JP2023160517A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of preventing a disadvantage from occurring to a player due to the arrival of a time such as the end of a game while a game based on a predetermined game result is reserved.SOLUTION: In a Pachinko game machine 1, a determination result of a special symbol winning determination based on start winning information stored in a second special symbol reservation storage section 64b which has a lower priority for consumption is set to be more likely to be a small winning determination result than a determination result of a special symbol winning determination based on start winning information stored in a first special symbol reservation storage section 64a which has a higher priority for consumption. The Pachinko game machine includes an RTC 124 that can measure the current time. During the time-shortened periods 1 and 2, when the RTC measures a predetermined time just before the end of business and the start winning information is stored in the second special symbol reservation storage section 64b which has a lower priority for consumption, a guidance performance can be executed which suggests or informs a method for speeding up the opportunity to execute a special symbol winning determination based on the start winning information stored in the second special symbol reservation storage section 64b.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 30

Description

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

As a gaming machine, for example, a pachinko gaming machine that plays a game using game balls (pachinko balls) is known. This pachinko game machine has a game area formed on the front side of a game board placed inside the machine, and the game area is provided with a plurality of types of ball entrances. In pachinko games, players are given predetermined benefits (prize balls, advantageous gaming conditions, etc.) based on the fact that a game ball guided into the game area according to the player's operation enters the ball entrance. (For example, Patent Document 1).

JP2007-289250A

Generally, in a pachinko game machine, a sensor detects when a game ball enters a starting port (trigger port), which is a type of ball entry port, and depending on the timing of this detection, whether or not an advantageous gaming state is generated is determined. A lottery will be held to determine whether the results are correct or not. Then, the result of this winning/failure lottery is produced by displaying fluctuating production symbols on an image display device or the like. When a game ball enters the starting slot during the fluctuating display of the performance symbols (fluctuating performance), the fluctuating performance that corresponds to the result of the winning/losing lottery triggered by the ball entering is suspended, and the currently running After the end of the variable performance, the next variable performance is started. For this reason, for example, even though there is a result of a winning lottery that indicates an advantageous gaming state, the fluctuating effect corresponding to the winning/failing result is suspended, and the game is stopped when the game store closes. An inconvenient situation may arise for the player, such as being forced to terminate the game.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the problems in the prior art, and its purpose is to prevent players from losing money due to the time when a game ends, etc., while a game based on a predetermined game result is on hold. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the occurrence of disadvantages.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention has a plurality of trigger ports into which a game ball can enter, and acquires ball entry information when a game ball enters any of the plurality of trigger ports. a holding storage means that is capable of storing up to a predetermined number of pieces of ball entry information acquired by the acquisition means when a ball enters the trigger opening, and is provided with a plurality of pieces of information depending on the corresponding trigger opening; comprising a determination means for making a judgment of validity based on the ball entry information stored in the reservation storage means; and a symbol display means for displaying a symbol in a variable manner based on the ball entry information; When the condition for starting the fluctuating display of the symbol is satisfied in a state where the ball-in information is stored, the validity determination is executed based on the ball-in information stored in the hold storage means with a high priority for digestion. The game machine is configured to start displaying the symbols in a variable manner based on the determination result, and the game machine is configured to start displaying the symbols in a variable manner based on the determination result, and among the plurality of trigger openings, the said ball entry is obtained when a game ball enters the game ball. A first opportunity for information to be stored in the hold storage means with a high priority for digestion, and among the plurality of opportunities, the ball entry information acquired in response to the entry of a game ball is the A second opportunity to be stored in a holding storage means with a low priority for consumption, and a game to the second opportunity with a probability lower than the probability of the game ball entering the first opportunity. After a first game state in which a ball enters the ball, a generating means is capable of causing a second game state in which the probability of a game ball entering the first trigger opening is lower than that in the first game state, and a time. and a timing means capable of measuring the timing, and the result of the validity judgment based on the ball entry information stored in the reservation storage means with a high priority for digestion, triggered by the ball entering the first trigger opening. A setting in which the result of the validity judgment based on the ball entry information stored in the holding storage means with a low priority of consumption, triggered by the ball entering the second opportunity opening, is more likely to result in an advantageous result for the player. During the first gaming state, when the timer measures a predetermined time and the ball-hitting information is stored in the hold storage means with a low priority for extinguishing, the extinguishing It is characterized by being configured to be able to execute a guidance effect that suggests or notifies a method for hastening the opportunity for executing the validity judgment based on the ball landing information stored in the hold storage means having a low priority. do.

According to this, in the first gaming state, since the game ball may enter the second opportunity with a lower probability than the probability of the game ball entering the first opportunity, the first opportunity When the ball enters the mouth, judgment of validity based on the ball entering information stored in the retention storage means with a high priority for digestion is executed with priority, and when the ball enters the second trigger mouth, the judgment of the priority for digestion is executed with priority. The judgment of validity based on the entry information stored in the low reservation storage means is in a standby state. In the second game state, the probability of the game ball entering the first opportunity port becomes low, so all the ball entry information stored in the hold storage means with a high priority of consumption is used for the judgment of success or failure. Judgment is made based on the ball entry information stored in the reservation storage means with low priority. In a game machine with such a playability, when the game ends during the first game state due to the end of business hours of the game parlor, for example, a judgment is made based on the ball entry information stored in the hold storage means with a low priority for consumption. There is a risk that this will not be done. Since the result of the judgment based on the ball entry information stored in the reservation storage means with low priority for consumption is set to be more likely to be an advantageous result for the player, the player will suffer a loss. Therefore, at a predetermined time (for example, the time just before the end of business hours at a game parlor), a guidance performance is performed in the first gaming state, and information on ball entry in the hold storage means with a low priority for consumption is generated. By suggesting or notifying a method for hastening the opportunity to perform a validity determination based on the above, the timing at which the player himself/herself promptly executes a validity determination based on ball entry information in the hold storage means with a low priority for consumption. It is possible to speed up the process and obtain advantageous results based on the validity judgment.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention having the above-mentioned configuration, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of disadvantages to the player due to the time such as the end of the game arriving while the game based on the predetermined game result is on hold. I can do it.

It is a front view of a pachinko game machine. It is an enlarged view of the main part of the game area. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the electrical configuration of a main control board and peripheral devices in blocks. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the electrical configuration of a sub-control board and peripheral devices in blocks. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram regarding types of time saving states and termination conditions. It is an explanatory diagram of a jackpot determination table. It is an explanatory diagram of a jackpot type determination table. It is an explanatory diagram of a small hit type determination table. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a general electricity distribution determination table. It is a flowchart of main side main control processing. 3 is a flowchart of main side timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of sensor detection processing for symbols. It is a flowchart of normal operation processing. It is a flowchart of special symbol standby processing. It is a flowchart of special figure jackpot determination processing. It is a flowchart of special figure fluctuation pattern selection processing. 17 is a flowchart continued from FIG. 16. It is a flowchart of special symbol related processing. It is a flowchart of gaming state management processing. It is a flowchart of special electric accessories processing (type 1 jackpot, V hit). It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing (small win). It is a flowchart of V hit start processing. It is a flowchart of sub-side main control processing. It is a flowchart of 1ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interruption processing. 3 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing. It is a flowchart of a fluctuating production start process. It is an explanatory diagram regarding information communication among a pachinko game machine, a mobile terminal, and a server computer. (a) is the display mode of the standby screen when the pachinko machine in which the player is playing is not collecting and managing gaming data, (b) is the display mode of the environment setting screen, and (c) is the display mode of the environment setting screen. (d) shows the display mode of the standby screen when collecting and managing game data on the pachinko game machine in which the player plays, and (d) shows the display mode of the game data confirmation screen. It is a flowchart of data management setting processing. It is a flowchart of game data update processing (at the time of jackpot). It is a flowchart of game data update processing (at the time of variable performance). It is a flowchart of game data update processing (at the time of ball entry). It is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the type of music-based SP reach performance, the type of BGM, and release conditions. It is a flowchart of acquired point update processing. It is an explanatory diagram showing changes in the game state and performance mode. It shows the display contents and sound output contents in the guidance performance. The content of the guidance effect in another embodiment is shown. 39 shows an example of the display contents after the guidance performance when the player plays the game according to the contents of the instructions displayed as the guidance performance shown in FIG. 38.

A gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, a pachinko game machine that plays a game using game balls will be taken as an example of a game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. When explaining the direction and positional relationship of each part of a pachinko machine, we will refer to "left", "right", "top", and "bottom" as seen from the player facing the pachinko machine. Based on. Further, the side that is closer to the player (front side) is referred to as the "front", and the side that is farther away (rear side) is referred to as the "rear".

[Main configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a gaming machine frame. The gaming machine frame is configured to include at least an inner frame 16 that holds a gaming board 2, which will be described later, and a door-shaped front frame 18 that covers the front surface of this inner frame 16. It is installed on an installation island (not shown) inside the game store. The front frame 18 includes a left side lamp 23a, a right side lamp 23b, and a top lamp 23c, and a window 18a is formed inside surrounded by these. This window 18a is an opening that makes the game area 3 formed on the board surface (front side) of the game board 2 visible, and a transparent glass plate is provided to cover this window 18a, but it is omitted in FIG. ing. In addition, speakers 8 are provided at the left and right upper ends of the front frame 18 (on both sides of the top lamp 23c) as sound output means for outputting sounds such as music, sound effects, and notification sounds according to the content of the performance. ing.

The front frame 18 has translucent properties on both sides constituting the left side lamp 23a and the right side lamp 23b, and a plurality of LEDs are arranged inside the translucent parts. Each LED can emit light in a plurality of colors, and lights up or blinks depending on the content of the performance, and further changes the color of the emitted light.
Further, the top lamp 23c constitutes a rotating light having an LED and a rotating reflector inside (not shown). The LED can emit light in multiple colors, and lights up or blinks depending on the content of the performance or the content of the notification, and further changes the color of the emitted light. The rotating reflector rotates around the LED in accordance with the drive of the movable body motor 23d (FIG. 4), and changes the direction in which light from the LED is reflected.

Furthermore, a handle 4, a batted ball supply tray (also referred to as an upper tray) 24, and a surplus ball receiving tray (also referred to as a lower tray) 25 are provided at the lower part of the front frame 18. The batted ball supply tray 24 stores game balls put out from the rental ball payout device 80 (FIG. 3) and the prize ball payout device 400 (FIG. 3), or stores game balls to be supplied to the firing device 90 (FIG. 3). It is for the purpose of A surplus ball tray (also referred to as a lower tray) 25 is provided below the batted ball supply tray 24 in the front frame 18 . The surplus ball tray 25 stores game balls exceeding the number of balls that can be stored in the batted ball supply tray 24.

The handle 4 is provided at the lower right of the front frame 18, that is, at a position where a player playing a game facing the pachinko game machine 1 can grip it with his right hand. The handle 4 includes a touch switch 92 (FIG. 3), a firing lever 4a, and a firing stop button 4b. The touch switch 92 outputs a signal indicating that the player has touched the handle 4, and is disposed at a portion touched by the player's right hand holding the handle 4. The firing lever 4a is for adjusting the firing strength of the game ball by the firing device 90 (striking hammer), and is rotatably provided on the handle 4. The firing stop button 4b is for stopping the firing of game balls when the game balls are being fired, and is provided at a position where it can be operated by the thumb of the right hand gripping the handle 4.

A production button 5 is provided on the upper surface of the batted ball supply tray 24 in the front frame 18. The performance button 5 can be pressed down with one hand by a player facing the pachinko game machine 1, but is provided in a position where it is impossible for the player to simultaneously operate the handle 4 with only one hand. Further, the performance button 5 is provided in a position where it is impossible for the player to operate the performance lever 6, which will be described later, simultaneously with only one hand. The production button 5 has a built-in elastic member (not shown) such as a spring, and when the production button 5 is released from the pressed state, the production button 5 returns to the state before the depression operation due to the restoring force of this elastic member. The situation is now returning to normal. The performance button 5 includes a performance button detection switch 5a (FIG. 4) that detects a press operation on the performance button 5, a performance button vibration motor 5b (FIG. 4) that vibrates the performance button 5, and a performance button vibration motor 5b (FIG. 4) that causes the performance button 5 to emit light. A production button lamp 5c (FIG. 4) is built-in. The performance button vibration motor 5b vibrates at a predetermined timing, for example, during a period in which the pressing operation of the performance button 5 is valid. In this embodiment, the effect button 5 is vibrated by the operation of the effect button vibration motor 5b, and the surface of the effect button 5 made of a translucent material is lit or blinks by light emission from the effect button lamp 5c (LED in this embodiment). By doing so, for example, an effect is performed to notify that the operation of the effect button 5 is valid or to increase the expectation of a jackpot.
When the player presses the performance button 5 while the press operation of the performance button 5 is valid, the operation is detected by the performance button detection switch 5a, and this is used as a trigger to perform a specific performance. Hereinafter, a specific performance that is performed in response to the operation of the performance button 5 will be referred to as a button performance.

A production lever 6 is provided on the left side of the surplus ball tray 25 (near the lower left end) of the front frame 18. The production lever 6 can be held and operated with one hand by a player facing the pachinko game machine 1, but is placed in a position where it is impossible for the player to operate the handle 4 and production button 5 simultaneously with only one hand. It is set in. Specifically, the production lever 6 is configured so that it can be operated to push it toward the back side (pushing operation) with the hand that is gripped, and it can also be operated to rotate it left and right (rotation operation). In addition, the production lever 6 includes a production lever push detection switch 6a (FIG. 4) that detects a push operation of the production lever 6, and a production lever rotation detection switch 6b (see FIG. 4) that detects a clockwise rotation operation or a counterclockwise rotation operation of the production lever 6. 4) and a production lever vibration motor 6c (FIG. 4) that vibrates the production lever 6. In this embodiment, by vibrating the production lever 6 by operating the production lever vibration motor 6c, for example, a production that notifies that the operation of the production lever 6 is valid or increases the expectation level of a jackpot is performed. It will be done. When the player presses or rotates the production lever 6 while the operation of the production lever 6 is valid, the operation is detected by the production lever push detection switch 6a and the production lever rotation detection switch 6b, and this triggers a specific A performance will be held. Hereinafter, a specific performance that is performed in response to the operation of the performance lever 6 will be referred to as a lever performance.

[Configuration of game board 2]
The game board 2 is held by the inner frame 16 so that the board surface (front surface) is in a position substantially directly facing the player's face. This game board 2 is covered from the front by the aforementioned glass plate of the front frame 18, but the board surface can be viewed from the player side (front) through the glass plate (window 18a). In addition, in FIG. 1, although the outer peripheral side of the board surface of the game board 2 (the area outside the window 18a when viewed from the front) cannot be seen, the game area 3, which is the area where the game ball flows down (rolls), is shown on the inner periphery. An annular game area forming means (rail member 17, etc.) that forms sections on the side is arranged. In addition, on the left side of the board surface of the game board 2, the rail members 17 are arranged in two rows on the left and right, inside of which the balls launched by the launch device 90 (FIG. 3) move upward and reach the game area 3. . In this case, the launched ball is guided by the left side portion, which cannot be seen in FIG. 1, of the two rows of left and right rows of the rail member 17, and reaches the upper area of the game area 3.

Although not shown, a plurality of game nails are driven into the game area 3 of the game board 2. Therefore, the game balls flowing down the game area 3 come into contact with the game nails and their behavior changes. During the process of the game ball flowing down the game area 3, it either enters ball entry ports 10a, 11a, 12a, 14a, 15a, which will be described later, or it does not enter the ball and flows down the game area 3 to the lower end and exits from the out port 19. It is discharged to the outside of the game area 3 (towards the inner frame 16). Note that one or more out ports 19 are provided in the gaming area 3, and at least one of them is located at the lower end of the gaming area 3.

Here, a large center decoration body 20 is arranged on the center side of the board surface of the game board 2, and is spaced inward from the game area forming means such as the rail member 17. This center decoration body 20 is ring-shaped or frame-shaped, and is attached along the edge of a large opening (not shown) formed approximately in the center of the game board 2. Then, substantially the entire screen (front surface) of the performance display device 7 (liquid crystal panel, etc.) located behind the game board 2 is exposed to the front side of the board through the inner opening of the center decoration body 20, and the front surface of the pachinko game machine 1 is exposed. Visually, the center decoration body 20 is positioned so as to decorate the periphery of the screen of the effect display device 7. The center decoration body 20 has translucency, and a plurality of LEDs are provided inside thereof to light up and blink depending on the contents of the performance.
Note that the game board 2 is provided with light emitting means (LEDs) at a plurality of locations including the interior of the center decoration body 20 described above, and is configured to decorate the game board 2 with the light emitted from the LEDs. The decorative light emitting means provided on the game board 2 in this manner will be referred to as a "board lamp 2a" hereinafter (FIG. 4). Each LED constituting the board lamp 2a is capable of emitting light in a plurality of colors, lights up or blinks depending on the content of the performance, and further changes the emitted color.

Since the center decoration body 20 protrudes in an annular shape (frame shape) forward from the board surface of the game board 2, the game ball flowing down the game area 3 moves to the inner peripheral side of the center decoration body 20 (space in front of the screen). It is prevented from doing so. The center decoration 20 divides the game area 3 into left and right branches at its upper part. That is, the game area 3 includes a left game area (first ball flow lower area) 3L, which is the path of the game ball flowing down the left side of the center decoration 20, and a path of the game ball flowing down the right side of the center decoration 20. This area includes a certain right game area (second ball flow lower area) 3R.

The game board 2 has a starting winning device 10, a general winning member 11, a general winning device 12, a gate 13, a first non-electronic winning device 14A, and a second non-electronic winning device inside the gaming area 3. 14B and a big winning device 15 are provided, and these have a ball entrance (described later) into which a game ball can enter. Note that on the outside of the game area 3 (lower right) of the board surface, there are displays 50 for displaying various information regarding the game, and the displays 50 will be described later.

As described above, the pachinko game machine 1 is capable of adjusting the firing strength of the game ball according to the operation of the handle 4, so that the game ball can be moved between the left gaming area 3L and the right gaming area 3R by adjusting the firing intensity. It can be divided into When a game ball is launched toward the left game area 3L (hereinafter referred to as "left-handed hitting"), the game ball can enter the ball entrances 10a and 11a provided in the left game area 3L. On the other hand, when a game ball is fired toward the right game area 3R (hereinafter referred to as "right-handed hit"), the game ball enters the ball entrances 14Aa, 14Ba, 13, 12a, and 15a provided in the right game area 3R. It is possible.
In addition, in the following explanation, among the ball entry holes into which game balls moving in the game area 3 can enter, those that award prize balls to game balls that enter the game ball will be referred to as "winning holes". The entry of a game ball into a game ball is sometimes referred to as "winning." In addition, among the winning holes, the one where the entry of the game ball (winning) triggers the fluctuating display of special symbols described later is called the "starting hole" (or "trigger hole"), Hitting the ball (winning) is sometimes referred to as "starting winning."

In the game area 3, a starting winning device 10 is provided below the center decoration 20, and a general winning member 11 is provided spaced apart to the left of the starting winning device 10. Here, in the gaming area 3, a first starting opening (left) 10a provided in the starting winning device 10 allows a gaming ball (a gaming ball hit to the left) that has flowed down the left side of the center decoration body 20 to be caused by the arrangement of the gaming nails, etc. The general winning hole 11a provided in the general winning member 11 is configured to be able to win prizes. That is, the starting winning device 10 and the general winning member 11 are provided in the left gaming area 3L of the gaming area 3.

In the gaming area 3, two upper and lower non-electronic winning devices 14A, 14B, a gate 13, a general electric winning device 12, and a large winning device 15 are provided at the lower right side of the center decoration body 20. Here, the game area 3 is configured such that a game ball flowing down the right side of the center decoration body 20 (a game ball hit to the right) can pass through the gate 13 (enter the gate 13) due to the arrangement of the game nails, etc. In addition, there is a first starting port (right) 14Aa provided in the first non-electronic winning device 14A, a second starting port 14Ba provided in the second non-electronic winning device 14B, and a non-electronic winning device 12. It is configured such that a prize can be won through the opening 12a and the grand prize opening 15a provided in the grand prize winning device 15. That is, the gate 13, the first non-electronic winning device 14A, the second non-electronic winning device 14B, the ordinary electric winning device 12, and the big winning device 15 are provided in the right gaming area 3R of the gaming area 3.

The starting winning device 10 is provided so as to protrude forward from the board surface of the game board 2, and has a first starting opening (left) 10a formed at the upper end through which a game ball flowing down the left gaming area 3L can win. At the same time, a discharge passage (not shown) for discharging winning game balls to the rear side of the game board 2 is formed in the first starting port (left) 10a. The first starting opening (left) 10a is a winning opening whose opening size does not change (game balls can always be won). In the discharge passage of this starting winning device 10, a first starting opening (left) sensor 10b (FIG. 3) that detects the winning game ball in the first starting opening (left) 10a is arranged.

The general winning member 11 is provided so as to protrude forward from the board surface of the game board 2, and has a general winning opening 11a formed at its upper end into which a game ball flowing down the left gaming area 3L can win. A discharge passage (not shown) is formed for discharging winning game balls from the general winning opening 11a to the rear side of the game board 2. The general winning hole 11a is a winning hole whose opening size does not change (game balls can always be won). In the discharge passage of the general winning member 11, a general winning hole sensor 11b (FIG. 3) is arranged to detect the game balls that have won the general winning hole 11a.

The gate 13 is provided so as to protrude forward from the board surface of the game board 2, and is configured to allow a game ball flowing down the right game area 3R to pass (enter) in the vertical direction (from top to bottom). A gate sensor 13a (FIG. 3) is arranged at this gate 13 to detect passing game balls.
In this embodiment, the entry of the ball into the gate 13 (detected by the gate sensor 13a) is used as a trigger for opening the universal power prize opening 12a of the universal power winning device 12, which will be described later, or as a trigger for starting the V winning state, which will be described later. It is used for game control.

As shown in FIG. 2, the general power winning device 12 is arranged on the downstream side of the game ball that has passed through the gate 13 in the right game area 3R. The general electric winning device 12 includes a general electric winning opening 12a that opens forward on the board surface of the game board 2, a dish-shaped ordinary opening/closing member 12b that can move forward and backward with respect to the ordinary electric winning opening 12a, and a general electric winning opening 12b that opens forward on the board surface of the game board 2. It is equipped with a power winning hole sensor 12c (FIG. 3) that detects the winning game ball in the power winning hole 12a, and a power winning solenoid 12d (FIG. 3) connected to the rear end of the normal opening/closing member 12b. The normal opening/closing member 12b is normally retracted to the rear side of the front surface of the game board 2, and the gate 13 is opened by sliding the normal opening/closing member 12b forward (opening operation) by the operation of the normal solenoid 12d. The normal opening/closing member 12b is in a state where it can receive the game ball passing through and falling from above. That is, the state in which the normal opening/closing member 12b is in the retracted position (closed position) is the closed state of the normal electricity winning hole 12a, and the state in which the normal opening/closing member 12b is in the advanced position (open position) is the open state of the normal electricity winning hole 12a. becomes. In addition, the general power winning device 12 includes a general power winning hole sensor 12c (FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that has been drawn into the general power winning hole 12a (the ball has entered the general electric winning hole 12a) by the normal opening/closing member 12b. is located.

Here, the game ball received by the normal opening/closing member 12b is guided to the distribution passage 41 (FIG. 2) provided on the rear side of the game board 2 after being detected by the normal power winning hole sensor 12c. The distribution passage 41 includes a branch part 42, a first passage part 43, and a second passage part 44, and a distribution member 56 is provided in the branch part 42. The rear end of the distribution member 56 is connected to a distribution solenoid 57 (FIG. 3). The distribution member 56 normally protrudes into the branch section 42 (advance position) when the distribution solenoid 57 is in a demagnetized state, and directs game balls guided to the branch section 42 to the first passage section 43. Sort it out. On the other hand, when the distribution solenoid 57 is actuated (in an energized state), it retreats backward from the branching part 42 (retreat position), so that the game balls guided to the branching part 42 are distributed to the second passage part 44. Become.
In addition, on the rear side of the game board 2, left and right link mechanisms (not shown) connecting the distribution passage 41 and two non-electronic winning devices 14A and 14B, which will be described later, are arranged so as to be slidable up and down. A part of the left link mechanism is located in the first passage part 43, and is configured so that the left link mechanism descends due to the load of the game ball passing through the first passage part 43 and maintains that position. There is. In addition, a part of the right link mechanism is located in the second passage part 44, and the right link mechanism is configured to lower due to the load of the game ball passing through the second passage part 44 and maintain that position. has been done.

As shown in FIG. 2, two non-electronic winning devices 14A and 14B are arranged vertically in the upper part of the right gaming area 3R. These non-electronic winning devices 14A and 14B are equipped with a (non-electric) opening/closing member that is mechanically operated by the load of the game ball, and are structured to open and close the winning opening by this opening/closing member. It has become.

The first non-electric winning device 14A includes a first starting port (right) 14Aa through which game balls can be won, a first non-electric opening/closing member 14Ab that opens and closes the first starting port (right) 14Aa, and a first starting port. (Right) 14Aa It is equipped with a first starting port (Right) sensor 14Ac (FIG. 3) that detects the winning game ball. The winning game ball in the first starting port (right) 14Aa is detected by the first starting port (right) sensor 14Ac, and is then discharged through an unillustrated discharge passage provided on the rear side of the game board 2. Ru. A part of the left link mechanism mentioned above is located in this discharge passage, and the left link mechanism is raised by the load of the game ball passing through the discharge passage and is configured to maintain that position.
Here, the first non-electric opening/closing member 14Ab is connected to the left link mechanism described above, opens the first starting port (right) 14Aa as the left link mechanism descends, and opens the first starting port (right) 14Aa as the left link mechanism rises. 1 starting port (right) 14Aa is closed.
That is, in this embodiment, when a game ball passes through the gate 13 in the right gaming area 3R, the general power winning hole 12a of the general power winning device 12 is opened, and the winning game ball of the general electric winning winning hole 12a is opened. reaches the branch part 42 of the distribution passage 41 and is distributed to the first passage part 43 by the distribution member 56, so that the left link mechanism is lowered and the first non-electric switching member 14Ab is opened. Then, when a game ball enters the opened first non-electric opening/closing member 14Ab, when the winning game ball passes through the discharge passage, the left link mechanism rises and the first non-electric opening/closing member 14Ab is closed. .

The second non-electric winning device 14B includes a second starting port (right) 14Ba in which a game ball can be won, a second non-electric opening/closing member 14Bb that opens and closes this second starting port 14Ba, and a second starting port 14Ba that can win prizes. The second starting port sensor 14Bc (FIG. 3) detects a game ball that has been played. After being detected by the second starting port sensor 14Bc, the game ball that has won the second starting port 14Ba passes through a discharge passage (not shown) provided on the rear side of the game board 2 and is discharged. A part of the right link mechanism mentioned above is located in this discharge passage, and the right link mechanism is raised by the load of the game ball passing through the discharge passage and is configured to maintain that position.
Here, the second non-electric opening/closing member 14Bb is connected to the above-mentioned right link mechanism, opens the second starting port 14Ba as the right link mechanism descends, and opens the second starting port 14Ba as the right link mechanism rises. 14Ba.
That is, in this embodiment, when a game ball passes through the gate 13 in the right gaming area 3R, the general power winning hole 12a of the general power winning device 12 is opened, and the winning game ball of the general electric winning winning hole 12a is opened. reaches the branch part 42 of the distribution passage 41 and is distributed to the second passage part 44 by the distribution member 56, so that the right link mechanism is lowered and the second non-electric switching member 14Bb is opened. Then, when a game ball enters the opened second non-electric opening/closing member 14Bb, when the winning game ball passes through the discharge passage, the right link mechanism rises and the second non-electric opening/closing member 14Bb is closed. .

As shown in FIG. 2, the big winning device 15 is arranged on the downstream side of the game ball that has passed through the gate 13 in the right game area 3R. The grand prize winning device 15 is provided so as to protrude forward from the board surface of the game board 2, and its upper surface is gently sloped downward to the left. A grand prize opening 15a is formed on the upper surface of this grand prize device 15, into which a game ball flowing down the right game area 3R can win. That is, the big prize opening 15a is formed to open upward in the gaming area 3. The internal space of this big winning device 15 is formed to be able to receive the game ball that has entered the big winning hole 15a, and the big winning hole 15a sends the game ball to the rear side of the game board 2 through this internal space. It communicates with a discharge passage (not shown) that discharges the water. Here, the big winning device 15 includes a plate-shaped special opening/closing member 15b that obstructs the big winning hole 15a in an inclined position along its upper surface, and a big winning hole sensor 15c (see Fig. 3) and a big prize opening solenoid 15d (FIG. 3) connected to the rear end of the special opening/closing member 15b. Then, by sliding the special opening/closing member 15b toward the rear (opening operation) by the operation of the grand prize opening solenoid 15d, the grand prize opening 15a opens, and the game ball can enter the grand prize opening 15a (easy winning). It becomes a state. In addition, by sliding the special opening/closing member 15b forward (closing operation) when the operation of the grand prize opening solenoid 15d ends, the grand prize opening 15a is closed, and the game ball cannot enter the grand prize opening 15a (difficult to win). It becomes a state. That is, the big winning hole 15a is a winning hole (variable ball entry hole, variable winning hole, variable opportunity hole) whose opening size changes (can be opened and closed). In addition, when the grand prize opening 15a is in the closed state, the game ball riding on the upper surface of the grand prize device 15 (the upper surface of the special opening/closing member 15b) flows down to the left along the slope.

Inside the grand prize winning device 15, a specific area is formed through which the game ball that has won the grand prize opening 15a can pass (enter), and a specific area is formed that detects the passing (entering ball) of the gaming ball in the specific area. A region sensor 15e (FIG. 3) is provided. The pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment is configured such that the game ball that wins the big prize opening 15a always passes through a specific area and is detected by the specific area sensor 15e. Then, the passage of the game ball to a specific area during the small winning game state described below is the trigger for the transition to the V winning state (development to the type 2 jackpot state described later).

[Configuration of display devices 50]
As shown in FIG. 3, the displays 50 include a first special symbol display 51 that variably displays a first special symbol (also referred to as a first special symbol or special symbol 1), and a second special symbol (second special symbol). It includes a second special symbol display 52 that variably displays a figure or a special symbol 2), and a normal symbol display 53 that variably displays a regular symbol (also referred to as a general symbol). Furthermore, the display devices 50 include a first special symbol display 51a that displays the number of memory pending operations on the first special symbol display 51, and a second special symbol display 52 that displays the number of memory pending operations. It is provided with a second special symbol reservation display 52a and a regular symbol reservation display 53a that displays the number of stored operation reservations of the regular symbol display 53. Hereinafter, when explaining matters common to the first special pattern and the second special pattern, they will simply be referred to as a special pattern or a special pattern. Moreover, when explaining matters common to the first special symbol display 51 and the second special symbol display 52, they are simply referred to as special symbol displays.

The normal symbol display 53 is composed of two LEDs. A lit LED and an extinguished LED represent a normal symbol, and a state in which each LED is alternately lit represents a fluctuating display of the regular symbol. In addition, when the game ball passes through the gate 13 (gate sensor 13a), a determination is made as to whether or not to open a predetermined ball entry opening (in this embodiment, the ordinary coin winning opening 12a) (general figure hit determination). A normal symbol display 53 displays normal symbols in a variable manner. Then, the normal symbol display 53 definitively displays the normal symbol corresponding to the result of the ordinary symbol hit determination after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the fluctuating display of the ordinary symbol. If the normal symbol displayed by the normal symbol display 53 is a normal symbol indicating a win, the common symbol winning device 12 is activated, the normal opening/closing member 12b (the common symbol winning opening 12a) opens and closes, and the common symbol is displayed. A winning state (auxiliary game to be described later) occurs.

Each special symbol display device 51, 52 is composed of a plurality of LEDs. Each LED constituting each special symbol display device 51, 52 lights up in a predetermined lighting pattern, and a combination of a lit LED and an unlit LED represents a special symbol. A state in which the combination of LEDs that are turned off is changing represents a fluctuating display of the special symbol. Hereinafter, the variation pattern of the special symbol from when the special symbol starts to be displayed in a variable manner until the special symbol is finally displayed will be referred to as a special symbol variation pattern.

When the game ball enters the first starting hole (left) 10a or the first starting hole (right) 14Aa, a special pattern hit judgment (also known as jackpot judgment or first special pattern winning judgment) is made to determine whether it is a hit (jackpot) or not. ) is executed, and the first special symbol display 51 variably displays the first special symbol. Then, the first special symbol display 51 definitively displays the first special symbol corresponding to the result of the jackpot determination after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the variable display of the first special symbol. Here, if the first special symbol that is confirmed and displayed is a special symbol that indicates a jackpot, a jackpot game state occurs. When the start of the variable display of a new first special symbol on the first special symbol display 51 is prohibited (when the first special symbol display 51 is displaying the first special symbol in a variable manner, or when a jackpot game If the game ball enters a prize in the first starting hole (left) 10a or the first starting hole (right) 14Aa during the state of The operation is suspended, and the memory number indicating the number of operation suspensions is displayed by the first special figure suspension display 51a. Hereinafter, the number of stored operation pendings on the first special symbol display 51 will be referred to as the first special symbol pending number.

In addition, when the game ball enters the second starting port 14Ba, a special symbol hit determination (also referred to as a jackpot determination or a second special symbol hit determination) is executed to determine whether or not it is a hit (jackpot). The display 52 variably displays the second special figure. Then, after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the variable display of the second special symbol, the second special symbol display 52 definitively displays the second special symbol corresponding to the result of the jackpot determination. Here, if the second special symbol confirmed and displayed is a special symbol indicating a jackpot, a jackpot game state occurs. When the start of variable display of a new second special symbol on the second special symbol display 52 is prohibited (when the second special symbol display 52 is displaying a second special symbol in a variable manner, or when a jackpot game If the game ball enters the second starting port 14Ba during the state (when the state is occurring), the operation of the second special symbol display 52 triggered by the winning is suspended, and the number of operations pending is shown. The stored number is displayed by the second special figure reservation display 52a. Hereinafter, the number of stored operation pending operations on the second special symbol display 52 will be referred to as the second special symbol pending number. In addition, when explaining matters common to the first number of reserved special figures and the second number of reserved special figures, it is simply referred to as the number of reserved special figures.

Hereinafter, the period from when the special symbol display starts displaying the special symbol to when it finally displays the special symbol will be referred to as one special symbol variation (or one variation of the special symbol). Also, the fact that the number of reserved special symbols decreases by one each time the special symbol is changed is called the consumption of the number of reserved special symbols. In the pachinko game machine 1, the pending operation of the special symbol display device is used for the variable display of special symbols in the chronological order of their generation timing, and the number of reserved special symbols is used up. In addition, there is a predetermined fluctuation interval (special symbol stop time) between the end of one special fluctuation on the special symbol display and the start of the next special symbol fluctuation display due to the expiration of the number of reserved special symbols. ) is provided.
In this embodiment, the consumption of the first special figure reservation number is executed with priority over the consumption of the second special figure reservation number (the variable display of the first special figure is given priority over the variable display of the second special figure. ).

[Display area of production display device 7]
Next, the effect display device 7 will be explained. The effect display device 7 displays moving images and still images such as effect images, message images, and demonstration images. A player plays a game while viewing these images from the front of the pachinko game machine 1. The performance display device 7 variably displays a performance (decoration) pattern as a performance image in synchronization with the variable display of the special pattern. The performance symbols are symbols representing arithmetic numbers (for example, 1 to 10). Note that the production symbols may include symbols representing characters other than numbers, such as alphabets or special characters, or may be combined with symbols representing characters other than numbers. As the areas where the performance display device 7 variably displays the performance symbols, a left performance symbol display area, a middle performance symbol display area, and a right performance symbol display area are set in order from the left. A left performance symbol 7L is variably displayed in the left performance symbol display area, a middle performance symbol 7C is displayed in the middle performance symbol display area, and a right performance symbol 7R is variably displayed in the right performance symbol display area (FIG. 1). Hereinafter, when explaining matters common to the left performance symbol display area, the middle performance symbol display area, and the right performance symbol display area, they will simply be referred to as the performance symbol display area.

Examples of the manner in which each performance symbol changes include a manner in which the numbers represented by the performance symbols move from the top to the bottom of the screen in ascending order, that is, a manner in which they scroll in the vertical direction. As other variations, it is also possible to use a horizontal scrolling method in which the production symbols move from one side of the screen to the other, a switching method in which the production symbols are displayed in ascending numerical order at the same display position, etc. . Further, the effect display device 7 displays a background image as a effect image in the background of each effect pattern. For example, the background image is a moving image of a TV drama or a movie, an animated moving image of the moving image, an animation, an original moving image of a pachinko game machine manufacturer, or the like. The effect display device 7 is a liquid crystal display device. Note that as the effect display device 7, an organic EL display device, a display device using dot matrix LEDs, etc. can also be used.

The performance display device 7 displays each performance symbol in a variable manner in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbols on the special symbol displays 51 and 52 mentioned above, and displays each performance symbol in a fixed manner at the same time as the special symbol is displayed in a fixed manner. , The results of the special figure hit determination are displayed visually. Here, the left effect pattern 7L, the middle effect pattern 7C, and the right effect pattern 7R are completely stopped after the same effect pattern is in a display state (temporary stop display) in which it swings up and down and left and right at the stop position. The display state (confirmed display) is entered and the fluctuating display ends. It should be noted that all the performance symbols 7L, 7C, and 7R are displayed as confirmed at the same time.

Hereinafter, the combination of performance symbols that indicate that the result of the special pattern hit determination (jackpot determination) was a jackpot will be referred to as the jackpot design; The combination of performance symbols that represent the result is called a small hit performance symbol, and the combination of performance symbols that represent a loss (other than a small win) as a result of the special pattern hit determination are called a loss performance symbol. The jackpot effect pattern is a state in which each effect pattern represents the same number, a so-called aligned state. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the left effect pattern 7L, middle effect pattern 7C, and right effect pattern 7R, which have been confirmed and displayed, are in a state where they are all "7". On the other hand, the small hit design is a specific combination other than the jackpot design (sorrow), for example, the left and right performance symbols are aligned with the same numbers, and the middle design is a chance symbol. The state of Moreover, the loss effect design is a combination of effect designs other than the jackpot effect pattern and the small win effect pattern. Hereinafter, the variable display of effect symbols performed by the effect display device 7 in synchronization with the variable display of special symbols (special symbol variation) on the special symbol display will be referred to as "variable effect." Furthermore, the image displayed behind the performance pattern in the variable performance is referred to as a "background image." Note that for effects other than variable effects, notifications, etc., an image displayed behind the main display image displayed on the effect display device 7 may also be referred to as a "background image." The background image is a still image or a moving image.

The fluctuating performance of the performance symbols is performed in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbols, and when the operation of the special symbol display device is suspended, the operation of the performance display device 7 is also suspended. In other words, the number of pending operations on the special symbol display and the number of pending operations on the performance display device 7 match. In addition, as shown in FIG. 1, the operation pending number of the production display device 7 corresponding to the special figure pending number is determined by the predetermined display area (hereinafter referred to as "effect pending display area 7Ba, 7Bb") of the production display device 7 according to the pending image. ”) will be displayed. Therefore, by counting the number of pending images displayed on the performance display device 7 (performance pending display areas 7Ba, 7Bb), the player can count the number of pending operations of the special symbol variable display (first special symbol pending number and first special symbol pending number). 2) You can know the number of reserved special drawings. In this embodiment, the number of pending activations of one special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) corresponding to each gaming state is displayed in the main effect pending display area 7Ba on the left side, and the activation of the other special symbol is displayed in the main effect pending display area 7Ba. The number of reservations is displayed in the sub effect reservation display area 7Bb on the right side. Further, on the screen of the effect display device 7, a variable display area 7Bc is provided on the left side of the effect pending display areas 7Ba, 7Bb for indicating the existence of the variable effect being executed. Note that the effect pending display areas 7Ba, 7Bb and the variable display area 7Bc do not need to be provided on the screen of the effect display device 7, and may be provided on the screen of another display device, or may be provided with LEDs, etc. It may be configured by the lamp (light emitting means) used.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, in addition to notifying the result of the special symbol hit determination based on the result of the variable effect (stop display of the effect pattern), it also indicates the result of the variable effect and enlivens the process leading up to the display of the result. Perform performances, etc. Such effects include images displayed on the effect display device 7, sounds output from the speakers 8, lamps on the game board 2 and the front frame 18 (board lamp 2a, left side lamp 23a, right side lamp 23b, top lamp). 23c), etc., in combination. That is, the performance display device 7, speaker 8, lamps 2a, 23a, 23b, and 23c provided in the pachinko game machine 1 function as performance execution means for performing the performance.
Note that the effect display device 7, the speaker 8, and the lamps 2a, 23a, 23b, and 23c also function as abnormality notification means for notifying an abnormal state that has occurred in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

[Main electrical configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1]
Next, the main electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be explained according to FIGS. 3 and 4.
The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a main control board 60, a power supply board 70, a payout control board 73, a launch control circuit 75, an audio control board 78, a lamp control board 79, a rental ball payout device 80, and a launch device. 90, a sub-control board 100, and an image control board 200.

As shown in FIG. 3, a one-chip microcomputer for game control (hereinafter referred to as a microcomputer for game control) 61 is mounted on the main control board 60. The game control microcomputer 61 includes a CPU 62, a ROM 63, a RAM 64, and an input/output circuit 65. The game control microcomputer 61 generates random numbers used in various judgments (lotteries), such as jackpot random numbers, jackpot type random numbers, small win type random numbers, reach random numbers, fluctuation pattern random numbers, random numbers for common symbols, and random numbers for common distribution. Occur. The CPU 62 executes winning detection, special figure hit determination, updating of various random numbers, and the like. The ROM 63 stores computer programs executed by the CPU 62, various tables, and the like. The RAM 64 is used as a work memory etc. when the CPU 62 executes a computer program.

Further, the RAM 64 is provided with a first special symbol reservation storage section 64a, a second special symbol reservation storage section 64b, and a regular symbol reservation storage section 64c.
The first special figure reservation storage section 64a includes first to fourth storage areas. In other words, the maximum number of reserved first special symbols that can be stored is four. Each storage area contains the jackpot random number, jackpot type random number, and Values (starting winning information) such as a winning type random number, a reach random number, and a fluctuation pattern random number are stored. For example, if the game ball enters the first starting hole (left) 10a or the first starting hole (right) 14Aa while the first special symbol display 51 is variably displaying the first special symbol, the winning result will be attributed to the winning. The variable display of the first special figure is temporarily suspended (operation suspended), and the jackpot random number etc. acquired due to the winning are stored in the first special figure suspension storage section 64a.

The second special figure reservation storage section 64b includes first to fourth storage areas. In other words, the maximum number of second special symbols that can be stored is four. Each storage area stores the jackpot random number, jackpot type random number, small hit type random number, reach random number, fluctuation pattern random number, etc. acquired by the game control microcomputer 61 due to the game ball entering the second starting port 14Ba. The value (starting winning information) is stored. For example, if a game ball enters the second starting port 14Ba while the second special symbol display device 52 is variably displaying the second special symbol, the variable display of the second special symbol due to the winning is temporarily suspended (activated). The jackpot random number etc. obtained due to the winning are stored in the second special figure pending storage section 64b.

Starting winning information such as jackpot random numbers is sequentially stored in the first storage area of the first special figure reservation storage section 64a and the second special figure reservation storage section 64b in the order of occurrence of operation reservation, that is, the order of acquisition by the game control microcomputer 61. is memorized. Therefore, if starting winning information is stored in the first to fourth storage areas, the starting winning information stored in the fourth storage area is the latest information in terms of time, and is stored in the first storage area. The starting winning information that is displayed is the oldest information in terms of time. The starting prize information stored in each storage area is shifted one by one to the storage area with the older storage order each time the variable display of the special symbol is completed. For example, the jackpot random numbers and the like stored in the second storage area are shifted to the first storage area. In addition, the determination (lottery) such as special symbol hit determination based on the starting winning information stored in the first storage area is performed at the start timing of the next variable display after the corresponding variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display ends. is executed when (when the start condition for the variable display is met).

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, as described above, the first reserved number of special symbols is used up in priority to the second reserved number of special symbols. That is, if there are both a plurality of first reserved special symbols and a plurality of second reserved special symbols, first the first reserved number of special symbols are consumed in order, and then the second reserved number of special symbols are consumed in order. For example, when starting winning information is stored in the first storage area of the first special figure reservation storage section 64a and the first storage area of the second special figure reservation storage section 64b, the variable display of the special figure starts. When the timing has arrived, the starting winning information stored in the first storage area of the first special drawing holding storage section 64a is shifted to the execution area (execution target area), and the special drawing winning information is determined based on this starting winning information. A determination such as the following is executed. On the other hand, at this time, the starting prize information in the first storage area is not shifted in the second special figure reservation storage section 64b, and after that, the timing to start the variable display of the special figure with the first special figure reservation number in a state of 0 comes. When the time comes, it shifts to the execution area (execution target area) and judgments such as special figure winning judgment based on this starting winning information are executed.

The normal pattern holding storage unit 64c stores normal winning random numbers (random numbers for determining (lottery) whether or not the normal pattern is a winning pattern) acquired by the game control microcomputer 61 due to the game ball passing through the gate 13. Activated ball entry information such as the following is stored. When a game ball passes through the gate 13 while the normal symbol display 53 is variably displaying a normal symbol, the operation of the normal symbol display 53 due to its passage is temporarily suspended (operation pending), The normal winning random number obtained due to this is stored in the normal pattern reservation storage section 64c. The suspended fluctuating display of the normal symbols is performed after the currently being fluctuating display of the regular symbols ends. In the pachinko game machine 1, the normal symbol holding storage section 64c has a storage area for holding a total of four pieces, and the maximum number of operation holding pieces stored in the normal symbol display 53 is four. The operation entry information such as the normal winning random number is stored in order from the first storage area of the normal pattern holding storage section 64c in the order in which the holding operation occurs, that is, in the order in which it is acquired by the game control microcomputer 61. Therefore, when the activated ball entering information is stored in the first to fourth storage areas, the activated ball entering information stored in the fourth storage area is the latest information in terms of time, and the activated ball entering information is stored in the first storage area. The activated ball entry information stored in is the oldest information in terms of time. Hereinafter, the number of stored normal symbol display units 53 for pending operation will be referred to as the number of pending symbols for normal symbols.

Further, a RAM clear switch 66 is mounted on the main control board 60. That is, the RAM clear switch 66 can be pressed from the rear side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the pachinko game machine 1 is started with the RAM clear switch 66 pressed, it initializes the RAM 64 and the RAM 120 of the sub control board 100.

In addition, displays 50 are electrically connected to the main control board 60 . Furthermore, the main control board 60 includes, via a relay board 74, a first starting opening (left) sensor 10b, a general winning opening sensor 11b, a general winning opening sensor 12c, a gate sensor 13a, and a first starting opening sensor 11b. The opening (right) sensor 14Ac, the second starting opening sensor 14Bc, the big winning opening sensor 15c, and the specific area sensor 15e are electrically connected.

The first starting port (left) sensor 10b detects the winning game ball in the first starting port (left) 10a and outputs a detection signal to the main control board 60. The general winning hole sensor 11b detects the game ball that has won the general winning hole 11a and outputs a detection signal to the main control board 60. The general electric power winning hole sensor 12c detects the game ball that has won the general electric power winning hole 12a and outputs a detection signal to the main control board 60. The first starting port (right) sensor 14Ac detects the winning game ball of the first starting port (right) 14Aa and outputs a detection signal to the main control board 60. The second starting port sensor 14Bc detects the winning game ball in the second starting port 14Ba and outputs a detection signal to the main control board 60. The big winning hole sensor 15c detects the game ball that won the big winning hole 15a and outputs a detection signal to the main control board 60. The gate sensor 13a detects a game ball that has entered (passed through) the gate 13 and outputs a detection signal to the main control board 60. When a game ball is detected by a sensor other than the gate sensor 13a among the above-mentioned sensors, a condition for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls for each sensor is established.

Further, the specific area sensor 15e detects a game ball passing through a specific area (entering the specific area) inside the big winning device 15, and outputs a detection signal to the main control board 60.

In addition, the general control solenoid 12d, the big prize opening solenoid 15d, and the distribution solenoid 57 are electrically connected to the main control board 60 via the relay board 74. The general electricity solenoid 12d opens and closes the normal opening/closing member 12b of the general electricity winning device 12 based on the control of the main control board 60. The grand prize opening solenoid 15d opens and closes the special opening/closing member 15b of the grand prize device 15 based on the control of the main control board 60. The distribution solenoid 57 drives the distribution member 56 inside the general electricity winning device 12 based on the control of the main control board 60.

A card unit 76, a rental ball payout device 80, and a prize ball payout device 400 are electrically connected to the main control board 60 via a payout control board 73. The card unit 76 is provided adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1, and performs reading and writing of the balance on the prepaid card. The ball lending device 80 includes a ball lending motor 81 and a ball lending sensor 82. The ball rental motor 81 drives a member that puts out game balls as rental balls, and the ball rental sensor 82 sends a signal indicating that a game ball has been put out by the member to the main control via the payout control board 73. Output to the board 60. The game control microcomputer 61 counts the number of rental balls put out by the rental ball payout device 80 based on the signal output from the payout control board 73. When the ball lending button (not shown) is operated when the prepaid card inserted in the card unit 76 has a balance greater than the minimum payout balance recorded, the ball lending device 80 is activated. A minimum unit number of rental balls is delivered to the batted ball supply tray 24.

The prize ball payout device 400 includes a prize ball motor 401 and a prize ball sensor 402. The prize ball motor 401 drives a member that puts out a game ball as a prize ball, and the prize ball sensor 402 sends a signal indicating that a game ball has been put out by the member to main control via a payout control board 73. Output to the board 60. The game control microcomputer 61 counts the number of prize balls put out by the prize ball payout device 400 based on the signal output from the payout control board 73.

Further, a firing device 90 is electrically connected to the main control board 60 via a firing control circuit 75. The firing device 90 includes a firing motor 91, a touch switch 92, and a firing volume 93. The firing motor 91 drives a hitting mallet (not shown) that hits and fires a game ball. The touch switch 92 outputs a signal indicating that the player has touched the handle 4. The firing volume 93 adjusts the strength with which the hammer hits the game ball according to the amount of rotation of the firing lever 4a.

The pachinko game machine 1 also includes a power supply board 70. The power supply board 70 supplies power to the main control board 60 and the payout control board 73. Further, the power supply board 70 supplies power via the payout control board 73 to each device electrically connected to the payout control board 73. Further, the power supply board 70 supplies power from the main control board 60 via the relay board 74 to each sensor and solenoid electrically connected to the relay board 74 . Further, the power supply board 70 supplies power to the display devices 50 electrically connected to the main control board 60 via the main control board 60 .

A backup power supply circuit 71 is provided on the power supply board 70 . The backup power supply circuit 71 supplies power necessary for holding information to the RAM 64 of the main control board 60, etc. when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the outside. A power switch 72 for turning on and off a main power supply that supplies power to the power supply board 70 is electrically connected to the power supply board 70 .

The main control board 60 transmits various commands to the sub-control board 100 (FIG. 4). Although the main control board 60 can send commands to the sub control board 100, the sub control board 100 cannot send commands to the main control board 60. In other words, communication between the main control board 60 and the sub-control board 100 is unidirectional communication in which only transmission from the main control board 60 to the sub-control board 100 is possible.

As shown in FIG. 4, a one-chip microcomputer for performance control (hereinafter referred to as a microcomputer for performance control) 101 is mounted on the sub-control board 100. The production control microcomputer 101 includes a CPU 102, a ROM 110, a RAM 120, and an input/output circuit 103. The CPU 102 controls the performance along with the game. The ROM 110 stores various tables in addition to a computer program for the CPU 102 to control the effects. RAM 120 is used as a work memory when CPU 102 executes a computer program. Further, the RAM 120 is provided with a first special symbol pending performance storage section 121, a second special symbol pending performance storage section 122, and a variation performance storage section 123.

The first special figure pending performance storage unit 121 has four storage areas consisting of first to fourth storage areas, and each storage area is used for storing the first start winning command output (transmitted) from the main control board 60. The starting winning information (random value, etc.) shown is stored. The first starting winning command includes a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, and a jackpot type random number acquired by the game control microcomputer 61 when the game ball wins the first starting hole (left) 10a or the first starting hole (right) 14Aa. This is a command that includes a fluctuation pattern random number and a reach random number.

On the other hand, the second special figure reservation effect storage section 122 has four storage areas consisting of first to fourth storage areas, and each storage area is connected to the second starting prize that is output (transmitted) from the main control board 60. The starting winning information (random value, etc.) indicated by the command is stored. The second starting winning command is a command that includes a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a fluctuation pattern random number, and a reach random number acquired by the game control microcomputer 61 when the game ball enters the second starting port 14Ba.

The variation performance storage unit 123 stores starting winning information (random value, etc.) indicated by the first starting winning command or the second starting winning command used for the variation of the changing performance pattern. The input/output circuit 103 transmits or receives data with each board connected to the sub-control board 100.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the RAM 120 of the performance control microcomputer 101 is provided with a game data management section 128 for storing game data by the player. This game data management section 128 will be described later.

Further, a real-time clock (RTC) 124 is mounted on the sub-control board 100. The RTC 124 measures the current (current) date and time (date and time). For example, when power is being supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 from an external power supply device, the RTC 124 operates using that power, and when power is not being supplied from the external power supply device, the RTC 124 operates using a backup power circuit provided in the power supply board 70. It operates by power supplied from 71. Therefore, the RTC 124 can measure the current date and time even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not turned on or when the memory contents of the RAM 120 are cleared. Note that a backup power supply circuit that supplies power to the RTC 124 may be provided in the sub-control board 100. In the pachinko game machine 1, it is possible to execute a special performance based on the time measurement result by the RTC 124.

An image control board 200 is electrically connected to the sub-control board 100. The image control board 200 includes a VDP 201 (Video Display Processor), an image control CPU 202, a control ROM 203, a control RAM 204, a CGROM (Character Generator Read Only Memory) 205, and a VRAM (Video Random Access Memory) 206. has been implemented. The image control CPU 202 controls the effect display device 7 to display effect images such as variable effect patterns, button effect images, and preview images. The control ROM 203 stores a computer program for the image control CPU 202 to control the effect display device 7. The control RAM 204 is used as a work memory when the image control CPU 202 executes a computer program. The CGROM 205 stores image data for the effect display device 7 to display effect images. The VDP 201 reads image data from the CGROM 205 in accordance with a display list created by the image control CPU 202 and develops the read image data in a development area within the VRAM 206 . Then, the VDP 201 combines the image data developed in the VRAM 206 and stores the combined image data in a frame buffer in the VRAM 206. Then, the VDP 201 converts the image data stored in the frame buffer in the VRAM 206 into RGB signals and outputs them to the effect display device 7. Thereby, the effect display device 7 displays the effect image.

The board lamp 2a, the production button lamp 5c, the left side lamp 23a, the right side lamp 23b, the top lamp 23c, and the movable body motor 23d are electrically connected to the sub-control board 100 via the lamp control board 79. The performance control microcomputer 101 uses data stored in the ROM 110 to create light emission pattern data that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and transmits the light emission pattern data to the lamp control board 79. Then, the lamp control board 79 controls the light emission of each lamp according to the received light emission pattern data. In addition, the performance control microcomputer 101 uses data stored in the ROM 110 to create rotational movement pattern data that determines the operating mode of the rotating reflector in the top lamp 23c, and transfers the rotational movement pattern data to the lamp control board 79. Send to. The lamp control board 79 then controls the drive of the movable motor 23d according to the received rotational movement pattern data.

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

Further, to the sub-control board 100, a production button detection switch 5a, a production lever push detection switch 6a, a production lever rotation detection switch 6b, a production button vibration motor 5b, and a production lever vibration motor 6c are electrically connected. has been done.

The performance button detection switch 5a outputs a signal indicating that the performance button 5 has been pressed to the sub-control board 100. The effect control microcomputer 101 executes a button effect based on a signal input from the effect button detection switch 5a. The production lever push detection switch 6a outputs a signal indicating that the production lever 6 has been pressed to the sub-control board 100. The effect control microcomputer 101 executes a lever effect performed when the effect lever 6 is pressed, based on a signal input from the effect lever push detection switch 6a. The production lever rotation detection switch 6b outputs a signal indicating that the production lever 6 has been rotated to the sub-control board 100. The effect control microcomputer 101 executes a lever effect performed when the effect lever 6 is rotated, based on a signal input from the effect lever rotation detection switch 6b.

The performance button vibration motor 5b is a member that vibrates the performance button 5, and is housed inside the performance button 5. The production lever vibration motor 6c is a member that vibrates the production lever 6, and is provided at a portion in contact with the production lever 6 or inside the production lever 6. The ROM 110 stores operation pattern data that determines the operation pattern of the production button vibration motor 5b and operation pattern data that determines the operation pattern of the production lever vibration motor 6c. A performance control microcomputer 101 reads operation pattern data from a ROM 110 when the performance timing for vibrating the performance button 5 comes, and drives and controls the performance button vibration motor 5b based on the read operation pattern data. Further, the production control microcomputer 101 reads out operation pattern data from the ROM 110 when the production timing for vibrating the production lever 6 comes, and drives and controls the production lever vibration motor 6c based on the read operation pattern data.

[Explanation of gaming status]
Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be explained.

(Jackpot game state, small win game state)
The pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment is a so-called 1-type 2-type mixed machine that combines the playability of each gaming machine conventionally called a 1-type pachinko machine and a 2-type pachinko machine. Here, the gameplay of a type 1 pachinko machine is that which causes a jackpot game state when a winner is won in the special figure hit determination (jackpot lottery) triggered by winning in the starting slot; The gaming nature of the machine is that if you win in the small winning lottery (small winning lottery) of the special drawing winning that is triggered by winning in the starting opening, the big winning opening will be opened, and the game ball that won the prize during the opening. The game is developed into a jackpot game state when the player passes through a specific area inside the jackpot. In the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, which is a 1st type and 2nd type mixing machine, when a jackpot is won in the special drawing winning judgment triggered by winning in the starting slot, a jackpot game state (hereinafter referred to as ``1st type jackpot state'') is established. (sometimes). In addition, if the special figure winning judgment (jackpot judgment) triggered by winning in the starting opening is a loss, and if the winning is won in the small winning judgment, a small winning game state is created in which the large winning opening is opened, and this small winning opening is opened. Only when a game ball that enters a jackpot during a winning game state enters a specific area, a jackpot gaming state (hereinafter sometimes referred to as ``type 2 jackpot state'') is developed. In addition, since the type 2 jackpot state develops from the small win game state as mentioned above, the small win game state is regarded as one round, and the release (V hit state) that occurs after the ball enters a specific area is counted as 2 rounds. Count as subsequent rounds. That is, a type 2 jackpot state is constituted by the small win game state and the subsequent V win state. On the other hand, it is also possible to regard only the V winning state as a jackpot gaming state.

Note that the jackpot gaming state is a gaming state that includes a gaming period (round) in which you can aim to win a game ball into the big winning opening 15a, and in this embodiment, the opening period and the continuous round in which multiple rounds occur. The state changes in the order of activation period and ending period. During the round, the special opening/closing member 15b is operated by driving the big winning hole solenoid 15d, and the big winning hole 15a is opened at least once. Here, in each round of the jackpot game state except for the first round of the type 2 jackpot state (small win game state), the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening 15a reaches the predetermined upper limit number (for example, 10 balls). The round ends when the round ends or a predetermined open time (for example, 30 seconds) passes, whichever comes first. On the other hand, in the 1st round of the 2nd type jackpot state (small winning game state), either a shorter opening time (for example, 1.8 seconds) than other rounds elapses, or the number of game balls that enter the big winning hole 15a The round ends when the round reaches a predetermined upper limit number (a predetermined number of 10 balls or less), whichever comes first, the round ending condition (basically, the elapse of the open time) is satisfied. In addition, an interval time (round interval) is set between rounds, and the grand prize opening 15a is set to remain closed at least during this interval time (the grand prize opening solenoid 15d is controlled to be inactive). ) to be done.

(time saving state, non-time saving state)
The pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment has a probability variation function (a function to improve the winning probability of normal pattern hit determination) and a variation time shortening function regarding the display (display of normal symbols) on the normal symbol display 53. On the other hand, the display on the special symbol display (display of special symbols and normal symbols) only has a variation time shortening function, and a probability variation function (a function that improves the jackpot probability of special symbol hit judgment). is not provided. In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the probability of being judged as a jackpot in the special map hit determination (hereinafter referred to as jackpot probability) is fixed, and there is no high probability state in which the jackpot probability is higher than normal in this model. .

When the special symbol variation time shortening function is activated, a short variation time is more likely to be selected as the special symbol variation time compared to when it is not activated. As a result, in a state where the special symbol variation time shortening function is activated, the pace of consumption of the special symbol reservation is accelerated, and an effective winning in the starting opening (a winning that can be stored as a special symbol reservation) is more likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a jackpot while the game progresses smoothly.

When the normal symbol probability variation function is activated, the normal symbol that is definitely displayed on the normal symbol display 53 is a normal winning symbol (indicating that it was determined to be a win in the normal symbol lottery) compared to when it is not activated. The probability of a normal pattern) is higher. Furthermore, when the normal symbol fluctuation time shortening function is activated, the normal symbol fluctuation time becomes shorter than when it is not activated. For example, the fluctuation time of a normal symbol is 10 seconds when the fluctuation time reduction function is not operating, but is 1 second when the fluctuation time reduction function is activated. Further, the probability variation function and variation time shortening function of the normal symbol operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function of the special symbol described above. That is, in a gaming state in which the special symbol variation time shortening function is activated, the normal symbol probability variation function and fluctuation time shortening function are also activated.

Further, in synchronization with the probability variation function and variation time shortening function of the normal symbols, the opening time extension function and the opening number increase function of the general winning machine 12 are activated. Here, when the normal symbol is fixedly displayed as a predetermined specific normal symbol, an auxiliary game is performed in which the general power winning hole 12a is opened and closed in an opening pattern according to the current gaming state. In this auxiliary game, the opening time of the general electricity winning device 12 (the general electricity winning slot 12a) is lengthened by the opening time extension function of the general electricity winning device 12. In addition, the number of openings of the general electricity winning device 12 (the general electricity winning opening 12a) in this auxiliary game increases due to the function of increasing the number of openings of the general electricity winning device 12. Therefore, under the conditions in which the opening time extension function and the opening frequency increasing function are activated, the frequency of winning of game balls to the ordinary power winning slot 12a is increased. As a result, the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired balls becomes high, so the player can aim for a big hit (or a small win) without significantly reducing the number of game balls he has. In this way, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbols, and the opening time extension function and the opening frequency increasing function for the general machine winning device 12, increase the winning frequency of game balls to the general machine winning slot 12a. This is a support function to enhance the performance. For this reason, control for operating at least one of these functions is sometimes referred to as electric support control.

That is, the game states in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment include a special symbol variation time shortening function, a normal symbol probability variation function and variation time shortening function, and an opening time extension function and an opening frequency increasing function of the general winning machine 12. , a game state A in which all functions are not activated, and a game state B in which all functions are operational can occur. In the following explanation, the gaming state A mentioned above will be referred to as a "non-time saving state", and the gaming state B mentioned above will be called a "time saving state". However, the "time saving state" does not need to operate all of the above-mentioned functions, and may be a gaming state in which at least one function is activated.

In addition, the "time saving state" in this embodiment is a state in which electric support control is performed, and the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired balls is high, so it can be rephrased as a "high base state (advantageous gaming state)". can. On the other hand, the "non-time saving state" can be rephrased as a "low base state (normal gaming state)" in contrast to the above-mentioned high base state.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state ends is a time saving state. In this embodiment, multiple types of time-saving states can occur. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, among the jackpot game states, there are time saving states 1 and 2 as time saving states that can be granted after the end of the 1st type jackpot state, and time saving states that can be given after the end of the 2nd type jackpot state. There are two states: Time Saving 3 and Time Saving 4. Whether the time saving state after the end of the type 1 jackpot state is time saving 1 or time saving 2 is determined by the type of the jackpot symbol (special symbol). Further, which of the time saving state 3 and the time saving 4 to be set after the end of the type 2 jackpot state is determined by the type of the small winning symbol (special symbol).
Time saving 1 is granted for the longest period from the end of the type 1 jackpot state until the end of the variable display of the first special symbol 100 times. Further, the time saving 2 is given during the period after the end of the type 1 jackpot state until the variable display of the first special symbol ends 150 times or the state shifts to the jackpot game state.
In addition, Time Saving 3 and Time Saving 4 are given during the period after the end of the 2nd type jackpot state (V winning state) until the end of the variable display of the 1st special symbol 10 times or the transition to the jackpot gaming state. .

In addition, in this embodiment, when the game ball passes through the gate 13 during the time saving state and the normal pattern hit determination triggered by the detection of the game ball by the gate sensor 13a becomes a hit determination result, the time saving at that time The opening pattern of the normal opening/closing member 12b is determined based on the type of state. This point will be discussed later.

[Main judgment table]
Next, the main determination tables referred to by the game control microcomputer 61 of the pachinko game machine 1 will be explained.

(Jackpot determination table T1)
The jackpot determination table T1 shown in FIG. 6 is a table that the game control microcomputer 61 refers to when executing the special figure hit determination (big hit determination/small hit determination). The jackpot determination table of this embodiment is a table used for the special pattern hit determination for both the first and second special symbols, and includes the range of jackpot random numbers (jackpot determination value) and the determination results (jackpot or loss). It is set in association with (small win). The jackpot random number value (jackpot determination value) is a predetermined random number selected from the jackpot random numbers generated by the jackpot random number counter. A computer program for operating the jackpot random number counter is stored in the ROM 63, and when the CPU 62 executes the computer program, the jackpot random number counter operates and a jackpot random number value is generated. The jackpot random number counter may utilize a random number generation circuit such as a counter IC. The jackpot random number counter of the pachinko game machine 1 counts a total of 65,536 jackpot random numbers from 0 to 65,535. In other words, a total of 65,536 jackpot random numbers from 0 to 65,535 are generated.

In the jackpot determination table T1, a total of 205 values from 0 to 204 are set as jackpot random numbers corresponding to the determination results of jackpots (not including small hits) in the special figure hit determination. The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether the jackpot random number value obtained from the jackpot random number counter is in the range of 0 to 204 out of 0 to 65535, regardless of whether the special drawing hit judgment corresponds to the first special drawing or the second special drawing. If the value is within the range, it is determined to be a jackpot. In addition, if the jackpot random number value obtained from the jackpot random number counter is between 205 and 65535, the game control microcomputer 61 determines that it is a "lose" if the special symbol hit determination corresponds to the first special symbol. However, if the determination corresponds to the second special symbol, it is determined as a "small hit".

In other words, the probability of being judged as a jackpot is the same between the special pattern hit judgment of the first special pattern and the special pattern hit judgment of the second special pattern, but if it is judged that it is not a jackpot, the judgment of the second special pattern will be different. In this case, it is determined to be a small hit, and in the first special symbol, it is determined to be a loss. In other words, since the first special pattern hit determination does not result in a small hit, the second special pattern hit determination does not result in a small hit compared to the first special pattern hit determination. The probability of being judged is very high.

In addition, in this embodiment, the jackpot random number is used to perform the jackpot determination and the small win determination, but a small win random number is provided separately from the jackpot random number, and if the jackpot is not won, the small win determination is performed. You can do it like this. Incidentally, a small hit may be set in the special pattern hit determination of the first special pattern, but it is desirable that the probability is lower than the small hit probability in the special pattern hit determination of the second special pattern.

(Jackpot type determination table T2)
The jackpot type determination table T2 shown in FIG. 7 is a table that the game control microcomputer 61 refers to when determining the type of jackpot in response to the determination of a jackpot in the special figure hit determination. The jackpot type determination table is configured by associating a predetermined number of jackpot type random values for each jackpot type (jackpot symbol type). The jackpot type random number value is a value generated by the jackpot type random number counter. A computer program for operating the jackpot type random number counter is stored in the ROM 63, and when the CPU 62 executes the computer program, the jackpot type random number counter operates and a jackpot type random number value is generated. The jackpot type random number counter may utilize a random number generation circuit such as a counter IC. In this embodiment, the jackpot type random number counter generates a total of 100 jackpot type random numbers from 0 to 99.

In the pachinko game machine 1, "jackpot symbol 1-1" and "jackpot symbol 1-2" are set as the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol. The jackpot type specified by "jackpot symbol 1-1" is "3R (round) jackpot (time saving 1 is given after the end)". The jackpot type specified by "jackpot symbol 1-2" is "3R (round) jackpot (time saving 2 is given after the end)". In this way, when a jackpot determination result is derived from the special symbol hit determination corresponding to the first special symbol, the type of time-saving state that is granted after the end of the jackpot game state differs depending on the difference in the jackpot symbol selected. It is set as follows.

Furthermore, "jackpot symbol 2-1" and "jackpot symbol 2-2" are set as the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol. The jackpot type specified by "jackpot symbol 2-1" is "10R (round) jackpot (time saving 1 is given after the end)". The jackpot type specified by "jackpot symbol 2-2" is "10R (round) jackpot (time saving 2 is given after the end)". In this way, when a jackpot determination result is derived from the special symbol hit determination corresponding to the second special symbol, the type of time-saving state that is granted after the end of the jackpot gaming state differs depending on the difference in the jackpot symbol selected. It is set as follows.

(Small hit type determination table T3)
The small win type determination table T3 shown in FIG. 8 is a table that the game control microcomputer 61 refers to when executing the small win type determination when it is determined that the small win is a small win. The small winning type determination table T3 is configured by associating a predetermined number of small winning type random values (small winning type determination values) for each small winning type (small winning symbol type). The small winning type random number value is a value generated by the small winning type random number counter. A computer program for operating the small winning type random number counter is stored in the ROM 63, and when the CPU 62 executes the computer program, the small winning type random number counter operates and a small winning type random number value is generated. The small winning type random number counter may utilize a random number generation circuit such as a counter IC. In this embodiment, the small win type random number counter generates a total of 100 small win type random numbers from 0 to 99. In this embodiment, "small winning pattern a", "small winning pattern b", and "small winning pattern c" are set as the small winning pattern.

In the small win type determination, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether the small win type random number value generated by the small win type random number counter is any one of 0 to 49 from 0 to 99 (50%). Determine the winning symbol a. In the small winning type specified by "small winning pattern a", on condition that the game ball passes through a specific area during the small winning game state, 2R and later of the 2nd type jackpot state (V winning state) will occur, The control content is set to shift the gaming state to Time Saving 3 with 10R as the final round.

In addition, the game control microcomputer 61 determines the small win type when the small win type random number value generated by the small win type random number counter is any one of 50 to 71 from 0 to 99 (22%). "Small winning symbol b" is determined. In the small winning type specified by "small winning pattern b", on condition that the game ball passes through a specific area during the small winning game state, 2R and later of the 2nd type jackpot state (V winning state) will occur, The control content is set to shift the gaming state to Time Saving 3 with 3R as the final round.

Furthermore, in the small win type determination, if the small win type random number value generated by the small win type random number counter is any one of 72 to 99 from 0 to 99, the game control microcomputer 61 selects “small win symbol c”. ” to be determined. In the small winning type specified by the "small winning pattern c", on condition that the game ball passes through a specific area during the small winning game state, 2R and later of the 2nd type jackpot state (V winning state) will occur, Control content is set to shift the gaming state to Time Saving 4 with 3R as the final round.

(General electricity distribution determination table T4)
In the ordinary path distribution determination table T4 shown in FIG. 9, when it is determined that the ordinary figure is a hit, the game control microcomputer 61 determines the type of ordinary figure (the type of opening pattern of the ordinary opening/closing member 12b). This is the table to refer to when doing so. As described above, in the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a game ball wins in the general-purpose electric winning slot 12a opened by the operation of the normal opening/closing member 12b in the ordinary electric winning device 12, the game ball is sent to the distribution path. 41 and is configured to be distributed into a first passage section 43 and a second passage section 44. Which of the first passage section 43 and the second passage section 44 the game balls are distributed to depends on whether the distribution member 56 is in the advanced position or the retracted position while the opening/closing member 12b is open.
In this embodiment, two types of opening patterns of the normal opening/closing member 12b (operation patterns of the distribution member 56) are set. The first opening pattern OP1 is an opening pattern in which the normal opening/closing member 12b is opened for a predetermined period of time, and the distribution member 56 is maintained in the advanced position while the opening/closing member 12b is opened. On the other hand, the second opening pattern OP2 is an opening pattern in which the normal opening/closing member 12b is opened for a predetermined period of time, and the distribution member 56 is moved to the retracted position while the opening/closing member 12b is opened.

That is, when the first opening pattern OP1 is determined, the normal opening/closing member 12b and the distribution member 56 operate in accordance with the timing determined by the first opening pattern OP1, so that the normal opening/closing member 12b and the distribution member 56 are activated. The played game balls are guided to the first passage section 43. Then, the first link mechanism is lowered, the first non-electric opening/closing member 14Ab is opened, and one game ball is allowed to enter the first starting opening (right) 14Aa.
On the other hand, when the second opening pattern OP2 is determined, the normal opening/closing member 12b and the distribution member 56 operate in accordance with the timing determined by the second opening pattern OP2, so the normal opening/closing member 12b and the distribution member 56 are operated. The winning game ball is guided to the second passage section 44. Then, the second link mechanism is lowered, the second non-electric opening/closing member 14Bb is opened, and one game ball is allowed to enter the second starting port 14Ba.

Here, the normal electricity distribution determination table T4 allocates a predetermined number of general electricity distribution random numbers to two types of opening patterns OP1 and OP2 for each type of gaming state (time saving state). The general distribution random number value is a value randomly generated by the general distribution random number counter. A computer program for operating the general electricity distribution random number counter is stored in the ROM 63, and when the CPU 62 executes the computer program, the general electricity distribution random number counter operates and the general electricity distribution random number value is calculated. Occur. The general distribution random number counter may utilize a random number generation circuit such as a counter IC. In this embodiment, the general electricity distribution random number counter generates a total of 350 general electricity distribution random numbers from 0 to 349, for example.

The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether the random number distribution is between 0 and 0 if the game state at that time is short time 1 or 2 in the normal distribution judgment when the normal figure hit judgment results in a hit. If it is any one of 0 to 348 out of 349, the first opening pattern OP1 is determined, and only if it is 349, the second opening pattern OP2 is determined. Also, if the game state at that time is Time Saving 3, the second opening pattern OP2 is determined and the first opening pattern OP1 is not determined, regardless of the general distribution random number value from 0 to 349. Make it. Furthermore, if the game state at that time is Time Saving 4, the first opening pattern OP1 is determined and the second opening pattern OP2 is not determined, regardless of the normal distribution random number value from 0 to 349. Make it.

[Main processing of the game control microcomputer 61]
Next, the main processes executed by the game control microcomputer 61 will be explained with reference to the drawings.

(Main side main control processing)
First, the contents of the main control process on the main side will be explained according to FIG.
When the power of the pachinko game machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 61 reads out a computer program for main control processing from the ROM 63 and executes it. The game control microcomputer 61 first performs initial settings (step (hereinafter abbreviated as S) 1). This initial setting includes, for example, stack settings, constant settings, interrupt time settings, CPU 62 settings, SIO (System Input/Output), PIO (Parallel Input/Output), CTC (Counter/Timer Circuit: Interrupt Sets time management circuits), resets various flags, counters, timers, etc. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes interrupt prohibition (S2) and executes normal symbol/special symbol main random number update processing (S3). In this normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process, the initial values of each random number counter that generates the aforementioned jackpot random number, jackpot type random number, small hit type random number, reach random number, and variable pattern random number are updated by adding "1" to each initial value. do. When the count value of each random number counter reaches the upper limit, it returns to "0" and is incremented by "1" again. Note that the initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0" or may be changed randomly. Alternatively, the count value of each random number counter may be updated by adding a value of "2" or more to each count value. Further, each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like. When using this hardware random number, there is no need for software to update the random number (S3).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes interrupt permission (S4). While interrupts are enabled, main side timer interrupt processing (S5) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S5) is executed based on an interrupt pulse input to the CPU 62 at a period of 4 msec, for example. In other words, it is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. Then, after the main side timer interrupt process (S5) ends and before the next main side timer interrupt process (S5) starts, the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S3) Initial value update processing for various counters is executed. Note that if an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 62 in the interrupt disabled state, the main side timer interrupt processing (S5) will not start immediately, but will start after interrupt permission (S4) is executed. Ru.

(Main side timer interrupt processing)
Next, the main side timer interrupt processing (S5) will be explained according to FIG.
The game control microcomputer 61 executes output processing (S10). In this output process, commands and the like set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 64 of the main control board 60 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 100, the payout control board 73, etc. The game control microcomputer 61 sends a normal pattern fluctuation start command (variation start command for normal patterns) indicating that the normal pattern has started changing when the normal pattern starts changing, and a normal pattern fluctuation start command (variation start command for normal patterns) when the special pattern starts changing. A special pattern variation start command (variation start command for special symbols) indicating that the special pattern has started to vary is also output. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes input processing (S11). In this input processing, various detection signals detected by various sensors (sensors related to ball entry detection, etc.) mainly attached to the pachinko game machine 1 are read. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a timer update process (S12). In this timer update process, a subtraction counter operating as a timer is updated (subtracted). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes prize ball control processing (S13). In this prize ball control process, a payout command for paying out a prize ball according to the type of winning hole is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 based on the detection signals of various sensors read in the input process (S11). The payout command is a command output to the payout control board 73. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes normal symbol/special symbol main random number update processing (S14). This normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process is the same as the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S3) executed in the main side main control process in FIG. In other words, the process of updating the initial value of each random number counter is performed during the execution period of the main side timer interrupt process (S5) and during the other period (after the end of the main side timer interrupt process (S5), the update process of the next main side timer This is performed both during the period until the interrupt processing (S5) is started).

Next, the game control microcomputer 61 sequentially executes a sensor detection process (S15), a normal operation process (S16), a special symbol standby process (S17), and a special symbol related process (S18), which will be described later. The process (S19) is executed to end the main side timer interrupt process. Other processes (S19) include an abnormality determination process for determining whether an abnormal state has occurred in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the abnormality determination process includes an unauthorized prize detection process that detects unauthorized winnings, a magnetic detection process that detects unauthorized magnetism, a door opening process that detects opening of the front frame 18 or the inner frame, and radio wave detection that detects unauthorized radio waves. processing, impact detection processing that detects impact (vibration), etc. In addition, in other processes, the first special figure reservation display 51a is controlled to display the number based on the first special figure reservation number, and the second special figure reservation is controlled based on the second special figure reservation number. The display 52a is controlled to display the number. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 62, the main side main control process S2 to S4 are repeatedly executed, and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), the main side timer interrupt is executed again. Input processing (S5) is executed. In the output process (S10) of the main side timer interrupt process executed again, the commands etc. set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 in the previous main side timer interrupt process (S5) are output to a predetermined board. .

(Design sensor detection processing)
Next, according to FIG. 12, the symbol sensor detection process (S15) will be explained.
The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether the game ball has passed through the gate 13 (S30). That the game ball has passed through the gate 13 is detected by the gate sensor 13a. When it is determined that the game ball has passed through the gate 13 (S30: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 executes a gate passing process (S31). In this gate passage process, it is determined whether the number of reserved symbols is 4 or more, and if the number of reserved symbols is not 4 or more, "1" is added to the number of reserved symbols, and a lottery of normal symbols is performed. Performs processing to obtain and store random numbers per common figure.

After the end of S31, or when it is determined that the game ball has not passed through the gate 13 (S30: No), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether the game ball has entered the second starting port 14Ba. (S32). The fact that the game ball has entered the second starting port 14Ba is detected by the second starting port sensor 14Bc. If the game ball has not entered the second starting port 14Ba (S32: No), the process proceeds to S38, but if it is determined that the game ball has entered the second starting port 14Ba (S32: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the second special figure reservation number U2 has reached the upper limit value "4" (S33). If the second special figure reservation number U2 has reached the upper limit "4" (S33: Yes), proceed to S38, but if the second special figure reservation number U2 has not reached "4" (S33: No), the game control microcomputer 61 adds 1 to the second special symbol reservation number U2 (S34). As a result, the fluctuation reservation condition for the second special symbol is established.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a second special figure related random number acquisition process (S35). In this second special figure related random number acquisition process, a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a small hit type random number, a reach random number, and a fluctuation pattern random number are acquired, and each of the acquired random numbers is stored in the second special figure pending memory. It is stored in a storage area of the section 64b that corresponds to the current number of second reserved special symbols. For example, if the current number of reserved second special symbols is "3", each random number is stored in the fourth storage area.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a second start winning command creation process (S36). In this second starting winning command creation process, a second starting winning command is created based on each random number group obtained in S35. This second starting winning command is composed of data indicating that the game ball has won the second starting opening 14Ba, data indicating each random number obtained in S35, and the like. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the second start winning command created in S36 to the output buffer of the RAM 64 (S37). This set second start winning command is output to the sub control board 100 in the output process (S10), and the effect control microcomputer 101 executes the effect based on each random number included in the second start winning command.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether the game ball has entered the first starting hole (left) 10a or the first starting hole (right) 14Aa (S38). The fact that the game ball has entered the first starting port (left) 10a is detected by the first starting port (left) sensor 10b, and the fact that the game ball has entered the first starting port (right) 14Ba is detected by the first starting port ( Right) Detected by sensor 14Bc. If the game ball does not win the first starting port (left) 10a or the first starting port (right) 14Aa (S38: No), the sensor detection process ends, but the first starting port (left) 10a or the first starting port (right) 14Aa does not win. If it is determined that the first starting opening (right) 14Aa has been won (S38: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the first special drawing reservation number U1 has reached the upper limit "4" ( S39). If the first special figure reservation number U1 has reached "4" (S39: Yes), the sensor detection process is ended, but if the first special figure reservation number U1 has not reached "4" (S39: No ), the game control microcomputer 61 adds 1 to the first special figure reservation number U1 (S40). As a result, the fluctuation reservation condition for the first special symbol is established.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a first special figure related random number acquisition process (S41). In this first special figure related random number acquisition process, a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a reach random number, and a fluctuation pattern random number are acquired, and each of the acquired random numbers is stored in the current It is stored in a storage area according to the number of first reserved special symbols. For example, if the current number of reserved first special symbols is "3", each random number is stored in the fourth storage area.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a first start winning command creation process (S42). In this first starting winning command creation process, a first starting winning command is created based on each random number group stored in the first special figure pending storage section 64a in S41. This first starting winning command includes data indicating that the game ball has won the first starting opening (left) 10a or the first starting opening (right) 14Aa, and the data stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 64a in S41. It is composed of data indicating random numbers, etc. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the first start winning command created in S42 to the output buffer of the RAM 64 (S43). This set first start winning command is output to the sub control board 100 in the output process (S10), and the performance control microcomputer 101 executes the performance based on each random number included in the first start winning command.

(Normal operation processing)
Next, the normal operation process (S16) will be explained according to FIG.
The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the auxiliary game is in progress (while the ordinary power winning device 12 is in operation, the normal opening/closing member 12b is being opened) (S50), and if it is determined that it is not in operation ( S50: No) It is determined whether or not normal symbols are being displayed in a stopped state (S51). Here, if the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the normal symbols are not being displayed in a stopped state (S51: No), it determines whether or not the normal symbols are being displayed in a fluctuating manner (S52). If it is determined that it is not inside (S52: No), it is determined whether the game ball has passed through the gate 13 (whether detection by the gate sensor 13a has occurred) (S53). Here, if the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the game ball has not passed through the gate 13 (no detection by the gate sensor 13a has occurred) (S53: No), it ends the normal operation process.

In addition, if the game control microcomputer 61 determines in S53 that the game ball has passed through the gate 13 (detection by the gate sensor 13a has occurred) (S53: Yes), it performs a normal pattern hit determination process (S54- 1). In this ordinary symbol winning determination process (S54-1), the ordinary winning random number value stored in the ordinary symbol holding storage section 64c (FIG. 3) is read out, and it is determined whether or not it is a winning based on the ordinary symbol winning determination table. Then, a normal pattern determination process is performed in which normal pattern stop symbol data corresponding to the result of the hit determination is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 64 (S54-2). In other words, in the normal symbol determination process (S54-2), if it is a "loss", data corresponding to the "normal losing symbol" is set, and if it is a "win", data corresponding to the "normal winning symbol" is set. .

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 performs normal pattern fluctuation time determination processing (S54-3). In the normal symbol variation time determination process (S54-3), a normal symbol variation pattern is selected with reference to a normal symbol variation pattern selection table (not shown).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 starts variable display of normal symbols in the normal symbol variation pattern selected in S54-3 (S54-4). Along with this, a normal pattern variation start command is set in order to notify the sub-control board 100 of the start of normal pattern variation (S54-5). This normal pattern variation start command includes the result of the normal pattern hit determination in S54-1 and the normal pattern fluctuation time determined in S54-3. Then, when S54-5 ends, the normal operation process ends.

In addition, if the game control microcomputer 61 determines in S52 that the normal symbol is being displayed in a fluctuating manner (S52: Yes), it determines whether or not the fluctuating time for the regular symbol has ended (S55-1); If it is determined that the process has not ended (S55-1: No), the normal operation process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has ended (S55-1: Yes), the fluctuating display of normal symbols is stopped at the display result (normal winning symbol or normal losing symbol) according to the determination result of the normal winning random value (S55 -2). Then, a normal pattern fluctuation stop command (variation stop command for normal symbols) is set to notify the sub-control board 100 that the normal pattern fluctuation has stopped (S55-3), and a normal symbol stop time is set (S55-3). -4) Finish normal operation processing.

In addition, if the game control microcomputer 61 determines in S51 that the normal symbols are being stopped and displayed (S51: Yes), it determines in S56-1 whether or not the stop time of the normal symbols has ended, and the game ends. If it is determined that it has not been performed (S56-1: No), the normal operation process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has ended (S56-1: Yes), it is determined whether or not the normal pattern stop symbol data of the normal winning pattern is set, that is, whether or not it is a hit (S56-2). If it is determined that it is not a hit (S56-2: No), the normal operation process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is a hit (S56-2: Yes), an opening pattern selection process is executed (S57-1). In this opening pattern selection process, the game control microcomputer 61 selects the opening pattern of the normal opening/closing member 12b (the operation pattern of the distributing member 56) based on the above-mentioned normal power distribution determination table T4 and the normal power distribution random number value. Determine. Then, the determined opening pattern of the normal opening/closing member 12b is set, and the auxiliary game is started (S57-2). In this case, if the first opening pattern OP1 is determined as the opening pattern, the normal opening/closing member 12b and the distribution member 56 operate based on the first opening pattern OP1, so that the game ball enters the normal winning slot. 12a, the first non-electric opening/closing member 14Ab is activated and the first starting port (right) 14Aa is opened. On the other hand, when the second opening pattern OP2 is determined as the opening pattern, the normal opening/closing member 12b and the distribution member 56 operate based on the second opening pattern OP2, so that the game ball enters the winning hole 12a. As a result, the second non-electric switching member 14Bb is operated and the second starting port 14Ba is opened.
Then, upon completion of S57-2, the normal operation process ends.

Further, if the game control microcomputer 61 determines in S50 that the auxiliary game is in progress (S50: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the operation end condition of the normal opening/closing member 12b is satisfied (S58). Here, the operation end condition is an opening time end condition that the opening time for each opening pattern set in S57-1 or S57-2 has ended, or the number of winnings in the general electricity winning slot 12a is the specified number of winnings. This is the stipulated winning number condition that the number has been reached. In addition, the specified number of winnings condition is defined as the number of winnings to the general electricity winning slot 12a is one.
If the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the operation end condition is not satisfied (S58: No), it ends the normal operation process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the condition is satisfied (S58: Yes), the operation of the normal opening/closing member 12b is ended (S59), and the normal operation process is ended.

(Special design standby processing)
Next, according to FIG. 14, the special symbol standby process (S17) will be explained.
The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether the special symbol fluctuation time or stop time is being measured (S60), and if it is being measured (S60: Yes), the special symbol standby process is ended. do. On the other hand, if neither the fluctuation time nor the stop time of the special symbol has been measured (S60: No), the process advances to S61. In S61, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the first special symbol pending number U1 is "0". Then, if it is determined that the value is not "0" (S61: No), that is, if the starting conditions for the variable display of the first special figure are satisfied, the game control microcomputer 61 A determination process (S62) and a first special figure variation pattern selection process (S63) are executed. Next, the game control microcomputer 61 subtracts "1" from the first special figure reservation number U1 (S64), and stores each data stored in each storage area of the first special figure reservation storage section 64b. are shifted one by one to the storage area with the older order, that is, the side to be read (S65). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a first special symbol fluctuation start process (S66). In this first special symbol variation start process, a special symbol variation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64, and the first special symbol display 51 starts varying display of the first special symbol. The special pattern fluctuation start command set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 includes the data of the special pattern stop symbol set in the special pattern jackpot determination process (FIG. 15), which will be described later, and the special pattern fluctuation pattern selection process (FIGS. 16 and 17). Contains data of the first special figure fluctuation pattern set in . After executing S66, the game control microcomputer 61 ends the special symbol standby process.

In addition, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the first special figure reservation number U1 is "0" in the above-mentioned S61 (S61: Yes), the second special figure reservation number U2 is "0". It is determined whether or not (S67). If it is determined that it is not "0" (S67: No), that is, if the starting conditions for the variable display of the second special symbol are satisfied, the game control microcomputer 61 performs the second special symbol hit determination process that will be described later. (S68) and a second special figure variation pattern selection process (S69) are executed. Next, the game control microcomputer 61 subtracts "1" from the second special figure reservation number U2 (S70), and stores each data stored in each storage area of the first special figure reservation storage section 64a. The data is shifted one by one to the storage area with the oldest order, that is, the side to be read (S71). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 executes a second special symbol fluctuation start process (S72). In this second special symbol variation start process, a special symbol variation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64, and variable display of the second special symbol is started on the second special symbol display 52. The special pattern fluctuation start command set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 includes the data of the special pattern stop symbol set in the special pattern hit determination process (FIG. 15), which will be described later, and the special pattern fluctuation pattern selection process (FIGS. 16 and 17). Contains data of the second special figure fluctuation pattern set in . After executing S72, the game control microcomputer 61 ends the special symbol standby process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the second special figure pending number U2 is "0" (S67: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not it is in a standby state (S73). The standby state refers to a state where the jackpot game state is not in progress, the special symbols are not changing, and the number of reserved special symbols is zero. More specifically, the standby state is a state that occurs when, in addition to the above-mentioned conditions, a certain period of time or more has elapsed in which the symbols have stopped after the special symbol (or production symbol) has been displayed. Here, if it is determined that the game is in a standby state (S73: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 ends the special symbol standby process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game is not in a standby state (S73: No), the game control microcomputer 61 executes a standby screen setting process (S74). In this standby screen setting process, a predetermined standby time is measured, and after the standby time has elapsed, a customer waiting standby command for displaying the standby screen is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64. After that, the game control microcomputer 61 ends the special symbol standby process.
As described above, in this embodiment, the variable display of the second special symbol is performed only when the first special symbol reservation number U1 is "0" (S61: Yes). That is, the extinguishment of the first special figure reservation is executed with priority over the extinguishment of the second special figure reservation.

(Special figure hit determination process)
Next, according to FIG. 15, the first special symbol hit determination process (S61) and the second special symbol hit determination process (S67) will be explained. Note that the first special figure hit determination process and the second special figure hit determination process have the same processing flow, so they will be explained together.

The game control microcomputer 61 reads the jackpot random number stored in the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage section of the RAM 64 (S80), and refers to the jackpot determination table (in this example, the jackpot determination table T1) (S81). . Next, the game control microcomputer 61 refers to the range of random numbers corresponding to jackpots in the jackpot determination table and determines whether the same random number as the jackpot random number read in S80 exists, that is, whether or not it is a jackpot. A determination is made (S82).

When it is determined that it is a jackpot (S82: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 turns on the jackpot flag indicating that it is determined to be a jackpot (S83). After that, the game control microcomputer 61 reads out the jackpot type random number stored in the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage section, and reads the jackpot type determination table (in this example, jackpot type determination table) in which a plurality of jackpot types are set. The type of jackpot is determined by referring to tables T2 and T3 (S84). Depending on the type of jackpot, the jackpot pattern of the special pattern, the stop pattern of the special pattern, the distribution rate, the maximum number of rounds, the jackpot effect pattern, etc. differ. Moreover, the upper limit number of times of the time saving state is also determined depending on the type of jackpot. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 61 sets special pattern stop symbol data for definitively displaying the jackpot symbol of the special symbol according to the type of jackpot determined in S84 in the special symbol buffer provided in the RAM 64 (S88). This process ends.

On the other hand, if it is not determined to be a jackpot (S82: No), the game control microcomputer 61 refers to the range of random numbers corresponding to a small win in the jackpot determination table, and there is a random number that is the same as the jackpot random number read in S80. In other words, it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (S85). As mentioned above, there are cases where the player does not win a small prize in the first special drawing lottery, but wins a small prize in the second special drawing lottery. If it is determined that it is a small win (S85: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 turns on the small win flag indicating that it is determined to be a small win (S86). After that, the game control microcomputer 61 reads out the small hit type random number stored in the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage section, and reads the small hit type determination table (in this example, With reference to the small hit type determination tables T4 to T7), the type of small win is determined (S87). Depending on the type of small hit, the small winning pattern of the special pattern, the stop pattern of the special pattern, the distribution rate, the small winning effect pattern, etc. differ. Also, depending on the type of small win, presence or absence of a jackpot game state due to passing through a specific area, continuation of the time saving state, termination of the time saving state, etc. are also determined. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 61 sets the special pattern stop symbol data in the special pattern buffer provided in the RAM 64 for definitively displaying the small winning pattern of the special pattern corresponding to the small winning type determined in S87 (S88 ), this process ends.

On the other hand, if it is not determined to be a small hit (S85: No), that is, if it is determined to be a loss, the game control microcomputer 61 transfers the special pattern stop pattern data to the special pattern buffer for displaying the losing pattern of the special pattern. (S88), and this process ends.

The process of S82 in the first special figure hit determination process is an example of the first special figure hit determination process of the present invention. The processing of S82 and S85 in the second special figure hit determination process is an example of the second special figure hit determination of the present invention. The game control microcomputer 61 that performs the process of S82 or S85 in the special figure hit determination process is an example of the determination means of the present invention. Further, the game control microcomputer 61 that performs the process of S84 or S87 in the special figure jackpot determination process is an example of the winning type determining means of the present invention.

(Special figure fluctuation pattern selection process)
Next, the first special figure variation pattern selection process (S62) and the second special figure variation pattern selection process (S68) will be explained according to FIGS. 16 and 17. In addition, since the first special figure variation pattern selection process and the second special figure variation pattern selection process have the same processing flow, they will be explained together.

The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the time saving flag indicating the time saving state is OFF (S90). If it is determined that the time saving flag is OFF (S90: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 moves to S91. If it is determined that the time saving flag is not OFF (S90: No), the game control microcomputer 61 moves to S99.

The game control microcomputer 61 that has moved to S91 and S99 determines whether or not the jackpot flag is ON. If it is determined that the jackpot flag is ON (S91, S99: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 refers to the special pattern variation pattern selection table and selects a special pattern variation pattern for the jackpot (S92, S100). . For example, when the game is in a non-time saving state, the game control microcomputer 61 selects a special symbol fluctuation pattern that is a non-time saving state and a jackpot (S92). If the game is in a time-saving state, the game control microcomputer 61 selects a special symbol fluctuation pattern that is a time-saving state and a jackpot (S100). The game control microcomputer 61 that has selected the special figure fluctuation pattern then moves to S98.

Further, when it is determined that the jackpot flag is not ON (S91, S99: No), the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether the small win flag is ON (S93, S101). As mentioned above, there are cases where the player does not win a small prize in the first special drawing lottery, but wins a small prize in the second special drawing lottery. If it is determined that the small hit flag is ON (S93, S101: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 refers to the special pattern variation pattern selection table and selects a special pattern variation pattern for the small win (S94, S102). Specifically, if the game control microcomputer 61 is in a non-time-saving state, it selects a special pattern fluctuation pattern that is a non-time-saving state and a small hit (S94), and if it is in a time-saving state, it selects a special pattern variation pattern that is a time-saving state and a small win. A figure variation pattern is selected (S102). Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 61 moves to S98.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the small hit flag is OFF (S93, S101: No), the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the game is a loss. In this case, the game control microcomputer 61 moves to S95 and S103. Then, the game control microcomputer 61 acquires the reach random number stored in the first storage area of the special figure reservation storage section, and determines whether the acquired reach random number is a reach establishment random number (S95, S103). In the case of the non-time-saving state, if the acquired reach random number exists in the reach random numbers for the non-time-saving state in the reach determination table, the game control microcomputer 61 determines that it is a reach-achieving random number (S95 :Yes). Similarly, in the time-saving state, if the acquired reach random number exists in the reach random numbers for the time-saving state in the reach determination table, the game control microcomputer 61 determines that it is a reach-achieving random number ( S103: Yes).

Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 61 refers to the special symbol variation pattern selection table and selects a special symbol variation pattern for loss with reach (S96, S104). For example, if it is a non-time saving state, the game control microcomputer 61 selects a special symbol variation pattern that is a non-time saving state and a loss with a reach (S96). If it is in a time-saving state, the game control microcomputer 61 selects a special symbol fluctuation pattern in a time-saving state and a loss with reach (S104). The game control microcomputer 61 that has selected the special figure fluctuation pattern then moves to S98.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the acquired reach random number is not a reach establishment random number (S95, S103: No), the game control microcomputer 61 refers to the special figure variation pattern selection table and selects a special figure variation for a no-reach loss. A pattern is selected (S97, S105). For example, in the non-time saving state, the game control microcomputer 61 refers to the special pattern variation pattern selection table T9, and if the number of special symbols pending is 0 to 2, the special symbol variation for no reach loss with a long variation time is selected. A pattern is selected, and if the number of reserved special symbols is 3 to 4, a special symbol variation pattern for no reach loss with a short variation time is selected (S97). In addition, when the time is shortened, the game control microcomputer 61 selects a special pattern variation pattern for no reach loss with a long variation time when the number of special symbols on hold is 0 to 1, and when the number of special symbols on hold is 2 to 1. In the case of 4, a special symbol fluctuation pattern for no reach loss with a short fluctuation time is selected (S105). The game control microcomputer 61 that has selected the special figure fluctuation pattern then moves to S98.

After completing S92, S94, S96, S97, S100, S102, S104, and S105, the game control microcomputer 61, which has moved to S98, stores the fluctuation pattern data indicating the selected fluctuation pattern in the special pattern fluctuation pattern buffer provided in the RAM 64. Set, and finish the special figure fluctuation pattern selection process. The fluctuation pattern data set in the special pattern fluctuation pattern buffer in S98 is included in the special pattern fluctuation start command set in S65 and S71 of the special symbol standby process described above, and is outputted in the output process of the main side timer interrupt process (S10). As a result, the signal is output to the sub-control board 100.

(Special design related processing)
Next, special symbol related processing (S18) will be explained according to FIG. 18.
The game control microcomputer 61 first determines whether it is the end timing of measuring the variation time of the special symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol) (time according to the special symbol fluctuation pattern set in S98). (S110). Then, when it is determined that it is the end timing of the variation time (S110: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 displays the stop symbol of the special symbol according to the special symbol stop symbol data set in S88 (variation of the special symbol). At the same time, a special figure fluctuation stop command (a special figure fluctuation stop command) is set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 64 (S111-2). In addition, measurement of the stop time of the special symbol is started (S111-3). Then, the game control microcomputer 61 ends the special symbol related process after completing S111-3.

On the other hand, if the game control microcomputer 61 determines that it is not the end timing of the special symbol variation time in S110 described above (S110: No), the game control microcomputer 61 stops the measurement of the special symbol stop time started in S111-3 described above. It is determined whether it is the end timing (S112). When it is determined that it is the end timing of the stop time (S112: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 executes a game state management process to be described later (S113). Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S114-1), and if it determines that it is ON (S114-1: Yes), executes a game state reset process ( S114-2). In this gaming state reset process, it is determined whether the time saving flag is ON or not, and when it is determined that it is ON, the time saving flag is turned OFF. In other words, while the jackpot game state is being executed, the control is made to a non-time saving state.

If the gaming control microcomputer 61 determines in S112 mentioned above that it is not the end timing of the special symbol stop time (S112: No), it determines whether the gaming state is a jackpot gaming state (Type 1 jackpot state or V winning state). It is determined whether or not (S115-1). In addition, the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the game is in a jackpot game state, for example, when the jackpot flag is ON and neither the fluctuation time nor the stop time of the special symbol is measured. If it is determined in this S115-1 that it is a jackpot gaming state (S115-1: Yes), a V winning start process to be described later is executed to allow the start of the V winning state by the player's operation ( S115-2), next, special electric accessory processing (described later) regarding the type 1 jackpot state or the V winning state (second round and subsequent rounds of the type 2 jackpot state) is executed (S115-3). After S115-3 ends, the special symbol related process ends.

After completing S115-3, the game control microcomputer 61 proceeds to S116-1. On the other hand, if it is determined in S115-1 that the game is not in a jackpot gaming state (S115-1: No), the process proceeds to S116-1 without going through S115-2. The game control microcomputer 61 determines in S116-1 whether or not the game state is a small winning game state. In addition, the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the small winning game state is in the small winning game state, for example, when the small winning flag is ON and neither the fluctuation time nor the stop time of the special symbol is measured. If it is determined in S116-1 that the game is in a small win game state (S116-1: Yes), a special electric accessory process (described later) regarding the small win game state is executed (S116-2). After S116-2 ends, the special symbol related process ends.

(Game state management processing)
Next, the contents of the gaming state management process (S113) will be explained according to FIG.
The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the time saving flag is ON in order to determine whether or not the game is in the time saving state (S113-1). If it is determined that the time saving flag is OFF (S113-1: No), the game control microcomputer 61 moves to S113-5, which will be described later. On the other hand, if it is determined that the time saving flag is ON (S113-1: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 specifies the type of time saving state (any of time saving 1, time saving 2, time saving 3, and time saving 4). . In addition, in order for the game control microcomputer 61 to specify the type of time saving state, for example, a flag that can distinguish the type of time saving state can be set (for example, a different flag can be provided for each type of time saving state). After that, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the end condition corresponding to the type of time saving state specified in S113-2 is satisfied (S113-3). In addition, when determining whether the termination condition of the time saving state is satisfied according to the number of executions of the special symbol variation display, for example, the number of executions of the special symbol variation display may be counted by the time saving counter. In addition, when determining whether the end condition of the time saving state is satisfied according to the number of executions of the general pattern fluctuation display, for example, the number of executions of the general pattern fluctuation display may be counted by the time saving counter. Furthermore, as an end condition for the time-saving state, for example, when determining whether the end condition is satisfied according to the number of occurrences of the small winning game state, the number of occurrences of the small winning gaming state may be counted by a small winning occurrence counter. Bye. If it is determined in S113-3 that the end condition corresponding to the type of time-saving state is satisfied, the time-saving flag is turned OFF in S113-4, and the process moves to S113-5. Further, if it is determined that the end condition corresponding to the type of time saving state is not satisfied, the process proceeds to S113-5 without going through S113-4.

In S113-5, the game control microcomputer 61 sets a game state designation command including information on the current game state in the output buffer of the RAM 64, and then ends the game state management process. In addition, in this embodiment, the gaming state designation command includes any one of a non-time-saving state, a time-saving state, a jackpot gaming state (type 1 jackpot state, V-winning state), and a small winning gaming state as gaming state information. I'm here. The game state designation commands that can be set in S113-5 (when a predetermined stop time has elapsed from the end of the variable display of special symbols) are non-time saving state, time saving state, jackpot gaming state (type 1 jackpot state), small It is either a winning game state. The gaming state designation command set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 is output to the sub control board 100 in the output process (S10) of the main side timer interrupt process.

(Special electric accessory processing (Type 1 jackpot state, V win state))
Next, according to FIG. 20, the contents of the special electric accessory processing (S117) regarding the type 1 jackpot state or the V win state will be explained. The game control microcomputer 61 executes the special electric accessory process shown in FIG. 20 during a period when the special symbol is neither fluctuating nor stopped and the jackpot flag is ON.

The game control microcomputer 61 performs jackpot opening setting (S117-1), jackpot round setting (S117-2), jackpot ending setting (S117-3) in special electric accessory processing (Type 1 jackpot state, V jackpot state). etc. In the jackpot opening setting (S117-1), the gaming control microcomputer 61 issues a command (opening command (jackpot start command)) indicating the start timing and end timing of the opening period (jackpot opening) of the jackpot gaming state (type 1 jackpot state). , opening end command) to the output buffer of the RAM 64. In addition, in the jackpot round setting (S117-2), the game control microcomputer 61 sends a command (round Processing such as setting a start command (open command) and a round end command (close command) into the output buffer of the RAM 64 is performed. Furthermore, in the jackpot ending setting (S117-3), the game control microcomputer 61 sends a command (ending Processing such as setting the ending command (ending end command (jackpot end command)) into the output buffer of the RAM 64 is performed.

In addition, the game control microcomputer 61 sets and measures the execution time of the jackpot opening and jackpot ending in a predetermined timer in the jackpot opening setting and jackpot ending setting described above. Further, in the aforementioned jackpot round setting, the game control microcomputer 61 opens and closes the jackpot opening 15a in an opening pattern according to the type of jackpot game state. During the round game, when the upper limit number of game balls enters a prize after the grand prize opening 15a is opened, or when a predetermined opening time has elapsed, the game control microcomputer 61 closes the grand prize opening 15a. Finish the round game. The game control microcomputer 61 opens and closes the big winning opening 15a for the number of rounds determined for each type of jackpot gaming state. In addition, the game control microcomputer 61 subtracts 1 from the value of the special electric bonus operation valid counter every time a round game is started, and ends the round game when the value of the special electric reward operation valid counter becomes "0." Later, in the jackpot ending setting, an ending command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 and output.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether it is the end timing of the jackpot gaming state (the end timing of the jackpot ending) (S117-4). Then, when it is determined that it is not the end timing of the jackpot game state (S117-4: No), the special electric accessory processing (Type 1 jackpot state, V winning state) is ended. On the other hand, if the gaming control microcomputer 61 determines in S117-4 that it is the end timing of the jackpot gaming state (S117-4: Yes), it executes the processing of S117-5 to S117-8. Here, the game control microcomputer 61 turns off the jackpot flag in S117-5, turns on the time-saving flag in the subsequent S117-6, and further sets the time-saving counter in S117-7. Then, in S117-8, a gaming state designation command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64, and the special electric accessory processing (Type 1 jackpot state, V winning state) is ended. The game control microcomputer 61 ends the special symbol-related processing after finishing this special electric accessory processing (type 1 jackpot state, V winning state).

(Special electric accessory processing (small winning game state))
Next, according to FIG. 21, the special electric accessory processing (S121) regarding the small winning game state will be explained. The game control microcomputer 61 executes the special electric accessory processing (small win) shown in FIG. 21 in order to open the large prize opening 15a based on the small win. In addition, since the special electric accessory processing (small winning game state) in this embodiment is executed in connection with the second special figure, the description will be made assuming the second special figure.

The game control microcomputer 61 executes the small winning opening setting (S119-1) and the small winning opening setting (S119-2) in the special electric accessory processing (small winning game state). In the small winning opening setting (S119-1), the game control microcomputer 61 sends commands (opening command (small winning start command), opening The end command) is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64. The small win opening refers to an effect in which an effect image celebrating the occurrence of a small win is displayed on the effect display device 7, and a song celebrating the occurrence of a small win is played from each speaker 8. In the small winning opening setting, the execution time of the small winning opening is set in a predetermined timer and measured.

In addition, in the small winning opening setting (S119-2), the gaming control microcomputer 61 sends commands (opening command, closing command) indicating the start timing and end timing of the opening period of the big winning opening 15a in the small winning gaming state. Processing such as setting in the output buffer of the RAM 64 is performed.

After that, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether the game ball has passed through a specific area (S119-3). The passage of the game ball through the specific area is detected by the specific area sensor 15e. In addition, the big prize winning device 15 of this embodiment is configured so that the game ball won in the big winning hole 15a always passes through a specific area. If it is determined that the game ball has passed through the specific area (S119-3: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 turns on the jackpot flag (S119-4). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 61 turns on the V win acquisition flag (S119-5). Here, in this embodiment, the V-hit state is caused on the condition that the game ball passes a specific area in the small-hit game state, but when the condition is met, the game ball is sent to the gate 13. The start of the V hit state is waited until the V is passed. The game control microcomputer 61 operates as described above until it is determined that the game ball has passed through the gate 13 in the V hit start process (FIG. 22), which will be described later, when the game ball passes through a specific area in the small winning game state. The V hit acquisition flag is set to ON, and when the V hit acquisition flag is ON, control is performed to wait for the start of the V hit state. Next, a V winning notification command including information indicating that the game ball has passed through a specific area in the small winning game state is set in the output buffer of the RAM 64 (S119-6). Note that this V winning prize notification command is output to the sub control board 100 in the output process (S10) of the main side timer interrupt process.

If S119-3 is a negative determination (S119-3: No) or after S119-6 ends, the game control microcomputer 61 moves to S119-7. In this S119-7, the game control microcomputer 61 determines whether or not the condition for closing the large prize opening 15a based on the small winning is satisfied. The condition for closing the big winning opening 15a based on a small winning is that after the opening of the big winning opening 15a becomes open, the upper limit number of game balls enters the prize, or the closing condition is determined by the opening pattern according to the winning small winning. Time passes. Then, when it is determined that the closing condition of the big prize opening 15a is satisfied (S119-7: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 turns off the small hit flag (S119-8), and special electric accessory processing (small (win game state) ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the condition for closing the big prize opening 15a is not satisfied (S119-7: No), the special electric accessory processing (small winning game state) is ended without going through S119-8. .

(V hit start processing)
Next, the V hit start processing (S115-2) will be explained according to FIG. The pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment causes a V-winning state when a game ball passes through a specific area inside the big winning device 15 in a small winning gaming state (when detection occurs by the specific area sensor 15e). (Developing from a small winning game state to a 2nd type jackpot state). Here, so that the player can start the V winning state at any timing, the game control microcomputer 61 controls the game ball to pass through the gate 13 after the game ball passes through a specific area during the small winning game state. Until then, the V winning start process shown in FIG. 22 is executed so as to wait for the start of the V winning state.

The game control microcomputer 61 determines whether the V win acquisition flag is ON in the V win start process (S120). This V hit acquisition flag is a flag that is turned ON in S119-5 of the above-mentioned special electric accessory processing (small win), and when this V hit acquisition flag is ON, in the small win game state. This indicates that the game ball has passed through a specific area and that the start of a V hit state is being waited for. Therefore, when the game control microcomputer 61 determines that the V hit acquisition flag is ON in S120 (S120: Yes), the game control microcomputer 61 sends the game ball to the gate 13, which is set as a condition for starting the V hit state. It is determined whether passing has occurred (S121). The game control microcomputer 61 determines that the V hit acquisition flag is OFF in S120 (S120: No) and that the game ball has not passed through the gate 13 in S121 (S121: No). ), the V hit start processing ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S120 that the V hit acquisition flag is ON, and if it is determined in S121 that the game ball has passed through the gate 13, the process moves to S122. Then, in S122, the game control microcomputer 61 starts the waiting V winning state and turns off the V winning acquisition flag. In addition, the gaming control microcomputer 61 sets a gaming state specifying command including information indicating a V winning state in the output buffer of the RAM 64 as a gaming state specifying command including information on the gaming state (S123). . Note that this gaming state designation command is output to the sub control board 100 in the output process (S10) of the main side timer interrupt process.

[Main processing of the production control microcomputer 101]
Next, the main processes executed by the production control microcomputer 101 (FIG. 4) will be explained with reference to the drawings.

(Sub-side main control processing)
First, the sub-side main control process will be described with reference to FIG.
First, the production control microcomputer 101 executes initial settings (S160). This initial setting includes, for example, stack settings, constant settings, interrupt time settings, CPU 102 settings, SIO (System Input/Output), PIO (Parallel Input/Output), CTC (Counter/Timer Circuit: Interrupt Performs settings such as time management circuit) and resets various flags, counters, timers, etc. Next, the performance control microcomputer 101 determines whether the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the RAM 120 are normal (S161), and if the negative determination is made (S161: No), the RAM 120 is It is initialized (S162) and proceeds to S163. Moreover, when an affirmative determination is made in S161 (S161: Yes), the production control microcomputer 101 proceeds to S163 without initializing the RAM 120. In other words, if the power-off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM 120 are not normal even if the power-off signal is ON (S161: No), the production control microcomputer 101 initializes the RAM 120. However, if the power-off signal is turned ON due to a power outage or the like, but the contents of the RAM 120 are maintained normally (S161: Yes), the RAM 120 is not initialized. Note that when the RAM 120 is initialized, the values of various flags, counters, timers, etc. are reset. Further, S160 to S162 are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter.

Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 101 disables interruptions (S163) and executes random number update processing (S164). In this random number updating process, the initial values of various performance determining random number counters are updated. Note that the random numbers for performance determination include a variable performance pattern random number for determining a variable performance pattern, a preview performance random number for determining various preview performances, and the like. The random number updating method can be the same as the random number updating process performed by the game control microcomputer 61 described above. Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 101 executes a command transmission process (S165). In this command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the RAM 120 of the production control microcomputer 101 are transmitted to the image control board 200, the audio control board 78, the lamp control board 79, etc. Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 101 executes interrupt permission (S166). Thereafter, S163 to S166 are repeatedly executed. Furthermore, while interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S167), 1ms timer interrupt processing (S168), and 10ms timer interrupt processing (S169) can be executed.

(Reception interrupt processing)
Next, the reception interrupt process (S167) will be explained.
The performance control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the signal level of the strobe signal (STB signal) applied from the main control board 60 to the external INT (interrupt) input section of the performance control microcomputer 101 has changed, that is, the command. Determine whether it is the timing to receive. For example, it is determined whether the signal level of the strobe signal has changed from high level to low level. Then, if it is determined that it is not the timing to receive it, the production control microcomputer 101 ends this process. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is the timing to receive, the performance control microcomputer 101 receives various commands transmitted from the main control board 60, and stores the received various commands in the reception buffer of the RAM 120. This reception interrupt process is a process that is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S168, S169).

(1ms timer interrupt processing)
Next, the 1ms timer interrupt process (S168) will be explained according to FIG.
The performance control microcomputer 101 executes this 1ms timer interrupt process every time an interrupt pulse of 1msec period is input to the sub-control board 100. The performance control microcomputer 101 executes input processing (S170). In this input process, the production control microcomputer 101 uses switch data (i.e., switch data indicating that the switch has been turned on) based on detection signals from the production lever push detection switch 6a, production lever rotation detection switch 6b, and production button detection switch 5a. edge data and level data).

Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 101 executes output processing (S171). In this output process, a variable effect start command, which is set in the output buffer of the RAM 120 in a variable effect start process to be described later, is output to the image control board 200. In addition, in order to cause the panel lamp 2a, left side lamp 23a, and right side lamp 23b to emit light in accordance with the display on the effect display device 7, lamp data created in lamp processing (S183) in the 10ms timer interrupt processing, etc., which will be described later, is used. Output to lamp control board 79. That is, the panel lamp 2a, left side lamp 23a, and right side lamp 23b are caused to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the lamp data. Further, in order to drive the movable body motor 23d in accordance with the display on the effect display device 7, drive data (data for driving the movable body motor 23d) is created, and the created drive data is output. That is, the movable body motor 23d is driven in a predetermined operation pattern according to the drive data. In addition, in order to output audio from the speaker 8 in accordance with the display on the effect display device 7, audio data created in audio control processing (S184) in the 10ms timer interrupt processing (described later), etc. is output to the audio control board 78. In other words, audio is output from the speaker 8 according to the audio data.

Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 101 determines whether a variable production start command has been output (S172). The variable effect start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 120 in a variable effect start process to be described later, and is output to the image control board 200 in S171. Here, when the production control microcomputer 101 determines that the variation production start command has been output (S172: Yes), it starts measuring the variation time of the variation production pattern (S173). Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 101 performs watchdog timer processing to reset the watchdog timer (S174). After the end of S174, or when it is determined that the variable performance start command has not been output (S172: No), the performance control microcomputer 101 ends this process.

(10ms timer interrupt processing)
Next, the 10ms timer interrupt process (S169) will be explained according to FIG.
The performance control microcomputer 101 executes this 10ms timer interrupt process every time an interrupt pulse of 10msec period is input to the sub-control board 100. The production control microcomputer 101 executes a received command analysis process (FIG. 26), which will be described later (S180), and executes a switch state acquisition process (S181). In this switch state acquisition process, the switch data created in the 1ms timer interrupt process input process (S170) is stored in the RAM 120 as switch data for the 10ms timer interrupt process. Next, based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process, a switch process is executed to set display contents such as button effects displayed by the effect display device 7 (S182). Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 101 executes lamp processing (S183). In this lamp processing, creation of lamp data for controlling the light emission of each lamp (board lamp 2a, left side lamp 23a, right side lamp 23b, etc.) according to the display on the effect display device 7, time management of the light emission effect, etc. I do. Thereby, each lamp performs a light emitting effect that matches the display on the effect display device 7.

Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 101 executes audio control processing (S184). In this audio control processing, audio data (data for controlling audio output from each speaker 8) is created, the created audio data is output to the audio control board 78, time management of audio effects, etc. are performed. Thereby, audio is output from each speaker 8 in accordance with the display on the effect display device 7. Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 101 executes other processing (S185), and ends this processing. In other processing (S185), processing such as updating a variable performance pattern random number, a preview performance random number for determining a preview performance, etc. is executed. Further, in other processing (S185), a right-handed performance process for urging the player to play right-handed, etc. is executed.

(Received command analysis processing)
Next, the received command analysis process (S330) will be explained according to FIG.
The production control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a gaming state designation command has been received from the main control board 60 (S190-1), and if it is determined that it has been received (S190-1: Yes), the sub-side gaming state setting is performed. Processing is executed (S190-2). The gaming state designation command includes information indicating the gaming state (which one is the non-time saving state, the time saving state, the type 1 jackpot state, the small winning state, and the V winning state). In this sub-side gaming state setting process, the received gaming state designation command is analyzed, the currently set gaming state is specified based on the information included in the gaming state designation command, and the game state indicating the gaming state is determined. The status flag is set to "1" and the other gaming status flags are set to "0". In addition, the production control microcomputer 101 starts measuring the stop time (of the production symbols 7L, 7C, and 7R on the left center right) in the variation production end process (S196-2, when receiving the special symbol variation stop command), which will be described later. Finish the measurement.
After completing the process of S190-2, or when determining that the gaming state designation command has not been received in S190-1 (S190-1: No), the production control microcomputer 101 proceeds to S191-1.

The production control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a starting winning command (first starting winning command or second starting winning command) has been received from the main control board 60 (S191-1), and if it is determined that it has been received. (S191-1: Yes), a pre-read effect determination process is executed (S191-2). In the pre-read performance determination process (S191-2), starting winning information (jackpot random number , jackpot type random value, reach random value, etc.). That is, before the game control microcomputer 61 starts displaying the special symbols in a variable manner (at the start winning time), the special symbol hit determination, jackpot type determination, and reach determination are performed (preliminary determination). Then, it is determined whether or not to perform the suggestive performance by lottery according to the result of the preliminary determination.
After completing the process of S191-2, or when determining that the start winning command has not been received in S191-1 (S191-1: No), the performance control microcomputer 101 proceeds to S192-1.

The performance control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the opening command has been received from the main control board 60 (S192-1), and if it is determined that it has been received (S192-1: Yes), executes the opening performance selection process. (S192-2). In this opening performance selection process, the opening command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern (content) of the opening performance to be executed in the opening of the jackpot game state is selected. Specifically, an opening performance pattern selection table (not shown) in which opening performance patterns are set in association with each opening command is referred to, and an opening performance pattern associated with the received opening command is selected. Then, an opening performance start command for starting an opening performance using the selected opening performance pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 120.
After completing the process of S192-2, or when determining that the opening command has not been received in S192-1 (S192-1: No), the production control microcomputer 101 proceeds to S193-1.

The performance control microcomputer 101 determines whether a round designation command has been received from the main control board 60 (S193-1). If it is determined that a round designation command has been received in this process (S193-1: Yes), a round effect selection process is executed (S193-2). In the round performance selection process, the type of round performance to be executed in each round in the jackpot game state is selected, and a round performance start command for starting the selected round performance is set in the output buffer of the RAM 120.
After completing the process of S193-2, or when determining that the round designation command has not been received in S193-1 (S193-1: No), the production control microcomputer 101 proceeds to S194-1.

The effect control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 60 (S194-1), and if it is determined that it has been received (S194-1: Yes), executes an ending effect selection process. (S194-2). In this ending effect selection process, the ending command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern (content) of the ending effect to be executed at the ending of the jackpot game state is selected. Specifically, an ending effect pattern selection table (not shown) in which an ending effect pattern is set in association with each ending command is referred to, and an ending effect pattern associated with the received ending command is selected. Then, an ending effect start command for starting an ending effect using the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 120.

Subsequently, the performance control microcomputer 101 executes game data update processing (at the time of jackpot) (S194-3). This game data update process (at the time of jackpot) will be described later.

After completing the process of S194-3, or when determining that the ending command has not been received in S194-1 (S194-1: No), the production control microcomputer 101 proceeds to S195-1.

The production control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a special figure variation start command has been received from the main control board 60 (S195-1), and if it is determined that it has been received (S195-1: Yes), the variation production described below is executed. Start processing (FIG. 27) is executed (195-2). In this variable production start process, a more specific production content (variation production pattern) of the variation production is determined in accordance with the special figure variation start command received from the main control board 60, and a command is issued to instruct execution of the variation production. is set in the output buffer of RAM 120. In addition, in the variable production start process (S195-2), the production control microcomputer 101 identifies the variation time of the special figure variation display according to the special figure variation pattern included in the received special figure variation start command, and specifies the variation time of the special figure variation display. The measurement of the fluctuation time is started as the execution time of the fluctuation performance (the fluctuation time of the performance symbols 7L, 7C, and 7R on the left center right).

Subsequently, the performance control microcomputer 101 executes game data update processing (at the time of variable performance) (S195-3). This game data update process (at the time of variable performance) will be described later.

Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 101 executes a suggested production selection process (S195-4). In the suggestion performance selection process, it is determined whether or not to perform a suggestion performance during the variable performance and the type of suggestion performance to be executed. When it is determined to execute the suggestion effect, a command for instructing the execution of the suggestion effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 120.
After completing the process of S195-3, or when determining that the variation start command has not been received in S195-1 (S195-1: No), the production control microcomputer 101 proceeds to S196-1.

The production control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a special figure variation stop command has been received from the main control board 60 (S196-1), and if it is determined that it has been received (S196-1: Yes), the variation production end process is performed. (S196-2). In this fluctuating performance end process, the performance control microcomputer 101 sets a fluctuating performance end command to the output buffer of the RAM 120 to end the fluctuating performance. When the set variable effect end command is transmitted to the image control board 200 by the command transmission process (S165 in FIG. The symbol 7L, the middle performance symbol 7C, and the right performance symbol 7R are displayed definitively. In addition, the production control microcomputer 101, in the variation production end process (S196-2), finishes measuring the variation time that was started in the above-mentioned variation production start process (S195-2), and finishes the production pattern 7L after the variation production. ,7C,7R start measuring the stop time (same time as the stop time of the special figure fluctuation display).
After completing the process of S196-2, or when determining that the variation stop command has not been received in S196-1 (S196-1: No), the production control microcomputer 101 proceeds to S197.

Next, the performance control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not a ball entering designation command has been received from the main control board 60 (S197-1), and if it is determined that it has been received (S197-1: Yes), the game data Update processing (at the time of ball entry) is executed (S197-2). This game data update process (at the time of ball entry) will be described later.
After completing the process of S197-2, or when determining that the entry designation command has not been received in S197-1 (S197-1: No), the production control microcomputer 101 proceeds to S198. In S198, the production control microcomputer 101 performs processing related to reception of commands other than the above-mentioned commands, and ends the received command analysis processing.

(Fluctuating performance start processing)
Next, according to FIG. 27, the variable effect start process (S195-2) will be explained.
The production control microcomputer 101 analyzes the received special figure fluctuation start command (S210). The special figure variation start command includes information on the second special figure variation pattern (first special figure variation pattern) set in the second special figure variation pattern selection process (first special figure variation pattern selection process), and special figure stop information. It includes symbols (jackpot type determination results), etc. Next, if the special symbol variation start command analyzed in S210 is the first special symbol variation start command, the production control microcomputer 101 sets the first special symbol reservation production counter so as to synchronize with the first special symbol reservation number. If it is a second special figure fluctuation start command, subtract "1" from the value of the second special figure reservation production counter so as to synchronize with the second special figure reservation number (S211). . The first special figure holding performance counter is a counter that counts the number corresponding to the first special figure holding number based on the reception of the first starting winning command, and the second special drawing holding effect counter is a counter that counts the number corresponding to the number of reserved special drawings based on the reception of the first starting winning command. This is a counter that counts the number corresponding to the second special figure pending number based on the reception of. Subsequently, the performance control microcomputer 101 shifts each data such as the start winning command stored in the special figure pending performance storage unit to the old storage area (S212). Next, the performance control microcomputer 101 selects the combination of the left performance pattern 7L, middle performance pattern 7C, and right performance pattern 7R to be finally displayed as a final performance pattern when the performance display device 7 displays the variable performance pattern. A selection is made with reference to a table (not shown) (S213).

Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 101 executes production content selection processing (S214). As performance content selection processing, the performance control microcomputer 101 selects the performance content (which will be performed in conjunction with the variation of the performance symbols) from a variation performance pattern selection table (not shown) based on the instructed special symbol fluctuation pattern. (variable production pattern). Subsequently, the performance control microcomputer 101 sets a variable performance start command in the output buffer of the RAM 120 to cause the performance display device 7 to start displaying the performance content (variable performance pattern) selected in S214 (S215). The variable performance start command includes performance image data for displaying performance symbols on the performance display device 7 in addition to performance content (variable performance pattern). Then, by setting the variable performance start command including the performance image data in the output buffer of the RAM 120, the performance image data is output to the image control board 200 in the output process (S171) of the 1ms timer interrupt process. As a result, a performance pattern and a performance image based on the performance image data are displayed on the performance display device 7. In addition, the image control board 200 controls the image (the variable image) to be displayed in the variable display area 7Bc on the display of the effect display device 7 based on receiving the variable effect start command from the effect control microcomputer 101. At the same time, the images (pending images) displayed in the main performance pending display area 7Ba and the sub performance pending display area 7Bb are shifted. After that, the production control microcomputer 101 ends this process.

[Management of gaming data (user data) and granting of benefits]
Here, a configuration for providing added value to a game using the game history of a player (user) will be described below with reference to FIGS. 28 and 29. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is configured to award points according to the results of games played by a player, and when the points reach a predetermined number of points, to award a benefit to the player. ing. In this case, the benefits include increasing the amount of music (BGM) that plays during the game (during variable effects and jackpot game states), and the display mode of the screen during play (background displayed during variable effects and jackpot endings, etc.) (images, characters, etc.), increasing the number of suggestive performances (notice performances) that increase expectations for game results, increasing the probability of occurrence of suggestive performances, etc. Configurable. In this embodiment, two types are provided: increasing the reach effect that can be generated and increasing the BGM (selectable by the player) during the variable effect. In addition, points earned through games and information on gaming history (gaming data) are managed as user data for each player (user) on the server computer SC of the gaming machine manufacturer, and the user data is transferred to a mobile terminal owned by the player. You can check it on the PH.

(Regarding management of gaming data)
On the standby screen of the effect display device 7, for example, as shown in FIG. 29(a), the options for "environment settings" and "game start" and the URL of the homepage (web page) of the gaming machine manufacturer are converted into two-dimensional codes. URL code information x1 is displayed. Here, when the player reads the URL code information x1 on the standby screen using the reading function of the mobile terminal PH (smartphone, etc.), as shown in FIG. It is possible to access the game machine manufacturer's server computer SC and view web pages. The player performs operations according to the display on the web page and downloads predetermined application software (hereinafter referred to as the "dedicated application") from the server computer SC. By launching the downloaded dedicated application and registering as a member (obtaining a member ID and password), the player receives user data for managing player (user) information (user data) on the server computer SC. A management area is secured.

Here, the pachinko game machine 1 stores game data, which is a history of game results, from when a player performs a game start operation (described later) until a game end operation (described later) is performed by a player. The stored game data is converted into a two-dimensional code and is configured to be displayed on the performance display device 7 as game code information x2 (described later in FIG. 29(d)). On the other hand, when the player reads the game code information x2 using the reading function of the mobile terminal PH, the game data indicated by this game code information x2 is transferred from the mobile terminal PH to the server computer SC, as shown in FIG. The information is transmitted and managed (accumulated and stored) as user data (total of gaming data from membership registration to the present) by the server computer SC. Then, each time the player starts the dedicated application on the mobile terminal PH, the player can view the latest user data managed by the server computer SC on the my page of the dedicated application.

The effect control microcomputer 101 selects the selection target of the option every time it detects a rotating operation of the effect lever 6 by the player while the standby screen shown in FIG. 29(a) is displayed on the effect display device 7. Toggle alternately between the ``Environmental Settings'' and ``Start Game'' options. Furthermore, when the performance control microcomputer 101 detects the pushing operation of the performance lever 6, it determines the option to be selected at that time as the final selection target. When the "environment settings" option is confirmed, the screen moves to the environment settings screen (FIG. 29(b)) for starting settings for volume, light intensity, and BGM. On the other hand, when the option "game start" is determined as the selection target (when the game start operation is performed), management of game data under the control of the performance control microcomputer 101 is started. From this point on until the player performs an operation to end the game, game data (various data related to the game) is stored and managed in the game data management section 128 of the RAM 120. Note that details of the game data will be described later.

When the player performs the game start operation described above (starts management of game data), plays a game, and ends the game, a standby screen is displayed on the performance display device 7 as shown in FIG. 29(c). displayed in the following manner. In this case, the standby screen includes an option called "Game Data List" in addition to the aforementioned "Environmental Settings". When this standby screen is displayed, if an operation of the effect lever 6 that confirms an option of the "game data list" as a selection target is detected, the effect display device 7 displays the game data shown in FIG. 29(d). A confirmation screen will be displayed. On this game data confirmation screen, you will see a total list of game data from the time you performed the game start operation until the present moment, the aforementioned game code information x2 (two-dimensional code) that indicates the contents of this list (game data), and the game Do you want to end the game?'' and the options ``Yes'' and ``No'' are displayed (game data confirmation screen). In other words, the player can check the results of the game he/she has been playing up to that point on the total list on the screen of the effect display device 7. Furthermore, by reading the game code information x2 with the mobile terminal PH, it is possible to check the user data (total of game data including past game data) displayed on the my page of the dedicated application on the mobile terminal PH.
In addition, the performance control microcomputer 101 stores and stores data in the game data management unit 128 of the RAM 120 when an operation of the performance lever 6 that confirms the option "Yes" (end the game) as the selection target is detected. The game data is cleared and the screen display of the effect display device 7 is moved to the standby screen shown in FIG. 29(a). On the other hand, if an operation of the effect lever 6 that confirms the option "No" (do not end the game) as the selection target is detected, the screen display of the effect display device 7 changes to the standby screen shown in FIG. 29(c). Migrate.

Here, the RAM 120 of the production control microcomputer 101 is provided with a data management flag to enable it to be determined whether or not the gaming data management section 128 is in a state where gaming data is stored and managed. Then, in S186 (data management setting process) in the 10ms timer interrupt process (FIG. 25) described above, the state of the data management flag is changed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 30, the performance control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not a game start operation has been performed (S500). The production control microcomputer 101 is in a standby state due to receiving a customer waiting command from the game control microcomputer 61, and the data management flag is "0" (that is, "game start" is displayed on the standby screen). In the state in which options are displayed), the game start operation (operation of the production lever 6) is enabled. If it is determined that the game start operation has been performed (S500: Yes), the data management flag is set to "1" (S501), and then the date and time information (date and time) measured by the RTC 124 is set. is acquired and stored in the game data management section 128 (S502), and the process advances to S503. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game start operation has not been performed (S500: No), the process proceeds to S503 without going through S501 and S502.

Subsequently, the performance control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not an operation to end the game has been performed (S503). The performance control microcomputer 101 is in a standby state due to receiving a customer waiting command from the game control microcomputer 61, and the data management flag is "1" (that is, the game data confirmation screen is not displayed). In this state), the operation to end the game (operation of the production lever 6) is enabled. If it is determined that the operation to end the game has been performed (S503: Yes), the data management flag is set to "0" (S504), and the memory contents of the game data management section 128 are cleared (S505). , ends the data management setting process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the operation to end the game has not been performed (S503: No), the data management setting process is ended without going through S504 and S505.

That is, when the data management flag is set to "0" in the RAM 120, the production control microcomputer 101 does not store the history of games by the player in the game data management section 128. On the other hand, when the data management flag is set to "1" in the RAM 120, the game history of the player is stored in the game data management section 128.

(About game data)
When the above-mentioned data management flag is "1", the performance control microcomputer 101 of this embodiment acquires information on various game results based on the reception of commands from the game control microcomputer 61, and uses the information as game data. Control is performed so that the game data management section 128 manages the game data. Specifically, as game data, each data (game start date and time, total number of fluctuations, number of fluctuations during non-time saving, number of jackpots, It is configured to be able to manage the number of reach occurrences, number of balls entered, and points earned.

The "game start date and time" displayed in the tally list on the game data confirmation screen is game data that indicates the date and time when the above-described game start operation was performed. As described above with reference to FIG. 30, the performance control microcomputer 101 acquires the date and time information from the RTC 124 as described above when the game start operation is performed, and uses the data as the latest game start date and time. It is added to the storage contents (history) of the game data management unit 128 (S502).

The “number of jackpots” displayed in the tally list on the game data confirmation screen is game data that indicates the total number of times a jackpot gaming state has occurred. The performance control microcomputer 101 updates the value of the "number of jackpots" stored in the game data management unit 128 (1 to add. Note that this process is executed in S194-3 (gaming data update process (at the time of jackpot)) of the above-mentioned received command analysis process (FIG. 26). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 31, the performance control microcomputer 101 first determines whether the data management flag is "1" (S510). Here, since the game data update process (at the time of jackpot) shown in FIG. The value of the "number of jackpots" stored in the management unit 128 is updated (added by 1) (S511), and the game data update process (at the time of jackpot) is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined in S510 that the data management flag is "0", the game data update process (at the time of jackpot) is ended without updating the storage contents of the game data management section 128.

The "Total number of fluctuations" and "Number of fluctuations during non-time saving" displayed in the tally list on the game data confirmation screen are the number of times the fluctuation performance has been executed during the period from the time the game start operation described above is performed to the present time. , Of these, the "total number of fluctuations" is the total number of fluctuating performances executed in both non-time-saving states and time-saving states, and "the number of fluctuations during non-time-saving" is the total number of fluctuating performances performed only in non-time-saving states. It is the number of times. In addition, the "reach number" displayed in the tally list on the game data confirmation screen is the number of times each type of reach effect has been executed during the period from the time when the game start operation described above is performed until the present time.
The performance control microcomputer 101 updates the value of the "total number of fluctuations" stored in the game data management unit 128 (1 to add. In addition, the production control microcomputer 101 stores the "non-time saving mode" stored in the game data management unit 128 every time a variable production is executed in a non-time saving state in a game after the game start operation is performed. Update the value of "Number of fluctuations" (add 1). Note that this process is executed in S195-3 (gaming data update process (at the time of variable performance)) of the received command analysis process (FIG. 26) described above. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 32, the performance control microcomputer 101 first determines whether the data management flag is "1" (S520). Here, since the game data update process (at the time of variation performance) shown in FIG. 32 is a process that is executed every time a variation start command is received, if it is determined that the data management flag is "1" in S520, , updates (adds 1) the values of the "total number of fluctuations" and "number of fluctuations during non-time saving" stored in the game data management unit 128 according to the gaming state at that time. That is, the performance control microcomputer 101 checks the gaming state flag in S521 and determines whether the gaming state is a non-time saving state. If it is determined that the state is in a non-time saving state (S521: Yes), the values of both the "total number of fluctuations" and the "number of fluctuations during non-time saving" are updated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the state is not a non-time-saving state (it is a time-saving state) (S521: No), only the value of the "total number of fluctuations" is updated.
In the following S524, the performance control microcomputer 101 determines whether a variable performance pattern including a ready-to-win performance has been determined as a variable performance pattern (S524). If it is determined that the variable effect pattern including the reach effect has been determined (S524: Yes), the process proceeds to S525, and the determined variable effect pattern is selected from among the "reach times" stored in the game data management unit 128. The value of the “reach number” corresponding to the type of reach effect included in is updated (added by 1) (S525), and the game data update process (at the time of variable effect) is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined in S524 that a variable effect pattern that does not include a reach effect is determined (S524: No), the game data update process (at the time of variable effect) without updating the memory contents of the game data management unit 128 end.

The "Number of balls entered" displayed in the tally list on the game data confirmation screen is calculated from each ball entry hole provided in the gaming area 3 (first starting hole (left) 10a, general winning hole 11a, general power winning hole 12a, first ball entering hole 12a, This is game data showing the number of times a ball enters the first starting hole (right) 14Aa, the second starting hole 14Ba, and the big winning hole 15a). The performance control microcomputer 101 controls the game data management unit for each type of ball entry port according to the occurrence of a ball entering any of these entry ports in the game after the game start operation is performed. The value of "Number of balls entered" stored in 128 is updated (added by 1). Note that this process is executed in S197-2 (gaming data update process (at the time of ball entry)) of the above-mentioned received command analysis process (FIG. 26). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 33, the performance control microcomputer 101 first determines whether the data management flag is "1" (S530). If it is determined in S530 that the data management flag is "1", a ball entry counting process is executed (S532) to count the "number of ball entries" corresponding to the entry hole into which the ball entered. If the game data update process (at the time of ball entry) is ended and it is determined in S530 that the data management flag is "0", the game data update process (at the time of jackpot) is ended without going through S532.

(About earned points)
The "earned points" displayed in the tally list on the game data confirmation screen is the total number of earned points that are awarded according to the results of games played by the player. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured such that earned points are awarded according to game results, and each time the earned points are awarded, the earned points are added and stored in the game data management section 128. In addition, in this embodiment, the earned points may be deducted for launching the game ball to an inappropriate position by the player. Then, when the acquired points stored in the game data management section 128 reach a predetermined number of points, a reward is given to the player.

In this embodiment, as reach performances with high expectations (SP reach performances), there are multiple types of music reach performances for enjoying the sound output of songs together with display performances such as live images, and these are referred to as song-based SP reach performances. . Here, in the present embodiment, "release of music SP reach effect" and "release of BGM" are provided as specific benefits for increasing the number of acquired points. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 34, the song-related SP reach effects range from song 1 reach effect (a performance that displays video and sound output of live music for song 1) to song 10 reach effect (a performance that displays live music for song 1 and outputs sound). A total of 10 types are available, including performances that display live music images and output sounds. However, only 3 types from song 1 reach effect to song 3 reach effect are set as SP reach effects that can always occur (selectable), whereas 7 types from song 4 reach effect to song 10 reach effect are set as SP reach effects that can always occur (selectable). Types of SP reach effects are always locked (in a state where they cannot occur), and when the earned points reach 100 points, the song 4 reach effect is released (in a state where it can occur) and can be obtained. When the points reach 200 points, the song 5 reach effect is released (a state that can occur), and when the acquired points reach 300 points, the song 6 reach effect is released (a state that can occur). ), if the acquired points reach 400 points, song 7 reach effect will be released (possible to occur), and if the acquired points reach 500 points, song 8 reach effect will be released (possible). If the acquired points reach 600 points, the song 9 reach effect will be released (possible), and if the acquired points reach 700 points, the song 10 reach effect will be released. The performance control microcomputer 101 performs control so that the event is released (a state in which it can occur).
In addition, at the same time as the music-based SP reach effects are released one by one, the music played in the released music-based SP reach effects will be released as BGM during the variable effect (during the non-reach period). That is, when the acquired points reach 100 points, the song 4 reach effect is released and at the same time, song 4 can be selected as BGM. Similarly, when releasing other music-based SP reach effects, the corresponding music can be selected as BGM. Note that the BGM is selected by selecting the "BGM" option on the aforementioned environment setting screen (FIG. 29(b)).

Here, conditions for adding acquired points will be explained with reference to FIG. 35. Note that FIG. 35 is S187 (obtained point update process) of FIG. 25.
In the acquired point update process, the performance control microcomputer 101 performs a process of adding acquired points (S500). In this case, the performance control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the point addition conditions for the acquired points are satisfied, and if any point addition conditions are satisfied, the number of points corresponding to the point addition conditions is set in the game data. Control is performed so that the points are added to the acquired points stored in the management unit 128. In this embodiment, the point addition conditions include "execution of a jackpot", "execution of variable performance (10 times) during non-time saving", "execution of battle-based SP reach performance", and "execution of music-based SP reach performance". In addition to this, ``specific operations tailored to production instructions'' are also provided. This "specific operation in accordance with the performance instruction" refers to an operation for releasing stock (simultaneous operation of the performance button 5 and the performance lever 6) that is performed just before the closing time, which will be described later. The performance control microcomputer 101 gives 50 points as earned points each time a jackpot game state occurs. In addition, one point is awarded as an earned point every time the variable performance is executed 10 times during the non-time saving state. In addition, 5 points will be awarded each time a battle-type SP reach effect is executed. In addition, as a song-related SP reach effect, 5 points are earned each time any of the songs 1 to 3 reach effects are performed, 10 points are earned each time any of the songs 4 to 9 reach effects are performed, and the song 20 points will be awarded every time a 10 reach effect is performed once. In addition, 50 points are awarded each time a specific operation in accordance with the production instructions is executed.

[Playability that stocks the execution of variable effects corresponding to small wins]
Here, the relationship between the general flow of the game and the production mode in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be explained with reference to FIG. 36. The performance control microcomputer 101 can set normal mode, stock acquisition mode, stock release mode, and challenge mode as performance modes in a non-time saving state or a time saving state, and always sets the normal mode. The normal mode is a performance mode set in a non-time-saving state, and a performance is performed that indicates a gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player (not an advantageous gaming state). In addition, during the non-time saving state, a hit judgment result does not occur (or occurs only with a very low probability) in the normal pattern hit judgment triggered by the passing of the game ball to the gate 13, so the player is left-handed. The player plays the game and aims to get the game ball into the first starting slot (left) 10a. Then, the game control microcomputer 61 controls the jackpot game state (1 type A jackpot state) is caused, and after the jackpot state is ended, a transition is made to Time Saving 1 or Time Saving 2. Corresponding to the time saving states 1 and 2, the performance control microcomputer 101 sets the performance mode to the stock acquisition mode.

The effect control microcomputer 101 performs an effect in the stock acquisition mode to draw the attention of the player to whether or not the stock can be acquired. Here, stock means to suspend the operation of the variable performance based on the starting winning information corresponding to the small win. In this embodiment, under the control of the game control microcomputer 61, the operation of the first special figure is suspended in priority over the operation of the second special figure (the starting winning information stored in the second special figure suspension storage unit 64b). (starting winning information stored in the first special figure reservation storage section 64a) is to be digested. Therefore, in a situation where the operation of the first special symbol is continuously suspended, if the operation of the second special symbol is suspended, it remains unexploited. In the special figure winning judgment based on the starting winning information of the second special figure, there is a high probability of a small win, and the game ball that enters the large winning hole 15a in the small winning game state always passes through a specific area and is detected by the specific area sensor 15e. It is now possible to do so. In other words, there is a high possibility that the pending operation of the second special figure is the starting winning information that corresponds to the occurrence of the type 2 jackpot state triggered by the small winning gaming state, and the pending operation of the second special figure exists. This corresponds to the fact that results that are advantageous to the player are stocked.

Since the game state of the stock acquisition mode is Time Saving 1 or Time Saving 2, the normal pattern hit determination triggered by the passage of the game ball through the gate 13 becomes a hit determination result, and the normal opening/closing member 12b is opened. In this case, as the opening pattern of the normal opening/closing member 12b, the first opening pattern OP1 is determined with a probability of 349/350, and the second opening pattern OP2 is determined with a probability of 1/350. When the normal opening/closing member 12b opens based on the first opening pattern OP1, the game ball that enters the normal electricity winning hole 12a is guided to the first passage part 43 and opens the first non-electric opening/closing member 14Ab. One game ball enters the first starting hole (right) 14Aa to win a prize. On the other hand, when the normal opening/closing member 12b opens based on the second opening pattern OP2, the game ball that enters the normal electricity winning hole 12a is guided to the second passage part 44 and opens the second non-electric opening/closing member 14Bb. Since it is opened, one game ball is entered into the second starting port 14Ba (that is, stocked). In this way, in the stock acquisition mode (time saving 1, 2), stock is generated with a probability of 1/350 every time a game ball enters the general electricity winning slot 12a. However, most of the game balls that enter the normal power winning slot 12a are guided to the first passage section 43 and open the first starting opening (right) 14Aa, so if the player hits right-handed, The operation reservation of the first special symbol will not disappear, and the operation reservation (stock) of the second special symbol will remain unexploited until this stock acquisition mode ends. In addition, if the stock acquisition mode is time saving 1, it ends when the variable display of the first special figure is executed 100 times or the jackpot game state starts, and if it is time saving 2, the stock acquisition mode ends when the first special figure's variable display is executed 100 times or the jackpot game state starts. The game ends when the variable display is executed 150 times or when the jackpot game state starts.

The performance control microcomputer 101 shifts the performance mode to the stock release mode upon completion of the stock acquisition mode. The stock release mode is a non-time saver state at the start, and may shift to time saver 3 or time saver 4 each time stock is released. Since the player continues to hit the right hand from the stock acquisition mode described above, the operation reservation of the first special symbol is extinguished, and the operation reservation of the second special symbol as stock is extinguished. Therefore, in this stock release mode, an effect is performed to encourage the player to play right-handed while enlivening the situation in which the stock is released.

The special pattern hit determination executed by extinguishing the operation reservation of the second special symbol (stock release) generally results in a small hit determination result (with a probability of about 319/320). In this case, the small winning symbol will be the small winning symbol a with a 50% probability, the small winning symbol b with a 22% probability, and the small winning symbol c with a 28% probability. When the small winning symbol a is determined and the small winning symbol b is determined, the winning ball entering the big winning hole 15a passes through a specific area, and a type 2 jackpot state of the corresponding number of rounds occurs. After that, move on to Time Saving 3. In Time Saving 3, since the second opening pattern OP2 is always determined as the opening pattern of the normal opening/closing member 12b, the ending condition based on the number of variable display times (10 times) of the first special symbol is not satisfied, and as a result, 1 When the game ball enters the second starting port 14Ba, the operation of the second special symbol is suspended. That is, since one stock is generated when one stock is discharged, the number of stocks does not change. On the other hand, when the small winning symbol c is determined, the winning ball to the big winning hole 15a passes through the specific area, and after the type 2 jackpot state of the corresponding number of rounds occurs, the time saving 4 is reached. Transition. In the time saving 4, the special figure variation display is always executed 10 times, and during that time the game ball passes through the gate 13 and the regular figure variation display can be executed, but the first opening pattern OP1 is always used as the opening pattern of the normal opening/closing member 12b. is determined, no new stock is generated and the stock decreases by one.

As mentioned above, the special symbol hit determination executed by extinguishing the pending operation of the second special symbol (stock discharge) in the stock release mode becomes a small hit determination result, and either the small win symbol a or the small win symbol b Once determined, the stock number will be maintained and the stock will not become zero. On the other hand, when the small winning symbol c is determined, the stock may become zero. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 101 shifts the effect mode to the challenge mode. In other words, in the challenge mode, the variable display of the first special figure is performed 10 times by winning the first starting opening (right) 14Aa that occurs in response to the opening of the normal opening/closing member 12b by the first opening pattern OP1. finish. Then, the production control microcomputer 101 returns the production mode to the normal mode when the challenge mode ends.

(About guiding performance)
Here, the guidance effect will be explained.
As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has a stock (second special drawing operation pending, that is, starting winnings stored in the second special drawing holding storage section 64b) in the stock acquisition mode (time saving 1 or time saving 2). information), and then release the stock in the stock release mode (non-time saving state, time saving 3 or time saving 4) (execution of special symbol hit judgment based on the operation hold of the second special symbol, execution of fluctuation effects associated with this) ). However, since the stock acquired during the stock acquisition mode is not released until the subsequent stock release mode, the game store may be in the stock acquisition mode just before the closing time, and the closing time will arrive. In this case, a situation may arise in which the stock cannot be used even though the stock has already been generated.
Therefore, in this embodiment, when the RTC 124 (timekeeping means) mounted on the sub-control board 100 measures a predetermined time just before the end of business as the current time, at that point the stock (digestion priority If there is storage of starting winning information in the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b with a low value, that is, the operation of the second special figure is suspended, the guidance effect is executed and the stock is released (operation is held). Information (method) useful for speeding up the chance of executing the special pattern winning determination based on the starting winning information of the second special pattern that is on hold is suggested or announced.

As mentioned above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the player continues to play right-handed even after stock is generated in the stock acquisition mode, special figure fluctuations are set as a condition for ending the stock acquisition mode. Stock is not consumed until the indicated number of runs is reached. This is because if you continuously hit the right hand in the stock acquisition mode (Time Saving 1 or Time Saving 2), a prize will be won in the first starting slot (right) 14Aa, and the priority of consumption will be higher than the pending activation of the second special symbol. This is because only the high number of pending special symbols will continue to be used in chronological order. However, conversely, even if you are in the stock acquisition mode, if you cancel the right-hand hit and use up all the pending activations of the 1st special symbol, the pending activation of the 2nd special symbol in stock will be exhausted (the stock will be release). For this reason, in the guidance performance, the player is informed of how to perform the game operation so that the suspension of operation of all the first special symbols is extinguished as a result.

In the example of the guidance performance shown in FIG. 37, a specific game operation method to accelerate the chance of stock being released is outputted by voice from the speaker 8, and the display mode on the screen of the performance display device 7 is Basically, it does not change (however, the time is displayed as described later). The text written on the sound outlet side of the speaker 8 in FIG. 37 is the content that is actually output from the speaker 8. In other words, the guidance performance is a performance that outputs a voice from the speaker 8 that says, "Hold the button and lever with both hands until I say yes! The number of remaining symbol changes will be reduced, but now you might get 50 Points!" Run as . Here, the guidance performance corresponds to condition information indicating the content of the game operation that the player should perform (a voice saying "Hold the button and lever with both hands until I say no more!") and the condition information. Privilege award notice information (sound saying "You might get 50 Points now!") indicating the details of the benefits that the player can obtain when performing a gaming operation, and when the player performs a gaming operation that corresponds to the condition information. It includes risk information (sound saying, ``The number of remaining symbol changes will be reduced, though.'') indicating the disadvantageous effect on the game that would occur if the number of symbols changes. Note that the number of points "50Pt" is an example, and can be set as appropriate.

The "button" that outputs audio in the guidance performance is the performance button 5, and the "lever" is the performance lever 6. Here, in the pachinko game machine 1 of this embodiment, as described above with respect to the front frame 18, the performance button 5 and the performance lever 6 are spaced apart from each other, and the configuration is such that both performance operation means cannot be operated with one hand at the same time. ing. That is, if the player operates the performance button 5 and the performance lever 6 using both hands, he or she cannot fire the game ball by operating the handle 4. Therefore, in the guidance performance, for example, the performance button 5 must be pressed until the activation of the first special figure is no longer on hold (the number of start winning information stored in the first special figure reservation storage section 64a) (that is, until the situation where the stock can be released) is By prompting the user to press down the production lever 6 at the same time, the operation reservation of the first special figure (the number of stored starting winning information in the first special figure reservation storage section 64a) will not increase, and the operation of the first special figure will gradually increase. Since the number of special symbol operation reservations is reduced, the execution timing of the special symbol hit determination (stock release timing) based on the starting winning information stored in the second special symbol reservation storage section 64b can be brought forward.
Note that the positions of the performance button 5 and the performance lever 6 may be notified to the player through display, audio, or the like.

Here, for example, at a predetermined gaming parlor, as a rule for playing games, the gaming clerk forcibly ends the player's gaming when the jackpot gaming state that is being executed at the end of business hours ends ( It is assumed that it has been decided that even if there is a stock due to the suspension of the operation of the second special symbol at that time, it will be invalidated.
The performance control microcomputer 101 performs control to start the guidance performance, for example, when the RTC 124 measures a predetermined time 20 minutes before the business end time (for example, 21:40). The 20 minutes from this predetermined time (21:40) to the business end time (22:00) is, for example, the storage of the four starting winning information in the second special drawing reservation storage section 64b (second This corresponds to the time it takes to consecutively win the 2nd type jackpot four times based on the 4 operation reservations of the special figure. In this case, if there are, for example, four stocks due to pending operation of the second special symbol at the time the guidance performance starts, the player must use up at least three stocks and move to the fourth by the end of the business. It is necessary to start a small winning game state using the stock (otherwise, invalid stock may occur), and there is no time to spare. For this reason, the player needs to promptly stop hitting the right hand in response to the guiding performance and start discharging the first stock as soon as possible.
On the other hand, if there are, for example, one or two in stock due to the pending operation of the second special symbol at the time the guidance performance starts, there will be a relatively comfortable time during the remaining time (20 minutes) until the end of business hours. Even if you play games, there is a high possibility that you will be able to use all your stock. Therefore, the player then continues to hit the right hand with the aim of making the most of the remaining time and acquire the remaining stock, taking into consideration how the remaining time is decreasing, and then stops hitting the right at an appropriate time and switches to using up the stock. do it like this.
For this reason, in this embodiment, the shortest remaining time until the stock is released (that is, the total time required to exhaust the current remaining first special symbol activation hold) is displayed (see FIG. 37). Displays the time until the end of the operation. This time is the remaining time of the currently executed 1st special figure variation display (variation display of the production pattern corresponding to the 1st special figure), and the remaining time of all the 1st special figure variation displays that are currently on hold (1st special figure variation display). It is the time calculated as the total fluctuation time of the fluctuation time (time determined corresponding to the fluctuation pattern) of the performance symbol (fluctuating display of the production pattern corresponding to the special figure), and is controlled by the production control microcomputer 101. Calculated. However, this minimum remaining time is displayed in a display format that allows the player to recognize it as the operation time required to receive the grant of "50 Points" (specifically, "Only 50 Points left until the end of the operation..."). ).

The sound information "You might be able to get 50 points now!" in the guidance performance is given when the player presses the performance button 5 and the performance lever 6 at the same time in accordance with the content of the second guidance performance described above. This suggests that (Pt) can be added. As mentioned above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment awards points according to the results of the games played by the player, and when the points reach a predetermined number of points, the player is given a bonus (a performance bonus). release, etc.). The case where the player operates the performance button 5 and the performance lever 6 in accordance with instructions by the guidance performance is also set as one of the conditions for awarding such points.

In this way, when the simultaneous operation of the performance button 5 and the performance lever 6 is instructed in the guidance performance, and the player operates in response to this, the time display "until the end of the operation" is started, and the displayed time is When the player continues to simultaneously operate the performance button 5 and the performance lever 6 until the remaining minimum time has elapsed, a predetermined number of points is awarded to the player. Also, at this point, as a (first) stock release, the fluctuating display of performance symbols corresponding to the second special symbol is started, and thereafter a small winning game state is generated. When the game ball passes through a specific area in this small winning game state, it will shift to the V winning state (a type 2 jackpot state will occur). In other words, a gaming state advantageous to the player is generated. Regarding the simultaneous operation of the production button 5 and production lever 6, there is no need to strictly judge the duration, and even if it is interrupted midway, the duration will ultimately remain during the simultaneous operation of the production button 5 and production lever 6. If the shortest time reaches zero, points may be awarded.

Note that the original purpose of performing the guidance performance is to urge the player to perform a predetermined operation so that the timing for stock release arrives before the business end time. However, the guidance performance of this embodiment actively informs players that they can receive points, rather than that they should release their stock, and the release of stock is not clearly stated. will not be notified. In other words, in the guidance presentation, it is displayed that a benefit other than stock release will be obtained as a result of a predetermined operation, and the time until it is obtained, and that the operation is for releasing stock. There is no direct notification of the remaining time until the stock is released. This is to prevent the player from being aware of the existence of the stock. That is, by the time the guidance performance is performed, the business end time is already approaching, and there is a possibility that the stock will not be released in time. Even if the player operates according to the guidance instructions, there is a risk that the time to release the stock may not be made in time, and if the player is aware of the existence of the stock but fails to release the stock in time, the player This is because they are thought to cause strong dissatisfaction and distrust. In view of this situation, the guidance performance is performed so as to prevent the player from focusing on the existence of the stock, and as a result, to bring forward the timing of stock release.

[Effects of embodiment]
According to the pachinko game machine 1 of the embodiment described above, the following effects are achieved.
(1) The pachinko game machine 1 is equipped with a first starting port (left) 10a, a first starting port (right) 14Aa, and a second starting port 14Ba (a plurality of trigger ports) into which game balls can enter, The game control microcomputer 61 (obtaining means) acquires starting winning information (ball entering information) when a game ball hits any of these starting ports. In addition, the RAM 64 of the game control microcomputer 61 stores starting prize information acquired by the game control microcomputer 61 when a game ball enters the first starting port (left) 10a or the first starting port (right) 14Aa. The first special figure reservation storage unit 64a (reservation storage means) which can store up to a predetermined number of pieces, and the starting prize information acquired by the game control microcomputer 61 triggered by the winning of a game ball to the second starting port 14Ba, up to a predetermined number. A memorizable second special figure reservation storage section 64b (reservation storage means) is provided. Then, the game control microcomputer 61 (determination means) performs a special figure hit determination (properity determination) based on the starting winning information stored in the special figure reservation storage units 64a, 64b. Further, the special symbol displays 51 and 52 perform variable display of special symbols based on the starting winning information under the control of the game control microcomputer 61. If the start winning information is stored (on hold) in both the first special figure reservation storage section 64a and the second special figure reservation storage section 64b, and the special symbol change start timing comes (when the start condition is met) case), a special figure winning determination is executed based on the starting winning information stored in the first special figure retaining memory unit 64a, which has a higher digestion priority among the special figure retaining memory units 64a and 64b, and the determination result is Based on this, variable display of special symbols is started on the special symbol displays 51 and 52. Among the plurality of starting holes, the first starting hole (left) 10a and the first starting hole (right) 14Aa are the first special symbols whose starting winning information obtained when a game ball wins is the first special symbol with a high priority for consumption. This is a starting port (first starting port, first trigger port) to be stored in the reservation storage section 64a. In addition, the second starting opening 14Ba is a starting opening (second starting opening) in which starting winning information acquired when a game ball wins is stored in a second special figure reservation storage unit 64b having a low priority for consumption. (the second opportunity). The game control microcomputer 61 (generating means) determines the probability that the first non-electric opening/closing member 14Ab will be opened (probability of the game ball entering the first starting port (right) 14Aa) when the player plays right-handed. ), the second non-electric opening/closing member 14Bb can be opened with a lower probability (the game ball may enter the second starting port 14Ba), and time saving 1, 2 (first game state) can be caused. After this time saving 1 and 2, a non-time saving state where the probability that the first non-electric opening/closing member 14Ab is opened (probability of the game ball entering the first starting port (right) 14Aa) is lower than that of the time saving 1 and 2. (second gaming state). That is, the stock of small wins acquired during the time savings 1 and 2 (the starting winning information stored in the second special figure reservation storage section 64b) is released in the gaming state after the end of the time savings 1 and 2 (the special figure (used for hit determination). It should be noted that the determination result of the special pattern hit determination based on the starting winning information stored in the first special pattern reservation storage section 64a, which has a high priority of consumption, is stored in the second special symbol reservation storage section 64b, which has a low priority of consumption. The setting is such that the determination result of the special figure hit determination based on the starting winning information is more likely to be a small hit determination result (a result advantageous to the player). Here, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with an RTC 124 that can measure the current time, and during the time reduction periods 1 and 2, the RTC measures a predetermined time just before the end of business hours, and When starting winning information is stored in the 2nd special drawing holding storage section 64b, to accelerate the chance of executing special drawing winning determination based on the starting winning information stored in the 2nd special drawing holding storage section 64b. It is possible to perform a guidance performance that suggests or informs the method.

In this way, in time savings 1 and 2, the game ball may enter the second starting port 14Ba with a lower probability than the probability of the game ball entering the first starting port (right) 14Aa. Triggered by the ball entering the starting port 14Aa, a special figure hit determination based on the starting prize winning information stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 64a, which has a high priority of digestion, is executed preferentially, and the ball enters the second starting port 14Ba. The special figure hit determination based on the starting winning information stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 64b, which has a low priority of digestion, is set in a standby state when the ball enters the ball. In the non-time-saving state, the probability of a game ball entering the first starting port 14Aa becomes low, so all the starting winning information stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 64a with a high priority of digestion is displayed as a special figure hit. A special figure hit determination is performed based on the starting winning information stored in the second special figure reservation storage section 64b which is used for determination and has a low priority of consumption. In the pachinko game machine 1 with such gameplay, when the game ends during the time reduction 1 and 2 due to the end of business hours of the game parlor, for example, the game is stored in the second special symbol reservation storage section 64b which has a low priority for consumption. There is a possibility that the special drawing hit determination based on the starting winning information may not be performed. The setting is such that the result of the special pattern hit determination based on the starting winning information stored in the first special pattern reservation storage unit 64a, which has a low consumption priority, is more likely to be an advantageous result for the player. You will suffer a loss. Therefore, at a predetermined time (for example, the time just before the end of business hours at a game parlor), a guidance effect is performed in the case of the first gaming state, and the second special symbol holding storage section with a low priority for consumption is By suggesting or notifying a method for hastening the chance of executing the special figure hit determination based on the starting winning information of 64b, the player himself/herself can promptly save the second special figure holding storage section 64b with a low consumption priority. The special figure hit determination based on the starting winning information is now executed, and an advantageous result can be obtained by the special figure hit determination.
(2) In addition, as for the guidance performance, a bonus performance (points, concert video, etc.) is executed in response to reducing the number of stored starting prize information in the first special figure reservation storage unit 64a, which has a high priority for consumption. This is a performance that conveys this fact. That is, in the guidance performance, the existence of the starting winning information stored in the second special figure reservation storage section 64b having a low priority of consumption is not clearly notified. Therefore, while the player's consciousness is not directed to the existence of the starting winning information in the second special drawing holding storage section 64b, as a result, the special drawing based on the starting winning information stored in the second special drawing holding storage section 64b can be made. It is possible to accelerate the opportunity to perform the figure hit determination.
(3) In addition, there is a game area 3 where the game ball can flow down, a handle 4 (game operation means) that is the object of the game operation to launch the game ball toward the game area 3, and a performance operation that changes the content of the performance. The target performance button 5 (performance operation means) and the performance lever 6 (performance operation means) are provided, and the second guidance performance (guidance performance) is performed using the performance button 5 (performance operation means) and the performance lever 6 using both hands. This is a performance that prompts the player to perform a performance operation on the (performance operation means). The second guidance performance only prompts the player to perform the performance operation using both hands, and does not notify the player of the existence of the starting winning information in the second special figure reservation storage section 64b, but indirectly causes the second special figure reservation. It is possible to speed up the execution of the special figure hit determination based on the starting winning information in the storage section 64b.
(4) In addition, as the remaining time for the performance operation of the performance button 5 and the performance lever 6 in the second guidance performance (guidance performance), the symbols based on all the starting winning information stored in the second special figure reservation storage section 64b are used. Displays the time required to execute the fluctuation display (total time of fluctuation time). The second guidance performance only indicates the remaining time for the operation of the performance button 5 and the performance lever 6, and indicates the time until the special pattern hit determination is executed based on the starting winning information in the second special pattern reservation storage section 64b. It is possible to notify the time until the special symbol winning determination based on the starting winning information in the second special symbol reservation storage section 64b is executed without clearly informing.

<Other embodiments>
- In the embodiment described above, the guidance performance is performed by sound output from the speaker, but the guidance performance may be performed as a display performance using a performance display device or the like. For example, as shown in Figure 38, a character image is displayed as a guiding effect, a speech bubble is displayed as if the character is speaking, and the content of the comment displayed in the speech bubble (if the hold icon here disappears...・) suggests or informs a method of accelerating the opportunity for stock to be released (opportunity for executing the special pattern hit determination based on the starting winning information of the second special pattern whose operation is pending).
- In the above-described embodiment, in the guidance performance, condition information indicating the content of the game operation that the player should perform ("Hold the button and lever with both hands until I say no more!") is announced. However, as condition information indicating what will happen when the privilege will be awarded, it may be possible to notify that the suspension of operation of the first special symbol should be eliminated. In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 38, the condition information ``If the pending icon here disappears'' is displayed. In addition, to make it easier to understand what the "hold icon here" refers to, an arrow is attached to the hold image indicating that the first special symbol is on hold, and an image of the character pointing is displayed. be able to.
- In the above-described embodiment, "You might be able to get 50 Points now!" is announced as bonus award notice information indicating the bonus content that the player can obtain when performing a gaming operation corresponding to the condition information. However, information indicating that a performance will be provided may be notified as bonus award preview information indicating the content of benefits that the player can obtain when a situation corresponding to the condition information occurs. In this case, for example, as shown in Figure 38, the message ``Our live show is about to begin!'' may be displayed to notify that the live video, etc. (Figure 39) will be performed. If a situation occurs that corresponds to the condition information, the time during which stock is being released may be used to display a live video or the like.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1...Pachinko game machine, 4...Handle (game operation means), 5...Production button (production operation means), 6...Production lever (production operation means), 10a...First starting port (left) (trigger port, first 14Aa... 1st starting port (right) (trigger port, 1st trigger port), 14Ba... 2nd starting port (trigger port, 2nd trigger port), 51... 1st special symbol display (symbol display means), 52... second special symbol display (symbol display means), 61... microcomputer for game control (obtaining means, determination means), 64a... first special symbol holding storage section (holding storage means), 64b ...Second special figure reservation storage unit (reservation storage means), 124...RTC (timekeeping means).

Claims (4)

A plurality of trigger ports into which a game ball can enter, an acquisition means for acquiring ball entry information triggered by a game ball entering any of the plurality of trigger ports, and a trigger triggered by a ball entering the trigger port. A predetermined number of ball entry information acquired by the acquisition means can be stored, and a plurality of holding storage means are provided depending on the corresponding triggers, and based on the ball entry information stored in the holding storage means. a determining means for determining whether the ball is correct or not; and a symbol display means for displaying a symbol in a variable manner based on the ball entry information,
When the condition for starting the fluctuating display of the symbol is satisfied in a state where the ball entry information is stored in a plurality of the reservation storage means, the ball entry information stored in the reservation storage means with a high priority is A gaming machine in which the validity determination is executed based on the determination result, and the variable display of the symbols is started based on the determination result,
Among the plurality of triggers, a first trigger in which the ball entry information acquired when a game ball enters the game ball is stored in the retention storage means having a high priority for digestion;
A second opportunity among the plurality of opportunities, in which the ball entry information acquired in response to the entry of a game ball is stored in the reservation storage means with a low priority for digestion;
After a first game state in which a game ball can enter the second trigger port with a lower probability than the probability of the game ball entering the first trigger port, A generating means capable of causing a second game state in which the probability of a game ball entering the first trigger opening is low;
Equipped with a timekeeping means capable of measuring time,
When the ball enters the second opportunity port, the ball enters the second opportunity port, rather than the result of the validity judgment based on the ball entry information stored in the retention storage means with a high priority for digestion. The setting is such that the result of the validity determination based on the ball entry information stored in the hold storage means with a low priority for consumption is more likely to be an advantageous result for the player,
During the first game state, when the timer measures a predetermined time and the ball-in information is stored in the reservation storage means with a low priority, the reservation with a low priority is determined. A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured to be able to execute a guiding performance that suggests or informs a method for hastening the opportunity for executing the validity judgment based on the ball hitting information stored in a storage means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the guidance performance is a performance that notifies that a bonus performance will be executed in response to reducing the number of balls-in information stored in the hold storage means having a high priority for consumption. . A game area in which a game ball can flow down, a game operation means that is the target of a game operation to launch the game ball toward the game area, and a performance operation means that is the target of a performance operation that changes the content of the performance,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the guiding performance is a performance that prompts the player to perform a performance operation on the performance operation means using both hands. As the remaining time for the performance operation of the performance operation means in the guidance performance, the amount of time required to execute the variable display of the symbol based on all the ball input information stored in the hold storage means with a high priority of consumption. The gaming machine according to claim 3, which displays time.

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