JP5891488B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  Among the gaming machines, there is a pachinko gaming machine called a so-called digipachi (for example, see Patent Document 1 below). In this type of pachinko gaming machine, when the result of the special symbol lottery based on the winning at the starting opening (the entrance entrance) becomes a big win, the jackpot game for opening the big winning entrance (special winning entrance) is executed. Such a jackpot is called a one-type jackpot. This type of pachinko machine is generally configured to be able to be controlled to a high probability state where the probability of winning a jackpot is higher than usual, and by winning the chance of winning a big hit, it will be a continuous game It can be done.

  Among the gaming machines, there are pachinko gaming machines called so-called honey. In this type of pachinko machine, the special prize opening is opened based on the establishment of a predetermined operating condition, and when the game ball passes through a specific area (V zone) provided in the special prize opening, the special prize opening is opened. A jackpot game is executed. Such a jackpot is called a two-type jackpot.

  Furthermore, there is also a pachinko game machine called a so-called type 1 type 2 mixing machine. As this type of pachinko gaming machine, for example, a gaming machine described in Patent Document 2 below is known. In the gaming machine described in this document, when a short-time state is set after the jackpot game, the grand prize opening is opened based on the winning to the starting opening related to the electric Chu (ordinary variable prize winning device), and the inside of the big prize opening When the game ball passes through the specific area (V zone) provided, a jackpot game is executed in which the big winning opening is opened as a two-type jackpot. In the above-mentioned honey and 1 type 2 type mixing machine, it is possible to enjoy a clear gameability that is a big win based on the passing of a game ball to a specific area.

JP 2013-102896 A JP 2013-236851 A

  By the way, in Digipachi, which is the most popular gaming machine among the various gaming machines described above, the player's strong interest continues to be directed to whether or not the result of the special symbol lottery based on winning at the start opening will be a big hit . And no matter how long the game continues, such a jackpot lottery system will not change during the game. For this reason, there is no doubt that there will be no player who has reduced game motivation for a gameability that does not change, and there is room for improvement in this point.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the problem is to provide a new game characteristic in a gaming machine that makes a jackpot determination based on the entrance to the entrance.

  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
The entrance detection means (the first start port sensor 20a or the second) detects the entrance of the game ball to the entrance (the first start port 20 or the second start port 21) provided in the game area (3). Starting port sensor 21a),
Special winning opening detecting means (first large winning opening sensor 30a) for detecting a winning at a special winning opening (first large winning opening 30) provided in the game area, and an opening / closing member for opening and closing the special winning opening ( 32), specific area detecting means (pseudo specific area sensor 34a) for detecting the passage of a game ball to a specific area (pseudo specific area 34) arranged downstream of the special prize opening detecting means, and the special prize opening Special winning means (first grand prize winning device 31) having distribution members (pseudo distribution members 76) for distributing whether or not the game balls detected by the detection means pass through the specific area;
Numerical information acquisition means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S206 or S212) for acquiring numerical information (random numbers such as jackpot random numbers) based on the entrance detection by the entrance detection means;
Storage means (special drawing storage unit 85) capable of storing numerical information acquired by the numerical information acquisition means up to a predetermined upper limit number;
A hit determination means (game control microcomputer 81 executing step S1402 or S1408) for determining whether or not a big hit is made based on numerical information stored in the storage means when a predetermined determination condition is satisfied;
A symbol display means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S1304, etc.) for stopping and displaying the symbol indicating the determination result by the success / failure determination means via a variable display;
A jackpot game executing means for performing a jackpot game for releasing the opening / closing member after the symbol stop display by the symbol display means when the determination result by the hit determination means is a jackpot winning game (game control microcomputer executing step S1308 81), and
The jackpot game execution means has a short opening game in which the opening and closing member is opened with a short opening pattern with a relatively short opening time, and the opening and closing member has a long opening pattern with a relatively long opening time. A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of executing a special jackpot game (a special V long jackpot game) that performs a long-open game for releasing the game, and a sorting member control means for controlling the operation of the sorting member (Production control microcomputer 91 for performing step S6005 and the like);
Winning notification means for performing a winning notification effect indicating the winning of the jackpot (production control microcomputer 91 performing step S6106),
The allocating member control means operates the allocating member in a first operation pattern (movable piece pattern 1) capable of passing through the specific area in the special big hit game short opening game,
The winning notification means performs the winning notification effect when a passage detection is made by the specific area detecting means in the special big hit game short open game (if YES in step S6105, S6106 is performed),
Based on the numerical information stored in the storage means, the winning information includes information indicating whether or not the numerical information is specific numerical information determined by the success / failure determination means to be a specific hit for performing the specific jackpot game. (Start winning command) a winning information generating means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S207 or S213) for generating the numerical information when storing the numerical information,
Based on the winning information generated by the winning information generating means, whether or not the specific numerical information is included in the numerical information stored in the storage means is determined by the success / failure determining means. Pre-determining means for determining before (the microcomputer 91 for effect control performing step S4602);
When it is determined by the prior determination means that there is the specific numerical information, the symbol based on the specific numerical information is displayed from the variable display of the symbol based on the numerical information stored before the specific numerical information. And a specific notification display means (production control microcomputer 91 for performing step S5003 and the like) for performing a specific notification display (see FIG. 50) capable of directing attention to the specific area during the fluctuation display of Is a gaming machine characterized by

  According to the invention relating to the means 1, when the special jackpot game is successfully passed to the specific area in the short open game, the winning notification effect indicating that the jackpot is won is performed. Therefore, it is possible to provide game characteristics as if a big hit has occurred due to passage to a specific area. In other words, although it is not a game machine that can execute a so-called two-type game, the two-type game can be simulated.

  In addition, the fact that a game that aims to pass to a specific area is played (that is, a special jackpot game is executed), based on the determination result by the prior determination means, from the change display of the symbol that triggers the game Also announce from the change display of the previous symbol. If the execution of a game aiming for passage to a specific area is announced after the special jackpot game is started until the special prize opening is opened, the game may be delayed. However, according to the present invention, since the execution of such a game can be sufficiently notified before the start of the special jackpot game, it is possible to keep a smooth game.

The invention according to means 2
A gaming machine according to means 1, wherein
The success / failure determination unit is configured to determine whether or not the jackpot is successful based on the numerical information stored in the storage unit, in addition to the determination of whether or not the jackpot is successful.
When the determination result by the winning / nothing determining means is a small win winning, after the symbol stop display by the symbol display means, the small hit to perform the small hit game to open the opening and closing member with an opening pattern equivalent to the short opening pattern Game execution means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S1309),
The distribution member control means can operate the distribution member in a second operation pattern (movable piece pattern 2) that is more difficult to pass through the specific area than the first operation pattern in the small hit game. Yes,
The winning notification means does not perform the winning notification effect in the small hit game in which the distribution member is operated in the second operation pattern (NO in step S6105, does not perform S6106),
The winning information generation means is based on the numerical information stored in the storage means, and the numerical information is determined as a specific value for performing the special big hit game or the small hit game by the success / failure determining means. The gaming machine is characterized in that winning information (start winning command) including information on whether or not the information is generated when the numerical information is stored.

  According to the invention relating to the means 2, a small hit game that cannot be visually distinguished from a special open game of a special big hit game (that is, cannot be distinguished even by looking at the opening pattern of the opening / closing member) can be executed. In this small hit game, the sorting member is operated in the second operation pattern that is difficult to pass to the specific area, and the big win is not notified. Of course, the specific notification display is also performed when the small hit game is executed. Therefore, when aiming to pass to a specific area, the game will be played with the expectation that a special jackpot game is being executed instead of the jackpot game, and the game interest by the pseudo two-type game can be further enhanced. It becomes possible.

The invention according to means 3 is
A gaming machine according to means 2, wherein
Non-winning notification means for performing a non-winning notification effect indicating non-winning to the jackpot (production control microcomputer 91 performing step S6206),
The non-winning notification means is a gaming machine that performs the non-winning notification effect after the opening / closing member is closed in the small hit game.

  According to the invention relating to the means 3, after the opening / closing member is closed in the small hit game, the non-winning notification effect indicating the non-winning to the big hit is performed. Therefore, it is possible to clearly show the player that the jackpot for performing the special jackpot game is not won.

The invention according to means 4 is
A gaming machine according to means 2 or 3, wherein
The jackpot game execution means is capable of further executing a normal jackpot game (usually a V long jackpot jackpot game) in which the long-open game is performed without passing through the short-open game,
The winning information generation means determines that the numerical information stored in the storage means is a big hit for performing the normal big hit game by the success / failure determination means in addition to the information as to whether or not the specific numerical information. It generates prize information (start prize command) including information on whether or not it is special numerical information,
At the time of execution of the small hit game, based on the winning information generated by the winning information generating means, it is determined whether there is the special numerical information in the numerical information stored in the storage means Further comprising a small hit execution time determination means (production control microcomputer 91 for executing step S5116 or S5140),
When the small hitting game is executed, the sorting member control means determines that the special numerical information is present by the small hitting execution time determination means, and in the small hit game, the sorting member control means operates the first member. Operate with a pattern (if step S5116 or S5140 YES, perform S5304)
The winning notification means performs the winning notification effect when a passing detection is made by the specific area detecting means in the small hit game in which the sorting member is operated in the first operation pattern (YES in step S6105, S6106). A gaming machine characterized by the above.

  According to the invention according to means 4, even if a small hit game is executed, if there is a big hit winning storage in the storage of numerical information (holding storage) when the small hit game is executed, the sorting member Is operated in a first operation pattern that allows passage to a specific area, and the winning of the jackpot is notified based on the passage to the specific area. On the other hand, if there is no big hit winning storage in the holding memory at the time of execution of the small hit game, the sorting member is operated in the second operation pattern that is difficult to pass to the specific area, and the big win is not notified. Therefore, since the big hit win may be notified even when the small win is won, it is possible to give a surprise to the player, and the game entertainment at the time of the small win can be improved.

The invention according to means 5 is
A gaming machine according to means 4, wherein
The winning notification means closes the opening / closing member in the small hit game when the specific area detecting means does not detect passage in the small hit game in which the sorting member is operated in the first operation pattern. The gaming machine is characterized in that the winning notification effect is performed later (NO in step S6203 and YES in S6204, S6205 is performed).

  According to the invention relating to the means 5, even when the passing to the specific area fails in the small hit game in which the sorting member is operated in the first operation pattern, the winning of the big hit is notified. Therefore, it is possible to give a surprise to a player who is disappointed by failing to pass to a specific area, and to enhance the gaming interest.

The invention according to means 6 is
A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 5, wherein
The winning notification means performs the winning notification effect until the start of the long open game even if the passage detection is not performed by the specific area detecting means in the special big hit game short open game (in step S6203). If it is NO and YES in S6204, S6205 is performed).

  According to the invention relating to the means 6, even when the special jackpot game fails to pass through the specific area in the short open game, the winning of the jackpot is notified by the start of the long open game. Therefore, it is possible to give a surprise to a player who is disappointed by failing to pass to a specific area, and to enhance the gaming interest.

The invention according to means 7
A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 6, wherein
A main control unit (main control board 80) for controlling the progress of the game;
A sub-control unit (sub-control board 90) that controls the effects performed with the progress of the game,
The special prize opening detection means (first big prize opening sensor 30a) and the drive member of the opening / closing member (first big prize opening solenoid 33) are connected to the main control unit,
The specific area detection means (pseudo specific area sensor 34a) and the drive member (pseudo distribution member solenoid 78) of the distribution member are connected to the sub-control unit.

  According to the invention relating to the means 7, the specific area detecting means that is not directly related to the profit received by the player but only related to the effect, and the drive source of the distribution member are connected to the sub-control unit that controls the effect. Yes. Therefore, the production using the specific area detecting means and the sorting member can be freely executed by the sub-control unit regardless of the main control unit. Therefore, it is possible to realize a smooth execution of the effect.

The invention according to means 8 is
A gaming machine according to means 7, comprising:
A second special winning opening detecting means (second large winning opening sensor 35a) for detecting a winning in a second special winning opening (second large winning opening 35) provided in the game area; and the second special winning opening. A second opening / closing member (opening / closing member 37) for opening and closing the second opening, and a second specification for detecting the passage of the game ball to the second specific area (the main specific area 39) arranged downstream of the second special prize opening detecting means. A second special winning means (second large winning device 36) having an area detecting means (specific area sensor 39a);
Based on the passage detection by the second specific area detection means, the high probability state control means for controlling the gaming state after the jackpot game to a high probability state having a higher probability of winning the jackpot than the normal probability state (if YES in step S2301) A game control microcomputer 81) for performing S2304,
The jackpot game execution means opens the second opening / closing member as an opening other than the opening during the short opening game in the special jackpot game,
The second special prize opening detecting means, the driving source of the second opening / closing member (second large prize opening solenoid 38), and the second specific area detecting means are connected to the main control unit (main control board 80). It is a gaming machine characterized by

  According to the invention relating to means 8, it comprises special winning means (first special winning means) having a specific area (first specific area) and second special winning means having a second specific area. If there is a passage to the first specific area in the short open game of the special jackpot game, the jackpot winning is notified. In addition, the second opening / closing member is opened as an opening other than the opening during the short opening game of the special jackpot game, and if there is a passage to the second specific area at that time, the high probability state is controlled. Therefore, it is possible to provide a new game property that can occur when two specific areas having different roles pass during one jackpot game (during special jackpot game).

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide new game characteristics in a gaming machine that determines whether or not a jackpot is won based on a ball entering the ball entrance.

1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board with which the gaming machine is provided. It is a schematic front view which shows in detail the 2nd big prize apparatus with which the game machine is provided. It is a schematic front view which shows in detail the 1st big prize apparatus with which the game machine is provided. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a portion A shown in FIG. 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 jackpot type determination table. It is a table which shows the open mode of a big prize opening. It is a table which shows the operation mode of a pseudo distribution member. It is a table | surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) A jackpot determination table. (B) Reach determination table. (C) Normal symbol per determination table. (D) Normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an open pattern determination table of electric Chu. It is a specific table of a start winning command. 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 normal operation 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 special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 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 the special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of the special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game). It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. 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 prefetch effect determination process. It is a flowchart of a change production start process. It is a flowchart of an opening effect selection process. It is a flowchart of an opening effect selection process. It is a flowchart of a round effect selection process. It is a flowchart of a V chance setting process. It is a flowchart of a movable piece control process. It is a flowchart of a process during movable piece operation. It is a flowchart of a movable piece stop process. It is a figure of the display screen which is performing the specific notification display (display which can pay attention to a pseudo specific area) as pre-reading production. (A) It is a figure of the display screen which shows the display mode of the decoration symbol displayed at the time of winning a small hit or special big win, (b) It is a figure of the display screen at the time of the start of a small hit game or a special big hit game. It is a timing chart which shows various operations at the time of execution of a small hit game. It is a timing chart which shows various operations at the time of execution of a special jackpot game.

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. In the following description, the left-right direction of each part of a pachinko gaming machine as an example of a gaming machine will be described in accordance with the left-right direction for a player facing the pachinko gaming machine. In addition, the front direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described as a direction approaching the player facing the pachinko gaming machine, and the backward direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described as a direction away from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 (see FIG. 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.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 2 is formed with a game area 3 in which game balls launched by the operation of the handle 60 flow down are surrounded by rail members 4. The game board 2 is provided with a decorative board lamp 5 (see FIG. 7). In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails (reference numerals omitted) for guiding a game ball are projected.

  An image display device (display means) 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 7, there is an effect symbol that performs variable display of effect symbols (decoration symbols) 8L, 8C, and 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 design variation effect may be referred to as “decoration design variation effect” or simply “change 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 includes, for example, a plurality of symbols representing numbers “1” to “8”. 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. 5), which will be described later, according to a combination of 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 not by the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b but by the image display device 7. 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.

  The image display device 7 displays, in addition to the effect symbol variation effect using the effect symbol as described above, a jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game (an example of a special game), a demonstration effect for waiting for customers, and the like. 7a. In the effect design variation 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 a first effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold 9A in accordance with the number of stored first special figure holds, which will be described later, and the number of second special figure hold, which will be described later. Accordingly, there is a second effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold 9B. Due to the display of the production hold, the number stored in the first special figure hold display 43a (see FIG. 5) to be described later and the second number displayed on the second special figure hold display 43b. The number of stored special figure holds can be shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

  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. A panel movable body 15 is disposed in the retracted state on the center decorative body 10.

  Fixed below the image display device 7 in the game area 3 is provided with a first start opening (first start winning opening, first entry opening, fixed start opening) 20 that does not always change the ease of entering a game ball. A winning device 19 is provided. 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).

  Also, below the first start opening 20 in the game area 3, an ordinary variable winning device (so-called electric chew) 22 having a second start opening (second start winning opening, second entry opening, variable start opening) 21 is provided. Is provided. 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 23 and opens and closes the second start port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. The movable member 23 is driven by an electric chew solenoid 24 (see FIG. 6). The second starting port 21 allows a game ball to enter only when the movable member 23 is in the open state. That is, the 2nd starting opening 21 is a starting opening from which the ease of entering a game ball can change. The electric chew 22 can be used when the movable member 23 is in the open state as long as it is easier to enter the second starting port 21 than in the closed state. It may not be impossible to enter the second starting port 21.

  Further, on the left side of the center decorative body 10 in the game area 3, a first gate (first pass area) 28 through which a game ball can pass is provided, and in the upper right of the first start port 20 in the game area 3. A second gate (second passage area) 29 through which game balls can pass is provided. The passage of the game ball to the first gate 28 and the second gate 29 triggers the execution of a normal symbol lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number (per random number)) that determines whether or not to open the electric chew 22. ing.

  Also, below the gate 28 in the game area 3, a first grand prize device (corresponding to a special prize means, corresponding to a special prize slot) is provided with a first grand prize port (corresponding to a special prize slot, also referred to as a first special prize slot). 1 special variable winning device, also referred to as first special winning means) 31 is provided. The first big winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member (also referred to as a first 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. 6). That is, the first big prize opening solenoid 33 is a drive source of the opening / closing member 32. The first grand prize opening 30 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 32 is open.

  In the upper right of the first grand prize opening 30 in the game area 3, a second big prize device (second special variable prize winning device, second special prize device) having a second big prize port (second special prize port) 35 is provided. (Winning means) 36 is provided. The second big winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (second opening / closing member, blade member) 37, and opens / closes the second big 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. 6). The second big prize opening solenoid 38 is a drive source of the opening / closing member 37. 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. 3 (A), inside the second grand prize-winning device 36, a book specific area (the book V area, the first grade) through which the game ball that has passed through the second prize winning opening 35 can pass. 39 and a non-specific region (this non-V region, also referred to as a second non-specific region) 70 are formed. Hereinafter, for the sake of simplicity, the main specific area 39 is simply referred to as “specific area 39”, and the main non-specific area 70 is simply referred to as “non-specific area 70”. In the second grand prize winning device 36, a second grand prize winning sensor (second special prize winning opening) that detects the winning of a game ball to the second major prize winning opening 35 is located upstream of the specific area 39 and the non-specific area 70. Detection means) 35a is arranged. The specific area 39 is provided with a specific area sensor (second specific area detecting means) 39 a that detects the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39. The non-specific area 70 is provided with a non-specific area sensor (second non-specific area detecting means) 70 a that detects the passage of a game ball to the non-specific area 70.

  Further, the second grand prize winning device 36 has a main distribution member (second distribution member) 71 that distributes the game balls that have passed through the second grand prize winning opening 35 to either the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 70, A distribution member solenoid 73 for driving the distribution member 71 is provided. In the following, for the sake of simplicity, the main distribution member 71 is simply referred to as “distribution member 71”, and the main distribution member solenoid 73 is simply referred to as “distribution member solenoid 73”. The distribution member solenoid 73 is a drive source of the distribution member 71. The distribution member 71 moves in the left-right direction with respect to the game board 2, and when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized, a retreat state (first state) in which the game balls are distributed to the specific area 39 is taken. 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. In other words, the sorting member 71 is a shutter member (second shutter member) that opens and closes the specific region 39.

  FIG. 3A shows the distribution member solenoid 73 being energized. As shown in FIG. 3A, 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 after passing through the second big prize opening sensor 35a. This game ball route is referred to as a first route.

  FIG. 3B shows a state where the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized. As shown in FIG. 3B, 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 grand prize winning device 31 is not provided with a probability changing operation port.

  However, as shown in FIG. 4A, the first grand prize device 31 of this embodiment includes a pseudo specific area (corresponding to a specific area, also referred to as a pseudo V area, a first specific area) 34, and a pseudo non-specific area. (A pseudo non-V region, also referred to as a first non-specific region) 75.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 4A, a pseudo specific area 34 and a pseudo non-specific area through which a game ball that has passed through the first big prize opening 30 can pass are inside the first big prize winning device 31. 75 is formed. In the first grand prize winning device 31, a first big prize opening sensor (special prize opening) that detects the winning of a game ball to the first big prize opening 30 is located upstream of the pseudo specific area 34 and the pseudo non-specific area 75. 30a (corresponding to the detecting means, also referred to as first special prize opening detecting means). The pseudo specific area 34 is provided with a pseudo specific area sensor (corresponding to a specific area detecting means, also referred to as a first specific area detecting means) 34a for detecting the passage of a game ball to the pseudo specific area 34. The pseudo non-specific area 75 is provided with a pseudo non-specific area sensor (also referred to as non-specific area detecting means or first non-specific area detecting means) 75a for detecting the passing of a game ball to the pseudo non-specific area 75. ing.

  In addition, the first grand prize winning device 31 is a pseudo sorting member (corresponding to a sorting member, the first sorting member) that sorts the game balls that have passed through the first big prize opening 30 into either the pseudo specific area 34 or the pseudo non-specific area 75 76) and a pseudo-sorting member solenoid 78 that drives the pseudo-sorting member 76. The pseudo distribution member solenoid 78 is a drive source of the pseudo distribution member 76. The pseudo distribution member 76 moves in the left-right direction with respect to the game board 2, and when the pseudo distribution member solenoid 78 is energized, a retreat state (first state) in which game balls are distributed to the pseudo specific area 34. ), And when the pseudo-distributing member solenoid 78 is not energized, an advance state (second state) in which the game balls are distributed to the pseudo-non-specific region 75 is taken. In other words, the pseudo distribution member 76 is a pseudo shutter member (first shutter member) that opens and closes the pseudo specific area 34.

  FIG. 4A shows the energization of the pseudo sorting member solenoid 78. As shown in FIG. 4A, when the pseudo-sorting member solenoid 78 is energized, the pseudo-sorting member 76 is in a first state that allows the game ball to pass to the pseudo specific area 34. When the pseudo allocating member 76 is in the first state, the game ball that has won the first big prize opening 30 passes through the pseudo specific area 34 after passing through the first big prize opening sensor 30a. This game ball route is referred to as a first route.

  FIG. 4B shows a state in which the pseudo distribution member solenoid 78 is not energized. As shown in FIG. 4B, when the pseudo-sorting member solenoid 78 is not energized, the pseudo-sorting member 76 is in a second state that prevents the game ball from passing to the pseudo specific area 34. When the pseudo distribution member 76 is in the second state, the game ball that has won the first big prize opening 30 rolls on the upper surface of the pseudo distribution member 76 after passing through the first big prize opening sensor 30a. Pass through the pseudo non-specific region 75. This game ball route is referred to as a second route.

  The pseudo specific area 34 of the present embodiment is similar to a specific area (V area) as an opportunity for a so-called jackpot winning. However, the jackpot is not won based on the passage to the pseudo specific area 34, and the pseudo specific area 34 is merely a pass area that triggers the execution of the effect by the sub-control board 90 described later. As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, the effect is as if a big win was won based on the passage to the pseudo specific area 34. As a result, a game characteristic as if a big win was won in a so-called two-type game is realized. Of course, the pseudo specific area 34 does not function as a probability changing operation port like the specific area 39 of the present embodiment.

  Returning to FIG. 2, at the lower part of the game area 3, there are provided a normal winning opening 27 and an out opening 16 through which game balls that have not won any winning opening are discharged out of the gaming area 3.

  As described above, the game area 3 in which various winning holes are arranged includes a left game area 3A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area 3B on the right side. 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 passing to the first gate 28, winning the first starting port 20 and the second starting port 21 by left-handed. On the other hand, it is possible to aim for passing to the second gate 29, winning the second start port 21, the first grand prize port 30, and the second big prize port 35 by right-handing.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a display device 40 is arranged at the right center of the game board 2. As shown in FIG. 5, the display 40 includes a first special symbol display 41a that variably displays the first special symbol, a second special symbol display 41b that variably displays the second special symbol, and a normal symbol. A normal symbol display 42 that variably displays 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 is variably displayed (variable display) 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. If the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (a special symbol of a specific stop mode, that is, a jackpot symbol or a small bonus symbol), depending on the type of the particular special symbol that is stopped (that is, the type of winning symbol) A special game (a jackpot game or a jackpot game) is performed in which the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35 is opened in the open pattern. 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 addition, when winning a small winning symbol, a small winning symbol in which the fifth and sixth LEDs from the left are lit, such as “••••••••”, 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. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol is variably displayed over a predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, that each LED is lit so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. It is an aspect. 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 there is a winning game ball (win ball) at the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, various random number values (numerical information such as jackpot random numbers) acquired for the winning game are received. ) Is temporarily stored in the special figure storage unit 85 (see FIG. 6). 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. 6), and if the winning is to the second starting port 21, The second special figure hold is stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 85b (see FIG. 6). 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 when the game ball passes to the first gate 28 or the second gate 29. The normal symbol display 42 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the first gate 28 or the second gate 29 by variably displaying the normal symbol (variation display) 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 stopped normal symbol is a predetermined normal symbol (ordinary winning symbol, that is, long open symbol or short open symbol), it is released according to the type of the specific normal symbol stopped and the current gaming state An auxiliary game for opening the second start port 21 in a pattern 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. 5), 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 hit with a long open symbol, a long open symbol (one of the normal winning symbols) with both LEDs lit is displayed, such as “○○” (○: lit, ●: off) To do. When the lottery result is a win with a short open symbol, a short open symbol (one of the normal winning symbols) in which only the left LED is lit is displayed as “◯ ●”. 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 is displayed for a predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately lit. 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 first gate 28 or the second gate 29, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) acquired with respect to the passage passes through the general figure hold storage unit 86. (See FIG. 6), it is temporarily stored as a general 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 first gate 28 or the second gate 29 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, during the execution of variable display of the normal symbol or Even if there is a prize during the execution of the auxiliary game, the right to 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, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. As shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, 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.

  As shown in FIG. 6, various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88. Therefore, signals are input from the sensors to the main control board 80, and signals are output from the main control board 80 to the solenoids. Specifically, the sensors include a first start port sensor (first entrance detection unit) 20a, a second start port sensor (second entrance detection unit) 21a, a first gate sensor 28a, and a second gate. The sensor 29a, the first big prize opening sensor 30a, the second big prize opening sensor 35a, the specific area sensor 39a, the non-specific area sensor 70a, and the normal prize 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 first gate sensor 28 a is provided in the first gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the first gate 28. The second gate sensor 29 a is provided in the second gate 29 and detects a game ball that has passed through the second gate 29. 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. 7, an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “effect control microcomputer”) 91 for controlling 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 another board or the like via an input / output circuit (I / O port unit) 95. The input / output circuit 95 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 91. The ROM 93 may be externally attached.

  As shown in FIG. 7, an image control board 100, an audio control board 106, and a lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub control board 90. The 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, Stores image data such as story videos. 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 is provided in the frame lamp 66 provided in the gaming machine frame 50 and the game board 2 through the lamp control board 107 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The lighting control of the panel lamp 5 is performed. In detail, the production control microcomputer 91 creates light emission pattern data (also referred to as data for determining lighting / extinction and 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 to emit light. Light emission of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 is controlled according to the 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 movable panel 15 (see FIG. 2) connected to the lamp control board 107 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The board movable body 15 is a movable so-called gimmick provided on the upper part of the center decorative body 10. The panel movable body 15 is released from the storage state (see FIG. 2) that is compactly folded and stored in the periphery (upper part in the present embodiment) of the display screen 7a. It can be displaced to an exposed state (not shown) that is exposed in front of substantially the entire region.

  Specifically, the production control microcomputer 91 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode of the movable board 15 and controls the operation of the movable board 15 according to the operational pattern data. The 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 or operation control of the movable panel 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.

  The sub control board 90 is connected to an effect button detection SW (switch) 63a. The effect button detection switch 63a detects that the effect button 63 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the effect button 63 is pressed, a signal is output to the sub control board 90 from the effect button detection SW 63a.

  Furthermore, a pseudo specific area sensor 34a, a pseudo non-specific area sensor 75a, and a pseudo sorting member solenoid 78 are connected to the sub-control board 90. The pseudo specific area sensor 34 a is provided in the pseudo specific area 34 in the first big prize opening 30 and detects a game ball that has passed through the pseudo specific area 34. The pseudo non-specific area sensor 75a is provided in the pseudo non-specific area 75 in the first big prize opening 30, and detects a game ball that has passed through the pseudo non-specific area 75. The pseudo distribution member solenoid 78 drives the pseudo distribution member 76 of the first big prize winning device 31. As described above, the pseudo specific area sensor 34 a, the pseudo non-specific area sensor 75 a, and the pseudo sorting member solenoid 78 are controlled by the sub-control board 90. In contrast, the specific area sensor 39a, the non-specific area sensor 70a, and the sorting member solenoid 73 are controlled by the main control board 80. Of course, the first big prize opening sensor 30a, the first big prize opening solenoid 33, the second big prize opening sensor 35a, and the second big prize opening solenoid 38 are also controlled by the main control board 80.

3. Explanation of jackpot etc. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, there are “big hit”, “small hit” and “out of place” as a result of the big hit 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 “small hit”, the “small 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 big win or a small win, the big winning mouths (the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning mouth 35) are opened in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of special symbol (win type) displayed in a stopped state. “Special game” is executed. A special game executed by winning a jackpot is called a jackpot game, and a special game executed by winning a jackpot is called a jackpot game.

  In this embodiment, the jackpot game is a multi-round game (unit open game), an opening before the first round game is started (also referred to as OP), and an ending after the last round game is completed (Also expressed as ED). Each round game starts with the end of OP or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of ED. The closing time (interval time) of the big prize opening between round games is included in the open round game before the closing.

  Further, in this embodiment, the small hit game includes a small hit opening game that opens the first big winning opening 30, an opening before the small hit opening game is started, and an ending after the small hit opening game is ended. Contains. In the small hit opening game, the first big prize opening 30 is opened once for 1.6 seconds (see FIG. 9).

  There are several types of jackpots. The types of jackpots are as shown in FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, in this embodiment, there are roughly two types of jackpots (V long jackpot and V short jackpot). The “V long jackpot” is a jackpot for operating the opening / closing member 32 and the opening / closing member 37 in a first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) in which a game ball can easily pass through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. . The “V short jackpot” is a jackpot for operating the opening / closing member 32 and the opening / closing member 37 in the second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which it is impossible or difficult to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. is there.

  Furthermore, “V long jackpot” includes “normal V long jackpot” and “special V long jackpot”. For both V long jackpots, the total number of rounds is 16R. In both big hits, the opening mode after 2R is the same, but the opening mode of the 1R is different.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, in “normal V long jackpot”, 1R to 13R and 15R open the first big prize opening 30 once for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R. 14R and 16R open the second grand prize opening 35 once for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R. In these 14R and 16R, passage to the specific area 39 in the second big prize opening 35 is easily possible.

  On the other hand, the “special V long jackpot” first opens the first big prize opening 30 for 1.6 seconds, then closes for 17 seconds, and then opens for a maximum of 27.9 seconds. In other words, as the first release of the 1R, a short release of 1.6 seconds is performed first, and then after a 17 second interval (closing period), a long release of a maximum of 27.9 seconds is performed as the second release of the 1R. . The reason for such an opening mode is to prevent the above-described small hit from being visually distinguished until several seconds have elapsed after the first opening.

  Here, the jackpot game as the special V long jackpot corresponds to a special jackpot game in which a long-open game is played through a short-open game. The short release game includes the first release of the 1R for 1.6 seconds and the interval for 17 seconds thereafter. The long open game includes from the second release of the 1R for a maximum of 27.9 seconds to the start of ED. The first release at 1R for 1.6 seconds corresponds to the opening with the short opening pattern. The 2nd opening of the 1R for 27.9 seconds at the maximum and the opening after the 2R for 29.5 seconds at the maximum correspond to the opening in the long opening pattern. In other words, the short opening pattern is an opening pattern that can expect only a few winnings of about 1 or 2 balls, and the long opening pattern is an opening pattern that can expect more winnings than the short opening pattern. However, it is desirable that the long open pattern is an open pattern that can be expected to reach the maximum number of winnings per 1R.

  The jackpot game as the normal V long jackpot corresponds to a regular jackpot game in which a long-open game is performed without going through a short-open game. Further, in the above-mentioned small hit game, the first big winning opening 30 is opened for 1.6 seconds, and this opening corresponds to an opening pattern equivalent to the above short opening pattern. It should be noted that the opening time in the small hit game may not completely match the opening time in the short open game of the special jackpot game. For example, even if there is a slight time difference such as 1.4 seconds or 1.8 seconds, it corresponds to an open pattern equivalent to the short open pattern.

  On the other hand, “V short jackpot” has a total number of rounds of 16R, but a substantial total number of rounds of 13R. In other words, from 1R to 13R, the first big prize opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R, but at 15R, the first big prize opening 30 is opened only for 0.1 seconds per 1R, and 14R and Even at 16R, the second grand prize opening 35 is opened only for 0.1 seconds per 1R. Therefore, in this V short jackpot, from 14R to 16R, the opening time of the big winning opening is extremely short, and it is a round in which a prize ball cannot be expected. That is, the V short jackpot is a substantial jackpot of 13R.

  In addition, in 14R and 16R in the V short jackpot, the second grand prize opening 35 is opened, but the opening time is extremely short, and it is almost impossible for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 in the second big prize opening 35. It is possible. In 14R and 16R in the V short jackpot, not only the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 is short, but also the opening timing of the second big prize opening 35 and the operation timing of the distribution member 71 (second state ( From the relationship with the first state (see FIG. 3 (B)) to the first state (see FIG. 3 (A)), it is almost impossible for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39. .

  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 (however, 20% of them are special 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 is won at the second start port 21 rather than the big hit lottery (the lottery of the first special symbol) performed by winning the game ball at the first start port 20. The jackpot lottery (the second special symbol lottery) is set to be more advantageous for the player. In this embodiment, the special V long jackpot is not won in the lottery shown in FIG. Further, in the lottery shown in FIG. That is, only the lottery shown in Fig. 2 has the possibility of winning special V long jackpots and jackpots.

  Here, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, the lottery for whether or not the jackpot is won or not is made based on the “big hit random number”, and the lottery for the type of winning jackpot is made based on the “big hit type random number”. . As shown in FIG. 11A, the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. The jackpot type random number takes a value in the range of 0-9. 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 where there is only one effect symbol that is variably displayed among a plurality of effect symbols (decorative 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 effect symbols indicating a big win. 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 0-127.

  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 127. 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 0-255.

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. 12A). 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 having a short variation time is selected more than in the non-time-short state (see FIG. 13). That is, when the function for shortening the variation time of the special symbol display 41 is activated, it is easy to select a short variation time as the variation time for the variable symbol special display as compared to when the special symbol display 41 is not activated. As a result, in the short-time state, the pace of digestion of the special figure hold increases, and an effective winning (a prize that can be stored as the special figure 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. 12C). That is, when the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the display result of the variable symbol normal display by the normal symbol display 42 is the normal hit symbol (long open symbol or short open symbol) compared to when the normal symbol indicator 42 is not activated. The probability of becoming an open symbol increases.

  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 30 seconds in the non-short-time state, but is 1 second in the short-time state (see FIG. 12D). Further, 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. 14). 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 in the non-short time state (see FIG. 14). 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 according to the present embodiment, the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the V long jackpot is a high probability state, a short time state, and a high base if the game is passed to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. State. 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 (160 times in this embodiment), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

  In addition, the game state after the jackpot game by winning the V short jackpot is a normal probability state (non-high probability state, i.e., if the specific area 39 is not passed during the jackpot game). A low probability state), a short time state, and a high base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low-accuracy base state”. The low-accuracy base state ends when a special symbol variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is played for the first time, the gaming state after power-on is a normal probability state, a non-time-short state, and a low base state (non-electric support control state). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low probability low base state”. The low probability low base state may be referred to as a “normal game state”. In addition, a state in which a special game is being executed is referred to as a “special game state”. In particular, a state in which a jackpot game is being executed is referred to as a “big hit game state”, and a state in which a small hit game is being executed is referred to as “small hit game”. It will be referred to as “game state”. Furthermore, the state controlled to at least one of the high probability state and the high base state is referred to as a “specific game state”.

  In a high base state such as a high-accuracy high-base state or a low-accuracy high-base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously when the game ball is advanced to the right game area 3B (see FIG. 2) by hitting right. 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 second gate 29 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 making the game ball enter the left game area 3A (see FIG. 2) by left-handed. 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. Each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

  When 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. 17, 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.

  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. 6) are read, and the payout data for paying out the prize balls according to the type of the prize opening is output to the RAM 84. Set to buffer. 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. 11 includes the execution period of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and other periods (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), the starting sensor detection process (S104), the normal operation process (S105), the special operation process (S106), and the specific area sensor detection process (S107) described later are performed. Run. Thereafter, other processing (S108) is executed, and the main timer interrupt processing (S005) is terminated. As other processing (S108), the second special figure reservation indicator 43b is controlled to a display mode indicating the number based on the number of special figure 2 reserved balls described later, or based on the number of special figure 1 reserved balls described later. Then, the first special figure holding display 43a is controlled to display the number. Further, based on the number of general-purpose reserved balls described later, the general-purpose reserved display 44 is controlled to a display mode indicating 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. 16). 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. 18, in the starting port sensor detection process (S104), first, whether or not a game ball has passed through the first gate 28 or the second gate 29, that is, the gate sensor 28a or It is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the second gate sensor 29a (S201). If the game ball has passed through the first gate 28 or the second gate 29 (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 first gate 28 or the second gate 29 (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 at the second start port 21 (NO at S203), the process proceeds to step S209. If a game ball has won at the second start port 21 (YES at S203), the special figure 2 is displayed. 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). Then, if the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has reached four (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S209, 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), jackpot type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS), reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and fluctuation The pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) is acquired (that is, the random value group shown in FIG. 11A is acquired), and the acquired special random number value is stored in the second special figure holding storage unit 85b. 2 It stores in the storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b according to the number of reserved balls.

  Subsequently, a second start winning command specifying process (S207) is performed. In the second start winning command specifying process (S207), the second starting winning command (corresponding to the winning information) is specified according to the numerical range specification shown in the start winning command specifying table of FIG. 15 based on the random value group stored in step S206. (Generate). Specifically, the current special figure 2 reserved ball number is “4”, the current gaming state is a short-time state, the jackpot random number is “1”, the jackpot type random number is “8”, the reach random number is “1”, If the variation pattern random number is “1”, the command “F2H46H” is specified as the second start winning command in accordance with the numerical range specification of the second starting port and the portion in the short time state in the start winning command specifying table of FIG. The command is composed of 2-byte information (a 1-byte upper command (for example, F2H) and a 1-byte lower command (for example, 46H)).

  Each random number in the table shown in FIG. 15 is classified into a random number determination table (a jackpot determination table in FIG. 12A, a jackpot type determination table in FIG. 8, a reach determination table in FIG. 12B), and a table in FIG. This corresponds to the classification in the variation pattern determination table. Therefore, the specified second start winning command includes the success / failure of jackpot, the type of winning (normal V long jackpot, special V long jackpot, V short jackpot, or small jackpot), presence / absence of reach, and SP described later. Information on whether or not to reach is included.

  In the start winning command of this embodiment, the value of the upper digit of the two-digit hexadecimal command is the type of the starting port (whether the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 is won). Is information to specify. Further, the value of the lower digit of the upper command is information for designating a gaming state (whether it is a time-short state or a non-time-short state). Further, the value of the upper digit among the two-digit lower-order commands in hexadecimal is information for designating the number of reserved balls (see the remarks outside the column in FIG. 15). Also, the value of the lower digit of the lower commands is information for designating whether or not to win a jackpot, the type of winning, the presence / absence of reach, and whether to perform SP reach. Note that the rules relating to the generation of the start winning command are an example and can be arbitrarily changed.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the second start winning command specified in step S207 in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S208).

  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 (S209). . If the game ball has not won the first starting port 20 (NO in S209), the process is completed, but if the game ball has won the first starting port 20 (YES in S209), 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) (S210). ). Then, if the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has reached four (YES in S210), the process is terminated. If the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than four (NO in S210), Special figure 1 "1" is added to the number of reserved balls (S211).

  Subsequently, special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S212) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S212), similarly to the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A) and the jackpot type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS) The reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the random value group shown in FIG. 11A is acquired), and the acquired random number values are obtained. It stores in the storage area of the 1st special figure reservation storage part 85a according to the present special figure 1 reservation ball number among 1st special figure reservation storage part 85a.

  Subsequently, a first start winning command specifying process (S213) is performed. In the first start winning command specifying process (S213), the first starting winning command (corresponding to the winning information) is specified according to the numerical range specification shown in the start winning command specifying table of FIG. 15 based on the random value group stored in step S212. (Generate). Specifically, the current special figure 1 number of reserved balls is “4”, the current gaming state is a non-time-short state, the jackpot random number is “1”, the jackpot type random number is “1”, and the reach random number is “1”. If the fluctuation pattern random number is “1”, the command “E1H41H” is specified as the first start winning command in accordance with the numerical determination designation of the first starting port and the portion in the non-time-saving state in the starting winning command specifying table of FIG. To do. The specified first start winning command includes information specifying whether or not to win a jackpot, the type of winning, the presence or absence of reach, and whether or not to perform SP reach described later.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the first start winning command specified in step S213 in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S214), and ends the process.

  [Gate-passing process] As shown in FIG. 19, in the gate-passing process (S202), the number of ordinary 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. 11B) is acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in the current diagram reserved storage unit 86 of the RAM 84 as a current value. Is stored in a storage area corresponding to the number of ordinary symbol reserved balls.

  [Normal Operation Processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs normal operation processing (S105) shown in FIG. 20 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.

  In the normal symbol standby process (S602), if the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is not “0”, the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value) stored in the normal symbol storage unit 86 is read. Thus, whether or not the normal symbol is appropriate is determined based on the normal symbol per table determination table (FIG. 12C) corresponding to the gaming state. Following this determination, the normal symbol variation pattern including the variation time of the normal symbol is selected with reference to the normal symbol variation pattern selection table (FIG. 12D) corresponding to the gaming state. Subsequently, the number of normal symbol reservation balls is decremented by one, and the storage location (storage area) of each general symbol storage in the general symbol storage unit 86 is shifted by one to the side read from the current position. Thereafter, the normal symbol variation display is started with the selected normal symbol variation pattern, and the normal operation status is set to “2”.

  In the normal symbol variation processing (S604), if the variation time of the normal symbol has elapsed, the normal symbol variation display is displayed according to the normal symbol random number judgment result (ordinary winning symbol (long open symbol or short open symbol) The normal operation status is set to “3”.

  In the normal symbol determination process (S606), the normal operation status is reset to “1” if the determination result of the normal symbol random number is not hit, but if the determination result of the normal symbol random number is hit, the game state and the normal hit symbol are returned. The open pattern (see FIG. 14) of the electric chew 22 corresponding to the type (separate long open symbol or short open symbol) is set, and the normal operation status is set to “4”.

  In the ordinary electric accessory processing (S607), the second start port 21 is opened according to the set opening pattern of the electric chew. Then, after the opening operation of the electric chew 22 for the set number of times is completed, the normal operation status is returned to “1”. Thus, in the next main timer interruption process, the normal symbol standby process (S602) is executed again as the normal operation process (FIG. 20).

  In this embodiment, when the long open symbol in the non-time-short state is won, the electric chew 22 is opened based on the long open TBL1 shown in FIG. That is, the electric chew 22 is first opened for a short time of 0.2 seconds, and then the electric chew 22 is opened for 4.0 seconds after an interval time (closing time) of 4.0 seconds. The opening time of the second electric Chu 22 is sufficiently 4.0 seconds. For this reason, in this embodiment, even in the non-time-short state, when a long open symbol is won, it is possible to make a start winning to the extent that the upper limit number of the second special figure hold is reached.

  [Special Operation Process] As shown in FIG. 17, 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. 21, 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 five stages. "Special operation status 1, 2, 3, 4, 5" 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) ), And when the “special operation status” is “4” (NO in S1301, S1303, and S1305, YES in S1307), the special electric accessory processing 1 (S1308) as a jackpot game is performed. When the “special operation status” is “5” (S1301, S1303, S1305, S1307 are all NO), special electric accessory processing 2 (S1309) as a small hit game is performed. The special operation status is “1” by default.

  [Special Symbol Waiting Process] As shown in FIG. 22, in the special symbol waiting process (S1302), first, whether or not the number of reserved balls (that is, the number of reserved figure 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). reference).

  [Special Figure 2 jackpot determination process (Special Figure 1 jackpot determination process)] Special Figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) and Special Figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408) are based on FIG. It explains collectively. As shown in FIG. 23, 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 judgment 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. 12A) is set (S1502). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in 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 (big hit determination) in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 12 (A)). Whether the value is a big hit or not is determined based on “0” to “164”) (S1504). On the other hand, if the state is a high probability state (YES in S1503), is it a big hit based on the table for the high probability state (the jackpot determination value is “0” to “649”) in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 12A)? 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 (S1512). ) Finish the process.

  On the other hand, if the result of the big hit determination (S1504, S1505) is not “big hit”, it is determined whether or not the big hit (S1508, S1510). That is, it is determined whether or not the big hit random number counter value (label-TRND-A) matches any of the small hit determination values “65000” to “65535” (see FIG. 12A). If it is a small hit (YES in S1508 or YES in S1510), the small hit flag is turned ON (S1509, S1511), and special figure stop symbol data (23H) corresponding to the small hit symbol is set (S1512). ) Finish the process. In addition, you may provide the random number which determines whether it is a small hit or not separately from the big hit random number.

  In addition, if it is not big hit (NO in S1504 or NO in S1505), and if it is not small hit (NO in S1508 or NO in S1510), it is “losing”, so special figure stop symbol data corresponding to the missing symbol (01H) Is set (S1512) to finish the process.

  [Special Figure 2 Variation Pattern Selection Process] As shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403), it is first determined whether or not the variation is within 4 variations after the small hit game is executed. (S1601). The determination of whether it is within 4 fluctuations after the execution of the small hit game is made based on this by setting a game state flag indicating such a state at the end of the execution of the small hit game. Good. If the determination result in step S1601 is NO, the process proceeds to step S1603. If YES, the special pattern pattern determination table is referred to, and the variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1 value). Is selected (S1602). In the variation pattern selected with reference to this special variation pattern determination table, the variation time is set to a short time of 3000 ms. This is because, as will be described later, when there is a second special figure hold scheduled for winning a normal V long jackpot at the start of the execution of the small hit game, the big win winning is performed at the end of the small hit game. This is for notification. In this embodiment, the second special figure hold is digested in a short time during the notification of the jackpot winning. The variation pattern selected with reference to the special variation pattern determination table is referred to as a special shortened variation pattern.

  In step S1603, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a short time state (whether or not the short time flag is ON) (S1603). If it is not the time saving state (NO in S1603), that is, if it is not the time saving state, it is subsequently determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1604). If it is ON (YES in S1604), it is further determined whether or not the winning jackpot type is a special V long jackpot based on the set special figure stop symbol data (see FIG. 8) (S1605). . If it is not a special V long jackpot (NO in S1605), the normal V long jackpot is won, so the normal V long jackpot table during the non-time-short state (the non-time-short state of the fluctuation pattern judgment table shown in FIG. The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the long jackpot (S1606). Specifically, the variation pattern P21 is selected.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 13, if the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined. In addition, when reaching reach, it is determined whether the reach becomes normal reach or super reach. Super reach is a reach that has a longer variation time after reach than normal reach. In this embodiment, the super reach is executed through normal reach.

  In step S1605 of FIG. 24, if the special V long jackpot (YES in S1605), the special V long jackpot table in the non-time-short state (the non-time-short state and special V long jackpot of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13) The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1 value) (S1607). Specifically, the variation pattern P22 is selected.

  In step S1604, if the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1604), it is subsequently determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1608). If it is ON (YES in S1608), the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label) will be referred to by referring to the non-time-short state medium / small hit table (the portion corresponding to the non-time-short state and small hit in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13). -A variation pattern is selected based on (TRND-T1 value) (S1609). Specifically, the variation pattern P23 is selected.

  On the other hand, if the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1608), it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is a reach establishment random number value (S1610). As shown in FIG. 12B, the reach establishment random number value is “0” to “13” in the non-short-time state, and “0” to “5” in the time-short state. That is, the time-short state is less likely to reach when lost than the non-time-short state. This is in order to increase the speed of digestion of special figure hold by making more reachless loses with short fluctuation times in the short time state selected.

  When the reach random number counter value is a reach establishment random number value (YES in S1610), 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. 13) 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) (S1611). Specifically, the variation pattern P24 (SP reach loss) or P25 (normal reach loss) is selected.

  When the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1610), that is, when there is no reach loss, the reachless loss table during the non-time-short state (the non-time-short state among 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) (S1612). 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 P26 or P27 is selected.

  If it is determined in step S1603 that the gaming state is the short-time state (YES in S1603), as shown in FIG. 25, the reference variation pattern determination table is the table in the short-time state (the variation pattern shown in FIG. 13). The processing (S1613 to S1621) is performed in the same flow as steps S1604 to S1612 except that the determination table is set to a portion corresponding to the time reduction state. That is, if the normal V long jackpot, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the normal V long jackpot in the time-short state of FIG. 13 (S1615). Specifically, the variation pattern P31 is selected.

  If it is a special V long jackpot, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the special V long jackpot in the time-short state of FIG. 13 (S1616). Specifically, the variation pattern P32 is selected. If it is a small hit, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the small hit in the short time state of FIG. 13 (S1618). Specifically, the variation pattern P33 is selected.

  If it is a loss with reach, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the loss with reach in the short-time state of FIG. 13 (S1620). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P34 (SP reach lose) is selected. If the loss is not reached, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the loss-less reach state in FIG. 13 (S1621). Specifically, the variation pattern P35 or P36 is selected.

  In the variation pattern determination table in the short-time state (the portion corresponding to the short-time state in the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13), the function of the shortening variation according to the number of held balls at the time of loss without reach is the number of held balls “ Works when 2 ”to“ 4 ”. That is, the shortening variation is more easily selected than in the non-time-short state. Further, the variation time as the shortening variation is shorter in the short-time state than in the non-short-time state. In other words, the variation pattern determination table during the time reduction state is a table in which the variation time of the special symbol is shorter than the variation pattern determination table during the non-time reduction state.

  After the variation pattern is selected as described above, the selected variation pattern is set as shown in FIG. 24 (S1622), and this process is terminated. The set variation pattern information is included in the special figure 2 variation start command and sent to the sub-control board 90 by the output process (S101).

  [Special Figure 1 Variation Pattern Selection Process] As shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1409), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a short time state (whether or not the short time flag is ON). Determination is made (S1701). If it is not the time saving state (NO in S1701), that is, if it is not the time saving state, it is subsequently determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1702). If it is ON (YES in S1702), it is further determined whether or not the winning jackpot type is V long jackpot based on the set special figure stop symbol data (S1703). If it is V long jackpot (YES in S1703), refer to the V long jackpot table in 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. 13), A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1 value) (S1704). Specifically, the variation pattern P1 is selected.

  In step S1703 of FIG. 26, if the V long jackpot is not found (NO in S1703), the V short jackpot is won, so the V short jackpot table during the non-time-short state (non-time-short among the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13). 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 (S1705). Specifically, the variation pattern P2 is selected.

  In step S1702, if the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1702), it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is a reach random number value (S1706). When the reach random number counter value is a reach establishment random number value (YES in S1706), 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. 13) 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) (S1707). Specifically, the variation pattern P3 (SP reach loss) or P4 (normal reach loss) is selected.

  When the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1706), that is, when there is no reach loss, the reachless loss table during the non-time-short state (the non-time-short state among the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to a portion corresponding to a loss without reach) (S1708). Specifically, P5 or P6 is selected.

  If it is determined in step S1701 that the gaming state is the short-time state (YES in S1701), as shown in FIG. 27, the reference variation pattern determination table is the table in the short-time state (the variation pattern shown in FIG. 13). The processing (S1709 to S1715) is performed in the same flow as steps S1702 to S1708 except that the determination table is set to a portion corresponding to the short time state. That is, if the V long jackpot, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the V long jackpot in the time-short state of FIG. 13 (S1711). Specifically, the variation pattern P11 is selected.

  If it is a V-short jackpot, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the V-short jackpot in the time-short state of FIG. 13 (S1712). Specifically, the variation pattern P12 is selected. If it is a loss with reach, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the loss with reach in the short-time state of FIG. 13 (S1714). Specifically, the variation pattern P13 (SP reach lose) is selected. If the loss is not reached, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the loss-less reach state in FIG. 13 (S1715). Specifically, the variation pattern P14 or P15 is selected.

  After the variation pattern is selected as described above, the selected variation pattern is set as shown in FIG. 26 (S1716), and this process is terminated. The set variation pattern information is included in the special figure 1 variation start command and sent to the sub-control board 90 by the output process (S101).

  [Special Symbol Fluctuation Processing] As shown in FIG. 28, in the special symbol variation processing (S1304), first, the special symbol variation time (variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, FIG. 13). It is determined whether or not (see) has elapsed (S1801). If it has not elapsed (NO in S1801), 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 S1801), the variation stop command is set (S1802), and the special operation status is set to “3” (S1803). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the special symbol variation display with the symbol (big hit symbol, small bonus symbol or lose symbol) according to the set special symbol stop symbol data (S1804), Finish the process.

  [Special Symbol Confirmation Process] As shown in FIG. 29, in the special symbol confirmation process (S1306), first, a game state management process (S1901) described later is performed. Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1902). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1902), an opening pattern (see FIGS. 8 and 9 for details) corresponding to the type of the jackpot that has been won is set (S1903). 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 game control microcomputer 81 performs a game state reset process, which will be described later, following step S1903 (S1904). Thereafter, in order to start the jackpot game, a jackpot opening command is set (S1905), the opening of the jackpot game is started (S1906), and the special operation status is set to “4” (S1907).

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not ON in step S1902 (NO in S1902), it is subsequently determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1908). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1908), an open pattern for small hit (see FIG. 9 for details) is set (S1910). At this time, the value of the small-hit opening counter for counting the number of times that the big winning opening during the small-hit game is opened is set to a value (“1” in this embodiment) corresponding to the number of times opened in the small-hit game.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a small hit opening command to start a small hit game (S1911), starts a small hit game opening (S1912), and sets the special operation status to “5”. Set (S1913).

  If the small hit flag is not ON in step S1908 (NO in S1908), neither the big hit game nor the small hit game is started, so the special operation status is set to “1” (S1914), and this process ends.

  [Game State Management Process] As shown in FIG. 30, in the game state management process (S1901), 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 “160” 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 this pachinko machine 1, the value of the hour / hour counter is set to “100” in the low accuracy / high base state at the time of shifting to the time reduction state, and the value of the hour / hour counter is “160” in the high accuracy / high base state. To be set. 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. 31, in the game state reset process (S1904), 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). In other words, during the execution of the jackpot game, the non-high probability state and the non-short-time 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 Charging Object Processing 1 (Big Bonus Game)] As shown in FIG. 32, in the special electric character processing 1 (S1308), it is first determined whether or not the big winning 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 (normal V long jackpot or special V long jackpot) (S2204). If not the V long jackpot, the process proceeds to step S2207. If the V long jackpot is reached, it is determined whether it is the timing to start the 14th round or the 16th round to open the second big prize opening 35, that is, the round counter. Whether the value of “3” is “3” or “1” is determined (S2205). If it is not the timing to start the 14th round or the 16th round (NO in S2205), the process directly proceeds to step S2207. On the other hand, if the timing is to start the 14th round or the 16th round (YES in S2205), the V valid period setting process (S2206) is performed.

  In the V validity period setting process (S2206), the specific area sensor 39a is used for several seconds during the opening of the second big prize opening 35 and after the second big prize opening 35 is closed in the fourteenth and sixteenth rounds of the V long jackpot. Is set to a V valid period for determining that the detection of the game ball is valid. 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 (see the gaming state setting process (FIG. 33) described later). 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. 8 and 9) corresponding 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), the opening / closing member 37 is opened so that the game balls won in the second big winning opening 35 can pass through the specific area 39 with a margin in the 14th and 16th rounds. Is done. 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 14th and 16th rounds. . 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 including information on the number of rounds is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. In this embodiment, the special winning opening is opened twice in the 1R of the special V long jackpot.

  In step S2202 of the special electric goods processing 1 (FIG. 32), if the grand prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) is being opened (YES in S2202), the big prize opening is closed. It is determined whether or not the condition is satisfied (S2209). 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. 9) 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). Then, it is determined whether or not one round game is ended by closing the step S2210 (S2211). If not finished (NO in S2211), the processing is finished as it is to start the next release. When the process ends (YES in S2211), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2212), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is “0” (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).

  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. 21). Thereafter, a game state setting process (S2221) described later is performed, and this process is terminated.

  [Game State Setting Process] As shown in FIG. 33, in the game state setting process (S2221), it is first determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S2301). If the V flag is not ON (NO in S2301), the hour / hour flag is turned ON (S2302), “100” is set in the hour / hour counter (S2303), and the process proceeds to step S2309. As a result, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes a non-high probability state, a short time state, and a high base state (that is, a low probability high base state). This low-accuracy base state ends when either of the special symbol variable display is performed 100 times or the next jackpot is won.

  On the other hand, if the V flag is ON in step S2301, the probability variation flag is turned on (S2304), and “160” is set in the probability variation counter (S2305). Thereafter, the V flag is turned OFF (S2306). Subsequently, the time reduction flag is turned ON (S2307), “160” is set in the time reduction counter (S2308), and the process proceeds to step S2309. As a result, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes a high probability state, a short time state, and a high base state (that is, a highly accurate high base state). This high-accuracy base state ends when the special symbol variable display is performed 160 times or the next jackpot is won.

  In step S2309, the gaming control microcomputer 81 sets a gaming state designation command including information on the gaming state that has been set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. Then, the game state setting process ends.

  [Special Electric Charging Object Processing 2 (Small Hit Game)] As shown in FIG. 34, in the special electric character processing 2 (S1309), it is first determined whether or not the small hitting end flag is ON (S2501). The small hitting end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the first big winning device 31 has ended in the small hitting game.

  If the small winning end flag is not ON (NO in S2501), it is determined whether or not the first big winning opening 30 is being opened (that is, whether or not the first big winning device 31 is being opened) (S2502). If it is not open (NO in S2502), whether or not it has reached the time to open the first grand prize opening 30, that is, whether or not the opening time of the small hit has passed and the time to start the first opening has been reached Is determined (S2503).

  If the decision result in the step S2503 is NO, the process is finished as it is. On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S2503 is YES, the first big prize opening 30 is opened according to the small hit release pattern (see FIG. 9) (S2504-1), and a round designation command is set (S2504-2). To be precise, the name of the command for notifying the sub-control board 90 of the opening of the first big winning opening 30 in the small hit game is not called a round while the big winning opening in the small hit game is open. The same name will be used to match the “round designation command” transmitted in the jackpot game.

  If the first big prize opening 30 is being opened in step S2502 (YES in S2502), whether or not the number of prizes received in the first big prize opening 30 has reached the prescribed maximum number (8 in this embodiment). Is determined (S2505). If the specified number of winnings has not been reached (NO in S2505), whether or not it is time to close the first big winning opening 30 (that is, a predetermined opening time (see FIG. 9) has elapsed since the opening of the big winning opening). (S2506). If the opening time of the first big prize opening 30 has not elapsed (NO in S2506), the process ends.

  On the other hand, when the specified number of winnings has been reached (YES in S2505) or when the opening time of the first big winning opening 30 has passed (YES in S2506), the first big winning opening 30 is closed. (Shut down) (S2507). Then, the value of the small hit release counter is decremented by 1 (S2508), and it is determined whether or not the value of the small hit release counter is “0” (S2509).

  If it is not “0” in step S2509 (NO in S2509), the process ends. If it is “0” (YES in S2509), a small hitting ending command is issued as a small hitting end process for ending the small hitting game. At the same time as setting (S2510), the small hitting ending is started (S2511). Then, the small hit end flag is set and the process is terminated (S2512). The small hit opening counter becomes “0” when the big winning opening is opened once.

  If the small hit end flag is ON in step S2501 (YES in S2501), since the small hit end has ended, it is determined whether or not the small hit end time has passed (S2513), and the ending If the time has not elapsed (NO in S2513), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2513), the small hit end flag is turned OFF (S2514), the small hit flag is turned OFF (S2515), and the special operation status is set to “1”. The process ends (S2516). Thus, in the next main timer interruption process, the special symbol standby process (S1302) is executed again as the special operation process (FIG. 21).

  Note that the probability variation flag and the hourly flag are not switched from ON to OFF at the start of the small hit game. Also, at the end of the small hit game, the game state setting process (S2221, FIG. 33) is not performed. That is, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, the gaming state is not changed before and after the execution of the small hit game.

  [Specific Area Sensor Detection Process] As shown in FIG. 17, 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 (S2701). 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. 3A). If there is no detection in step S2701 (NO in S2701), the process ends. If there is detection (YES in S2701), it is determined whether or not the V valid period is in effect (S2702). The V effective period is a period set in the V effective period setting process (S2206) in the special electric accessory process 1 (FIG. 32) described above. The V effective period is set as a period during the 14th and 16th rounds of the V long jackpot.

  If it is determined in step S2702 that the V valid period is in effect (YES in S2702), the V flag is turned on (S2703), a V passing command is set (S2704), and this process ends. The V passing command is a command for causing the sub-control board 90 to notify V passing.

6). Operation of effect control microcomputer 91 [Sub-control main processing] 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 in 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 effect determining random numbers include a random effect pattern determining random number for determining a variable effect pattern, a notice effect determining random number for determining various notification effects, and the like. 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.

  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 image control board 100 that has received the command uses the image display device 7 in accordance with the command to execute various effects (effect design variation effect, jackpot effect (opening effect, round effect, ending effect), etc.) associated with the jackpot game. . The sub control board 90 outputs sound from the speaker 67 via the sound control board 106 or the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp via the lamp control board 107 as various effects are executed by the image control board 100. 66 is caused to emit light, or the movable panel 15 is driven. 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. 37, 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 effect control microcomputer 91. 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. 38, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, an input process (S4201) is performed. In the input process (S4201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on the detection signal from the effect button detection switch 63a.

  Subsequently, lamp data output processing (S4202) is performed. In the lamp data output process (S4202), the lamp data created in the lamp process (S4305) and other processes in the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later is controlled in order to cause the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 to emit light at a timing suitable for the production. Output to the substrate 107. That is, the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 are made to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the lamp data.

  Next, drive control processing (S4203) is performed. In the drive control process (S4203), drive data (data for driving the movable board 15) is created or output so as to drive the movable board 15 at a timing that matches the performance. That is, the panel movable body 15 is driven in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data. Further, the pseudo distribution member 76 is operated in accordance with the setting for opening the movable piece in step S6005 described later.

  Then, the watchdog timer process (S4204) for setting the reset of the watchdog timer is performed, and this process is finished.

  [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. 39, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, a received command analysis process (S4301, FIG. 40) described later and a movable piece control process (S4302, FIG. 47) are sequentially performed. 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 (S4303). Subsequently, switch processing (S4304) for setting the display content of the display screen 7a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition processing is performed.

  Thereafter, a ramp process (S4305) is performed. In the lamp processing (S4305), the creation of lamp data (data for controlling the light emission of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) and the time management of the light emission effect are performed. Subsequently, voice control processing (S4306) is performed. In the sound control process (S4306), sound data (data for controlling sound output from the speaker 67) is created, output to the sound control board 106, time management of sound effects, and the like. Thereby, the sound suitable for the effect to be executed is output from the speaker 67.

  Then, other processing such as updating the effect determination random number is executed (S4307), and this processing ends.

  [Reception Command Analysis Processing] As shown in FIG. 40, in the reception command analysis processing (S4301), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 starts the start prize command (first start prize command or second start prize command) from the main control board 80. ) Is received (S4401), and if received, pre-reading effect determination processing (S4402) described later is performed.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a variation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4403), and if received, performs a variation effect start process (S4404) described later.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a change stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4405), and if received, performs a change effect end process (S4406). In the variation effect end process (S4406), the variation stop command is analyzed, and the variation effect end command for ending the variation effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 based on the analysis result.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4407), and if received, performs an opening effect selection process (S4408) described later.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a round designation command is received from the main control board 80 (S4409), and if received, performs a round effect selection process (S4410) described later.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4411), and if received, performs an ending effect selection process (S4412). In the ending effect selection process (S4412), the ending command is analyzed, and the ending effect pattern (contents) to be executed during the jackpot game ending is selected based on the analysis result. Then, an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a V pass command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4413), and if received, performs a V pass notification effect start process (S4414). In the V pass notification effect start process (S4414), 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 passing notification effect is an effect for notifying the player that there has been a V passing (passing to the specific area 39). This form is an effect of displaying a predetermined V passage notification image (for example, a character image indicating a character “V”) on the display screen 7a. The display of the character image of “V” as the V passage notification effect is performed as a notification of transition to the high probability state in this pachinko gaming machine 1 that performs control to the high probability state based on the passage to the specific area 39. It also has meaning. Note that the V passing notification effect may be in other forms such as outputting a special sound effect from the speaker 67.

  Subsequently, as another process (S4415), a process based on a received command other than the above command (for example, a gaming state status value indicating the current gaming state is set based on a gaming state designation command in order to grasp the gaming state) And the received command analysis process is completed.

  [Prefetch Effect Determination Processing] As shown in FIG. 41, in the prefetch effect determination processing (S4402), the effect control microcomputer 91 first receives the start winning command stored in the reception buffer of the RAM 94 and the winning information storage section of the RAM 94. (S4601). The winning information storage unit includes a first winning information storage unit and a second winning information storage unit. Specifically, in step S4601, if the type of the start opening command related to the start winning command is confirmed and the first start winning command is generated based on the winning to the first starting opening 20, the first start winning command is received. Is stored in the first winning information storage section of the RAM 94. If the second start winning command is generated based on the winning at the second starting port 21, the second start winning command is stored in the second winning information storage unit of the RAM 94. The start winning command is stored in the storage area with the smallest number in which the command is not stored among the first to fourth storage areas in each winning information storage unit. As a result, the start winning commands are stored in the order corresponding to the storage order of the special figure hold. In addition, when the special figure is suspended, the start winning command is shifted to the storage area in the oldest storage order.

  Subsequently, based on the start winning command stored in step S4601, the production control microcomputer 91 uses the special V long jackpot as the numerical information related to the start winning command (information on various random values used to identify the start winning command). Or it is determined whether it is the specific numerical information determined to be a small hit (S4602). Special V long jackpots and jackpots correspond to specific hits.

  As described above, the start winning command includes the information shown in the command analysis content column of the table of FIG. Therefore, if the start winning command is analyzed, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the numerical information related to the start winning command is specific numerical information determined to be a specific hit, and is determined to be a normal V long jackpot. Whether it is special numerical information. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, the start winning command indicates that a special V long jackpot is determined if the lower digit of the lower command is “6”, and a small hit if it is “7”. “1” indicates that it is normally determined as a V long jackpot. Therefore, here, it is determined whether or not a specific hit is made based on the lower digits of the lower command of the start winning command.

  If the determination result of step S4602 is NO, this process ends. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES, an announcement flag indicating that announcement announcement to be described later is performed is set to ON, and this processing is terminated (S4603).

  [Variation Effect Start Process] As shown in FIG. 42, in the change effect start process (S4404), the effect control microcomputer 91 first sets the V chance flag indicating the execution status of the V chance effect when the small hit game starts. It is determined whether or not the value is “3” indicating that a V-chance effect is performed in a case where there is a pending run (S5001). Here, in this embodiment, the V chance effect is performed with the execution of the small hit game and the special big hit game. The V chance effect is an effect of notifying that a game should be aimed at the pseudo specific area (pseudo V area) 34. Specifically, this is an effect of displaying an effect image as shown in FIG. 51 (b) on the display screen 7a. The effect image shown in FIG. 51B includes a character image of “Aim for VCHANCE!” And a game explanation image showing a game ball passing through the pseudo specific area 34. “VCHANCE” is the name of the pseudo specific area 34. That is, the effect image shown in FIG. 51 (b) is an image for informing that the game ball should be aimed at the pseudo specific area 34.

  As shown in the table of FIG. 42, the V chance flag takes values from “0” to “4”. If the V chance flag is “0”, it indicates that the V chance effect is not performed. If the V chance flag is “1”, it indicates that the special V long jackpot is won and the V chance effect is performed. If the V chance flag is “2”, it indicates that the V chance effect is performed in the case where there is no pending run at the start of the small hit game. If the V chance flag is “3”, it indicates that the V chance effect is performed in the case where there is a pending run at the start of execution of the small hit game. If the V chance flag is “4”, it indicates that the V chance effect has ended.

  If NO in step S5001, it is subsequently determined whether or not the announcement flag is ON (S5002). If the announcement flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S5004. If the announcement flag is ON, the setting for executing the announcement notice is performed (S5003). Announcement notice refers to the oldest reserved memory stored before the specific reserved memory, if there is a reserved memory (referred to as a specific reserved memory) that is won for a specific game where a special jackpot game or a small game is played. It is a notice effect that continuously displays a predetermined announcement image from the special symbol variation based on the special symbol variation based on the specific reserved memory. For example, if a specific reserved memory is generated as the third special figure hold, the second special figure change from the second special figure hold to the third special figure change of the second special figure hold. A predetermined announcement image continues to be displayed.

  Specifically, the announcement notice is an effect of displaying an effect image (an example of the announcement image) as shown in FIG. 50 on the display screen 7a. In other words, this is an effect of displaying an effect image including a character image such as “V Chance” or “Attention to the lower right!” And a game explanation image showing a game ball passing through the pseudo specific area 34 on the display screen 7a. . In this embodiment, the player's attention is directed to the pseudo specific region 34 (guidance of the player's consciousness) by displaying such effect images. In other words, the game description that shows the area that the player is aiming for from now on and the game ball passing through the pseudo specific area 34 by the character image of “attention to the lower right!” And the image of the pseudo specific area 34. The game description of the V chance that will be performed from now on is performed by the image. Note that such display of the effect image corresponds to specific notification display.

  Note that the specific notification display may not be an effect continuously performed from the special symbol variation based on the oldest reserved memory stored before the specific reserved memory to the special symbol variation based on the specific reserved memory. For example, it may be an effect that is performed only once between a special symbol variation based on the reserved memory stored before the specific reserved memory and a special symbol variation based on the specific reserved memory. That is, the specific notification display is continuously performed over a plurality of special symbol variations as in this embodiment if the player can be made aware of the pseudo specific area 34 before starting the execution of the small hit game or the special big hit game. Not necessarily. Further, the effect image displayed on the display screen 7a as the specific notice display may not be the effect image shown in FIG. 50 as long as it is an effect image that can cause the player's attention to the pseudo specific area 34, and may be changed as appropriate. Is possible.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs lottery for the notice effect other than the announcement notice (S5004). Other notice effects include a so-called step-up notice effect and a chance-up notice effect. In the lottery of the notice effect, a notice effect to be executed is determined by obtaining a random number for determining the notice effect and determining this based on a predetermined notice effect determination table. Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a notice command for performing the notice effect set in steps S5003 and S5004 in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5005).

  Then, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects a variation effect pattern of the decoration symbol variation effect based on the variation start command, and outputs a variation effect start command for performing the decoration symbol variation effect with the selected variation effect pattern to the output buffer of the RAM 94. Set to (S5006). Specifically, the random effect pattern determination random number is acquired, and this is determined based on the variable effect pattern determination table specified based on the analysis result of the change start command.

  Here, in this embodiment, as a variation effect when the special V long big win or the small win is won, as shown in FIG. 51 (a), the special symbol X is stopped and displayed as the middle decorative symbol among the three decorative symbols. Fluctuation production is executed. This notifies the player that the game of V chance is started.

  The change start command includes information on the change pattern set in the change pattern selection process (FIGS. 24 and 26). The information on the variation pattern includes information on whether it is the variation start of FIG. 1 or the variation start of FIG. 2, gaming state information designating the current gaming state, and jackpot determination of FIG. 1 or FIG. Symbol information and the like for designating symbols as processing determination results are included (see FIG. 13). 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.

  On the other hand, if YES in step S5001, since the special symbol change after a small hit game with a reserved run is started, an effect start command for performing a continuous standby effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5007). ). The continuous standby effect is an image displayed as a later-described movable piece successful effect (image “V” in FIG. 52E) or an image displayed as a later-described movable piece revival effect (image of the main character in FIG. 52D). ) Is a command for continuously displaying on the display screen 7a. During the continuous standby effect, the special symbol variation whose variation pattern is determined based on the above-described special variation pattern determination table (see step S1602) is sequentially executed. In other words, the second special figure hold is consumed in a short fluctuation time until the big hit game as the hold run is started.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects a variation effect pattern of the decorative symbol variation effect based on the variation start command, and sends a variation effect start command for performing the decoration symbol variation effect with the selected variation effect pattern in the RAM 94. Set to the output buffer (S5008). The decorative symbol variation effect during the continuous standby effect is displayed small in the right corner of the display screen 7a. As a result of the game of V chances, the big hit game is achieved without making the player conscious of the second special figure hold between the big hit game and the big hit game by the processing of the above steps S5007 and S5008. It is possible to give the impression that it has started.

  [Opening Effect Selection Process] As shown in FIG. 43, in the opening effect selection process (S4408), the effect control microcomputer 91 first sets a value “0” indicating no effect to the V chance flag (see the table in FIG. 42). Set (S5101). Next, a value “0” indicating that the pseudo sorting member 76 is not operating is set in the movable piece operation flag indicating the operating status of the pseudo sorting member 76 (S5102). In the present specification, the “movable piece” refers to the “pseudo distribution member 76”. As shown in the table of FIG. 43, the movable piece operation flag takes a value from “0” to “2”. If the movable piece operation flag is “0”, it indicates that the pseudo distribution member 76 is not in operation. If the movable piece operation flag is “1”, it indicates that the operation of the pseudo sorting member 76 is started. If the movable piece operation flag is “2”, it indicates that the pseudo distribution member 76 is in operation.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 clears the movable piece operation timer for managing the success / failure determination timing of the pseudo specific area 34 to zero (S5103) and manages the effect execution time of a series of effects including the V chance effect. The V chance production timer is cleared to zero (S5104).

  Next, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the special game being executed is based on winning in the high probability state or the short time state (S5105). The information regarding the gaming state may be acquired by referring to the gaming state information obtained by receiving the variation start command, may be acquired by referring to the gaming state status, or included in the opening command. You may do it.

  If NO in step S5105, the process shown in steps S5106 to S5122 described below is performed. That is, if it is determined that the winning winning is “V short jackpot” based on the opening command (YES in S5106), the effect data of the 1st battle effect in which the hero character is defeated by the enemy character is stored in the predetermined RAM 94 It is set in the storage area (S5107). Then, a first normal opening effect start command for performing a normal opening effect (first normal opening effect) as a first hit is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5108).

  Also, if it is determined that the winning winning is “normal V long jackpot” based on the opening command (YES in S5109), the effect data of the 1st battle effect in which the main character wins the enemy character is stored in the RAM 94 as predetermined. (S5110). Then, the initial normal opening effect start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5111).

  Also, if it is determined that the winning hit is “special V long jackpot” based on the opening command (YES in S5112), the effect data of the V chance effect at the time of winning the special V long jackpot is stored in a predetermined amount of RAM 94. It is set in the storage area (S5113). Then, a V chance effect start command for starting the V chance effect (see FIG. 51B) is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5114). Thereafter, a value “1” (see the table of FIG. 42) indicating that the special V long jackpot is won and the V chance effect is performed is set in the V chance flag (S5115).

  If it is not a special V long jackpot in step S5112 (NO in S5112), the winning win is “small jackpot”. In this case, it is determined whether or not there is a special figure hold scheduled to win the “ordinary V long jackpot” in the second special figure hold (S5116). That is, it is determined whether or not there is a hold series (here, there is a special figure hold that is won in the normal V long jackpot in the special figure hold in the small hit game). This determination is made based on the second start winning command stored in the second winning information storage unit of the RAM 94. As described above, by analyzing the start winning command, it is possible to determine whether or not the numerical information related to the starting winning command is special numerical information that is normally determined to be a V long jackpot (see FIG. 15).

  If “NO” in the step S5116, that is, if there is no holding run, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the effect data of the V chance effect at the time of winning the small hit with no holding sequence in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94 (S5117). ). Then, a V chance effect start command for starting the V chance effect (see FIG. 51B) is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5118). Thereafter, a value “2” (see the table of FIG. 42) indicating that the V chance effect is to be performed in the case where there is no pending run at the start of the small hit game is set in the V chance flag (S5119).

  On the other hand, if YES in step S5116, that is, if there is a pending run, the production control microcomputer 91 stores the production data of the V chance production at the time of winning the small hit with the pending run in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94. Set (S5120). Then, a V chance effect start command for starting the V chance effect (see FIG. 51B) is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5121). Thereafter, a value “3” (see the table of FIG. 42) indicating that the V chance effect is to be performed in the case where there is a pending run at the start of the small hit game is set in the V chance flag (S5122).

  If YES in step S5105 of the opening effect selection process, the processes shown in steps S5130 to S5146 shown in FIG. 44 are performed. That is, if it is determined based on the opening command that the winning win is “V short jackpot” (YES in S5130) or “Normal V long jackpot” (YES in S5133), The effect data of the music effect (the effect that the player can select the music to be played during the special game) is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94 (S5131 or S5134). Then, a continuous normal opening effect start command for performing a normal opening effect (continuous normal opening effect) that is not the first hit is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5132 or S5135).

  Also, if it is determined that the winning win is neither “V short jackpot” nor “normal V long jackpot” based on the opening command (NO in S5130 and NO in S5133), the steps shown in FIG. Processing similar to S5112 to S5122 (S5136 to S5146) is performed. Description of steps S5136 to S5146 is omitted.

  [Round effect selection process] As shown in FIG. 45, in the round effect selection process (S4410), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the special game being executed is based on winning in the high probability state or the short time state. Is determined (S5201). The information regarding the gaming state may be acquired by referring to the gaming state information obtained by receiving the change start command, may be acquired by referring to the gaming state status, or included in the round command. You may do it.

  If NO in step S5201, the processing shown in steps S5202 to S5206 described below is performed. In other words, if it is determined that the winning win is “V short jackpot” based on the round designation command (YES in S5202), an effect start command for performing a 1st battle effect in which the hero character is defeated by an enemy character. Are set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5203).

  Also, if it is determined that the winning win is “ordinary V long jackpot” based on the round designation command (YES in S5204), the production starts for the 1st battle production in which the main character wins the enemy character. The command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5205).

  Also, if it is determined that the winning win is neither “V short jackpot” nor “normal V long jackpot” based on the round designation command (NO in S5202 and NO in S5204), “Special V long jackpot” Alternatively, since “winning” is won, a V chance setting process (S5206) described later is performed.

  On the other hand, if YES in step S5201, the processing shown in steps S5207 to S5211 described below is performed. That is, when it is determined that the winning win is “V short jackpot” based on the round designation command (YES in S5207) or “Normal V long jackpot” (YES in S5209), An effect start command for performing a predetermined music effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5208 or S5210).

  Also, if it is determined that the winning win is neither “V short jackpot” nor “normal V long jackpot” based on the opening command (NO in S5207 and NO in S5209), Since the “small hit” is won, the V chance setting process (S5211) described later is performed.

  [V Chance Setting Process] As shown in FIG. 46, in the V chance setting process (S5206 and S5211), the effect control microcomputer 91 first sets the value of the V chance flag to a value “4” indicating that the V chance effect has ended. (See the table of FIG. 42). If the determination result is YES, since it is the 2Rth or later in the special jackpot game, an effect start command for performing a predetermined music effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5302).

  On the other hand, if the value of the V chance flag is not “4” (NO in S5301), processing in steps S5303 to S5309 described below is performed. That is, when the value of the V chance flag is “1” indicating that the special V long jackpot is won and the V chance effect is performed (YES in S5303), or when the execution of the small hit game is started, When the value is “3” indicating that the V chance effect is performed in a certain case (YES in S5307), the movable piece pattern 1 (corresponding to the first operation pattern) is set as the operation pattern of the pseudo distribution member 76. (S5304), the process proceeds to step S5308.

  The movable piece pattern 1 is an operation pattern shown in the pseudo sorting member operation TBL1 in FIG. As a specific operation mode of the pseudo allocating member 76, the first state is first set to the second state (see FIG. 4 (B)) that prevents passage to the pseudo specific area 34 for 200 ms from the start of opening of the first big prize opening 30. Then, it is controlled to a first state (see FIG. 4A) that allows passage to the pseudo specific area 34 for 200 ms. Thereafter, it is controlled to the second state for 600 ms, and then controlled to the first state for 1600 ms. Thereafter, the control continues to the second state.

  The relationship with the opening timing of the first big prize opening 30 is as shown in FIGS. 52 (a) and 52 (b) and FIGS. 53 (a) and 53 (b). FIG. 52 shows the timing in the small jackpot game, and FIG. 53 shows the timing in the special jackpot game. In FIG. 52 (b), the two-dot chain line shows the operation pattern (movable piece pattern 1) of the pseudo-distributing member 76 in the small hit game with the holding sequence. As shown in FIGS. 52 and 53, the game ball rarely passes through the pseudo specific area 34 during the first control of the pseudo sorting member 76 to the first state for 200 ms. This is because it takes about 1 second to reach the pseudo specific area 34 even if the game ball has won the first big prize opening 30 at the same time as the opening of the first big prize opening 30. If the game ball passes through the pseudo specific area 34, the pseudo distribution member 76 is being controlled to the first state for the second time of 1600 ms.

  Returning to FIG. 46, if the value of the V chance flag is “2” indicating that the V chance effect is performed in the case where there is no pending run at the start of the small hit game (YES in S5305), The movable piece pattern 2 (corresponding to the second operation pattern) is set as the operation pattern of the minute member 76 (S5306), and the process proceeds to step S5308. The movable piece pattern 2 is an operation pattern shown in the pseudo sorting member operation TBL2 of FIG. As a specific operation mode of the pseudo distribution member 76, the first state is controlled to the second state (see FIG. 4B) for 200 ms from the start of opening of the first big prize opening 30, and then the first state for 200 ms. (See FIG. 4A). Thereafter, the control continues to the second state. The difference from the movable piece pattern 1 is that there is no control to the first state over 1600 ms.

  The relationship with the opening timing of the first big prize opening 30 is as shown in FIGS. 52 (a) and 52 (b). In FIG. 52 (b), the solid line shows the operation pattern (movable piece pattern 2) of the pseudo-distributing member 76 in the small hit game without a holding sequence. As shown in FIG. 52, the game ball rarely passes through the pseudo specific area 34 during the control to the first state for 200 ms in the movable piece pattern 2. This is because, as described above, it takes about 1 second to reach the pseudo specific area 34 even for a game ball that has won the first grand prize opening 30 at the same time as the opening of the first big prize opening 30 is started.

  In addition, the movable piece pattern 1 is an operation pattern of the pseudo distribution member 76 that can pass through the pseudo specific area 34, and the operation pattern of the pseudo distribution member 76 that is difficult or difficult for the movable piece pattern 2 to pass through the pseudo specific area 34. If so, for example, the operation timing of the pseudo-distributing member 76 may be changed as appropriate, for example, the control to the second state over the first 200 ms in both movable piece patterns is eliminated.

  Returning to FIG. 46, in step S5308, a value “1” (see the table of FIG. 43) indicating that the operation of the pseudo sorting member 76 is started is set in the movable piece operation flag (S5308). Then, the value of the V chance effect timer is set (S5309), and this process is finished. Specifically, 7100 ms, which is the total time of the opening time (1600 ms) and the ending time (5500 ms, see FIG. 52) of the first big winning opening 30 in the small hit game, is set in the V chance effect timer.

  [Moving piece control process] As shown in FIG. 47, in the moving piece control process (S4302), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not the V chance effect timer is "0" (S6001). If “0” (YES in S6001), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is not “0” (NO in S6001), the V chance effect timer is subtracted (S6002), and the value of the movable piece operation flag is “0” indicating that the pseudo distribution member 76 is not in operation. It is determined whether or not (see the table of FIG. 43) (S6003). If the V chance effect timer is not “0”, the special big hit game is being executed or the small hit game is being executed.

  If the movable piece operation flag is not “0” in step S6003 (NO in S6003), then the movable piece operation flag has a value “1” (in FIG. 43) indicating that the pseudo sorting member 76 starts to operate. It is determined whether or not (see table) (S6004). If this determination result is YES, an opening setting for operating the pseudo-distributing member 76 with the movable piece pattern (movable piece pattern 1 or movable piece pattern 2) set in step S5304 or S5306 described above is performed (S6005). ). The operation of the pseudo distribution member 76 according to the release setting in step S6005 is performed in the drive control process (S4203) of the 1 ms timer interrupt process (FIG. 38) described above. Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 91 sets the value of the movable piece operation timer (S6006). Specifically, the time from the start of opening the first big prize opening 30 in the special jackpot game or the small hit game to the success or failure of the passage to the pseudo specific area 34 is determined to be 3100 ms (1600 ms + 1500 ms (see FIGS. 52 and 53)) Is set in the movable piece operation timer.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a value “2” (see the table of FIG. 43) indicating that the pseudo distribution member 76 is operating in the movable piece operation flag (S6007). Then, the pseudo V area winning flag for indicating that the game ball has passed to the pseudo specific area 34 is cleared (S6008), and this process is finished.

  When “2” is set to the movable piece operation flag in step S6007 described above, the determination result in step S6004 in the movable piece control process (FIG. 47) in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (FIG. 39) is NO, and the following step S6009 The determination result is YES. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the value of the movable piece operation timer is “0” (S6010). If it is not “0” (NO in S6010), a later-described movable piece operation process (S6011) is performed, and if “0” (YES in S6010), a movable piece stop process (S6012) described later is performed. If the value of the movable piece operation timer is “0”, the first state of the pseudo distribution member 76 (FIG. 4) regardless of whether the movable piece pattern 1 is set or the movable piece pattern 2 is set. The control to (A) is completed (see FIGS. 52 and 53). Of course, the first grand prize opening 30 is also closed.

  If the movable piece operation flag is a value “0” (see the table of FIG. 43) indicating that the pseudo-distribution member 76 is not operating in step S6003 of the movable piece control process (FIG. 47) (see step S6003). YES), the announcement flag is cleared (S6013). Then, it is determined whether or not the V chance flag is a value “1” (see the table of FIG. 42) indicating that the special V long jackpot is won and the V chance effect is performed (S6014). If this determination result is NO, the present process is finished as it is. If this determination result is YES, a value “4” (see the table of FIG. 42) indicating that the V chance effect has ended is displayed in the V chance flag. After setting (S6015), this process is finished.

  If the value of the V chance flag is set to “4” in step S6015, YES is set in step S5301 of the above-described V chance setting process (FIG. 46), and an effect start command for performing a music effect is set. (S5301). That is, the music effect is executed after the second round of the special jackpot game.

  [Moveable piece operation process] As shown in FIG. 48, in the movable piece operation process (S6011), the production control microcomputer 91 first subtracts the movable piece operation timer (S6101), and the pseudo V region winning flag is set. It is determined whether or not it is ON (S6102). If the pseudo V region winning flag is ON (YES in S6102), the movable piece success process or the movable piece failure process, which will be described later, has already been executed, and this process ends. On the other hand, if the pseudo V area winning flag is not ON (NO in S6102), subsequently, it is determined whether or not a game ball has passed to the pseudo specific area 34 based on the detection signal of the pseudo specific area sensor 34a. (S6103). If there is no passage to the pseudo specific area 34 (NO in S6103), the process ends. On the other hand, if there is a passage to the pseudo specific area 34 (YES in S6103), the pseudo V area winning flag is turned ON (S6104). Then, it is determined whether or not the movable piece pattern 1 is set (S6105). If the movable piece pattern 1 is set, a special big hit game is being executed or a small hit game with a pending run is being executed. Therefore, an effect start command for performing a movable piece successful effect is displayed in the output buffer of the RAM 94. Set (S6106).

  The movable piece success effect is an effect of displaying the character image of “V” on the display screen 7a after displaying the image of the main character in the motif of the pachinko gaming machine 1 on the display screen 7a (FIG. 53D). ) Or FIG. 52 (e)). Due to this effect, the player has won a jackpot to play a special jackpot game (in the case shown in FIG. 53 (d)), or even if it is a jackpot, there will be a holding run and the jackpot game will be executed immediately. (Case shown in FIG. 52 (e)). That is, the movable piece success effect corresponds to a winning notification effect for notifying the winning of the jackpot. Furthermore, the display of the character image of “V” here has a meaning as a big win winning notification. It should be noted that the movable piece success effect when the special jackpot game is being executed may include an effect after the opening of the first first prize opening 30 in the second round. Of course, effects such as music effects may be set separately for the effects after the opening of the first first prize opening 30 for the second time in the 1R.

  Returning to FIG. 48, if the movable piece pattern 1 is not set in step S6105 (NO in S6105), that is, if the movable piece pattern 2 is set, a small hit game without a holding sequence is being executed. An effect start command for performing the movable piece failure effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S6107). The movable piece failure effect will be described later.

  When the movable piece pattern 2 is set, the passing of the game ball to the pseudo specific area 34 can hardly occur. Therefore, the process of step S6107 is hardly performed. In the unlikely event that a pass to the pseudo specific area 34 is made during a small hit game without a holding sequence, a movable piece failure effect can be executed. According to this, it is possible to prevent the player from misunderstanding that the successful winning of the movable piece is executed even though the jackpot is not won and the player wins the jackpot.

  [Movable piece stop process] As shown in FIG. 49, in the movable piece stop process (S6012), first, the production control microcomputer 91 performs a simulation with the set movable piece pattern (movable piece pattern 1 or movable piece pattern 2). A closing setting for ending the operation of the sorting member 76 is performed (S6201). Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a value “0” indicating that the pseudo distribution member 76 is not operating in the movable piece operation flag (S6202). Thereby, in the above-mentioned movable piece control process (FIG. 47), YES is determined in step S6003, and the processes in steps S6013 to S6015 are executed.

  Thereafter, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the pseudo V region winning flag is ON (S6203). If it is ON (YES in S6203), since the movable piece success effect (S6106) or the movable piece failure effect (S6107) has already been performed, this process is finished as it is. On the other hand, if the pseudo V region winning flag is not ON (NO in S6203), it is subsequently determined whether or not the movable piece pattern 1 is set (S6204). If the movable piece pattern 1 is set (YES in S6204), a special big hit game is being executed or a small hit game with a reserved run is being executed. Is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S6205).

  In the movable piece revival effect, first, a character image of “failure” is displayed large on the display screen 7a, and then the image of the main character in the motif of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is displayed on the display screen 7a as in the case of the movable piece success effect. This is an effect of displaying the character image “V” on the display screen 7a, and then displaying the character image “V” (see FIG. 53C or FIG. 52D). After making the player think that he / she has not won the jackpot, the fact that he / she actually won the jackpot for the special jackpot game (the case shown in FIG. 53 (c)) It is notified that the jackpot game is executed immediately (the case shown in FIG. 52 (d)).

  In other words, this movable piece revival effect is performed through a non-winning notification effect (display of a character image of “failure”) for notifying the winning of the jackpot, and a winning notification effect (notice of the image of the main character) that notifies the winning of the jackpot. Display and display of a character image of “V”). Note that the movable piece revival effect may be one in which the winning notification effect is performed without passing through the non-winning notification effect. In addition, in the small hit game with a holding sequence, the timing of displaying the image of the hero character and the character image of “V” may both be displayed before the end of ED, or only the image of the hero character. May be displayed before the end of the ED, and the character image “V” may be displayed after the end of the ED, or both may be displayed after the end of the ED. The display after the end of the ED may be performed based on the effect start command for the continuous standby effect in step S5007. In this embodiment, at least the image of the main character is displayed before the end of ED.

  In this embodiment, the movable piece revival effect is performed because the opening of the first big prize opening 30 is as short as 1.6 seconds, so even if a game ball is thrown in, the first big prize prize opening This is because it is conceivable that no single ball will be won in 30.

  Returning to FIG. 49, if the movable piece pattern 1 is not set in step S6204 (NO in S6204), that is, if the movable piece pattern 2 is set, a small hit game without a holding sequence is being executed. An effect start command for performing the movable piece failure effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S6206).

  The movable piece failure effect is an effect in which a character image of “failure” is displayed largely on the display screen 7a (see FIG. 52C). By this effect, the player knows that the small hit game is being executed and that the big hit is not won. In other words, this movable piece failure effect corresponds to a non-winning notification effect for notifying the non-winning of the jackpot. In addition, what kind of image is displayed as the above-mentioned movable piece success effect, a movable piece failure effect, and a movable piece revival effect can be changed suitably.

7). Advantages of the present embodiment As described in detail above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a short opening game of the special jackpot game (the first opening of the first big winning opening 30 for 1.6 seconds and the subsequent 17 seconds) When the passage to the pseudo specific area 34 is successful in the interval), a winning notification effect (movable piece successful effect) indicating the winning of the jackpot is performed (see FIG. 53 (d)). Therefore, it is possible to provide game characteristics as if a big hit has occurred due to passage to the pseudo specific area 34. In other words, although it is not a game machine that can execute a so-called two-type game, the two-type game can be simulated. Note that the player recognizes that the jackpot game is being executed from the second release of the 1R in the special jackpot game and plays the game. In this special jackpot game, the 2nd opening of the 1R is a sufficiently long opening time of 27.9 seconds, so the number of prize balls that the player can acquire is not different from the normal V long jackpot.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a small hit game is executed that cannot be visually distinguished from the special open game short open game (that is, the open pattern of the opening / closing member 32 of the first big winning opening 30 cannot be distinguished). Can be done. In this small hit game, the pseudo distribution member 76 is operated with the movable piece pattern 2 (second operation pattern) that is difficult to pass to the pseudo specific area 34, and the big win is not notified (see FIG. 52C). ). Therefore, in the game of V chance aiming to pass to the pseudo specific area 34, it is expected that a special jackpot game is being executed instead of the small hit game, and the game interest by the pseudo two-type game is enhanced. This can be further enhanced.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, after closing the first big prize opening 30 in the small hit game, a non-winning notification effect (movable piece failure effect) indicating non-winning to the big win is performed (FIG. 52 (c) )reference). Therefore, it is possible to clearly show the player that the special V long jackpot is not won.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, even if the special jackpot game has failed to pass through the pseudo specific area 34 in the short open game, the long open game (the first 1 The winning of the jackpot is notified by the start of the game after the second opening of the big prize opening 30 (see FIG. 53C). Therefore, it is possible to give a surprise to a player who is disappointed by failing to pass to the pseudo specific area 34, and to enhance the gaming interest.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the pseudo specific area sensor 34a that is not directly related to the profit received by the player but only related to the effect, and the pseudo distribution member solenoid 78 are provided on the sub-control board 90 that controls the effect. It is connected. Therefore, the effect using the pseudo specific area sensor 34 a and the pseudo sorting member solenoid 78 can be freely executed by the sub control board 90 regardless of the main control board 80. Therefore, it is possible to realize a smooth execution of the effect.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, even when a small hit game is executed, numerical information (random numbers such as a big hit random number) is stored (special figure hold and hold storage) when the small hit game is executed. If there is a holding storage of the jackpot winning (usually winning the V long jackpot in this embodiment), the movable piece pattern 1 (the first operation pattern) capable of passing the pseudo-sorting member solenoid 78 to the pseudo specific area 34 is stored. ) To notify the winner of the jackpot based on the passage to the pseudo specific area 34 (see FIG. 52E). On the other hand, if there is no big hit winning storage in the holding memory at the time of executing the small hit game, the pseudo distribution member 76 is operated with the movable piece pattern 2 (second operation pattern) that is difficult to pass to the pseudo specific area 34. The winning of the jackpot is not notified (see FIG. 52 (c)). Therefore, even when a small win is won, the big win may be notified, so that the player can be surprised and the interest of the game can be improved. More specifically, even if the player recognizes that it is a jackpot due to the stop mode of the special symbol, even if the player wins a big hit, the player who is paying attention to the special symbol is particularly surprised It becomes possible.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, even if the small hit game in which the pseudo sorting member 76 is operated in the movable piece pattern 1 fails to pass through the pseudo specific area 34, the movable piece revival effect produces a big hit. The winning is notified (see FIG. 52 (d)). Therefore, it is possible to give a surprise to a player who is disappointed by failing to pass to the pseudo specific area 34, and to enhance the gaming interest.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is determined in advance (step S4602) that a game aiming to pass through the pseudo specific area 34 is performed (that is, a special big hit game or a small hit game is executed). Based on the result, notification is made from the change display of the special symbol before the change display of the special symbol that triggers the occurrence of the game (see FIG. 50). Suppose that the execution of a game aiming for passage to the pseudo specific area 34 is announced after the special big hit game or the small win game is started until the first big prize opening 30 is released. Since there is a need to take enough, there is a risk that the game will be delayed. However, according to this embodiment, since the execution of such a game is sufficiently announced before the start of the special jackpot game or the small jackpot game, it is not necessary to take a particularly long opening time of the special jackpot game or the jackpot game. It is possible to keep a smooth game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the electric chew 22 can be opened long even in the low probability low base state (see long open TBL1 in FIG. 14). Therefore, even if the player is playing left-handed, a game of V chance that aims at the pseudo specific area 34 may occur depending on the result of the lottery shown in FIG. In this case, since the player has to change the way to hit right, the announcement is announced as in the present embodiment, so that the player does not miss the chance to win the first big prize opening 30. It is possible to make a right strike.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first large winning device (first special winning means) 31 having the pseudo specific area (first specific area) 34 and the first specific area (second specific area) 39 having the specific area (second specific area) 39. And two major winning devices (second special winning means) 36. If there is a passage to the pseudo specific area 34 in the short open game of the special jackpot game, the jackpot winning is notified (see FIG. 53 (d)). In addition, the second big prize opening 35 is opened as an opening other than the opening during the short opening game of the special jackpot game, and if there is a passage to the specific area 39 at that time, the high probability state is controlled (in step S2301). If YES, execute S2304). Therefore, it is possible to provide a new game property that can occur when two specific areas having different roles pass during one jackpot game (during special jackpot game).

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, whether or not the passage to the pseudo specific area 34 is possible is determined by the operation pattern (the movable piece pattern 1 or the movable piece pattern 2) of the pseudo sorting member 76. On the other hand, whether to allow passage to the specific area 39 is determined by the opening pattern (V short opening pattern or V long opening pattern) of the opening / closing member 37 of the second big prize opening 35. Therefore, the role of the pseudo specific area 34 and the main specific area 39 (the pseudo specific area 34 is different from each other) due to the difference in operation modes of these movable objects (the pseudo distribution member 76 and the opening / closing member 37 of the second big prize opening 35). It is possible to clearly indicate the specific area 39 for probability change operation only for the purpose of production.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the four fluctuations of the second special symbol after the small hit game is executed (the fluctuation of the upper limit number of the second special figure holding) is a variation pattern that can be selected in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In particular, a variation pattern is selected based on a special variation pattern determination table in which only a variation pattern with a relatively short variation time is selected (see step S1602). Therefore, the big hit game is smoothly executed after the small hit game with the holding sequence. Only when it is determined that there is a pending run at the start of the execution of the small hit game (when YES is determined in step S5116 or S5140), the special pattern change pattern after execution after the small hit game is determined as the special variation pattern determination. You may make it select based on a table.

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

  In the above embodiment, the special jackpot game is a short open game up to the middle of the first round, and the long open game is started from the middle of the first round. On the other hand, all of the 1R games may be short-open games, and the long-open game may be started from the 2R game. Moreover, you may comprise so that the short open game in a special jackpot game may be performed over multiple rounds. When the first big prize opening 30 is opened a plurality of times as a short opening game, the number of times the first big prize opening 30 is opened in the small hit game is set to a plurality of times.

  In addition, the special jackpot game may be a game in which a short open game is further performed after a long open game, or a game in which a short open game and a long open game are further performed after a long open game. Good. As an example of the former, as in the V short jackpot of the present embodiment, 14R or later of all 16Rs may be opened with a short opening pattern. As examples of the latter, 6R to 10R in all 16 are opened with a short opening pattern, and 11R and later are opened again with a long opening pattern, or the first of 6R in all 16R is opened with a short opening pattern. In the middle of 6R, a long open pattern is used.

  Further, in the above embodiment, whether or not there is storage of numerical information determined to be a normal V long jackpot in the second special figure hold in the determination of the presence or absence of the hold run at the start of the execution of the small hit game (step S5116 or S5140) However, what type of jackpot is determined to be a pending run can be changed as appropriate according to the type of jackpot in the gaming machine. That is, the determination target of presence / absence of a reserved run is not limited to the normal V long jackpot. However, even if there is storage of numerical information determined to be a special V long jackpot in the second special figure hold, it is better not to determine that there is a hold sequence. In this case, the V chance effect may be performed again.

  In the above embodiment, the specific area sensor 39a is provided separately from the second big prize opening sensor 35a. However, the second big prize opening sensor 35a may also serve as the specific area sensor 39a. In other words, the second grand prize winning opening 35 may serve as the specific area 39. In this case, the distribution member 71 and the non-specific area sensor 70a (that is, the non-specific area 70) are not necessary. In this case, the V short opening pattern (second opening pattern) is set to an opening mode in which the second large winning opening 35 is almost impossible to win, and the V long opening pattern (first opening pattern) is set to the second large winning opening. 35 may be an easy-to-win open mode. Also, a part of the opening period of the second grand prize winning opening 35 may function as a specific area, and the other opening period may function as a non-specific area. Also in this case, the distribution member 71 is not necessary.

  In the above embodiment, the game machine is controlled to a high probability state based on the passage to the specific area 39 (so-called V chance machine). However, regardless of the passage to the specific area 39, the type of winning jackpot ( It may be a gaming machine controlled to a high probability state based on the type of special symbol.

  In the above embodiment, the game machine is configured such that a small hit game can be executed. However, the game machine may be configured such that a small hit game is not executed. In other words, it may be a gaming machine that does not win a small hit. In this case, as a matter of course, the announcement notice is made when there is a reserved storage determined to be a special V long jackpot.

  Moreover, in the said form, the effect image shown in FIG. 50 was displayed on the display screen 7a as a specific notification display which can make a player's attention point to the pseudo specific area 34. FIG. On the other hand, it is good also as a specific notification display to provide a light emission part (for example, LED) in the position of the pseudo specific area 34, and to make this light emission part light-emit. It is sufficiently possible that the player's attention can be directed to the pseudo specific area 34 by the light emission of the light emitting unit. Of course, you may comprise so that light emission of this light emission part and the display of the effect image shown in above-mentioned FIG. 50 may be performed together. In this way, the player's attention can be more easily directed to the pseudo specific area 34.

  In the above embodiment, four random numbers such as jackpot random numbers are acquired as random numbers (numerical information) acquired based on winning to the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21. Based on the acquired random number, it may be determined whether or not the jackpot is large, the type of jackpot, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of variation pattern. 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.

  Further, the rules (see FIG. 15) regarding the generation of the start winning command may be changed as appropriate. For example, the start winning command may not include information on the number of special charts held or information on the gaming state. It is only necessary to include at least information about whether or not the big hit and the small hit are true and the hit type.

  Further, when the game control microcomputer 81 makes a start winning prize, it makes a copy of various random values acquired by the winning (referred to as a random number for preliminary determination), and whether or not it is a big hit or a small hit based on the preliminary determination random number, The winning prize command that reflects the judgment result is determined in advance (the judgment before the execution of the variation display of the special symbol based on the winning), the type of winning, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of variation pattern You may make it produce | generate. Even in this way, the effect control microcomputer 91 that has received the start winning command can determine whether or not the big win and the small win are successful and the winning type by analyzing the start winning command. Further, the game control microcomputer 81 directly transmits information on various random values acquired based on the start winning to the effect control microcomputer 91, and whether or not the effect control microcomputer 91 having received the information is a big hit or a small hit, The hit type, presence / absence of reach, and type of variation pattern may be determined in advance. In this case, a determination table of various random values is stored in the ROM 93 of the effect control microcomputer 91. Even in this way, the effect control microcomputer 91 can determine whether or not the big hit and the small hit are correct and the hit type.

  The “predetermined determination condition” referred to in the present invention means that the special symbol fluctuation display and special game are not being executed in the above embodiment, and the special figure holding storage unit 85 stores a random value such as a big hit random number. It is.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 3 ... Game area 7 ... Image display apparatus 7a ... Display screen 20 ... 1st starting port 20a ... 1st starting port sensor 21 ... 2nd starting port sensor 21 ... 2nd starting port sensor 30 ... 1st grand prize Mouth (Special prize opening)
30a ... First big prize opening sensor (special prize opening detection means)
31 ... First big prize device (special prize means)
32. Opening / closing member (first opening / closing member)
33 ... 1st grand prize opening solenoid (drive source for first opening / closing member)
34 ... Pseudo specific area (specific area)
34a ... Pseudo specific area sensor (specific area detecting means)
35. Second Grand Prize Exit (Second Special Prize Exit)
35a ... Second grand prize opening sensor (second special prize opening detection means)
36 ... Second grand prize device (second special prize means)
37. Opening / closing member (second opening / closing member)
38 ... 2nd grand prize opening solenoid (drive source for second opening / closing member)
39 ... This specific area (second specific area)
39a ... specific area sensor (second specific area detecting means)
76 ... pseudo distribution member (distribution member)
78. Pseudo distribution member solenoid (drive member for distribution member)
80 ... Main control board 81 ... Game control microcomputer 85 ... Special figure storage unit 90 ... Sub control board 91 ... Production control microcomputer

Claims (7)

Entrance detection means for detecting the entrance of a game ball to the entrance provided in the game area,
Special prize opening detection means for detecting a prize winning in a special prize opening provided in the game area, an opening / closing member for opening and closing the special prize opening, and a special area arranged downstream of the special prize opening detection means Special winning means having specific area detecting means for detecting the passage of game balls, and a distribution member for distributing whether or not the game balls detected by the special winning opening detecting means pass through the specific area,
Numerical information acquisition means for acquiring numerical information based on entrance detection by the entrance detection means;
Storage means capable of storing numerical information acquired by the numerical information acquisition means up to a predetermined upper limit number;
A determination unit for determining whether or not the jackpot is based on numerical information stored in the storage unit when a predetermined determination condition is satisfied;
A symbol display means for stopping and displaying the symbol indicating the determination result by the success / failure determination means through a variable display;
A jackpot game executing means for performing a jackpot game for opening the opening and closing member after the symbol display by the symbol display means when the determination result by the hit / fail judgment means is a jackpot winning;
The jackpot game execution means has a short opening game in which the opening and closing member is opened with a short opening pattern with a relatively short opening time, and the opening and closing member has a long opening pattern with a relatively long opening time. A game machine capable of executing a special jackpot game that performs a long open game that releases
A sorting member control means for controlling the operation of the sorting member;
Winning notification means for performing a winning notification effect indicating the winning of the jackpot,
The allocating member control means is to operate the allocating member in a first operation pattern that allows passage to the specific area in the short open game of the special jackpot game,
The winning notification means performs the winning notification effect when a passage detection is made by the specific area detecting means in the special big hit game short opening game,
Based on the numerical information stored in the storage means, the winning information includes information indicating whether or not the numerical information is specific numerical information determined by the success / failure determination means to be a specific hit for performing the special jackpot game. A winning information generating means for generating the numerical information when storing,
Based on the winning information generated by the winning information generating means, whether or not the specific numerical information is included in the numerical information stored in the storage means is determined by the success / failure determining means. Pre-determination means for determining before;
When it is determined by the prior determination means that there is the specific numerical information, the symbol based on the specific numerical information is displayed from the variable display of the symbol based on the numerical information stored before the specific numerical information. And a specific notification display means for performing a specific notification display capable of directing attention to the specific area during the variable display. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The success / failure determination unit is configured to determine whether or not the jackpot is successful based on the numerical information stored in the storage unit, in addition to the determination of whether or not the jackpot is successful.
When the determination result by the winning / nothing determining means is a small win winning, after the symbol stop display by the symbol display means, the small hit to perform the small hit game to open the opening and closing member with an opening pattern equivalent to the short opening pattern A game execution means,
The allocating member control means can operate the allocating member in a second operation pattern that is more difficult to pass to the specific area than the first operation pattern in the small hit game.
The winning notification means does not perform the winning notification effect in the small hit game in which the sorting member is operated in the second operation pattern,
The winning information generation means is based on the numerical information stored in the storage means, and the numerical information is determined as a specific value for performing the special big hit game or the small hit game by the success / failure determining means. A game machine characterized in that winning information including information on whether or not the information is generated is generated when the numerical information is stored. A gaming machine according to claim 2,
Non-winning notification means for performing a non-winning notification effect indicating non-winning to the jackpot,
The non-winning notification means performs the non-winning notification effect after the opening / closing member is closed in the small hit game. A gaming machine according to claim 2 or claim 3,
The jackpot game execution means is capable of further executing a normal jackpot game in which the long-open game is performed without going through the short-open game,
The winning information generation means determines that the numerical information stored in the storage means is a big hit for performing the normal big hit game by the success / failure determination means in addition to the information as to whether or not the specific numerical information. It generates prize information including information on whether or not it is special numerical information,
At the time of execution of the small hit game, based on the winning information generated by the winning information generating means, it is determined whether there is the special numerical information in the numerical information stored in the storage means Further provided with a small hit execution time determination means,
When the small hitting game is executed, the sorting member control means determines that the special numerical information is present by the small hitting execution time determination means, and in the small hit game, the sorting member control means operates the first member. Which is activated by a pattern,
The winning notification means performs the winning notification effect when a passage detection is made by the specific area detection means in a small hit game in which the sorting member is operated in the first operation pattern. To play. A gaming machine according to claim 4,
The winning notification means closes the opening / closing member in the small hit game when the specific area detecting means does not detect passage in the small hit game in which the sorting member is operated in the first operation pattern. A gaming machine characterized by performing the winning notification effect later. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The winning notification means performs the winning notification effect by the start of the long open game even when the passage detection is not performed by the specific area detecting means in the short open game of the special jackpot game. A gaming machine characterized by A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
A main control unit for controlling the progress of the game;
A sub-control unit that controls an effect performed as the game progresses,
The special prize opening detection means and the drive source of the opening / closing member are connected to the main control unit,
The gaming machine, wherein the specific area detection means and the drive source of the distribution member are connected to the sub-control unit.

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