JP5513536B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a technique for performing a game effect (ordinary effect) on the condition that a game ball has passed a starting area (gate).

  In recent years, in the mainstream pachinko machines, the jackpot determination value and the symbol determination value are acquired on the condition that the game ball has won the first starting port or the openable second starting port, and the jackpot game is based on the jackpot determining value. The special symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display after the symbol variation is displayed. As for the probability of determining that a jackpot game is to be played, that is, the jackpot winning probability, either a low probability (for example, 1/300) or a high probability (for example, 1/30) is set according to the gaming state. When it is determined that a big hit game is to be played, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special display, and a big hit game in which the openable big winning opening is opened and closed over a plurality of rounds is performed. For the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display, one of a plurality of types of jackpot symbols is selected based on the jackpot determination value determined to play the jackpot game and the pair symbol determination value.

  On the other hand, a hit determination value is acquired on the condition that the game ball has passed through the gate, and it is determined whether or not to perform an auxiliary game based on the hit determination value, and a normal symbol indicating the determination result is displayed on the normal display. Stops display after symbol change display. When it is determined that an auxiliary game is to be performed, the winning symbol is stopped and displayed on the universal display, and an auxiliary game in which the second start port is opened or closed one or more times is performed. As the auxiliary game operation mode, one of a low operation mode in which it is difficult to operate the second start port in the open state and a high operation mode in which the second start port is easily operated in the open state is set according to the game state. .

  Here, for example, as shown in FIG. 11 according to the embodiment, the jackpot game is based on the type of jackpot symbol selected when the jackpot game is determined to be performed (stopped on the special chart display). The opening / closing pattern of the current winning prize opening is set to one of multiple types of opening / closing patterns (16R long-term opening, 8R long-term opening, 8R short-term opening), and the gaming state after the big hit game is executed Is set to any one of a plurality of types of gaming states (normal gaming state, short-time gaming state, latent probability gaming state, probability variation gaming state). In each gaming state, the jackpot winning probability and the auxiliary game operation mode are set as shown in FIG. 15 according to the embodiment, for example.

  For example, the selection rate of a plurality of types of jackpot symbols is set as shown in FIG. 10 according to the embodiment, and the selection rate (first symbol selection table when selecting a winning game ball to the first start opening) ) And the selection rate (second symbol selection table) when selecting a game ball to be won at the second start opening is set to be different. As a result, when it is determined that the big winning game is performed with the winning of the game ball at the second starting port as to the opening / closing pattern of the big winning game during the big hit game and the gaming state after the big hit game is executed, the first start There is a higher possibility that it will be advantageous to the player than when it is determined that a big hit game will be performed with the winning of the game ball in the mouth.

  By the way, in order to enhance the game entertainment interest, when the special symbol is variably displayed, the special drawing effect is performed mainly by displaying sound and light mainly on the display on the image display, The determination result corresponding to the special symbol finally stopped and displayed is notified (implied) together with the expected degree of occurrence of the big hit game (expected degree of big hit). Here, when the normal symbol is variably displayed, the general symbol effect is mainly displayed on the image display, and finally the determination result corresponding to the normal symbol stopped and displayed is notified (implied). There is a pachinko machine.

  In this type of pachinko gaming machine, normally, the special drawing effect is performed every time the special symbol changes, just as the special symbol effect is performed every time the special symbol changes. Specifically, in this ordinary drawing production, independently of the special drawing production, “○” and “×” are displayed on the image display so as to alternately switch, and then “○” is displayed in the case of a win. Stopped and “x” is stopped when lost. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, a special drawing effect and a general drawing effect are displayed by a reel effect in which a plurality of symbols are displayed in a matrix shape. If is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, only the ordinary drawing effect is displayed.

JP 2010-51679 A

In a pachinko gaming machine that performs a general drawing effect when a normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner, the normal drawing effect is normally performed every time the normal symbol changes, but in particular, as the auxiliary game operation mode, the second start port When the low operation mode (normal game state, etc.) that is difficult to operate in the open state is set, the opening / closing pattern of the second start port during execution of the auxiliary game will uniformly win the game ball to the second start port For models that can hardly be expected, for example, only for a short period of about 0.1 seconds, the advantage is almost the same regardless of whether auxiliary games are played or not. Therefore, not only for game play but also for every change in normal symbols The production effect by the usual figure production performed becomes very low.

Here, when the low operation mode is set as the auxiliary game operation mode, the applicant of the present application has a relatively low probability, but the opening / closing pattern of the second start port during execution of the auxiliary game is changed to the second start port. For example, a pachinko game machine that can be expected to win several game balls, such as a long-term opening of about 3 to 6 seconds, has been put into practical use. However, as described above, if the ordinary drawing effect is performed every time the normal symbol changes, it is difficult to enhance the effect of the ordinary drawing effect. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine that has been put into practical use by the applicant of the present application, the usual drawing effect is performed only when the second start port can be expected to be opened for a long time, and the game performance and the effect of the effect are enhanced.

  By the way, in a pachinko gaming machine in which any one of a plurality of types of game states including a normal game state and a latent game state can be set selectively, the normal game state and the latent game state are mainly internally. It is difficult for the player to distinguish which one is set only by the difference in jackpot winning probability (low probability or high probability). However, when the latent game state is set, the jackpot winning probability (1/30) is relatively high, and as described above, the jackpot game is performed with the winning of the game ball at the second starting port. Since it is more likely to be advantageous to the player than when it is determined that the big hit game is performed in response to the winning of the game ball at the first start opening, the game ball is started for the second time. Although it is difficult to win the mouth, the value of receiving a determination as to whether or not to play the big hit game by winning the game ball at the second start opening (that is, the big hit lottery) is very high.

  In this type of pachinko gaming machine, if the latent game state is set or if there is a possibility that the latent game state is set, the special production mode is set as the production mode, and the special figure production is special. There is a technique performed in a production mode dedicated to the production mode. However, even if the conventional technology related to the ordinary drawing effect is applied here, the ordinary drawing effect is performed every time the normal symbol changes, regardless of whether the special effect mode is set or not, and in the same effect mode. Therefore, it is not possible to enhance the production effect in the special production mode.

  An object of the present invention is a game in which a special effect (ordinary effect) is suggested when the special effect mode is set, suggesting that the auxiliary game is performed with a higher probability than when the special effect mode is not set. Is to provide a machine.

The first invention (game machine (1)) is provided in a game area (4a) through which game balls can flow down, a normal start area (10) through which game balls can pass, and a first state in which game balls are difficult to pass through And a variable start area (11a) that can be operated in a second state that is easy to pass through, and a special game that is advantageous to the player by passing a game ball through the normal start area (10) and the variable start area (11a) The first determination means (34) for determining whether or not to perform, and based on the determination result by the first determination means (34), the predetermined first symbol display means (19a, 19b) is variably displayed. After that, when the special game is performed by the first symbol display control means (35) for stopping and displaying the first judgment symbol indicating the judgment result by the first judgment means (34), and the first judgment means (34). If determined, the special game is performed after the first symbol display control means (35) stops and displays the first symbol. Special game execution means (36), a passing start area (12) provided in the gaming area (4a) through which the game ball can pass, and assisting by passing the gaming ball through the passing start area (12) Based on the determination result of the second determination means (44) for determining whether or not to play a game and the second determination means (44), the predetermined second symbol display means (19c) is variably displayed. Later, it is determined that the second symbol display control means (45) for stopping and displaying the second determination symbol indicating the determination result by the second determination means (44) and that the second determination means (44) performs the auxiliary game. When the second symbol display control means (45) stops and displays the second determination symbol, the first auxiliary game for operating the variable start area (11a) in the second state for a predetermined time or the predetermined An auxiliary game execution means (46) for performing a second auxiliary game for operating in the second state for a time longer than the time; The game can be controlled in a low-probability state in which the probability determined to execute the special game by one determination means (34) is set to a predetermined probability or a high-probability state in which the probability is set to be higher than the predetermined probability Non-specific gaming state in which the second auxiliary game is played with the first probability by the probability state control means (37) and the auxiliary game execution means (46) or the second auxiliary game is more than the first probability A game state control means (50) capable of controlling a game in a specific game state performed with a high second probability, and an effect execution means (60) for performing a game effect in a predetermined effect means (65), wherein the special The game executing means (36) performs any one of a plurality of special games having different preset degrees of advantage, and the first determining means (34) causes the game ball to pass through the variable start area (11a). If it is determined that the special game is to be performed, (10) performing the special game with a high probability and a higher degree of advantage than when it is determined that the special game is to be performed by passing the game ball through (10), and the effect execution means (60) is the gaming state control means When the game is controlled in the non-specific game state by (50) and the game is controlled in the low probability state by the probability state control means (37), the normal performance mode can be set, The game is controlled in the non-specific game state by the gaming state control means (50), and the game is controlled in either the low probability state or the high probability state by the probability state control means (37). The special effect mode is different from the normal effect mode, and the same effect mode is applied regardless of whether the game is controlled by the probability state control means (37) in the low probability state or the high probability state. Play games at Effect mode setting means (61) capable of setting a special effect mode that can be performed, and mode effect execution means (62) for performing a game effect according to the effect mode set by the effect mode setting means (61) And when the game effect according to any one of the normal effect mode and the special effect mode is being performed by the mode effect executing means (62) , the first symbol display control means (35) ) And when the symbol is variably displayed by the second symbol display control means (19c), the determination result by the first determination means (34) and the second determination are displayed. based on the determination result by the means (44), or it suggests that the it is determined to perform the special game, a special effect to perform suggestive aura effect that it is determined to perform the pre-Symbol second auxiliary game, The auxiliary game execution means (4 And 6) special effect execution means (64) for performing the second auxiliary game at a predetermined probability when the second auxiliary game is not performed by the auxiliary game execution means (46). The special effect executing means (64) performs a game effect corresponding to the special effect mode by the mode effect executing means (62) and performs the second auxiliary game by the auxiliary game executing means (46). When there is not, the special effect is performed with higher probability than when the game effect is performed according to the normal effect mode and the second auxiliary game is not performed by the auxiliary game execution means (46). .

According to the present invention (game machines), it is possible to enhance the presentation effect of the special effect mode by special effect.

It is a perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine of the embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram of the control system of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a functional block diagram of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a table | surface which shows special figure holding | maintenance memory | storage means and its memory | storage information. FIG. 6 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 5. FIG. 6 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 5. FIG. 6 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 5. It is a chart regarding the big hit determination table. It is a chart regarding a symbol determination table. It is a chart showing the opening and closing pattern of the big winning opening during the big hit game execution and the game state set after the big hit game execution. It is a chart which shows a usual figure holding | maintenance memory | storage means and its memory | storage information. It is a chart regarding auxiliary game operation mode. It is a table | surface which shows the selection rate according to a hit design, and the opening / closing pattern of a 2nd start port. It is a table | surface which shows multiple types of game states, and those setting content. It is a table | surface which shows multiple types of production modes and the game state corresponding to them. It is a chart which shows a plurality of special figure production patterns. It is a chart regarding the special performance execution determination table. It is a chart regarding a specific special performance execution determination table. It is a chart which shows a plurality of kinds of information symbols. It is a graph which shows the selection rate of a specific alerting | reporting symbol. It is a chart which shows a plurality of kinds of information design symbols. FIG. 23 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 22. It is a chart which shows a plurality of kinds of special / specific special effect patterns. It is a figure which shows the special effect displayed on the image display. It is a figure which shows the specific special effect displayed on the image display. It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process which the computer of a game control board performs. It is a flowchart of a start port SW process. It is a flowchart of special symbol processing. It is a flowchart of a big hit determination process. It is a flowchart of a process during a stop. It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of a gate SW process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol process. It is a flowchart of the timer interruption process which the computer of an effect control board performs. It is a flowchart of a command reception process. It is a flowchart of a special figure effect selection process. It is a flowchart of a special figure production end process. It is a flowchart of a general drawing effect / special drawing related effect process. It is a flowchart of special figure related effect pre-processing. It is a flowchart of an effect execution determination process. It is a flowchart of the second half of the general drawing effect / special drawing related effect process. It is a flowchart of the notification symbol display control process which the computer of an image control board performs. It is a time chart which shows the special drawing related special / special drawing related effects and the like.

  Hereinafter, modes for carrying out the invention will be described based on examples.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has an opening / closing frame 2 (inner frame 2) attached to an outer frame (not shown) attached to the island structure of the game hall so as to be freely opened and closed. An opening / closing door 3 is attached to 2 so as to be freely opened and closed. A window 3a is formed in the opening / closing door 3, and a transparent plate 3b is attached to the window 3a. The left end portion of the opening / closing door 3 is supported by the left end portion of the opening / closing frame 2 so as to be rotatable about the vertical axis, and the key cylinder 3c for locking the opening / closing door 3 to the opening / closing frame 2 is attached to the right end portion of the opening / closing door 3. Has been. A game board 4 is mounted on the opening / closing frame 2, and a game area 4 a in which a game ball can flow down is formed between the game board 4 and the transparent plate 3 b on the front side thereof, and the game area 4 a is opened and closed by the opening / closing door 3. .

  The open / close door 3 is provided with a storage tray 5 for storing game balls below the window 3a, and an effect button SW6 ("SW" means a switch) is attached to the storage tray 5, so that the storage tray 5 A firing handle 7 is mounted on the lower right side. When the launch handle 7 is turned, the game balls introduced to the launch position are fired from the storage tray 5, and when a plurality of game balls are stored in the storage tray 5, the plurality of game balls are approximately Fired continuously at intervals of 0.6 seconds. The launched game ball is guided by the guide rail 8 and introduced into the upper part of the game area 4a.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the game area 4 a of the game board 4 includes a plurality of obstacle nails (not shown), a first start port 10 (normal start region) , and an openable second start port 11 a. A starting opening device 11 having a (variable starting area), a pair of gates 12 ( passing starting area), a large winning opening apparatus 13 having an openable large winning opening 13a, and a plurality of general winning openings 14, respectively. It is provided in the illustrated arrangement so that it can pass through. The first start opening 10, the pair of gates 12, and the plurality of general winning openings 14, respectively, include a first starting opening SW 10a for detecting a game ball won there, a pair of gates SW 12a, and a plurality of general winning openings SW 14a. Is attached.

  The start port device 11 opens and closes the second start port 11a, the opening / closing member 11b that opens and closes the second start port 11a, the second start port SW11c that detects a game ball won in the second start port 11a, and the open / close member 11b. It has a second start port SOL11d (“SOL” means a solenoid actuator). That is, the second start port 11a can operate in a closed state where the game ball cannot be won (first state where it is difficult to pass) and an open state where the game ball can be won (second state where it is easy to pass).

  The big prize opening device 13 includes a big prize opening 13a, an opening / closing member 13b for opening / closing the big prize opening 13a, a big winning opening SW13c for detecting a game ball won in the big prize opening 13a, and a big winning opening for opening / closing the opening / closing member 13b. It has SOL13d. That is, the big winning opening 13a can operate in a closed state where the game ball cannot be won and an open state where the prize can be won.

  When the game balls win the winning openings 10, 11a, 13a, 14, the number of game balls set for each of the winning openings 10, 11a, 13a, 14 is paid out to the storage tray 5 for each winning game ball. . A big win lottery is performed when a game ball wins the start opening 10 or 11a, and when winning is made in the big hit lottery, a big hit game is normally generated in which the closed big winning opening 13a is opened and closed over a plurality of rounds. When the game ball passes through the gate 12, a winning lottery is performed, and when the winning lottery is won, an auxiliary game in which the normally closed second starting port 11a is opened or closed one or more times occurs.

  A center accessory 15 is attached to the game board 4, and the center accessory 15 is equipped with an image display 16 and a movable accessory device 17 for game effects. The center accessory 15 has a center frame 15a fitted and attached to a center opening (not shown) formed relatively large on the game board 4, and a game ball rolls below the center frame 15a. A stage 15b is formed.

  The image display 16 is arranged so that the screen can be viewed from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 through the inside of the center frame 15a. The image display 16 mainly displays a special figure effect that produces a big hit lottery, and in the special figure effect, a plurality of effect symbols (game symbols) are displayed so as to stop after fluctuation, A video other than the production symbol is displayed. Further, during the big hit game, a game effect (moving image) for producing the big hit game is displayed.

  The image display 16 has a first display area 16a set in the lower center portion thereof, and a second display area 16b set in a large portion other than the first display area 16a of the image display 16 (FIG. 2). reference). An after-mentioned notification symbol is displayed in the first display area 16a, and a plurality of effect symbols are displayed in the second display area 16b.

  The movable accessory device 17 operates to make a notification related to the jackpot lottery (for example, a notification in the jackpot lottery or a notification that the winning expectation is high), and the accessory member 17a is displayed on the screen of the image display 4. The front area is moved in a direction parallel to the board surface of the game board 4.

  A game display board 19 is provided in the lower right part of the game board 4, and this game display board 19 has a first special figure display 19a, a second special figure display 19b, a general figure display 19c, and a first special figure holding lamp. 19d, a second special figure holding lamp 19e, and a general figure holding lamp 19f. The special symbol indicators 19a and 19b correspond to the first symbol display means, and the universal symbol indicator 19c corresponds to the second symbol display means.

  The first special figure display 19a displays the first special symbol in a variable manner, the first special figure holding lamp 19d displays the first special figure holding number, and the first special figure holding number is less than four. In this case, 1 is added each time a game ball wins the first starting port 10. The second special figure display 19b displays the second special symbol in a variable manner, the second special figure holding lamp 19e displays the second special figure holding number, and the second special figure holding number is less than four. In this case, 1 is added each time a game ball wins the second starting port 11a.

  When the first and second special symbols are in the variable stop state and the first special figure reservation number is 1 or more, or the second special figure reservation number is zero, the first special figure reservation number is decremented by one. One special symbol starts to fluctuate, and the result of the big hit lottery is displayed in the subsequent stop symbol. When the first and second special symbols are in a variable stop state and the second special figure holding number is 1 or more, the second special symbol holding number is subtracted by 1 regardless of the first special figure holding number and the second special symbol holding number is 2 Starts to fluctuate, and the result of the big hit lottery is displayed in the subsequent stop pattern.

  The normal symbol display 19c displays a normal symbol in a variable manner, and the general diagram holding lamp 19f displays the number of general symbols held. When the number of reserved general symbols is less than 4, the game ball wins the gate 12. 1 is added every time. When the normal symbol is in a variable stop state and the number of held general symbols is 1 or more, the number of held general symbols is decremented by 1, the normal symbol starts to fluctuate, and the result of winning lottery is displayed in the subsequent stopped symbols.

Next, a control system of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the control device 20 includes a game control board 21, a payout control board 22, an effect control board 23, an image control board 24, and a lamp control board 25. These control boards 21 to 25 have a CPU and a ROM, respectively. The presentation control board 23 further includes an RTC (“RTC” means a real time clock).

  The computer of the game control board 21 receives the signals from the first and second start openings SW10a and 11c, the pair of gates SW12a, the big prize opening SW13c, the plurality of general prize openings SW14a, and the information from the payout control board 22. In response to this, the second start opening SOL11d, the big prize opening SOL13d, the symbol displays 19a to 19c, and the symbol holding lamps 19d to 19f are controlled, and control information (game information) is output to the payout control board 22 and the effect control board 23. To do.

The computer of the payout control board 22 receives the control information from the game control board 21 and the signals from the payout ball detection SW26b, the ball presence detection SW26c, and the full tank detection SW26d, and controls the payout motor 26a to thereby control the game control board. Control information (payout information) is output to 21 . The computer of the effect control board 23 receives the control information from the game control board 21, the image control board 24, and the lamp control board 25 and the signal from the effect button SW6, and controls the image control board 24 and the lamp control board 25. Output information.

  The computer of the image control board 24 receives the control information from the effect control board 23, controls the game display image display 16 and the speaker 27, and outputs the control information to the effect control board 23. The computer of the lamp control board 25 receives the control information from the effect control board 23, and is synchronized with the control of the image control board 24 mainly by the computer to play the frame lamp 28a, the board lamp 28b, and the movable accessory for the game effect. The device 17 is controlled.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the plurality of means 30 to 37, 40 to 47, and 50 are configured mainly by a computer of the game control board 21.

  The special figure counter means 30 sequentially updates the big hit judgment value (big hit counter value), which is a so-called hard random number of 16 bits, every minute time (0.1 μs) within the set range (0 to 65535). A special figure determination value (special figure counter value), which is a so-called soft random number having a bit configuration, is sequentially updated every minute time (4 ms) within a set range (0 to 199).

  The special figure acquisition means 31 is a jackpot determination value updated by the special figure counter means 30 at the time of winning the game ball by winning the game ball at the first starting port 10 when the first special figure reservation number is less than 4. And the special figure determination value is acquired, and both of these determination values become the first special figure determination information in pairs. Also, the special figure acquisition means 31 is a big hit updated by the special figure counter means 30 at the time of winning the game ball by winning the game ball at the second starting port 11a when the second special figure holding number is less than 4. A determination value and a special figure determination value are acquired, and these both determination values are paired and become second special figure determination information.

  In the first storage means 32a of the special figure holding storage means 32, when the special symbol is variably displayed on the special figure indicators 19a and 19b, when the game ball wins the first starting port 10, or the special symbol is stored. When the game ball wins the first starting port 10 even when it is not variably displayed, the first special figure determination information acquired by the special figure acquisition means 31 is once stored and stored in the first storage means 32a. Are provided with four first storage units 1 to 4 (see FIGS. 5 to 8) that can store up to four pieces of first special figure determination information.

  Further, in the second storage means 32b of the special figure holding storage means 32, when the special ball is variably displayed on the special figure indicators 19a and 19b, when the game ball wins the second starting port 11a, or special Even when the symbol is not variably displayed, when the game ball wins the second starting port 11a, the second special figure determination information acquired by the special figure acquisition means 31 is temporarily stored, and the second storage means. 32b is provided with four second storage units 1 to 4 (see FIGS. 5 to 8) so as to be able to store up to four pieces of second special figure determination information.

  When at least one of the first and second special figure determination information is stored in the special figure storage unit 32, the special figure reservation digesting means 33 displays the special figure determination information in the special figure indicators 19a and 19b. Each time the change of the special symbol starts, it is digested from the special figure holding storage means 32 for the determination by the special figure fluctuation determination means 34a described later. However, in the special figure reservation digesting means 33, when the priority digesting means 33a stores both the first and second special figure determination information in the special figure reservation storage means 32, the second special figure determination information Is given priority over the first special figure determination information, that is, the special figure indicators 19a and 19b are specially selected based on the special figure determination information stored in the first or second storage means 32a or 32b. When the symbol is displayed in a variable manner, priority is given to the variable symbol display based on the second special symbol determination information stored in the second storage means 32b.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 5, when the first special figure determination information A1, A2, A3 is acquired in the order of A1 → A2 → A3, they are stored in the first storage units 1, 2, 3, respectively. When the second special figure determination information B1 and B2 are acquired in the order of B1 → B2, they are stored in the second storage units 1 and 2, respectively. As shown in FIG. 6 from the state shown in FIG. 5, when the first special figure determination information A4 is acquired, it is stored in the first storage unit 4, and when the second special figure determination information B3 is acquired. It is stored in the second storage unit 3.

  From the state shown in FIG. 5, as shown in FIG. 7, the storage of the second storage unit 1, that is, the second special figure determination information B <b> 1 is digested. 2 is stored in the storage unit 1. Further, from the state where the second special figure determination information B2 is digested, as shown in FIG. 8, the storage of the first storage unit 1, that is, the first special figure determination information A1 is digested, and accordingly, First special figure determination information A2 and A3 are stored in the first storage units 1 and 2, respectively. In this way, the second special figure determination information is digested in preference to the first special figure determination information, and the first and second special figure determination information are digested in the order of acquisition.

  The special figure determination means 34 (first determination means) is acquired by the special figure acquisition means 31 when the game ball passes through the first or second starting port 10 or 11a (stored in the special figure holding storage means 32). E) It is determined whether or not a special game is to be performed based on the special figure determination information. Therefore, based on the jackpot determination value of the special figure determination information acquired by the special chart acquisition means 31, it is determined whether or not to perform the jackpot game which is a special game, and is a special game having a different category from the jackpot game. It is determined whether or not to play a small hit game. Furthermore, when it is determined that a jackpot game is to be performed, any one of a plurality of types of jackpot symbols (eight types of jackpot symbols A to H shown in FIG. 10) based on the jackpot determination value and the special symbol determination value of the pair. Select.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the special figure determination means 34 determines whether or not to play a special game, using either a low probability table or a high probability table as the big hit determination table. When using a low probability table, if the big hit judgment value matches one of the big hit specific values (3,247 ...) at a rate of about 1/320, it is decided that a big hit game will be performed, and if a high probability table is used, When the big hit judgment value matches one of the big hit specific values (3,7 ...) at a rate of about 10/320, it is judged that the big hit game is performed, and either the low accuracy table or the high accuracy table is used However, if the big hit determination value matches any one of the small hit specific values (4, 44...) At a ratio of about 3/320, it is determined that the small hit game is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 10, when the special figure determination means 34 determines that a big hit game is to be performed, the big hit determination value is obtained for winning the first special figure determined by winning the game ball at the first starting port 10. If included in the information, the first symbol selection table is used, and if included in the second special symbol determination information acquired by winning the game ball to the second starting port 11a, the second symbol selection table is displayed. Use to select a jackpot symbol. The selection rate of the big hit symbols A to H is set differently when the first symbol selection table is used and when the second symbol selection table is used.

  In the special figure determination means 34, the special figure change time determination means 34a displays special figure determination information digested by the special figure reservation digest means 33, that is, when special symbols are variably displayed on the special figure indicators 19a and 19b. To determine based on the special symbol determination information corresponding to the change of the special symbol (determining whether or not to perform a big hit game or a small hit game, selection of a big hit symbol when performing a big hit game) The determination means 34b is a special figure change based on the special figure determination information stored in the special figure hold storage means 32, that is, the special figure determination information digested by the special figure hold digest means 33 after the change of the special symbol. A determination equivalent to the time determination means 34a is made in advance. Then, through this prior determination, it is determined whether or not to perform a pre-reading effect related to the special drawing effect.

  The special symbol display control means 35 (first symbol display control means) starts to change the special symbol on the first or second special symbol indicator 19a or 19b based on the determination result by the special symbol fluctuation determination means 34a. Then, after the special symbol is variably displayed, the special symbol indicating the determination result (first determination symbol) is stopped and displayed. When it is determined that a big hit game is to be performed, any one of the selected big hit symbols A to H is stopped and displayed, and when it is determined to be a small hit game, the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed. When it is determined that the special game (big hit game and small hit game) is not performed, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed.

The special game execution means 36, when it is determined by the special figure change time determination means 34a that the big hit game or the small hit game is to be performed, a special symbol (indicating that the special figure display control means 35 has determined to perform the special game ( A special game (big hit game or small hit) which is advantageous for a player who operates the big winning opening 13a from the closed state to the open state after the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol) is stopped and displayed on the special display 19a, 19b. Play). As shown in FIG. 11, the opening / closing pattern (a plurality of jackpot games having different degrees of advantage) of the big winning opening 13a during the jackpot game is set as shown according to the type of the jackpot symbol, and the jackpot game is being executed. The open / close pattern of the special winning opening 13a is set in the same manner as the open / close patterns corresponding to the big hit symbols D, E, G, H.

  Specifically, in the 16R (round) long-term opening, the grand prize opening 13a is opened and closed over 16R, and each round starts with the opening of the big prize opening 13a, and then, for example, 10 game balls are placed in the big prize opening 13a. When the winning condition is satisfied, for example, when the R ending condition for 30 seconds is satisfied, the game is ended by closing the large winning opening 13a. In the 8R long-term opening, the grand prize opening 13a is opened and closed over 8R, and after each round is started, the R end condition similar to the 16R long-term opening is satisfied. In the 8R short-term opening, the special prize opening 13a is opened and closed over 8R, and each round is ended when the end condition of 0.1 seconds elapses after the start.

  In the probability state control means 37, the probability that the special figure determination means 34 determines that a special game (big hit game) will be performed is set to a predetermined low probability (about 1/320) using the low probability table shown in FIG. The game is controlled in a low probability state or a high probability state set to a higher probability (about 10/320) than a predetermined low probability using the high probability table shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, the usual counter means 40 sequentially updates the hit judgment value (hit counter value), which is an 8-bit soft random number, every minute time (4 ms) within the set range (0 to 199), A common figure determination value (common figure counter value), which is a so-called soft random number having an 8-bit configuration, is sequentially updated every minute time (4 m) within a set range (0 to 9).

  When the number of reserved figures is less than 4, the base chart acquisition means 41 passes the gate 12, and the hit determination value and the base chart determination value updated by the base chart counter means 40 when the game ball passes through the gate 12. These two determination values are paired as information for determining the common figure.

  In the general figure hold storage means 42, the game ball is gated even when the game ball passes through the gate 12 when the normal symbol is variably displayed on the general symbol display 19c, or even when the normal symbol is not variably displayed. 12 is temporarily stored, the information for determining the common map acquired by the general map acquisition means 41 is temporarily stored, and the general map hold storage means 42 can store a maximum of four general map determination information. Four storage units 1 to 4 (see FIG. 12) are provided.

  In the case where the information for determining the general-purpose figure is stored in the general-purpose information storing means 42, the general-purpose information storing means 43 sequentially stores the information for determining the general-purpose information every time the normal symbol change in the general-purpose display 19c starts. It is digested from the universal figure hold storage means 42 for the determination by the universal figure change time determination means 44a.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 12, the universal determination information C <b> 1 and C <b> 2 is stored in the storage units 1 and 2 when acquired in the order of C <b> 1 → C <b> 2. Although not shown from the state shown in FIG. 12, when the common figure determination information C3 is acquired, it is stored in the storage unit 3, and from the state shown in FIG. 1, that is, the ordinary figure determination information C <b> 1 is digested, and accordingly, the ordinary figure determination information C <b> 2 is stored in the storage unit 1. In this way, the common map determination information is digested in the order of acquisition.

  The common figure determination means 44 (second determination means) is the general figure determination information acquired by the general figure acquisition means 41 (stored in the general figure hold storage means 42) when the game ball passes through the gate 12. Based on this, it is determined whether or not an auxiliary game is to be performed. Therefore, based on the hit determination value of the general map determination information acquired by the general map acquisition means 41, it is determined whether or not to perform an auxiliary game. Further, when it is determined that an auxiliary game is to be performed, any one of a plurality of types of winning symbols (two types of winning symbols a and b shown in FIG. 14) based on the hit determination value and the paired common symbol determination value. Select.

  In the common figure determination means 44, the normal figure change time determination means 44a is used when the normal figure is variably displayed on the common figure display 19c. Based on the information for determining the general symbol corresponding to the variation of the normal symbol (determination of whether or not to play the auxiliary game, selection of the winning symbol when the auxiliary game is performed), the general symbol prior determination means 44b Equivalent to the normal change determination means 44a based on the general figure determination information stored in the figure hold storage means 42, that is, the normal figure determination information digested by the general figure hold digest means 43 after the normal symbol changes. Make a judgment in advance. Then, through this prior determination, it is determined whether or not to perform a pre-reading effect related to the ordinary drawing effect (special effect).

  The normal symbol display control means 45 (second symbol display control means) starts the normal symbol fluctuation on the universal symbol display 19c based on the determination result by the universal symbol fluctuation determination unit 44a, and changes the normal symbol. After the display, the normal symbol (second determination symbol) indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed. When it is determined that the auxiliary game is to be performed, either of the selected winning symbols a and b is stopped and displayed, and when it is determined that the auxiliary game is not to be performed, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed.

  When it is determined that the auxiliary game executing means 46 performs the auxiliary game by the normal time change determining means 44a, a normal symbol (hit symbol) indicating that the auxiliary game display control means 45 determines that the auxiliary game is to be performed is displayed. After the stop signal is displayed on the normal display 19c, the second auxiliary opening 11a is operated from the closed state to the open state for a predetermined time (0.1s), or the first auxiliary game is opened, or a time longer than the predetermined time (5.7 s or 6.0 s) The second auxiliary game is operated to open from the closed state to the open state.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the auxiliary game setting means 47 is in a low operation in which it is difficult to operate the second start port 11a in the open state, that is, the second auxiliary game is difficult to be performed by the auxiliary game execution means 46, as the auxiliary game operation mode. The mode and the high operation mode in which the second starting game 11a is easily opened, that is, the second auxiliary game is easily performed by the auxiliary game execution means 46, are set.

  In the low operation mode, the winning probability determined to perform the auxiliary game by the common figure determination means 44 is 1/10, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (normal figure fluctuation time) in the common figure display 19c is 12 seconds, and the auxiliary game The opening / closing pattern of the second start port 11a being executed is set to 0.1 second × 1 time or 0.1 second × 1 time + 5.6 seconds × 1 time.

  In the high operating mode, the winning probability is set to 10/10, the normal fluctuation time is 0.5 seconds, and the opening / closing pattern of the second start port 11a during execution of the auxiliary game is set to 1.0 seconds × 6 times or 2.0 seconds × 3 times. . Thus, the high operation mode is higher in the high operation mode than the low operation mode, the normal fluctuation time is short, and the opening time of the second start port 11a during the auxiliary game is likely to be long, Therefore, it becomes easy to operate the 2nd starting port 11a in an open state, and it becomes easy to win a game ball to the 2nd starting port 11a.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 14, when it is determined that the normal game change time determination means 44 a performs the auxiliary game, the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the general signal display 19 c is displayed at a rate of 9/10 as a normal symbol. Is selected and the winning symbol b is selected at a ratio of 1/10.

  Then, the auxiliary game executing means 46 sets the second start port 11a to 0.1 when the low operation mode (normal, latent game state) is set when the symbol a is stopped and displayed on the universal display 19c. When the high operation mode (probability change, short-time gaming state) is set, the second start port 11a is opened and closed with an opening / closing pattern of 1.0 second × 6 times. In addition, when the symbol b is stopped and displayed on the general-purpose display 19c, when the low operation mode is set, the second start port 11a is opened and closed in a pattern of 0.1 second × 1 time + 5.6 seconds × 1 time. When it is opened and closed and the high operation mode is set, the second start port 11a is opened and closed with an opening / closing pattern of 2.0 seconds × 3 times.

  The gaming state control means 50 sets any one of a plurality of types of gaming states (four types of normal gaming state, short-time gaming state, latent probability gaming state, probability variation gaming state shown in FIG. 15), and the set Control the game in the game state. It should be noted that when the power is turned on, the gaming state set at the time of the previous power-off is continuously set, and when the so-called RAM clear is executed when the power is turned on, the normal gaming state is set.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the normal gaming state, the jackpot winning probability is set to a low probability (about 1/320) and the auxiliary gaming operation mode is set to the low operating mode, and in the short-time gaming state, the jackpot winning probability is low. The probability is set and the auxiliary game operation mode is set to the high operation mode. In the latent game state, the jackpot winning probability is set to a high probability (about 10/320) and the auxiliary game operation mode is set to the low operation mode. In the probability variable gaming state, the jackpot winning probability is set to a high probability. In addition, the auxiliary game operation mode is set to the high operation mode.

  As shown in FIG. 11, when any of the big hit symbols A, B, and D is stopped and displayed on the special figure indicators 19a and 19b, the gaming state control means 50 starts the big hit game after the end of the big hit game. The probability variation gaming state is set until the number of times of special symbol variation (number of times of special diagram variation) in the special figure indicators 19a and 19b reaches the first set number of times (10000 times), and then the state is changed to the normal gaming state.

  In addition, when the big hit symbol C is stopped and displayed on the special figure indicators 19a and 19b, after the big hit game is executed, the probability change until the special figure change count from the end of the big hit game reaches the second set number of times (50 times). The game state is set, and then the latent game state is set until the special figure change count from the end of the big hit game reaches the first set number of times (10000 times), and then the transition to the normal game state is made. If E is displayed in a stopped state, after the big hit game is executed, the latent probable game state (or the probable change game state) is kept until the special figure fluctuation count from the end of the big hit game reaches the first set number (10000 times). After that, shift to the normal gaming state.

  In addition, when either of the big hit symbols F and G is stopped and displayed on the special figure indicators 19a and 19b, after the big hit game is executed, the special figure change frequency from the end of the big hit game is the second set number (50 times). The short-time gaming state is set until reaching the value, and then the normal gaming state is set. When the big hit symbol H is stopped and displayed, after the big hit game is executed, the normal gaming state is set from the end of the big hit game. Even if the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed on the special figure indicators 19a and 19b, the gaming state is not changed.

  In the normal game state and the latent game state, it is difficult for the second auxiliary game to be performed by the auxiliary game execution means 46 (it is difficult to operate the second start port 11b in the open state), that is, the low operation mode is set as the auxiliary game operation mode. It is equivalent to the non-specific gaming state, and the short-time gaming state and the probability-changing gaming state are likely to cause the second auxiliary game to be easily performed by the auxiliary game executing means 46 (the second starting port 11b is easily opened), that is, assist This corresponds to a specific game state in which the high operation mode is set as the game operation mode, and the game state control means 50 controls the game in a non-specific game state or a specific game state.

Next, as shown in FIG. 4, effect execution means 60 that performs a game effect by using the effect device 65 (predetermined effect means) mainly by the computer of the effect control board 23, the image control board 24, and the lamp control board 25. The effect executing means 60 includes a plurality of means 61 to 64 shown in the figure. The effect device 65 includes the image display 16, the movable accessory device 17, the speaker 27, and the lamps 28 a and 28 b, and is included in the effect execution means 60.

  When the special symbol display control means 35 displays special symbols on the special symbol display devices 19a and 19b, the special effect display unit 60 displays the special graphic representations mainly on the display on the image display 16 with sound or light. The special figure effect is used to notify the determination result corresponding to the special symbol that is finally stopped and displayed together with the expected degree of jackpot. Further, when the normal symbol display control means 45 displays the normal symbol on the universal symbol display 19c in a variable manner, it is possible to mainly display the universal symbol effect (special effect) on the image display 16. The determination result corresponding to the normal symbol finally stopped and displayed is notified by the ordinary drawing effect.

  The effect mode setting means 61 is currently set to any one of a plurality of types of effect modes (four types of normal effect modes, time reduction effect modes, probability-changing effect modes, and special effect modes shown in FIG. 16). Select and set based on the gaming state. As shown in FIG. 16, specifically, the normal performance mode is set in the normal game state, the short-time effect mode is set in the short-time game state, and the probability variation effect mode is set in the probability variation game state. .

  However, the special effect mode is set in the normal game state or the latent game state. That is, the effect mode setting means 61 is a game controlled by the probability state control means 37 when the game state control means 50 controls the game in a non-specific game state (normal game state, latent game state). The special performance mode can be set regardless of the state (normal game state (low probability state), latent game state (high probability state)).

The special figure effect execution means 62 (mode effect execution means) causes the effect device 65 to execute the special figure effect, and displays the special figure effect in the second display area 16b of the image display 16 at that time. Here, as the special figure effects executed by the special figure effect execution means 62, based on the determination result by the special figure determination means 34 and the effect mode set by the effect mode setting means 61, a plurality of types of special effects shown in FIG. Select one of the graphic effects patterns. In the normal performance mode, the normal special figure production pattern is used. In the time reduction production mode, the short-time special drawing production pattern is used. In the probability changing production mode, the certain variation special drawing production pattern is used. In the special production mode, the special special drawing production pattern is used. Each is selected.

  In the special performance execution determination means 63, the general game effect execution determination means 63a is a normal game determination when the game state control means 50 controls the game in the normal game state or the latent game state (non-specific game state). Based on the determination result by the means 44 and the effect mode (normal effect mode, special effect mode) set by the effect mode setting means 61, it is determined whether or not to perform the ordinary drawing effect (special effect).

  As shown in FIG. 18, when the normal effect mode is set, the ordinary drawing effect execution determination unit 62 determines that the ordinary drawing effect is performed with a predetermined low probability PL (see the column [1]). When the production mode is set, it is determined that the normal drawing production is performed with the high probability PH (see the column [2]) higher than the predetermined low probability PL. In addition, when the time reduction effect mode or the probability variation effect mode is set, it is determined that the ordinary drawing effect is not performed.

  Specifically, as shown in the column [1] in FIG. 18, when the normal performance mode is set, it is determined that the winning symbol a is selected and 0.1 seconds × 1 short-term release is performed as an auxiliary game. If the winning symbol b is selected and a long-term release of 0.1 seconds x 1 time + 5.6 seconds x 1 time is determined, the probability of 10/10 is lost. If a symbol is selected and it is determined that no auxiliary game is to be performed, it is determined that a normal drawing effect is to be performed with a probability of 1/10.

  Also, as shown in the column [2] in FIG. 18, when the special effect mode is set, when the winning symbol a is selected and it is determined that 0.1 seconds × 1 short-term release is performed as an auxiliary game When the winning symbol b is selected and it is determined that a long-term release of 0.1 second × 1 time + 5.6 seconds × 1 time is performed, and when it is determined that the lost symbol is selected and the auxiliary game is not performed, all 10 / 10 Probability of determining that a regular drawing will be performed.

The special effect execution means 64 can perform a general drawing effect (special effect) based on the determination result by the normal drawing effect execution determination means 63a. That is, the special effect mode is set by the effect mode setting means 61. the auxiliary game execution means 46 with high probability than when the have Rutoki not special effect mode is set second start hole 11a and the second auxiliary game (prolonged release of one +5.6 seconds × 1 time 0.1 sec ×) Performs a regular drawing that suggests that

  The special effect executing means 64 includes a confirmed special effect executing means 64a that performs a normal drawing effect when the second auxiliary game is performed by the auxiliary game executing means 46, and a case where the second auxiliary game is not performed by the auxiliary game executing means 46. And the non-determined special effect executing means 64b for performing the normal effect, and when the special effect mode is set by the effect mode setting means 61, the special effect mode is set. Produce ordinary drawings with a higher probability than when there is not.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 18, in the case of the winning symbol a where the second auxiliary game is not performed, the normal drawing performance execution rate is 0/10 in the normal performance mode, but is 10/10 in the special performance mode. Similarly, in the case of a losing pattern in which the second auxiliary game is not performed, the ordinary drawing effect execution rate is 1/10 in the normal effect mode, but becomes 10/10 in the special effect mode.

  On the other hand, in the special effect execution determination unit 63, the special figure related effect execution determination unit 63b determines that the special drawing execution execution unit 63a determines to perform the general drawing effect, the special figure determination unit 34 (determination when the special figure changes). It is determined whether or not a special figure related effect (related to the special figure effect) based on the determination result relating to the current special symbol fluctuation is performed.

  The special figure related effect execution determination means 63b basically determines whether or not to perform the special figure related effect at both the start of the general drawing effect by the special effect execution means 64 and the end of the general drawing effect. To do. However, when it is determined that the special drawing related effect is to be performed at the start of the general drawing effect, the determination at the end of the general drawing effect may be omitted.

  The special figure related effect execution determination means 63b is based on the determination result by the special figure determination means 34 and the effect mode (normal effect mode, special effect mode) set by the effect mode setting means 61. 19, specifically, as shown in FIG. 19, the special figure determining means respectively when the normal effect mode is set and when the special effect mode is set. If it is determined at 34 that a big hit game is to be performed, it is determined that a special figure related effect is to be performed at the illustrated selection rate set for each type of the selected big hit symbol.

  Here, when the special figure determination means 34 determines that the big hit game is to be performed, the special figure presentation execution means 62 basically selects and executes a special figure presentation with a relatively high expectation degree. Even when it is determined that the big hit game is not performed by the figure determining means 34, a special figure effect having a relatively high jackpot expectation degree is selected and executed at a predetermined selection rate, thereby enhancing the effect of the special figure effect.

  When the special figure determining means 34 determines that the big hit game is not performed, the case where the special figure effect having a relatively high expectation degree of the big hit is selected and executed is referred to as “losing I”, and the other special figure effect is selected and executed. As shown in FIG. 19, the special drawing related effect execution determination means 63b, specifically, as shown in FIG. 19, respectively, when the normal effect mode is set and when the special effect mode is set. It is determined that the special figure-related effect is performed at the illustrated selection rate set for each type of loss (loss I, II).

  As can be seen from FIG. 19, when the special performance mode is set, all the special figure related performance execution rates are less than 100%, whereas when the special performance mode is set, all except for Loss II The special figure-related performance execution rate of No.2 increases to 100%, and the special drawing-related performance execution rate of Loss II is less than 100%, but increases from 5% when the normal performance mode is set to 50%.

In the special effect executing means 64, the specific special effect executing means 64c can perform a special figure related effect (specific special effect) based on the determination result by the special figure related effect execution determining means 63b. That is, when the special symbol is variably displayed by the special figure display control means 35 both when the second auxiliary game is performed by the auxiliary game execution means 46 and when the second auxiliary game is not performed, It is possible to perform a special figure related effect based on the determination result by the special figure determination means 34 (special figure fluctuation time determination means 34a) related to the symbol variation display, and as shown in FIG. When the special performance mode is set, the special drawing related performance is performed with higher probability than when the special performance mode is not set.

  Now, the special effect execution means 64 selects one notification symbol out of a plurality of types of notification symbols (seven types of notification symbols shown in FIG. 20 (1) or seven types of notification symbols shown in FIG. 20 (2)). The selected notification design is displayed on the image display 16.

  Here, when the special effect executing means 64 executes the ordinary drawing effect, specifically, when the lost symbol or the winning symbol a is selected by the ordinary figure determining means 44 (ordinary figure changing time determining means 44a) (second). When the start port 11a is not opened for a long period of time), the notification symbol “X” shown in FIG. 20 (1) is selected when the normal performance mode is set, and the notification symbol “X” is selected when the special performance mode is set. The corresponding notification symbol “?” Shown in FIG. 20 (2) is selected. When the winning symbol b is selected (when the second start port 11a is opened for a long time), when the normal effect mode is set, the notification symbol “◯” shown in FIG. When set, the notification symbol “!” Shown in FIG. 20 (2) corresponding to the notification symbol “◯” is selected.

Further, in the special effect execution unit 64, when a particular special effect execution unit 64 c to execute a related effect special symbol, on the basis of the special symbol determination unit 34 (time Japanese view change determination unit 34a) by the determination result, normal effect mode Is selected, one of the five types of notification symbols “chance”, “opportunity”, “extreme heat”, “crash”, and “!!!!” shown in FIG. 20 (1) is selected, and the special effect mode is set. Sometimes five types of notification symbols “S1”, “S2”, “S3”, and “T” shown in FIG. 20 (2) corresponding to five types of notification symbols “chance”, “opportunity”, “extreme heat”, “crash”, and “!”, Respectively. “WIN” is selected.

  As shown in FIG. 21, specifically, the selection rate for selecting the notification symbols “chance / S1”, “opportunity / S2”, “hot / S3”, “crash / T”, “!!!! / WIN” As described above, it is set so as to be different for each type of symbol determined by the special figure determination means 34 (in the case of a loss, it differs between the loss I and the loss II). For example, when “!! / WIN” is selected, it is determined that the big hit symbol A is determined by the special figure determining means 34, and when “Crash / T” is selected, the special figure determining means 34 determines the special hit. It is determined that the big hit symbol D is determined by the figure determining means 34.

  The special effect execution means 64 displays the notification symbol selected as described above on the image display 16. In this case, a plurality of types (seven types) of notification are displayed in the first display area 16 a of the image display 16. After the notification symbol sequence composed of a plurality of symbols (for example, 4 symbols) in the symbols is displayed in a variably displayed manner, the selected notification symbol is stopped and displayed. FIG. 22 shows a specific example of a plurality of types of notification symbol sequences to be selected when the normal performance mode is set, and FIG. 23 shows a plurality of types to be selected when the special performance mode is set. A specific example of the notification symbol sequence is shown.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 24, the special effect executing means 64, when performing the normal drawing effect, based on the determination result (or the selected notification symbol) by the normal time fluctuation determining means 44a, the normal effect. When the mode is set, any one of a plurality of types of normal normal drawing effect patterns (normal normal drawing effect patterns 1, 2,...) Is selected, and when the special effect mode is set, One of a plurality of types of special general drawing effect patterns (special general drawing effect patterns 1, 2,...) Is selected, and the notification symbol sequence is variably displayed in the selected normal drawing effect pattern.

  In addition, when performing the special figure-related effect, when the normal effect mode is set based on the determination result (or the selected notification pattern) by the special-figure fluctuation determination means 34a, a plurality of types of normal special effects are set. When any one of the figure related effect patterns (normal special figure related effect patterns 1, 2,...) Is selected and the special effect mode is set, a plurality of types of special special figure related effect patterns (special Any one of the special figure related effect patterns 1, 2,...) Is selected, and the notification symbol sequence is variably displayed in the selected special figure related effect pattern. First, it is assumed that a notification pattern corresponding to an effect pattern is selected by selecting an effect pattern (an ordinary effect effect pattern, a special figure related effect pattern).

Specifically, in the ordinary drawing effect or the special drawing related effect in the image display 16, when the normal effect mode is set as shown in FIGS. 25 (1) and 26 (1), the image display 16 In the first display area 16a, the notification symbol sequence is variably displayed by horizontal scrolling (corresponding to the precursor effect) so that the small roulette rotates horizontally, and finally, the selected notification is made. The symbol is stopped and displayed.

Also, as shown in FIGS. 25 (2) and 26 (2), when the special effect mode is set, the small roulette is selected to rotate vertically in the first display area 16a of the image display 16 The notification symbol sequence is variably displayed by vertical scrolling in accordance with the changed variation pattern (corresponding to the precursor effect) , and finally, the selected notification symbol is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, when the notification symbol “○” or “!” Is stopped and the auxiliary game is being played, although “not shown” is shown, “Please aim the electric chew” together with the notification symbol “○” or “!” Displayed, this display allows the player to know that a specific auxiliary game in which the second starting port 11a is opened for a long time is being performed, and is prompted to launch a game ball aiming at the starting port 11a. The

  As described above, the special effect executing means 64 is used by the auxiliary game executing means 46 in different game effect modes when the special effect mode is set by the effect mode setting means 61 and when the special effect mode is not set. A special drawing effect (special effect) that suggests that the second auxiliary game will be performed, and a special figure related effect (specific special) that suggests that the special game executing means 36 performs a special game in a different game effect mode. Production).

  Next, in order to achieve the functions of the respective means 30 to 37, 40 to 47, 50, and 60 to 65 shown in FIG. 4, each of the control device 20 (game control board 21, effect control board 23, image control board 24). Main processes executed by the computer will be described with reference to flowcharts.

  As shown in FIG. 27, the timer interrupt process executed by the computer of the game control board 21 is started every minute time (4 ms). In the timer interrupt process, random number update process (S1), switch process (S2) The symbol process (S3), the electric accessory process (S4), the prize ball process (S5), and the output process (S6) are sequentially executed.

  As shown in FIG. 28, in the start port SW process of S2, when the first start port SW10a is on (S11; Yes), and when the first special figure reservation number U1 is less than 4 (S12; Yes), One special figure holding number U1 is added to U1 + 1 (S13), a big hit determination value and a symbol determination value (first special figure determination information) are acquired and stored (S14), and then a preliminary determination process (S15) is performed. The first special figure holding number increase command including information related to the determination result is set (S16).

  When the second start port SW11c is on (S17; Yes), when the second special figure reservation number U2 is less than 4 (S18; Yes), the second special figure reservation number U2 is added to U2 + 1 (S19). A jackpot determination value and a symbol determination value (second special figure determination information) are acquired and stored (S20), and then a pre-determination process (S21) is executed and the second special figure hold including information on the determination result A number increase command is set (S22). Note that the commands set in S16 and S22 and the commands set in other steps are transmitted to the effect control board 23 by the output process in S6 of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 29, in the special symbol process of S3, when the winning game flag (big hit game flag or small hit game flag) is not ON (that is, big hit game or small hit game is being executed) (S31; No), When the special symbol is not changing (S32; No), it is determined whether or not the second special figure holding number U2 is 1 or more (S33). If the determination in S32 is Yes, that is, if the special symbol is changing, the process proceeds to S42.

  If the determination in S33 is Yes, the second special figure hold number U2 is subtracted from U2-1 (S34). If the determination in S33 is No, it is determined whether the first special figure hold number U1 is 1 or more. (S35). If the determination in S35 is Yes, the first special figure hold number U1 is subtracted from U1-1 (S36), and if the determination in S35 is No, a customer waiting setting process (S46) is executed. After the execution of S34 or S36, the customer waiting flag is turned off (S37), the big hit determination process (S38) is executed, and then the variation pattern selection process (S39) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 30, in the big hit determination process of S38, first, a big hit determination value process (S51) is executed. Here, the digest priority is included in the special figure determination information stored in the special figure holding storage means 32. Whether or not the jackpot determination value of the special figure determination information corresponding to the number of special figure holds subtracted in S34 or S36 of FIG. 29 is the jackpot specific value as described with reference to FIG. It is determined whether or not it is a big hit (S52).

  If the determination in S52 is Yes, a symbol determination value process (S53) is executed. Here, for the special figure determination having the highest digestion priority among the special figure determination information stored in the special figure storage unit 32. Based on the symbol determination value of the information, as described with reference to FIG. 10 and the like, the jackpot symbol is selected and set from a plurality of types of jackpot symbols (S54). If the determination in S52 is No, it is determined whether or not the big hit determination value is a small hit specific value, thereby determining whether or not the big hit is determined (S55). If the determination in S55 is Yes, a small winning symbol is set (S56), and if the determination in S55 is No, a lost symbol is set (S57). The special figure determination information provided for the big hit determination process is erased (digested) from the special figure holding storage means 42.

  As shown in FIG. 29, after the big hit determination process of S38 is executed, in the fluctuation pattern selection process of S39, it is changed for the game effect from the kind of symbol set in S38 (S54, S56 or S57 of FIG. 30). A pattern (variation time) is selected and set. Thereafter, the first or second special symbol is started to change (S40), and a special symbol change start command including information on the type of the special symbol set in S38 and the change pattern (change time) set in S39 is set. (S41).

  Next, when the variation time set in S39 has elapsed (S42; Yes), the first or second special symbol is suspended (S43), where the symbol set in S38 is the first or second symbol. It is displayed on the special figure indicator 19a or 19b. Subsequently, a special figure change stop command is set (S44), and a stop process (S45) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 31, in the stop process of S45, when the short-time game flag is ON (S61; Yes), the short-time number J is subtracted from J-1 (S62), and when J = 0 (S63) ; Yes), the short-time game flag is reset to OFF (S64). Further, when the probability variation / latency probability game flag is ON (S65; Yes), the probability variation number X is subtracted from X-1 (S66), and when X = 0 (S67; Yes), the probability variation / latency probability game is determined. The flag is reset to OFF (S68). Here, when the time-short game flag is ON, the time-short game state is entered, when the probability-change game flag is ON, the probability-change game state is entered, and when the latent-game flag is ON, the latent-promise game state is entered. When the time reduction / probability change / latency probability game flags are all OFF, the normal gaming state is entered.

  Next, in the case of big hit (S69; Yes), the big hit game flag is set to ON (S70), the time reduction / probability change count J / X is set to 0 (S71), and the time reduction / probability change / latency probability game flag is OFF. On the other hand, in the case of small hit (S69; No, S73; Yes), the small hit game flag is set to ON (S74). After execution of S72 or S74, opening is started (S75), and an opening command is set (S76).

  After that, in the big prize opening process of S4, when the winning flag is ON, as explained with reference to FIG. 11, in the case of big winning, 16R long-term opening, 8R long-term opening, A big hit game that opens the big winning opening 13a is executed with any opening / closing pattern of 8R short-term opening, and in the case of a small hit, a small hit that opens the big winning opening 13a with an opening / closing pattern of 8R short-term opening A game is executed. Then, after executing the big hit game and the small hit game, the game state setting process is executed. After that, the winning game flag is reset to OFF.

  As shown in FIG. 32, in the game state setting process, when a small hit is made (S81; Yes), the process returns, and when a big hit is made by either of the big hit symbols F and G (S81; No, S82; Yes), the short-time game flag is set to ON (S83), and the short-time number J is set to 50 (S84). Although not shown in the figure, when the big hit symbol H is a normal big hit, the process returns without executing S83 and S84.

  On the other hand, when the probability variation big hit is made by any of the big hit symbols A to D (E) (S82; No, S85; Yes), the probability variation game flag is set to ON (S86). When it becomes (S85; No), the latent game flag is set to ON (S87), and after execution of S86 and S87, the probability variation number X is set to 10000 (S88).

  In addition, when the probability change big hit is made by the big hit symbol C, the probability variation game flag is set to ON, and the probability variation number X is set to 10000, and then the probability variation number X is reduced from 10000 to 50, although not shown in the stop processing. When subtraction is performed, that is, when the special figure variation count reaches 50 times, the probability variation game flag is reset to OFF, and instead, the latent probability game flag is set to ON.

  As shown in FIG. 33, in the gate SW process of S2, when the gate SW 12a is on (S91; Yes), and when the general figure reservation number G is less than 4 (S92; Yes), the general figure reservation number G is G + 1. Is added to (S93), a hit determination value (information for determining a common figure) is acquired and stored (S94), and a preliminary determination process (S95) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 34, in the normal symbol process of S3, if the auxiliary game flag is not ON (that is, the auxiliary game is being executed) (S101; No), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is changing (S102). . If the determination in S102 is No, and if the number of pending drawings G is 1 or more (S103; Yes), G is subtracted from G-1 (S104), as described with reference to FIGS. The hit determination process (S105), the stop symbol setting process (S106), and the variation time setting process (S107) are sequentially executed, and the normal symbol starts to vary (S108).

  Here, as the auxiliary game operation mode, in the normal game state and the latent game state, the low operation mode shown in FIG. 13 is set. In the hit determination process in S105, the winning probability is set to 1/10. In the change time setting process, the normal time change time is set to 12 seconds. Further, as the auxiliary game operation mode, the high operation mode shown in FIG. 13 is set in the probability variation game state and the short-time game state, and the winning determination probability is set to 10/10 in the hit determination process in S105, and the change in S107 In the time setting process, the usual figure change time is set to 0.5 seconds.

  Next, it is determined whether the game state is a normal game state or a latent game state (S109). If the determination in S109 is Yes, the normal symbol type including the normal symbol type set in S106 and the change time information set in S107 is included. A figure change start command is set (S110). If the determination in S102 is Yes, the determination in S109 is No, or after the execution of S110, it is determined whether or not the variation time set in S107 has elapsed (S111).

  If the determination in S111 is Yes, the normal symbol is fluctuated and stopped at the stop symbol set in S106 (S112), and then a normal symbol fluctuation stop command is set (S113). Then, when the winning is achieved (S114; Yes), the auxiliary game flag is set to ON (S115). Thereafter, in the electric-chu process of S4, when the auxiliary game flag is ON, an auxiliary game that opens the second start port 11a is executed. Here, the open / close pattern of the second start port 11a is 0.1 second × 1 time or 0.1 second × 1 time + 5. It is set to 6 seconds × 1 time, and in the high operation mode (probability game state, short time game state), the opening / closing pattern of the second start port 11a is set to 1.0 second × 6 times or 2.0 seconds × 3 times. After that, the auxiliary game flag is reset to OFF.

  As shown in FIG. 35, the timer interrupt process executed by the computer of the effect control board 23 is started every minute time (4 ms). In the timer interrupt process, command reception process (S201), effect button process (S202) ), Command transmission processing (S203) is sequentially executed.

  As shown in FIG. 36, in the command reception process of S201, it is determined whether or not a hold number increase command is received (S211). If the determination in S211 is Yes, a hold number addition process (S212) is executed, and a hold icon Processing (S213) is executed, and a pending number increase command is set (S214). In the computer of the production control board 23, the first and second special figure hold numbers are managed, and in S212, the first or second special figure hold number is 1 according to the type of the hold number increase command received in S211. Is added.

  In S213, whether or not to change the display form (display color) of the hold icon as a general prefetch effect based on the information related to the determination result by the prior determination means 34b obtained from the received hold increase command, The display form in the case of changing is determined, and in S214, a pending number increase command including the determination result in S213 is set. Note that the commands set in S214 and the commands set in other steps are transmitted to the image control board 24 and the lamp control board 25 by the command transmission processing in S203 of FIG.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a special figure change start command is received (S215). If the determination in S215 is Yes, a special figure effect selection process (S216) is executed. As shown in FIG. 37, in the special figure effect selection process of S216, the received special figure change start command is analyzed (S231), and the set effect mode (normal effect mode, time-short effect effect mode, probability change effect mode, special effect mode) Any one of the production modes) is referred to (S232), and the number-of-specials-holding number subtraction process is executed (S233).

  Next, based on the information on the special figure change start command analyzed in S231, the production mode referenced in S232, and the number of special figure reservations subtracted in S233, any of the multiple types of special figure production patterns shown in FIG. One is selected (S234), and a special figure production start command including information on the selected special figure production pattern is set (S235).

  As shown in FIG. 36, when a special figure change stop command is received (S217; Yes), a special figure effect end process (S218) is executed. As shown in FIG. 38, in the special figure production end process of S218, the received special figure fluctuation stop command is analyzed (S241), and the set production mode is referred to in the same manner as S232 (S242). Next, it is determined whether or not it is a hit (big hit / small hit) (S243). If the determination in S243 is Yes, the effect mode process (S244) is executed.

  In the effect mode process of S244, if the probability change big hit is set by any of the big hit symbols A to D (E), the probability change effect mode is set, and if the big hit symbol F or G is a normal big hit, the time is shortened. When the production mode is set and the normal big hit is made by the big hit symbol H, the normal production mode is set. A special effect mode is set when the big hit symbol E is a big hit and a small hit.

  Further, when the production mode other than the normal production mode is set, the mode continuation number M is set. Specifically, when the probability variation effect mode is set, the mode continuation number M is set to 10000, when the time reduction effect mode is set, the mode continuation number M is set to 50, and the special effect mode is set. 10000 or 50 is set in the mode continuation count M.

  If the determination in S243 is No, it is determined whether or not it is the normal performance mode (S245), and if the determination in S245 is No, the mode continuation count M is decremented by 1 (S246). Next, it is determined whether or not the mode continuation count M = 0 (S247). If the determination in S247 is Yes, the normal effect mode is set (S248). After execution of S244 or S248, or if the determination in S245 or S247 is No, a special drawing effect end command is set (S249), and the process returns.

  As shown in FIG. 36, when an opening command is received (S219), a winning effect selection process (S220) is executed. When an ending command is received (S221), an ending effect selection process (S222) is executed. Is done. Thereafter, the ordinary drawing effect / special drawing related effect process (S223) is executed, and the customer waiting command process (S224) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 39, in the ordinary drawing effect / special drawing related effect processing of S223, first, special drawing related effect pre-processing (S251) is executed. As shown in FIG. 40, in the special figure related effect pre-processing in S251, it is determined whether or not a special figure change start command is received (S261). If the determination in S261 is Yes, the special figure change start analyzed in S216 is performed. Information on the command is read (S262), and based on this information, it is determined whether or not the execution of the special figure related effect is permitted (S263).

  Here, when the normal effect mode is set in accordance with the stop symbol after the change of the special symbol (in the case of loss, the special symbol change pattern (that is, the loss I, II)), FIG. When a special drawing-related effect is permitted by the probability in the left column of the chart and the special effect mode is set, the execution of the special symbol-related effect is permitted by the probability in the right column of the diagram of FIG. If the determination in S263 is No, the process returns, and if the determination in S263 is Yes, that is, if execution of the special figure related effect is permitted, 1 is set in the special figure related effect execution permission flag FA (S264). ), Return.

  On the other hand, if the determination in S261 is No, it is determined whether or not a special figure fluctuation stop command has been received (S256). If the determination in S265 is No, the process returns. If the determination in S265 is Yes, it is determined whether or not the special figure related effect execution permission flag FA = 1 (S266). If the determination in S266 is No, the process returns. If the determination in S266 is Yes, the special figure related effect execution permission flag FA is set to 0 (S267), and the process returns.

  As shown in FIG. 39, after executing the special figure-related effect pre-processing in S251, it is determined whether or not a common figure change start command is received (S252), and if the determination in S252 is Yes, the normal gaming state or the latent game It is determined whether or not it is in a state (that is, a normal effect mode or a special effect mode) (S253). If the determination in S253 is No, the process returns. If the determination in S253 is Yes, an effect execution determination process (S254) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 41, in the effect execution determination process in S254, first, as described with reference to FIG. 18, the execution determination of the ordinary drawing effect is performed (S271). Here, when the normal effect mode is set, the ordinary drawing effect execution rate shown in the column [1] in FIG. 18 is set, and when the normal symbol type set in S106 is the winning symbol a, it is 0. / 10, in the case of the winning symbol b, it is determined that the normal symbol effect is to be executed with a probability of 10/10, and in the case of the lost symbol, with a probability of 1/10.

  Further, when the special effect mode is set, the common figure effect execution rate shown in the column [2] in FIG. 18 is set, and the normal symbol type set in S106 is the winning symbol a. In both the case of the symbol b and the case of the lost symbol, it is determined that the ordinary drawing effect is executed with a probability of 10/10, that is, the ordinary drawing effect is executed at 100% regardless of the type of the ordinary symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 41, next, when the ordinary drawing effect is not executed (S272; No), when returning and executing the ordinary drawing effect (S272; Yes), 1 is set to the ordinary drawing effect execution flag FB. (S273). Next, it is determined whether or not the special figure related effect execution permission flag FA = 1 (S274). If the determination in S274 is Yes, it is determined whether or not it is a special figure related effect startable period (S275). If the determination in S274 or S275 is No, the process returns.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 44, regarding the special figure related effect startable period, when the special figure related effect is started from that period, the period during which the special figure related effect ends during the change of the special symbol. Specifically, the special figure related effect startable period is set based on the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol, and the start time of the special figure related effect startable period is the special symbol It is set when the reach of the production symbol corresponding to the variation pattern occurs. As shown in FIG. 41, when the determination in S275 is Yes, it is determined that the special figure related effect execution is performed (S276), the special figure related effect execution flag FC is set to 1 (S277), and the process returns.

  As shown in FIG. 39, after execution of the effect execution determination process of S254, it is determined whether or not to execute the general drawing effect or the special drawing related effect (S255), and when the determination of S255 is No, that is, the normal drawing effect execution. If both the flag FB and the special figure related effect execution flag FC are 0, the process returns, and if the determination in S255 is Yes, that is, if at least the normal figure effect execution flag FB is 1, the process proceeds to S256.

  In S256, as described with reference to FIGS. 20 to 24, a notification symbol, a notification symbol string, and an effect pattern are selected. Here, in the case of FB = 1 and FC = 0, when the normal production mode is set, a notification pattern, a notification symbol string, and a production pattern for normal ordinary drawing production are selected, and the special production mode is set. If so, a notification symbol, a notification symbol string, and an effect pattern for special special drawing effects are selected.

  In addition, when FB = 1 and FC = 1, when the normal production mode is set, the notification pattern, the notification symbol string, and the production pattern for the normal special figure related production are selected, and the special production mode is set. If so, a notification pattern, a notification symbol string, and an effect pattern for special special figure related effects are selected. Thereafter, an effect start command including information on the notification symbol, notification symbol sequence, and effect pattern selected in S256 is set (S257), and the process returns.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 44, the ordinary drawing effect starts at any timing of (1) to (4) shown in the figure, regardless of the variation of the special symbol. On the other hand, for the special figure related effects, taking into account the special figure related effect startable period, for example, it starts from the timings (3) and (4) shown in the figure, but starts from the timings (1) and (2), for example. Not.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 39, when the determination in S252 is No, as shown in FIG. 42, first, it is determined whether or not a universal fluctuation stop command is received (S281). If the determination in S281 is No, the process returns. If the determination in S281 is Yes, the process proceeds to S282, and an effect execution determination process is performed in S282 to S285.

  In S282, it is determined whether or not the special figure effect execution flag FB = 1 and the special figure related effect execution flag FC = 0, that is, whether or not the normal figure effect is being executed. If the determination in S282 is Yes, It is determined whether or not the figure related effect execution permission flag FA = 1 (S283). If the determination in S283 is Yes, it is determined whether or not it is a period for which a special drawing related effect can be executed (S284).

  If the determination in S284 is Yes, it is determined that the special figure-related effect is executed (S285), and then, as described with reference to FIG. 21, a notification symbol for the special figure-related effect is selected (S286). On the other hand, if the determination in S282 is No, it is determined whether or not the general drawing effect execution flag FB = 1 and the special figure related effect execution flag FC = 1, that is, whether or not the special figure related effect is being executed (S287). ) If the determination in S287 is No, the process returns.

  If the determination in S283 or S284 is No, or after the execution of S286, or if the determination in S287 is Yes, then an effect end command is set (S288). However, in S288, after the execution of S286, an effect end command including the information of the notification symbol selected in S286 is set. Then, 0 is set to the ordinary drawing effect execution flag FB and the special figure related effect execution flag FC (S289), and the process returns.

  As shown in FIG. 43, the computer of the image control board 24 executes a notification symbol display control process. In this process, first, it is determined whether or not an effect start command is received (S291), and the determination in S291 is Yes. Then, the effect start command is analyzed (S292). For example, as shown in FIG. 25, the notification symbol sequence is displayed on the first display of the image display 16 with the variation pattern specified by the effect start command. The display is changed in the area 16a (S293), and the process returns.

  On the other hand, if the determination in S291 is No, it is determined whether or not an effect end command is received (S294). If the determination in S294 is No, the process returns. If the determination in S294 is Yes, it is next determined whether or not the ordinary drawing effect is being executed (S295). If the determination in S295 is Yes, the effect end command received in S294 is analyzed (S296). It is determined whether or not there is information on the notification symbol in the effect end command (S297).

  When the determination in S297 is No, the notification symbol (“◯” or the like) designated by the effect start command received in S291 is stopped and displayed in the first display area 16a of the image display 16 (S298), and the process returns. If the determination in S297 is Yes, the notification symbol (such as “Intense heat”) designated by the effect hunting command received in S294 is stopped and displayed in the first display area 16a of the image display 16 (S299), and the process returns. . In this case, after the notification symbol (“◯” or the like) for the general drawing effect is stopped and displayed, the notification symbol for the special drawing related effect (“hot heat” or the like) is stopped and displayed.

  On the other hand, if the determination in S295 is No, it is determined whether or not a special figure related effect is being executed (S300). If the determination in S300 is No, the process returns. If the determination in S300 is Yes, the notification symbol (such as “hot heat”) designated by the effect start command received in S291 is stopped and displayed in the first display area 16a of the image display 16 (S301). To return.

According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, the following operations and effects are achieved.
In the normal game state or the latent game state, the player operates the firing handle 7 so that the game ball falls on the left side of the center accessory 15 in order to win the game ball in the first starting port 10. Then, so-called left-handed to fire the game ball. In other words, the first starting port 10 can be aimed by left-handed, and when the first special figure holding number is less than 4, when the game ball wins the first starting port 10, the first special figure determination information is displayed. It is stored in the figure hold storage means 32. The left gate 12 can also be aimed by left-handed, and when the number of holdings of the usual figure is less than 4, when the game ball passes the left gate 12, information for determining the usual figure is stored in the ordinary figure holding storage means 42. The

  In the case where the information for determining the normal figure is stored in the general figure holding storage means 42, the information for determining the normal figure is sequentially digested every time the change of the normal symbol is performed and the winning lottery is performed, and the winning lottery is won in the winning lottery Then, after the winning symbol as a normal symbol stops fluctuating, an auxiliary game is generated in which the second start port 11a is opened. In the normal game state or the latent game state, the low operation mode shown in FIG. 13 is set as an auxiliary game operation mode, and the normal symbol is changed and stopped after 12 seconds. Win. When winning in the winning lottery, as shown in FIG. 14, the winning symbol a is selected at a rate of 9/10 (9/100 in total), and the winning symbol b is 1/10 (total). 1/100).

  As shown in FIG. 14, when the winning symbol a is stopped and displayed in the normal game state or the latent game state, the first auxiliary game is generated in which the second start port 11a opens for a short period of 0.1 second × 1 time. When the winning symbol b is stopped and displayed, a second auxiliary game is generated in which the second start port 11a opens for a long time of 0.1 second × 1 time + 5.6 seconds × 1 time. The player can aim at the second start opening 11a that is opened by left-handed, and therefore, when the second start opening 11a is opened for a short time, the player almost expects winning of the game ball to the second start opening 11a. However, when the second start port 11a is opened for a long time, it is possible to expect several game balls to win the second start port 11a. When the second special figure holding number is less than 4, and the game ball wins the second starting port 11a, the second special figure determination information is stored in the special figure holding storage means 32.

  When the special figure determination information is stored in the special figure storage unit 32, the special figure determination information is sequentially digested every time the special symbol starts to be changed, and a big hit lottery is performed. When both the first and second special figure determination information are stored in the means 32, the second special figure determination information is digested in preference to the first special figure determination information. The second special figure determination information is digested in the order of acquisition. When winning in the big hit lottery, a big hit game in which the big winning opening 13a is opened after the change of the big hit symbol as a special symbol is stopped. The player can aim the open prize opening 13a by operating the launch handle 7 so as to fire the game ball so that the game ball falls on the right side of the center actor 15 and so on.

  When winning in the big hit lottery, one of a plurality of types of big hit symbols is selected, the selected big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, and a big hit game is generated. Depending on the type of jackpot symbol, one of 16R long-term opening, 8R long-term opening, and 8R short-term opening is selected and executed as the opening / closing pattern of the big winning opening 13a during the jackpot game. When the player makes a right strike, for example, about 2000 game balls can be acquired in the 16R long-term release, and for example, about 1000 game balls can be acquired in the 8R long-term release. However, in the 8R short-term release, even if the player makes a right strike, almost no game balls can be acquired.

  After the big hit game, when the normal game state or the latent game state is set, as described above, the player makes a left turn to win the game ball at the first starting port 10, but the short-time game state or When the probability variation gaming state is set, the player makes a right turn to win the game ball in the second starting port 11a. It is also possible to aim the right gate 12 by hitting the second starting port 11a, and when the number of reserved figures is less than 4, when the game ball passes the right gate 12, the information for determining the usual figure is Stored in the hold storage means 42.

  In the short-time game state or the probable game state, the high operation mode shown in FIG. 13 is set as the auxiliary game operation mode, and the normal symbol is changed and stopped after 0.5 seconds. Win. When winning in the winning lottery, as in the case where the low operation mode is set as the auxiliary game operation mode (that is, regardless of the auxiliary game operation mode), as shown in FIG. Symbol a is selected at a rate of 9/10 (total 90/100), and winning symbol b is selected at a rate of 1/10 (total 10/100).

  As shown in FIG. 14, when the winning symbol a is stopped and displayed in the short-time game state or the probability variation game state, the second auxiliary game in which the second start port 11a is opened for a long time of 1.0 second × 6 times occurs. When the winning symbol b is stopped and displayed, a second auxiliary game is generated in which the second start port 11a is opened for a long time of 2.0 seconds × 3 times. The player can aim at the second start opening 11a that is opened by right-handed hitting, and if the winning lottery wins, the second start opening 11a is opened for a long period of time, so several pieces to the second start opening 11a You can expect to win a game ball. As a result, the game balls win one after another to the second start port 11a and the second special figure determination information is stored in the special figure holding storage unit 32 to the extent that the player maintains the game balls owned by the player. Preferential digestion of the special figure determination information is continuously performed.

  By the way, in the short-time gaming state or the probability-changing gaming state, the usual figure effect is not executed, but in the normal gaming state or the latent probability gaming state, the usual figure effect may not be executed or may be executed. Therefore, in the normal gaming state or the latent probability gaming state, the special figure is determined based on the determination result by the universal figure determination means 44 (normal figure change time determination means 44a) and the effect mode set by the effect mode setting means 61. The ordinary drawing execution determination unit 63a determines whether or not the effect executing unit 64 performs the ordinary drawing effect.

  Regarding the probability of determining that the normal drawing effect is to be performed when the normal effect mode is set, as shown in the column [1] in FIG. 18, when the winning symbol a is selected by winning the winning lottery. 0/10, set to 10/10 when the winning symbol b is selected by winning the winning lottery, and 1/10 when the winning symbol is selected by winning the winning lottery. That is, the ordinary drawing effect is not performed every time the normal symbol changes, but only when the long-term opening of the second starting port 11a can be expected. That is, the player can expect the occurrence of an auxiliary game in which the second start port 11a is opened for a long time when the ordinary drawing effect is performed, and therefore, the effect of the ordinary drawing effect can be enhanced. .

  In the normal drawing effect when the normal effect mode is set, specifically, from the plurality of symbols in the seven types of notification symbols shown in FIG. The notification symbol string (for example, any one of (1) to (6) in FIG. 22) is displayed in a scrolling manner as shown in FIG. 25 (1), and then wins in the winning lottery to win the winning symbol b. When the selection is set, the notification symbol “◯” is stopped and displayed, and when the winning lottery is lost, the notification symbol “X” is stopped and displayed.

  On the other hand, as to the probability of determining that the general drawing effect is to be performed when the special effect mode is set, as shown in the column [2] in FIG. 18, the winning symbol a is selected by winning the winning lottery. If the winning symbol b is selected and the winning symbol b is selected, or if the winning symbol is lost and the lost symbol is selected, all are set to 10/10, and each time the normal symbol changes, the normal drawing (Or special drawing related effects) is performed.

  In the special drawing effect when the special effect mode is set, specifically, the first display area 16a of the image display 16 is displayed with a plurality of symbols in the seven types of notification symbols shown in FIG. The notification symbol sequence (for example, any one of (1) to (6) in FIG. 23) is displayed by variability by vertical scrolling as shown in FIG. 25 (2). When it is selected and set, the notification symbol “!” Is stopped and displayed, and when it is lost in the winning lottery, the notification symbol “?” Is stopped and displayed.

Here, when the big hit symbol E or H or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, and after the 8R short-term opening of the big winning opening 13a, the low operation mode is set as the auxiliary game operation mode, or the big hit symbol C or F is stopped. is displayed, after 8R prolonged opening of the special winning hole 13a, first, the high operating mode is set as the auxiliary game operating mode, then, in JP diagram fluctuation count reaches 50 times, low as auxiliary game operating mode When the operation mode is set, that is, when the latent game state is set, or when there is a possibility that the latent game state is set, the special effect mode is set as the effect mode.

  Then, when the latent game state is set, the jackpot winning probability (10/320) is relatively high, and it is further determined that the jackpot game will be triggered by the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 11a. In this case, since it is more likely to be advantageous to the player than the case where it is determined that the big hit game is performed with the winning of the game ball at the first start port 10, the game ball is placed in the second start port 11a. Although it is difficult to win a prize, the value of receiving a determination as to whether or not to play a big hit game by winning a game ball at the second start port 11a (that is, a big hit lottery) is very high.

Therefore, as described above, when the special effect mode is set, the ordinary effect that suggests that the auxiliary game is performed with a higher probability than when the special effect mode is not set is performed, In addition, when the special effect mode is set and when the special effect mode is not set, a general-purpose effect that suggests that an auxiliary game is performed in different game effect modes is performed, so that In addition to the expectation that the game state is set, this ordinary drawing effect can enhance the effect of the special effect mode.

  On the other hand, a special figure-related effect related to the effect based on the determination result of whether or not to perform the big hit game is configured to be executed using the ordinary drawing effect. Therefore, based on the determination result by the special figure determination means 34 (the special figure change time determination means 34a) on the assumption that the general drawing effect execution determination means 63a determines that the general drawing effect will be performed, the special effect execution means 64 (specific special effect execution means 64c) determines whether or not special figure related effect execution determination means 63b.

  Regarding the probability of determining that a special figure related effect is to be performed, if the special figure determining means 34 determines that a big hit game is to be performed, the special figure determining means 34 performs a big hit game according to the type of the selected big hit symbol. If it is determined that the special effect mode is set, the probability shown in the left column of FIG. 19 is set when the normal effect mode is set for each type of special figure variation pattern (that is, the loss I, II), and the special effect mode is set. 19 is set to the probability shown in the right column of FIG.

  Specifically, in the special figure-related effect when the normal effect mode is set, a plurality of symbols among the seven types of notification symbols shown in FIG. 20 (1) are displayed in the first display area 16a of the image display device 16. The notification symbol string (for example, any one of (1) to (6) in FIG. 22) is displayed in a scrolling manner as shown in FIG. 26 (1), and then the selected notification symbol is stopped and displayed. The

  Also, in the special figure related effects when the special effect mode is set, specifically, in the first display area 16a of the image display 16 among the seven types of notification symbols shown in FIG. A notification symbol sequence consisting of a plurality of symbols (for example, any one of (1) to (6) in FIG. 23) is variably displayed by vertical scrolling as shown in FIG. 26 (2), and then the selected notification symbol is stopped. Is displayed. In this way, since the special drawing related effects are displayed using the ordinary drawing effects, the effect of the effects can be enhanced.

  In other words, when the special effect mode is set, a special drawing related effect suggesting that the special effect is performed with a higher probability than when the special effect mode is not set is performed. With the special figure related effects, the special figure related effects suggesting that the special game is performed in different game effect modes are performed when the special effect mode is not set. The production effect in the special production mode can be further enhanced.

  Since the execution rate of special figure-related effects at the time of selecting Loss II is 5% in the normal effect mode and 50% in the special effect mode (see FIG. 19), the special effect mode is set. It is possible to execute a special drawing related effect with a higher probability than when the special effect mode is not set, and to enable a general drawing effect with a higher probability.

In addition, it can comprise as follows.
In the effect execution means 60, the ordinary drawing effect execution determining means 63a receives the determination result by the ordinary figure predetermining means 44b, determines whether or not to execute the prefetched ordinary figure effect as the ordinary figure effect, and performs the prefetched ordinary figure effect. If it is determined to be performed, a pre-reading general drawing effect is performed at a predetermined timing until the information for determining the general chart that is the determination target is digested. For example, this pre-reading ordinary drawing effect is an effect in which the predetermined figure blinks several times in a state where the predetermined figure which is not a roulette or a pattern shown in FIG. 25 or the like is displayed in the first display area 16a of the image display 16. To do. The pre-reading ordinary drawing effect is configured to be executed with a higher probability than when the special effect mode is not set.

  Further, in the effect executing means 60, the special figure related effect execution determining means 63b receives the determination result by the special figure pre-determining means 34b, and determines whether or not to execute the prefetched special figure related effect as the special figure related effect. When it is determined that the prefetch special figure related effect is to be performed, the prefetch special figure related effect is performed at a predetermined timing until the special figure determination information as the determination target is digested. The prefetched special figure related effects are configured to be executed with higher probability than when the special effect mode is not set.

  In addition, various modifications can be added and implemented without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, the probabilities shown in FIG. 9, FIG. 10, FIG. 14, FIG. 18, FIG. Various symbols other than the symbols shown in FIG. 20 can be applied to the notification symbols, and various symbol examples other than the symbol examples shown in FIGS. 22 and 23 can be applied to the notification symbols. It should be noted that the present invention can be applied to a variety of gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 4a Game area | region 10, 11a 1st, 2nd starting port 12 Gate 19a, 19b 1st, 2nd special figure display 19c Universal figure display 34 Special figure determination means 35 Special figure display control means 36 Special game Execution means 37 Probability state control means 44 Universal figure determination means 45 Universal figure display control means 46 Auxiliary game execution means 50 Game state control means 60 Effect execution means 61 Effect mode setting means 64 Special effect execution means 64a Fixed special effect execution means 64b Confirmed special performance execution means

Claims (1)

A variable start area that is provided in a game area where game balls can flow down and can be operated in a normal start area through which game balls can pass and a first state in which game balls are difficult to pass;
First determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game by passing a game ball through either the normal start area or the variable start area;
A first symbol display for stopping and displaying the first determination symbol indicating the determination result by the first determination unit after the symbols are variably displayed on the predetermined first symbol display unit based on the determination result by the first determination unit Control means;
Special game execution means for performing the special game after the first determination display is stopped by the first symbol display control means when the first determination means determines that the special game is to be performed;
A passing start area provided in the gaming area, through which gaming balls can pass;
Second determination means for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game by passing a game ball through the passage start area;
Based on the determination result by the second determination means, a second symbol display for stopping and displaying the second determination symbol indicating the determination result by the second determination means after the symbols are variably displayed on the predetermined second symbol display means Control means;
When it is determined by the second determination means that an auxiliary game is to be performed, the variable start area is operated to the second state for a predetermined time after the second determination display means is stopped and displayed by the second symbol display control means. Auxiliary game execution means for performing a first auxiliary game or a second auxiliary game that is operated in the second state for a time longer than the predetermined time;
The game can be controlled in a low probability state in which the probability of determining that the special game is to be executed by the first determination means is set to a predetermined probability or a high probability state in which the probability is set to be higher than the predetermined probability A probability state control means;
A game in a non-specific game state in which the second auxiliary game is played with a first probability by the auxiliary game execution means or a specific game state in which the second auxiliary game is played with a second probability higher than the first probability A game state control means capable of controlling
And an effect execution means for performing a game effect in a predetermined effect means,
The special game execution means includes
Perform any one of a plurality of special games with different degrees of advantage set in advance,
When it is determined by the first determination means that the special game is to be performed by passing the game ball through the variable start area, it is determined that the special game is to be performed by passing the game ball through the normal start area Perform the special game with a higher probability and a higher degree of advantage than the case,
The production execution means
When the game is controlled in the non-specific game state by the game state control means and the game is controlled in the low probability state by the probability state control means, a normal effect mode can be set, and When the game is controlled in the non-specific gaming state by the gaming state control means, and the game is controlled in either the low probability state or the high probability state by the probability state control means, the normal It is a special effect mode different from the effect mode, and it is possible to perform the game effect in the same effect mode regardless of whether the game is controlled in the low probability state or the high probability state by the probability state control means. Production mode setting means capable of setting a special production mode;
Mode effect executing means for performing a game effect according to the effect mode set by the effect mode setting means;
When the game effect according to any one of the normal effect mode and the special effect mode is being performed by the mode effect executing means, and the symbols are variably displayed by the first symbol display control means. And when the special game is performed based on the determination result by the first determination means and the determination result by the second determination means when the symbols are variably displayed by the second symbol display control means. and when either suggest that it has been determined, the special effect of performing aura effect suggesting that it is determined to perform the pre-Symbol second auxiliary game, the second auxiliary game is performed by the auxiliary game execution means, Special effect execution means that performs with a predetermined probability when the second auxiliary game is not performed by the auxiliary game execution means,
The special performance execution means
When the game effect according to the special effect mode is performed by the mode effect execution means and the second auxiliary game is not performed by the auxiliary game execution means, the game effect according to the normal effect mode is performed and Performing the special effect with a higher probability than when the second auxiliary game is not performed by the auxiliary game executing means;
A gaming machine characterized by that.