JP5588552B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  In recent years, in the mainstream pachinko machines, the big hit determination value and the symbol determination value, which are information for determining the special figure, are acquired on the condition that the game ball has won the first starting port or the second opening type opening and closing, It is determined whether or not to play the big hit game based on the big hit determination value, and the special symbol indicating the determination result is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display after the symbol variation is displayed. Regarding the probability of winning a big hit game, that is, the probability of winning in the big hit lottery, either a low probability (for example, about 1/300) or a high probability (for example, about 1/30) depends on the gaming state. Is set.

  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. With regard to the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display, based on the jackpot determination value determined to play the jackpot game and the pair symbol determination value, a plurality of types of jackpot symbols including the probability variation jackpot symbol and the normal jackpot symbol Any one of them is selected. The acquired special figure determination information is temporarily stored in the special figure hold storage unit, and the special figure determination information is used for the determination in sequence every time the special symbol change in the special figure display starts. Digested from the department.

  On the other hand, a hit determination value, which is information for determining a normal game, is acquired on the condition that the game ball has passed through the gate, and it is determined whether or not an auxiliary game is to be performed based on the hit determination value. The symbol is stopped and displayed after the symbol variation is displayed on the normal symbol 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. . The acquired general map determination information is temporarily stored in the general map hold storage unit, and the general map determination information is sequentially used for the above determination every time the normal symbol changes on the general map display. Digested from the department.

  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 a low operation mode (such as a normal game state) 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 is uniformly a prize of game balls to the second start port 11a For example, in a model that can only be expected to be released for a short time of about 0.1 seconds, the advantage is almost the same regardless of whether auxiliary games are performed or not, so not only for game play but for each variation of normal symbols The production effect by the usual drawing production performed every time 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 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 11a. We have put to practical use a pachinko gaming machine that can be expected to win several game balls, which may be open for a long time of about 3 to 6 seconds, for example. 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 to practical use by the applicant of the present application, the special special effect is performed only when the second start opening 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, when the low operation mode is set as the auxiliary game operation mode, the variation time of the normal symbol is relatively long, for example, 12 seconds, and the game ball is relatively easy to pass through the gate. When the player leaves the seat by resting on the toilet or stopping the game, even if the special ball is stopped, the normal symbol fluctuates, and there are several Since the information for determining ordinary symbols is stored, it often takes a relatively long time until all the variations of the normal symbols are completed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine that has been put into practical use by the applicant of the present application, a special special drawing is performed only when the second starting port can be expected to be opened for a long time. When the player is about to leave the seat, even if the special symbol is fluctuating and stopped, the normal symbol fluctuates. With the expectation of a long-term opening, it may not be possible to leave the seat until the special drawing special stage ends. In this case, since the gaze production that does not open the second start port for a long time is performed as a special special production, the player is confused by the gaze production.

  Specifically, the purpose of the present invention is to determine whether or not to perform a special special drawing, enhance the production effect by the special special drawing, and perform the special special drawing when the special symbol is not variably displayed. It is to provide a gaming machine that makes it difficult to determine.

  The present invention (game machine (1)) is provided in a game area (4a) where a game ball can flow down, and a variable start area where the game ball can operate in a first state in which it is difficult to pass and a second state in which it is easy to pass through. (11a), first determination means (34) for determining whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is performed by passing the game ball through the variable start area (11a), and the first determination means ( 34) After the symbols are variably displayed on the predetermined first symbol display means (19a, 19b) based on the determination result by 34), the first determination symbol indicating the determination result by the first determination means (34) is stopped and displayed. When the first symbol display control means (35) and the first determination means (34) determine that the special game is to be performed, the first symbol display control means (35) stops the first determination symbol. Special game execution means (36) for performing the special game after being displayed, and a start area provided in the game area (4a) through which a game ball can pass It is determined whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for operating the variable start area (11a) from the first state to the second state by passing a game ball through the area (12) and the start area (12). Based on the determination result of the second determination means (44) and the second determination means (44), the predetermined second symbol display means (19c) displays the symbols in a variable manner, and then the second determination means (44 ), The second symbol display control means (45) for stopping and displaying the second judgment symbol indicating the judgment result, and the second symbol display when the second judgment means (44) determines that the auxiliary game is to be performed. An auxiliary game executing means (46) for performing the auxiliary game after the second determination symbol is stopped and displayed by the control means (45), and an effect executing means (60) for performing a game effect, the effect executing means ( 60) indicates that the auxiliary game is determined to be performed based on the determination result by the second determination means (44). An effect execution determining means (62) for determining whether or not to perform a special effect, and a special effect executing means for performing a special effect when the effect execution determining means (62) determines that the special effect is to be performed ( 62), and the execution execution determination means (62) plays the auxiliary game by the second determination means (44) when the symbols are variably displayed by the first symbol display control means (35). When it is not determined that the auxiliary game is to be performed, the second determination unit (44) does not determine that the auxiliary game is to be performed when the symbol is not variably displayed by the first symbol display control unit (35). It is determined that the special effect is performed with high probability, and the special effect execution means (63) is determined to perform the auxiliary game when the second determination means (44) determines that the auxiliary game is performed. A first special effect indicating that the second determination means (44) Wherein when it is not determined to perform the auxiliary game is characterized by performing a second special effect indicating that it is not determined that performing the auxiliary game Ri.

  According to the present invention (gaming machine), it is determined whether or not to perform a special effect based on the determination of whether or not to perform an auxiliary game, the effect of the special effect is enhanced, and the first symbol is not variably displayed. In some cases, it may be difficult to determine that the special performance is performed, so that the player can easily leave the seat.

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 opening / closing pattern of the 2nd start port during auxiliary game execution. It is a table | surface which shows multiple types of game states, and those setting content. It is a chart regarding a normal / low-precision effect execution determination table. It is a chart regarding a normal / high-definition effect execution determination table. It is a chart showing a special figure related effect 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. It is a table | surface which shows multiple types of common figure effect variation patterns. It is a figure which shows the usual figure special effect etc. which were displayed on the image display. It is a figure which shows the special drawing related 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 / special drawing related effect process. It is a flowchart of a special figure stop time measurement 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 latter half of the special figure / 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, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, an open / close frame 2 is attached to an outer frame (not shown) attached to the island structure of the game hall so that the open / close frame 2 can be opened and closed. Is installed so that it can be 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 number of obstacle nails (not shown), a first start port 10, an openable second start port 11 a (variable start area). A start opening device 11 having a pair, a gate 12 (starting region), a large winning opening device 13 having an openable large winning opening 13a, and a plurality of general winning openings 14 are arranged as shown in FIG. Is provided. 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 an image display 16 (informing symbol display means capable of displaying an informing symbol described later) and a movable accessory device 17 are provided on the center accessory 15. ing. 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 displays a game effect that produces a big hit lottery. In the game effect, a plurality of effect symbols (predetermined game symbols) are displayed so as to stop after fluctuation, and other than the plurality of effect symbols Video 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). A 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 22. 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 determination value (big hit counter value), which is a so-called hard random number having a 16-bit configuration, every minute time (0.1 μs) within the setting range (0 to 65535). A special figure determination value (special figure counter value), which is a so-called soft random number having an 8-bit configuration, is sequentially updated every minute time (4 ms) within a setting range (0 to 199).

  The special figure acquisition means 31 is a special figure counter means at the time of winning the game ball by winning the game ball at the first starting port 10 (passing through the first starting area) when the first special figure holding number is less than 4. The jackpot determination value and the special figure determination value updated at 30 are acquired, and these both determination values are paired and become the first special figure determination information. Further, the special figure acquisition means 31 receives a special figure when winning the game ball by winning the game ball at the second starting port 11a (passing through the second starting area) when the second special figure holding number is less than four. The jackpot determination value and the special figure determination value updated by the counter means 30 are acquired, and these both determination values are paired and become the second special figure determination information.

  The special figure reservation storage means 32 is constituted by a computer RAM. In the first storage means 32a of the special figure holding storage means 32, the game ball wins the first start opening 10 when the special symbols are displayed in a variable manner on the special view indicators 19a and 19b (the first start opening 10 is set). If the game ball wins the first start opening 10 even when the special symbol is not variably displayed, the first special figure determination information acquired by the special figure acquisition means 31 is temporarily stored. The first storage means 32a is provided with four first storage units 1 to 4 (see FIGS. 5 to 8) that can store a maximum of four pieces of first special figure determination information.

  In addition, in the second storage means 32b of the special figure holding storage means 32, when the special symbol is variably displayed on the special figure indicators 19a and 19b, the game ball wins the second start opening 11a (second start opening). 11a), or when the game ball wins the second starting port 11a even when the special symbol is not variably displayed, the second special figure determination information acquired once by the special figure acquisition means 31 The second storage means 32b is provided with four second storage units 1 to 4 (see FIGS. 5 to 8) that can store up to four 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). 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 (seven types of jackpot symbols AG 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 the low probability table, if the big hit judgment value matches any of the big hit specific values (3, 247,...) At a rate of about 1/320, it is determined that the big hit game is performed, and the high probability table is set. When using, if the big hit determination value matches one of the big hit specific values (3, 7,...) At a rate of about 10/320, it is determined that the big hit game will be played, and the low accuracy table and the high accuracy table Regardless of which is used, if the big hit determination value coincides with any of the small hit specific values (4, 44,...) At a rate 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 G is set so as to be different between the case where the first symbol selection table is used and the case where 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 to play a big hit game, any one of the selected big hit symbols A to G is stopped and displayed, and when it is determined to play 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 of the big winning opening 13a during the big hit game is set as shown according to the type of the big hit symbol, and the opening / closing pattern of the big winning opening 13a during the small hit game is: It is set similarly to the open / close patterns corresponding to the big hit symbols C, D, F and G.

  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 big prize opening 13a is opened and closed over 8R, and each round is ended when an 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.

  The usual counter means 40 sequentially updates the hit judgment value (hit counter value), which is a soft random number of 8 bits, every minute time (4 ms) within the set range (0 to 199), and has an 8 bit structure. The so-called soft random number, the common figure determination value (common figure counter value), is sequentially updated every minute time (4 ms) within the set range (0 to 9).

  The base chart acquisition means 41 is a hit determination updated by the base chart counter means 40 when the game ball passes through the gate 12 (the base chart start area) when the number of base chart holds is less than four. A value and a common figure determination value are acquired, and both of these determination values are paired as general figure determination information.

  The ordinary map storage means 42 is constituted by a computer RAM. In the general figure hold memory 42, the game ball passes through the gate 12 when the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner on the general indicator 19c, or even when the normal symbol is not displayed in a variable manner. Is temporarily stored, the general map determination information acquired by the general map acquisition means 41 is temporarily stored, and in the general map hold memory 42, up to four general map determination information can be stored. 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 to play an auxiliary game. 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 (ordinary drawing 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 being stopped and displayed on the normal display 19c, an auxiliary game is performed in which the second starting port 11a is operated from the closed state to the open state to be opened.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the auxiliary game setting means 47 has a low operation mode in which it is difficult to operate the second start port 11a in the open state, and a high level that is easy to operate the second start port 11a in the open state. Set one of the operation modes.

  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 the auxiliary game is set to 1.0 second × 3 times or 5.8 seconds × 1 time. . 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 / closed 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 C 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 special variation game state is set until the number of special symbol changes (special figure change frequency) on the special figure indicators 19a and 19b reaches the first set number (10000). Transition to gaming state. When the big hit symbol D is stopped and displayed on the special figure indicators 19a and 19b, after the big hit game is executed, until the special figure variation number reaches the first set number of times from the end of the big hit game, the latent probability gaming state (Or probability change gaming state) is set, and when the first set number of times is reached, the normal gaming state is entered.

  In addition, when either of the big hit symbols E and F is stopped and displayed on the special figure indicators 19a and 19b, the gaming state control means 50 has the second special figure variation frequency from the end of the big hit game after the big hit game is executed. The short-time gaming state is set until the set number of times (100 times) is reached, and when the second set number of times is reached, the normal gaming state is entered. When the big hit symbol G is stopped and displayed on the special figure indicators 19a and 19b, after the big hit game is executed, the normal game state is set from the end of the big hit game. Even if the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicators 19a and 19b, the gaming state is not changed.

  Here, the normal game state and the latent game state correspond to a non-specific game state in which 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). The gaming state and the probability-changing gaming state correspond to a specific gaming state in which the second starting port 11b can be easily operated in the open state (that is, the high operation mode is set as the auxiliary gaming operation mode). The game is controlled in a non-specific game state or a specific game state.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 4, the performance control board 23, the image control board 24, and the lamp control board 25 are configured by an effect execution means 60 that performs a game effect using the effect equipment 65. 60 includes the plurality of means 61 to 63 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.

  This effect executing means 60 performs special figure game effects mainly on display on the image display 16 and outputs sound and light when special symbols are displayed in a variable manner on the special figure indicators 19a and 19b. The determination result corresponding to the special symbol that is finally stopped and displayed together with the degree of expectation that the jackpot game is played (the degree of jackpot expectation) is notified by the special figure game effect. In addition, when the normal symbol is variably displayed on the general symbol display 19c, the determination result corresponding to the normal symbol which is finally stopped and displayed is mainly displayed on the image display 16 as a general graphic game effect. Is notified.

  The special figure effect executing means 61 causes the effect device 65 to execute the special figure game effect. At this time, in the special figure effect executing means 61, the game symbol display control means 61 a performs the special symbol display by the special figure display control means 35. An effect design corresponding to the variable display is displayed in the second display area 16b of the image display 16. Here, after a plurality of effect symbols fluctuate, stop at the symbol corresponding to the special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicators 19a and 19b (that is, the first determination symbol that is the determination result by the special symbol determination means 34). In this way, the image is displayed in the second display area 16b of the image display 16.

  The effect execution determination means 62 is based on the determination result by the general figure determination means 44 when the game is being controlled by the game state control means 50 in the normal game state or in the latent game state (non-specific game state). It is determined whether or not a special effect (a general game effect) is to be performed, and the special effect executing means 63 performs a general special effect when the effect execution determining means 62 determines that a special effect is to be performed.

  As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the effect execution determination means 62 has a predetermined probability P ([1] in FIGS. 16 and 17) when the special symbol display control means 35 is variably displayed. A low probability PL lower than a predetermined probability P when the special symbol display control means 35 does not display the special symbol in a variable manner. (Refer to the column [2] in FIG. 16), or second effect execution determination means for determining that the normal special effect is performed with a high probability PH higher than the predetermined probability P (refer to the column [3] in FIG. 17). 62b.

  Specifically, as shown in the column [1] in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17, the first effect execution determination unit 62a performs second display change determination unit 44a when the special symbol is variably displayed. A probability of 10/10 if the winning symbol b is selected as a specific auxiliary game in which the start port 11a operates with a predetermined action, and it is determined that a long-term release of 0.1 seconds × 1 time + 5.6 seconds × 1 time is performed. It is determined that a special special drawing will be performed. For example, this probability 10/10 corresponds to the first probability P1.

  When the special symbol is variably displayed and the normal symbol variation determination unit 44a determines that the specific auxiliary game is not performed, the symbol a is selected and the auxiliary game is 0.1 seconds × 1. If it is determined that the short-term opening will be performed once, it will be determined that the special drawing special performance will be performed with a probability of 0/10, and if it is determined that the losing symbol is selected and no auxiliary game will be performed, 1/10 It is determined that the special drawing special performance will be performed with the probability of. For example, this probability 1/10 corresponds to the second probability P2.

  Specifically, as shown in the column [2] in FIG. 16, the second effect execution determination unit 62b performs the specific assistance by the normal pattern change time determination unit 44a when the special symbol is not variably displayed. If it is determined to play a game (long-term release of 0.1 seconds x 1 time + 5.6 seconds x 1 time when the winning symbol b is selected), it is determined that the special drawing special effect will be performed with a probability of 0/10.

  Further, when the special symbol is not variably displayed and the special symbol variation determination unit 44a determines that the specific auxiliary game is not to be performed, the symbol a is selected and the auxiliary game is 0.1 seconds × Even if it is determined that one short-term opening is to be performed, or if it is determined that a lost symbol is selected and no auxiliary game is to be performed, it is determined that a normal special effect will be performed with a probability of 0/10. For example, this probability 0/10 corresponds to a third probability P3 that is lower than the second probability (1/10).

  Alternatively, as shown in the column [3] in FIG. 17, the second effect execution determination unit 62b is specifically configured to perform the specific change by the normal pattern variation determination unit 44a when the special symbol is not variably displayed. When it is determined that an auxiliary game (per symbol b is selected and the long-term release of 0.1 seconds × 1 time + 5.6 seconds × 1 time) is performed, it is determined that the special drawing special effect is performed with a probability of 10/10.

  Further, when the special symbol is not variably displayed and the normal symbol variation determination unit 44a determines that the specific auxiliary game is not to be performed, the symbol a is selected and the auxiliary game is 0.1 seconds × 1. Even if it is determined that the short-term opening is performed, and it is determined that the lost symbol is selected and the auxiliary game is not performed, it is determined that the special drawing special effect is performed with a probability of 10/10.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the second effect execution determination unit 62b includes a measuring unit 62b1 that measures a time t when the special symbol is not variably displayed after the special symbol is stopped and displayed by the special symbol display control unit 35. It is determined that the special drawing special effect will be performed at the low probability PL (in the column [2] in FIG. 16) until a predetermined time T (for example, T = 20 seconds) is measured by the measuring unit 62b1, and measurement is performed. It is determined that the special drawing special effect is performed with the high probability PH (in the column [3] in FIG. 17) on condition that the measurement is performed for a predetermined time T by the means 61b1.

  If the performance execution determining means 62 further determines that the special drawing special effect is to be performed, it is a determination result by the special figure determining means 34 (special figure fluctuation time determining means 34a), and a determination relating to the current special symbol fluctuation. There is special figure related effect execution determination means 62c for determining whether or not to perform a special figure related effect (related to the special figure game effect) based on the result.

  The special figure related effect execution determination means 62c basically determines whether or not to perform the special figure related effect at the start of the special figure special effect by the special effect execution means 63 and at the end of the special figure special effect. Do both. However, if it is determined that a special figure-related effect is to be performed at the start of the special figure special effect, the same determination at the end of the general figure special effect may be omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 18, when the special figure related effect execution determination means 62c is specifically determined to play the big hit game by the special figure determination means 34, the special figure related effect execution determination means 62c is set according to the type of the selected big hit symbol. When it is determined that the special figure-related effect is performed at the selection rate (60%, 50%, 40%, or 0%), and the special figure determination unit 34 determines that the big hit game is not performed (lost), It is determined that special drawing related effects will be performed at a selection rate (10%).

  Here, when the special figure determining means 34 determines that the big hit game is to be performed, the special figure effect executing means 61 basically selects and executes a special figure game effect having a relatively high jackpot expectation, Even when it is determined by the special figure determination means 34 that no big hit game is to be performed, a special figure game effect having a relatively high jackpot expectation degree is selected and executed at a predetermined selection rate, so that the effect of the special figure game effect is achieved. Is increasing. Then, when the special figure determining means 34 determines that the big hit game is not to be performed, the special figure related effect execution determining means 62c selects a special figure game effect having a relatively high jackpot expectation by the special figure effect executing means 61. When executed, the ratio of determining that a special figure-related effect is to be performed is higher than when not.

  The special effect execution means 63, based on the determination result by the special figure determination means 34 (the special figure fluctuation time determination means 34a), one notification among a plurality of types of notification symbols (for example, six types of notification symbols shown in FIG. 19). It has the selection means 63a which selects a symbol, and the alerting symbol display control means 63b which displays the alerting symbol selected by the selecting means 63a on the image display 16.

  Specifically, the selection means 63a selects the lost symbol or the winning symbol a by the general figure determination means 44 (the normal time change determination means 44a) when it is determined by the effect execution determination means 62 that the special figure special effect will be performed. Is selected (that is, when the second start port 11a is not opened for a long time), the notification symbol “×” (corresponding to the second special effect) is selected, and the winning symbol b is selected (that is, the second start) When the mouth 11a is opened for a long time), the notification symbol “◯” (corresponding to the first special effect) is selected.

  In particular, in the selection means 63a, the specific selection means 63a1 performs a big hit game (special game) by the special figure display control means 35 when it is determined by the special figure related effect execution determination means 62c that the special figure related effect is to be performed. A judgment symbol (any one of the jackpot symbols A, B, C, E) indicating that it has been determined, or a judgment symbol (losing symbol) indicating that it has been determined that no jackpot game will be performed is displayed in a stopped manner. When the fluctuation display with a high jackpot expectation level is performed, a specific notification pattern (for example, “opportunity”, “rapid heat” “crash” “!” Shown in FIG. ! ”Is selected from four types of specific notification symbols.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the specific selection means 63a1 specifically selects the “opportunity”, “extreme heat”, “crash”, and “!!!!” by the special figure determination means 34 as shown in the figure. It is set differently depending on the type of the determined symbol. For example, when “!!” is selected, it is determined that the special symbol determining means 34 has determined that it is a big hit symbol A, and when “crash” is selected, the special symbol determining means 34 determines the big hit. It is determined that the pattern C is determined.

  The notification symbol display control unit 63b causes the image display 16 to display the notification symbol selected by the selection unit 63a. In this case, the notification symbol display control unit 63b includes a plurality of types of the variable display control unit 63b1 (see 6). The notification symbol sequence composed of a plurality of symbols (for example, four symbols) in the type is displayed in the first display area 16a of the image display 16 and then the notification symbol selected by the selection means 63a is stopped and displayed. FIG. 21 shows a specific example of a plurality of types of notification symbol sequences, and the variable display control means 63b1 selects a notification symbol sequence including the notification symbols selected by the selection unit 63a from the plurality of types of notification symbol sequences. Select and set to change display.

  Further, when the fluctuation display control means 63b1 determines that the special figure special effect is to be performed by the effect execution determination means 62, the determination result by the normal time fluctuation determination means 44a (or the notification symbol selected by the selection means 63a). Based on the above, any one of a plurality of types of ordinary drawing effect variation patterns (hit ordinary drawing effect variation patterns 1, 2,..., Lost ordinary drawing effect variation patterns 1, 2,...) Shown in FIG. Is selected, and the notification symbol sequence is variably displayed in the selected ordinary drawing effect variation pattern. When the winning symbol b is selected, the winning common symbol effect variation pattern is selected, and when the symbol other than the winning symbol b is selected, the lost ordinary symbol effect changing pattern is selected.

  Further, the fluctuation display control means 63b1 is selected by the determination result by the special figure fluctuation determination means 34a (or selected by the specific selection means 63a1 when it is determined that the special figure related effect execution determination means 62c performs the special figure related effect. Based on the specific notification symbol), any one of a plurality of types of special figure related effect fluctuation patterns (special figure related effect fluctuation patterns 1, 2,...) Shown in FIG. 22 is selected and selected. The notification symbol sequence is variably displayed in a special-graph related effect variation pattern. First, it is assumed that a notification pattern corresponding to a variation pattern is selected by selecting a variation pattern (a general-purpose effect variation pattern, a special figure-related effect variation pattern).

  In the special drawing special effect or the special figure related effect in the image display 16, specifically, as shown in FIG. 23 (1), the small roulette fluctuates in the first display area 16 a of the image display 16 due to the lateral rotation. As shown, the notification symbol sequence is variably displayed in the selected variation pattern, and finally the selected notification symbol is stopped and displayed. For example, in FIG. 23 (2), the notification symbol “◯” is stopped and displayed, and in FIG. 24 (1), the specific notification symbol “extreme heat” is stopped and displayed. In addition, when the notification symbol “○” is stopped and the auxiliary game is being performed, “Please aim the electric chew” is displayed together with the notification symbol “O” as shown in FIG. 23 (2). By this display, the player can know that a specific auxiliary game that is opened for a long time by the second starting port 11a is being performed, and is urged to launch a game ball aiming at the starting port 11a.

  By the way, the notification design display control means 63b displays a notification design that is not a specific notification design when a specific notification design is selected by the specific selection means 63a1, that is, when a special figure related effect is performed. A specific notification design is displayed on the image display 16 in a display mode different from that in the display mode, that is, in a display mode different from the display mode in the case where a special special effect is finally performed.

  Here, the variable display control means 63b displays the notification symbol in the first display area 16a of the image display 16 when a specific notification symbol is selected by the specific selection unit 63a1, that is, when a special figure-related effect is performed. After the column is displayed in a variable manner and after the specific symbol is stopped and displayed (for example, as shown in FIG. 24 (1), after the specific notification symbol “hot heat” is stopped and displayed), the specific symbol is displayed. It is moved to the second display area 16b of the image display 16 and displayed (for example, as shown in 24 (2), a specific notification symbol “extreme heat” is enlarged and displayed). At that time, a specific notification symbol (“hot heat”) is preferentially displayed on the front side of the image such as the effect symbol displayed in the second display area 16b (that is, the image such as the effect symbol is hidden). .

  Next, in order to achieve the functions of the means 30 to 37, 40 to 47, 50, and 60 to 63 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. 25, 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. 26, 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). 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. 27, 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), and 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. 28, 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 big hit determination value of the special figure determination information corresponding to the number of special figure holds subtracted in S34 or S36 of FIG. 27 is the big hit 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. 27, 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 type of the symbol set in S38 (S54 or S56 or S57 of FIG. 28). 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. 29, 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). 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 a big hit (S69; Yes), the big hit game flag is set 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 and S74, opening is started (S75), and an opening command is set (S76).

  Thereafter, in the big winning opening process of S4, when the winning flag is ON, as described with reference to FIG. 11, in the case of big winning, 16R long-term opening, 8R long-term opening, 8R depending on the type of big winning symbol A big hit game that opens the big winning opening 13a is executed with any opening / closing pattern of short-term opening, and in the case of a small hit, a small hit game that opens the big winning opening 13a with an opening / closing pattern of 8R short-term opening is executed Is done. 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. 30, in the gaming state setting process, when the small hit (S81; Yes), the process returns, and when the normal big hit (S81; No, S82; Yes), the short time gaming flag is set to ON (S83). ), 100 is set to the number of time reductions J (S84). When the probability variation big hit (S82; No, S85; Yes), the probability variation game flag is set to ON (S86), and when the potential probability big hit (S85; No), the latent probability game flag is set to ON (S87). After execution of S86 and S87, 10000 is set to the probability variation number X (S88).

  As shown in FIG. 31, in the gate SW process of S2, when the gate SW 12a is on (S91; Yes), and when the general figure hold number G is less than 4 (S92; Yes), the general figure hold 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. 32, in the normal symbol process of S3, when 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). If the winning is made (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, in the low operation mode (normal game state, latent game state), the opening / closing 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 change gaming state, short time gaming 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. 33, 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, a command reception process (S201) and an effect button process (S202). ), Command transmission processing (S203) is sequentially executed.

  As shown in FIG. 34, in the command reception process in 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 command set in S214 and the command set in other steps are transmitted to the image control board 24 and the lamp control board 25 by the command transmission process 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. In the special figure effect selection process of S216, although not shown, the received special figure change start command is analyzed, the mode flag is referred to, and the hold number subtraction process is executed. Then, based on the information of the analyzed special figure fluctuation start command, any one of a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation production patterns is selected, and the special figure fluctuation production start including the information of the selected special figure fluctuation production pattern is started. A command is set.

  Next, when a special figure change stop command is received (S217; Yes), a game effect end process (S218) is executed, and when an opening command is received (S219), a win effect selection process (S220). ) Is executed and an ending command is received (S221), an ending effect selection process (S222) is executed. Thereafter, the special drawing / special drawing related effect process (S223) is executed, and the customer waiting command process (S224) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 35, in the special figure special / special drawing related effect process of S223, first, a special figure stop time measurement process (S231) is executed. As shown in FIG. 36, in the special figure stop time measurement process of S231, it is first determined whether or not the special figure stop flag is OFF (S241). If the determination of S241 is Yes, then the special symbol changes. It is determined whether or not the operation has been stopped (S242). If the determination in S242 is No, the process returns. If the determination in S242 is Yes, it is determined whether the number of special figure reservations (both the first and second special figure reservation numbers) is 0 (S243).

  If the determination in S243 is No, the process returns. If the determination in S243 is Yes, the special figure stop flag is turned on (S244), and the measurement of the special figure stop time t is started from 0 (S245). To do. On the other hand, if the determination in S241 is No, it is determined whether or not the special symbol has started to change (S246). If the determination in S246 is No, the process returns. If the determination in S246 is Yes, the special figure stop flag is turned OFF (S247), the measurement of the special figure stop time t is terminated (S248), and the special figure stop time t is reset to 0 (S249). To return.

  As shown in FIG. 35, after executing the special figure stop time measuring process of S231, next, a special figure related effect preliminary process (S232) is executed. As shown in FIG. 37, in the special figure-related effect pre-processing of S232, it is first determined whether or not a special figure change start command is received (S251), and if the determination of S251 is Yes, the special figure analyzed in S216. Information on the change start command is read (S252). Based on this information, it is determined whether the stop symbol after the change of the special symbol is a jackpot symbol A, B, C, or F (S253). If the determination of S253 is No, the change pattern of the special symbol Is a specific loss special figure fluctuation pattern (S254).

  If the determination in S254 is No, the process returns. If the determination in S253 or S254 is Yes, the special figure related effect execution permission flag FA is set to 1 (S255), and the process returns. On the other hand, if the determination in S251 is No, it is determined whether or not a special figure fluctuation stop command is received (S256). If the determination in S256 is No, the process returns. If the determination in S256 is Yes, it is determined whether or not the special figure related effect execution permission flag FA = 1 (S257). If the determination in S257 is No, the process returns. If the determination in S257 is No, the special figure related effect execution permission flag FA is set to 0 (S258), and the process returns.

  As shown in FIG. 35, after executing the special figure-related effect pre-processing in S232, it is determined whether or not a common figure change start command is received (S233). If the determination in S233 is Yes, the normal gaming state or the latent game It is determined whether or not it is in a state (S234). If the determination in S234 is No, the process returns. If the determination in S234 is Yes, an effect execution determination process (S235) is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 38, in the effect execution determination process in S235, first, the execution determination for the special special effect is performed (S261) as described with reference to FIGS. Here, for the special symbol stop time t measured in S231, even if the special symbol is fluctuating, or even if the special symbol is fluctuating and stopped, if the number of special symbol hold is 1 or more, t = When the special symbol is fluctuated and the number of special symbol hold is 0, t> 0. Specifically, when t = 0, the performance execution rate shown in the column [1] in FIGS. 16 and 17 is set. If the normal symbol type set in S106 is a winning symbol a, it is 0. / 10, in the case of winning symbol b, it is determined to execute 10/10, and in the case of lost symbol, it is determined that the special symbol special effect is executed with a probability of 1/10.

  Specifically, when T> t> 0 (for example, T = 20 seconds), the performance execution rate shown in the column [2] in FIG. 16 is set, and the normal symbol type set in S106 is hit. In the case of symbol a, symbol b, or lost symbol, the special drawing will be executed with a probability of 0/10. In other words, it will be 100% regardless of the normal symbol type. When it is determined not to execute the special effect, and t ≧ T, the effect execution rate shown in the column [3] in FIG. 17 is set, and the normal symbol type set in S106 is the winning symbol a. In the case of the winning symbol b and in the case of the lost symbol, it is determined that the special special drawing will be executed with a probability of 10/10, that is, the normal special drawing will be executed at 100% regardless of the type of the normal symbol. The

  As shown in FIG. 38, next, when the special drawing special effect is not executed (S262; No), when returning and executing the special drawing special effect (S262; Yes), the special drawing execution flag FB is set to 1. Is set (S263). Next, it is determined whether or not the special figure related effect execution permission flag FA = 1 (S264). If the determination in S264 is Yes, it is determined whether or not it is a special figure related effect startable period (S265). If the determination in S264 or S265 is No, the process returns.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 41, in the special figure related effect startable period, when the special figure related effect is started from that period, 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. 38, when the determination in S265 is Yes, as described with reference to FIG. 18, execution determination of special figure-related effects is performed (S266). Next, when the special figure related effect is not executed (S267; No), the process returns and when the special figure related effect is executed (S267; Yes), the special figure related effect execution flag FC is set to 1 (S268). Return.

  As shown in FIG. 35, after execution of the effect execution determination process of S235, it is determined whether or not to execute the special drawing special effect or the special drawing related effect (S236). If the determination of S236 is No, that is, If both the special effect execution flag FB and the special figure related effect execution flag FC are 0, the process returns, and if the determination in S236 is Yes, that is, if at least the special figure special effect execution flag FB is 1, the process proceeds to S237. .

  In S237, as described with reference to FIGS. 20 and 22, a notification symbol and a variation pattern are selected. When FB = 1 and FC = 0, the notification symbol and variation pattern for the special special drawing effect are displayed. When FB = 1 and FC = 1 are selected, a notification pattern and a variation pattern for special figure-related effects are selected. Thereafter, a change start command including information on the notification symbol and change pattern selected in S237 is set (S238), and the process returns.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 41, the ordinary special effect is started at any timing of (1) to (4) shown in the figure, regardless of the fluctuation 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. 35, if the determination in S233 is No, as shown in FIG. 39, first, it is determined whether or not a universal fluctuation stop command is received (S271). If the determination in S271 is No, the process returns. If the determination in S271 is Yes, the process proceeds to S272, and an effect execution determination process is performed in S272 to S276.

  In S272, it is determined whether or not the special figure special effect execution flag FB = 1 and the special figure related effect execution flag FC = 0, that is, whether or not the special figure special effect is being executed. If the determination in S272 is Yes Then, it is determined whether or not the special figure related effect execution permission flag FA = 1 (S273). If the determination in S273 is Yes, it is determined whether or not the special figure related effect execution period is available (S274).

  When the determination in S274 is Yes, as described with reference to FIG. 18, the execution determination of the special figure related effect is performed (S275), and when the special drawing related effect is executed (S276; Yes), FIG. 20 is used. As described above, a specific notification symbol is selected (S277). On the other hand, if the determination in S272 is No, it is determined whether or not the special figure related 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 ( If the determination in S280) or S280 is No, the process returns.

  If the determination in S273, S274, or S276 is No, or after the execution of S277, or if the determination in S280 is Yes, then a change stop command is set (S278). However, in S278, after the execution of S277, the change stop command including the information of the notification symbol selected in S277 is set. Then, 0 is set in the special figure execution effect flag FB and the special figure related effect execution flag FC (S279), and the process returns.

  As shown in FIG. 40, the computer of the image control board 24 executes a notification symbol display control process. In this process, it is first determined whether or not a change start command is received (S281), and the determination in S281 is Yes. Then, the fluctuation start command is analyzed (S282). For example, as shown in FIG. 23 (1), the notification symbol string is displayed on the image display 16 with the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation start command. The first display area 16a is variably displayed (S283), and the process returns.

  On the other hand, if the determination in S281 is No, it is determined whether a change stop command is received (S284). If the determination in S284 is No, the process returns. If the determination in S284 is Yes, it is next determined whether or not the special drawing special effect is being executed (S285). If the determination in S285 is Yes, the variable stop command received in S284 is analyzed (S286). It is determined whether there is information on a specific notification symbol in the change stop command (S287).

  If the determination in S287 is No, for example, as shown in FIG. 23 (2), the notification symbol (such as “◯”) designated by the change start command received in S281 is the first display area of the image display 16. 16a is stopped and displayed (S289), and the process returns. If the determination in S287 is Yes, for example, as shown in FIG. 24 (1), the specific notification symbol (such as “hot heat”) designated by the change stop command received in S284 is displayed on the image display 16 as shown in FIG. The display is stopped in one display area 16a.

  In this case, after a notification symbol (such as “◯”) is stopped and displayed, a specific notification symbol (such as “hot”) is switched to be stopped and displayed. Thereafter, for example, as shown in FIG. 24 (2), a specific notification pattern (such as “Intense fever”) is enlarged and displayed so as to spread from the first display area 16a to the second display area 16b of the image display 16 ( S291), return.

  On the other hand, if the determination in S285 is No, it is determined whether or not a special figure-related effect is being executed (S292). If the determination in S292 is No, the process returns. If the determination in S292 is Yes, as described above, the specific notification symbol (such as “Intense heat”) designated by the change start command received in S281 is stopped and displayed in the first display area 16a of the image display 16 ( After that, the specific notification pattern (such as “extreme heat”) is enlarged and displayed so as to spread from the first display area 16a to the second display area 16b of the image display 16 (S294), and the process returns.

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 by winning lottery, as shown in FIG. 14, the winning symbol a is selected at a ratio of 9/10 (9/100 in total), and the winning symbol b is 1/10 (total). 1/100).

  As shown in FIG. 14, in the normal game state or the latent game state, when the winning symbol a is stopped and displayed, an auxiliary game is generated in which the second start port 11a opens for a short period of 0.1 seconds × 1 time, When the winning symbol b is stopped and displayed, an 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 gaming state or the probability-changing gaming state, the high operation mode shown in FIG. 13 is set as the auxiliary game operation mode, the fluctuation is stopped 0.5 seconds after the normal symbol starts to fluctuate, and a winning lottery with a probability of 10/10 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 ratio of 9/10 (total 90/100), and winning symbol b is selected at a ratio of 1/10 (total 10/100).

  As shown in FIG. 14, when the winning symbol a is stopped and displayed in the short-time gaming state or the probability variation gaming state, an auxiliary game in which the second starting port 11a is opened for a long time of 1.0 second × 6 times occurs, When the symbol b is stopped and displayed, an auxiliary game in which the second start port 11a is opened for a long time of 2.0 seconds × 3 times occurs. 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 special figure special effect is not executed, but in the normal gaming state or the latent certain gaming state, the special figure special effect may not be executed. Therefore, in the normal game state or the latent game state, whether or not to perform the special special drawing based on the determination result by the general figure determination means 44 (normal figure change time determination means 44a) and the display state of the special symbol An effect execution determination means 62 is provided for determining whether or not.

  With respect to the probability that the performance execution determining means 62 determines that the special design special effect will be performed during the variation of the special symbol, as shown in the column [1] in FIGS. 0 is selected when a is selected, is set to 10/10 when winning symbol b is selected by winning the winning lottery, and is set to 1/10 when winning symbol is selected by winning the winning lottery. The

  That is, during the variation of the special symbol, from the probability shown in the column [1] in FIGS. 16 and 17, the special special drawing is not performed every time the variation of the normal symbol, but the second start port 11a is opened for a long time. Only done if you can expect. That is, the player can expect the occurrence of an auxiliary game in which the second start opening 11a is opened for a long time when the special drawing special effect is performed, and therefore, the effect of the special drawing special effect is enhanced. Can do.

  In the special drawing special effect, specifically, in the first display area 16a of the image display 16, a notification symbol sequence (for example, (1 in FIG. 21) including a plurality of symbols of the six types of notification symbols shown in FIG. ) To (5)) is variably displayed as shown in FIG. 23 (1), and after that, when winning the winning lottery and the winning symbol b is selected and set, as shown in FIG. 23 (2). 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, with respect to the probability that the production execution determination means 62 determines that the special design will be performed while the special symbol is stopped, until the predetermined time T elapses from when the special symbol was last stopped, [2] in FIG. As shown in the column, when winning symbol a is selected in winning lottery, winning symbol b is selected in winning lottery, and lost symbol is selected in winning lottery. All are set to 0/10, and special drawing special effects are not performed at all.

  Here, if the probability determined to perform the special special drawing during the stoppage of the special symbol is set to the probability indicated in the column [1] in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17, the special is displayed when the player is about to leave the seat. Even when the symbol is stopped, the normal symbol fluctuates. At that time, since the special symbol special effect was performed, the player expects the second opening 11a to be opened for a long time, and the special symbol special effect is performed. You may not be able to leave your seat until the end. In this case, since the gaze effect that does not open the second start port 11a for a long time is performed as a special special effect, the player is confused by the gase effect.

  Therefore, as described above, when the special symbol is stopped, the predetermined time T (for example, T = 20 seconds) from when the special symbol was last stopped is a time zone in which the player is likely to leave the seat. Until the time has elapsed, it is difficult to determine that the special drawing special effect will be performed (in this embodiment, it is determined that all the special drawing special effects will not be performed), so that the problem is solved and the player leaves the seat. It can be configured to be easy.

  Moreover, after the predetermined time T has passed since the last stop of the special symbol, the effect execution determining unit 62 determines that the special symbol special effect will be performed while the special symbol is stopped. As shown in the column, when winning symbol a is selected in winning lottery, winning symbol b is selected in winning lottery, and lost symbol is selected in winning lottery. , All are set to 10/10, and a special special drawing is performed every time the normal symbol changes.

  Here, if the probability of determining that the special special effect is to be performed while the special symbol is stopped is set to the probability indicated by the column [1] in FIGS. When the symbol fluctuates and the special symbol special effect may be performed at that time, the probability is relatively low, and the probability of determining that the special symbol special effect is performed while the special symbol is stopped is shown in FIG. If the probability shown in the column [2] is set, the special special effects will not be performed at all.

  In the normal game state or the latent game state (when the low operation mode is set as the auxiliary game operation mode), even though the player is firing a game ball aiming at the first starting port 10, The game ball does not win the first starting port 10 (of course, also to the second starting port 11a), and the state where the first and second special figure holding numbers are 0 and the special symbol is stopped for a relatively long time. In this state, of course, special drawing effects are not performed, so that the player can hardly feel the fun.

  Therefore, as described above, when the special symbol is stopped, it is a time zone other than the time zone in which the player is likely to leave the seat. After the elapse of T = 20 seconds), it is easy to determine that the ordinary special drawing will be performed (in this embodiment, it is determined that all the special drawing special effects will be performed). It can be configured to further enhance the effect of the special drawing effect.

  On the other hand, the special figure-related effects related to the effects based on the determination result of whether or not to play the big hit game using the special figure special effects can be executed. For this purpose, the effect execution determining means 62 has special figure related effect execution determining means 62c for determining whether or not to perform a special figure related effect. The determination by the special figure related effect execution determination means 62c is based on the premise that it is determined that the special drawing special effect will be performed, and further, the big hit lottery is selected and one of the big hit symbols A, B, C, E is selected. It is performed on the assumption that it is set, or that a variable display with a high jackpot expectation degree is performed, although the winning selection is made by lottery lottery.

  Specifically, in the special drawing related effect, first, like the special drawing special effect, after the notification symbol sequence is variably displayed in the first display area 16a of the image display 16, it differs from the special drawing special effect. A specific notification symbol (such as “extreme heat”) is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. In this way, since the special drawing related effects are displayed using the special drawing special effects, the effect of the effects can be enhanced. However, if the special figure-related effects are simply displayed using the special drawing-related effects in the same display mode as that of the special-purpose special effects, even if the special notice-related effects are displayed in the special figure-related effects Even if it is stopped and displayed, it is difficult for the player to recognize that the effect is a special figure related effect.

  Therefore, a specific notification symbol (such as “extreme heat”) is displayed in a different notification mode from a display mode in which other notification symbols (such as “◯”) are displayed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24 (1), a specific notification mode (such as “extreme heat”) is stopped and displayed in the first display area 16a of the image display 16 as shown in FIG. The specific notification mode (“extreme heat” or the like) is enlarged and displayed so as to be moved to the second display area 16 b of the image display 16. In this way, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize what effect the executed special figure-related effect is (that is, the special figure-related effect), and the effect of the effect can be reliably enhanced.

  Since special drawing related effects can be performed on the assumption that it is determined that a special drawing special effect will be performed, that is, unless it is determined that a special drawing special effect will be performed, a special figure related effect will not be performed. Whether or not to execute the special drawing special effect as described above, such as the difficulty of leaving the seat because the special figure related effect (gasse effect) was performed when the player was leaving the seat It can be improved by changing the selection rate.

The above embodiment may be partially changed as follows.
[1] When the special symbol is not variably displayed, the second effect execution determination unit 62b displays the [No] symbol in FIG. 16 regardless of the time t when the special symbol is not variably displayed after the special symbol is stopped. 2], it is determined that the special drawing special effect will be performed with the low probability PL shown in the column. That is, the high probability PH shown in the column [3] in FIG. Note that the measuring means 62b1 can be omitted.

[2] When the special symbol is not variably displayed, the second effect execution determination unit 62b displays the [No] symbol in FIG. 17 regardless of the time t when the special symbol is not variably displayed after the special symbol is stopped and displayed. 3], it is determined that the special drawing special effect will be performed with the high probability PH shown in the column. That is, the low probability PL shown in the column [2] in FIG. Note that the measuring means 61b1 can be omitted.

[3] The second effect execution determination unit 62b omits the measurement unit 62b1, and instead includes a counting unit that counts the number of times the normal symbol has changed since the special symbol was stopped and displayed. Then, the second effect execution determining means 62b determines that the special special effect will be performed with the low probability PL until the predetermined number of times (for example, 2 or 3 times) is counted by the counting means, and the predetermined means by the counting means. On the condition that the number of times is counted, it is determined that the special drawing special effect is performed with the high probability.

[4] In the effect execution means 60, the effect execution determination means 62 receives the determination result from the common figure advance determination means 44b, determines whether or not to execute the prefetch effect as the special effect, and the special effect execution means 63 When it is determined that the pre-reading effect is to be performed by the effect execution determining means 62, the pre-reading effect is performed at a predetermined timing until the information for determining the normal diagram that is the determination target is digested. For example, the pre-reading effect is an effect in which the predetermined graphic blinks several times in a state where the predetermined graphic that is not a roulette or a symbol illustrated in FIG. 23 is displayed in the first display area 16a of the image display 16.

  Then, in the effect execution determination means 62, the first effect execution determination means 62a determines that the pre-reading effect is performed with a predetermined probability when the special symbol is variably displayed, and the second effect execution determination means 62b When the special symbol is not variably displayed, it is determined that the prefetch effect is performed with a low probability lower than the predetermined probability, or it is determined that the prefetch effect is performed with a high probability higher than the predetermined probability.

[5] In addition, various modifications can be added without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, the probabilities shown in FIG. 14, FIG. 16, FIG. 17, FIG. 18, and FIG. In addition, various symbols other than the symbols shown in FIG. 19 can be applied to the notification symbols (specific notification symbols). Further, 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 11a 2nd starting port 12 Gate 16 Image display device 16a 1st display area 16b 2nd display area 34 Special figure determination means 35 Special figure display control means 36 Special game execution means 44 Universal figure determination means 45 General figure display control means 46 Auxiliary game execution means 50 Game state control means 60 Effect execution means 61 Special figure effect execution means 61a Game symbol display control means 62 Effect execution determination means 62a First effect execution determination means 62b Second effect execution determination means 62b1 Measuring means 62c Special figure related effect execution determination means 63 Special effect execution means 63a Selection means 63a1 Specific selection means 63b Notification symbol display control means 63b1 Fluctuation display control means

Claims (1)

A variable start area that is provided in a game area where a game ball can flow down and can be operated in a first state in which the game ball is difficult to pass and a second state in which the game ball is easy to pass;
First determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player by passing the game ball through 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 symbol is stopped and displayed by the first symbol display control unit when the first determination unit determines to perform the special game;
A start area provided in the game area, through which a game ball can pass;
Second determination means for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for operating the variable start region from the first state to the second state by passing a game ball through the start region;
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;
An auxiliary game execution means for performing the auxiliary game after the second determination display is stopped and displayed by the second symbol display control means when it is determined by the second determination means to perform the auxiliary game;
Production execution means for performing a game production,
The production execution means
Production execution determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special performance that suggests that it is determined to perform the auxiliary game based on the determination result by the second determination means;
When it is determined by the effect execution determination means that the special effect is to be performed, the special effect execution means for performing the special effect during the symbol variation display by the second symbol display control means,
The production execution determination means is
When the symbol is variably displayed by the first symbol display control means, the symbol is not variably displayed by the first symbol display control means when the second determining means does not determine that the auxiliary game is to be performed. Sometimes it is determined that the special effect is performed with a higher probability than the case where the second determination means does not determine that the auxiliary game is performed,
The special performance execution means
When it is determined by the second determination means that the auxiliary game is to be performed, it is determined that the first special effect indicating that it is determined that the auxiliary game is to be performed is performed, and the auxiliary game is determined to be performed by the second determination means. When there is no such game machine, a second special effect indicating that the auxiliary game is not determined to be performed is performed.