the normal pattern per flag is ON (S901). If the normal pattern per flag is not ON (NO in S901), the normal pattern operation status is set to "1" (S905), and this process is finished. On the other hand, if the normal figure hit flag is ON (YES in S901), then it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON, that is, whether it is in the time saving state (S902). Then, if it is in the time saving state (YES in S902), the opening pattern in the time saving state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second start port 21) (S903). The opening pattern in the time saving state is, as described above, an opening pattern in which opening for 2.0 seconds is repeated three times. Therefore, "3" is set to the second starting port open counter that counts the number of times the second starting port 21 is opened.

On the other hand, if it is in the non-time-saving state (NO in S902), the open pattern during the non-time-saving state is set as the open pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second start port 21) (S906). The open pattern in the non-time saving state is, as described above, an open pattern that opens once for 0.2 seconds. Therefore, "1" is set to the second starting port open counter. Then, following the setting of the open pattern (S903, S906), the general pattern operation status is set to "4" (S904), and this process ends.

[Normal electric accessory processing]
As shown in FIG. 20, in normal electric accessary product processing (S407), first, it is determined whether or not the end flag per normal pattern is ON (S1001). Ordinary figure per end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second start port 21 has ended in the auxiliary game executed as a hit.

If the normal pattern per end flag is not ON (NO in S1001), it is determined whether or not the second starting port 21 is open (S1002). If it is not open (NO in S1002), it is determined whether or not the time (timing) for opening the second starting port 21 has arrived (S1003). If so (YES in S1003), the second starting port 21 is opened (S1004), and this process ends. On the other hand, if the second starting port 21 is open (YES in S1002), whether or not the time (timing) to close the second starting port 21 has come (S1005), if it has not reached (NO at S1005), the process is finished, and if it has reached (YES at S1005), the second start port 21 is closed (closed ) (S1006).

Then, following the closing process of the second starting port 21 (S1006), the value of the second starting port open counter is decremented by 1 (S1007), and it is determined whether or not the value of the second starting port open counter is "0". (S1008). If it is not "0" (NO in S1008), the process ends as it is to open the second starting port 21 again. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S1008), the normal pattern per end process for ending the auxiliary game is performed (S1009), the normal pattern per end flag is set (S1010), and this processing is finished. In addition, the second start opening counter becomes "0" when the opening of the second start opening 21 (opening operation of the movable member 23) is performed three times if it is in the time saving state, and if it is in the non time saving state When the second starting port 21 is opened once, it becomes "0".

On the other hand, if it is determined that the end flag per normal pattern is ON in S1001 (YES in S1001), the opening operation of the second starting port 21 the number of times set in S903 or S906 has ended. Along with turning off the end flag per figure (S1011), turning off the per per normal flag (S1012), setting the normal per figure operation status to "1" (S1013), and ending this process. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the normal symbol standby process (S402) is executed again as the normal symbol operation process (S206).

[Special figure action processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special figure operation process (S207) following the normal figure operation process (S206). As shown in FIG. 21, in the special figure operation process (S207), the processing relating to the special symbol display 41 and the big winning device (first big winning device 31 and second big winning device 36) is divided into five stages. Special figure operation status "1" to "5" are assigned to each stage. Then, when the special figure operation status is "1" (YES in S1101), the special symbol standby process (S1102) is performed, and when the special figure operation status is "2" (NO in S1101, S1103 YES), perform special symbol fluctuation processing (S1104), and if the special symbol operation status is "3" (NO in both S1101 and S1103, YES in S1105), perform special symbol determination processing (S1106) , If the special figure operation status is "4" (NO in S1101, S1103, S1105 respectively, YES in S1107), special electric auditors processing 1 as a jackpot game (S1108) is performed, and the special figure operation status is When it is "5" (NO in all of S1101, S1103, S1105 and S1107), a special electric accessary product process 2 (S1109) as a small winning game is performed. In addition, the special figure operation status is "1" in the initial setting.

[Special symbol standby process]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the special symbol standby process (S1102), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls (that is, the number of special figure 2 reserved balls) of the second starting port 21 is "0" (S1201). . If the number of special figures 2 reserved balls is "0" (YES in S1201), that is, if there is no storage of the random number counter value acquired based on the entry to the second start port 21, the first start It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls of special figure 1) is "0" (S1206). Then, if the number of special-figure 1 reserved balls is also "0" (YES in S1206), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value acquired based on the entry to the first start port 20, the image It is determined whether or not the standby screen (not shown) is being displayed on the display device 7 (display screen 7a) (S1211), and if it is being displayed (YES at S1211), special symbol standby processing (S1102) When finished, if it is not being displayed (NO in S1211), standby screen setting processing is executed to display the standby screen (S1212).

In the standby screen, the variable display of special symbols (identification information) can be executed (started), but the variable display is not executed (started) (also referred to as "variation stop state") for a predetermined time (for example, 20 seconds to 30 seconds) is displayed (a so-called demo screen for customer waiting). In the standby screen setting process (S1212), when the fluctuation stop state continues for a predetermined time (that is, when the standby screen display start condition is met), a standby screen designation command for displaying the standby screen on the image display device 7 is stored in the RAM. Set to output buffer. The set standby screen designation command is transmitted to the sub control board 90 by output processing (S201).

If it is determined in S1201 that the number of special 2 reserved balls is not "0" (NO in S1201), that is, there is one or more stored random number counter values acquired based on the ball entering the second start port 21. In the case, special figure 2 validity determination processing (S1202) described later, special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing (S1203), special figure 2 random number shift processing (S1204), special figure 2 variation start processing (S1205) are performed in this order . Also, if the number of special 2 reserved balls is "0" but the number of special 1 reserved balls is not "0" (YES in S1201, NO in S1206), that is, the random number counter value related to the second start port 21 Although there is no memory, if there is one or more memories of the random number counter value acquired based on the entry to the first starting port 20, special figure 1 validity determination processing (S1207) described later, special figure 1 fluctuation Pattern selection process (S1208), special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) are performed in this order. Thus, in this embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol based on the first special figure reservation is performed only when the number of special figure 2 reservation balls is "0" (YES in S1201). That is, digestion of the second special symbol reservation (variation display of the second special symbol) is executed with priority over digestion of the first special symbol reservation (variation display of the first special symbol). In this embodiment, the win/loss determination based on the second special figure reservation is more likely to result in a big hit with a large profit for the player than the win/loss determination based on the first special figure reservation (Fig. 8 (B )).

[Special figure 2 suitability determination process]
As shown in FIG. 23, in the special figure 2 propriety determination process (S1202), first, as a determination value, the lowest area of the special figure reservation storage unit of the RAM (that is, the RAM corresponding to the first of the second special figure reservation area) (the oldest memory) read out the value (label-TRND-A) of the special symbol propriety determination random number counter (S1301). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not the state is a high probability state (S1302). Then, if it is not a high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, if it is a normal state, the normal state hit determination table (see FIG. 8A) , "397"), a decision is made (S1303). On the other hand, if it is in a high probability state (YES in S1302), the winning judgment is performed based on the big hit judgment table for the high probability state among the hit judgment tables (see FIG. 8A) (S1309). In the high-probability state jackpot determination table, the jackpot determination values are "3", "53", "113", "173", "227", "281", "337", "397", "449", It is called "503".

If it is determined that the result of the success/failure determination (S1303, S1309) is a big hit (YES in S1304), the value of the random number counter for determining the type of big win (label-TRND-AS) is read, and the big hit shown in FIG. 8(B) The jackpot type is determined based on the type determination table (S1310), the jackpot pattern is determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (S1311), the jackpot flag is turned on (S1312), and the process is finished. It should be noted that, in the case of the success or failure determination related to the first special symbol, the jackpot type is determined using the first special symbol jackpot type determination table, and in the case of the success or failure determination related to the second special symbol, for the second special symbol The jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table. And, if it is determined to be a big hit in the judgment of the first special symbol (special figure 1), it will be one of the 15R first big hit, the 15R second big hit and the 2R fourth big hit, and the second special symbol (special figure 2 ), it is determined as a 15R 5th or 15R 6th jackpot (see FIG. 8(B)).

Corresponding to this, in this embodiment, as a jackpot flag, a long hit flag that is turned ON when the jackpot type is the 15R first jackpot, the 15R second jackpot, the 15R fifth jackpot or the 15R sixth jackpot. And, it is provided with a short hit flag that is turned ON when it is the 2R fourth big hit. Then, when the 2R fourth big win is achieved and the short win flag is turned ON, the 2R lamp (see FIG. 4) of the round indicator 45 lights up at the timing when the 2R fourth big win symbol is displayed. be done. Specifically, the display mode is such as "2R▴15RΔ" (for example, ▲: lights on, Δ: lights off). In addition, when any of the 15R first big win, the 15R second big win, the 15R fifth big win and the 15R fifth big win and the big win flag is turned ON, the 15R lamp is displayed at the timing when the corresponding big win pattern is confirmed and displayed. (see FIG. 4) is lit up. Specifically, it becomes a display mode like "2RΔ15R▴".

Here, the big hit judgment (special symbol success or failure judgment) and the big hit type determination judgment may be called "judgment", respectively, and even if it is called "judgment" including which big hit pattern is determined by judging the big hit. good. These results may also be called "determination results".

On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the success/failure determination (S1303, S1309) is not a big hit (NO in S1304), it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (S1305). That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the special symbol propriety determination random number counter (label-TRND-A) matches any of the small hit determination values "101" to "105" (FIG. 8 (A) ). Then, when it is determined that it is not a small hit (NO in S1305), the off pattern is determined (S1308), and this process is finished. That is, if the result of the success/failure determination (S1303, S1309) is neither a big hit nor a small hit, the result is a loss. On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the small hit determination (S1305) is a small hit (YES in S1305), the small hit pattern is determined (S1306), the small hit flag is turned ON (S1307), and this process is finished. . In addition, a random number for determining whether or not the game is a small hit may be provided separately from the random number for judging whether or not the special symbol is appropriate.

It can be said that the game control microcomputer 81 that executes the special figure 2 suitability determination process (S1202) functions as a "determination means".

[Tokuzu 2 variation pattern selection process]
In the special symbol standby process (S1102), the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1203) next to the special figure 2 propriety determination process (S1202). As shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203), first, it is determined whether the game state is a time saving state (whether the time saving flag is ON) (S1401). . Then, if it is not a time saving state (NO in S1401), that is, if it is a non time saving state, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1402), and if it is ON (YES in S1402), a non time saving state Refer to the middle jackpot table (part corresponding to the non-time saving state and jackpot of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9) to select the fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) ( S1403). It should be noted that once the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined. In addition, in this embodiment, the non-time-saving state medium jackpot table is also divided according to whether the jackpot is a long hit (15R jackpot) or a short hit (2R jackpot) (see FIG. 9). However, this process is a variation pattern selection process for the special figure 2, and there is only the 15R fifth big hit (long hit) in the big hit won in the lottery of the special figure 2 (see FIG. 6). Therefore, the part referred to in this process is always the long hit part, and the variation pattern P1 or P2 is selected. In addition, the table for big hits in non-time saving state does not need to be divided into the object for long hits, and the object for short hits. This is the same for the table for big hits in the time saving state, which will be described later.

On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1402), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1405). Then, if the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1405), refer to the non-time saving state medium and small hit table (the part corresponding to the non-time saving state and small hit of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9), and change A variation pattern is selected based on the pattern random number counter value (S1409). Specifically, the variation pattern P4 is always selected in this embodiment.

Also, if the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1405), it means that it is neither a big hit nor a small hit, and in this case, whether the number of reserved second special symbols is "1" or "2". It is determined whether or not (S1406). The number of reservations here is the number of memories including the information that determines the variation pattern by this process, so the number of reservations is any value from "1" to "4". Then, in S1406, if it is determined that the number of reservations is "1" or "2" (YES in S1406), the table for the first reservation number in the non-time saving state (non-time saving out of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 state and off and the portion corresponding to the number of held balls "1, 2"), and selects a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1407). In this embodiment, one of the variation patterns P5-P8 is selected.

On the other hand, in S1406, if it is determined that the number of holds is not "1" or "2", that is, "3" or "4" (NO in S1406), the second 9 of the variation pattern table shown in Figure 9, the part corresponding to the non-time saving state and off and the number of retained balls "3, 4"), and the variation pattern based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1). Select (S1408). In this embodiment, one of the variation patterns P9-P12 is selected. Here, the first pending number deviation table in the non-time saving state is set to have a higher possibility of selecting a variation pattern of a relatively long time variation time than the second pending number deviation table. Also, the shortest selectable fluctuation time (12000 ms) is set to be longer than that of the table for the second pending number deviation (4000 ms). In other words, when it comes off, the function of shortening variation according to the number of reserved balls works, and when the number of reserved balls of special symbols is "3" or "4", the number of reserved balls of special symbols is A variation pattern with a shorter variation time than when the value is 1 or 2 is selected.

In addition, in the aforementioned S1401, when it is determined that the gaming state is the time saving state (YES in S1401), it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1410 in FIG. 25). Then, when it is determined that the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1410), the table for the jackpot in the time saving state (the part corresponding to the time saving state and the jackpot in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9) is referred to, and the fluctuation pattern A variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1411). As described above, this process is a variation pattern selection process for the special figure 2, and since there is only a 15R fifth big hit (long hit) in the big hit won in the lottery of the special figure 2 (see FIG. 6 See), in S1411, the variation pattern P13 or P14 corresponding to the long hit is selected.

On the other hand, if it is determined at S1410 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO at S1410), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1412). Then, if the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1412), referring to the time saving state medium and small hitting table (the part corresponding to the time saving state and small hit of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9), the variation pattern random number A variation pattern is selected based on the counter value (S1416). Specifically, the variation pattern P16 is always selected in this embodiment.

Also, if it is determined that the small hit flag is not ON in S1412 (NO in S1412), that is, if it is out, it is determined whether or not the number of pending second special symbols is "1" (S1413). The number of reservations referred to here is also the same as described above, and the number of reservations is any value from "1" to "4". Then, when it is determined that the number of reservations is "1" (YES in S1413), the table for the third reservation number out of the time saving state (non-time saving state and out of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 and the number of reserved balls " 1”) to select a variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1414). In this embodiment, one of the variation patterns P17-P20 is selected. On the other hand, in S1413, if the number of holds is not "1", that is, if it is determined that the number of holds is any of "2" to "4" (NO in S1413), the table for the fourth hold number out of time saving state (The part corresponding to the time saving state and off and the number of held balls "2 to 4" in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9), the variation pattern based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) is selected (S1415). In this embodiment, one of the variation patterns P21-P24 is selected.

In this way, in the variation pattern table during the time saving state (the part corresponding to the time saving state of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9), the function of shortening variation according to the number of held balls when out is the number of held balls "2 ” to “4”. In addition, when a long hit is won among jackpots, a variation pattern with a shorter variation time is more likely to be selected than during the non-time-saving state. That is, the variation pattern table during the time saving state is a table such that the average value of the variation time of the special symbol is shorter than the variation pattern table during the non-time saving state. As a result, in the time saving state, compared to the non-time saving state (normal state), the digestion speed of the special figure reservation is hastened (the game during the time saving progresses quickly).

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, other processing (S1404) shown in FIG. 24 is performed, and this processing ends. It should be noted that, in other processing (S1404), the variation pattern specification command corresponding to the selected variation pattern (variation pattern specification command corresponding to special figure 2) is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set variation pattern designation command is included in a variation start command, which will be described later, and is transmitted to the sub control board 90 by output processing (S201).

[Special figure 2 random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), first, the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is decremented by 1 (S1501). Next, the storage location of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit is one lower side (for example, if the second special figure reservation storage unit consists of an address space corresponding to the address "0000" to "0003", the address "0000" side) (S1502). Then, set "0" to the highest address space of the second special figure reservation storage unit, that is, (if stored up to the upper limit number) RAM area corresponding to the fourth of the second special figure reservation is cleared to 0 (S1503), and this processing ends.

After executing the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) in the special symbol standby process (S1102) shown in FIG. 22 is performed. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205), the special figure operation status is set to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is started.

Also, in the special symbol standby process (S1102) in FIG. 22, when the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is "0" and the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is not "0" (YES in S1201, NO in S1206) To, special figure 1 propriety determination processing (S1207), special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing (S1208), special figure 1 random number shift processing (S1209), special figure 1 variation start processing (S1210) are performed in this order.

[Special figure 1 suitability determination process]
As shown in FIG. 27, in the special figure 1 validity determination process (S1207), the process (S1601 to S1612) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 validity determination process (S1202) shown in FIG. Therefore, detailed description of this process is omitted.

However, since this process is a process related to the special figure 1, in S1601, it is stored in the lowest area of the first special figure reservation storage unit in the RAM (that is, the RAM area corresponding to the first one of the first special figure reservation) Read out the random number counter value (label-TRND-A) for special symbol suitability determination. In addition, in the determination of the type of jackpot in S1610, there is a possibility that it is determined to be any of the 15R first jackpot, the 15R second jackpot, the 15R third jackpot, and the 2R fourth jackpot (see FIG. 8B). As shown in the column of the first special symbol (special figure 1) in FIG. 8(B), the allocation rate of each jackpot is 40% for the 15R first jackpot, 20% for the 15R second jackpot, and 15R third jackpot. is 30%, and the 2R fourth jackpot is 10%. When it is determined that the big hit is any of the 15R first big hit, the 15R second big hit and the 15R third big hit, the long hit flag is turned ON as the big hit flag in S1612. On the other hand, when it is determined to be the 2R fourth big hit, the short hit flag is turned ON as the big hit flag in S1612.

It can be said that the microcomputer 81 for game control which performs a special figure 1 propriety determination process (S1207) functions as a "determination means."

[Special figure 1 variation pattern selection process]
As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1208), the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203) shown in FIGS. )I do. Therefore, detailed description of this process is omitted.

However, since this process is a process related to special figure 1, if it is determined that the jackpot flag is ON in S1702 (YES in S1702), the jackpot type is a 15R jackpot (15R first jackpot, 15R second jackpot, 15R jackpot). It is determined whether it is one of the three big hits (S1703). Then, if it is a 15R jackpot (long hit) (YES in S1703), refer to the 15R jackpot table during the non-time saving state (the part corresponding to the non-time saving state and long hit of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9) Then, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1704). Specifically, the variation pattern P1 or P2 is selected.

On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a 15R jackpot in S1703 (NO in S1703), that is, if it is a 2R fourth jackpot (short hit), the table for the 2R jackpot during the non-time saving state (out of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 The part corresponding to the non-time saving state and short hit) is referred to, and the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1706). Specifically, the variation pattern P3 is selected.

Also, in this special figure 1 variation pattern selection process, when it is determined that the big hit flag is ON in S1712 (YES in S1712), the big hit type is 15R big hit (15R first big hit, 15R second big hit, 15R third big hit ) is determined (S1713). And, if it is a 15R jackpot (long hit) (YES in S1713), refer to the table for the 15R jackpot during the time saving state (the part corresponding to the time saving state and long hit of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9) , a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1714). Specifically, the variation pattern P13 or P14 is selected.

On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a 15R big hit in S1713 (NO in S1713), that is, if it is a 2R fourth big hit (short hit), the table for the 2R big hit in the time saving state (time saving of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9) The part corresponding to the state and short hit) is referred to, and the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1715). Specifically, the variation pattern P15 is selected.

After selecting the variation pattern in this special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1208), other processes (S1705) are performed to finish this process. In other processing (S1705), the variation pattern specification command corresponding to the selected variation pattern (variation pattern specification command corresponding to special figure 1) is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set variation pattern designation command is included in a variation start command, which will be described later, and is transmitted to the sub control board 90 by output processing (S201).

[Special figure 1 random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 30, in the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), first, the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is decremented by 1 (S1801). Then, the storage location of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit is shifted to the lower side by one (S1802). Then, set "0" to the highest address space of the first special figure reservation storage unit, that is, (when stored up to the upper limit number) RAM area corresponding to the fourth of the first special figure reservation is cleared to 0 (S1803), and this processing ends.

After executing the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) shown in FIG. 22 is performed. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210), the special figure operation status is set to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is started.

[Processing during special symbol fluctuation]
As shown in FIG. 31, in the special symbol variation process (S1104), first, the special symbol variation time (variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in S1203 or S1208 of FIG. 22, see FIG. 9) has elapsed It is determined whether or not (S1901). Then, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has not passed (NO in S1901), this process is finished. As a result, the variable display of the special symbols is continued.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1901), a fluctuation stop command is set (S1902). Then, it is determined whether or not the probability variable flag is ON (S1903), and if it is ON (YES in S1903), the probability variable counter is subtracted by 1 (S1904), and whether the value of the probability variable counter is "0" (S1905). If it is determined in S1905 that the variable probability counter is "0", the variable probability flag is turned OFF (S1906), and the process proceeds to S1907. On the other hand, if it is determined that the variable probability flag is not ON (NO at S1903), or if it is determined that the variable probability counter is not "0" (NO at S1905), the process proceeds directly to S1907.

In S1907, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1907), and if it is determined that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S1907), the number of fluctuation display times of the special symbols executed during the time saving state is counted. Decrease the value of the time saving counter by 1 (S1908), determine whether the value of the time saving counter is "0" (S1909), and if it is "0" (YES in S1909), turn off the time saving flag ( S1910), and shift to the processing of S1911. Also, if it is determined that the time saving flag is not ON (NO in S1907) or if it is determined that the value of the time saving counter is not "0" (NO in S1909), the process proceeds to S1911 as it is.

In S1911, the special figure operation status is set to "3" (S1911). Then, other processing such as stopping the variable display of the special symbols according to the determination result of the special symbol propriety determination random number and the jackpot type determination random number is performed (S1912), and this processing is finished.

[Special symbol confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 32, in the special symbol determination process (S1106), first, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S2001). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S2001), then it is determined whether the type of jackpot is a 15R jackpot (one of 15R first jackpot, 15R second jackpot, 15R third jackpot, and 15R fifth jackpot). Determine (S2002). Then, if the 15R big hit (that is, if the long-hit flag is ON), the round to be executed during the big hit game (in the mode of opening once per round, one round is from opening to closing of the big winning opening) The value of the round counter that counts the number of times is set to "15", and as the opening pattern of the big winning hole (first big winning hole 30 or second big winning hole 35) (see FIG. 6), 15R first 15R 1st jackpot opening pattern for 15R 2nd jackpot, 15R 2nd jackpot opening pattern for 15R 2nd jackpot, 15R 3rd jackpot opening pattern for 15R 3rd jackpot, 15R 5th jackpot opening pattern If there is, the opening pattern for the 15R fifth big hit is set, and if it is the 15R sixth big hit, the opening pattern for the 15R sixth big hit is set (S2003).

On the other hand, if it is determined in S2002 that it is not the 15R jackpot (that is, if the short hit flag is ON), the jackpot type is the 2R fourth jackpot. The opening pattern for the 2R fourth big win (see FIG. 6) is set as the opening pattern of the winning opening (first big winning opening 30 or second big winning opening 35) (S2004).

After completing the processing of S2003 or S2004, in order to start the jackpot game, the opening command of the jackpot is set (S2005), the opening period of the jackpot game is started (S2006), and the special figure operation status is set to "4". (S2007).

Also, when it is determined that the big hit flag is not ON in S2001 (NO in S2001), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S2008). As a result, if the small-hit flag is ON (YES in S2008), the value of the small-hit open counter for counting the number of openings of the big-hit opening (second big-hit opening 35) during the small-hit game is set to "2". At the same time, an opening pattern for a small win (see FIG. 6) is set as the opening pattern of the big winning opening (second big winning opening 35) (S2009). Then, in order to start the small winning game, set the opening command of the small winning game (S2010), start the opening period of the small winning game (S2011), and set the special figure operation status to "5" (S2012). . In addition, when it is determined that the small hit flag is not ON in S2008 (NO in S2008), neither the big hit game nor the small hit game is started, so the special figure operation status is set to "1" and this processing is finished.

[Special electric accessory processing 1 (jackpot game)]
As shown in FIG. 33, in the special electric auditors processing 1 (S1108), first, it is determined whether the probability variation flag is ON (S2101), and if it is determined to be ON (YES in S2101), the probability variation flag is turned off (S2102). Also, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S2103), and if it is determined to be ON (YES in S2103), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S2104). In other words, during execution of the jackpot game, it is controlled to a low probability state and a non-time saving state. In this embodiment, since it is always in the low base state during the non-time saving state, it is also controlled to the low probability and low base state during execution of the big hit game.

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2105). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that all the jackpots (the first jackpot 30 and the second jackpot 35) have been opened (the jackpot game has ended) in the jackpot game. If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), it is determined whether or not the big winning hole (first big winning hole 30 or second big winning hole 35) is open (S2106). If it is not open (NO in S2106), whether the time (timing) for opening the big winning hole (first big winning hole 30 or second big winning hole 35) has come, that is, the opening time of the big win (opening period) has passed and it is time to start the first round, or the interval time between rounds (interval period) has passed and it is time to start the next round (next opening). Judge (S2107). This is determined based on the big winning opening opening pattern set for each big winning type described above. For example, if it is before the start of the first round, it is determined whether or not it is time to execute the first opening process of the first round after the opening period has ended. Further, if the first round has already started, it is determined whether or not the previous round has ended and the predetermined interval period has ended. In addition, the round may be simply referred to as "R" and may also be referred to as "round game".

If the determination result of S2107 is NO, this processing ends. On the other hand, if the determination result in S2107 is YES, it is determined whether or not the round to be executed corresponds to either the first round or the second round, that is, whether or not it is the V round (S2108). ). This may be determined by using the value of a round counter for each jackpot type, or may be determined by providing a round counter for counting the number of rounds to be executed separately. If the round to be executed is not the V round (NO in S2108), that is, if it is any of the 3rd to 15th rounds, the process proceeds to S2110, and the opening pattern according to the type of jackpot (see FIG. 6) is followed. The first big prize winning device 31 is operated to open the first big prize winning port 30. - 特許庁On the other hand, when it is determined that the round to be executed is the V round (1st round or 2nd round) (YES in S2108), the V effective period setting process (S2109) is performed, and then the process of S2110 is performed, and the big hit is achieved. The second big winning device 36 is operated to open the second big winning port 35 according to the opening pattern (see FIG. 6) corresponding to the type of the game. Also, when opening the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35), that is, when starting a round, a round start command for the corresponding round is set. For example, a round start command that can specify the round to be started is set, such as "1R start command" for the start of the first round and "2R start command" for the start of the second round. The set round start command is transmitted to the sub-controller 90 by the output process of S201.

In the V valid period setting process (S2109), a specific area is set for several seconds during the opening of the second large winning opening 35 and after the closing of the second large winning opening 35 in the V round (1st round or 2nd round in this embodiment). A period (also referred to as "effective period" or "first period") is set during which detection of a game ball by the sensor 39a is determined to be effective. In addition, in the present embodiment, the period other than this (including when the small hit or when the special game is not executed) is the period ("invalid period" or " (also referred to as “second period”). Here, determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is valid means that the V flag is turned ON based on the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a (S2401 to S2401 of the specific area sensor detection process to be described later). See S2403), and determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalid means that the V flag is not turned ON even if the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a. .

Here, at the timing when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a and the V flag is turned ON, the game state display 46 is set to a predetermined display mode, and the game state after the big win game is ended becomes a high probability state. to be notified. Specifically, the gaming state display 46 is composed of three LEDs "a1a2a3". In this embodiment, in the normal state (low-probability state), the display mode is "a1□a2□a3□" (eg, □: off, ▪: on). Further, when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the jackpot game and the V flag is turned ON, the display mode of "a1, a2, a3," is set. Then, when the jackpot game ends and the game state is set to the high probability state, the display mode is set to "a1□a2□a3□". In addition, the lighting control timing of the gaming state indicator 46 is not limited to such timing, and during the jackpot game, even if the game ball passes through the specific area, the display mode remains "a1□a2□a3□". , the display mode may be "a1, a2, a3," at the timing of shifting to the high probability state after the end of the jackpot game, and "a1, a2, a3," at the timing of shifting from the high probability state to the low probability state. .

That is, in the specific area sensor detection process (S208) described later, the V flag is turned ON only when the V passage (passage of the game ball to the specific area 39) during the V valid period is detected, and the V flag is turned ON outside the V valid period (V invalid period) The V flag is not turned ON when the V passage is detected in the middle). In addition, when the V flag is ON, the variable probability flag is turned ON, that is, the game state after the big hit game is set to the high probability state (see the game state setting process described later). By doing so, the V flag is prevented from being turned ON based on V passing by fraudulent act, that is, it is prevented from being illegally set to a high probability state.

In addition, if there is a V pass in the V round (1st or 2nd round) of the big win game, the game state after the end of the big win game is set to a high probability state, and even if there is a V pass during the small win game, If the game state before the small winning game is a normal state, the game state after the small winning game is also normal state, and if the game state before the small winning game is a high probability state, after the small winning game is finished. The game state is also set to a high probability state. In other words, before and after the small winning game, the success/failure determination probability is not changed.

In addition, in the present embodiment, in the V effective period setting process (S2109), even when the 15R second and third jackpot However, as another aspect, in the case of the 15R second and third jackpots, the first period may not be set in the V round. That is, in the case of the 15R second and third jackpots, the V round may be set to the second period. 15R In the jackpot game related to the second and third jackpots, the opening time of the second jackpot 35 is set to a very short time of 0.1 second, so the game ball enters the second jackpot 35. Although the possibility is extremely low, if the second period is set, the V flag will not be turned ON even if the ball hits the ball. As a result, it is possible to prevent the V flag from being turned on illegally, or from being turned on due to a rare ball entry. In this embodiment, the 1st round and the 2nd round are defined as V rounds, and the detection of game balls by the specific area sensor 39a is effective in the V rounds, but the location of the V rounds is not limited to this.

If it is determined in S2106 that the big winning hole (first big winning hole 30 or second big winning hole 35) is open (YES in S2106), the number of balls entering the big winning hole in that round is the specified maximum. It is determined whether or not the number of hit balls (10 per round in this embodiment) has been reached (S2111). If the specified number of balls has not been entered (NO in S2111), whether or not the time (timing) to close the big prize gate has come, that is, the predetermined opening time after opening the big prize gate (see FIG. 6) (S2112). Then, if the opening time of the big winning opening has not passed (NO in S2112), this process is finished.

On the other hand, if the specified number of balls has been entered (YES in S2111), or if the opening time of the big winning opening has passed (YES in S2112), one of the two round end conditions is met. If so, the big winning opening (first big winning opening 30 or second big winning opening 35) is closed (S2113). Then, the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2114), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is "0" (S2115). If it is determined not to be "0" (NO in S2115), the process ends to start the next round. Also, when closing the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35), that is, when ending the round, the round end command of the corresponding round is set. For example, a round end command capable of specifying the round to end is set, such as "1R end command" for the end of the first round and "2R end command" for the end of the second round. The set round end command is transmitted to the sub-controller 90 by the output processing of S201. It should be noted that the round end command is transmitted when the round ends except for the final round of the jackpot game, that is, when it is determined in S2115 that the value of the round counter is not "0". For example, if the number of rounds of the jackpot game to be executed is 15R jackpot game, the round end command is transmitted until the end of 14R, but is not transmitted at the end of 15R. This is because an ending command to be set in the process of S2116, which will be described later, is transmitted at the end of the final round.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the round counter is "0" (YES in S2115), as a jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game, a jackpot ending command is set (S2116), and a jackpot ending period is started. (S2117). Then, a jackpot end flag is set (S2118), and this process is finished. The round counter becomes "0" when the large winning opening is opened 15 times in the case of a long hit (15R jackpot), and the opening of the big winning opening is performed twice in the case of a short hit (2R jackpot). It becomes "0" when executed.

Also, when it is determined that the jackpot end flag is ON in S2105 (YES in S2105), since the final round has ended, it is determined whether or not the jackpot ending period (ending time) has passed (S2119). , has not elapsed (NO in S2119), this processing ends. On the other hand, if the ending period (ending time) has passed (YES in S2119), after turning OFF the jackpot end flag (S2120), the later-described game state setting process (S2121) is performed. Then, the jackpot flag is turned OFF (S2122), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2123), and this process is finished. As a result, in the next interrupt processing, the special symbol standby processing (S1102) is executed again as the special symbol operation processing (S207). It can be said that the game control microcomputer 81 that executes the above special electric accessory processing 1 (S1108) functions as a "special game execution means".

[Game state setting process]
As shown in FIG. 34, in the game state setting process (S2121), first, it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S2201). If the V flag is ON (YES in S2201), turn on the probability variation flag (S2202), set the probability variation counter to "100" (S2203), turn the V flag OFF (S2204), and process S2205 transition to On the other hand, when the V flag is not ON (it is OFF) (NO in S2201), the process proceeds to S2205 without turning ON the variable probability flag. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is determined whether or not the game state after the big win game is set to the high probability state based on whether or not the V flag is ON in the game state setting process. .

In S2205, it is determined whether or not the finished jackpot game (jackpot game executed this time) is a 15R jackpot. Then, if it is determined to be a 15R big hit (YES at S2205), it is determined whether or not the 15R big hit is the 15R third big hit (S2206), and if it is a 15R third big hit (YES at S2206), that is the case. After finishing the process, if it is not the 15R 3rd jackpot, that is, if it is one of the 15R 1st, 2nd and 5th jackpots (NO in S2206), the time saving flag is turned ON (S2207), and the time saving counter is set to "100" ” is set (S2208), and this processing ends. Here, if the current jackpot game relates to the 15R first jackpot or the 15R fifth jackpot, the game ball passes through the specific area 39 (V passage) during the jackpot game, and the V flag is turned ON. Since it should be there (YES in S2201), the game state after the end of the big hit game in this case becomes a high probability high base state. Also, if the current jackpot game is related to the 15R second jackpot, the V flag should not be turned ON during the jackpot game (NO in S2201), so after the jackpot game ends in this case The game state of becomes a low certainty high base state. Also, if the current jackpot game is related to the 15R third jackpot, the V flag should not be turned ON during the jackpot game (NO in S2201), so after the jackpot game ends in this case The game state of becomes a low probability low base state.

On the other hand, in S2205, when it is determined that the finished jackpot game (jackpot game executed this time) is not the 15R jackpot, that is, the 2R fourth jackpot (NO in S2205), the game state before the start of this jackpot game, namely It is determined whether or not the gaming state when the 2R fourth big hit was in the time saving state (S2209), and if it is determined that it was not in the time saving state (NO in S2209), the time saving flag is turned on without turning it on. Finish processing. As a result, when the V flag is not turned ON in this big hit game (NO in S2201), the game state after the end of the big hit game becomes a low probability low base state, and the V flag is turned ON in this big hit game. In the case (YES in S2201), the game state after the end of the big hit game becomes a high probability low base state.

On the other hand, in S2209, when it is determined that the gaming state when the 2R fourth big hit was the time saving state (YES in S2209), the time saving flag is turned ON (S2207), and "100" is set to the time saving counter. (S2208), and the process ends. As a result, when the V flag does not turn ON in this big hit game (NO in S2201), the game state after the end of the big hit game becomes a low probability high base state, and the V flag turns ON in this big hit game. In the case (YES in S2201), the game state after the end of the big hit game becomes a high probability high base state.

In addition, the high probability high base state, the low probability high base state and the high probability low base state are any of the conditions that the special symbol fluctuates 100 times and that the next big hit occurs. It ends when it is established.

In addition, the processing (S2209) for determining whether or not the game state before the start of the big hit game related to the 2R fourth big hit is the time saving state is performed by checking the operation state of the time saving function and the high base function before and after the big hit game. , to make it the same as the state (condition) when a small hit occurs. If these operating states are different between the case of the 2R fourth big win and the case of a small win, even if it is difficult to recognize which win is the opening pattern of the big winning opening, the subsequent game state (time saving function and This is because depending on the operating state of the high base function, it becomes possible to easily determine which hit is. As a result, the 2R fourth big win and the small win are made difficult to discriminate by the opening pattern of the big prize winning opening, and also by the operating state of the time saving function and the high base generating function after that.

[Special electric accessory processing 2 (small winning game)]
As shown in FIG. 35, in the special electric auditors processing 2 (S1109), first, it is determined whether or not the small hit end flag is ON (S2301). The small-hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second big winning opening 35 has ended in the small-hit game. If the small hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2301), it is determined whether or not the second big winning opening 35 is open (S2302). If it is not open (NO in S2302), whether the time (timing) to open the big winning mouth (first big winning mouth 30 or second big winning mouth 35) has come, that is, the opening time of the small win ( Opening period) has passed and the time has come to start the first opening, or whether the interval time between multiple openings (interval period) has passed and it has reached the time to start the next opening (S2303).

If the judgment result of S2303 is NO, this process is finished as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result of S2303 is YES, the V invalid period setting process (S2304) is performed, then the process of S2305 is performed, and the second big winning hole 35 is opened according to the small hit opening pattern (see FIG. 6). The second big prize winning device 36 is operated so as to make it possible.

In the V invalid period setting process (S2304), the detection of the gaming ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalidated during the opening of the second big winning hole 35 in the small winning game and for several seconds after the closing of the second big winning hole 35. A period (second period) for determination is set. In this embodiment, the period other than the period determined as the valid period in the V valid period setting process (S2109) is set as the invalid period (second period). Therefore, in this V invalid period setting process, it is confirmed whether the valid period is not reached, that is, whether the invalid period is set. Specifically, it is checked whether the V timer, which counts down the elapse of the V effective period, is set to "0" (that is, the state of no effective period). If the V timer is not "0", it is set to "0".

It should be noted that the V timer may be set to "0" without checking whether the V timer is "0", that is, set to a state with no effective period. Thus, even if there is V passage during the small winning game, if the game state before starting the small winning game is the normal state, the game state after finishing the small winning game does not shift to the high probability state. In this embodiment, the period other than the valid period set in the V valid period setting process (S2109) is the invalid period, so the process of S2304 may be omitted.

If it is determined in S2302 that the second large prize winning port 35 is open (YES in S2302), the number of balls entered into the second large prize winning port 35 while being opened twice, that is, the number of balls entered in the two times of opening It is determined whether or not the total number of game balls has reached the specified maximum number of entering balls (10 in this embodiment) (S2306). If the specified number of balls has not been entered (NO in S2306), it is determined whether or not it is time to close the second large prize winning port 35, that is, the predetermined opening time (Fig. 6 See) has passed (S2307). Then, if the opening time of the second big winning hole 35 has not passed (NO in S2307), this processing is finished.

On the other hand, if the number of balls entering the second big prize-winning port 35 during the second opening has reached the specified number of balls (YES in S2306), the second big prize-winning port 35 is closed (S2314). , S2311 to move to small hit end processing. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2307 that the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 has passed (YES in S2307), the second big winning opening 35 is closed (S2308). Then, the value of the open counter for small hits is decremented by 1 (S2309), and it is determined whether or not the value of the open counter for small hits is "0" (S2310). If it is determined that it is not "0" in S2310 (NO in S2310), the next opening will be started, so this process ends. On the other hand, when it determines with it being "0" by S2310 (it is YES by S2310), it transfers to the small hit completion|finish process of S2311.

In S2311, as a small-hit ending process for ending the small-hit game, a small-hit ending command is set (S2311), and a small-hit ending period is started (S2312). Then, a small hit end flag is set (S2313), and this process is finished. It should be noted that the small winning opening counter becomes "0" when the second big winning opening 35 is opened twice.

If it is determined that the small hit end flag is ON in S2301 (YES in S2301), since the opening has been completed twice, it is determined whether the ending period (ending time) of the small hit has passed ( S2315), if it has not passed (NO in S2315), this processing ends. On the other hand, if the ending period (ending time) has passed (YES in S2315), the small hit end flag is turned OFF (S2316), the small hit flag is turned OFF (S2317), and the special figure operation status It is set to "1" (S2318), and this processing ends. As a result, in the next interrupt processing, the special symbol standby processing (S1102) is executed again as the special symbol operation processing (S207).

It should be noted that the variable probability flag and the time saving flag are not switched from ON to OFF at the start of the small winning game. Moreover, when the small hit game ends, the game state setting process (S2121) is not performed. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game state is not changed before and after execution of the small winning game. It can be said that the game control microcomputer 81 that executes the above special electric accessary product processing 2 (S1109) functions as a "small profit special game executing means".

[Specific area sensor detection process]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the specific area sensor detection process (S208) next to the special figure operation process (S207). As shown in FIG. 36, in the specific area sensor detection process (S208), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2401), and when it is determined that there is no detection (NO in S2401). , terminate the process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a (YES in S2401), it is determined whether it is during the V valid period (S2402). The V valid period is a period set in the V valid period setting process (S2109) in the special electric accessory process 1 (S1108) described above. In this embodiment, the V validity period is set in the first round and the second round in the jackpot game.

Also, if it is determined in S2402 that it is in the V valid period (YES in S2402), the V flag is turned ON (S2403), and whether or not the big hit game currently being executed is the 2R big hit (2R fourth big hit) (S2404). Then, if it is determined that it is not a 2R big hit (NO in S2404), that is, if it is a 15R big hit, the 1st V passing command is set (S2405), and this process is finished. On the other hand, if it is determined to be a 2R big hit (YES in S2404), the second V passage command is set (S2406), and this process ends. If it is determined in S2402 that the V valid period is not in effect (NO in S2402), the third V passing command is set without turning ON the V flag (S2407), and this processing ends.

The CPU of the main control board 80 transmits the V passing command set in S2405, S2406 or S2407 to the sub control board 90 at a predetermined timing. Here, the first V passage command is a command for causing the sub-control board 90 to perform notification control of V passage. On the other hand, the 2nd V passage command and the 3rd V passage command are commands for in principle preventing the sub-control board 90 from performing notification control of V passage. The game control microcomputer 81 executes such specific area sensor detection processing (S208) and V effective period setting processing (S2109), thereby providing means (specific region state switching means).

[Processing of number of pending balls]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the specific area sensor detection process (S208) and then the pending ball number process (S209). As shown in FIG. 37, in the reserved ball number processing (S209), first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number, the special figure 2 reserved ball number and the normal symbol reserved ball number stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 are read ( S2501). Then, the data of the number of reserved balls (the number of reserved balls command for transmitting the information of the number of reserved balls to the sub control board 90, etc.) is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2502). The data related to the number of pending balls (number of pending balls command) is output by the output process (S201) in the next interrupt process (S105), and the data related to the number of pending balls (number of pending balls command) is output for each interrupt process. to the output buffer (S2502) and output processing (S201) are sequentially performed.

When the sub-control unit 90 that has received the reserved ball number command determines that the number of special-figure reserved balls has increased or decreased based on the received reserved ball number command, accordingly, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is produced. The display contents of the pending display areas (first effect pending display area 9c, second effect pending display area 9d) are updated. Specifically, for example, when the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is increased by 1 from "3" to "4", the first effect reservation 9a corresponding to the increased number of special figure 1 reserved balls "4" It is additionally displayed in the first effect pending display area 9c. Also, when the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is reduced by 1 from "2" to "1" (that is, when the first special figure reservation is digested), the left end of the first effect reservation display area 9c (special figure 1 reservation The location corresponding to the number of balls "1", see FIG. 3) is erased, or moved to the variable suspension display area (not shown) and displayed. , the first effect suspension 9a displayed in the first effect suspension display area 9c is moved (shifted) by one to the left. On the other hand, the display content of the second effect reservation 9b (second special figure reservation) can be updated in the same manner as the first effect reservation 9a (first special figure reservation).

In addition, regarding the data of the number of special reserved balls when the number of special reserved balls is added, that is, the data of the number of special reserved balls associated with the occurrence of the start ball (start winning), the above-mentioned start ball command Alternatively, the number of reserved balls command indicating the number of special reserved balls after the addition (after starting entering ball) may be set in the output buffer together with the starting entering ball command. In addition, regarding the data of the number of reserved balls when the number of reserved balls is subtracted, that is, the data of the number of reserved balls associated with the start of fluctuation of special symbols (digestion of special reserved balls), the above-mentioned fluctuation start command It may be set in the output buffer together with the fluctuation start command including or holding number of balls command indicating the number of special figure holding balls after subtraction (after special figure holding digestion).

[Power off monitoring process]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a power interruption monitoring process (S210) following the pending ball number process (S209). As shown in FIG. 38, in the power-off monitoring process (S210), first, it is determined whether or not a power-off signal is input (S2601), and if there is no input (NO in S2601), the process ends. On the other hand, if there is a power-off signal input (YES in S2601), the current state of the gaming machine etc.) is stored in the RAM (S2602), the power-off flag is turned ON (S2603), and then loop processing is performed without returning to the interrupt processing (S105).

[Production control]
Next, the operation of the production control microcomputer 91 (control processing by the sub-control section) will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 39 to 47. FIG. Note that the counter, flag, status, buffer, timer, etc. shown in the operation description of the production control microcomputer 91 below are provided in the RAM of the sub control board 90 .

[Sub-control main processing]
The effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub control board 90 reads and executes the sub control main processing program shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main processing, CPU initialization processing is first performed (S4001). In CPU initialization processing (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) setting, various flags, status and counter resetting are performed.

Next, in S4002, it is determined whether or not the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub control board 90 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to S4004 without initializing the RAM of the sub-control board 90 . That is, if the power-off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM are not normal even if the power-off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized. If the power-off signal is turned ON but the contents of the RAM are maintained normally (YES in S4002), the RAM is not initialized. Initializing the RAM resets the values of various flags, statuses and counters.

It should be noted that the processing of S4001 to S4003 is executed only once after power is turned on (when the power is turned on), and is not executed thereafter. In this embodiment, the performance control microcomputer 91 also performs the same processing as the power interruption monitoring processing (S210) by the game control microcomputer 81 shown in FIG. When it becomes, the data concerning the production control at that time is stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 . That is, the data related to the effect control at the time of power failure such as power failure is backed up. For this reason, when the power is turned on after recovery from a power failure such as a power failure (at the time of power failure recovery), unless the initialization of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 (S4003) is performed, the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 91 The state of returns to the state before the power failure occurred.

Following the processing of S4003, interrupts are prohibited (S4004), and random number seed update processing is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. The updated random number counter value is sequentially stored in a predetermined update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub control board 90 . In addition, the random number for determining the effect includes the random number for determining the variable effect that determines the mode (variable effect pattern) of the effect pattern game effect to be executed, the random number for determining the previous notice effect that determines the previous notice effect, and the effect pattern determination that determines the effect pattern. There are random numbers for use. The random number update method can be the same method as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Instead of adding 1 to the random value at the time of updating, it is also possible to add 2 at a time. The effect determination random number is acquired at a predetermined timing. As this timing, for example, when a control signal (starting ball command) is sent from the main control board 80 to notify that there is a starting ball, or when the main control board 80 sends a control signal ( When a variation start command) is transmitted, or when determining a variation effect pattern described later, etc., can be performed. The storage location of the obtained effect determination random number is a predetermined random number counter value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub control board 90 .

After random number seed update processing (S4005), command transmission processing is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process (S4006), various commands (control signals) stored in the output buffer (also referred to as "sub output buffer") in the RAM of the sub control board 90 are sent to the image control board 100 and the audio control board. 106 and the lamp control board 107 . Each control board (each control unit) that has received the command uses various production devices (image display device 7, speaker 67, board lamp 5, frame lamp 66, movable decorative member 14, etc.) according to the received command to perform various perform the performance.

After command transmission processing (S4006), interrupts are permitted (S4007), and thereafter S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 2 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) can be executed. By executing these control processes, it becomes possible to control various effects (effect control) using the image display device 7 (display screen 7a), the movable decorative member 14, the speaker 67, the decorative lamp, and the like.

[Receive interrupt processing]
As shown in FIG. 40, in the reception interrupt process (S4008), whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is the external INT input of the effect control microcomputer 91. It is determined whether or not input has been made to the part (S4101). Then, if it is determined that the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S4101), this processing ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the strobe signal is ON (YES in S4101), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (S4102), and this processing ends. This reception interrupt process (S4008) is a process that is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[2 ms timer interrupt processing]
The 2ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is a process that is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a 2msec cycle is input to the sub control board 90. FIG. As shown in FIG. 41, in the 2ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switches 63c and 63d, an input process for creating switch data (edge data and level data) is performed (S4201). . Next, lamp data output processing (S4202) for outputting lamp data for lighting the decorative lamp, and drive data output processing (S4203) for outputting drive data for operating the movable decorative member 14 (electric drive source). and Lamp data and drive data are created by 10 ms timer interrupt processing, which will be described later. Then, watchdog timer processing for resetting the watchdog timer is performed (S4204).

[10 ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is a process that is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a period of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 90. FIG. As shown in FIG. 42, in the 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010), first, received command analysis processing (S4302) and fluctuation effect sound reproduction processing (S4303), which will be described later, are performed. Next, switch state acquisition processing is performed to store the switch data created by the 2 ms timer interrupt processing in the RAM of the sub control board 90 as switch data for 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4304). Based on the data, switch processing for setting the display contents of the display screen 7a is performed (S4305). Then, other processes such as creating lamp data and drive data and updating random numbers for effect determination are executed (S4306).

[Receive command analysis processing]
As shown in FIG. 43, in the received command analysis process (S4302), first, it is determined whether or not the start entry command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4395), and it is determined that the start entry command has not been received. If (NO in S4395), the process proceeds to S4401, and if it is determined that the start ball command has been received (YES in S4395), effect pending information storage processing (S4400) is performed, and the process proceeds to S4401. .

Effect pending information storage processing (S4400), various information (prior determination results, jackpot type determination random Numbers, game information such as fluctuation pattern random numbers), depending on the type of special design (1st special design, 2nd special design) and the number of special design pending balls at the time of sending and receiving the start ball command (at the time of command generation) , is stored in a predetermined effect pending information storage area of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 in a shift memory format. For example, if the received starting ball command is a special figure 1 starting ball command corresponding to the number of pending balls "4" of special figure 1, the pre-determination result and hit type included in the special figure 1 starting ball command Such information is stored as special figure 1 effect reserved information in an area corresponding to the number of reservations 4 out of the special figure 1 effect reserved information storage area. The effect pending information stored in this manner can be used for execution of various effects such as a variable effect, an advance notice effect, and an effect mode, which will be described later. The storage contents (effect pending information) of the effect pending information storage area in the sub control board 90 are stored in the special figure pending storage section (first special figure pending storage section, second special figure It matches the storage contents (obtained information) of the reserved storage unit). For this reason, the effect pending information storage area of the sub control board 90 can also be said to be "obtained information storage means".

Next, in S4401, it is determined whether or not a variation start command is received from the main control board 80 (S4401), and when it is determined that a variation start command is received (YES in S4401), variation production start processing (S4402), which will be described later. , the process proceeds to S4406, and when it is determined that the variation start command has not been received (NO in S4401), the process proceeds to S4406 without performing the variation effect start process.

In S4406, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation stop command is received from the main control board 80 (S4406), and when it is judged that the fluctuation stop command is received (YES in S4406), the production pattern 8 is stopped and displayed to produce a fluctuation production. To end the fluctuation effect end processing is performed (S4407). In the fluctuation production end process (S4407), the production pattern 8 is stopped and displayed, and the fluctuation production end command for ending the fluctuation production is set in the sub-output buffer. When the set variable effect end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 changes the effect pattern 8 that has been variably displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. A stop display is made and the variable performance (performance symbol game performance) is terminated. On the other hand, in S4406, when it is determined that the fluctuation stop command is not received (NO in S4406), the process proceeds to S4408 without performing the fluctuation production end process.

In addition, the variable production refers to various productions that are performed according to the variable display of the special design, and the variable display of the production design 8 (production design game production), as well as the variable production accompanying the variable display of the production design 8 It includes various effects such as sound output (sound effect), lighting of decorative lamps (light effect), operation of the movable decorative member 14 (movable effect), and the like.

Next, in S4408, it is determined whether or not a big hit game-related command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4408). Here, the big-hit game-related command is a command transmitted from the main control board 80 upon execution of the big-hit game. A round start command transmitted at the start of a round, a round end command transmitted at the end of a round, and an ending command transmitted at the end of a jackpot game are applicable. In S4408, it is determined whether or not any of these jackpot game-related commands have been received, and if received (YES in S4408), jackpot game-related effect processing (S4409) is performed, and the process proceeds to S4412. However, if not received (NO in S4408), the process proceeds to S4412 without performing the jackpot game-related effect process (S4409).

In the jackpot game-related effect processing (S4409), for example, if the received command is an opening command, an opening effect command specifying an opening effect corresponding to the type of the jackpot identified based on the command is set in the sub-output buffer. , if it is a round start command, a round production command specifying a round production corresponding to the round specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer, and if it is an ending command, the jackpot specified based on the command is set. An ending effect command designating an ending effect corresponding to the type is set in the sub-output buffer. When various production commands related to the set jackpot are transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission processing (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 immediately updates the progress of the jackpot game based on the received command. A performance related to the jackpot game such as an opening performance and a round performance is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.例文帳に追加

Next, as shown in FIG. 44, in S4412, it is determined whether or not the first V passage command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4412), and if it is determined that the first V passage command has been received (YES in S4412). , V passage notification command is set in the sub-output buffer (4413), and the process proceeds to S4414. In addition, the 1st V passing command is a command for notifying the sub control board 90 from the main control board 80 that the game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the V valid period in the 15R 1st and 5th big hits. . When the V passage notification command is transmitted to the image control board 100 (image control unit) or the like by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 reads predetermined image information from the ROM of the image control board 100, On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, characters such as "V passed!" As a result, the game ball passes through the specific area 39, and the player is notified that the game state after the end of the big win game will be in a high probability state. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first V passage command has not been received (NO in S4412), the process proceeds to S4414 without setting the V passage notification command.

Displaying the character "V Pass!" (for example, by displaying the characters of ) to notify that the V has passed. As a result, it is possible to inform the player that the game state after the jackpot game (special game) being executed will be in a high probability state.

Next, in S4414, it is determined whether or not the second V passage command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4413). If it is determined that the second V passage command has not been received (NO in S4414), the process proceeds to S4415. Then, it is determined whether or not the third V passing command has been received (S4415). Then, when it is determined that the second V passage command has been received (YES at S4414) and when it is determined that the third V passage command has been received (YES at S4415), the V passage non-notification command is sub-output. Set it in the buffer (S4416) and move to the processing of S4417. On the other hand, if it is determined that the third V passage command has not been received (NO in S4415), the process proceeds to S4417 without setting the V passage non-notification command.

Here, the 2nd V passing command is a command for notifying the sub control board 90 from the main control board 80 that the game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the V valid period in the 2R fourth big hit. Moreover, the 3rd V passing command is a command for notifying the sub control board 90 from the main control board 80 that the game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the V invalid period such as during a small hit.

When the V passage non-notification command is transmitted to the image control board 100 and the like in the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 changes the display content of the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 to "V passage!" The display is controlled to a screen without characters indicating that V has been passed (that is, a screen without any notification of passing V). In other words, the V passage non-notification mode is set. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, even if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 in the 2R fourth big win or small win, the player is not notified of it.

It should be noted that the command to be set in the specific area sensor detection process (S208) described above may be only the first V passing command, and the second V passing command and the third V passing command may not be set. In this case, S4414 to S4416 described above are not executed in the received command analysis process (S4302). Even with this configuration, the pachinko game machine can notify the player only when the V passes during the V valid period of the 15R first and fifth big wins. That is, when the effect for notification of V passage is not provided, the command (V passage non-notification command) does not have to be set. However, it is possible to increase the stability of image control by setting a command and controlling the image control board 100 based on the command as in this embodiment.

Next, in S4417, it is determined whether or not a standby screen designation command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4417). The standby screen designation command is a command transmitted by the standby screen setting process (S1212) described above. If it is determined that the standby screen designation command has not been received (NO in S4417), the process proceeds to S4420 without performing the processes of S4418 and S4419.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the standby screen designation command has been received (YES in S4417), the standby state flag is turned ON (S4418), and the standby screen display command is set in the sub output buffer (S4419). When the set standby screen display command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 reads the image data of the standby screen from the ROM and displays the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. to display the standby screen.

As described above, the standby screen is a screen (demonstration screen for customer waiting) that is displayed when the fluctuation stop state continues for a predetermined period of time. The display of this standby screen is a so-called demonstration effect. The standby screen display (demonstration effect) is continued until a predetermined standby screen display time (in other words, demonstration effect execution time) elapses. In this embodiment, the standby screen display time is about 10 seconds.

The standby state flag is a flag indicating that the fluctuation stop state continues for a predetermined time or longer (also referred to as a "standby state"). After turning ON, it turns OFF when the variable display of special symbols is started.

Finally, the process of S4420 is performed, and this process ends. In S4420, as other processing, for example, processing based on other received commands (for example, normal symbol variation start command and normal symbol variation stop command) excluding the various commands described above is performed.

[Variation production start processing]
Next, the fluctuation production start process (S4402) executed in the received command analysis process (S4302) will be described. As shown in FIG. 45, in the variable performance start process (S4402), first, in S4501, the performance control microcomputer 91 generates various performance determination random numbers such as variable performance determination random numbers, advance notice performance determination random numbers, performance symbol determination random numbers, and the like. Random number processing for effect determination (S4501) is performed. In this embodiment, at the timing of receiving the fluctuation start command from the main control unit 80, the process of S4501 is performed, and a predetermined value (acquired information) is obtained from each random number. Based on this acquired value, the aspect of the variable production to be executed, the advance notice production, the production pattern to be stopped and displayed, and the like are determined.

Next, at S4502, the fluctuation start command determined to have been received at S4401 is analyzed (S4502). The variation start command includes a variation pattern specification command (information specifying a variation pattern) that specifies the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. And, the information specifying the variation pattern includes variation pattern information (P1 to P24) shown in FIG. The determination result, pattern information specifying the winning type, and the like are included (see FIG. 8). In addition, since there are those corresponding to the first special symbol and those corresponding to the second special symbol in the variation pattern specification command, by analyzing the variation pattern specification command, the variation effect to be started this time is a special figure. It is possible to determine whether it is related to 1 or special figure 2. It should be noted that these variation pattern information, game state information, symbol information, etc. can also be used in processes other than the variation performance start process to be executed thereafter.

Next, in S4503, the current mode status is referenced (S4503). The mode status is for determining the production mode to be executed. The mode status has any value from "1" to "5", and each value is assigned to the production modes A to E. Specifically, mode status "1" corresponds to production mode A, mode status "2" corresponds to production mode B, mode status "3" corresponds to production mode C, mode status "4" corresponds to It corresponds to the production mode D, and the mode status "5" corresponds to the production mode E. By referring to the current mode status, it is possible to specify the current rendering mode.

Here, the effect mode is a mode of effect in the image display device 7, and different effect modes will cause part or all of the effect mode of the game effect such as the advance notice effect and the ready-to-win effect to be different. Specifically, the images displayed on the image display device 7 may differ, such as characters, items, and background images that appear, and the variable effect may be executed in a mode corresponding to the effect mode. Also, when providing a plurality of game effects (announcement effects, ready-to-win effects, etc.), it may be possible to execute different game effects depending on the effect mode.

In this embodiment, the production mode A (mode status 1) is executed when it is controlled to the low probability low base state, and the production mode B (mode status 2) is controlled to the low probability high base state It is executed, and the production mode C (mode status 3) is executed when it is controlled to the high accuracy high base state. Therefore, the player can grasp the current game state by confirming which of the presentation modes A to C is. Moreover, the production mode D (mode status 4) and the production mode E (mode status 5) are executed when being controlled to the high-probability-low base state or the low-probability-low base state. Therefore, when the performance mode is D or E, even if the player confirms the performance mode, the player can grasp whether the probability state of special symbol suitability determination is in a high probability state or a low probability state (normal state). It is difficult to In that sense, the production modes D and E can be said to be probability non-notification modes.

In this embodiment, after the big win games related to the 15R 1st big win and 15R 5th big win are finished, the production mode is changed to C, and after the big win games related to the 15R 2nd big win and 15R 6th big win are finished, the production mode is changed to B. , After the big hit game related to the 15R 3rd big win is over, the production mode is A, and after the big win game related to the 2R 4th big win and after the small winning games related to the 1st and 2nd small wins are finished. It becomes mode D or E.

Next, in S4504, a variable performance pattern (not shown) for determining the execution pattern of the variable performance performed using the image display device 7, the board lamp 5, the movable decorative member 14, the speaker 67, etc. (also referred to as "variation performance pattern") A decision table is set (S4504). Specifically, based on the mode status (current production mode) referred to in S4503 and the variation pattern specification command received from the main control unit 80, the variation production pattern determination table to be used is set. For example, when the variation pattern information specified by the received variation pattern specification command is "P1 (variation pattern P1)" (see FIG. 9), the variation effect pattern determination table is a hit time variation corresponding to the current effect mode. An effect pattern determination table is set. In this embodiment, since a plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables corresponding to the effect mode (mode status) are stored in advance in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, in S4504, from among these variable effect pattern determination tables, A table corresponding to the mode status (current production mode) referred to in S4503 is selected and set. The variable effect pattern determination table is mainly for determining the execution mode (also referred to as "variation mode") of the variable display of the effect pattern 8, and a plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables are stored in the ROM of the sub control board 90. is pre-stored in At S4504, one of the plurality of fluctuation effect pattern determination tables is set.

Next, in S4505, based on the variable effect determination random number obtained in S4501 and the variable effect pattern determination table set in S4504, select a variable effect pattern that matches the specified variation pattern and set it (S4505 ).

The variable effect pattern includes the execution mode of the variable display (effect symbol game effect) of the effect symbol 8 displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b, and the execution mode is set in S4505. As a result, if the reach effect is executed in the effect pattern game effect (variable effect) (also referred to as "effect pattern game effect with reach"), the contents of the effect, and if the reach effect is not executed ("no reach effect symbol game effect ”, etc.) are set (determined).

In addition, the ready-to-win effect is, for example, as a display mode of the effect pattern 8 when the result of the special symbol propriety determination indicates that the result is a big hit, the three effect patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are all the same (double eyes). In the case that different modes (big win mode, specific mode) are provided, two of the three production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped (temporarily stopped) with the patterns (same patterns) constituting the big win mode. (This is also referred to as "establishment of ready-to-win".) In a state in which the remaining one continues the variable display, the effect indicating whether or not the remaining one effect pattern is displayed in a stopped state as a pattern that completes the jackpot mode. Say things.

Further, the variable effect pattern includes a sound effect execution mode (sound effect pattern) for outputting a variable effect sound from the speaker 67 in accordance with the variable display of the effect pattern 8, and the execution mode is set in S4505. . The execution mode of the sound effect represents the type of variable effect sound (variable effect sound data) to be reproduced (output), the reproduction time, the reproduction volume, and the like. As a result, the details of the variable effect sound to be output in conjunction with the variable display of the effect symbol 8 are set (determined).

In S4505, based on the random number for determining the performance symbol acquired in S4501 and a stop symbol determination table (not shown), the performance symbol 8 to be stopped and displayed (also referred to as "stop performance symbol") is determined and set. The types of stop display include temporary stop display (temporary stop) and fixed stop display (fixed stop). Temporary stop means that the scrolling display (variable display) of the production design is temporarily stopped (pause), and the production design is at a predetermined stop position (for example, the production design display area 7b) on the display screen, and the numbers, characters, etc. It means that it is displayed in a state of moving slightly to the extent that it can be recognized. The state of slight movement is also referred to as "sway fluctuation". On the other hand, the fixed stop means that the scroll display (variable display) of the performance symbols is completed, and the performance symbols are at a predetermined stop position (for example, the performance symbol display area 7b) on the display screen, and the numbers, characters, etc. are recognized. It means that it is displayed completely stopped in a state where it can be done. When the performance symbol is fixed and stopped after the variable display, the display result of the variable display (the result of the variable performance) is definitely displayed (determined display) (derivative display). Therefore, the temporary stop of the performance symbols can be performed once or multiple times until the final stop.

The stop effect symbols to be determined (selected) in S4505 are a temporarily stopped symbol (also referred to as a "temporary stop symbol") and a fixed stop symbol (also referred to as a "fixed stop symbol"). Then, the performance symbol 8 (fixed stop symbol) that is stopped and displayed (fixed stop) as a result of the performance symbol game effect is the result of the special symbol propriety determination of the 15R 1st and 5th big hits (that is, V passing scheduled big hits). When the 15R 2nd, 3rd, and 6th jackpots (that is, V non-passing scheduled jackpots) are used, Zoro with even numbers such as ``666'' is used. Eyes. Also, when the reach is out, for example, one of the three production patterns 8L, 8C, 8R such as "787" is different from the other production patterns 8L, 8R. ), and when there is no reach, for example, at least one of the three production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R such as "635" is a loose pattern that differs from the other production patterns (" It is also called "perfect rose").

Furthermore, when the result of the special symbol suitability determination is the 2R fourth big hit or small hit, for example, a predetermined chance number such as "135" or a special symbol such as "3*3" may be stopped and displayed. In other words, the same production pattern is stop-displayed at the time of the 2R fourth big win and at the time of the small win. For this reason, the player cannot determine whether the 2R fourth big win or the small win is achieved only by confirming the stop-displayed performance symbols.

In addition, the effect pattern 8 that is temporarily stopped in the middle of the variable display before reaching the fixed stop, that is, the temporary stop pattern is basically the above-mentioned Zoro (jackpot mode) other than the above-mentioned Zoro (jackpot mode). outliers, etc.). However, for example, in the case of a variable effect pattern in which a so-called "re-lottery" is executed to variably display the effect pattern 8 again after stopping the effect pattern 8 at the double roll, the temporarily stopped pattern is the double roll (big hit mode). In this case, the temporary stop symbol is a symbol corresponding to a relatively low-advantage jackpot (for example, a planned V non-passage jackpot with a lower advantage than a planned V-passage jackpot). In addition, fixed stop symbols after the re-lottery can be made again as the symbols corresponding to the big win with a relatively low degree of advantage or the symbols corresponding to the big win with a relatively high degree of advantage. Furthermore, since the production pattern 8 is temporarily stopped immediately before (just before) the fixed stop after the end of the variable display, the production pattern 8 temporarily stopped just before the fixed stop is also a temporary stop pattern. The stop symbol is the same as the fixed stop symbol. It should be noted that the stop display mode of the effect symbol 8 shown in the present embodiment is merely an example, and it is possible to appropriately set what to stop display as the stop effect symbol.

In the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, normal reach A, normal reach B, normal reach C, super reach (also referred to as "SP reach") A, super reach B and super reach C are provided as reach effect modes of the effect pattern 8. It is provided, and in S4505, based on the variable effect pattern determination table, it is determined whether to perform any reach effect or not to perform any reach effect. Then, when the ready-to-win effect symbol game effect is executed, any ready-to-win effect is set based on the variation pattern designation command and the variable effect pattern determination table. Here, when the super ready-to-win effect (one of SP reach A to C in this embodiment) is executed as the effect pattern game effect, the normal reach effect (in this embodiment to any of normal reach A to C) is executed. It is set so that the possibility of winning a big hit (the degree of expectation that the display result of the variable display is the specific display result) is higher than when the game is played. That is, it can be said that the super ready-to-win effect is a game effect with a high expectation of a big hit (possibility of winning a big win) compared to the normal ready-to-win effect. Also, the super ready-to-win effect is executed after the ready-to-win effect is established, and is a special ready-to-win effect that develops from the normal ready-to-win effect.

Normal reach A is a normal reach production that can be executed in a low base state (low probability low base state, high probability low base state), normal reach B is a normal reach production that can be executed in a low probability high base state, normal reach C is a high probability It is a normal reach effect that can be executed in a high base state. SP reach A to C are SP reach effects that can be executed in both the low base state and the high base state. Regarding normal reach, a normal reach effect that can be executed in any game state (regardless of the game state) may be provided. Further, as for the SP reach, an SP reach effect may be provided in which execution is determined depending on the game state.

In this embodiment, the ready-to-win effect is set (executed) when a variation pattern designation command designating a variation pattern with a variation time of 30000 ms or more (see FIG. 9) is received. In other words, the selection of the variation pattern of the special symbols performed in the main control unit 80 (the game control microcomputer 81) determines whether or not there is a reach effect, and the variation pattern of the special symbols includes "variation pattern with reach". And "no reach fluctuation pattern" will exist. In this embodiment, a variation pattern with a variation time of 30000 ms or more is a variation pattern with reach, and a variation pattern of 12000 ms, a variation pattern of 4000 ms and a variation pattern of 2000 ms are variation patterns without reach (see FIG. 9). In addition, in this embodiment, when the variation pattern of 30000ms variation time is selected, the normal reach effect is executed, and when the variation pattern of 45000ms is selected and when the variation pattern of 75000ms is selected, the SP reach effect is performed. shall be carried out.

Here, the fluctuation pattern with reach is also called "specific fluctuation pattern", and the fluctuation pattern without reach is also called "normal fluctuation pattern". In addition, the fluctuation display of the pattern based on the fluctuation pattern with reach (specific fluctuation pattern) is also called "specific fluctuation" or "reach fluctuation", and the fluctuation display of the pattern based on the fluctuation pattern without reach (normal fluctuation pattern) Also known as "normal variation".

In this embodiment, as the types of reach production, three types of normal reach production of normal reach A to C and three types of super reach production of SP reach A to C are provided. The present invention is not limited to this, and may include more ready-to-reach effects.

The variable display of the production pattern 8 is basically performed as follows. After the three production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R start the variable display, the fluctuation speed of all patterns becomes high and substantially constant, and then, at the timing when a predetermined time (for example, 9 seconds) has passed, the first stop pattern (this In the example, the variation speed of the left effect symbol 8L) is lowered and the first stop symbol is stopped (temporarily stopped). Next, the fluctuation speed of the second stop symbol (the right effect symbol 8R in this example) decreases, the second stop symbol stops (temporary stop), and finally the third stop symbol (the middle effect symbol 8C in this example). , and the third stop symbol stops (temporary stop). After that, the three performance symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are determined and stopped, so that the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed, thereby completing one variable display. Based on the flow from the start to the end of such variable display, normal variation, ready-to-win effects, and the like are performed.

Specifically, for example, when the variable time reduction function of special symbols according to the number of reserved balls and the game state is not operating (when the variable time reduction function is not activated, low base state), three production symbols When 8L, 8C, and 8R start the fluctuation display, the left production pattern 8L (first stop pattern) stops (temporarily stops) at the timing when a predetermined time (for example, 9 seconds) has passed from the start of the fluctuation. Then, the right effect symbol 8R (second stop symbol) is stopped (temporarily stopped). At this time, when the left and right performance symbols 8L and 8R are stopped (temporarily stopped) with the same number of symbols (reach mode), the ready-to-win is established, and then the normal ready-to-win performance and the SP ready-to-win performance are executed. On the other hand, if reach is not established (that is, if it is normal fluctuation), the middle production pattern 8C (third stop pattern) stops (temporary stop) following the stop (temporary stop) of the right production pattern 8R (second stop pattern) ( temporary stop). In this embodiment, it takes about 11 to 12 seconds from the start of the variable display of the production pattern 8 due to the normal fluctuation to the stop (temporary stop) of the third stop pattern (the medium production pattern 8C in this example). there is However, in the normal fluctuation when the special symbol fluctuation time reduction function is operating, the time taken from the start of the fluctuation display to the stop (temporary stop) of the left production pattern 8L (first stop pattern) is normal (variation When the time reduction function is not activated), along with this, the time it takes for the right production pattern 8R (second stop pattern) and the middle production pattern 8C (third stop pattern) to stop (temporary stop) Shorten.

Depending on the variable effect pattern set in S4505 and the notice effect pattern set in S4506 described later, for example, after the start of the variable display of the effect pattern 8, the three effect patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R appear at the same time. Order and timing of stop display of production symbols, such as stopping all at once (temporary stop), or all symbols continuing to fluctuate even after a predetermined time (for example, 9 seconds) until the first stop symbol stops may differ from the aspects described above.

Next, in S4506, the notice effect setting process related to the setting of the notice effect is performed (S4506). In this embodiment, various notice effects such as notice effects based on the result of prior determination (reserved look-ahead notice) and notice effects related to the current special figure fluctuation display (variation notice) (variation notice) can be executed. Therefore, in S4506, an execution pattern (announcement effect pattern) of the notice effect including whether or not to execute (execution/non-execution) is set for each notice effect. Specifically, based on the notice effect determination random number acquired in S4501, the notice determination table stored in the ROM of the sub control board 90, the storage contents of the effect reserve information storage area (effect reserve information), etc., the notice effect pattern is determined and set including execution/non-execution of the notice effect.

Next, in S4507, a variable production start command for starting a variable production (variation display of production pattern 8, ready-to-win production, advance notice production, etc.) based on the variable production pattern set in S4505 and the notice production pattern set in S4506 is sub-submitted. It is set in the output buffer (S4507), and the fluctuation production start process is finished. When the variable effect start command set in S4507 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 outputs the variable effect pattern specified based on the variable effect start command, that is, S4505. Predetermined variable effect image data corresponding to the variable effect pattern set in , and the notice effect pattern specified based on the variable effect start command, that is, the predetermined notice effect image corresponding to the notice effect pattern set in S4506 The data is read out from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the effect display (variation display of effect symbols, display of the notice image, etc.) based on the read image data is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. In addition, a variable display (blinking display) by two LEDs on the effect display 102 is also executed.

[Variation effect sound reproduction processing]
Next, the fluctuation effect sound reproduction process (S4303) executed in the 10ms timer interrupt process (S4010) will be described. As shown in FIG. 46, in the variable effect sound reproduction process (S4303), first, it is determined whether or not the current game state (variable game state) is the low base state (S4601). As described above, in this embodiment, since it has a low probability low base state and a high probability low base state as a low base state, in S4601, whether it is a low probability low base state or a high probability low base state judge. In addition, when not having a high probability low base state, it is determined whether it is a low probability low base state. The determination in S4601 can be made, for example, by referring to the mode status described above. In this embodiment, a mode status of "1", "4" or "5" is a low base state, and "2" or "3" is a high base state.

If it is determined in S4601 that it is not in the low base state (NO in S4601), that is, if the current gaming state is in the high base state, the process proceeds to S4619, which will be described later. On the other hand, if it is determined to be in the low base state (YES in S4601), it is determined whether or not the standby state flag is ON (S4602).

As described above, the standby state flag is turned ON based on the reception of the standby screen designation command from the main control board 80. When the standby state flag is ON, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the standby state ( state in which the fluctuation stop state continues for a predetermined time or longer). In this case, there is a possibility that no player is attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not in operation).

If it is determined in S4602 that the standby state flag is not ON (it is OFF) (NO in S4602), the process proceeds to S4605 without performing the processes of S4603 and S4604. On the other hand, if it is determined that the standby state flag is ON (YES in S4602), whether the touch signal output from the touch switch 114 (see FIG. 5) of the firing handle 60 has changed from OFF to ON (i.e. , whether the touch signal has changed from OFF to ON) (S4603).

Here, when the player does not touch the firing handle 60 (touch switch 114) (does not operate the firing handle 60), the touch signal is turned OFF, and the player touches the firing handle 60 (touch switch 114) (firing When the handle 60 is being operated), the touch signal is turned ON. Therefore, the touch signal changes from OFF to ON at the timing when the touch switch 114 detects the player's contact with the shooting handle 60, that is, when the player operates the shooting handle 60 (shooting the game ball). It can be said that it corresponds to the start timing.

If it is determined in S4603 that the touch signal has not changed from OFF to ON (NO in S4603), that is, if the touch signal is OFF or already ON (remains ON), S4604 without performing the processing of S4605. In this case, whether the player has operated the firing handle 60 (the player is not attached to the pachinko game machine 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not in operation, etc.), or the operation of the firing handle 60 has already started. It is considered that game balls are being shot (pachinko gaming machine 1 is in operation).

On the other hand, if it is determined that the touch signal has changed from OFF to ON (YES in S4603), that is, if the player starts operating the shooting handle 60 (shooting the game ball), normal Playback of the fluctuating effect sound is started (S4604). As a result, the normal fluctuating effect sound is output from the speaker 67 .

Here, the pachinko game machine 1 has a normal variable effect sound (also referred to as a "first variable effect sound" and a reach variable effect sound (also referred to as a "second variable effect sound") as the variable effect sound. , and a developmental variation effect sound (also referred to as a “third variation effect sound”) are provided.

The normal variation effect sound is basically the variation display of the special symbol (and the effect symbol 8) based on the non-reach variation pattern (that is, when the normal variation is performed). This is a fluctuating effect sound that is reproduced (output) from the beginning to the end. In addition, from the start of the variable display when the variable display of the special symbol (and the effect symbol 8) is executed based on the reach variation pattern, the first stop symbol (left effect symbol 8L) and the second stop symbol (right effect Even until the symbol 8R) stops (temporarily stops) at the same symbol (until the ready-to-win state is established), the normal fluctuation effect sound is reproduced (output). The normal fluctuation effect sound is configured as a piece of music that matches the fluctuation time (for example, 12 seconds) of the no-reach fluctuation pattern (normal fluctuation).

The reach fluctuation performance sound is a fluctuation performance sound reproduced (output) from establishment of reach to before development of SP reach when variable display of the special symbol (and performance symbol 8) is executed based on the fluctuation pattern with reach. When the ready-to-win effect executed in the variable display is the normal ready-to-win effect, and the variable display ends without developing into the SP ready-to-win effect (this is also referred to as "normal reach change"), the end of the variable display results in the ready-to-reach variable effect. Sound playback (output) ends. That is, the reach fluctuation effect sound is a change effect sound corresponding to the normal reach effect. When the variation display of the special symbol (and the performance symbol 8) based on the variation pattern with reach is the normal reach variation, the normal variation effect sound is reproduced (output) from the start of the variation display to the establishment of the reach, and the variation display from the establishment of the reach. The reach fluctuation effect sound is reproduced (output) until the end of. The ready-to-reach fluctuation effect sound is configured as a piece of music that matches the time and content of the ready-to-reach effect.

The development variation effect sound is a variation effect sound that is reproduced (output) from the SP reach development to the end of the variation display when the variation display of the special symbol (and the effect symbol 8) is executed based on the variation pattern with reach. be. That is, the developing variable effect sound is a variable effect sound corresponding to the SP ready-to-win effect (super ready-to-win effect). When the ready-to-win effect executed by the variable display of the special design (and the effect design 8) based on the variable pattern with reach is the SP ready-to-win effect (the variable display is also referred to as "SP reach change"), the start of the variable display From reach establishment normal fluctuation production sound is played (output), reach fluctuation production sound is played (output) from reach establishment to SP reach development, development fluctuation production sound is played (output) from SP reach development to the end of the fluctuation display ( output). The developmental fluctuation production sound is configured as a piece of music that matches the production time, production content, etc. of the SP reach production.

In addition, the normal fluctuation effect sound (normal fluctuation effect sound data), the reach fluctuation effect sound (reach fluctuation effect sound data), and the developing fluctuation effect sound (developing fluctuation effect sound data) are each in a low base state, a high base state, etc. One or a plurality of types can be provided according to the variable game state and the variable performance pattern. In this embodiment, the normal fluctuating effect sound is a fluctuating effect sound that can be reproduced (output) in a low base state.

In this embodiment, one type of variable effect sound created in accordance with a variable display with a variable time of 12000 ms (also referred to as "12-second variation") is provided as the normal variable effect sound in the low base state. At S4604, the reproduction of this 12-second fluctuation normal fluctuation effect sound is started. Also, in S4604, reproduction is started from the beginning of the normal fluctuation effect sound data. That is, the normal fluctuating effect sound is reproduced from the beginning.

By starting the reproduction of the normal fluctuating effect sound by the processing of S4604, the normal fluctuating effect sound is output from the speaker 67 even if the variable display of the identification information (special symbol, effect symbol 8) is not executed (started). be. Therefore, the player can hear the normal fluctuating effect sound from the time when the shooting handle 60 is started to be operated. That is, after the game ball starts to be launched, the normal fluctuating effect sound can be heard before the first starting ball is entered.

Next, in S4605, it is determined whether or not it is time to start varying display of identification information (variation start timing) (S4605). This determination can be made based on whether or not a change start command has been received from the main control board 80 (see S4401). can.

If it is determined at S4605 that it is time to start changing the identification information (YES at S4605), the reproduction of the normal changing effect sound is started along with the start of the changing display of the identification information (S4606). At S4606, reproduction is started from the beginning of the normal fluctuation effect sound data. That is, the normal fluctuating effect sound is reproduced from the beginning. Further, even if the reproduction of the normal fluctuating effect sound is started in S4604 and the variable display of the identification information is started during the reproduction, the normal fluctuating effect sound data is started to be reproduced from the beginning in S4606. That is, the normal fluctuating effect sound is reproduced from the beginning. Also, after starting the reproduction of the normal fluctuating effect sound in S4604, the normal fluctuating effect sound is repeatedly reproduced (loop reproduced) even if the variable display of the identification information is not started.

Note that even if the variation time (variation pattern) of the variable display of the identification information started in the low base state is less than 12000 ms (eg 4000 ms), at S4606 the normal variation effect sound with 12-second variation is started to be reproduced. In this case, by the processing of S4612, which will be described later, reproduction of the normal fluctuating effect sound ends in the middle when the fluctuating display ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S4605 that it is not the time to start changing the identification information (NO in S4605), the process proceeds to S4607 without performing the process of S4606.

Next, in S4607, it is determined whether or not the variable display of the identification information is currently at the ready-to-win establishment timing (normal ready-to-win effect start timing) (S4607). This determination can be made based on the progress (elapsed time of production, production scene, etc.) of the variable production (variable display of production pattern 8, etc.) based on the variable production pattern set in S4505. This also applies to the processing of S4609, S4624 and S4626, which will be described later.

When it is determined that it is reach establishment timing in S4607 (YES in S4607), reproduction of reach fluctuation effect sound is started along with reach establishment (start of normal reach effect) (S4608). At this time, the reproduction of the normal fluctuation effect sound ends, and the reach fluctuation effect sound is output from the speaker 67 . In S4608, the reproduction of the reach fluctuation effect sound corresponding to the type (effect pattern) of the normal reach effect to be started (executed) is started. This also applies to the process of S4625, which will be described later.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S4607 that it is not reach establishment timing (NO in S4607), the process proceeds to S4609 without performing the process of S4608.

Next, in S4609, it is determined whether or not the identification information is currently being variably displayed and the variability display is the timing for developing the SP ready-to-win effect (timing to start the SP ready-to-win effect) (S4609). As a result, when it is determined that it is the development timing (YES in S4609), reproduction of the development variation effect sound is started along with the development to the SP ready-to-win effect (start of the SP ready-to-win effect) (S4610). At this time, the reproduction of the reach variation effect sound is finished, and the speaker 67 outputs the evolution variation effect sound. In S4610, the reproduction of the developmental variation effect sound corresponding to the type (effect pattern) of the SP ready-to-win effect to be started (executed) is started. This also applies to the process of S4627, which will be described later.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S4609 that it is not the development timing (NO in S4609), the process proceeds to S4611 without performing the process of S4610.

Next, in S4611, it is determined whether or not it is time to end the variable display of the identification information (variation end timing) (S4611). This determination can be made based on whether or not a change stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (see S4406). can. It is also possible to measure the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation and perform the calculation based on the elapsed time. In this case, it can be determined that it is the identification information variation end timing at the timing when the elapsed time from the variation start becomes the variation time specified by the special symbol variation pattern (variation effect pattern). The method (method) of determining the fluctuation end timing is the same for S4628, which will be described later.

If it is determined at S4611 that it is time to end the variation of the identification information (YES at S4611), the reproduction of the variation effect sound is terminated (stopped) along with the end of the variation display (S4612). As a result, the fluctuating effect sound is no longer output from the speaker 67. - 特許庁At this time, no effect sound is reproduced (output), and a silent state is established. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not the identification information change end timing (NO in S4611), the process proceeds to S4613 without performing the process of S4612.

Next, in S4613, it is determined whether or not identification information is being displayed in a stopped state (change is being stopped) (S4613). As a result, when it is determined that the stop display is being performed (YES in S4613), it is determined whether or not the stop display time has elapsed (S4614). This determination can be made by referring to a timer for measuring stop display time provided in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 .

When it is determined that the stop display time has elapsed in S4614 (YES in S4614), it is determined whether or not the current number of special figure pending balls is "0 (zero)" (S4615). The number of special figure reserved balls here refers to both the number of special figure 1 reserved balls and the number of special figure 2 reserved balls (total). It can be performed based on the presence or absence of storage of performance suspension information. Then, when no effect pending information is stored in the effect pending information storage area, it can be determined that the number of special figure pending balls is "0 (zero)".

If it is determined that the number of special figure pending balls is "0 (zero)" (special figure pending is not stored) in S4615 (YES in S4615), playback of normal fluctuation effect sound is started (S4616). The processing of S4616 is the same as that of S4604 described above. That is, in S4616, even if the variable display of the identification information is not started, the reproduction of the normal variable effect sound is started. As a result, even if the next variable display does not start immediately (continuously) after the previous variable display ends, the normal variable effect sound is output from the speaker 67, and the normal variable effect sound is delivered to the player. It will be audible. In S4616 as well, reproduction is started from the beginning of the normal fluctuation effect sound data (normal fluctuation effect sound is reproduced from the beginning). Also, after starting the reproduction of the normal fluctuating effect sound in S4616, the normal fluctuating effect sound is loop-reproduced even if the variable display of the identification information is not started.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S4613 that the identification information is not being displayed stopped (NO in S4613), the process proceeds to S4617 without performing the processing of S4614 to S4616, and in S4614 the stop display time has elapsed. If it is determined that there is no (NO in S4614), the process proceeds to S4617 without performing the processing of S4615 and S4616, and in S4615 the number of special figure pending balls is not "0 (zero)" (special figure pending is stored (NO in S4615), the process proceeds to S4617 without performing the process of S4616.

Next, in S4617, it is determined whether or not it is time to start displaying the standby screen (S4617). As described above, the standby screen is a screen (demonstration screen) displayed on the image display device 7 based on reception of a standby screen designation command transmitted from the main control board 80 when the fluctuation stop state continues for a predetermined time. . The determination in S4617 can be made based on whether or not the standby screen designation command has been received, and it can be determined that it is time to start displaying the standby screen when the standby screen designation command has been received. This also applies to the process of S4630, which will be described later.

If it is determined at S4617 that it is time to start displaying the standby screen (YES at S4617), the reproduction of the normal fluctuation effect sound is terminated (stopped) along with the start of display of the standby screen (S4618), and this processing ends. After starting the playback of the normal fluctuating effect sound by the above-mentioned processing of S4604 and S4616, if the fluctuation stop state continues without starting the fluctuating display of the identification information, the normal fluctuating effect sound is played in a loop, so the standby screen When the display start timing of comes, the normal fluctuating effect sound is being reproduced. The reproduction of this normal fluctuating effect sound is terminated (stopped) by the processing of S4618. As a result, the display of the standby screen starts, that is, the reproduction of the normal fluctuating effect sound ends with the transition to the standby state. While the standby screen is being displayed (executing the demonstration effect), that is, in the standby state, a silent state in which no effect sound is reproduced (output) may be set, or a predetermined effect corresponding to the display contents of the standby screen may be set. It may be configured to reproduce (output) sound (also referred to as “standby effect sound” or “demonstration effect sound”).

On the other hand, if it is determined in S4617 that it is not the time to start displaying the standby screen (NO in S4617), this process ends without performing the process of S4618.

The above processing up to S4618 is the processing when the game state is controlled to the low base state among the fluctuation effect sound reproduction processing (S4303). On the other hand, if it is determined that the above S4601 is not in a low base state (NO in S4601), that is, if the gaming state is controlled to a low probability high base state or a high probability high base state, S4619 shown in FIG. The following processing is performed.

As shown in FIG. 47, in S4619, it is determined whether or not the standby state flag is ON (S4619). If it is determined that the standby state flag is ON (YES in S4619), it is determined whether the touch signal output from the touch switch 114 (see FIG. 5) of the firing handle 60 has changed from OFF to ON. (S4620). The processing of these S4619 and S4620 is the same as the processing of S4602 and S4603 described above. The reason why the standby state flag is turned ON in the high base state is that, for example, after the jackpot game ends and the game state becomes the high base state, the fluctuation stop state is maintained for a predetermined time such as when the player takes a rest. It is possible that it continues.

Then, when it is determined that the touch signal has changed from OFF to ON at S4620 (YES at S4620), reproduction of the special variable effect sound among the plurality of variable effect sounds is started (S4621). As a result, the special variable effect sound is output from the speaker 67 before the start of the variable display of the identification information (before the first starting ball is entered).

Here, the special variable performance sound is a performance sound that is reproduced (output) when the game state is controlled to the high base state, and when the variable display of the identification information is not executed (variation stop state), It is played back (output) during the normal variation of the identification information and until the reach is established due to the reach variation (specific variation). In other words, the reproduction is continued from the fluctuation stop state until the ready reach state is established. The special fluctuation effect sound is composed of one or more pieces of music, and if it is composed of one piece of music, it is loop-reproduced, and if it is composed of a plurality of pieces of music, it is continuously reproduced one by one.

In this embodiment, as the special variable effect sound, the special variable effect sound (also referred to as "first special variable effect sound") corresponding to the low-precision high base state (production mode B) and the high-precision high base state (production A special fluctuating effect sound (also referred to as a "second special fluctuating effect sound") corresponding to mode C) is provided. In S4621, the reproduction of the special variable effect sound (first special variable effect sound or second special variable effect sound) corresponding to the current game state (low probability high base state or high probability high base state) is started. Also, in S4621, reproduction is started from the beginning of the special fluctuation effect sound data. That is, the special fluctuation effect sound is reproduced from the beginning.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S4619 that the standby state flag is not ON (it is OFF) (NO in S4619), the process proceeds to S4622 without performing S4620 and S4621, and the touch signal is turned ON from OFF in S4620. If it is determined that there is no change (NO in S4620), the process proceeds to S4622 without performing S4621.

Next, in S4622, it is determined whether or not it is time to start the high base state (low probability high base state or high probability high base state). Here, when the game state after the end of the jackpot game is set by the game state setting process (S2121) described above, a game state designation command indicating the set game state is sent from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. sent. Therefore, in S4622, it is possible to determine whether or not it is the start timing of the high base state based on whether or not the gaming state designation command is received. When the gaming state is the low probability high base state or the high probability high base state, it can be determined that it is the start timing of the high base state.

Then, when it is determined at S4622 that it is time to start the high base state (YES at S4622), reproduction of the special fluctuation effect sound is started along with the start of the high base state (S4623). In S4623, similarly to S4621, reproduction of a special fluctuating effect sound (first special fluctuating effect sound or second special fluctuating effect sound) corresponding to the current game state (high base state started this time) is started. In this way, the special fluctuating effect sound starts to be reproduced (output) with the start of the high base state. Then, it is played back (continuously played back) until the ready-to-reach establishment is established by the variable display of the identification information. From this, it can be said that the special fluctuating effect sound is BGM (background music) in a high base state.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S4622 that it is not the time to start the high base state (NO in S4622), the process proceeds to S4624 without performing the process of S4623.

Next, in S4624, it is determined whether the variable display of the identification information is currently in the process of variable display and the ready-to-win establishment timing (normal ready-to-win effect start timing) (S4624). The processing of this S4624 is the same as the aforementioned S4607. Then, when it is determined that it is the ready-to-win establishment timing (YES in S4624), reproduction of the ready-to-reach fluctuation effect sound is started along with the ready-to-win establishment (start of normal reach effect) (S4625). At this time, the volume of the special fluctuation performance sound that has been reproduced so far is set to zero (muted) to continue the reproduction of the special fluctuation performance sound, and the reach fluctuation performance sound is reproduced as an audible volume (audible sound). As a result, the reach fluctuation effect sound is output from the speaker 67 at an audible volume, and the player can hear the reach change effect sound.

In addition, the volume of the special fluctuation effect sound is set to zero (muted) based on the volume of the special fluctuation effect sound at the timing when the reach fluctuation (specific fluctuation) ends and the lost pattern is stopped and displayed (fixed stop) This is to make the player continuously listen to the special fluctuating effect sound by returning (returning from mute to audible sound) to impress the player that the high base state continues.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S4624 that it is not reach establishment timing (NO in S4624), the process proceeds to S4626 without performing the process of S4625.

Next, in S4626, it is determined whether or not the identification information is currently being variably displayed and the variability display is the timing for developing the SP ready-to-win effect (timing to start the SP ready-to-win effect) (S4626). The processing of this S4626 is the same as the aforementioned S4609. Then, when it is determined that it is the development timing (YES in S4626), the reproduction of the development variation effect sound is started along with the development to the SP ready-to-win effect (start of the SP ready-to-win effect) (S4627). At this time, the reproduction of the reach variation effect sound is finished, and the speaker 67 outputs the evolution variation effect sound. Also at this time, the special fluctuating effect sound is reproduced at zero volume (muted), and the evolving fluctuating effect sound is reproduced (output) at an audible volume. As a result, the player can hear the developmental variation effect sound.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S4626 that it is not the development timing (NO in S4626), the process proceeds to S4628 without performing the process of S4627.

Next, in S4628, it is determined whether or not it is time to end the variation display (specific variation) of the identification information based on the variation pattern with reach (S4628). As a result, when it is determined that it is time to end the specific variation (YES in S4628), the reproduction of the reach variation effect sound or the development variation effect sound ends (stops) along with the end of the variation display (S4629). As a result, the reach fluctuation effect sound or the development fluctuation effect sound is no longer output from the speaker 67, and the original volume (audible volume) of the special fluctuation effect sound that has been reproduced with no sound from the start of the reach effect to the end of the specific change. is output with On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not the end timing of the specific fluctuation (NO in S4628), the process proceeds to S4630 without performing the process of S4629.

Next, in S4630, it is determined whether or not it is time to start displaying the standby screen (S4630). This determination is the same as the processing of S4617 described above. Then, when it is determined that it is time to start displaying the standby screen (YES in S4630), the reproduction of the special fluctuation effect sound is terminated (stopped) along with the start of display of the standby screen (S4631), and this processing ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not the time to start displaying the standby screen (NO in S4630), this process ends without performing the S4631 process.

[Effect of Example 1]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment described above, when the game state (variable gaming state) is controlled to a low base state (low probability low base state or high probability low base state), the identification information changes When the display starts, the normal variable effect sound starts to play with the start of the variable display, and the variable effect sound (normal variable effect sound, reach variable effect sound, or developmental variable effect) is played with the end of the variable display. (sound) ends. That is, from the start to the end of the variable display of the identification information (during the variable display), the variable effect sound is output from the speaker 67 . In addition, even if the next variable display does not start after the reproduction of the variable effect sound ends with the end of the variable display of the identification information, the reproduction of the normal variable effect sound is started (S4616), and the speaker 67 A normal fluctuating effect sound is output. Therefore, even if the next variable display is not started immediately after the end of the variable display, the player can hear the normal variable effect sound. Thus, even if the variable display of the identification information is interrupted during the game in the low base state (while the game ball is being shot), it is difficult for the player to have the impression that the game (symbol variation game) is blank. is possible, and by extension, it becomes possible to suppress the decline in game interest. In particular, in the low base state, the frequency of starting balls is lower than in the high base state, and the variable display of identification information is easy to break (the number of special figure pending balls is often 0 (zero)), so the following Starting the reproduction of the variable effect sound (normal variable effect sound in this embodiment) even if the variable display of is not started is effective in preventing the player from feeling a blankness in the game.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, when the game state (variable gaming state) is controlled to a high base state (low probability high base state or high probability high base state), when the reach is established from the fluctuation stop state The special fluctuating effect sound is continuously played over. Therefore, during the high bass state, the fluctuating effect sound can be heard without interruption. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to have the impression that the game (symbol variation game) is blank even during the game in the high base state (while the game ball is being shot), and by extension, the game interest is reduced. It becomes possible to suppress the decrease.

Further, in the pachinko game machine 1 of the first embodiment, after the variable display of the identification information ends in the low base state, when the stop display time (predetermined time) of the identification information elapses, the next variable display can be started. It is configured. Under such a configuration, even if the next variable display does not start after the reproduction of the variable effect sound ends with the end of the variable display of the identification information, the variable display ends (in other words, the variable effect When the stop display time (predetermined time) elapses from the end of sound reproduction, reproduction of the normal fluctuation effect sound is started (S4612 to S4616). Therefore, depending on whether the previous variable display and the next variable display are executed continuously or not (when the next variable display does not start immediately), the variable effect sound will be played after the previous variable display ends. It is possible to make the timing at which reproduction is started similar. As a result, even if the variable display of the identification information is interrupted during the game in the low base state, it is possible to prevent the rhythm of the game from being disrupted.

Also, even in the high base state, the special variable effect sound is continuously reproduced including the variable stop state, so even if the variable display of the identification information is interrupted during the game in the high base state, the rhythm of the game is broken. can be suppressed.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, when the variable display of the identification information is not executed and the variable effect sound is not reproduced (output) (that is, in the standby state), the player shoots When the handle 60 is operated to touch the shooting handle 60 (touch switch 114) to start shooting game balls, reproduction of the variable performance sound is started, and the variable performance sound is output from the speaker 67. - 特許庁At this time, when the game state is the low base state, reproduction (output) of the normal fluctuation effect sound is started (S4604), and when the game state is the high base state, reproduction (output) of the special fluctuation effect sound is started. (S4621). For this reason, after the launch of the game ball (that is, the game) is started, and before the game ball enters the start hole (before the first start ball is entered), the player can hear the fluctuating effect sound. become. As a result, it is possible to raise the player's mood from the beginning of the launch of the game ball (the beginning of the game). In addition, even if the variable display of the identification information is not started for a long time after the game ball is started to be shot (after the game is started), it is possible to make it difficult for the player to have the impression that the game is blank.

Further, in the pachinko game machine 1 of the first embodiment, when the reproduction of the normal fluctuating effect sound is started in the low base state, the normal fluctuating effect sound is reproduced from the beginning (head) each time it starts. . Therefore, regardless of whether or not the next variable display is started immediately after the end of the variable display of the identification information, it is possible to refresh the player's mood by starting the reproduction of the normal variable effect sound. . This makes it possible for the player to be less likely to get bored with the game.

In the first embodiment described above, the contents of the fluctuation effect sound reproduction process (S4303) differ between the low base state and the high base state. A sound, a reach fluctuation effect sound, and a development fluctuation effect sound may be reproduced. That is, even in the high base state, the processing of S4602 to S4618 shown in FIG. 46 may be performed. As a result, it is possible to achieve the same effect in the high base state as in the reproduction (output) of the fluctuating effect sound in the low base state.

Next, the pachinko game machine 1 of Example 2 will be described. In the following, portions different from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and descriptions of portions common to the first embodiment (configuration, effects, etc.) will be omitted. Also, in the following description, the same reference numerals, the number of control steps, etc. as in the first embodiment are used for the configurations common to the first embodiment.

The pachinko game machine 1 of the first embodiment described above is provided with normal reach A to C and SP reach A to C as the ready-to-win effect mode of the effect pattern 8 . On the other hand, the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with confrontation reach A to C as the reach performance mode of the performance pattern 8 when the game state (variable game state) is controlled to the low base state. Confrontation reach A to C are all a kind of SP reach production, and are game productions with higher expectations for big wins than normal reach production. The normal reach effect is also called "normal reach effect" or "normal effect", and the confrontation reach or SP reach effect is also called "special reach effect" or "special effect".

The showdown reach is an SP reach production including a production display depicting a scene in which an ally character (also referred to as "ally character") and an enemy character (also referred to as "enemy character") confront each other. A 15R big hit (long win) is achieved (the production pattern 8 is stopped and displayed in a big win mode), and if the ally character is defeated (the enemy character wins), it is lost (the production pattern 8 is stopped and displayed in a lost mode).

In this embodiment, when executing (starting) the variation display of the special symbol in the low base state, the variation pattern (P1, P5 or P9) with a variation time of 75000 ms in the above-mentioned special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1208) When selected (set) (see S1704, S1709, S1710 in FIG. 9 and FIG. 28), the variable display (variation patterns P1, P5 or P9) of the production pattern 8 corresponding to the variation production pattern of the confrontation reach A production pattern (also referred to as a "confrontation reach production pattern") can be selected (set) in S4505 described above. The selection of the confrontation ready-to-win effect pattern, for example, the random number for determining the variable effect acquired in S4501 (for example, a random number that takes a value in the range of "0 to 99") and the confrontation ready-to-win effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. can be done on the basis of

Here, as shown in FIG. 48, the confrontation ready-to-win effect pattern of the present embodiment is provided with a "basic pattern" and a "chance-up pattern" for each of the confronting reach-to-wins A to C. FIG. Confrontation reach A to C each have a different type of enemy character, which is the opponent of the friendly character. In confrontation reach A, enemy character A (enemy character A) Character B), and enemy character C (enemy character C) in showdown reach C.

Also, there are two types of allied characters that appear in Confrontation Reach A to C: Allied Character A (Allied Character A) and Allied Character B (Allied Character B). Character B. That is, the basic pattern of confrontation reach A is an SP reach effect in which ally character A and enemy character A face off, and the chance up pattern of confrontation reach A is an SP reach effect in which friend character B and enemy character A face off. The basic pattern of confrontation reach B is an SP reach effect in which ally character A and enemy character B face off, and the chance up pattern of confrontation reach B is an SP reach effect in which ally character B and enemy character B face off. Furthermore, the basic pattern of confrontation reach C is an SP reach production in which ally character A and enemy character C face off, and the chance up pattern of confrontation reach C is an SP reach production in which friend character B and enemy character C face off.

Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 48, when the special symbol variation pattern (also referred to as "special symbol variation pattern") is P1 (15R jackpot), the selection rate of the confrontation reach C is the highest. (45%), followed by confrontation reach B (35%), and confrontation reach A (20%). On the other hand, when the special figure variation pattern is P5 or P9 (off), contrary to the case of P1 (15R jackpot), the selection rate of confrontation reach A is the highest (55%), below, confrontation reach B (30%) and confrontation reach C (15%). In other words, the random numbers for determining the variable effect are assigned so that the degree of expectation for the big hit of the confrontation reach C is the highest, followed by the confrontation reach B and the confrontation reach A in descending order.

Furthermore, for each of the confrontation reach A to C, when the special figure variation pattern is P1 (15R jackpot), compared to when it is P5 or P9 (off), so that the selection rate of the chance up pattern is higher A random number for determining a variable effect is assigned. That is, when the chance-up pattern is selected, the random number for determining the variable effect is assigned so that the expectation of the big win is higher than when the basic pattern is selected.

Next, the effect display of the variable effect based on the showdown ready-to-win effect pattern will be described with reference to FIGS. 49 and 50. FIG. The variable effect pattern set in S4505 described above is the confrontation ready-to-win effect pattern, and when the variable effect start command specifying the effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 100, the effect pattern is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. 8 variable display is started. Then, when the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R are stopped (temporarily stopped) in the variable display to establish a ready-to-win state, a normal ready-to-win effect (not shown) is started on the display screen 7a. The normal ready-to-win production is, for example, a production display in which the middle production pattern 8C continues to variably display while the left production pattern 8L and the right production pattern 8R maintain the display mode (ready-to-win mode) when the ready-to-win state is established.

After that, when the development timing to the SP ready-to-win production (here, "confrontation ready-to-win") arrives in the variable display, as shown in FIG. It is displayed (reduced display) smaller than normal (see FIG. 3) in the left and right upper parts (corners) of 7a, and the entire display screen 7a (display area), including the center, is displayed during confrontation reach development (SP reach development time production ) is started. The production at the time of development of confrontation reach (production at the time of development of SP reach) is also called "development production".

The presentation at the time of development of the confrontation reach is roughly classified into three stages of FIG. 49(A) to (C1) or (C2), and is performed in order from FIG. 49(A). FIG. 49(A) shows the first-stage effect display (also referred to as "first effect" or "first-stage effect") of the confrontation reach development time effect, and FIG. 49(B) shows the confrontation reach development. 49(C1) and (C2) show the second stage production display (also referred to as "second production" or "second stage production") of the time production, and FIGS. A staged effect display (also referred to as "third effect" or "third stage effect") is shown.

The first effect of the showdown ready-to-win development stage includes "showdown ready-to-play title display (also called 'title display show') and 'expectation level notification (also called 'expectation level report effect')". .

The confrontation reach title display (title display effect) displays an image (also referred to as a “title image”) indicating the title of the confrontation reach. A title image (title of the confrontation reach) is provided for each of the confrontation reaches A to C, and the image data thereof is stored in the ROM of the image control board 100 .

As shown in FIG. 49(A), in the first effect of the showdown reach development time production, a title image corresponding to the showdown reach production pattern set in S4505 (that is, one of showdown reach A to C) is displayed. be. In the following, the title image corresponding to the confrontation reach A will be referred to as "title image A", the title image corresponding to the confrontation reach B will be referred to as "title image B", and the title image corresponding to the confrontation reach C will be referred to as "title image A". called "Image C". Through the title image displayed on the display screen 7a, the player can select the type of confrontation reach that will be executed (started) after the current change display (the change display), that is, the enemy character in the current confrontation reach. I can understand the kind. Specifically, when title image A is displayed, confrontation reach A in which enemy character A is the opponent is started (executed), and when title image B is displayed, enemy character B is the opponent. When a certain confrontation reach B is started (executed) and a title image C is displayed, a confrontation reach C in which the enemy character C is the confrontation opponent is started (executed).

Expectation degree notification (expectation degree notification effect) is an expectation degree image 701 that notifies (suggests) the degree of expectation of the big hit of the confrontation reach executed (started) in the variable display (that is, the degree of expectation of the big hit in the variable display). is displayed. The degree-of-expectation image 701 is provided for each of the confrontation reaches A to C, and image data thereof is stored in the ROM of the image control board 100 . In other words, the degree of expectation for a big hit is determined in advance for each of the confrontation reaches A to C.

FIG. 50 shows an example of an expectation level image 701 (expectation level notification) corresponding to each of the confrontation reaches A to C. FIG. In this embodiment, the degree of expectation for a big hit in the showdown reach is notified in five stages of "1 to 5". Corresponding to this, the expectation image 701 of the present embodiment includes five star figures as shown in FIG. 50, and is constructed so as to indicate the degree of expectation of the big win depending on the display mode. In this embodiment, the five star figures included in the expectation degree image 701 are divided into star figures displayed in a predetermined color (for example, red) and not displayed in a predetermined color (displayed in a color other than the predetermined color). The more stars displayed in a predetermined color, the higher the expectation of a big win. In FIG. 50, black (*) indicates that the star is displayed in a predetermined color, and white (*) indicates that the star is not displayed in the predetermined color.

Here, as described above, the confrontation ready-to-win effect pattern of the present embodiment is provided with a basic pattern and a chance up pattern for each of the confrontation reach A to C (see FIG. 48). Corresponding to this, the degree-of-expectation image 701 is also provided with a display mode (display pattern) corresponding to the basic pattern and a display mode (display pattern) corresponding to the chance-up pattern, as shown in FIG. ing. The degree of expectation for the big win is indicated by the display mode of the star figure included in each degree of expectation image 701 . Specifically, the expectation level of the big hit of the showdown reach A is "expectation level 2" for the basic pattern and "expectation level 2.5" for the chance-up pattern. In addition, the expectation level of the big hit of the showdown reach B is "expectation level 3" for the basic pattern and "expectation level 3.5" for the chance-up pattern. Furthermore, the expectation level of the big hit of the showdown reach C is "expectation level 4" for the basic pattern and "expectation level 4.5" for the chance-up pattern. The configuration (display mode) of the expectation degree image 701 is not limited to that shown in the present embodiment, and any configuration may be used as long as the player can recognize the expectation degree of the big win.

As shown in FIG. 49(A), in the first production of the showdown reach development stage, an expectation image 701 corresponding to the basic pattern of the showdown reach production pattern (any of showdown reach A to C) set in S4505. is displayed. Here, the expectation level image 701 of the basic pattern is displayed regardless of whether the confrontation ready-to-win effect pattern set in S4505 is the basic pattern or the chance up pattern. In addition, FIG. 49 shows a case where the confrontation reach effect pattern (confrontation reach type) is the confrontation reach B. In FIG.

In this way, in the first production of the confrontation ready-to-win development time production, the title (title image) of the confrontation ready-to-win that will be executed (started) after this in the variable display and the expectation of the big hit (expectation image 701) are displayed. . The first effect (first stage effect) of the effect at the time of confrontation reach development can be said to be the effect executed in the first period during the variable display of the effect pattern 8 . That is, at the first period during the variable display of the performance symbols 8, an expectation level notification effect (also referred to as "first expectation level notification effect") for reporting the expectation level of the big hit of the variable display is executed. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 49(A), a title image (confrontation ready-to-win title display) is displayed substantially in the center of the display screen 7a, and an expectation level image 701 is displayed below the title image.

The second effect of the showdown ready-to-win development stage includes “friend character silhouette display (also referred to as “friend character appearance encouragement effect”)” and “expectation level notification (expectation level notification effect)”.

The expectation degree notification (expectation degree notification effect) in the second effect of the confrontation ready-to-win development effect is performed by displaying the expectation image 701 (see FIG. 49A) displayed in the first effect described above at the bottom of the display screen 7a. This is displayed in a small size (reduced display), and indicates the same degree of expectation as the degree of expectation for the big win notified in the first effect. That is, the expectation degree notification effect executed (started) in the first effect of the showdown ready-to-win development time effect is continued with the display size change (reduction in this case) of the expectation degree image 701 .

The allied character silhouette display (inciting the appearance of an allied character) displays the silhouette of the allied character ( It displays an image (also referred to as a “silhouette image”) representing a silhouette.

Here, as described above, there are two types of allied characters that appear in Confrontation Reach A to C, Allied Character A and Allied Character B, and each Confrontation Reach production pattern is the basic pattern (Fig. 48 ), ally character A appears, and in the case of the chance up pattern (see FIG. 48), ally character B appears. Therefore, the friendly character silhouette display is an effect display for clarifying whether or not the confrontation ready-to-win executed (started) in the variable display is a chance-up pattern (whether or not the chance is increased). In other words, before the confrontation reach of the title displayed in the above-mentioned first production is executed (started), it suggests whether the expectation of the big hit of the confrontation reach rises (whether the expectation rises or not). It is a performance display. The effect display (allied character silhouette display, allied character appearance teasing effect) is also referred to as a “specific effect”.

In the second effect of the confrontation ready-to-win development time effect, displaying the expectation level image 701 smaller (reduced display) than in the first effect is to draw the player's attention to the ally character silhouette display and increase the expectation level of the big win. This is to more effectively arouse the player's sense of expectation for an increase (chance increase). This makes it possible to enhance the effect of the second effect (effect at the time of development of confrontation reach).

In addition, in the second effect of the confrontation ready-to-win development time effect, the degree of expectation image 701 may not be displayed (the degree of expectation notification effect may not be executed). That is, the second effect of the confrontation ready-to-win development time effect may be configured not to include the expectation level notification (expectation level notification effect). This is because, even if the expectation level image 701 is not displayed, it is possible to obtain the production effect by drawing the player's attention to the display of the teammate character silhouette (production to encourage the appearance of the teammate character).

The third effect of the confrontation ready-to-win development stage includes “friendly character display (also referred to as “friendly character appearance effect”)” and “expectation level notification (expectation level notification effect)”.

The ally character display (ally character appearance effect) displays an image (also referred to as "ally character image") showing the ally character that appears in the showdown ready-to-win. As described above, the ally characters appearing in Showdown Reach are provided with ally character A corresponding to the basic pattern and ally character B corresponding to the chance up pattern. Corresponding to this, the ally character image A representing the ally character A and the ally character image B representing the ally character B are provided in the ally character images.

Here, ally character A (ally character A) is also referred to as "normal ally character (normal ally character)" or "first ally character (first ally character)", and ally character B (ally character B). is also referred to as "special ally character (special ally character)" or "second ally character (second ally character)". Further, the ally character image is also referred to as a "specific image", the ally character image A is also referred to as a "normal specific image" or a "first specific image", and the ally character image B is referred to as a "special specific image" or It is also called a “second specific image”. The character image is an abbreviation of "character image".

The third effect of the confrontation ready-to-win development time effect is displayed when the confrontation ready-to-win effect pattern set in S4505 is the basic pattern (see FIG. 48) or the chance up pattern (see FIG. 48). are different.

When the showdown ready-to-win effect pattern is the basic pattern, the friend character A (friend character image A) is displayed as shown in FIG. 49 (C1). This display can be, for example, an effect display depicting a scene in which ally character A appears. Also, when the expectation level image 701 displayed (reduced display) in the above-described second effect (see FIG. 49B) accompanying the display of the friend character A (friend character image A) is in the first effect, (Refer to FIG. 49(A)) and displayed (enlarged display) in the same size. At this time, the degree of expectation for the big win indicated by the degree of expectation image 701 is displayed (enlarged) in a manner that does not change compared to the time of the second effect (and the first effect). That is, the degree of expectation for the big win indicated by the degree-of-expectation image 701 displayed in an enlarged manner is the same as in the second effect (and the first effect).

In this way, when the confrontation reach production pattern is the basic pattern, the expectation level notification (expectation level notification production) in the third production of the confrontation reach development time production is the above-mentioned first production and second production (Fig. 49 (A) , (B)), the same level of expectation (for example, level of expectation 3) as the level of expectation of the big hit reported in (B)).

On the other hand, if the confrontation reach effect pattern (any of confrontation reach A to C) set in S4505 is the chance up pattern (see FIG. 48), as shown in FIG. Character image B) is displayed. This display can be, for example, an effect display depicting a scene in which ally character B appears. Also, when the expectation level image 701 displayed (reduced display) in the above-described second effect (see FIG. 49(B)) accompanying the display of the friend character B (friend character image B) is in the first effect, (Refer to FIG. 49(A)) is enlarged and displayed (enlarged display) to the same size, and when the expectation level of the big hit indicated by the expectation level image 701 is the second effect (and the first effect) It is displayed in a manner that it rises in comparison.

In this way, when the confrontation reach production pattern is the chance up pattern, the expectation level notification (expectation level notification production) in the third production of the confrontation reach development stage production (expectation level notification production) is the above-mentioned first production and second production (Fig. ), (B)), the expectation level (for example, the expectation level of 3.5) higher than the level of expectation (eg, the expectation level of 3) reported in (B)) is reported.

Thus, in the third production of the confrontation reach development time production, the friend character (friend character image A or B) that appears in the subsequent execution (start) confrontation reach in the variable display and the expectation level of the big hit of the confrontation reach (Expectation level image 701) is displayed again (the expectation level of the big win is confirmed and reported). The third effect (third stage effect) of the confrontation ready-to-win development time effect can be said to be a effect executed in the second period after the first period during the variable display of the effect pattern 8 . In other words, at the second period during the variable display of the performance symbols 8, an expectation level notification effect (also referred to as "second expectation level notification effect") for confirming and reporting the expectation level of the big hit of the variable display is executed. In addition, the expectation level notification effect (expectation level notification effect included in the first effect of the confrontation reach development time production) executed in the first period during the variable display of the effect pattern 8 is the expectation level of the big hit of the variable display. It can be said that it is a performance to make a provisional notification.

Here, in the third effect of the showdown reach development time production, the expectation level image 701 is displayed (enlarged display) larger than in the second production, because the showdown reach to be executed (started) after this in the variable display This is to inform the player in an easy-to-understand manner that the degree of expectation of the big win (the degree of expectation of the big win in the variable display) is fixed (determined is reported). As a result, it is possible to enhance the effect of the third effect (effect at the time of development of confrontation reach).

Incidentally, when the expectation level image 701 is not displayed in the second effect of the showdown reach development time production, the expectation level image 701 is displayed in the third production of the showdown reach development time production along with the display of the ally character (ally character image A or B). The image 701 is configured to be displayed again in the same size as in the first effect (see FIG. 49A).

In addition, the size (display size) of the degree-of-expectation image 701 displayed in the third effect of the showdown ready-to-win development time effect does not have to be the same as in the first effect, and is larger than in the first effect. It is also possible to This makes it easier for the player to understand that the display of the expectation degree image 701 in the third effect of the confrontation reach development time effect is the fixed notification of the expectation degree related to the present confrontation reach (the variable display). becomes possible.

As described above, after the start of the variable display (variable effect) of the production pattern 8 based on the confrontation reach production pattern, the production at the time of the confrontation reach development (first production to third production) is performed at the confrontation reach development timing during the variable display. When it is executed and the production at the time of development of the confrontation ready-to-win is completed, the confrontation ready-to-win (SP ready-to-win production) is subsequently executed (started). In this showdown reach, a production display (showdown production) depicting a confrontation scene between the friendly character (ally character A or B) and the enemy character displayed (appeared) in the third production of the showdown ready development production is displayed on the display screen 7a. to be displayed. In other words, an effect display with contents corresponding to the type of the ally character image (specific image) displayed in the third effect of the showdown ready-to-win development time effect is displayed. Then, after the victory scene or defeat scene of the ally character is displayed as a result of the confrontation ready-to-win (SP ready-to-win production), the three production patterns 8L, 8C, and 8R are stop-displayed in a big win mode or a losing mode, thereby The variable display ends.

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In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment described above, the showdown reach is provided as the SP reach production of the production pattern 8, and when the showdown reach production pattern is set as the variable production pattern (S4505), the production pattern Confrontation ready-to-win is executed as SP ready-to-win performance during variable display of performance pattern 8 based on. Under such a configuration, after the start of the variable display of the production pattern 8 based on the confrontation reach production pattern, when the timing of developing the confrontation reach in the variable display comes, the production at the time of the confrontation reach development is started, and the confrontation. From the start to the end of the ready-to-win development stage effect, the first effect, the second effect and the third effect are executed in this order (see FIGS. 49(A) to (C1) and (C2)). The first production, the second production and the third production all include an expectation level notification production for informing the expectation level of the big win in the confrontation reach, and in the expectation level notification production, an expectation level image 701 showing the expectation level of the big win is displayed. It is displayed on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a).

Then, the level of expectation (see FIG. 49A) indicated by the level of expectation image 701 displayed in the level of expectation notification performance in the first level of performance during the development of the confrontation reach (the first period during the variable display) is There is a possibility that it will increase with the display of the ally character image (specific image) in the third stage of the reach development stage (the second period during the variable display) (see FIGS. 49(C1) and (C2)) . For this reason, the player's interest is stimulated in the confrontation reach development time production (expectation notification performance ). As a result, it is possible to enhance the performance effect in the case where the expectation level notification performance is executed during the variable display of the performance pattern 8, and to improve the game interest.

Further, in the pachinko game machine 1 of the second embodiment, the first effect (see FIG. 49 (A)) of the confrontation reach development time production (see FIG. 49A), that is, the first time during the variable display of the production pattern 8 based on the confrontation reach production pattern After the expectation level image 701 is displayed, one of the two types of ally character images (ally character image A or B) is displayed in the third effect of the confrontation reach development time effect (the second time during the variable display ) is displayed (see FIGS. 49(C1) and (2)). Then, the level of expectation indicated by the level-of-expectation image 701 displayed in the first production of the confrontation reach development time production may increase depending on the type of the ally character image displayed in the third production of the confrontation reach development time production. assumed. Therefore, after the expectation degree image 701 is displayed in the first production of the confrontation reach development time production (at the first period during the variable display of the production pattern 8), it is displayed in the third production of the confrontation reach development time production. It is possible to attract the interest of the player to the type of friendly character image (specific image) that is displayed. As a result, it is possible to maintain the interest (interest after the expectation degree image 701 is displayed) from the first production to the third production of the showdown reach development time production.

In addition, in the pachinko machine 1 of the second embodiment, the ally character image (specific image) displayed in the third effect of the showdown ready-to-win development stage (at the second time during the variable display of the effect pattern 8) is the ally character image A If it is not the (first specific image) but the ally character image B (second specific image), the expectation level image 701 displayed in the first production of the showdown reach development time production (at the first time during the variable display) The degree of expectation indicated by increases with the display of the friendly character image B (see FIGS. 49A and 49C2). Therefore, after the expectation degree image 701 is displayed in the first effect of the confrontation reach development time effect, the player can decide which of the teammate character images A or B is displayed in the third effect of the confrontation reach development time effect. It is possible to attract the interest of As a result, it is possible to increase the sense of anticipation for the display of the teammate character image B (increase the chance) and maintain the interest.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the second embodiment, after the expectation level image 701 is displayed in the first effect of the confrontation ready-to-development effect (at the first period during the variable display of the effect symbol 8), the confrontation reach developing time is displayed. Whether or not the degree of expectation indicated by the degree-of-expectation image 701 increases until the image of the ally character is displayed (at the second time during the variable display) in the third effect of the effect (at the second time during the variable display). A friendly character appearance inciting production (specific production) that suggests whether or not is executed. Therefore, after the expectation degree image 701 is displayed in the first effect of the showdown reach development time effect, the player is made to pay attention to whether or not the expectation degree indicated by the expectation degree image 701 rises, and the expectation degree rises. It is possible to arouse the expectations of As a result, it is possible to increase the interest from the display of the expectation level image 701 in the first production of the confrontation reach development time production to the display of the ally character image in the third production of the confrontation reach development time production. Become.

Further, in the pachinko game machine 1 of the second embodiment, when the variable display of the production pattern 8 is executed based on the confrontation ready-to-win production pattern, that is, during the variable display of the production pattern 8, the showdown ready-to-win (SP ready-to-win production, special ready-to-win production ) is executed, before the start of the confrontation reach (before development) during the variable display, the confrontation reach development time production including the expectation level notification effect (display of the expectation level image 701) is executed. Then, after the image of the ally character is displayed in the third production of the development of the confrontation ready-to-win production (after the determination of the degree of expectation for the big win is notified), the confrontation ready-to-win game in which the ally character indicated by the ally character image appears is executed. Therefore, the expectation level of the big hit notified by the expectation level notification effect included in the production at the time of development of the confrontation reach is the expectation level that the production pattern 8 is stopped and displayed in the big win mode after the confrontation reach, that is, the big hit of the confrontation reach. It can be said that it is an expectation. This makes it possible to effectively raise expectations for the confrontation reach.

In the above-described second embodiment, the degree of expectation for the big hit notified when the first effect of the showdown reach development time production is executed (the first period during the variable display) is the same as the level of expectation for the big win of the showdown reach development time production. Although it has been configured to be able to increase when 3 effects are executed (the second period during the variable display), it may be configured to be decreased conversely. In this case, for example, a chance down pattern is provided in addition to the above-described basic pattern and chance up pattern as the confrontation reach production pattern, and the confrontation reach based on the chance down pattern is performed with a predetermined ally character and an enemy corresponding to the chance down pattern. The character (also referred to as a “special enemy character”) faces off with an SP reach effect. Then, when the enemy character image showing the special enemy character is displayed in the third effect of the showdown reach development time production, the degree of expectation for the big hit reported in the first showdown reach development time production is increased by a predetermined amount (for example, 0). .5) can be configured to be lowered; In other words, the degree of expectation for the big win indicated by the degree of expectation image displayed in the first period during the variable display of the production pattern 8 is the character image (specific image) in the second period after the first period during the variable display. It can be configured to change (increase or decrease) along with the display. In this way, by constructing such that the expectation level of the big win once notified during the variable display of the production pattern 8 may not only increase but also decrease after the notification, the expectation level notification during the variable display is also possible. It is possible to enhance the production effect by production.

In the second embodiment described above, one chance-up pattern is provided for each of the confrontation reaches A to C (see FIG. 48), and one special friend character (friend character B) is provided as a friend character corresponding to the chance-up pattern. was provided, a plurality of chance-up patterns may be provided, and a plurality of special ally characters (for example, ally characters B, C, and D) corresponding to each of the plurality of chance-up patterns may be provided. In this case, for example, in the third effect (see FIG. 49 (C2)) of the confrontation reach development time effect described above, when the ally character image B (second specific image) showing the ally character B is displayed, the expectation level When the degree of expectation indicated by the image 701 increases by 0.5 compared to the basic pattern, and the friend character image C (third specific image) indicating the friend character C is displayed, the degree of expectation indicated by the degree of expectation image 701 is changed to the basic pattern. When the friend character image D (fourth specific image) showing the friend character D is displayed, the expectation indicated by the expectation image 701 is 1.5 higher than the basic pattern. It can be configured to rise. In other words, if the expectation level indicated by the expectation level image 701 displayed in the first production of the showdown reach development time production is increased along with the display of the ally character image in the third production of the showdown reach development time production, the increase The amount can be configured to vary depending on the type of ally character image displayed in the third effect. Even with this configuration, after the expectation degree image 701 is displayed in the first effect of the showdown reach development time production, any one of the plurality of teammate character images is displayed in the third showdown reach development time production. It is possible to attract the interest of the player and improve the amusement of the game.

In the second embodiment described above, the showdown reach is shown as the SP reach effect in which the expectation level notification (expectation level notification effect) is executed by the expectation level image 701, but the reach effect accompanied by the expectation level notification is not limited to the showdown reach. , the content of the reach production is not particularly limited.

Further, in the above-described second embodiment, at a predetermined time (predetermined period) during the variable display of the production pattern 8 and before the start of the SP ready-to-win production (before development), the expectation level image 701 is used to notify the expectation level (expectation level notification production) However, the time to execute the expectation degree notification does not have to be before the start of the SP ready-to-win production (before development), and may be any time during the variable display of the production pattern 8.例文帳に追加For example, the expectation level notification effect is executed at a predetermined time (predetermined period) during the SP reach effect, or the expectation level notification effect is executed from before the reach establishment during the variable display of the effect pattern 8 to during the reach effect after the reach establishment. Or, the execution timing (execution period) of the expectation degree notification effect is arbitrary, such as executing the expectation degree notification effect at a predetermined time (predetermined period) from the start of the fluctuation of the effect pattern 8 to the establishment of the ready-to-win, and during the variable display The present invention can be applied to the case where the expectation degree notification effect is executed at any timing.

Further, in the second embodiment described above, the expectation degree of the big hit indicated by the expectation degree image 701 displayed in the first period during the variable display of the production pattern 8 is the same as in the second period after the first period during the variable display. Although it has been described that it can rise with the display of the character image, the image that triggers the rise, that is, the specific image is not limited to the character image. For example, an image representing a predetermined item (item image), an image (character image) showing a predetermined message, comment, line, etc., a cut-in image that constitutes a cut-in effect, etc., can be used as the specific image. is possible. This means that the expectation level of the big win indicated by the expectation level image displayed in the first period during the variable display can be lowered along with the display of the specific image in the second period during the variable display. The same is true for

As described above, Examples 1 and 2 have been described as embodiments of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to these, and is limited to the wording of each claim as long as it does not depart from the scope described in each claim. However, it is possible for those skilled in the art to easily replace them, and to add improvements as appropriate based on the knowledge that those skilled in the art usually have.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, depending on the length of the opening time of the second large prize winning port 35 (V attacker) in the V round, the possibility of passing the V becomes high (easy) or low (substantially unfavorable). It was possible) and set the case. That is, when the opening time of the second large winning hole 35 in the V round is relatively long, it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the second large winning hole 35, and the second large winning hole 35 At least one of the entered game balls almost certainly passes through the specific area 39, and on the other hand, when the opening time of the second big winning hole 35 in the V round is relatively short, the second big winning It is difficult (substantially impossible) to enter the game ball into the mouth 35, and as a result, the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39.例文帳に追加Instead of this, a movable piece that opens and closes the specific area is provided, and the movable piece is operated based on the number of balls entering the second big winning hole 35 in the V-round (the value counted by the number of entering balls counting means). , the V passability may differ depending on the operation mode. For example, when the movable piece is operated based on the first predetermined number (for example, the first ball) of entering the second big prize hole 35 in the V round, the operation mode of the movable piece is changed to the V passability. is lowered (substantially impossible), and when the movable piece is operated based on a second predetermined number (for example, any of the second to the specified number) of hits, The operation mode is set to a mode in which the possibility of passing V is increased. Then, a big win in which the movable piece operates only in a mode in which the movable piece is unlikely to pass through the V round, that is, a big win in which the movable piece operates only based on the first predetermined number of balls entering the second big winning hole 35. It is called "V non-passing scheduled jackpot", and there are cases where it operates in a mode with a low possibility of passing V and cases where it operates in a mode with a high possibility of passing through V, that is, the first predetermined to the second big winning hole 35 A big hit in which the movable piece operates based on the number of hit balls and the second predetermined number of hit balls may be defined as the "V-passing planned big hit". Even with such a configuration, it is possible to determine whether or not the probability variation function is activated (whether or not a high probability state occurs) based on whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area, as in the above-described embodiments.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the player is provided with a game privilege of generating a high probability state based on the game ball passing through the specific area 39 in the V round during the jackpot game (during the special game). was exemplified, the privilege is not limited to the occurrence of a high probability state. For example, a high-base state that increases the frequency of game balls entering the starting hole, a variable time shortened state (shorter working hours state) that shortens the variable time of identification information, etc. If there is, the content (type) of the privilege does not matter. Moreover, based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the specific area, one privilege may be granted or a plurality of privileges may be granted.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the application of the present invention to a pachinko (so-called "V accuracy machine") having a specific area 39 as a variable probability operating opening was exemplified, but not limited to this, the specific area 39 in the big winning opening A type of game machine that determines whether to give a high probability state based on the result of special symbol suitability determination (type of jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed) without having The present invention is applicable. Also, the present invention can be applied to a type of gaming machine that does not have a probability variation function. Furthermore, a specific area (V area) is provided in the large winning opening that can enter the ball when the result of the special symbol suitability determination is a small hit, and the game ball that enters the big winning opening during the small winning game The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine of 1 type and 2 types in which a jackpot game is executed when passing through a specific area (V passing) and a jackpot game is executed based on the V passing.

Also, in the above-described embodiment, the control processing (so-called special figure 2 priority Variation) was adopted, but not limited to this, a control process (so-called special figure 1 priority variation) that preferentially digests the first special figure reservation to the second special figure reservation may be adopted. Alternatively, no priority is set for the digestion of the first special reservation and the digestion of the second special reservation, and among the first special reservation and the second special reservation, the oldest one is digested first A control process (so-called change in the order of incoming balls (order of storage)) may be adopted. In addition, the control processing (so-called special symbols 1, 2 Simultaneous variation) may be adopted.

In the above-described embodiment, the probability variation function is deactivated/activated to set the jackpot probability to a low probability (first probability) or a high probability (second probability). It is not limited to this, for example, three or more types of probabilities can be set, such as a middle probability (third probability) higher than a low probability (first probability) and lower than a high probability (second probability) good. Furthermore, first low probability and first high probability (first probability condition), second low probability and second high probability (second probability condition), third low probability and third high probability (third probability condition), etc. , a plurality of types of probability conditions that define the relationship between low probability and high probability are provided, and any one of the plurality of types of probability conditions can be arbitrarily set (selected) when the gaming machine is powered on, for example. good too.

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

(Reference Invention 1)
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a gaming machine capable of executing a special game in which a predetermined profit is given to a player when the display result of variable display of identification information (for example, special symbols) is a specific display result (for example, a big hit). there is Some game machines of this type are configured to generate a fluctuating sound during the fluctuating display to notify that the symbol as the identification information is fluctuatingly displayed (see, for example, Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2002-224351). ).

As described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-224351, the notification by the fluctuation sound is started with the start of the pattern fluctuation (the start of the fluctuation display), and the fluctuation sound is produced with the stop of the pattern fluctuation (the end of the fluctuation display). When the notification is stopped, the fluctuation sound is not generated while the symbol fluctuation is not executed. Therefore, when the pattern variation is interrupted during the game, the player is likely to have the impression that the game is blank, which may lead to a decrease in the interest in the game.

The present reference invention 1 has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its object is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decline in amusement in a game.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 is
A special method in which variable display of identification information is started based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and a predetermined profit is given to the player when the display result of the variable display derived from the end of the variable display is a specific display result. A gaming machine capable of executing a game,
production control means capable of controlling production;
and a sound output means capable of outputting a production sound,
Having a variable effect sound that can be output during the variable display as the effect sound,
The production control means is
It is possible to start reproducing the variable effect sound with the start of the variable display, and end the reproduction with the end of the variable display,
After the reproduction is ended with the end of the variable display, the reproduction of the variable effect sound can be started even if the next variable display is not started.

According to such a gaming machine, the reproduction of the variable effect sound is started with the start of the variable display of the identification information (also simply referred to as "variable display"), and the variable effect sound is played with the end of the variable display. When the reproduction ends, a variable effect sound is output during the variable display. Also, even when the next variable display is not started after the reproduction of the variable performance sound is finished with the end of the variable display, the reproduction of the variable performance sound is started and the variable performance sound is output. Therefore, even if the next variable display is not started immediately after the end of the variable display, the player can hear the variable effect sound. As a result, even if the variable display is interrupted during the game, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to have the impression that the game is blank, and it is possible to suppress the decline in the interest in the game.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 described above,
When a predetermined time has passed since the end of the variable display, the next variable display can be started,
The production control means is
When the reproduction of the variable effect sound is started even if the next variable display is not started after the reproduction is ended with the end of the variable display, the variable effect sound is reproduced based on the elapse of the predetermined time. It is characterized by starting playback.

According to this type of gaming machine, after the end of the variable display, when the predetermined time elapses, the next variable display can be started. Even if the next variable display is not started, when a predetermined time elapses after the end of the variable display (in other words, the end of the reproduction of the variable effect sound), the reproduction of the variable effect sound is started. Therefore, depending on whether the previous variable display and the next variable display are executed continuously or not (when the next variable display does not start immediately), the variable effect sound will be played after the previous variable display ends. It is possible to make the timing at which reproduction is started similar. As a result, even if the variable display is interrupted during the game, it is possible to prevent the rhythm of the game from being disrupted.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 or 1-2 described above,
a shooting operation unit operable by a player to shoot a game ball;
A contact detection means capable of detecting contact with the firing operation unit,
The variable display can be started based on the shot game ball entering a predetermined ball entrance,
The production control means is
When the variable display is not executed and the variable effect sound is not reproduced, the contact detection means detects contact with the firing operation unit, and the variable effect sound is reproduced. It is characterized by starting

According to such a gaming machine, when the variable display is not executed and the variable effect sound is not reproduced/output, the player operates the shooting operation section to start shooting the game ball. When the shooting operation part is touched, the variable effect sound starts to be reproduced and the variable effect sound is output. For this reason, after the launch of the game ball (that is, the game) is started, and before the launched game ball enters the ball entrance that triggers the start of the variable display, the player can hear the variable effect sound. become. As a result, it is possible to raise the player's mood from the beginning of the launch of the game ball (the beginning of the game). Also, even if the variable display does not start for a long time after the start of shooting the game ball (after the start of the game), it is possible to make it difficult for the player to have the impression that the game is blank.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-4 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Inventions 1-1 to 1-3 described above,
The effect control means is characterized in that, when starting the reproduction of the variable effect sound, the variable effect sound is reproduced from the beginning.

According to such a gaming machine, each time the reproduction of the variable effect sound is started, the variable effect sound is reproduced from the beginning. Therefore, regardless of whether or not the next variable display is started immediately after the end of the variable display, it is possible to refresh the player's mood. This makes it possible for the player to be less likely to get bored with the game.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-5 is
A special method in which variable display of identification information is started based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and a predetermined profit is given to the player when the display result of the variable display derived from the end of the variable display is a specific display result. A gaming machine capable of executing a game,
a storage means capable of storing acquisition information acquired based on establishment of a predetermined acquisition condition;
determination means capable of determining the acquired information read from the storage means;
production control means capable of controlling production;
and a sound output means capable of outputting a production sound,
The variable display can be executed based on the result of determination by the determination means,
Having a variable effect sound that can be output during the variable display as the effect sound,
The production control means is
If the obtained information is not stored in the storage means when the variable display is finished, the variable display is performed even if the next variable display is not started after the reproduction is finished with the end of the variable display. Characterized in that it is possible to start playing the effect sound

According to such a gaming machine, when the variable display of the identification information starts, the variable effect sound starts to be reproduced, and when the variable display ends, the variable effect sound ends. A fluctuating effect sound is output. Further, when the acquired information is not stored in the storage means when the variable display ends, even if the next variable display does not start after the reproduction of the variable effect sound ends with the end of the variable display, Reproduction of the fluctuating effect sound is started, and the fluctuating effect sound is output. Therefore, even if the next variable display is not started immediately after the end of the variable display, the player can hear the variable effect sound. As a result, even if the variable display is interrupted during the game, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to have the impression that the game is blank, and it is possible to suppress the decline in the interest in the game.

According to this reference invention 1 described above, it is possible to suppress a decline in amusement in a game.

(Reference Invention 2)
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a gaming machine capable of executing a special game in which a predetermined profit is given to a player when the display result of variable display of identification information (for example, special symbols) is a specific display result (for example, a big hit). there is This type of game machine has a plurality of types of ready-to-win performances for which the degree of reliability (expectation) for a big hit is determined as the ready-to-win performance that can be executed during the symbol variation display, and the reliability (expectation) of each ready-to-win performance. There is a production that notifies the number of stars, etc., at the time of reach development during symbol variation display (for example, see JP 2014-161589 A).

However, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-161589, the effect of notifying the expectation level of the reach effect by the number of stars etc. is uniform, and there is room for further improvement in order to improve the game interest. be.

The present reference invention 2 has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its object is to realize a notification mode that can attract the player's interest in relation to the effect of notifying the degree of expectation, and to realize a game. It's about increasing interest.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 is
A gaming machine capable of executing a special game that provides a player with a predetermined profit when a display result of variable display of identification information is a specific display result,
an image display means capable of displaying an image;
and a production control means capable of controlling production,
The effect includes a notification effect for notifying the degree of expectation that the display result of the variable display during the variable display of the identification information is the specific display result,
When the production control means executes the notification production,
displaying an expectation degree image indicating the degree of expectation in a first period during the variable display;
displaying a specific image at a second time period after the first time period during the variable display;
It is possible to increase the level of expectation indicated by the level of expectation image displayed in the first period of time as the specific image is displayed.

According to such a gaming machine, when a notification effect is executed to notify the degree of expectation that the display result of the variable display is the specific display result during the variable display of the identification information, the degree of expectation image indicating the degree of expectation is displayed. It is displayed during the first period during the variable display, and then the specific image is displayed during the second period during the variable display. Then, it is assumed that the degree of expectation indicated by the degree-of-expectation image displayed in the first period may increase with the display of the specific image in the second period. Therefore, the player's interest should be attracted to the notification effect from the first period (display of the expectation level image) during the variable display of the identification information to the second period (display of the specific image) during the variable display of the identification information. becomes possible. As a result, it is possible to enhance the performance effect in the case where the notification performance is executed during the variable display of the identification information, and to improve the amusement of the game.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 described above,
A plurality of types of the specific image are provided,
The production control means is
displaying one of the plurality of types of specific images at the second time;
The degree of expectation indicated by the degree-of-expectation image displayed in the first period can be increased by the type of the specific image displayed in the second period.

According to such a gaming machine, after the expectation degree image is displayed in the first period during the variable display of the identification information, one of the plurality of types of specific images is displayed in the second period during the variable display. be. Then, the degree of expectation indicated by the degree-of-expectation image displayed in the first period may increase depending on the type of specific image displayed in the second period. Therefore, after the expectation level image is displayed in the first period during the variable display of the identification information, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the type of the specific image displayed during the variable display. This makes it possible to maintain interest after the expectation level image is displayed.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-2 described above,
the plurality of types of specific images include a first specific image and a second specific image;
The effect control means increases the degree of expectation indicated by the degree-of-expectation image displayed at the first time period with the display of the second specific image among the first specific image and the second specific image. characterized by

According to such a gaming machine, if the specific image displayed in the second period during the variable display of the identification information is not the first specific image but the second specific image, it is displayed in the first period during the variable display. The degree of expectation indicated by the degree-of-expectation image thus generated increases with the display of the second specific image. Therefore, after the expectation degree image is displayed during the variable display of the identification information, the player's interest can be attracted to which of the first specific image and the second specific image is displayed during the variable display. It becomes possible. As a result, it is possible to increase the sense of anticipation for the display of the second specific image and maintain interest.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-4 is the gaming machine of any one of the aforementioned Reference Inventions 2-1 to 2-3,
The effect control means provides, between the first period and the second period during the variable display, a specific effect suggesting whether or not the degree of expectation indicated by the degree of expectation image displayed in the first period is increased. is characterized by executing

According to such a gaming machine, after the expectation degree image is displayed in the first period during the variable display of the identification information, until the specific image is displayed in the second period during the variable display, the A specific effect is executed to suggest whether or not the degree of expectation indicated by the degree of expectation image will rise. Therefore, after the expectation level image is displayed during the variable display of the identification information, the player is made to pay attention to whether or not the level of expectation indicated by the expectation level image increases, thereby fueling expectations for the increase in the level of expectation. becomes possible. As a result, it is possible to enhance interest from the display of the expectation level image during the first period during the variable display of the identification information to the display of the specific image during the second period during the variable display.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-5 is the gaming machine of any one of the aforementioned Reference Inventions 2-1 to 2-4,
The production includes a reach production that can be executed during the variable display,
The ready-to-reach production includes a normal ready-to-reach production and a special ready-to-reach production in which the expectation is higher than the normal ready-to-reach production,
The effect control means is capable of executing the notification effect when executing the special ready-to-win effect during the variable display, and executes the special ready-to-win effect after executing the notification effect and displaying the specific image. It is characterized by

According to such a game machine, when the special ready-to-win effect with higher expectations than the normal ready-to-win effect is executed during the variable display, the notification effect can be executed during the variable display. is executed, the special ready-to-win effect is executed after the specific image is displayed (after the second period). Therefore, the degree of expectation notified by the notification effect can be said to be the degree of expectation that the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result through the special ready-to-reach effect, that is, the degree of expectation of the special ready-to-reach effect. As a result, it is possible to effectively raise expectations for the special ready-to-win effect.

According to the present invention 2 described above, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

1 pachinko machine, 2 game board, 3 game area, 7 image display device, 7a display screen, 7b effect pattern display area, 8 effect pattern, 10 center decoration, 19 fixed winning device, 20 first start port, 21 second 2 starting port, 22 variable winning device, 30 first big winning port, 31 first big winning device, 35 second big winning port, 36 second big winning device, 40 main display, 41a first special symbol display, 41b second special symbol display, 67 speaker, 80 main control board, 81 game control microcomputer, 90 sub control board, 91 effect control microcomputer, 100 image control board, 101 image control microcomputer, 106 voice control board, 701 Expectation image.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of executing a special game that provides a player with a predetermined profit when a display result of variable display of identification information is a specific display result,
an image display means capable of displaying an image;
and a production control means capable of controlling production,
The effect includes a notification effect for notifying the degree of expectation that the display result of the variable display during the variable display of the identification information is the specific display result,
When the production control means executes the notification production,
An expectation degree image showing the degree of expectation is displayed in a first period during the variable display, and the degree of expectation indicated by the expectation degree image is increased in a second period after the first period during the variable display. A gaming machine characterized by being capable of

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