JP5802907B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a revolving type gaming machine (pachislot gaming machine).

  Conventionally, as a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, one having a main control unit that controls the progress of a game and a sub-control unit that controls an effect accompanying the progress of the game is known (the following patent document) 1). In this type of gaming machine, the main control unit obtains a random number based on the entry of a game medium (game ball) into the starting port, and determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the random number. And the symbol which shows the determination result of whether it is a big hit or not is stopped and displayed through the fluctuation display. In the case where the determination result is a big win, after the symbols are stopped and displayed in a specific stop mode, a jackpot game for opening a predetermined winning opening (big winning opening (specific winning opening)) is executed. In addition, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out for winning in the big winning opening.

  In such a pachinko gaming machine, accompanying the variation display of the symbol by the main control unit, the sub control unit executes a variation effect using the effect symbol on the effect liquid crystal display device. Further, along with the execution of the jackpot game by the main control unit, the sub-control unit displays an image dedicated to the execution of the jackpot game on the liquid crystal display device (that is, the jackpot effect is being executed). More specifically, when the sub-control unit receives a variation start command indicating the start of symbol variation from the main control unit, the sub-control unit has started execution of the variation effect, and the jackpot opening command indicating the start of execution of the jackpot game Is received from the main control unit, the execution of the jackpot effect is started. As described above, the sub control unit executes various effects based on the command transmitted from the main control unit, thereby enhancing the game entertainment.

JP 2013-236851 A

  As described above, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, the sub control unit executes various effects based on the command transmitted from the main control unit. Therefore, even if the player has continued to play the game for a long time, a specific effect is not executed by the sub control board if the predetermined process is not executed by the main control unit. That is, a specific effect may not be executed for a long time. And this may cause the player to get bored.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the object is to prevent a specific effect from being executed for a long time by enabling execution of the specific effect by the sub-control unit independently of the processing by the main control unit. To do.

  The present invention takes the following means in order to solve the above problems. In the description of the means described below, the corresponding component names and expressions in [Mode for carrying out the invention], which will be described later, the reference numerals used in the drawings, and the like are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of the present invention are not limited to this supplementary note.

The invention according to means 1
A starting port (first starting port 20 or second starting port 21);
A specific prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35);
A main control unit (main control board 80) for controlling the progress of the game;
A sub-control unit (sub-control board 90) for controlling the production accompanying the progress of the game by the main control board,
The main control unit
Winning information acquisition means (game controlling microcomputer 81 for executing step S206 or S211) for acquiring winning information (random value such as jackpot random number) based on the entry of the game ball into the starting opening;
A determination unit for determining whether or not the jackpot is won based on the winning information acquired by the winning information acquiring unit (the microcomputer 81 for game control executing step S1402 or S1408);
The symbol (special symbol) indicating the determination result by the success / failure determination unit is variably displayed, and when the determination result is a big hit, the symbol display unit (step S1304 is executed to stop and display the symbol in a specific stop mode) Game control microcomputer 81),
After the symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific stop mode by the symbol display means, the jackpot game executing means for executing the jackpot game for opening the specific winning opening in an opening pattern according to the type of the winning jackpot (step S1307) A game control microcomputer 81) to be executed;
High probability state control means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S2303) capable of controlling the gaming state after the jackpot game to a high probability state in which the jackpot winning probability is higher than the normal probability state;
Limiter means for activating a limiter function for controlling the gaming state after the big hit game to the normal probability state when the number of consecutive times controlled to the high probability state by the high probability state control means reaches a predetermined limit number of times (Game control microcomputer 81 that does not execute S2303 if NO in step S2301),
A specific type of jackpot (for example, V long 2R jackpot in FIG. 8) is elected and after the jackpot game is controlled to the high probability state until the limiter function is activated, the identification is easily controlled to the high probability state. In gaming machines where the game period of
The sub-control unit
The cumulative value of the number of winning balls already acquired by entering the specific winning port during the specific game period is displayed less than the cumulative value of the actual winning ball number or has not yet been acquired. Although not, the number of winning balls is displayed so that the planned number of winning balls to be obtained by entering the specific winning opening before the end of the specific game period due to the operation of the limiter function is less than the actual number of winning balls to be acquired Means (for example, an effect control microcomputer 91 for executing step S7107);
Addition effect execution means for executing an additional effect that can add an additional number with the upper limit of the difference between the display number and the actual number displayed by the prize ball number display means to the display number (effect control microcomputer for executing step S6607 and the like) 91)
An addition mode determining means for determining at least the value of the number of additions in the addition effect (production control microcomputer 91 for executing step S6501);
Time measuring means for measuring the passage of time (microcomputer 91 for effect control that executes steps S6201 and S6202), and
The extra effect executing means executes the extra effect determined by the extra mode determining means according to the time measured by the time measuring means (if YES in step S6203, S6205 is executed). It is.
The value of the number of additions determined by the addition mode determination means may include “0”. The “actual number” is the cumulative value of the actual number of winning balls if the winning ball number display means displays a small cumulative value of the number of winning balls. If the display means displays a small number of scheduled winning balls, it is the actual number of winning balls to be acquired.

  According to the first aspect of the invention, the sub control unit executes the extra effect (specific effect) according to its own time without synchronizing with the main control unit. Therefore, for example, an extra effect is not executed over a long period of time, compared to a configuration in which an extra effect is not generated unless certain conditions such as a big win are met. That is, it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored or irritated by the fact that the addition effect is not easily generated.

The invention according to means 2
A gaming machine according to means 1, wherein
The main control unit
A first command (opening command) indicating the start of execution of the jackpot game by the jackpot game executing means is transmitted to the sub-control unit;
The sub-control unit
When the first command is received outside the specific game period, a jackpot effect (opening effect) is executed based on the first command (if NO in step S5502, S5508 is executed),
When the first command is received during the specific gaming period, the jackpot effect based on the first command is not executed (if YES in step S5502, S5508 is not executed). It is.

  According to the invention according to means 2, since the jackpot effect synchronized with the start of the jackpot game is not executed in the specific game period in which the bonus effect can be executed, it is possible to prevent the competition between the bonus effect and the jackpot effect. In addition, since the start of the big hit game is not conscious, it is easy to recognize a specific game period that can continue until the limiter function is activated as a series of game periods.

The invention according to means 3 is
A gaming machine according to means 1 or means 2,
As the start port, there are a fixed start port (first start port 20) that does not change the ease of entry of game balls and a variable start port (second start port 21) that can change the ease of entry of game balls. As well as
An entry support state control means capable of controlling the game state after the jackpot game from the non-entry support state (non-electric support control state) to an entry support state (electric support control state) in which a game ball can easily enter the variable start port. (Game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S2308)
A jackpot of a specific type in a gaming state (for example, a normal probability state and a non-electric support control state) other than the entry support state (hereinafter referred to as “specific gaming state”) that is continued until the high probability state and the high probability state ends. (For example, the V long 2R jackpot of FIG. 8 is won, and after the jackpot game is controlled to the specific game state until the limiter function is activated, the specific game state is controlled to the specific game state. It is a gaming machine that is configured so that an easy period can be generated.

  According to the invention according to the means 3, the specific game period during which the extra effect can be executed is a period during which the specific game state is easily controlled to the specific game state (the high-probability state and the entry support state that is continued until the high-probability state ends) Therefore, the player can play without greatly reducing the ball. Thereby, the game value of the specific game period in which the extra effect can be executed is improved. Therefore, the interest property of the game period can be improved.

The invention according to means 4 is
A gaming machine according to means 3, wherein
The main control unit
A second command (special figure 1 fluctuation start command) that at least indicates the start of the symbol fluctuation display related to entering the fixed start opening;
A third command (special figure 2 fluctuation start command) indicating at least the start of the symbol fluctuation display related to entering the variable start opening is transmitted to the sub-control unit (steps S1406 and S1412 are executed). Is,
The sub-control unit
At least when the second command is received in the non-intrusion support state, a fluctuating effect using the effect symbol (8L, 8C, 8R) is executed based on the second command (if NO in step S5202, S5205 is executed). While)
At least when the third command is received in the approach support state, the variation effect based on the third command is not executed (if YES in step S5202, S5205 is not executed). It is.

  According to the invention according to the means 4, in a specific game period in which an extra effect can be executed (this period is controlled to the entry support state after the jackpot game), the change display of the symbol related to the variable start port is started. Since the synchronized variation effect is not executed, it is possible to prevent competition between the additional effect and the variation effect. Further, since the player is not conscious of the start of the symbol variation display, the player's consciousness can be added and concentrated on the production.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it can prevent that a specific production is not performed over a long time.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic front view shown in detail of the 2nd big prize device with which the gaming machine is provided. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of a portion A shown in FIG. 1 and is a view showing display devices provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the main control board of the same gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the sub control board of the same gaming machine. It is a table | surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a reach determination table, (C) is an ordinary symbol determination table, and (D) is an ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a jackpot type determination table. It is a table which shows the detail of a jackpot type. It is a table which shows the open mode of a big prize opening. It is a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an open pattern determination table of electric Chu. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a main side timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a gate passage process. It is a flowchart of a non-normal game confirmation process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of the normal symbol hit determination process. It is a flowchart of the process during normal symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of a normal electric accessory process. It is a flowchart of special operation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of jackpot determination processing. It is a flowchart of a fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flowchart of a game state reset process. It is a flowchart of a special electric accessory process. It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of the number of reserved balls. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of a reception interruption process. It is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a customer waiting process. It is a flowchart of a game state status setting process. It is a flowchart of a change production start process. It is a flowchart of a probability variation process. It is a flowchart of a change production end process. It is a flowchart of an opening effect selection process. It is a flowchart of an addition count process. It is a flowchart of a round effect selection process. It is a flowchart of an ending effect selection process. It is a flowchart of a prize ball related display process. It is a flowchart of a mode transition display process. It is a flowchart of a main scenario control process. It is a flowchart of the next scenario set process. It is a flowchart of a scenario process. It is a flowchart of a scenario process. It is a flowchart of special training mode effect processing. It is a flowchart of special training mode addition production processing. It is a flowchart of a melee mode effect process. It is a flowchart of a melee mode addition production process. It is a flowchart of a switch process. It is a flowchart of a switch effect process. It is a figure of a display screen, (a) is an example of an opening effect, (b) is an example of a 1R round effect, (c) is an example of a 2R round effect, (d) is an example of V passing notification. Each is shown. It is a figure of the display screen in ending production, (a) shows immediately after the start of ending, (b) shows after (a). It is a figure of a display screen, (a) is an example of a mode transition display effect, (b) is an example of a mode selection effect, (c) and (d) are examples of an awarded ball number display effect, (e) is a special training Examples of mode standard effects are shown. It is a figure of a display screen, (a) is an example of special training mode special training production, (b) is an example of special training mode addition production, (c) is an example of addition display at the time of successful addition, (d) is an example of (c) An example of the later special training mode standard effect, (e) shows an example of the effect when the addition fails, and (f) shows an example of the special training mode standard effect after (e). It is a figure of a display screen, and has shown the mode of the subtraction display of the number of display plans (remaining BP), and the addition display of the cumulative number of winning prizes (acquisition BP). It is a flowchart of a prize ball related display process according to a modified example.

1. Structure of gaming machine A pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 attached in the gaming machine frame 50. The front frame 51 of the gaming machine frame 50 has a handle 60 for launching a game ball with a launch intensity corresponding to the rotation angle, a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 61 for storing the game ball, and a hitting ball supply tray 61. A surplus ball tray (lower plate) 62 is provided for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the bowl. Further, the front frame 51 is provided with an effect button 63 that can be operated by the player at the time of an effect that is executed as the game progresses. The front frame 51 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 66 and a speaker 67.

  In the game board 2, a game area 3 in which game balls launched by the operation of the handle 60 flow down is surrounded by rail members 4. The game board 2 is provided with a decorative board lamp 5 (see FIG. 5). In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails (not shown) for guiding a game ball are projected.

  An image display device 7 that is a liquid crystal display device is provided near the center of the game area 3. On the display screen (display unit) 7a of the image display device (display means) 7, effect symbols for performing variable display of effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R synchronized with variable display of a first special symbol and a second special symbol described later. There is a display area. Note that the effect of displaying the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is referred to as an effect symbol variation effect. The effect symbol display area includes, for example, three symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. A left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, a middle effect symbol 8C is displayed in the middle symbol display area, and a right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the right symbol display area. Each of the effect symbols is made up of a plurality of symbols representing numbers “1” to “9”, for example. The image display device 7 includes a first special symbol displayed on a first special symbol display 41a and a second special symbol display 41b (see FIG. 4), which will be described later, and a combination of the left, middle, and right effect symbols. The result of variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

  For example, when winning a jackpot, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a doublet such as “777”. Further, if it is out of place, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a variation such as “637”. This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally grasps the result of the jackpot lottery with the image display device 7 rather than with the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b. The position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed. In addition, as a variation display mode of the effect design, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction.

  In addition to the effect variable display effect using the effect symbols as described above, the image display device 7 performs a jackpot effect performed in parallel with a jackpot game (one of special games), a demonstration effect for waiting for customers, and the like. Displayed on the display screen 7a. In the effect symbol variable display effect, effect images other than effect symbols such as background images and character images are displayed in addition to effect symbols such as numbers.

  In addition, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 includes an effect hold image display area for displaying the effect hold image 9 in accordance with the storage number of the first special figure hold described later in the non-time-short state. By displaying the effect hold image 9, the number of stored first special figure hold displayed on a first special figure hold display device 43a (see FIG. 4) described later can be easily shown to the player. It should be noted that the effect on hold image corresponding to the number of stored second special figure hold to be described later is not displayed in this embodiment.

  A center decorative body 10 is disposed near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7. A stage portion 11 capable of guiding a game ball rolling on the upper surface to a first starting port 20 described later is formed at the lower portion of the center decorative body 10. In addition, a warp portion 12 is provided on the left side of the center decorative body 10 to allow a game ball to flow from the entrance and to flow out from the exit to the stage portion 11. Further, a decorative member 13 representing characters, figures and the like is disposed on the center decorative body 10.

  Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, there is provided a fixed winning device 19 having a first starting port (first starting winning port, fixed starting port) 20 where the ease of entering a game ball does not always change. ing. The winning of the game ball to the first start port 20 is an opportunity for the lottery of the first special symbol (a jackpot lottery, that is, determination of acquisition of a jackpot random number or the like).

  Below the first start opening 20 in the game area 3, a first big winning device (first special variable winning device) 31 including a first big winning port 30 is provided. The first big winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member (large winning opening / closing member) 32, and opens / closes the first big winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by a first big prize opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 4). The first grand prize opening 30 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 32 is open.

  In the game area 3, an ordinary variable winning device (so-called electric chew) 22 having a second starting port (second starting winning port, variable starting port) 21 is provided on the upper right side of the first starting port 20. The winning of the game ball to the second start port 21 is an opportunity for the second special symbol lottery (big hit lottery). The electric chew 22 includes a movable member (starting port opening / closing member) 23 that can move forward and backward, and opens and closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. The movable member 23 is driven by an electric chew solenoid 24 (see FIG. 4). The second starting port 21 allows a game ball to enter only when the movable member 23 is open. That is, when the movable member 23 is closed, the game ball cannot enter. Note that the second start port 21 is completely unintrusive when the movable member 23 is closed, provided that it is difficult for the game ball to enter when the movable member 23 is closed than when the movable member 23 is open. It does not have to be possible.

  Further, a gate 28 through which a game ball can pass is provided above the second start port 21 in the game area 3. The passage of the game ball to the gate 28 triggers the execution of a normal symbol lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number (per random number)) for determining whether or not to open the electric chew 22.

  Here, in this embodiment, the time from when the game ball passes through the gate 28 to when the electric chew 22 is released is extremely short (about 0.1 to 1 second). The game ball that has passed through the gate 28 always passes through the second starting port 21 (on the movable member 23). Further, the time required for the game ball to reach the second starting port 21 after passing through the gate 28 is substantially equal to the time required from passing through the gate to opening the electric chew. Therefore, when the electric chew 22 is released by the passage of the game ball to the gate 28, the game ball (the game ball as a trigger for the normal symbol lottery that has been won) is released. The vehicle enters the electric chew 22 (enters the second starting port). When the electric chew 22 is closed, the game ball rolls on the movable member 23 and moves toward a second big prize opening 35 described later.

  On the right side of the first start opening 20 in the game area 3, a second large winning device (second special variable winning device) 36 having a second large winning port 35 is provided. The second grand prize winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (large prize opening opening / closing member) 37 that can move forward and backward, and opens and closes the second big prize winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The opening / closing member 37 is driven by a second big prize opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 4). The second grand prize opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is open.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 2A, a specific area (V area, V gate) through which the game ball that has passed through the second big prize opening 35 can pass is inside the second big prize device 36. 39 and a non-specific region 70 are formed. In the second grand prize winning device, a second big prize opening sensor 35 a for detecting the winning of a game ball to the second big prize winning opening 35 is arranged upstream of the specific area 39 and the non-specific area 70. The specific area 39 is provided with a specific area sensor 39 a that detects the passage of a game ball to the specific area 39. Further, the non-specific area 70 is provided with a non-specific area sensor 70 a that detects the passage of a game ball to the non-specific area 70. In addition, the second grand prize winning device 36 includes a sorting member (shutter member) 71 that sorts the game balls that have passed through the second grand prize winning opening 35 into either the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 70, and the sorting member 71. A distribution member solenoid 73 (see FIG. 4) to be driven is provided. The distribution member 71 is a reciprocating type that advances and retreats forward and backward with respect to the game board 2. When the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized, the distribution member 71 takes a retreat state (first state) in which the game balls are distributed to the specific area 39. When the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized, an advance state (second state) in which the game balls are distributed to the non-specific area 70 is taken.

  FIG. 2A shows the energization of the sorting member solenoid 73 (see FIG. 4). As shown in FIG. 2A, when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized, the distribution member 71 is in a first state that allows the game ball to pass to the specific area 39. When the distribution member 71 is in the first state, the game ball that has won the second big prize opening 35 passes through the specific area 39 without hitting the distribution member 71 after passing through the second big prize opening sensor 35a. To do. This game ball route is referred to as a first route.

  FIG. 2B shows a state in which the distribution member solenoid 73 (see FIG. 4) is not energized. As shown in FIG. 2B, when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized, the distribution member 71 is in a second state that prevents the game ball from passing to the specific area 39. When the distribution member 71 is in the second state, the game ball that has won the second big prize opening 35 rolls on the upper surface of the distribution member 71 after passing through the second big prize opening sensor 35a, so that Pass through the specific area 70. This game ball route is referred to as a second route.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 is an opportunity to shift to a high probability state described later. That is, the specific area 39 is a probability changing operation port. On the other hand, the non-specific region 70 is not a probability variation operating port. Further, the first large winning device 31 is not provided with a specific area as a probability changing operation port. That is, only non-specific areas are provided.

  Returning to FIG. 1, further, at the lower part of the game area 3, there are provided a normal winning opening 27 and an out opening 16 for discharging game balls that have not won any winning opening to the outside of the gaming area 3.

  In this way, the game area 3 in which various winning holes are arranged, the left game area (first game area) 3A on the left side from the center in the left-right direction and the right game area (second game area) 3B on the right side. There is. The method of hitting a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called left-handed. On the other hand, a method of hitting a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 3B is referred to as a right hit. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, it is possible to aim for winning at the first starting port 20 and the first big winning port 30 by left-handed. On the other hand, it is possible to aim to pass to the gate 28 by right-handed, and to win the second starting port 21, the first big winning port 30, and the second big winning port 35.

  The flow path from the game ball hit by left strike to the out port 16 is referred to as the first flow path, and the flow path from the game ball hit by right strike to the out port 16 is the second flow. It is called a road. A first start port 20 and a first big prize port 30 are arranged on the first flow path. On the second flow path, a gate 28, a second start port 21, a second big prize port 35, and a first big prize port 30 are arranged. That is, the first grand prize winning port 30 is arranged in both the first flow path and the second flow path.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, a display device 40 is arranged at the lower right portion of the game board 2. The display devices 40 include a first special symbol display 41a that variably displays a first special symbol, a second special symbol display 41b that variably displays a second special symbol, and a normal symbol display that variably displays a normal symbol. A container 42 is included. In addition, the display units 40 hold the operation of the first special symbol display unit 43a and the second special symbol display unit 41b for displaying the number of stored operations of the first special symbol display unit 41a. A second special figure hold indicator 43b that displays the number of stored (second special figure hold) and a general figure hold display 44 that displays the number of stored operation hold (common figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42 is included. It is.

  The variable display of the first special symbol is performed in response to the winning of a game ball at the first start port 20. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed in response to a winning of a game ball at the second start port 21. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. The first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display 41. Further, the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 43.

  In the special symbol display 41, the special symbol (identification information) is variably displayed and then stopped to display a lottery (special symbol lottery, jackpot lottery) based on winning at the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21. Inform the results. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed (the special symbol that is derived and displayed as the display result of the stop symbol and variable display) is one special symbol that is selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by the special symbol lottery. When the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (a special symbol of a specific stop mode, that is, a jackpot symbol), the first big prize opening 30 or the opening pattern according to the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed A special game (a jackpot game) is performed in which the second big prize opening 35 is opened. In addition, the opening pattern of the special winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35) in the special game will be described later.

  Specifically, the special symbol display 41 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol corresponding to the result of the jackpot lottery depending on the lighting mode. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of several types of jackpots to be described later), 1, 2, from the left such as “○ ●●● ○○ ●●” (○: lit, ●: unlit) The jackpot symbol in which the fifth and sixth LEDs are lit is displayed. In the case of a loss, a lost symbol in which only the rightmost LED is lit, such as “●●●●●●● ○”, is displayed. You may employ | adopt the aspect which light-extinguishes all LED as a loss pattern. Note that the lost symbol is not a specific special symbol. In addition, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol variation display (variable display) is performed over a predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, such that light repeatedly flows from left to right. In this mode, the LED is turned on. The mode of the variable display may be anything such as all the LEDs blinking at once as long as each LED is not stopped (lighted display in a specific mode).

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball wins a prize at the first start opening 20 or the second start opening 21, various random number values (corresponding to winning information) such as jackpot random numbers acquired for the win are obtained. Then, it is temporarily stored in the special figure storage unit 85 (see FIG. 4). Specifically, if the winning is to the first starting port 20, the first special figure holding is stored in the first special drawing storage unit 85 a (see FIG. 4), and if the winning is to the second starting port 21, the first special drawing is stored. It is memorize | stored in the 2nd special figure reservation memory | storage part 85b (refer FIG. 4) as 2 special figure reservation. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure storage unit 85, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four.

  The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 85 is digested when a special symbol based on the special figure hold can be variably displayed. Digesting a special figure hold means that a jackpot random number corresponding to the special figure hold is determined, and a special symbol variable display for indicating the determination result is executed. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the execution of the variable symbol variable display Even if there is a prize during the execution of a special game or during a special game, the right of lottery for the prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

  The number of special figure hold is displayed on the special figure hold display 43. Specifically, the special figure hold indicator 43 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of special figure holds by turning on the LEDs by the number of special figure holds.

  The variable display of the normal symbol is performed with the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 as an opportunity. The normal symbol display 42 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 by variably displaying the normal symbol and then displaying the stop symbol. A normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (a normal symbol that is derived and displayed as a variable display result) is one normal symbol selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols by a normal symbol lottery. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific symbol (ordinary symbol of a specific stop mode, that is, a normal winning symbol), the second start port 21 is opened in an opening pattern corresponding to the current gaming state. An auxiliary game to be performed is performed. The opening pattern of the second start port 21 will be described later.

  Specifically, the normal symbol display 42 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 3), and displays a normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery depending on the lighting state. For example, when the lottery result is a win, a normal winning symbol in which both LEDs are lit is displayed, such as “◯◯” (◯: lit, ●: unlit). Further, when the lottery result is a loss, a normal lose symbol in which only the right LED is lit is displayed as “● ○”. You may employ | adopt the aspect which light-extinguishes all LED as a normal lose pattern. Note that the normal lose symbol is not a specific normal symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol variation display (variable display) is performed for a predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are lit alternately. The mode of the variable display may be anything such as all the LEDs blinking at once as long as each LED is not stopped (lighted display in a specific mode).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes to the gate 28, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) acquired for the passage is stored in the common figure storage unit 86 (see FIG. 4). Temporarily stored as figure hold. There is an upper limit to the number of pending map holds that can be stored in the saved map storage unit 86, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four.

  The general map reservation stored in the general map storage unit 86 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the general map storage becomes possible. The digestion of the general symbol hold means that a normal symbol random number (per random number) corresponding to the general symbol hold is determined and variable symbol display for displaying the determination result is executed. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, during the execution of the variable symbol display of the normal symbol or the execution of the auxiliary game Even if there is a case, the right of the normal symbol lottery for the passage can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

  The number of the general map hold is displayed on the general map hold display 44. Specifically, the general-purpose hold indicator 44 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of general-purpose holds by turning on the LEDs by the number of general-purpose holds.

2. Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. As shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 1 relates to a main control board (game control board) 80 that performs control related to game profits such as jackpot lottery and game state transition, and effects that are executed as the game progresses. A sub-control board (production control board) 90 that performs control, a payout control board 110 that performs control related to payout of game balls, and the like are provided. The main control board 80 constitutes a main control part, and the sub control board 90 constitutes a sub control part together with an image control board 100, a lamp control board 107 and a sound control board 106 which will be described later. The sub control unit only needs to include at least the sub control board 90.

  A game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM 83 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 82 that executes the program stored in the ROM 83. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits / receives data to / from other boards via an input / output circuit (I / O port unit) 87. The input / output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81. The ROM 83 may be externally attached. The RAM 84 is provided with the above-described special figure storage unit 85 (the first special figure storage unit 85a and the second special figure storage unit 85b) and the general figure storage unit 86.

  Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input from each sensor to the main control board 80, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, the sensors include a first start opening sensor 20a, a second start opening sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a first big prize opening sensor 30a, a second big prize opening sensor 35a, a specific area sensor 39a, and a non-specification. An area sensor 70a and a normal winning opening sensor 27a are connected.

  The first start port sensor 20 a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball won in the first start port 20. The second start port sensor 21 a is provided in the second start port 21 and detects a game ball that has won the second start port 21. The gate sensor 28 a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first grand prize opening sensor 30 a is provided in the first big prize opening 30 and detects a game ball won in the first big prize opening 30. The second grand prize opening sensor 35 a is provided in the second big prize opening 35 and detects a game ball won in the second big prize opening 35. The specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39 in the second big prize opening 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39. The non-specific area sensor 70a is provided in the non-specific area 70 in the second big prize opening 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 70. The normal winning opening sensor 27 a is provided in each of the normal winning openings 27 and detects a game ball that has won the normal winning opening 27.

  Further, as the solenoids, the electric chew solenoid 24, the first big prize opening solenoid 33, the second big prize opening solenoid 38, and the distribution member solenoid 73 are connected. The electric chew solenoid 24 drives the movable member 23 of the electric chew 22. The first big prize opening solenoid 33 drives the opening / closing member 32 of the first big prize winning device 31. The second big prize opening solenoid 38 drives the opening / closing member 37 of the second big prize winning device 36. The distribution member solenoid 73 is for driving the distribution member 71 of the second big winning device 36.

  Further, the main control board 80 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special diagram hold indicator 43a, a second special figure hold indicator 43b, A figure hold indicator 44 is connected. That is, display control of these display devices 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

  The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 110 has a prize ball payout device 120, a ball payout device 130, and a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1, enabling ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card. Are connected to each other, and a launching device 112 is connected via a launch control circuit 111. The launcher 112 includes a handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

  The payout control board 110 drives the prize ball motor 121 of the prize ball payout device 120 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and a signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 to win a prize ball. Or paying out the rental balls by driving the rental motor 131 of the rental ball payout device 130. The prize balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 122 for counting. In addition, the paid-out lending ball is detected by the lending sensor 132 for counting. When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1) of the launch device 112, the touch switch 114 detects contact with the handle 60, and the launch volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the handle 60. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, a single game ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds.

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

  As shown in FIG. 5, an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, “effect control microcomputer”) 91 that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the sub-control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM 93 that stores programs for controlling effects as the game progresses, a RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 92 that executes the programs stored in the ROM 93. . The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits / receives data to / from other boards via an input / output circuit (I / O port unit) 97. The input / output circuit 97 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 91. The ROM 93 may be externally attached. The RAM 94 is provided with a hidden remaining BP counter 95, a display remaining BP counter 96, and a cumulative acquired prize ball counter 98 which will be described later.

  The sub control board 90 is connected to the image control board 100, the sound control board 106, and the lamp control board 107. The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 causes the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 to perform display control of the image display device 7 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The RAM 104 of the image control board 100 is a memory for developing image data. In the ROM 103 of the image control board 100, still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including effect designs), background images, etc. Image data is stored. The CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads out image data from the ROM 103 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effect, and the like from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 may execute sound control. Further, in this case, acoustic data may be stored in the ROM 103 of the image control board 100.

  The effect control microcomputer 91 performs lighting control of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 via the lamp control board 107 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Light emission pattern data (also referred to as data for determining lighting / extinction, light emission color, or lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 is created in step S4306 described later. The effect control microcomputer 91 controls the light emission of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 in accordance with the created light emission pattern data. Note that data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the decorative movable body 15 (see FIG. 1) connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The decorative movable body 15 is a movable so-called gimmick provided in the center decorative body 10. Operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode of the decorative movable body 15 is created in step S4203 described later. The effect control microcomputer 91 controls the operation of the decorative movable body 15 according to the generated operation pattern data. Note that data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the operation pattern data. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may execute lamp lighting control and operation control of the decorative movable body 15. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and data relating to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

  Further, an effect button detection SW (switch) 63a for detecting that the effect button 63 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed is connected to the sub-control board 90. Therefore, when the effect button 63 is pressed, a signal is output from the effect button detection SW 63a to the sub-control board 90.

3. Description of jackpot etc. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, there are “hits” and “off” as a result of the jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery). In the case of “hit”, the “hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. In the case of “missing”, the “design symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. When winning a jackpot, the winning prize opening (the first winning prize opening 30 and the second winning prize opening 35) is opened with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of special symbol (the type of jackpot) that is stopped and displayed. (Special game) "is executed.

  There are several types of jackpots. The types of jackpots are as shown in FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, in this embodiment, there are two types of jackpots (V long jackpot and V short jackpot). The “V long jackpot” is a jackpot for operating the opening and closing members 32 and 37 in a first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that allows a game ball to pass through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. The “V short jackpot” is a jackpot for operating the opening and closing members 32 and 37 in a second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which the game ball cannot pass to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. There are four types of jackpots ranging from 2R to 5R, both “V long jackpot” and “V short jackpot”. However, the V short jackpot is a jackpot with no extra time as the opening time of the big winning opening is extremely short (see FIG. 10). On the other hand, the V long jackpot is a jackpot that allows the player to win a ball except for the 1R eyes. The number of prize balls that can be obtained in the jackpot of each round is as shown in FIG.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, based on the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 in the jackpot game, the gaming state after the jackpot game is shifted to a high probability state to be described later. Therefore, when the above-mentioned V long jackpot is won, the game state after the jackpot game can be shifted to the high probability state by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 during the execution of the jackpot game. On the other hand, when the V short jackpot is won, the game ball cannot be passed to the specific area 39 while the jackpot game is being executed. Therefore, the game state after the jackpot game is a normal probability state described later. (Non-high probability state).

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the lottery of the first special symbol (Special Figure 1), the jackpot distribution rate is 50% for the V long jackpot and 50% for the V short jackpot. On the other hand, the jackpots won in the lottery of the second special symbol (special chart 2) are all V long jackpots. In other words, when a big win is won by a lottery based on a winning to the second starting port 21 that can be entered by executing electric support control, which will be described later, the V long jackpot is always made. Thus, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, the game ball enters the second start port 21 rather than the big win lottery (the lottery of the first special symbol) performed by winning the game ball at the first start port 20. The jackpot lottery to be performed (the second special symbol lottery) is set to be advantageous to the player.

  Here, in the present pachinko gaming machine 1, the lottery for determining whether or not the jackpot is won is performed based on the “big hit random number”, and the lottery for the type of winning jackpot is performed based on the “big hit type random number”. As shown in FIG. 6A, the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 629. The jackpot type random number takes a value in the range of 0-99. In addition to the jackpot random number and the jackpot type random number, the random numbers acquired based on the winning at the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 include “reach random number” and “variation pattern random number”.

  The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not a reach is generated in the effect design variation effect indicating the result when the result of the jackpot determination is out of place. Reach is a state in which there is only one effect symbol that is variably displayed among a plurality of effect symbols, and depending on which symbol the effect symbol that is variably displayed is stopped and displayed, It is a state (for example, a state of “7 ↓ 7”) that is a combination of the production symbols shown. It should be noted that the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed as if they are slightly shaken in the display screen 7a. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0-126.

  The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern including a variation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 198. In addition, the random number acquired based on the passage through the gate 28 includes a normal symbol random number (per hit random number) shown in FIG. The normal symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 22. Normal design random numbers take values in the range of 0-240.

4). Description of the gaming state Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The special symbol display 41 and the normal symbol display 42 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 each have a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function. A state in which the probability variation function of the special symbol display 41 is activated is referred to as a “high probability state”, and a state in which it is not activated is referred to as a “normal probability state (non-high probability state)”. In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state. That is, the jackpot determination is performed using a jackpot determination table in which the value of the jackpot random number determined to be a jackpot is larger than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (see FIG. 7A). That is, when the probability variation function of the special symbol display 41 is activated, the probability that the display result of the special symbol variable display by the special symbol display 41 (that is, the stop symbol) becomes a jackpot symbol compared to when the special symbol display 41 is not activated. Becomes higher.

  In addition, a state in which the function for reducing the variation time of the special symbol display 41 is in operation is referred to as “time-short state”, and a state in which the special symbol display 41 is not in operation is referred to as “non-time-short state”. In the short-time state, the variation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of variation display to the time when the display result is derived and displayed) is shorter than in the non-short-time state. That is, the variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern table that is determined so that a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected more than in the non-time-short state (see FIG. 11). That is, when the function for shortening the variation time of the special symbol display device 41 is activated, it is easy to select a short variation time as the variation time of the variable symbol special display, compared to when the special symbol display 41 is not activated. As a result, in the short-time state, the special-patch holding pace is accelerated, and an effective winning (a winning that can be stored as a special-pending hold) at the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with smooth progress of the game.

  The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 may be activated at the same time, or only one of them may be activated. The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41. That is, the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in the time-short state and do not operate in the non-time-short state. Therefore, in the short time state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-short time state. In other words, a hit determination (ordinary symbol determination) is performed using a normal symbol per-decision table having more normal symbol random numbers (per hit random) determined to be hit than a normal symbol per-decision table used in a non-time-saving state ( (See FIG. 7C). That is, when the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable symbol normal display by the normal symbol display 42 becomes the normal winning symbol is higher than when the normal symbol display 42 is not activated. .

  In the short time state, the normal symbol fluctuation time is shorter than in the non-short time state. In this embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol is 0.2 seconds in the non-short-time state, but 0.1 seconds in the short-time state (see FIG. 7D). Furthermore, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than that in the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 12). That is, the open time extension function of the electric chew 22 is activated. In addition, in the short time state, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than that in the non-short time state (see FIG. 12). That is, the function of increasing the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened is activated.

  In the situation where the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 and the open time extension function and the number of times of opening increase function of the electric chew 22 are activated, compared to the case where these functions are not activated. Thus, the electric chew 22 is frequently opened, and game balls frequently win the second starting port 21. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls, becomes high. Therefore, a state in which these functions are activated is referred to as a “high base state”, and a state in which these functions are not activated is referred to as a “low base state”. In the high base state, it is possible to aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the hand-held game balls. The high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control to support winning at the second starting port 21 by the electric chew 22) is executed.

  In the high base state (electric support control state), not all the functions described above may operate. That is, the operation of one or more of the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42, the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 22 Therefore, it is only necessary that the electric chew 22 be opened more easily than when the function is not activated. Further, the high base state (electric support control state) may be independently controlled without accompanying the time-short state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the V long jackpot is basically a high probability state, a short time state and a high state if the specific area 39 is passed during the jackpot game. This is the base state (electric support control state) (see FIG. 9). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “highly accurate base state”. The high-accuracy base state is terminated when a special symbol variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (10000 times in this embodiment), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed. In other words, the termination condition for the high-accuracy and high-base state is substantially until the next jackpot winning. It should be noted that the termination condition for the high-accuracy and high-base state may be determined only by winning the jackpot and executing the jackpot game.

  However, in this embodiment, the upper limit number of times that can be continuously controlled to a high probability state after the jackpot game is 39 times (40 times as the number of consecutive jackpots) (this point will be described later). Therefore, if the upper limit of the high probability state has been reached, even if the V long jackpot is won and the player has passed the specific area 39 during the jackpot game, the game state after the jackpot game is changed to the normal probability state. (Non-high probability state, that is, low probability state) and short-time state and high base state are controlled (see FIG. 9). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low-accuracy base state”. As shown in FIG. 9, the low-accuracy base state is a variable display of special symbols of a predetermined number of times (11, 21, or 26 in this embodiment) set according to the type of winning jackpot and the gaming state at the time of winning. Or is won by winning the jackpot and the jackpot game is executed.

  In addition, the game state after the jackpot game by winning the V short jackpot is a non-electric support control state at the time of winning, and if the specific area 39 is not passed during the jackpot game (that is to be done) Is a normal probability state, a non-time-short state, and a low base state (non-electric support control state) (see FIG. 9). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low probability low base state”. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is played for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is a “low probability and low base state”.

  In a high base state such as a highly accurate high base state or a low accurate high base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by allowing the game ball to enter the right game region 3B by passing the right and passing through the second flow path. This is because the electric support 22 makes it easier to open the electric chew 22 than in the low base state, and it is easier to win the second starting port 21 than to win the first starting port 20. . Therefore, the player makes a right turn to win the game ball at the second starting port 21 while passing the game ball to the gate 28 which is a trigger for the normal symbol lottery. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of start prizes (win prizes at the start opening) rather than left-handed. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, a right-handed game is played even during a big hit game.

  On the other hand, in the low base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by allowing the game ball to enter the left game area 3A by left-handed and pass through the first flow path. Since the electric support control is not executed, the electric chew 22 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and it is easier to win the first start port 20 than to win the second start port 21. Because it is. Therefore, a left turn is made to win a game ball in the first starting port 20. As a result, it is possible to obtain a larger number of start prizes than right-handed.

5. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 81 [Main Control Main Process] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM 84. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads out and executes the main control main process program shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, initial setting is first performed (step S001). In the initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU 82 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) setting, resetting various flags, status, counter, etc. Etc. The initial value of the flag is “0”, that is, “OFF”, the initial value of the status is “1”, and the initial value of the counter is “0”. The initial setting (S001) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

  Following the initial setting (S001), interrupts are prohibited (S002), and the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), the various random number counter values shown in FIG. When each random number counter value reaches the upper limit value, it returns to “0” and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than “0” or may be changed randomly. The updated random number counter value is sequentially stored in a predetermined update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM 84 of the main control board 80.

  When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, the interruption is permitted (S004). While the interrupt is permitted, the main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the CPU 82, for example, at a cycle of 4 msec. That is, for example, it is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. Various counters by normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) after main timer interrupt process (S005) is finished and until main timer interrupt process (S005) is started next time The value update process is repeatedly executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

  [Main-side timer interrupt processing] Next, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, in the main-side timer interrupt process (S005), an output process (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), commands set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like. The command is composed of, for example, 2-byte information. The upper 1 byte is information regarding the type of command, and the lower 1 byte is information regarding the content of the command.

  In the input process (S102) performed after the output process (S101), various sensors (a first start port sensor 20a, a second start port sensor 21a, and a first grand prize port sensor) which are mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1. 30a, the second big prize opening sensor 35a, the normal prize opening sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 4) are read, and the number of prize balls according to the type of the prize opening (for example, 15 balls for the big prize opening) Then, a prize ball command for designating that the second starting port 21 is paid out is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. The prize ball command is transmitted not only to the sub-control board 90 but also to the payout control board 110 in the output process (S101). In the input process (S102), a detection signal from the lower plate full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as lower plate full data.

  The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. 6 includes the execution period of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the other period (main timer interrupt process (S005 ) Until the next main timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

  Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), a starting port sensor detection process (S104), a normal operation process (S105), a special operation process (S106), a specific area sensor detection process (S107), and The reserved ball number processing (S108) is executed. Thereafter, other processing (S109) is executed, and the main timer interrupt processing (S005) is terminated. As other processing (S109), the second special figure hold indicator 43b is controlled to a display mode indicating the number based on the later-described special figure 2 reserved ball number, or based on the following special figure 1 held ball number. Then, the first special figure holding display 43a is controlled to display the number. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82, the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 13). When the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), the main control again. Side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed. In the output process (S101) of the main timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the command set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main timer interrupt process (S005) is output.

  [Starting Port Sensor Detection Process] As shown in FIG. 15, in the starting port sensor detection process (S104), first, whether or not a game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a. (S201). If the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S201), a gate passage process (S202) described later is performed. On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S201), the gate passing process (S202) is passed and the process proceeds to step S203.

  In step S203, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second start port 21, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second start port sensor 21a (S203). If a game ball has not won the second starting port 21 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S208, but if a game ball has won the second starting port 21 (YES in S203), the special figure 2 It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of second special figure reservations, specifically the value of the counter for counting the number of second special figure reservations provided in the RAM 84) has reached four (upper limit number) ( S204). If the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has reached four (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S208, but if the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is less than four (NO in S204). Then, 1 is added to the special figure 2 reserved ball number (S205).

  Subsequently, special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S206) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM 84 (see FIG. 4), the hit type random number A counter value (label-TRND-AS value), a reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value), and a variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1 value) are acquired (that is, FIG. 6A). And the obtained random number values are stored in a storage area corresponding to the current number of reserved figure 2 reserved balls in the second figure reserved storage unit 85b.

  Subsequently, in the start port sensor detection process (S104), it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first start port 20, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 20a (S208). . If no game ball is won at the first starting port 20 (NO at S208), the process is completed. If a game ball is won at the first starting port 20 (YES at S208), the special figure 1 is on hold. It is determined whether or not the number of balls (the number of the first special figure hold, specifically the value of the counter for counting the number of the first special figure hold provided in the RAM 84) has reached four (upper limit number) (S209). ). If the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has reached four (YES in S209), the process is terminated. If the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than four (NO in S209), Special figure 1 "1" is added to the number of reserved balls (S170).

  Subsequently, special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S171) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S171), similarly to the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM 84 (see FIG. 4). Value (label-TRND-A value), hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value), reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value), and variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-) (T1 value) is obtained (that is, the random value group shown in FIG. 6A is obtained), and the obtained random number value is determined according to the current special figure 1 reserved ball number in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a. Store in the storage area.

  [Gate-passing process] As shown in FIG. 16, in the gate-passing process (S202), the number of normal symbol reservation balls (the number of normal figure reservations, specifically, the value of a counter for counting the number of general figure reservations provided in the RAM 84) ) Is 4 or more (S301), and if the number of normal symbol holding balls is 4 or more (YES in S301), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reservation balls is not 4 or more (NO in S301), “1” is added to the number of normal symbol reservation balls (S302), and normal symbol random number acquisition processing (S303) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S303), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value, FIG. 6B) stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM 84 (see FIG. 4). ) And the obtained random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the current number of normal symbol reservation balls in the general symbol reservation storage unit 86 of the RAM 84. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 performs an abnormal game confirmation process (S304).

  [Unusual Game Check Processing] As shown in FIG. 17, in the non-normal game check processing (S304), it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag (the flag indicating that the time is short) is ON (S401). Otherwise, it is subsequently determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S402). If not ON in step S402, an abnormality notification command is set (S403). On the other hand, if the determination result is YES in steps S401 and S402, the process ends without setting an abnormality notification command. In other words, in this embodiment, when a game is played with a right hit (except when the jackpot game is being executed), the gate sensor 28a detects a game ball as a result of a right hit game. In this case, an abnormality notification command is set. That is, the gate sensor 28a functions as a driving flow path detecting unit that detects that a game ball has been driven into the second flow path.

  [Normal Operation Processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs normal operation processing (S105) shown in FIG. 18 following the start port sensor detection processing (S104). In the normal operation process (S105), the process related to the normal symbol display 42 and the electric Chu 22 is divided into four stages, and “normal operation status 1, 2, 3, 4” is assigned to each of these stages. If the “normal operation status” is “1” (YES in S601), the normal symbol standby process (S602) is performed, and if the “normal operation status” is “2” (NO in S601). , YES in S603), normal symbol variation processing (S604) is performed, and when the “normal operation status” is “3” (both NO in S601 and S603, YES in S605), normal symbol confirmation processing (S606 When the “normal operation status” is “4” (NO in all of S601, S603, and S605), the normal electric accessory processing (S607) is performed. The normal operation status is “1” in the initial setting.

  [Normal Symbol Waiting Process] As shown in FIG. 19, in the normal symbol waiting process (S602), it is first determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is “0” (S701). This process is finished. On the other hand, if it is not “0”, the normal symbol hit determination process is performed (S702).

  [Normal Symbol Determination Processing] As shown in FIG. 20, in the normal symbol determination processing (S702), first, a normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value) stored in the normal symbol storage unit 86. Is read (S801). Next, the address of the normal symbol hit determination table (FIG. 7C) is set (S802). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (that is, whether or not the gaming state is a time reduction state) (S803). If it is in the short time state, it is determined whether or not it is a hit based on the table for the short time state (the hit determination values are “1” to “240”) in the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. 7C (S804). ). That is, it is determined whether or not the read normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H) matches any of the hit determination values. On the other hand, if it is in the non-short-time state, based on the table for non-short-time state (the hit determination values are “210” to “240”) in the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not (S805). If the result of the hit determination (S804, S805) is “losing”, the process ends. If it is “win”, the normal hit flag is turned on (S806) and the process ends.

  In the normal symbol standby process (FIG. 19), the normal symbol variation pattern selection process is performed (S703) after the normal symbol per unit determination process (S702). In the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, with reference to the ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 7D, if the gaming state is the short-time state, the ordinary symbol variation pattern having a variation time of 0.1 seconds for the ordinary symbol. Select. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time-short state, the normal symbol variation pattern having a normal symbol variation time of 0.2 seconds is selected. The symbols that are stopped and displayed (derived display) as a result of the normal symbol variable display (variable display) by the normal symbol display 42 are the normal winning symbols (“XX” when the result of the normal symbol lottery is “win”. ”, ○: lit, ●: off), and“ lost ”is a normal losing pattern (“ ● ○ ”).

  Subsequent to the normal symbol variation pattern selection processing (S703), the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of normal symbol reservation balls (S704). Then, the storage location (storage area) of each normal map storage in the general map storage unit 86 is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the memory corresponding to the fourth storage in the general map storage unit 86 is stored. The area (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S705). In this way, the usual figure hold is digested in the order in which it was put on hold.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 performs normal symbol variation start processing (S706). In the normal symbol variation start process, the normal symbol variation display is started with the normal symbol variation pattern selected in step S703, and the normal operation status is set to “2”. In the normal symbol variation start process, a normal symbol variation start command is set in order to notify the sub control board 90 of the start of variation of the normal symbol.

  [Normal Symbol Fluctuation Processing] As shown in FIG. 21, in the normal symbol variation processing (S604), it is first determined whether or not the variation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S1001). . On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S1001), the normal symbol variation stop command is set (S1002), and the normal operation status is set to “3” (S1003). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the normal symbol variation display with the display result (ordinary winning symbol or normal loss symbol) according to the determination result of the normal symbol random number (S1004), this processing is ended.

  [Normal Symbol Determination Process] As shown in FIG. 22, in the normal symbol determination process (S606), it is first determined whether or not the normal hit flag is ON (S1101). If the normal hit flag is not ON (NO in S1101), the normal operation status is set to “1” (S1106), and this process is terminated. On the other hand, if the normal hit flag is ON (YES in S1101), it is subsequently determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON, that is, whether or not the time reduction state is in effect (S1102). If it is in the time-short state, the opening pattern in the time-short state is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 (S1103). The open pattern in the short-time state is an open pattern in which the release for 2.0 seconds is repeated three times as shown in the electric chew release TBL2 in FIG. Accordingly, “3” is set in the electric chew release counter that counts the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened. The interval time between releases is 1 second.

  On the other hand, if it is in the non-time-short state (NO in S1102), the open pattern in the non-time-short state is set as the open pattern of the electric chew 22 (S1104). The open pattern in the non-short-time state is an open pattern in which a 0.2 second release is performed once as shown in the electric chew release TBL1 in FIG. Accordingly, “1” is set in the electric chew release counter. Then, following the setting of the release pattern (S1103, S1104), the normal operation status is set to “4” (S1105), and this process ends.

  [Normal Electric Power Object Processing] As shown in FIG. 23, in the normal electric power object processing (S607), it is first determined whether or not the normal hit end flag is ON (S1201). The normal winning end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the electric Chu 22 has ended in the selected auxiliary game.

  If the normal hit end flag is not ON (NO in S1201), it is determined whether or not the second start port 21 is open (that is, whether or not the electric chew 22 is open) (S1202). If it is not open (NO in S1202), it is determined whether or not it is time to open the second start port 21 (S1203). If not, the process ends. If it has reached, the second start port 21 is opened. (S1204). On the other hand, if the second start port 21 is being opened (YES in S1202), it is determined whether or not the time for closing the second start port 21 has been reached (that is, a predetermined open time after the second start port 21 is opened). (S1205), if not reached, the process is terminated, and if reached, the second start port 21 is closed (closed) (S1206).

  Then, following the closing of the second start port 21 (S1206), the value of the electric chew opening counter is decremented by 1 (S1207), and it is determined whether or not the value of the electric chew opening counter is “0” (S1208). If it is not “0” (NO in S1208), the process is finished as it is to open the electric chew 22 again. On the other hand, if it is “0” (YES in S1208), a normal hit ending process for ending the auxiliary game such as starting an auxiliary game ending is performed (S1209), and the normal hit end flag is set and the process is ended ( S1210). The electric chew release counter is “0” when the electric chew 22 is opened (opening of the movable member 23) three times during the time-shortening state, and the electric chew 22 is opened during the non-time-shorting state. Once done, it will be “0”.

  On the other hand, if the normal hit end flag is ON in step S1201 (YES in S1201), the opening operation of the electric Chu 22 set in step S1103 or S1104 has ended, so the auxiliary game ending The normal hit end flag is turned OFF after the end of the normal hit (S1211), the normal hit flag is turned OFF (S1212), the normal operation status is set to “1”, and the process is ended (S1213). Thus, in the next main timer interrupt process, the normal symbol standby process (S602) is executed again as the normal operation process (FIG. 18).

  [Special Operation Process] As shown in FIG. 14, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special operation process (S106) after the normal operation process (S105). In the special operation process (S106), as shown in FIG. 24, the processes related to the special symbol display 41 and the special prize opening device (the first big prize device 31 and the second big prize device 36) are divided into four stages. "Special operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each stage. If the “special operation status” is “1” (YES in S1301), a special symbol standby process (S1302) is performed. If the “special operation status” is “2” (NO in S1301) , S1303: YES), special symbol variation processing (S1304) is performed, and if the “special action status” is “3” (NO in S1301, S1303, YES in S1305), special symbol confirmation processing (S1306) When the “special operation status” is “4” (S1301, S1303, and S1305 are all NO), the special electric accessory processing (S1307) as a big hit game is performed. The special operation status is “1” by default.

  [Special Symbol Waiting Process] As shown in FIG. 25, in the special symbol waiting process (S1302), first, whether or not the number of reserved balls (that is, the number of reserved figures 2 reserved balls) at the second start port 21 is “0”. Is determined (S1401). Special Figure 2 If the number of reserved balls is “0” (YES in S1401), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning at the second start port 21, the first start It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is “0” (S1407). If the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is also “0” (YES in S1407), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning in the first starting port 20, it has already been It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is set as a standby screen (a demo screen for waiting for customers) (S1413). If so (YES in S1413), the process ends. If not (S1413) NO), after waiting for elapse of a predetermined standby time, a customer standby command for displaying a standby screen is set (S1414).

  In step S1401, if the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is not “0” (NO in S1401), that is, storing a random number counter value group acquired due to winning at the second starting port 21 (holding information in Special Figure 2) ) Is performed, a special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) and a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) described later are performed. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the special figure 2 reserved ball number by one (S1404). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the second special figure storage unit 85b is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the fourth special figure storage unit 85b holds the fourth. The corresponding storage area (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S1405). In this way, the second special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was put on hold. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1406). In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1406), the special operation status is set to “2” and the fluctuation start command is set to start the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 2 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1406) includes the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 2 big hit determination process (S1402). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) (information including fluctuation time information) are included.

  Also, when the figure 2 reserved ball number is “0” but the figure 1 reserved ball number is not “0” (YES in S1401 and NO in S1407), that is, there is no hold information of the special figure 2, When there is one or more random number counter value group storages (holding information of special figure 1) acquired due to winning at one start port 20, special figure 1 big hit determination processing (S1408) and special figure described later One variation pattern selection process (S1409) is performed. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the special figure 1 reserved ball number by one (S1410). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the fourth hold in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a. The storage area corresponding to (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S1411). In this way, the first special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was put on hold. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1412). In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1412), the special operation status is set to "2" and the fluctuation start command is set to start the fluctuation display of the first special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 1 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1412) includes the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1408). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409) (information including fluctuation time information) are included.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the special symbol change display based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is “0” (YES in S1401). That is, the digestion of the second special figure hold is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special figure hold. In this embodiment, the lottery based on the second special figure hold is more likely to win the big hit (V long jackpot), which is more profitable for the player, than the lottery based on the first special figure hold (FIG. 8). ).

  [Special Figure 2 Big Hit Determination Process (Special Figure 1 Big Hit Determination Process)] The special figure 2 big hit determination process (S1402) and the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1408) are based on FIG. It explains collectively. As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408), first, a jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read as a determination value (S1501). ). More specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402), it is stored in the first storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b of the RAM 84 (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first of the second special figure reservation). Read the jackpot random number counter value. In the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1408), the big hit stored in the first storage area of the first special figure holding storage unit 85a of the RAM 84 (that is, the first storage area corresponding to the first special figure holding). Read the random number counter value.

  Next, the address of the jackpot determination table (FIG. 7A) is set (S1502). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is a high probability state (S1503). If it is not a high probability state (NO in S1503), that is, if it is a normal probability state (non-high probability state), a table for non-high probability state (jackpot determination) in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 7A). Whether the value is a big hit is determined based on “627” to “629”) (S1504). On the other hand, if the state is a high probability state (YES in S1503), whether or not the jackpot is determined based on the table for the high probability state (the jackpot determination values are “600” to “629”) in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 7A). It is determined whether or not (S1505).

  If the result of the jackpot determination (S1504, S1505) is “big hit”, the jackpot type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read and the jackpot type is determined based on the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. (S1506). After determining the jackpot type (S1506), the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1507), and special figure stop symbol data (see FIG. 8) corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the jackpot type buffer provided in the RAM 84 (S1508). ) Finish the process. On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination (S1504, S1505) is “lost”, the special figure stop symbol data (01H) corresponding to the lost symbol is set (S1508) and the processing is terminated.

  [Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process)] The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409) have the same process flow. A description will be given collectively based on FIGS. 27 and 28. As shown in FIG. 27 and FIG. 28, in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) or the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409), first, whether or not the gaming state is the short time state (whether or not the short time flag is ON) ) Is determined (S1601). If it is not the time saving state (NO in S1601), that is, if it is not the time saving state, it is subsequently determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1602). If it is ON (YES in S1602), it is further determined whether or not the winning jackpot type is V long jackpot based on the set special figure stop symbol data (S1603). If it is a V long jackpot (YES in S1603), refer to the V long jackpot table during the non-time-short state (the portion corresponding to the non-time-short state and V long jackpot in the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11), A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1 value) (S1604). Specifically, the variation pattern P1 or P2 is selected. If the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined.

  In step S1603 in FIG. 27, if the V long jackpot is not found (NO in S1603), the V short jackpot is won, so the V short jackpot table during the non-time-short state (the non-time-short among the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11). The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the state and the portion corresponding to the V short jackpot (S1605). Specifically, the variation pattern P3 is selected.

  In step S1602, if the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1602), it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is a reach-achieved random number value (S1606). As shown in FIG. 7B, the reach establishment random number value is “0” to “13” in the non-short-time state, and “no value” in the short-time state. That is, in this embodiment, reach may occur in the non-short-time state, while reach does not occur in the short-time state. As a result, in the short-time state, more variation patterns having a short variation time than in the non-time-short state are selected, and the digestion speed of special figure reservation is increased.

  When the reach random number counter value is a reach establishment random number value (YES in S1606), that is, when there is a reach loss, the reach loss table during the non-time-short state (the non-time-short state among the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11) The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the loss with reach) (S1607). Specifically, the variation pattern P4 or P5 is selected.

  When the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1606), that is, when there is no reach loss, the reach-less loss table during the non-time-short state (the non-time-short state of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the part corresponding to the loss without reach) (S1608). At the time of the loss without reach, a function of shortening and changing according to the number of reserved balls is activated. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is “3” or “4”, a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected compared to when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is “0” to “2”. It has come to be. Specifically, the variation pattern P6 or P7 is selected.

  If it is determined in step S1601 that the gaming state is the short time state (YES in S1601), it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON as shown in FIG. 28 (S1609). If it is ON, regardless of the type of winning jackpot, the change pattern random number counter value is referred to by referring to the short-time state big jackpot table (the portion corresponding to the short-time state and jackpot in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11). Based on this, a variation pattern is selected (S1610). Specifically, the variation pattern P8 is selected.

  On the other hand, if the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1609), refer to the time-short state loss table (the portion corresponding to the time-short state and loss in the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11) regardless of the reach random number counter value. Then, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1611). Specifically, the variation pattern P9 is selected. As shown in FIG. 11, the variation pattern determination table in the time reduction state is a table in which the variation time of the special symbol is shorter than the variation pattern determination table in the non-time reduction state.

  After the variation pattern is selected as described above, the selected variation pattern is set as shown in FIG. 27 (S1612), and this process ends. The set variation pattern information is included in the variation start command and sent to the sub-control board 90 by the output process (S101).

  [Special Symbol Variation Processing] As shown in FIG. 29, in the special symbol variation processing (S1304), first, the variation time of the special symbol (variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, FIG. 11). It is determined whether or not (see) has elapsed (S1701). If it has not elapsed (NO in S1701), this process is immediately terminated. Thereby, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

  On the other hand, if the variation time has elapsed (YES in S1701), the variation stop command is set (S1702), and the special operation status is set to “3” (S1703). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the special symbol variation display with the symbol (big hit symbol or lost symbol) corresponding to the set special symbol stop symbol data (S1704), this processing is ended.

  [Special Symbol Confirmation Process] As shown in FIG. 30, in the special symbol confirmation process (S1306), first, a game state management process (S1801) described later is performed. Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1802). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1802), an open pattern (see FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 for details) corresponding to the type of winning jackpot is set (S1803). At this time, the value of the round counter that counts the number of unit-open games (round games) executed during the jackpot game is set to the number of rounds according to the type of jackpot that has been won. The grand prize opening may be opened several times in one round game.

  The game control microcomputer 81 performs a game state reset process, which will be described later, following step S1803 (S1804). Thereafter, in order to start the jackpot game, a jackpot opening command is set (S1805), the opening of the jackpot game is started (S1806), and the special operation status is set to “4” (S1807).

  If the jackpot flag is not ON in step S1802 (NO in S1802), since the jackpot game is not started, the special operation status is set to “1” (S1808), and the process ends.

  [Game State Management Process] As shown in FIG. 31, in the game state management process (S1801), it is first determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S2001). If it is ON, the special symbol executed during the high probability state is determined. The value of the probability variation counter that counts the number of fluctuations is decremented by 1 (S2002), it is determined whether the value of the probability variation counter is “0” (S2003), and if it is “0”, the probability variation flag is turned OFF ( S2004). If the determination result in step S2001 or S2003 is NO, the process proceeds to step S2005. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the value of the probability variation counter is set to “10000” when shifting to the high probability state. This point will be described later.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S2005). If it is ON, the value of the time reduction counter that counts the number of special symbol changes executed during the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (S2006). It is determined whether or not the value of the counter is “0” (S2007). If it is “0”, the time reduction flag is turned off (S2008). If the determination result in step S2005 or S2007 is NO, the process proceeds to step S2009. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the value of the hour / hour counter is set to “11”, “21”, “26” or “10000” when shifting to the hour / hour state (FIG. 9). reference). This point will be described later.

  Thereafter, the gaming control microcomputer 81 sets a gaming state designation command including information on the current gaming state in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S2009), and ends this process.

  [Game State Reset Process] As shown in FIG. 32, in the game state reset process (S1804), it is first determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON (S2101). If it is ON, the probability change flag is turned OFF (S2102). In addition, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S2103). If it is ON, the time reduction flag is turned OFF (S2104). That is, during the execution of the jackpot game, the non-high probability state and the non-time-short state are controlled. In this embodiment, since the low base state is always in the non-time-short state, the low base state is also controlled during the execution of the big hit game.

  [Special Electric Property Processing] As shown in FIG. 33, in the special electric material processing (S1307), it is first determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2201). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that all the opening of the big winning devices (the first big winning device 31 and the second big winning device 36) in the running big hit game has ended.

  If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2201), whether or not the big prize opening (first big prize opening 30 or second big prize opening 35) is being opened (that is, whether or not the big prize winning device is being opened). Is determined (S2202). If it is not open (NO in S2202), whether or not it is time to open the big prize opening (first big prize opening 30 or second big prize opening 35), that is, the first time after the jackpot opening time has passed It is determined whether or not it has reached the opening start time in the round game, or the opening time has elapsed after the interval time (closing time) until the once closed big prize opening is opened again (S2203). ).

  If the decision result in the step S2203 is NO, the process is finished as it is. On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S2203 is YES, it is judged whether or not the currently executed jackpot game is a jackpot game as a V long jackpot (S2204). If it is not the V long jackpot, the process proceeds to step S2207. If the V long jackpot is reached, whether or not it is the timing for starting the second round for opening the second big winning opening 35, that is, the value of the round counter is “ 2 ”is determined (S2205). If it is not time to start the second round (NO in S2205), the process proceeds to step S2207. On the other hand, if it is the timing for starting the second round (YES in S2205), the V valid period setting process (S2206) is performed.

  In the V validity period setting process (S2206), during the second round of the V long jackpot during the opening of the second big prize opening 35 and for several seconds after the second big prize opening 35 is closed, The V effective period for determining that the detection is valid is set. In this embodiment, a period other than this (including the case where no jackpot game is being executed) is set as a V invalid period in which the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalid. Here, determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is valid means turning on the V flag based on the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a (specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 35) described later). That is). The determination that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalid means that the V flag is not turned ON even if the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a. The V valid period includes a few seconds after the second grand prize opening 35 is closed. The game ball may win the second big prize opening 35 immediately before the second big prize opening 35 is closed. Is taken into consideration.

  That is, in this embodiment, the V flag is turned ON only when the V passage during the V effective period (game ball passing to the specific area 39) is detected, and the V flag is detected when the V passage outside the V effective period (during the V invalid period) is detected. Is not turned on. When the V flag is ON, the probability variation flag is turned on, that is, the gaming state after the big hit game is set to a high probability state except when a limiter function described later is activated (the gaming state described later). Setting process (see FIG. 34)). By doing so, the V flag is not turned on based on the passage of V due to fraud, that is, the high probability state is not set.

  In step S2207, the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35) is opened according to the opening pattern (see FIGS. 9 and 10) according to the type of jackpot. Note that the sorting member 71 always moves with a constant motion from the start of the jackpot game (or round game). In the V long jackpot opening pattern (V long opening pattern), in the second round, the opening / closing member 37 is opened so that the game ball won in the second big winning opening 35 can pass through the specific area 39 with a margin. On the other hand, in the V short jackpot opening pattern (V short opening pattern), the opening / closing member 37 is opened so that it is almost impossible to win the second big winning opening 35 in the second round. In addition, in the V short opening pattern, even if the game ball can win the second grand prize opening 35, the opening timing of the opening / closing member 37 with respect to the operation of the sorting member 71 is prevented so that it cannot pass through the specific area 39. Is set.

  In a succeeding step S2208, a round designation command transmission determination process is performed. In the round designation command transmission determination process (S2208), it is determined whether or not the opening of the big winning opening in step S2207 is the first release in one round game. A round designation command indicating the number of rounds is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84.

  In step S2202 of the special electric accessory processing (FIG. 33), if the big prize opening (first big prize opening 30 or second big prize opening 35) is being opened (YES in S2202), the condition for closing the big prize opening Whether or not is established is determined (S2405). In this embodiment, the closing condition is that the number of winning prizes in the round winning game in the round game has reached the prescribed maximum winning quantity (in this embodiment, 8 per round), or the time for closing the winning prize opening. One of the achievements (that is, a predetermined opening time (see FIG. 10) has elapsed since the opening of the special winning opening) is satisfied. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is not satisfied (NO in S2209), the process ends.

  On the other hand, when the closing condition of the big prize opening is satisfied (YES in S2209), the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) is closed (closed) ( S2210). If one round game is ended by closing step S2210 (YES in S2211), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2212), and whether or not the value of the round counter is “0”. Determination is made (S2213). If it is not “0” (NO in S2213), the process is finished to start the next round game.

  On the other hand, if it is “0” (YES in S2213), a jackpot ending command is set as a jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game (S2214), and the jackpot ending is started (S2215). Then, the jackpot end flag is set and the process ends (S2216). The round counter is “0” if the 2R jackpot is opened twice and “0” if the 3R jackpot is opened 3 times and is “0” if the 3R jackpot is opened. If it is a big hit, it will be “0” if the big winning opening is opened four times, and if it is a 5R big hit, it will be “0” if the big winning opening is opened five times.

  If the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2201 (YES in S2201), the final round has ended, so it is determined whether the jackpot ending time has elapsed (S2217) and the ending time has elapsed. If not (NO in S2217), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2217), the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2218), the jackpot flag is turned off (S2219), and the special operation status is set to “1” (S2220). Thus, in the next main timer interruption process, the special symbol standby process (S1302) is executed again as the special operation process (FIG. 24). Thereafter, a game state setting process (S2221) described later is performed, and this process is terminated.

  [Game State Setting Process] As shown in FIG. 34, in the game state setting process (S2121), first, it is determined whether or not the limiter operation counter is a predetermined limit number (“39” in this embodiment) (S2301). . The limiter operation counter is a counter that counts the number of times that the gaming state after the jackpot game is continuously controlled to a high probability state.

  If the value of the limiter operation counter has not reached the limit number (NO in S2301), it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S2302). If the V flag is not ON (NO in S2302), the process proceeds to step S2307. If the V flag is ON (YES in S2302), the probability variation flag is turned on (S2303), and the probability variation counter is set to “10000”. (S2304). As a result, the gaming state is controlled to a high probability state until the next jackpot winning. In this embodiment, when controlled to a high probability state, since the high probability state will continue substantially until the next jackpot winning, the end condition of control to the high probability state is only the jackpot winning, It is good also as a structure without the probable end condition of execution of the special symbol change over predetermined times (10000 times). In this case, the probability variation counter is not necessary. Following step S2304, the value of the limiter operation counter is incremented by “1” (S2305), the V flag is turned off (S2306), and the process proceeds to step S2307.

  On the other hand, if the value of the limiter operation counter reaches the limit number of times (“39” times) (YES in S2301), the V flag is turned off without determining whether the V flag is on (S2306). ), And proceeds to step S2307. Therefore, in this embodiment, the upper limit of the number of times that the gaming state after the jackpot game can be continuously controlled to the high probability state is 39 times. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the number of consecutive big hits including the first hit reaches 40 times, even after passing to the specific area 39 during the big hit game, the game after the big hit game It is a gaming machine that controls the state to a normal probability state (not to a high probability state).

  In step S2307, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not to shift to the electric support control state (time reduction state and electric support control state). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, whether to shift to the electric support control state is determined by the type of jackpot (set special figure stop symbol data) and the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot . If it is determined to shift to the electric support control state in light of the table shown in FIG. 9, the time reduction flag is turned on (S2308), the number of time reductions is set in the time reduction counter (S2309), and the process proceeds to step S2310. On the other hand, if it is determined not to shift to the electric support control state (NO in S2307), the process proceeds to step S2310 without executing steps S2308 and S2309.

  Note that the value set in the time reduction counter (number of time reductions) is “10000” when the control to the electric support control state is performed with the control to the high probability state (when the probability variation flag is ON). If there is no control to the high probability state (when the probability variation flag is OFF), a value (“11”, “21”, or “ 26 ") (see FIG. 9). The fact that the number of time reductions is “10000” means that the control to the electric support control state is not substantially ended until the next big hit win.

  In step S2310, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON. If not, the limiter operation counter is set to “0” (S2311), that is, the limiter operation counter is cleared. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a game state designation command including information on the currently set game state in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S2312), and also includes a high-accuracy continuous count including information on the current limiter operation counter value. A command is set (S2313), and this process ends.

  Here, in this embodiment, when a big win is won in the jackpot lottery according to FIG. 1, the V long jackpot that can be passed to the specific area 39 is distributed with a probability of 50%. When the gaming state after the V long jackpot is controlled to a high probability state, the electric support control state is always controlled until the next jackpot. In the electric support control state, as long as a right-handed game is played, winnings to the second start port 21 frequently occur. Therefore, as long as there is a second special figure hold, only the jackpot lottery related to the special figure 2 is executed. . And when a big win is won in the jackpot lottery related to the special figure 2, it is always distributed to a V long jackpot. Therefore, if the pachinko gaming machine 1 wins the V long jackpot based on the winning to the first starting port 20 in the non-electric support control state, the limiter function for limiting the control to the high probability state is activated thereafter. Up to (until determined as YES in step S2301), it is a set machine in which the jackpot is continuously changed (set number of times is 40 times).

  [Specific Area Sensor Detection Process] As shown in FIG. 14, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a specific area sensor detection process (S107) after the special operation process (S106). In the specific area sensor detection process (S107), as shown in FIG. 35, it is first determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2401). In the present embodiment, the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a only when the sorting member 71 is controlled to the first state (FIG. 2A). If there is no detection in step S2401 (NO in S2401), the process is terminated, but if there is a detection (YES in S2401), it is determined whether or not the V valid period is in effect (S2402). The V effective period is a period set in the V effective period setting process (S2206) in the special electric accessory process (FIG. 33) described above. The V effective period is set as a period in the second round of V long jackpot.

  If it is determined in step S2402 that the V validity period is in effect (YES in S2402), the V flag is turned on (S2403), and it is determined whether or not the currently executed jackpot game is “first win”. (S2404). If it is not the first hit (NO in S2404), the process ends. If it is the first hit (YES in S2404), the V passing command is set (S2405) and the process ends. The V passing command is a command for causing the sub-control board 90 to notify V passing.

  The first win is a jackpot won in a gaming state other than the “high probability state and the electric support control state that continues until the end of the high probability state” (hereinafter referred to as “specific gaming state”). This refers to what will later shift to a specific gaming state.

  [Holding Ball Number Processing] As shown in FIG. 14, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the holding ball number processing (S108) following the specific area sensor detection processing (S107). In the reserved ball number processing (S108), as shown in FIG. 36, first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number, the special figure 2 reserved ball number, and the normal symbol reserved ball number stored in the RAM 84 are read (S2501). Next, a reserved ball number command for notifying the number of held balls to the sub-control board 90 is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S2502).

6). Operation of effect control microcomputer 91 [Sub-control main process] Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the explanation of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM 94. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub control board 90 reads out and executes the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, a CPU initialization process is performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are performed.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the RAM 94 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO, the RAM 94 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to step S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to step S4004 without initializing the RAM 94. That is, if the power-off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM 94 are not normal even if the power-off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM 94 is initialized. However, if the contents of the RAM 94 are maintained normally (YES in S4002), the RAM 94 is not initialized. If the RAM 94 is initialized, the values of various flags, statuses, counters, etc. are reset. Further, steps S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter.

  In step S4004, interrupts are prohibited. Next, random number seed update processing is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. The updated random number counter value is sequentially stored in a predetermined update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM 94 of the sub-control board 90. Note that the effect determination random number includes an addition effect random number for determining whether or not an additional effect described later is executed and an additional number in the effect. Other random numbers for determining the effect include a random number for determining the effect symbol for determining the effect symbol, a random number for determining the variable effect pattern for determining the variable effect pattern, and a determination for the notification effect for determining various notice effects. There are random numbers. The random number update method may be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Random values may not be added one by one at the time of update, but may be added two by two. The same applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above.

  Here, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is capable of executing an extra effect (see FIG. 66). The extra effect in this form is the award that is displayed by displaying the planned number of winning balls that can be obtained by winning a winning prize in a specific game period, less than the actual number of winning balls. This is an effect of displaying the difference between the planned number of balls and the actual planned number of winning balls on the displayed value of the planned number of winning balls.

  The specific game period is a period that is easily controlled to a specific game state in this embodiment. The specific game period is continued until, for example, the limiter function is actuated after being controlled to a specific game state (electric support that continues until high-precision and high-precision completion) after completion of the “first win”. However, if the player moves to the normal probability state after the jackpot game before the limiter function is activated (for example, if the game ball does not pass to the specific area 39 during the V long jackpot), the transition to the normal probability state occurs. End with. The ending of the jackpot game when the specific game period ends may or may not be included in the specific game period.

  When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, a command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100, the sound control board 106, and the lamp control board 107. Each board that has received the command uses various effects devices (image display device 7, speaker 67, panel lamp 5, frame lamp 66, decorative movable body 15 and the like) according to the commands. Perform jackpot effects (opening effects, round effects, ending effects), extra effects, etc. associated with the jackpot game. Next, the production control microcomputer 91 permits interruption (S4007). Thereafter, steps S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are permitted, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) can be executed.

  [Reception Interrupt Processing] In the reception interrupt processing (S4008), as shown in FIG. 38, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is determined by the microcomputer 91 for effect control. It is determined whether or not an input has been made to the external INT input unit (S4101). If the strobe signal is not ON, the processing is terminated, and if it is ON, various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM 94 (S4102). This reception interrupt process is a process executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

  [1 ms Timer Interrupt Process] The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a 1 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 39, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, an input process for creating switch data (edge data and level data) based on a detection signal from the effect button detection switch 63a is performed (S4201). Subsequently, a ramp data output process for outputting the ramp data created by the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later is performed (S4202). Next, drive data output processing for generating and outputting drive data for driving the decorative movable body 15 is performed (S4203). Then, a watchdog timer process for setting the reset of the watchdog timer is performed (S4204).

  [10 ms Timer Interrupt Processing] The 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) is executed every time an interrupt pulse with a 10 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 40, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, a received command analysis process (S4301, FIG. 41) described later, a mode transition display process (S4302, FIG. 52), and a main scenario control process (S4303, FIG. 53). ) In order. Next, switch state acquisition processing is performed in which the switch data created in the 1 ms timer interrupt processing is stored in the RAM 94 as switch data for 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4304). Subsequently, a switch process (S4305, FIG. 61), which will be described later, is performed to set the display content of the display screen 7a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process. Thereafter, other processing such as creating lamp data (data for controlling lighting of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) and updating the random number for effect determination is executed (S4306).

  [Reception Command Analysis Processing] As shown in FIG. 41, in the reception command analysis processing (S4301), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a customer waiting standby command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401). If it has been received, a waiting-for-customer process described later is performed (S4402).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a pending ball number command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4403), and if received, performs a hold related process (S4404). In the hold-related processing (S4404), the first special figure hold effect counter and the second special figure hold provided in the RAM 94 of the sub-control board 90 based on the information on the number of held balls included in the number of held balls command. Update the value of the production counter. The first special figure hold effect counter is a counter that counts the number of first special figure hold that is the number of random value groups (winning information) stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 85a of the RAM 84. The second special figure hold effect counter is a counter that counts the number of second special figure hold that is the number of random value groups (winning information) stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 85b of the RAM 84. . In the non-electric support control state, the production control microcomputer 91 displays the number of production hold images 9 (see FIG. 1) corresponding to the number of the first special figure hold based on the value of the first special figure hold production counter. indicate.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an abnormality notification command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4405), and if received, performs abnormality notification processing (S4406). In the abnormality notification process (S4406), an abnormality notification start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. The abnormality notification start command is a command for notifying in a predetermined abnormality notification mode that a game is being played by a game method different from the manufacturer's intention. In this embodiment, when the abnormality notification start command is transmitted in the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays a predetermined abnormality notification image (for example, a character image such as “Please return to left-handed”). ) Is displayed on the display screen 7a. The abnormality notification mode may be other than displaying an abnormality notification image. For example, the panel lamp 5 or the frame lamp 66 may be turned on, or a warning sound may be output from the speaker 67. As a result, it is possible to prevent a right-handed game from being played even when the control to the electric support control state or the big hit game is not being executed. If there is a detection by the gate sensor 28a, the game control microcomputer 81 always transmits an abnormality notification command, and the presentation control microcomputer 91 that has received this command is in control of the electric support control state or It is determined whether or not a big hit game is being executed. If not, an abnormality notification start command may be set.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a gaming state designation command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4407), and if received, performs a gaming state status setting process described later (S4408).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a variation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4409), and if received, performs a variation effect start process to be described later (S4410).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a change stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4411), and if received, performs a change effect end process to be described later (S4412).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4413), and if received, performs an opening effect selection process described later (S4414).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a round designation command is received from the main control board 80 (S4415), and if received, performs a round effect selection process described later (S4416).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4417). If it has been received, an ending effect selection process described later is performed (S4418).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a V pass command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4419), and if received, performs a V pass notification effect start process (S4420). In the V pass notification effect start process (S4420), a V pass notification effect start command for starting the V pass notification effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. The V pass notification effect is an effect for notifying the player that there has been a V pass. This form is an effect of displaying a predetermined V-passage notification image (see FIG. 63D) on the display screen 7a. Note that the V passing notification effect may be in other forms such as outputting a special sound effect from the speaker 67.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a prize ball command is received from the main control board 80 (S4421), and if received, performs a prize ball related display process (S4422).

  Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a continuous high-accuracy count command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4423), and if received, the RAM 84 included in the continuous high-accuracy count command is received. Based on the value information of the limiter operation counter, the continuous high accuracy count is set in the continuous high accuracy count counter provided in the RAM 94 (S4424). In this way, the value of the limiter operation counter is also grasped on the sub control board 90 side.

  Subsequently, as other processing (S4425), processing based on a received command other than the above commands (for example, a normal symbol variation start command or a normal symbol variation stop command) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is completed.

  [Customer Waiting Process] As shown in FIG. 42, in the customer waiting process (S4402), the production control microcomputer 91 first generates scenario data (01H) corresponding to the customer waiting demonstration effect (also referred to as a customer waiting effect). The scenario buffer is set in the RAM 94 (S5001). Next, an effect command (customer wait effect command) for executing the customer waiting effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5002). Then, the customer waiting flag indicating that the customer waiting effect is being performed is turned ON (S5003), and this processing is ended.

  [Game State Status Setting Process] As shown in FIG. 43, in the game state status setting process (S4408), the effect control microcomputer 91 is based on the game state information included in the received game state designation command. Set the gaming status. Specifically, if the analysis result of the gaming state designation command is the normal probability state and the non-electric support control state (YES in S5101), the gaming state status is set to “1” (S5102), and then the jackpot in the RAM 94 The current use area is initialized (S5103), and this process is terminated. If the analysis result of the gaming state designation command is the high probability state and the electric support control state (YES in S5104), the gaming state status is set to “2” (S5105), and this process is terminated. Further, if the analysis result of the gaming state designation command is the normal probability state and the electric support control state (YES in S5106), the gaming state status is set to “3” (S5107), and this process is finished.

  [Variation Effect Start Process] As shown in FIG. 44, in the change effect start process (S4410), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes a change start command (S5201). The change start command includes information on whether the change is the start of change in FIG. 1 or 2 and the information on the change pattern set in the change pattern selection process (FIG. 27). The variation pattern information includes game state information for designating the current gaming state, symbol information for designating a symbol as a determination result of the jackpot determination process of special figure 1 or special figure 2 (FIG. 11). reference). Note that the game state information, symbol information, and the like acquired by the effect control microcomputer 91 can be used as appropriate in processes executed thereafter.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the received variation start command indicates the variation start in FIG. If it does not indicate the start of fluctuation in FIG. 2, that is, if it indicates the start of fluctuation in FIG. 1, a change effect pattern table for determining the change effect pattern is set (S5203). A variation production pattern that matches the designated variation pattern is selected (S5204). At this time, an effect determination random number (effect design determination random number, variation effect pattern determination random number, notice effect determination random number) is also acquired and determined. As a result, including the contents of the notice effects such as the so-called step-up notice effect and the chance-up notice effect, and the combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R to be stopped and displayed, It is determined what kind of production will be performed. Then, a variation production start command for starting the production symbol variation production with the selected variation production pattern is set (S5205), and the process proceeds to step S5208.

  When the variable effect start command set in step S5205 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads a predetermined effect image from the ROM 103, and the image display device. 7 on the display screen 7a.

  On the other hand, if it indicates the start of fluctuation in FIG. 2 in step S5202 (YES in S5202), whether or not the current gaming state status is “2”, that is, in the high probability state and the electric support control state. It is determined whether or not there is (S5206). If NO, the process proceeds to step S5208. If YES, the probability variation process (S5207) described later is executed, and then the process proceeds to step S5208. In step S5208, it is determined whether the customer waiting flag is ON. If it is ON, the customer waiting flag is turned OFF (S5209) and the process is terminated. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured not to perform the effect symbol variation effect synchronized with the variation of the special figure 2.

  [Probability Variation Processing] As shown in FIG. 45, in the probability variation variation processing (S5207), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON (S5301). If the customer waiting flag is not ON, the process ends. On the other hand, if the customer waiting flag is ON (YES in S5301), it is determined with reference to the mode status (S5302 etc.) which mode is the current mode, and each mode is determined from the customer waiting effect. Processing for returning to the production (S5303, etc.) is performed.

  Here, the mode (effect mode) is an effect mode in the image display device 7, and the image displayed on the image display device 7 is different, for example, a different character or background image appears in different modes. Become. In this embodiment, at least three modes of special training mode (corresponding mode status is “1”), melee mode (corresponding mode status is “2”), PV mode (corresponding mode status is “3”) are selected. It is feasible. Of course, other modes may be configured to be executable. In the present embodiment, any of the above three modes is included in a specific rendering mode called JP mode, and corresponds to a specific rendering mode. As a specific production mode, any one of the above three modes may be executed. In addition, all of the above three modes are executed in the present embodiment when controlled to a specific gaming state (electric support that continues with high accuracy and high accuracy). In other words, the execution of these modes serves as a notification of the specific gaming state to the player. In the present embodiment, the effect in the JP mode is continuously executed over the specific game period described above. In other words, the game is also executed during the jackpot game between the specific game state and the specific game state.

  Specifically, in this process, if the current mode status value is “1” indicating the special training mode (YES in S5302), the standard performance in the special training mode (also referred to as the special training mode standard performance, FIG. 65 (e)). Scenario data (02H) corresponding to the reference) is set in the scenario buffer of the RAM 94 (S5303). Then, a production command (special training mode standard production command) for executing the special training mode standard production is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5304). Thereafter, the execution time (3000 ms) of the special training mode standard effect is set in the scenario timer (S5305), and this process is terminated. The set scenario timer is subtracted in step S6202 in the main scenario control process (FIG. 53) described later.

  If the current mode status value is “2” indicating the melee mode (YES in S5306), the scenario data (03H) corresponding to the standard effect in the melee mode (also referred to as melee mode standard effect) is stored in the RAM 94. Is set in the scenario buffer (S5307). Then, an effect command (melee mode standard effect command) for executing the melee mode standard effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5308). Thereafter, the execution time (5000 ms) of the melee mode standard effect is set in the scenario timer (S5309), and this process is finished.

  If the current mode status value is “3” indicating the PV mode (YES in S5310), scenario data (04H) corresponding to the effect in the PV mode (also referred to as the PV mode effect) is stored in the scenario of the RAM 94. Set in the buffer (S5311). Then, an effect command (PV mode effect command) for executing the PV mode effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5312), and this process is completed. In the case of the PV mode, the additional effect is not executed except for the direct additional effect described later.

  [Variation Effect End Process] As shown in FIG. 46, in the change effect end process (S4412), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes a change stop command (S5401). The change stop command includes information on whether the change is the change stop shown in FIG. 1 or the change stop shown in FIG. Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the received fluctuation stop command indicates the fluctuation stop of FIG. 2 (S5402). If it does not indicate the stop of the fluctuation of the special figure 2 (NO in S5402), that is, if it indicates the stop of the fluctuation of the special figure 1, set the variable effect end command to end the effect symbol fluctuation effect ( S5403) This process ends. On the other hand, if the change in special figure 2 is indicated to be stopped in step S5402 (YES in S5402), the effect symbol fluctuation effect synchronized with the change in special figure 2 is not performed in this embodiment, and therefore step S5403 is executed. This processing is finished without.

  [Opening Effect Selection Process] As shown in FIG. 47, in the opening effect selection process (S4414), first, an opening command is analyzed (S5501). Subsequently, whether or not the running jackpot game is being played by a jackpot winning in the high probability state and the electric support control state, that is, whether the gaming state at the time of the jackpot winning is a high probability state and the electric support control state Is determined (S5502). Note that the information regarding the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot may be acquired by referring to the gaming state status, or may be included in the opening command.

  If the gaming state at the time of the big win is a high probability state and the electric support control state (YES in S5502), an additional counting process (to be described later) is performed (S5503), and this process ends. The extra counting process is a process for adding to the hidden remaining BP counter 95 of the RAM 94 the planned number of prize balls that can be used for the extra display in the extra effect. The hidden hidden BP counter 95 is a counter for counting the expected number of prize balls that can actually be acquired before the end of a specific game period.

  On the other hand, if “NO” in the step S5502, it is subsequently determined whether or not the jackpot currently being executed is “first win” (S5504). Note that information regarding the type of jackpot currently being executed (symbol information indicating the type of jackpot that has been won) is included in the opening command in this embodiment. A configuration that is not included in the opening command may be used. In this case, for example, the determination may be made with reference to symbol information acquired at the time of analysis of the change start command.

  If it is the first hit in step S5504, the minimum number of expected balls (“4680”) is set in the hidden remaining BP counter 95 of the RAM 94 (S5505). Then, an after-mentioned counting process is executed (S5506), and the process proceeds to step S5507. On the other hand, if it is not the first hit in step S5504, the process proceeds to step S5507 without performing steps S5505 and S5506. If NO in step S5504, the present process may be completed without performing the processes from step S5505 to step S5508.

  Here, the minimum planned number of winning balls is the number of winning balls scheduled to be obtained when all the jackpot games are executed in the standard jackpot game until the limiter function is activated during a specific game period. The reference jackpot game is a jackpot game where a predetermined number of prize balls can be obtained, and in this embodiment, it is a V long 2R jackpot. On the other hand, the V long jackpot of 3R to 5R in this embodiment corresponds to a non-reference jackpot game in which more prize balls can be obtained than the reference jackpot game. The number of prize balls that can be obtained for each jackpot is as shown in FIG.

  Therefore, the minimum expected number of winning balls in this embodiment is controlled to a high probability state continuously from the end of the first hit until the limit function is activated to the number of winning balls (120 balls) that can be earned by one 2R big hit. The number (4680 balls) multiplied by the number of jackpots (39 times) that can be won in this case.

  In step S5507, based on the opening command analyzed in step S5501, an opening effect pattern selection process is performed for selecting an opening effect pattern (contents) to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game (S5507). Then, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets an opening effect start command for starting the opening effect (one of the jackpot effects) with the selected opening effect pattern (S5508), and ends this process.

  When the opening effect start command set in step S5508 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads a predetermined opening effect image from the ROM 103 and displays the image. It is displayed on the display screen 7a of the device 7. In the present embodiment, as an opening effect at the time of the first hit, it is a challenge period in which a character image of “JP challenge” (see FIG. 63A) can be displayed and the mode can be shifted to the JP mode. As shown. In addition, you may be made to perform such an opening effect only at the time of the first hit when elected in the non-electric support control state.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the opening effect is not executed (S5508 is not executed) during the high probability state and the electric support control state (when YES in step S5502). Therefore, in such a state, the player plays the game without being aware of the opening of the jackpot game.

  [Additional Counting Process] As shown in FIG. 48, in the additional counting process (S5503, 5506), the type of jackpot being executed is determined (S5601 etc.), and on the basis of the determination result, an extra display is added. The number of award balls that can be used (hereinafter also referred to as “the number that can be added”) is added to the value of the hidden BP counter 95 (S5602, S5607, etc.).

  Specifically, if the opening of the currently running jackpot game is a 5RV long jackpot opening (YES in S5601), “360” is selected as the possible extra number (S5602), and the value of the hidden BP counter 95 is set. “360” is added (S5607). If the opening of the big jackpot game being executed is a 4RV long jackpot opening (YES in S5603), “240” is selected as the possible extra number (S5604), and the value of the hidden BP counter 95 is set to “240”. Is added (S5607). Also, if the opening of the big jackpot game being executed is a 3RV long jackpot opening (YES in S5605), “120” is selected as the number that can be added (S5606), and the value of the hidden remaining BP counter 95 is set to “120”. Is added (S5607). If the opening of the jackpot game being executed is a 2RV long jackpot opening (NO in S5605), the process ends without adding the value of the hidden BP counter 95.

  As described above, in this pachinko machine 1, when winning the V long jackpot having a larger number of rounds than the 2RV long jackpot, the planned number of winning balls until the limit function is activated increases from the minimum number of winning balls. It is like that. Then, this increased amount is used as an additional number in the additional effect.

  [Round Effect Selection Process] As shown in FIG. 49, in the round effect selection process (S4416), first, a round designation command is analyzed (S5701). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the jackpot currently being executed is “first win” (S5702). Information on the type of jackpot currently being executed (symbol information indicating the type of winning jackpot) may be obtained by referring to the symbol information obtained at the time of analysis of the change start command, or included in the round designation command. You may make it be.

  If it is not the first win in step S5702, the process ends. If it is the first win, it is determined whether or not the currently executed round game is the 1R round game (S5703). If it is the 1R round game, a round effect accompanied by a V driving notification effect is selected (S5704), a round effect start command for executing the round effect is set (S5706), and the process ends. The V driving notification effect is an effect of notifying that a game ball should be driven so as to pass through the specific area 39. In this embodiment, the V driving notification effect is an effect of displaying the V driving notification image shown in FIG. 63B on the display screen 7a.

  On the other hand, if it is not the 1R round game, other round effects (for example, the effect of displaying “right-handed” in the center of the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. 63C) are selected (S5705), A round effect start command for executing the round effect is set (S5706), and this process is terminated.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, in the jackpot game other than the first hit, the round effect (one of the jackpot effects) associated with the round game is not executed. In particular, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, in the jackpot game other than the first hit, the V driving notification effect is not performed. In other words, in the jackpot game from the second time to the 40th time among the maximum 40 jackpot games from the first time until the limiter function is activated, the driving into the specific area 39 is not notified. Therefore, the player plays the game without being aware of whether the game is a round game in the jackpot game other than the first win.

  In addition, as described above, in this embodiment, out of a maximum of 40 jackpot games from the first hit until the limiter function is activated, even if there is a passage to the specific area 39 during the last (40th) jackpot game The notification of passing to the area 39 (see FIG. 63 (d)) is not performed. Thus, when the limiter function is activated and controlled to the normal probability state, the player is prevented from being erroneously recognized when controlled to the high probability state.

  In addition, out of a maximum of 40 jackpot games from the first hit until the limiter function is activated, even if there is a passage to the specific area 39 during the second to the 39th jackpot game, the fact that it has passed to the specific area 39 Is not notified (see FIG. 63 (d)). Such a configuration also has the effect of not letting the player be aware that he is playing a round game.

  [Ending Effect Selection Process] As shown in FIG. 50, in the ending effect selection process (S4418), an ending command is first analyzed (S5801). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the jackpot currently being executed is “first win” (S5802). Information regarding the type of jackpot currently being executed (symbol information indicating the type of winning jackpot) may be obtained by referring to the symbol information obtained at the time of analysis of the change start command or included in the ending command. You may be allowed to.

  If it is the first hit in step S5802, the ending start flag (ED start flag) is turned ON (S5803), and the measurement of the elapsed time from the ending start by the ending timer (ED timer) is started (S5804). Then, the second special figure reserved storage effect is selected as the ending effect to be performed during the ending (S5805), an ending effect start command for executing the ending effect is set (S5806), and this process is terminated.

  The second special figure holding storage effect is an effect of notifying that a game ball should be shot with a right strike aiming at entering the electric chew 22 in order to generate the second special figure holding. In the storage effect of the second special figure hold in this embodiment, at the start of the effect, an electric chew driving notification image shown in FIG. 64 (a) is displayed on the display screen 7a. More specifically, when the ending effect start command for instructing the start of the storage effect of the second special figure hold is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 Then, a predetermined ending effect image (moving animation for storing the second special figure hold) is read from the ROM 103 and displayed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7. As a result, the player is shown that the game ball should be awarded to the electric chew 22 (second start port 21) and the second special figure hold should be generated. In the present embodiment, the electric chew driving notification image shown in FIG. 64A is displayed for 10 seconds from the start of ending. The right-handed display is always made during the storage effect of the second special figure hold.

  In addition, in this second special figure holding storage effect, an effect image showing the progress of the ending is displayed. That is, a progress situation suggestion display is performed. Specifically, the skull mark image K at the upper left of the display screen 7a shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the ending time at the time of the first winning winning in the non-electric support control state is 60 seconds as shown in FIG. Therefore, as the progress status suggestion display, six skull mark images K are displayed first, and are deleted one by one every 10 seconds (see FIG. 64B). Therefore, when the number of displayed skull mark images K becomes 0, the ending is completed. In this way, the ending progress status is notified to the player. That is, the progress state suggestion display of the present embodiment displays the progress of the ending time in a countdown using the skull mark image K.

  Further, around the skull mark image K, a circular effect image F that disappears clockwise over one second is displayed. This notifies the player that one second has elapsed. In this embodiment, after 10 seconds have elapsed from the start of ending, an image of a character running as shown in FIG. 64B is displayed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the reason for performing the second special figure holding storage effect as described above is as follows. That is, in this embodiment, the special figure 2 variation is prioritized over the special figure 1 variation, and the special figure 2 lottery has a larger bonus amount for the player than the special figure 1 lottery (specifically It is easy to win the V long jackpot. Therefore, when the ending (also referred to as ED) is finished and the high-probability state and the electric support control state are controlled, it is desirable that the fluctuation in FIG. 1 is not started. However, after the first hit, there is a tendency that there is only the first special figure hold and there is no second special figure hold. In such a case, the lottery based on the first special figure hold that is disadvantageous to the player is started. In particular, in this embodiment, the number of rounds in the jackpot game is as small as 2R to 5R, and the possibility that the second special figure hold will occur during the jackpot game is lower than that of a gaming machine having a relatively large number of rounds such as 10R. In addition, if a V-short jackpot is won in the lottery based on the first special figure hold, the jackpot cannot be generated until the limiter function is activated, and the non-high probability state is controlled. The disadvantages that the player receives are great.

  Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the ED time at the first hit is set to 60 seconds, which is longer than the big hit other than the first hit, so that the player can generate the second special figure hold during that time. ing. In addition, as an ending effect in this 60-second ED, by making a right-handed notification aiming at winning a prize to the electric Chu 22, a special game period aiming to win the electric Chu 22 during the ED is given to the player. Notifying that there is. Furthermore, by performing the above-mentioned progress state suggestion display, the player's psychology that he wants to win the electric Chu 22 during the ED is enshrined, and the game entertainment is enhanced.

  Note that the image in the ending effect (second special figure hold storage effect) may be a single video that spans at least the ending period (60 seconds), or a plurality of videos are connected and displayed by scenario control. You may do it. In the scenario control, for example, a first image (a first scenario image) including a plurality of skull mark images K is displayed first, and after 10 seconds, a second image including a number of skull mark images K smaller by one is displayed. This may be repeated by displaying an image (image of the second scenario). Further, the skull mark image K may be displayed so as to overlap the background image by layer control. Also in this case, the skull mark image K may be displayed by scenario control. Further, the image control board 100 may perform display control related to the skull mark image K.

  Returning to FIG. 50, if it is not the first hit in step S5802 (NO in S5802), referring to the value of the continuous high-accuracy count counter in RAM 94 (S5807), whether or not the limit has been reached, that is, the big hit game being executed is It is determined whether or not the game is a jackpot game to be operated by the limit function. If it is an ending at the time of reaching the limit (YES in S5807), an ending effect that is not the storage effect of the second special figure hold is selected (S5808), and an ending effect start command for executing the ending effect is issued. After setting (S5806), this process is finished.

  In step S5807, it is determined whether the gaming state after the jackpot game is controlled to the normal probability state and the electric support control state, rather than whether or not the limit has been reached. If so, the process proceeds to step S5808. If not controlled, this processing may be terminated. In this case, whenever a valid V passage is made, the information (V passage command) is always received from the main control board 80 so that the sub control board 90 can determine the gaming state after the big hit game.

  If it is not determined in step S5807 that the limit has been reached (NO in S5807), the process ends without setting an ending effect start command (without executing step S5806). As described above, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, the ending effect associated with the ending is not executed in the jackpot game other than the jackpot game at the time of reaching the first hit and the limit. This prevents the player from being aware that the jackpot game is ending. As already described, in this embodiment, after the first hit, the opening effect and the round effect are controlled until the game state after the jackpot game is controlled to the non-high probability state after being controlled to the high probability state and the electric support control state. Not done. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a gaming machine that does not make the player aware of the execution of the jackpot game. In addition, the second special figure holding storage effect is performed only for the first win won in the non-electric support control state, and in the first win won in the electric support control state (so-called pull-back jackpot) You may make it not perform the storage effect of figure hold. In the latter case, there are many cases where there is a second special figure hold before the ending.

  [Prize Ball Related Display Processing] As shown in FIG. 51, in the prize ball related display processing (S4422), first, it is determined whether or not the received prize ball command is a command indicating a prize ball for the big prize opening (S6001). ). If it is a prize ball command related to the special winning opening, it is determined whether or not the value of the display remaining BP counter 96 in the RAM 94 is “0” (S6002). The display remaining BP counter 96 corresponds to the planned number of winning balls until the end of the specific game period displayed on the display screen 7a (refer to FIG. 67 (A), which is referred to as the display planned number, display remaining BP, or remaining BP). It is a counter. If “0” in step S6002, the process proceeds to step S6006. On the other hand, if it is not “0” in step S6002, a value corresponding to the number of prize balls indicated by the prize ball command (one prize winning in the big prize opening) is displayed from the display remaining BP counter 96 and the hidden remaining BP counter 95 of the RAM 94. (S6003, S6004) are subtracted respectively. Then, an effect command (subtraction display effect command) for effecting the effect of subtracting and displaying the value corresponding to the number of winning balls indicated by the prize ball command from the remaining display BP is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S6005), step Proceed to S6006.

  When the subtraction display effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays the display remaining BP displayed on the display screen 7a by subtraction. For example, the display remaining BP (remaining BP) shown in FIG. 67A becomes a display remaining BP (remaining BP) shown in FIG. 67B after a plurality of subtraction displays. By such subtraction display, the player can grasp the expected number of winning balls that can be acquired by the end of the specific game period. However, the remaining display BP may be displayed less than the actual expected number of winning balls.

  In step S6006, it is determined whether or not the value of the display remaining BP counter 96 in the RAM 94 is “0”. If it is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S6010. On the other hand, if it is “0”, it is subsequently determined whether or not the value of the hidden hidden BP counter 95 of the RAM 84 is “0” (S6007). If it is “0”, the process proceeds to step S6010. On the other hand, if it is not “0”, the value of the hidden remaining BP counter 95 is set to the display remaining BP counter 96 (S6008). Then, a production command (direct addition production effect) for performing a direct addition production in which the number of additions according to the value of the hidden remaining BP counter 95 set now is added to the display remaining BP (remaining BP) displayed on the display screen 7a. Command) is set (S6009), and the process proceeds to step S6010.

  In step S6010, a value corresponding to the number of prize balls indicated by the prize ball command is added to the accumulated prize ball number counter 98 in the RAM 94. Then, an effect command (addition display effect command) for displaying the value corresponding to the number of prize balls indicated by the prize ball command in addition to the cumulative number of awarded prize balls (acquired BP) displayed on the display screen 7a is stored in the RAM 94. Is set in the output buffer (S6011), and this processing ends.

  When the addition display effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 adds and displays the acquired BP displayed on the display screen 7a. For example, the acquired BP shown in FIG. 67 (a) becomes the acquired BP shown in FIG. 67 (b) after a plurality of addition displays. By such an addition display, the player can grasp the number of prize balls actually acquired during a specific game period.

  If it is determined in step S6001 that the command is not a prize ball command related to a special winning opening, it is subsequently determined whether or not the command is a prize ball command for the second starting port 21 (S6012). And if it is a prize ball command with respect to the 2nd starting port 21, above-mentioned step S6010 and S6011 will be performed and this process will be completed. In other words, the value of the acquired BP displayed on the display screen 7a is a value including the winning ball acquired by winning the second starting port 21. That is, in this embodiment, the amount of profit received by being controlled to the electric support control state (prize ball for winning in the second start port 21) is also included in the earned BP.

  On the other hand, if “NO” in the step S6012, the process is finished without setting the addition display effect command. That is, the value of the winning BP displayed on the display screen 7 a does not include a winning ball for winning at the first starting port 20 or a winning ball for winning at the normal winning port 27. In addition, you may comprise so that the prize ball with respect to the prize-winning to these prize-winning ports may be included in the value of acquisition BP. Also, the prize ball related display process is performed only during a specific game period.

  [Mode Transition Display Processing] As shown in FIG. 52, in the mode transition display processing (S4302), it is first determined whether or not the ED start flag (flag turned on in S5803) is ON (S6101). If it is not ON, this process ends. On the other hand, if it is ON, it is determined based on the value of the ED timer whether or not a predetermined time (15 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed since the start of ending (S6102). Then, if it has not elapsed, this processing is finished. On the other hand, if it has elapsed, it is determined whether or not there is a second special figure hold based on the value of the second special figure hold effect counter in the RAM 94 (S6103).

  Then, if there is no second special figure hold, this processing is finished. On the other hand, if there is the second special figure hold, the scenario data (11H) corresponding to the mode transition display effect is set in the scenario buffer of the RAM 94 (S6104), and an effect command (transition display) for performing the mode transition display effect is set. The production command) is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S6105). Next, a value corresponding to the execution time of the mode transition display effect is set in the scenario timer (S6106). Thereafter, the ED start flag is turned off (S6107), the ED timer is reset (S6108), and the process is terminated.

  When the transition display effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays the transition display image shown in FIG. 65A on the display screen 7a. That is, the effect mode transition display is performed. This notifies the player of the transition to the JP mode (specific effect mode). As described above, in this embodiment, when the control to the specific gaming state is performed, the mode is shifted to the JP mode (specific production mode) only when the second special figure is on hold. In other words, only in the case of avoiding the “disadvantage of winning a V-short jackpot due to a lottery based on the first special figure hold because there is no second special figure hold at the start of control to the specific gaming state” The mode is shifted to a specific production mode. Therefore, in this embodiment, the transition notification to the JP mode (effect mode transition display) is an effect that means that the player has avoided the above disadvantages.

  [Main Scenario Control Process] As shown in FIG. 53, in the main scenario control process (S4303), it is first determined whether or not the value of the scenario timer is greater than “0” (S6201). If it is not larger, the process ends. On the other hand, if it is larger than “0”, the scenario timer is subtracted (S6202). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the scenario timer is “0” (S6203). If it is not “0”, the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is “0”, the next scenario set process (S6204) and the scenario process (S6205) are executed, and this process ends.

  [Next Scenario Set Process] As shown in FIG. 54, in the next scenario set process (S6204), the scenario data set in the scenario buffer of the RAM 94 (hereinafter also referred to as “scenario buffer scenario data”) is referred to ( S6301 etc.), each process according to the scenario data in the scenario buffer is executed (S6302 etc.). Specifically, if the scenario data in the scenario buffer is scenario data (11H) corresponding to a mode transition display effect (YES in S6301), scenario data corresponding to a mode selection effect (see FIG. 65 (b)) described later. (12H) is set in the scenario buffer of the RAM 94 (S6302), and the process ends.

  Further, if the scenario data in the scenario buffer is scenario data (12H) corresponding to the mode selection effect (YES in S6303), scenario data (see FIG. 65 (c)) corresponding to a planned number of winning balls to be described later (see FIG. 65 (c)). 13H) is set in the scenario buffer of the RAM 94 (S6304), and the process ends. If the scenario data in the scenario buffer is scenario data (13H) corresponding to the expected number of balls to be displayed (YES in S6305), refer to the mode status (S6306), and the current mode (special training mode, melee mode) Or scenario data (02H, 03H, or 04H) in the production (for example, in the special training mode, refer to FIG. 65 (e)) is set in the scenario buffer of the RAM 94 (S6307). Then, the mode start flag is turned on (S6308), and the process ends.

  [Scenario Process] As shown in FIGS. 55 and 56, in the scenario process (S6205), scenario data in the scenario buffer is first referred to (S6401). And each process for performing the production | presentation according to scenario data is performed (S6402, S6403, etc.). Specifically, if the scenario data in the scenario buffer is scenario data (12H) corresponding to the mode selection effect (YES in S6402), an effect command (mode selection effect command) for executing the mode selection effect is stored in the RAM 94. Is set in the output buffer (S6403). Thereafter, the execution time of the mode selection effect is set in the scenario timer (S6404), and this process ends.

  When the mode selection effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by command transmission processing (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays the mode selection image shown in FIG. 65B on the display screen 7a. As shown in FIG. 65 (b), the mode selection effect is an effect that causes the player to select a detailed mode in the JP mode. In this embodiment, there are three detailed modes in the JP mode: the special training mode, the melee mode, and the PV mode described above.

  The mode selection effect includes an SW effect that causes the player to press the effect button 63. As will be described later, when the operation of the effect button 63 is detected in the SW effect in the mode selection effect, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines the value of the mode status according to the player's selection among the above three modes. Set the value according to the mode. The mode selection may be performed by an internal lottery.

  If the scenario data in the scenario buffer referred to in step S6401 is scenario data (13H) corresponding to the expected number of winning balls display effect (YES in S6405), the effect command for executing the expected number of winning balls display effect (Prize ball number display effect command) is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S6406). Thereafter, the execution time of the planned number of prize balls display effect is set in the scenario timer (S6407), and this process ends.

  When the planned prize ball number display effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 first displays an instruction image for pressing the effect button 63 shown in FIG. Displayed on the display screen 7a. In other words, the planned number of prize balls display effect also includes an SW effect that causes the player to press the effect button 63.

  As will be described later, when the operation of the effect button 63 is detected in the SW effect in the expected number-of-award-balls display effect, there is a variation in the special figure 1 at that time and the result of the determination of success / failure is a V short jackpot. If it is not executed, that is, if a jackpot that cannot be expected to pass to the specific area 39 is not won during the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. A value (“4000”) that does not exceed the planned number of winning balls (“4680”) is displayed. Note that even if the player wins a jackpot that is not expected to pass to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game, the initial display schedule number is a value that does not exceed the minimum number of expected winning balls (“4680”) (“4000”). You may make it display. Also, the planned number of prize balls display effect may be an effect that does not include the SW effect.

  In this embodiment, the display timing of the initial display scheduled number may be during ending or after ending. Also, the special figure 1 may be changing. Displayed when there is a second special figure hold after at least the start time of a specific game period (this start time includes the ending of the jackpot game before entering the specific game state) Yes. In addition, you may make it display irrespective of the presence or absence of 2nd special figure hold. It may also be displayed during ending. Further, it may be displayed at the start of fluctuation of the first special figure after ending.

  If NO in both step S6402 and step S6405, it is subsequently determined whether or not the current mode is the special training mode with reference to the mode status (S6408). If it is the special training mode, it is subsequently determined whether or not the mode start flag (flag set in S6308) is ON (S6409). If it is ON, a production command (special training mode standard production command) for executing the standard production in the special training mode is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S6410). Thereafter, the execution time (3000 ms) of the special training mode standard effect is set in the scenario timer (S6411), the mode start flag is turned off (S6412), and this process is terminated.

  When the special training mode standard effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays an effect image indicating that the special training mode shown in FIG. It is displayed on the screen 7a. As shown in FIG. 65 (e), during the special training mode, the value of the display remaining BP counter 96 of the RAM 94 and the value of the cumulative acquired prize ball counter 98 are displayed at the top of the display screen 7a. The displayed value of the display remaining BP counter 96 is referred to as the expected display number (display remaining BP, remaining BP). The displayed value of the cumulative winning prize ball counter 98 is referred to as the cumulative winning prize ball number (acquired BP). The player can know the number of prize balls that can be obtained by future games until the limiter function is activated (until the end of a specific game period), according to the scheduled display number. Further, the player can know the number of prize balls actually acquired during a specific game period by the accumulated number of prize balls. In addition, the prize balls that are not paid out to the lower dish 62 when the lower dish 62 is full are also included in the number of prize balls actually obtained. Similarly, the scheduled display number (remaining BP) and the cumulative number of winning balls (acquired BP) are also displayed on the display screen 7a during the brawl mode and the PV mode described later. That is, during the JP mode, the scheduled display number and the cumulative number of winning prizes are displayed on the display screen 7a.

  If “NO” in the step S6409, subsequently, it is determined whether or not the additional effect flag is ON (S6413). If not ON, a special training mode effect process described later is executed (S6414), and this process ends. On the other hand, if it is ON, a special training mode addition effect process, which will be described later, is executed (S6415), and this process ends.

  If NO in step S6408, it is subsequently determined by referring to the mode status whether or not the current mode is a melee mode (S6416). If it is the melee mode, it is subsequently determined whether or not the mode start flag (flag set in S6308) is ON (S6417). If it is ON, an effect command (melee mode standard effect command) for executing the standard effect in the melee mode is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S6418). Thereafter, the execution time (5000 ms) of the melee mode standard effect is set in the scenario timer (S6419), the mode start flag is turned off (S6420), and this process is terminated. When the melee mode standard effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays an effect image (not shown) indicating that the melee mode is in effect on the display screen 7a. indicate.

  If “NO” in the step S6417, it is subsequently determined whether or not the additional effect flag is ON (S6421). If not ON, a brawl mode effect process described later is executed (S6422), and this process ends. On the other hand, if it is ON, a brawl mode addition effect process described later is executed (S6423), and this process ends.

  If NO in step S6416, an effect command for executing another effect according to the scenario data set in the scenario buffer is set in the output buffer of RAM 94 (S6424), and the process ends. .

  [Special Training Mode Effect Processing] As shown in FIG. 57, in the special training mode effect processing (S6414), first, based on the value of the remaining display BP counter 96 and the value of the hidden remaining BP counter 95, whether or not to execute the additional effect. In addition, the number of extras to be executed is determined by lottery (S6501). For the lottery, the above-mentioned random number for directing effects is used. More specifically, in this lottery, whether or not to perform the extra production, the content of the special training production to be performed (type of special training), the result of the special training production (whether the special training is successful or failed), and after the special training production The contents of the extra effect to be executed (whether the addition is successful or unsuccessful), the number of extras when the extra effect is added, and the like are determined. The additional number is determined by setting the difference between the value of the hidden remaining BP counter 95 and the value of the display remaining BP counter 96 as the upper limit number.

  In the present embodiment, the number of planned winning balls (increased number of winning balls) increased from the standard jackpot (2RV long jackpot) by winning the non-standard jackpot (3R-5R V long jackpot) and the minimum number of scheduled winning balls The sum of (4680) and the planned number of winning balls as the difference between the initial number of scheduled displays (4000) is a number that can be used as an additional number. Therefore, even if the jackpots during a specific game period are all standard jackpots (2RV long jackpots), an extra effect in which the extra number is added to the scheduled display number can be executed.

  Subsequently, if the effect control microcomputer 91 is out of the lottery for the extra effect (NO in S6502), in order to perform the standard effect in the special training mode again, 3000 ms that is the execution time of the special training mode standard effect is used as the scenario timer. Reset (S6503) to finish the process.

  On the other hand, when the lottery for the extra effect is won (YES in S6502), an effect command (special training mode special instruction effect command) for executing the special instruction effect selected in the lottery is output to the output buffer of the RAM 94. (S6504), and the scenario data (05H) for special training mode special training production is set in the scenario buffer (S6505). Then, the execution time of the special training mode special training effect is set in the scenario timer (S6506), the addition effect flag is turned on (S6507), and the process is terminated.

  When the special training mode special training effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 indicates that the character as shown in FIG. The effect image is displayed on the display screen 7a.

(S660)
[Special training mode extra presentation processing] As shown in FIG. 58, in the special training mode extra presentation processing (S6415), it is first determined whether or not the scenario buffer scenario data is scenario data (05H) of special training mode special training presentation (S6601). . If YES, a production command (special training mode extra production command) for executing the special training mode extra production is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S6602), and scenario data (06H) of the special training mode extra production is stored in the scenario buffer. Set to (S6603). Then, the execution time of the special training mode addition effect is set in the scenario timer (S6604), and the process is terminated.

  When the special training mode addition effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100, for example, as shown in FIG. An effect image indicating that the player is challenging to open a heavy door or the like is displayed on the display screen 7a.

  If NO in step S6601, it is then determined whether or not the scenario data in the scenario buffer is scenario data (06H) for special training mode addition effect (S6605). If NO, the process ends. If YES, the additional number determined in the lottery of step S6501 is added to the display remaining BP counter 96 (S6606), and the additional number is displayed on the display screen 7a ( An effect command (additional display effect command) for display on the remaining display BP) is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S6607).

  Then, the execution time of the extra display effect is set in the scenario timer (S6608), and the extra effect flag is turned off (S6609). Thereafter, the mode start flag is turned on (S6610), the scenario data (02H) corresponding to the standard production in the special training mode is set in the scenario buffer (S6611), and the process is terminated.

  When the additional display effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays the successful addition image as shown in FIG. 66C when the addition is successful. When the addition fails, an addition failure image as shown in FIG. 66 (e) is displayed on the display screen 7a.

  Thereafter, the scenario process (FIG. 55) is executed again, and when the special training mode standard effect command set in step S6410 is output, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays the effect shown in FIG. 66 (d) or (f). The image is displayed on the display screen 7a. If it is after the addition effect of the successful addition, as shown in FIG. 66 (d), the scheduled number of displays is increased from before the additional effect. On the other hand, if it is after the addition effect of the addition failure, as shown in FIG. 66 (f), the scheduled display number is the same as that before the addition effect.

  [Scramble Mode Effect Process] As shown in FIG. 59, in the battle mode effect process (S6422), first, based on the value of the remaining display BP counter 96 and the value of the hidden remaining BP counter 95, it is determined whether or not an additional effect is executed. In addition, the number of extras to be executed is determined by lottery (S6701). In the melee mode, it is easier to select an extra number than in the special training mode.

  Subsequently, if the production control microcomputer 91 is out of the extra production lottery (NO in S6702), the scenario timer uses 5000 ms, which is the execution time of the melee mode standard effect, in order to perform the melee mode standard effect again. Reset (S6703) to finish the process.

  On the other hand, when the lottery for the extra effect is won (YES in S6702), an effect command (melee mode extra effect command) for executing the melee mode extra effect selected in the lottery is stored in the RAM 94. In addition to being set in the output buffer (S6704), scenario data (07H) for adding a brawl mode is set in the scenario buffer (S6705). Then, the execution time of the melee mode extra effect is set in the scenario timer (S6706), and the extra effect flag is turned on (S6707), and the process ends. When the brawl mode extra effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays an effect image (not shown) indicating that the character is struggling. To display.

  [Superior Mode Addition Producing Process] As shown in FIG. 60, in the superficial mode extra presentation process (S6423), first, the surplus number determined in the lottery of step S6701 is added to the display remaining BP counter 96 (S6801). An effect command (additional display effect command) for displaying the added number on the scheduled display number (display remaining BP) on the display screen 7a is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S6802).

  Then, the execution time of the extra display effect is set in the scenario timer (S6803), and the extra effect flag is turned off (S6804). Thereafter, the mode start flag is turned ON (S6805), scenario data (03H) corresponding to the standard production in the melee mode is set in the scenario buffer (S6806), and the process is terminated. It should be noted that the extra display effect in the melee mode is an effect that is always successful. That is, in the melee mode, when an additional effect is executed in the effect lottery in step S6701, the additional number is always added to the scheduled display number on the display screen 7a.

  [Switch Process] As shown in FIG. 61, in the switch process (S4305), first, whether or not an effect (SW effect) using the effect button 63 (operation unit that can be arbitrarily operated) is being executed, that is, SW effect. In step S7001, it is determined whether or not the effect button 63 is valid. If the SW effect is not in progress, the process ends. On the other hand, if the SW effect is being performed, SW effect processing described later is performed (S7002). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the value of the SW timer that measures the effective period of the effect button 63 in the SW effect is greater than “0” (S7003). If it is greater, the SW timer is subtracted (S7004), and this process ends. .

  [SW Effect Process] As shown in FIG. 62, in the SW effect process (S7002), first, it is determined whether or not the effect button 63 is operated, that is, whether or not the effect button detection switch 63a is turned on (S7101). Here, whether or not the effect button detection switch 63a is turned on is determined based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process (S4304). If it is not determined that it is turned on (NO in S7101), the process ends. If it is determined that it is turned on (YES in S7101), the scenario data in the scenario buffer is confirmed and a mode selection effect (FIG. 65) is displayed. (Refer to (b)) It is determined whether it is in progress (S7102). If the determination result is YES, the value of the mode status is set to a value corresponding to the mode selected by the player (S7103), and the process is terminated.

  If the decision result in the step S7102 is NO, subsequently, the scenario data in the scenario buffer is confirmed to judge whether or not the planned number of winning balls is displayed (see FIG. 65 (c)) (S7104). If the determination result is YES, it is determined whether or not a variation in FIG. 1 and the determination result is a V-short jackpot is executed (S7105). If the determination result is NO, the value of the display remaining BP counter 96 is set to “4000” (S7106), and the initial expected number of balls to be displayed for displaying “4000” as the initial display planned number Is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S7107), and the process is terminated. In the present embodiment, since the initial display scheduled number is set to a value (“4000”) smaller than the minimum winning ball scheduled number (“4680”), “680” has already been added as the number that can be added at the start of the JP mode. Will be.

  When the initial prize ball scheduled number display effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 has the initial display scheduled number of "" as shown in FIG. The effect image indicating “4000” is displayed on the display screen 7a. After that, as already described, as the game progresses, an additional presentation is performed, so that the number of scheduled displays increases, or the number of scheduled displays decreases every time a prize ball relating to the big prize opening is reached.

7). Effects of the present embodiment According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the extra effect is executed according to the time measurement using the scenario timer. In other words, the effect control microcomputer 91 executes an extra effect (specific effect) according to its own time without synchronizing with the game control microcomputer 81. Therefore, for example, an extra effect is not executed over a long period of time, compared to a configuration in which an extra effect is not generated unless certain conditions such as a big win are met. That is, it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored or irritated by the fact that the addition effect is not easily generated.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, during the specific game period in which the extra effect can be executed, the big hit effect synchronized with the start of the big hit game is not executed, so that the competition between the extra effect and the big hit effect can be prevented. In addition, since the start of the big hit game is not conscious, it is easy to recognize a specific game period that can continue until the limiter function is activated as a series of game periods.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the specific game period during which the extra effect can be executed is controlled to the specific game state (the high-probability state and the entry support state that continues until the high-probability state ends). Since it is an easy period, the player can play without greatly reducing the ball. As a result, the game value of a specific game period in which an extra effect can be executed is improved, and the interest of the game period is enhanced.

  In addition, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in a specific game period in which an extra effect can be executed (this period is controlled to the electric support control state after the big hit game), the start of the variable display of the special figure 2 Since the variation effect synchronized with is not executed, it is possible to prevent the competition between the extra effect and the variation effect. Further, since the player is not conscious of the start of the variable display of the special figure 2, the player's consciousness can be added and concentrated on the production.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the expected number of prize balls during a specific game period is displayed, so that the game motivation can be improved. In addition, the scheduled number of prize balls during a specific game period shown to the player may increase due to the extra effect, so the player who wants to get more prize balls Can improve the entertainment interests of the game. In addition, the planned number of prize balls in a specific game period (that is, a period in which multiple jackpot games can be executed) until the limiter function is activated is displayed. Compared to the configuration to be displayed, more prize balls can be displayed as the number of prize balls scheduled to be acquired, and the player's satisfaction with the game can be enhanced.

  In addition, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the initial display scheduled number is set to a value smaller than the minimum prize ball scheduled number, so that the number of additional effects is left from the start of display. Therefore, even if there is no execution of a non-standard jackpot game (3R to 5R V long jackpot game), that is, even when there is no planned increase in the number of winning balls, the number of extras can be added, so that the game interest is improved.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of winning balls that have been acquired is subtracted from the scheduled display number on the display screen 7a. Thus, the scheduled display number indicates the unacquired portion of the planned number of prize balls in a specific game period. Therefore, the player can easily grasp the planned number of remaining prize balls in a specific game period.

  In addition, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the number of award balls acquired during a specific game period can be gained by controlling to the electric support control state (award balls by entering the variable start port that has become easier to enter). Can be shown to the player. Therefore, the player can be satisfied that many benefits are obtained.

8). Modification Example A modification example will be described below. In the description of the modification, the same components as those of the first form of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals as those of the first form, and the description thereof is omitted.

  The method of generating the additional number in the additional effect may be only the method of displaying the value “4000” smaller than that as the initial scheduled display number when the minimum number of winning balls is “4680”. In this case, the non-reference jackpot game need not be configured to be executable. Conversely, when the number of expected winning balls is increased by executing a non-standard jackpot game (a jackpot game with a 3R to 5R V long open pattern), only a method of hiding that amount and displaying it less may be used. In this case, the minimum number of winning balls may be displayed as the initial number of scheduled displays.

  Also, in the above embodiment, the method for generating the number of extras used for the extra effect manages the planned number of prize balls related to the special winning opening during a specific game period, and displays a value smaller than the number of planned prize balls (actual number) The planned number (displayed number). On the other hand, the value actually paid out by winning the big prize opening during a specific game period is managed as “actual accumulated winning ball number”, and the “actual accumulated winning ball number” (actual number) A smaller value may be displayed as the “display accumulated winning ball number” (display number).

  For example, when the maximum number of winnings in one round game is 8 (8 counts), the number of winning balls for 7 counts is shown as the cumulative number of winning winning balls displayed, and then the number of winning balls for 1 count is displayed. You may make it add by an addition production | presentation as an additional number. Or, even though the 3R jackpot is won, the number of prize balls for 2R jackpot is displayed as the cumulative number of winning prizes displayed, and then the number of prize balls for 1R is added as an additional number and added in the effect. May be. Or, even though five jackpot games have been executed since the start of a specific game period, the number of prize balls for the four jackpot games is displayed as the cumulative number of winning prizes displayed, and then one jackpot The number of award balls for the game may be added as an additional number in the additional effect. It should be noted that the upper limit value of the additional number in the additional effect may be the difference between the actual cumulative acquired prize ball number and the display cumulative acquired prize ball.

  More specifically, for example, a prize ball related display process shown in FIG. 68 may be executed. That is, first, it is determined whether or not the prize ball command is related to the special winning opening (S8001), and if so, the value of the counter that counts the actual cumulative number of awarded prize balls is added (S8002). Next, the current number of rounds is confirmed (for example, confirmed by a round designation command), and if it is not 3R to 5R (NO in S8003), the value of the counter for counting the display accumulated winning ball number is added (S8004). ), An effect command for addition effect for adding and displaying the accumulated number of winning prize balls displayed is set (S8005), and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is 3R to 5R (YES in S8003), the process ends without performing these processes. In this way, the cumulative value of the number of winning balls already obtained by entering the large winning opening (specific winning port) during a specific game period is smaller than the cumulative value of the actual winning ball number. Can be displayed. Then, the difference between the number of actual accumulated winning prize balls generated in this way and the display accumulated earning prize ball may be added and displayed in an extra effect.

  Further, the variation effect of the effect symbol may be a variation effect of another aspect instead of the variation effect using the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R. For example, the variation effect of another aspect is a display of two skull marks in the upper left corner of the display screen 7a so that each skull mark changes to white and black in the variation display. In this case, both the effect symbols are stopped and displayed in black and white. In this embodiment, it is preferable that the effect design variation effect synchronized with the variation display of the special map 1 in the electric support control state is executed in this manner.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the special figure 1 is displayed in a variable manner, the so-called fourth symbol (auxiliary symbol) variation effect (auxiliary variation effect) may be executed along with the effect symbol variation effect. The 4th symbol variation effect is, for example, lighting a lamp provided in the frame of the center decorative body 10, and if it is lost, it is turned off after blinking, and if it is a win, it is turned on after blinking. It is. On the other hand, at the time of the fluctuation display of the special figure 2, it is preferable that not only the fluctuation effect of the effect symbol but also the auxiliary fluctuation effect is not executed.

  In addition, when the variation display of the special figure 1 is made in the electric support control state, the variation design of the effect symbol may not be performed. That is, it is good also as performing the production | presentation fluctuation effect which synchronized with the fluctuation display of the special figure 1 only in the non-electric support control state. In addition, when the variation display of the special figure 2 is made in the non-electric support control state, a variation effect of the effect symbol may be performed. That is, it is good also as not performing the production | presentation fluctuation effect of the effect symbol synchronized with the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 only in the electric support control state.

  Further, in the above embodiment, as in the special figure 1 fluctuation start command, the special figure 2 fluctuation start command also includes information on the fluctuation pattern, but the special figure 2 fluctuation start command does not contain information on the fluctuation pattern. It is good also as a structure. In other words, the special figure 2 fluctuation start command may not include information on the determination result of the jackpot or the fluctuation time. This is because in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described form, the effect symbol variation effect for the variation of the special figure 2 is not performed regardless of the game state (see FIGS. 44 and 46). That is, the special figure 2 fluctuation start command only needs to include at least information indicating that the fluctuation display of special figure 2 starts. Note that when the special figure 2 fluctuation start command is configured not to include the fluctuation pattern information, the processing load related to the generation of the special figure 2 fluctuation start command can be reduced. Further, the special figure 2 variation start command can be configured as data with a small number of bits, and the burden of data communication can be reduced.

  More specifically, as a special figure 1 change start command consisting of 4 digits in hexadecimal, the upper two digits (for example, “A1 (H)”) indicate that the command is a change start command according to special figure 1. The lower two digits (eg, “13 (H)”) indicate that the selected variation pattern is P13 (FIG. 11), and the upper two digits (eg, “ A2 (H) ”) indicates that the command is a change start command according to FIG. 2, and the lower two digits are the same value (eg,“ 00 (H) ”) regardless of the selected change pattern. What should I do. Alternatively, the change start command according to FIG. 2 may be composed of only the upper two digits.

  In the above embodiment, the gaming machine is controlled to have a high probability state based on the passage to the specific area 39. However, the gaming machine may not be controlled to have a high probability state based on the passage to the specific area 39. That is, the configuration may be such that the state is controlled to a high probability state according to the type of symbol (type of jackpot). Specifically, in the game state setting process (FIG. 34), it may be configured to check the special figure stop symbol data and turn on the probability change flag. In this case, for example, in the lottery at the first starting port 20, the probability variation big hit with electric support is 50%, the probability variation big hit without electric support is 50%, and the probability variation big hit with electric support is 100% in the lottery at the second starting port 21. As such a configuration, the gaming machine may be configured to activate the limiter function when controlled to a high probability state over a predetermined number of consecutive times. In this case, the electric power-supplied probability variation jackpot in the lottery at the first starting port 20 may be a so-called latent probability jackpot that is substantially free of balls. Further, in the probability variation jackpot with electric support in the lottery at the first starting port 20, the number of time reductions may be set to a relatively small number such as ten times instead of the next jackpot winning. On the other hand, the probability variation jackpot with electric support in the lottery at the second starting port 21 is good that the number of time reductions is until the next jackpot winning. If comprised in this way, if the winning variation with electric support is won first by the lottery at the 1st starting port 20, and if the winning variation with electric support is won by the lottery at the 2nd starting port 21 in a short time after that, Thereafter, until the limiter function is activated, the game state after the jackpot game can continue to be controlled to a high-probability state and an electric support control state in which the end condition is both until the next jackpot winning (substantially may be sufficient) It can be a sex game machine.

  In the case of such a gaming machine, since the game is started in the normal probability state, it is won for the first time by the lottery at the second starting port 21 with the electric support, and the high probability state and the electric support When controlled to the control state, it shifts to the continuous state. Therefore, when performing the extra effect, the period from the control to the high probability state and the electric support control state until the limiter function operates is set as a specific game period, and the minimum number of winning balls scheduled during that period is not exceeded. The value may be displayed as the expected display number. In other words, in this configuration, the minimum number of expected winning balls changes according to the remaining number of times until the limiter function is activated at the start of a specific game period.

  In the above embodiment, when there is an over winning more than the maximum number of winnings in one round game, the main control board 80 does not transmit a prize ball command to the sub control board 90 to the prize ball command. Yes. Therefore, the winning ball amount for the over winning is not subtracted from the scheduled display number. It should be noted that over-winning information may be included in the winning ball command to determine whether or not the sub-control board 90 is over-winning, and if it is over-winning, the amount of winning ball may not be subtracted from the scheduled display number. On the other hand, for the cumulative number of winning balls, the winning ball for over winning may be added or may not be added.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the number of display schedules is subtracted for each prize ball based on the prize ball command, but for example, at the end of the jackpot game based on the ending command, the total number of prize balls in the jackpot game is summarized from the scheduled display number. May be subtracted.

  Further, the cumulative number of winning balls may be obtained by adding only the winning balls related to the big prize opening.

  Further, there is no need for subtraction display of the scheduled display number. That is, the scheduled display number may be added or not subtracted. Even if comprised in this way, a player's willingness to play can be heightened if the value (4000) displayed as the initial display planned number increases by the extra effect. Further, since the cumulative number of winning prize balls is displayed, the player can grasp the remaining amount of privilege (scheduled number of winning balls) during a specific game period based on the difference between the number and the scheduled display number. . In this case, the accumulated number of winning balls may be a cumulative display of only the number of winning balls related to the special winning opening. Further, in this case, a configuration may be adopted in which the added number is added to the scheduled display number in the additional effect until or when the cumulative number of winning prizes matches the scheduled display number.

  Further, in the above embodiment, a value (4000 in the present embodiment) smaller than the minimum expected ball number (in the present embodiment, “4680”) is displayed as the initial display scheduled number. The same value as the planned number (“4680”) may be displayed.

  Further, in the above-described form, the presence / absence of execution of the extra effect is lottery according to the time using the scenario timer, and the extra effect is executed according to the lottery result, but the extra effect is always executed according to the time measurement using the scenario timer. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, the non-reference jackpot game is configured so that a 3R to 5R V long open pattern jackpot game can be executed. However, at least one non-reference jackpot game can be executed.

  Moreover, in the said form, the specific game period was a period which is easy to be controlled by the specific game state (electric support which continues until high-precision and high-precision completion). However, the specific game period may be a period that is easily controlled to a high probability state. That is, it may be a period regardless of whether or not the electric support control state is controlled.

  In the above-described embodiment, four random numbers such as jackpot random numbers are acquired as random numbers (winning information) acquired based on winning to the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21. A random number is acquired, and based on the random number, whether or not the jackpot is large, the type of jackpot, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of variation pattern may be determined. That is, it is possible to arbitrarily set the number of random numbers acquired based on the start winning and what is determined in each random number.

  Moreover, in the said form, although the gate sensor 28a was used as a right-handed detection sensor for detecting that the game is made by right-handed, you may provide a right-handed detection sensor separately.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the V flag is turned on even when there is a passage to the specific area 39 in the jackpot game in which the limiter function is activated, but the V flag may not be turned on. In this case, the determination process in S2301 of the game state setting process (FIG. 34) need not be performed.

  Also, in the above form, after the jackpot is drawn until the limiter function is activated, the state shifts to a non-high probability state, but the number of time reductions at that time is 11, 21, or 26 times depending on the type of the special symbol. (See FIG. 9). Even when the V long jackpot is won during the non-high probability state and the electric support control state, the V driving notification and the V passing notification may not be performed. That is, the V driving notification and the V passing notification may be performed only during the jackpot game that is won and executed in the non-electric support control state.

  Further, in the above embodiment, it is configured not to notify the V passage except for the first win (see FIG. 35). However, regardless of whether it is the first hit or not, the V pass notification is not performed in the big win won by the lottery shown in FIG. You may comprise as follows.

  In addition to the jackpot game that is the operation target of the limiter function, V passing notification may be performed when V passes. That is, in the jackpot game corresponding to 2 to 39 times out of the set of 40 times in the above-described form, V passing notification may be performed. This is because after these jackpot games are controlled to a high probability state, even if V passing notification is made, the player will not be misunderstood.

  In the above embodiment, the game machine is configured to be controlled in a high probability state until the next jackpot winning, but is not necessarily controlled in a high probability state until the next jackpot winning (so-called ST machine). It can also be configured as.

  Further, the second grand prize winning opening 35 may also serve as the specific area 39. When configured in this way, a part of the opening period of the second big winning opening 35 in the jackpot game may be configured to function as the specific area 39. In the jackpot game of the first opening pattern (V long opening pattern), the period of functioning as the specific area 39 is lengthened, and in the jackpot game of the second opening pattern (V short opening pattern), the period of functioning as the specific area 39 is shortened. Good.

  In the special training mode in the above-described form, a series of effects including a special training mode special training effect, a special training mode extra effect, and an extra display effect correspond to an “addition effect” in the claims. However, the “additional effect” may include at least an additional display effect. In other words, the “addition effect” may be any effect that can add the number of additions up to the difference between the display number and the actual number to the display number. The same applies to the melee mode.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 7 ... Image display apparatus 20 ... 1st starting opening 21 ... 2nd starting opening 30 ... 1st big winning opening 35 ... 2nd big winning opening 80 ... Main control board 81 ... Microcomputer 90 for game control ... Sub Control board 91 ... Production control microcomputer 100 ... Image control board

Claims (4)

The starting port,
With a specific prize opening,
A main control unit for controlling the progress of the game;
A sub-control unit that controls an effect accompanying the progress of the game by the main control board,
The main control unit
Winning information acquisition means for acquiring winning information based on the entry of the game ball into the start opening;
A success / failure determination means for determining the success / failure of the jackpot based on the winning information acquired by the winning information acquisition means;
The symbol display means for variably displaying the symbol indicating the determination result by the success / failure determination means, and when the determination result is a big win,
A jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game for opening the specific winning opening in an opening pattern according to the type of winning jackpot after the symbol is stopped and displayed by the symbol display means in a specific stop mode;
High probability state control means capable of controlling the gaming state after the jackpot game to a high probability state in which the jackpot winning probability is higher than the normal probability state;
Limiter means for activating a limiter function for controlling the gaming state after the big hit game to the normal probability state when the number of consecutive times controlled to the high probability state by the high probability state control means reaches a predetermined limit number of times And comprising
In a gaming machine in which a specific game period that is likely to be controlled in the high-probability state is generated after winning a specific type of jackpot and being controlled in the high-probability state after the jackpot game until the limiter function is activated ,
The sub-control unit
The cumulative value of the number of winning balls already acquired by entering the specific winning port during the specific game period is displayed less than the cumulative value of the actual winning ball number or has not yet been acquired. Although not, the number of winning balls is displayed so that the planned number of winning balls to be obtained by entering the specific winning opening before the end of the specific game period due to the operation of the limiter function is less than the actual number of winning balls to be acquired Means,
An extra effect execution means for executing an extra effect that can add an additional number up to the difference between the display number and the actual number by the prize ball number display means to the display number;
An addition mode determination means for determining at least the value of the number of additions in the addition effect;
A time measuring means for measuring the passage of time,
The game machine characterized in that the extra effect executing means executes the extra effect determined by the extra mode determining means according to the time measured by the time measuring means. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The main control unit
A first command indicating the start of execution of the jackpot game by the jackpot game executing means is transmitted to the sub-control unit;
The sub-control unit
When the first command is received outside the specific game period, a jackpot effect is executed based on the first command,
A gaming machine characterized in that when the first command is received during the specific gaming period, the jackpot effect based on the first command is not executed. A gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2,
As the starter, a fixed starter that does not change the ease of entry of the game ball and a variable starter that can change the ease of entry of the game ball,
An entry support state control means capable of controlling the game state after the jackpot game from the non-entry support state to an entry support state in which a game ball can easily enter the variable start port;
In the gaming state other than the high probability state and the entry support state (hereinafter referred to as “specific gaming state”) that is continued until the high probability state is ended, the specific gaming state is won after the big winning game is won. The game machine is configured such that a period that can be easily controlled in the specific game state can be generated as the specific game period from when the limiter function is activated until the limiter function is activated. The gaming machine according to claim 3,
The main control unit
A second command that indicates at least the start of the symbol variation display related to the ball entering the fixed start opening;
A third command indicating at least the start of the symbol variation display related to the ball entering the variable start opening is transmitted to the sub-control unit;
The sub-control unit
At least when the second command is received in the non-intrusion support state, a variation effect using an effect symbol is executed based on the second command,
At least when the third command is received in the entry support state, the variation effect based on the third command is not executed.

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