JP5934981B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can display an effect hold display indicating that there is storage of numerical information that is not used for variable display of symbols in a display mode different from a normal display mode.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 is known as a gaming machine capable of displaying an effect hold display in a display mode different from a normal display mode. The gaming machine described in this document 1 determines various random number values (numerical information) acquired at the time of winning at the start opening (entrance entrance) before starting the variable symbol display based on the random number values. Pre-determining means is provided. Then, the display mode of the effect suspension display displayed on the liquid crystal display device is changed so as to suggest the jackpot expectation based on the determination result (preliminary determination result) by the prior determination means. Specifically, when a volleyball image is displayed as an effect hold display in a normal display mode, a soccer ball image is displayed. This suggests that the jackpot expectation is higher than when a volleyball image is displayed.

JP 2011-24756 A

  By the way, in the change effect (holding notice effect) of the display mode of the effect hold display based on the result of prior determination as described in the above document, the effect hold display is different when the display area of the effect hold display is shifted. Some change to a production hold display. This kind of effect change of the effect hold display is executed according to the scenario selected when the numerical information corresponding to the effect hold display is stored. However, the change effect at the time of shifting the display area of the effect hold display that has been made conventionally only suggests different jackpot expectations between the effect hold display after the change and the effect hold display before the change. It was not associated to make sense as a unit.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the problem is to give the effect hold display a different kind of fun that has not been heretofore, and to enhance the effect of the effect due to the change effect of the display mode of the effect hold display based on the prior determination result.

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

The invention according to means 1
A game board (2) in which a game area (3) in which game balls can flow down is formed;
Entry detection means (first start port sensor 20a or second start port sensor) for detecting the entrance of a game ball to the entrance (the first start port 20 or the second start port 21) provided in the game area. 21a)
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 incoming detection by the incoming 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;
Profit grant determination means for determining whether or not to give a player a predetermined profit (execute a jackpot game) based on the numerical information stored in the storage means when a predetermined determination condition is satisfied (step S1402 or A game control microcomputer 81) for executing S1407;
A pre-determination means stage for determining whether or not the numerical information stored in the storage means is specific numerical information (for example, a random value determined to be a big hit) before the determination by the profit grant determination means (step S207 Or a game control microcomputer 81 that executes S213 and the like, and an effect control microcomputer 91 that executes step S4601 and the like,
An effect hold display section (first effect hold display area 701 or a display area including the first display area 701a to the fourth display area 701d or the first display area 702a to the fourth display area 702d) corresponding to the upper limit number. Second production hold display area 702),
Production hold display means capable of displaying a production hold display indicating that the numerical information is stored in each of the display areas of the production hold display section in the storage order of the numerical information (production executing step S4302 and the like) A control microcomputer 91),
The effect hold display means can display a specific effect hold display different from the normal effect hold display (normal effect hold image 710) based on the determination result by the prior determination means (pachinko game) In machine 1)
The effect hold display means displays the specific effect hold display (specific effect hold images 721 to 724) in a display mode for each area predetermined for each display area of the effect hold display unit,
The area-specific display mode is a gaming machine that is a display mode that makes up a meaning by a group of specific effect hold display of each area-specific display mode.

  According to the first aspect of the invention, the specific effect hold display is displayed in a region-specific display mode determined for each display region each time the display region is changed in the effect hold display unit so as to match the storage order of the numerical information. The specific effect hold display displayed in each display area is a display that makes sense as a whole. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with fun that follows the meaning each time the specific effect hold display changes the display area.

The invention according to means 2
A gaming machine according to means 1, wherein
A symbol display means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S1406 or S1412) that stops and displays a symbol (special symbol) indicating a determination result by the profit grant determination means;
A variation effect display unit (the variation effect hold display area 703) for displaying the effect hold display corresponding to the change display being executed by the symbol display means,
The effect hold display means means as a group of specific effect hold display of each area display mode in the change effect display unit at the time of change display based on the storage of numerical information corresponding to the specific effect hold display This is a gaming machine characterized in that an effect hold display is displayed in a special display mode (display mode shown in FIG. 51 (f)).

  According to the invention relating to the means 2, during the variable display related to the specific effect hold display, the special display mode in which the meaning as a group of the specific effect hold display of the display mode for each region can be recognized, and the change effect display unit An effect hold display is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to convey to the player the meaning constituted by the specific effect hold display of the display mode for each region by the effect hold display displayed on the change effect display unit. Further, at the time of variable display related to the specific effect hold display, it is possible to remind the player of the specific effect hold display of each region display mode up to the change effect display unit, and as a result, it is possible to cope with the change It is possible to enhance the effect of the effect hold display.

The invention according to means 3 is
A gaming machine according to means 2, wherein
The special display mode is a gaming machine that is a display mode that sequentially switches and displays the specific effect hold display (specific effect hold images 721 to 724) of the display mode for each region.

  According to the invention relating to the means 3, at the time of variable display related to the specific effect hold display, the specific effect hold display of the display mode for each region is sequentially switched and displayed on the change effect display unit. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with the novelty in which the specific effect hold display sequentially changes during the change, thereby enhancing the effect of the effect hold display.

The invention according to means 4 is
A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 3, wherein
The specific effect hold display in each display mode by area is a character image constituting a part of a character string ("LOGO") that makes sense with the number of characters corresponding to the upper limit number of the numerical information that can be stored in the storage means It is a gaming machine characterized by being.

  According to the invention relating to the means 4, it is possible to provide the player with the pleasure of following the meaning of the character string every time the display area of the specific effect hold display changes.

The invention according to means 5 is
A gaming machine according to means 4, wherein
Each of the specific effect hold displays in the display mode by area is a gaming machine characterized in that it is a character image that constitutes a part of a character string forming the name or abbreviation of the gaming machine.

  According to the invention which concerns on the means 5, it becomes possible to appeal a model name by specific production | presentation hold display, and it becomes possible to heighten the production effect by production hold display.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it becomes possible to give the production | presentation hold display a different kind of interestingness which is not in the past, and to enhance the production effect by the production change effect of the display mode of the production hold display based on the prior determination result.

1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view of the gaming machine frame provided in the gaming machine. It is a disassembled perspective view of the front frame with which the gaming machine is provided. It is a front view of the gaming machine, (A) when the movable frame body is in the standby position, and (B) when the movable frame body is in the operating position. 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. FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of a portion A shown in FIG. 5, and is a diagram showing display devices provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the main control board of the same gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the sub control board of the same gaming machine. It is a figure explaining the detail of RAM with which a main control board is provided. It is a figure explaining the detail of RAM with which a sub control board is provided. 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 | 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 a fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flowchart of a game state reset process. It is a flowchart of a special electric accessory process. It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of 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 pending | holding number addition 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 a reservation number subtraction process. It is a flowchart of a change production end process. It is a flowchart of a special figure hold production control process. It is a pending change random number determination table. It is a change scenario random number determination table. It is a table which shows LOGO lamp special control data. It is a figure for demonstrating the production which the display mode of the production hold image and the light emission mode of the LOGO lamp interlocked. It is a figure for demonstrating the continuation of FIG.

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 a 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 according to the first embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 (see FIG. 5) attached to the gaming machine frame 50. As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine frame 50 includes an outer frame 51, an inner frame 52, and a front frame (glass door frame) 53. The outer frame (base frame portion) 51 is a vertical rectangular frame that forms the outer portion of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The inner frame (holding frame portion) 52 is a vertical rectangular frame that is disposed inside the outer frame 51 and to which the game board 2 is attached. The front frame (front frame portion) 53 is disposed on the front side of the outer frame 51 and the inner frame 52 and has a vertical rectangular shape that protects the game board 2.

  The gaming machine frame 50 includes a hinge portion 54 on the left end side. By this hinge portion 54, the front frame 53 is rotatable with respect to the outer frame 51 and the inner frame 52, and the inner frame 52 is rotatable with respect to the outer frame 51 and the front frame 53, respectively. It has become. An opening 53a is formed at the center of the front frame 53, and a transparent glass plate 55 is attached to the opening 53a so that the player can visually recognize a game area (predetermined area) 3 described later. In addition, the part located inside the opening part 53a among the glass plates 55 attached to the opening part 53a comprises the "window part" which can visually recognize the game area | region 3. FIG. A transparent synthetic resin plate or the like may be used instead of the glass plate 55. That is, the window part should just be able to visually recognize the game area | region 3 from the front.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the front frame 53 includes a base frame 56, an upper decorative unit (upper decorative portion) 200, a left decorative unit 210, a right decorative unit 220, and an operation mechanism unit 230. ing. The base frame 56 is a frame that detachably mounts the upper decorative unit 200, the left decorative unit 210, the right decorative unit 220, and the operation mechanism unit 230 on the front side (front side). Speakers 67 are provided on the left and right sides of the upper side of the base frame 56, and a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 61 for storing game balls is provided on the lower left side of the base frame 56. Further, a ball striking mechanism 57 for launching a game ball to a game area 3 to be described later is provided at the lower end of the base frame 56.

  In FIG. 3, the hit ball supply tray 61 is attached to the base frame 56, but is unitized in the operation mechanism unit 230. The operation mechanism unit 230 including the hit ball supply tray 61 is referred to as a “game medium storage tray portion”. Note that the game medium storage tray portion may be configured by the operation mechanism unit 230 excluding the hit ball supply tray 61.

  The left decoration unit 210 is arranged on the left side of the base frame 56 and includes a left decoration member 211 and the like. The right decoration unit 220 is disposed on the right side of the base frame 56 and includes a right decoration member 221 and the like. Further, the right decoration unit 220 is provided with a sword member 222 simulating the shape of a sword, and the player can push the sword member 222 downward during a performance performed as the game progresses. It is like that.

  The operation mechanism unit 230 is disposed on the lower side of the base frame 56, and includes a handle 60 for launching a game ball with a launch intensity corresponding to the rotation angle at the lower end on the right side. An excess ball receiving tray (lower plate) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the supply tray 61 is provided. On the upper side of the operation mechanism unit 230, there are provided an effect button 63 and a select button (cross key) 68 that can be operated by the player at the time of an effect executed as the game progresses.

  The upper decoration unit 200 is arranged on the upper side of the base frame 56, and the upper decoration unit 200, the left decoration unit 210, the right decoration unit 220, and the operation mechanism unit 230 are attached to the base frame 56. Therefore, it protrudes most forward (see FIG. 1). That is, the dimension in the front-rear direction of the upper decorative unit 200 is longer than the dimension in the front-rear direction of any unit attached to the base frame 56. Thereby, in the front frame 53 of the present embodiment, the upper decoration unit 200 is emphasized, and has a greater impact than the conventional front frame.

  As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the upper decoration unit 200 includes a box-shaped storage portion 290 whose upper side is open, a left movable body 600L and a right movable body 600R that are stored in the storage portion 290. It has. A rotating shaft 441 that is substantially along the front-rear direction is attached to the center of the housing portion 290 in the left-right direction so as to be inclined downward toward the front. The left movable body 600L and the right movable body 600R are rotatably attached to the rotation shaft 441.

  Specifically, the left movable body 600L is displaced to the operating position shown in FIG. 4B by rotating 90 degrees clockwise from the standby position shown in FIG. Along with such displacement of the left movable body 600L, the right movable body 600R is displaced to the operating position shown in FIG. 4B by rotating 90 degrees counterclockwise from the standby position shown in FIG. To do. The surfaces 612 and 612 that form part of the upper wall surface of the upper decorative unit 200 when the movable bodies 600L and 600R are in the standby position are substantially along the vertical direction when the movable bodies 600L and 600R are in the operating position. They are engaged with each other and do not appear in the table.

  A design of the left half of the dog's face is given to the front side of the left movable body 600L, and a design of the right half of the dog's face is given to the front side of the right movable body 600R. For this reason, when the movable bodies 600L and 600R are in the operating position, a decorative form of the dog's face is formed by both the movable bodies 600L and 600R. Each movable body 600L, 600R is provided with ear members 614, 614 that imitate the ears of dogs. The ear members 614 and 614 are displaced from the non-projecting state stored inside the movable bodies 600L and 600R to the projecting state projecting outside after the movable bodies 600L and 600R are displaced to the operating positions.

  Here, the left movable body 600L and the right movable body 600R of the present embodiment are, as shown in FIG. 4A, a rotation standby position (below the upper edge 50U of the gaming machine frame 50 (front frame 53)). Displacement (movement) from the “standby position” to a rotational operation position (also simply referred to as “operation position”) located above the upper edge 50U of the gaming machine frame 50 as shown in FIG. It is possible. In the conventional gaming machine, the movable body provided in the gaming machine frame did not displace beyond the upper, lower, left, and right frame edges of the gaming machine frame. Can be given to the player. The left movable body 600L and the right movable body 600R are collectively referred to as a frame movable body 600.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, a movable body return button 323 is provided on the left side of the housing portion 290. The movable body return button 323 is a button for returning the frame movable body 600 to the standby position by an operation of a player or the like. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the movable frame body 600 protrudes upward from the upper edge 50 U of the gaming machine frame 50, so that an upward installation object (such as the number of jackpots) that is installed above the gaming machine in the hall. The frame movable body 600 is positioned between the data counter 150 and the like to be displayed and the player, and there is a possibility that the player can hardly see the upper installation object (see FIG. 4B). Therefore, a movable body return button 323 is provided so that the movable frame body 600 can be returned to the standby position based on an arbitrary operation by a player or the like.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 4A and 1, a frame lamp (light emitting means) 66 is provided on the front wall portion 291 of the housing portion 290. Specifically, the frame lamp 66 includes a first light emitting unit 341, a second light emitting unit 342, a third light emitting unit 343, and a fourth light emitting unit 344 in order from the left side to the right side. Each light emission part 341-344 is corresponded to the light emission part for effects. The first light emitting unit 341 has an “L” shape in front view, the second light emitting unit 342 has an “O” shape in front view, and the third light emitting unit 343 has a “G” shape in front view. The fourth light emitting unit 344 has an “O” shape when viewed from the front.

  In more detail, each light emission part 341,342,343,344 is distribute | arranged to the back of the translucent part 341a, 342a, 343a, 344a imitating the shape of the alphabet, and the translucent part 341a, 342a, 343a, 344b. And full-color LEDs 341b, 342b, 343b, and 344b (see FIG. 4A). In addition, the front surface of each translucent part 341a, 342a, 343a, 344a protrudes ahead rather than the surrounding surface. Thereby, the shape of the alphabet is emphasized.

  The frame lamp 66 forms a series of meaningful character strings composed of “LOGO” by the light emitting portions 341, 342, 343, and 344 formed in this alphabet. The “LOGO” means an abbreviation of the model name of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (that is, a model name logo).

  Next, the game board 2 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, 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. 9). 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. The image display device may be another image display device such as an organic EL display device. On the display screen (effect display section) 7a of the image display device 7, effects that perform variable display of effect symbols (decorative symbols) 8L, 8C, 8R synchronized with variable display of a first special symbol and a second special symbol described later. There is a symbol 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. 7), which will be described later, and a combination of the left, middle and right effect symbols. The result of variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

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

  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.

  Further, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 has an effect on hold image (corresponding to an effect hold display, for example, an image 710 including a triangular emblem shown in FIG. 50A) according to the number of first special figure hold to be described later. ) To display a first effect hold display area (first effect hold display section) 701 and a second effect hold display area (second effect hold display area to display an effect hold image according to the number of second special figure hold to be described later). There are an on-hold display unit 702 and an on-change effect display area (corresponding to the on-change effect display unit) 703 that displays an on-hold effect image corresponding to the change.

  More specifically, the first effect hold display area 701 includes four display areas. That is, the first effect hold display area 701 includes three first display areas 701a corresponding to the first first special figure hold, second display areas 701b corresponding to the second first special figure hold, and three pieces. A third display area 701c corresponding to the first special figure hold of the eye and a fourth display area 701d corresponding to the fourth first special figure hold are included. The second effect hold display area 702 also includes four display areas. In other words, the second effect hold display area 702 includes a first display area 702a corresponding to the first second special figure hold, a second display area 702b corresponding to the second second special figure hold, and three pieces. It includes a third display area 702c corresponding to the second special figure hold of the eye and a fourth display area 702d corresponding to the fourth second special figure hold.

  By displaying the production hold image, the number stored in the first special figure hold display 43a (see FIG. 7) described later and the second special figure hold display 43b described later are displayed. The number of stored second special figure holds can be easily shown to the player.

  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. 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).

  In the upper right of the first start port 20 in the game area 3, a first grand prize device (a first special variable prize device, a first special variable prize means) having a first grand prize port (first special prize port) 30 is provided. ) 31 is provided. The first grand prize winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member (first special prize opening opening / closing member) 32, and opens and closes the first grand prize 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. 8). The first grand prize opening 30 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 32 is open.

  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. 8). 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.

  In addition, a gate (passage area) 28 through which a game ball can pass is provided above the first big prize opening 30 in the game area 3. The passage of the game ball to the gate 28 triggers the execution of a normal symbol lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number (per random number)) for determining whether or not to open the electric chew 22.

  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. Variable winning means) 36 is provided. The second big prize winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (second special prize opening opening / closing member, blade member) 37, and opens / closes the second big prize winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The opening / closing member 37 is driven by a second big prize opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 8). 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. 6 (A), inside the second grand prize-winning device 36, a specific area (V area) 39 through which the game ball that has passed through the second major prize-winning opening 35 can pass and non- A specific region 70 is formed. In the second grand prize-winning device 36, a second grand prize port sensor 35a for detecting the winning of a game ball to the second big prize port 35 is disposed upstream of the specific area 39 and the non-specific area 70. . The specific area 39 is provided with a specific area sensor 39 a that detects the passage of a game ball to the specific area 39. Further, the non-specific area 70 is provided with a non-specific area sensor 70 a that detects the passage of a game ball to the non-specific area 70. In addition, the second grand prize winning device 36 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, and the distribution that drives the distribution member 71. And a member solenoid 73. 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.

  FIG. 6A shows when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized. As shown in FIG. 6A, 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. 6B shows a state where the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized. As shown in FIG. 6B, when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized, the distribution member 71 is in the second state that prevents the game ball from passing to the specific area 39. When the distribution member 71 is in the second state, the game ball that has won the second big prize opening 35 rolls on the upper surface of the distribution member 71 after passing through the second big prize opening sensor 35a, so that Pass through the specific area 70. This game ball route is referred to as a second route.

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

  Returning to FIG. 5, 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 winning in the first starting port 20 by left-handed. On the other hand, it is possible to aim to pass to the gate 28 by right-handed, and to win the second starting port 21, the first big winning port 30, and the second big winning port 35.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, a display device 40 is arranged at the right center of the game board 2. As shown in FIG. 7, the display 40 includes a first special symbol display 41a for variably displaying the first special symbol, a second special symbol indicator 41b for variably displaying 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 first starting port 20 or the second starting port is displayed by suspending and displaying the special symbol (an example of the symbol indicating the determination result by the profit grant determining means) after being variably displayed (variable display). The result of the lottery (special symbol lottery, jackpot lottery) based on the winning to 21 is notified. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed (the special symbol that is derived and displayed as the display result of the stop symbol and variable display) is one special symbol that is selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by the special symbol lottery. When the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (a special symbol of a specific stop mode, that is, a jackpot symbol), an open pattern corresponding to the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed (that is, the type of the winning jackpot) is displayed. Then, a special game (a jackpot game) is performed in which the first grand prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35 is opened. In addition, the opening pattern of the special winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35) in the special game will be described later.

  Specifically, the special symbol display 41 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol corresponding to the result of the jackpot lottery depending on the lighting mode. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of several types of jackpots to be described later), 1, 2, from the left such as “○ ●●● ○○ ●●” (○: lit, ●: unlit) The jackpot symbol in which the fifth and sixth LEDs are lit is displayed. In the case of a loss, a lost symbol in which only the rightmost LED is lit, such as “●●●●●●● ○”, is displayed. You may employ | adopt the aspect which light-extinguishes all LED as a loss pattern. Note that the lost symbol is not a specific special symbol. 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. 8). 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. 8), and if the winning is to the second starting port 21, the first special drawing is stored. It is memorize | stored in the 2nd special figure reservation memory | storage part 85b (refer FIG. 8) as 2 special figure reservation. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure storage unit 85, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four.

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

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

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

  Specifically, the normal symbol display 42 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 7), and displays a normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery depending on the lighting state. For example, when the lottery result is a win, a normal winning symbol in which both LEDs are lit is displayed, such as “◯◯” (◯: lit, ●: unlit). Further, when the lottery result is a loss, a normal lose symbol in which only the right LED is lit is displayed as “● ○”. You may employ | adopt the aspect which light-extinguishes all LED as a normal lose pattern. Note that the normal lose symbol is not a specific normal symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol 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 gate 28, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) obtained for the passage is stored in the general figure storage unit 86 (see FIG. 8). Temporarily stored as figure hold. There is an upper limit to the number of pending map holds that can be stored in the saved map storage unit 86, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four.

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

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

2. Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. As shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, the pachinko gaming machine 1 relates to a main control board (game control board) 80 that performs control related to game profits such as a big win lottery and a transition of the game state, 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. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 10A, the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a includes four storage areas corresponding to the number of first special figure reservations that can be stored. As shown in FIG. 10 (b), the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b includes four storage areas corresponding to the number of second special figure reservations that can be stored. Each storage area is further divided into four storage areas as shown in FIG. These four storage areas are an area for storing a jackpot random number, which will be described later, an area for storing a jackpot type random number, an area for storing a reach random number, and an area for storing a variation pattern random number.

  As shown in FIG. 8, 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 entry detecting means) 20a, a second start opening sensor (second entry detection means) 21a, a gate sensor 28, and a 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 gate sensor 28 a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first grand prize opening sensor 30 a is provided in the first big prize opening 30 and detects a game ball won in the first big prize opening 30. The second grand prize opening sensor 35 a is provided in the second big prize opening 35 and detects a game ball won in the second big prize opening 35. The specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39 in the second big prize opening 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39. The non-specific area sensor 70a is provided in the non-specific area 70 in the second big prize opening 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 70. The normal winning opening sensor 27 a is provided in each of the normal winning openings 27 and detects a game ball that has won the normal winning opening 27.

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

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

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

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

  Further, a front frame opening switch 58 that detects opening of the front frame 53 and an inner frame opening switch 59 that detects opening of the inner frame 52 are connected to the payout control board 110. When the front frame 53 is opened, a signal from the front frame opening switch 58 is input to the main control board 80 via the payout control board 110 and further input from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. When the inner frame 52 is opened, a signal from the inner frame opening switch 59 is input to the main control board 80 via the payout control board 110, and further input from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90.

  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. 9, an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “effect control microcomputer”) 91 that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the sub-control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM 93 that stores programs for controlling effects as the game progresses, a RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 92 that executes the programs stored in the ROM 93. . The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits / receives data to / from other boards via an input / output circuit (I / O port unit) 97. The input / output circuit 97 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 91. The ROM 93 may be externally attached.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 11A, the RAM 94 stores a first special figure holding effect capable of storing a first start winning command (detailed later) and the like specified based on a winning at the first starting port 20. A storage unit 95a, a second special drawing hold effect storage unit 95b capable of storing a second start winning command (detailed later) and the like specified based on a winning to the second starting port 21, a first special symbol and The variation effect storage unit (0th storage area) 95c common to the second special symbol is provided. As shown in FIGS. 11 (b) and 11 (c), each special figure hold effect storage unit has four storage areas (first storage area to fourth storage) corresponding to the number of special figure hold that can be stored. Area). Further, each storage area includes four storage areas as shown in FIG. These four storage areas are a start winning command storage area for storing a start winning command, and a hold for storing data (special figure hold display form data) indicating a display form of an effect hold image (special figure hold image) described later. They are a display mode data storage area, a pending change random number storage area for storing a pending change random number described later, and a changed scenario random number storage area for storing a changed scenario random number described later. The variation effect storage unit 95c also includes these four storage areas.

  As shown in FIG. 9, 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.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 receives a frame lamp 66 (hereinafter also referred to as “LOGO lamp 66”) provided in the gaming machine frame 50 via the lamp control board 107 based on a command received from the main control board 80. , And the lighting control of the board lamp 5 provided in the game board 2 is performed. The frame lamp 66 is connected to the lamp control board 107 via the frame lamp relay board 109. The LOGO lamp 66 includes a first light emitting unit (also referred to as “L” lamp) 341, a second light emitting unit (also referred to as “O” lamp) 342, and a third light emitting unit (also referred to as “G” lamp) 343. And a fourth light emitting unit (also referred to as “O” lamp) 344 (see FIGS. 1 and 4A).

  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. 5) connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 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. 5) that is compactly folded and stored in the peripheral portion (upper portion in the present embodiment) of the display screen 7a, and the central portion of the display screen 7a is moved from the stored state. It can be displaced to an exposed state (not shown) that is exposed in front of substantially the entire region.

  The effect control microcomputer 91 operates the movable frame body 600 (see FIG. 4) connected via the frame relay board 99 based on the command received from the main control board 80. That is, each motor 521 for driving the left and right movable bodies 600L and 600R is operated. The frame movable body 600 is provided with respective photosensors 531 for reading the standby positions (origin positions) and operation positions of the left and right movable bodies 600L and 600R.

  Specifically, the production control microcomputer 91 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode of the frame movable body 600 and the panel movable body 15, and the panel movable body 15 and the frame movable body 600 according to the operation pattern data. To control the operation. 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. Alternatively, the movable frame body 600 may be connected to the lamp control board 107 so that the lamp control board 107 controls the operation of the movable frame body 600. 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, a select button detection switch 68a, and a movable body return button detection switch 323a via a frame relay board 99. The effect button detection switch 63a detects that the effect button 63 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. The select button detection switch 68a detects that the select button 68 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. The movable body return button detection switch 323a detects that the movable body return button 323 (see FIG. 4A) has been pressed. When each button (effect button 63, select button 68, movable body return button 323) is pressed, each switch (effect button detection SW 63a, select button detection SW 68a, movable body return button detection SW 323a) to the sub-control board 90 A signal is output.

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

  There are several types of jackpots. The types of jackpots are as shown in FIGS. As shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, 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.

  More specifically, “V long jackpot” has a total number of rounds of 16R. From 1R to 13R and 15R, the first grand prize opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R. 14R and 16R open the second grand prize opening 35 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, “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. 6 (B)) to the first state (see FIG. 6 (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. 12, in the lottery for the first special symbol (Special Figure 1), the jackpot distribution rate is 50% for the V long jackpot and 50% for the V short jackpot. On the other hand, the jackpots won in the lottery of the second special symbol (special chart 2) are all V long jackpots. In other words, when a big win is won by a lottery based on a winning to the second starting port 21 that can be entered by executing electric support control, which will be described later, the V long jackpot is always made. Thus, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, the game ball 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.

  Here, in the present pachinko gaming machine 1, the lottery for determining whether or not the jackpot is won is performed based on the “big hit random number”, and the lottery for the type of winning jackpot is performed based on the “big hit type random number”. As shown in FIG. 14A, 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, 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. 15A). That is, when the probability variation function of the special symbol display 41 is activated, the probability that the display result of the special symbol variable display by the special symbol display 41 (that is, the stop symbol) becomes a jackpot symbol compared to when the special symbol display 41 is not activated. Becomes higher.

  In addition, a state in which the function for reducing the variation time of the special symbol display 41 is in operation is referred to as “time-short state”, and a state in which the special symbol display 41 is not in operation is referred to as “non-time-short state”. In the short-time state, the variation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of variation display to the time when the display result is derived and displayed) is shorter than in the non-short-time state. That is, the variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern table that is determined so that a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected more than in the non-temporal state (see FIG. 16). 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 special-patch holding pace is accelerated, and an effective winning (a winning that can be stored as a special-pending hold) at the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with smooth progress of the game.

  The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 may be activated at the same time, or only one of them may be activated. The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41. That is, the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in the time-short state and do not operate in the non-time-short state. Therefore, in the short time state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-short time state. In other words, a hit determination (ordinary symbol determination) is performed using a normal symbol per-decision table having more normal symbol random numbers (per hit random) determined to be hit than a normal symbol per-decision table used in a non-time-saving state ( (See FIG. 15C). That is, when the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable symbol normal display by the normal symbol display 42 becomes the normal winning symbol is higher than when the normal symbol display 42 is not activated. .

  In the short time state, the normal symbol fluctuation time is shorter than in the non-short time state. In this embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the non-short-time state, but is 1 second in the short-time state (see FIG. 15D). Furthermore, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than that in the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 17). That is, the open time extension function of the electric chew 22 is activated. In addition, in the short time state, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than that in the non-short time state (see FIG. 17). 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”. A state in which a special game (a jackpot game) is being executed is referred to as a “special game state (a jackpot 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 if the game ball is advanced to the right game area 3B (see FIG. 5) 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 gate 28 which is a trigger for the normal symbol lottery. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of start prizes (win prizes at the start opening) rather than left-handed. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, a right-handed game is played even during a big hit game.

  On the other hand, in the low base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by making the game ball enter the left game area 3A (see FIG. 5) 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 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. 20, 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 and the like (see FIG. 8) 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. 14 includes the execution period of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the other period (main timer interrupt process (S005 ) Until the next main timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

  Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), 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. 19), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), the main 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. 21, in the starting port sensor detection process (S104), first, whether or not a game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a. (S201). If the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S201), a gate passage process (S202) described later is performed. On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S201), the gate passing process (S202) is passed and the process proceeds to step S203.

  In step S203, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second start port 21, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second start port sensor 21a (S203). If a game ball has not won 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 number group shown in FIG. 14A is acquired), and the acquired special random number value is stored in the second special figure holding storage unit 85b. 2 The number is stored in the storage area (see FIG. 10B) of the second special figure storage unit 85b corresponding to the number of retained balls. Specifically, when the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is “1”, the obtained random number group is stored in the first storage area, and when the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is “2”, the second memory is stored. The acquired random number group is stored in the area. When the special figure 2 reserved ball number is “3”, the acquired random value group is stored in the third storage area, and the special figure 2 reserved ball number is “4”. In this case, the obtained random number group is stored in the fourth storage area.

  Subsequently, a second start winning command specifying process (S207) is performed. In the second start winning command specifying process (S207), based on the random value group stored in step S206, the second starting winning command is specified using the start winning command specifying table shown in FIG. Specifically, the current special figure 2 reserved ball number is “4” and the current gaming state is a short-time state, the jackpot random number is “1”, the jackpot type random number is “1”, the reach random number is “1”, If the variation pattern random number is “1”, the command “F2H41H” is specified as the second start winning command with reference to the second starting port and the portion of the short time state in the starting winning command specifying table of FIG. The command consists of 2-byte information (a 1-byte upper command (for example, F2H) and a 1-byte lower command (for example, 41H)).

  Each random number in the table shown in FIG. 18 is classified into a random number determination table (a jackpot determination table in FIG. 15A, a jackpot type determination table in FIG. 12, a reach determination table in FIG. 15B, and FIG. 16). This corresponds to the classification in the variation pattern determination table. Therefore, the identified second start winning command includes information on whether or not to win a jackpot, the type of special symbol, the presence or absence of reach, and whether or not to perform SP reach described later.

  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 short time state or a non-short time state). In addition, the value of the upper digit of the two-digit hexadecimal command in hexadecimal is information for designating the number of reserved balls (see the remarks outside the column in FIG. 18). The value of the lower digit of the lower commands is information for designating whether or not to win a jackpot, the type of special symbol, the presence or absence of reach, and whether or not 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. 14A is acquired), and the acquired random number values are obtained. Stored in the storage area (see FIG. 10 (a)) of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a corresponding to the current number of special figure 1 reservations in the first special figure storage unit 85a. Specifically, when the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is “1”, the obtained random number group is stored in the first storage area, and when the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is “2”, the second memory is stored. The acquired random number group is stored in the area. When the special figure 1 reserved ball number is “3”, the acquired random number group is stored in the third storage area, and the special figure 1 reserved ball number is “4”. In this case, the obtained random number group is stored in the fourth storage area.

  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 is specified using the start winning command specifying table shown in FIG. 18 based on the random value group stored in step S212. 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 with reference to the first starting port and the non-time-short state in the starting winning command specifying table of FIG. . The identified first start winning command includes information specifying whether or not to win a jackpot, the type of special symbol, 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. 22, in the gate-passing process (S202), the number of normal symbol reservation balls (the number of normal figure reservations, specifically, the value of a counter for counting the number of general figure reservations provided in the RAM 84) ) Is 4 or more (S301), and if the number of normal symbol holding balls is 4 or more (YES in S301), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reservation balls is not 4 or more (NO in S301), “1” is added to the number of normal symbol reservation balls (S302), and normal symbol random number acquisition processing (S303) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S303), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value, FIG. 14B) is acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in the general symbol hold 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. 23 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 determination table (FIG. 15C) corresponding to the gaming state. Then, following this determination, the normal symbol variation pattern including the normal symbol variation time is selected with reference to the normal symbol variation pattern selection table (FIG. 15D) 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 stopped at the display result (ordinary winning symbol or normal loss symbol) according to the determination result of the normal symbol random number. The normal operation status is set to “3”.

  In the normal symbol determination process (S606), the normal operation status is returned 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 electronic code corresponding to the gaming state is returned. 22 open patterns (see FIG. 17) are 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”. As a result, in the next main timer interruption process, the normal symbol standby process (S602) is executed again as the normal operation process (FIG. 23).

  [Special Operation Process] As shown in FIG. 20, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special operation process (S106) after the normal operation process (S105). In the special operation process (S106), as shown in FIG. 24, the process related to the special symbol display 41 and the special prize device (the first big prize device 31 and the second big prize device 36) is divided into four stages. “Special operation status 1, 2, 3, 4” is assigned to each stage. If the “special operation status” is “1” (YES in S1301), a special symbol standby process (S1302) is performed. If the “special operation status” is “2” (NO in S1301) , S1303: YES), special symbol variation processing (S1304) is performed, and if the “special action status” is “3” (NO in S1301, S1303, YES in S1305), special symbol confirmation processing (S1306) When the “special operation status” is “4” (S1301, S1303, and S1305 are all NO), the special electric accessory processing (S1307) as a big hit game is performed. The special operation status is “1” by default.

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

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

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

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the special symbol change display based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is “0” (YES in S1401). That is, the digestion of the second special figure hold is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special figure hold. In this embodiment, the lottery based on the second special figure hold is more likely to win the big hit (V long jackpot), which is more profitable for the player than the lottery based on the first special figure hold (FIG. 12). reference).

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

  Next, the address of the jackpot determination table (FIG. 15A) 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). And 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 jackpot determination table (FIG. 15A) (non-high probability state determination) 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), whether or not the jackpot is based on the table for the high probability state (the jackpot determination value is “0” to “649”) in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 15A). 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. 12) corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the jackpot type buffer provided in the RAM 84 (S1508). ) Finish the process. On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination (S1504, S1505) is “lost”, the special figure stop symbol data (01H) corresponding to the lost symbol is set (S1508) and the processing is terminated.

  [Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process)] The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409) have the same process flow. A description will be given collectively based on FIGS. 27 and 28. As shown in FIG. 27 and FIG. 28, in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) or the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409), first, whether or not the gaming state is the short time state (whether or not the short time flag is ON) ) Is determined (S1601). If it is not the time saving state (NO in S1601), that is, if it is not the time saving state, it is subsequently determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1602). If it is ON (YES in S1602), it is further determined whether or not the winning jackpot type is V long jackpot based on the set special figure stop symbol data (S1603). If the V long jackpot (YES in S1603), refer to the V long jackpot table during the non-time-short state (the portion corresponding to the non-time-short state and V long jackpot in the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 16) A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1 value) (S1604).

  Specifically, in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409), the fluctuation pattern P1 or P2 is selected, and in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403), P21 is selected. The variation pattern P1 is a variation pattern selected when the special figure stop symbol data is “11H” (see FIG. 12), and the final stop symbol in the variation effect of the decorative symbol is a gold symbol (V long). The variation pattern is a symbol that can be selected only when it is a big hit, specifically, a symbol “3”, “5”, or “7”. On the other hand, the variation pattern P2 is a variation pattern selected when the special figure stop symbol data is “12H” (see FIG. 12), and the final stop symbol in the variation effect of the decorative symbol is the silver symbol. Fluctuation pattern to be selected (whether it is V long jackpot or V short jackpot, specifically "1", "2", "4", "6" or "8") It is.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 16, 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 S1603 in FIG. 27, if the V long jackpot is not found (NO in S1603), the V short jackpot is won, so the V short jackpot table during the non-time-short state (the non-time-short among the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the state and the portion corresponding to the V short jackpot (S1605). Specifically, the variation pattern P3 is selected in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1409). In the special drawing 2 lottery, the V-short jackpot will not be won.

  In step S1602, if the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1602), it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is a reach-achieved random number value (S1606). As shown in FIG. 15B, 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 S1606), that is, when there is a reach loss, the reach loss table during the non-time-short state (the non-time-short state among the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 16) The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the loss with reach) (S1607). Specifically, in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409), the fluctuation pattern P4 (SP reach loss) or P5 (normal reach loss) is selected, and in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403), P22 (SP reach loss) or P23 (normal reach lose) will be selected.

  When the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1606), that is, when there is no reach loss, the reachless loss table during the non-time-short state (the non-time-short state of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the part corresponding to the loss without reach) (S1608). At the time of the loss without reach, a function of shortening and changing according to the number of reserved balls is activated. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is “3” or “4”, a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected compared to when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is “0” to “2”. It has come to be. Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P6 or P7 is selected in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409), and P24 or P25 is selected in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403).

  If it is determined in step S1601 that the gaming state is the short-time state (YES in S1601), as shown in FIG. 28, the reference variation pattern determination table is the table in the short-time state (the variation pattern shown in FIG. 16). The processing (S1609 to S1615) is performed in the same flow as steps S1602 to S1608 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. 16 (S1611). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P11 is selected in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409), and the fluctuation pattern P31 is selected in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403).

  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-jacket in the time-short state of FIG. 16 (S1612). Specifically, the variation pattern P12 is selected in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1409). In the special drawing 2 lottery, the V-short jackpot will not be won. 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. 16 (S1614). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P13 (SP reach loss) is selected in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409), and the fluctuation pattern P32 (SP reach loss) is selected in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403). It becomes. If the loss is not reached, the variation pattern is selected on the basis of the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the lossless reach in the short-time state of FIG. 16 (S1615). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P14 or P15 is selected in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409), and the fluctuation pattern P33 or P34 is selected in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403).

  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. 16), the function of the shortening variation according to the number of retained balls at the time of loss without reach is the number of retained 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. 27 (S1616), and this process ends. The set variation pattern information is included in the variation start command and sent to the sub-control board 90 by the output process (S101).

  [Special Symbol Variation Processing] As shown in FIG. 29, in the special symbol variation processing (S1304), first, the special symbol variation time (variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, FIG. 16). It is determined whether or not (see) has elapsed (S1701). If it has not elapsed (NO in S1701), this process is immediately terminated. Thereby, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

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

  [Special Symbol Confirmation Process] As shown in FIG. 30, in the special symbol confirmation process (S1306), first, a game state management process (S1801) described later is performed. Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1802). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1802), an opening pattern (see FIGS. 12 and 13 for details) corresponding to the type of the jackpot that has been won is set (S1803). At this time, the value of the round counter that counts the number of unit-open games (round games) executed during the jackpot game is set to the number of rounds according to the type of jackpot that has been won.

  The game control microcomputer 81 performs a game state reset process, which will be described later, following step S1803 (S1804). Thereafter, in order to start the jackpot game, the jackpot opening command (see FIG. 12) is set (S1805), the jackpot game opening is started (S1806), and the special operation status is set to “4” (S1807). .

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

  [Game State Management Process] As shown in FIG. 31, in the game state management process (S1801), it is first determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S2001). If it is ON, the special symbol executed during the high probability state is determined. The value of the probability variation counter that counts the number of fluctuations is decremented by 1 (S2002), it is determined whether the value of the probability variation counter is “0” (S2003), and if it is “0”, the probability variation flag is turned OFF ( S2004). If the determination result in step S2001 or S2003 is NO, the process proceeds to step S2005. In this 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 for counting 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. 32, in the game state reset process (S1804), it is first determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON (S2101). If it is ON, the probability change flag is turned OFF (S2102). In addition, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S2103). If it is ON, the time reduction flag is turned OFF (S2104). 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 Property Processing] As shown in FIG. 33, in the special electric material processing (S1307), it is first determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2201). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that all the opening of the big winning devices (the first big winning device 31 and the second big winning device 36) in the running big hit game has ended.

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

  If the decision result in the step S2203 is NO, the process is finished as it is. On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S2203 is YES, it is judged whether or not the currently executed jackpot game is a jackpot game as a V long jackpot (S2204). If 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 time to start the second round (NO in S2205), the process proceeds to step S2207. On the other hand, if it is the timing for starting the second round (YES in S2205), the V valid period setting process (S2206) is performed.

  In the V validity period setting process (S2206), 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. 34) 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. 12 and 13) according to the type of jackpot. Note that the sorting member 71 always moves with a constant motion from the start of the jackpot game (or round game). In the V long jackpot opening pattern (V long opening pattern), 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 (see FIG. 12) including information on the number of rounds is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the large winning opening is not opened a plurality of times during one round game. Therefore, in this step S2208, a round designation command is always set.

  In step S2202 of the special electric accessory processing (FIG. 33), if the big prize opening (first big prize opening 30 or second big prize opening 35) is being opened (YES in S2202), the condition for closing the big prize opening Whether or not is established is determined (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. 13) has elapsed since the opening of the special winning opening) is satisfied. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is not satisfied (NO in S2209), the process ends.

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

  On the other hand, if it is “0” (YES in S2213), the jackpot ending command (see FIG. 12) is set as the 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. 24). Thereafter, a game state setting process (S2221) described later is performed, and this process is terminated.

  [Game State Setting Process] As shown in FIG. 34, in the game state setting process (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.

  [Specific Area Sensor Detection Process] As shown in FIG. 20, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a specific area sensor detection process (S107) after the special operation process (S106). In the specific area sensor detection process (S107), as shown in FIG. 35, it is first determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2401). In the present embodiment, the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is performed only when the distribution member 71 is controlled to the first state (FIG. 6A). If there is no detection in step S2401 (NO in S2401), the process is terminated, but if there is a detection (YES in S2401), it is determined whether or not the V valid period is in effect (S2402). The V effective period is a period set in the V effective period setting process (S2206) in the special electric accessory process (FIG. 33) described above. The V effective period is set as a period during the 14th and 16th rounds of the V long jackpot.

  If it is determined in step S2402 that the V valid period is in effect (YES in S2402), the V flag is turned on (S2403), a V passing command is set (S2404), 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. In addition, the random number for effect determination includes a pending change random number described later, a change scenario random number described later, a random effect pattern determining random number for determining a variable effect pattern, an effect symbol determining random number for determining an effect symbol, There are random numbers for determining the notice effect for determining the notice effect. 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 produce various effects (effect design variation effect, jackpot effect (opening effect, round effect, ending effect) associated with the jackpot game, Perform customer waiting effects). 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, and the movable panel body 15 and the movable frame body 600 are 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 detection signals from the effect button detection switch 63a, the select button detection switch 68a, and the movable body return button detection switch 323a.

  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 panel movable body 15 and the frame movable body 600) is generated in order to drive the panel movable body 15 and the frame movable body 600 at a timing suitable for the production. Or output. The drive data set in each process in the later-described 10 ms timer interrupt process is also output in this process. That is, according to drive data, the board movable body 15 and the frame movable body 600 are driven in a predetermined operation mode.

  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 interruption process (S4010), a received command analysis process (S4301, FIG. 40) and a special figure hold effect control process (S4302, FIG. 46) described later 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. For example, when the movable frame body 600 is displaced from the standby position to the operating position, a predetermined sound effect (SE) is output. Thus, the player is notified that the movable frame body 600 is activated.

  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, a holding number addition process (S4402) and a prefetch effect determination process (S4403) described later are performed.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a change start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4404). If received, the change effect start process (S4405) and the hold number subtraction process (to be described later) S4406) is performed.

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

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4409), and if received, performs an opening effect selection process (S4410). In the opening effect selection process (S4410), the opening command (see FIG. 12) is analyzed, and an opening effect pattern (content) to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, an opening effect start command for starting the opening effect with the selected opening effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a round designation command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4411), and if received, performs a round effect selection process (S4412). In the round effect selection process (S4412), a round designation command (see FIG. 12) is analyzed, and a round effect pattern (contents) to be executed during the round game of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, a round effect start command for starting the round effect with the selected round effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4413), and if received, performs an ending effect selection process (S4414). In the ending effect selection process (S4414), an ending command (see FIG. 12) is analyzed, and an ending effect pattern (content) 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 (S4415), and if received, performs a V pass notification effect start process (S4416). In the V pass notification effect start process (S4416), a V pass notification effect start command for starting the V pass notification effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. The V pass notification effect is an effect for notifying the player that there has been a V pass. This form is an effect of displaying a predetermined V passage notification image (for example, a character image indicating a character “V”) on the display screen 7a. Note that the V passing notification effect may be in other forms such as outputting a special sound effect from the speaker 67.

  Subsequently, as another process (S4417), 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.

  [Holding Number Addition Processing] As shown in FIG. 41, in the holding number addition processing (S4402), the effect control microcomputer 91 first stores the start winning command stored in the reception buffer of the RAM 94 in the special figure holding effect storage in the RAM 94. (S4501). The first special figure holding effect storage unit 95a or the second special figure holding effect storage unit 95b. That is, if the type of the start opening 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 designated as the first special figure. This is stored in the hold effect storage unit 95a (see FIG. 11B). Further, 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 special figure holding effect storage unit 95b (see FIG. 11C). Remember. The start winning command is stored in the storage area with the smallest number where the command is not stored in the first to fourth storage areas in each special figure holding effect storage unit. As a result, the start winning command is stored in the order corresponding to the storage order of the special figure hold.

  Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 91 stores the normal display of the production hold image as special figure hold display form data in the hold display form data storage area (see FIG. 11D) of the storage area in which the start winning command is stored in step S4501. Normal mode data (01H) corresponding to the display mode (normal mode) is stored (S4502). It should be noted that the effect reserved image (normal effect reserved image) in the normal mode in this embodiment is an image 710 including a triangular emblem shown in FIG. Thereafter, the production control microcomputer 91 analyzes the start prize command stored in step S4501 (S4503), and whether the start prize command is the first start prize command specified based on the prize to the first start port 20 or not. It is determined whether or not (S4504). If it is the first start winning command, the value of the first special figure hold effect counter provided in the RAM 94 is updated by adding “1” (S4505), and the first special figure hold occurrence flag is turned ON (S4506). ) Finish the process. On the other hand, if it is the second start winning command specified based on the winning at the second starting port 21, the value of the second special figure holding effect counter provided in the RAM 94 is incremented by "1" and updated (S4507). ), The second special figure hold occurrence flag is turned on (S4508), and the process is terminated.

  The first special figure hold effect counter is incremented by “1” every time the first start winning command is received and stored in the first special figure hold effect storage unit 95a of the RAM 94. That is, the first special figure reservation effect counter counts the number of first special figure reservations (U1) that is the number of random value groups (numerical information) stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a of the RAM 84. It is a counter. Similarly, the second special figure holding effect counter is incremented by “1” every time the second start winning command is received and stored in the second special figure holding effect storage unit 95b of the RAM 94. That is, the second special figure reservation effect counter counts the number of second special figure reservations (U2) that is the number of random value groups (numerical information) stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b of the RAM 84. It is a counter.

  [Prefetch Effect Determination Processing] As shown in FIG. 42, in the prefetch effect determination processing (S4403), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the start winning command stored in step S4501 (S4601). 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 is numerical information for determining that the numerical information related to the start winning command (information of various random values used for specifying the starting winning command) is a big hit. It can be determined whether or not there is numerical information that is determined to perform SP reach.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the start winning command analyzed in step S4601 is a command indicating execution of SP reach (S4602). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18, the start winning command indicates that the SP reach is executed if the lower digit of the lower command is “1”, “2” or “3”. Therefore, here, whether or not SP reach is executed is determined based on the lower digit of the lower command of the start winning command.

  In the present embodiment, the game control microcomputer 81 that identifies the start winning command based on the numerical information, and whether the numerical information related to the starting winning command is a big hit by analyzing the specified start winning command. It is determined whether or not the numerical information (random number value) stored in the storage means (special drawing hold storage unit 85) is specific numerical information (random value determined to be a big hit) by the presentation control microcomputer 91. Is determined in advance before the determination by the profit grant determination means (before the jackpot determination). In view of the fact that the start winning command including the information indicating whether or not the game control microcomputer 81 is determined to be a big hit is generated, the advance determination means is substantially constituted only by the game control microcomputer 81. It can be said that it is done.

  If the start winning command does not indicate execution of SP reach (NO in S4602), the process ends. On the other hand, if the start winning command indicates execution of SP reach (YES in S4602), a pending change random number is acquired (S4603). That is, a storage area in which the start winning command obtained by analyzing the random number value indicated by the random number counter related to the hold change random number in step S4601 in the first special figure hold effect storage unit 95a or the second special figure hold effect storage unit 95b is stored. Is stored in the pending change random number storage area (see FIG. 11D).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines the hold change random number acquired in step S4603 using the hold change random number determination table shown in FIG. 47 (S4604). Based on this determination, it is determined whether or not to execute a prefetch hold effect (hold notice effect). The prefetch hold effect is a display of an effect hold image (specific effect hold image) of a specific form different from the effect hold image of the normal form (normal effect hold image) based on the prefetch determination result (analysis result of the start winning command). Production.

  In the present embodiment, an image including one alphabetic character as shown in FIG. 50B is a specific effect on hold image (corresponding to a specific effect hold display) 720. The specific effect reserved image 720 is an image including one of the characters constituting the character string “LOGO”, which is the model name logo of the pachinko gaming machine 1. More specifically, the specific effect hold image 720 is displayed for each display area (first display area 701a, second display area 701b, third display area 701c, and fourth display area 701d) in the first effect hold display area 701. The specific effect suspension image in the first display area 701a is an image 721 including the letter “L” (see FIG. 51E). In addition, the specific effect on-hold image in the second display area 701b is an image 722 including the letter “O” (see FIG. 51 (d)). In addition, the specific effect on-hold image in the third display area 701c is an image 723 including the letter “G” (see FIG. 50C). In addition, the specific effect on-hold image in the fourth display area 701d is an image 724 including the letter “O” (see FIG. 50B).

  In addition, the specific effect hold image in the second effect hold display area 702 is also displayed in each display area (the first display area 702a, the second display area 702b, and the specific effect hold image in the first effect hold display area 701). It is determined for each of the third display area 702c and the fourth display area 702d). That is, the specific effect reserved image in the first display area 702a is an image 721 including the letter “L”, and the specific effect reserved image in the second display area 702b is an image 722 including the letter “O”. The specific effect hold image in the third display area 702c is an image 723 including the letter “G”, and the specific effect hold image in the fourth display area 702d is an image 724 including the letter “O”. Yes.

  As described above, in this embodiment, a dedicated specific effect hold image is displayed for each display area of the effect hold display areas 701 and 702. This is referred to as a specific effect on-hold image (region-specific specific on-hold image). A model name logo (an example of specific character information) of “LOGO” can be expressed as a group of all the specific effect reserved images for each region. That is, the display mode for each region is a display mode that constitutes a meaning by a group of specific effect reserved images of the display mode for each region. Therefore, the player can enjoy following the meaning (abbreviation of model name in this embodiment) as a group of the specific effect reserved images 721, 722, 723, and 724 for each region when the effect reserved image is displayed in a shift manner. It has become.

  Returning to FIG. 42, in the determination in step S4604, a different determination table is used depending on whether or not the analysis result of the start winning command in step S4601 is a big hit. Accordingly, the prefetch hold effect is more easily executed in the case of the big hit than in the case of the loss. In addition, when this prefetch hold production is already performed, it is good to comprise so that execution of the further prefetch hold production may be prohibited.

  If the result of the determination in step S4604 is that the prefetch hold effect is not executed (no change in hold) (NO in S4604), the final display mode (final mode) of the effect hold image is the normal mode (FIG. 50 (a)). The image of the emblem, that is, the normal production hold image 710). Therefore, “01H” corresponding to the normal effect reserved image is set in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 94 as the final mode data, and the process is completed.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S4604 is execution of prefetch hold production (with hold change) (YES in S4604), the final form of the production hold image includes an alphabet such as a specific form (FIG. 50B). An image, that is, a specific effect hold image 720). Therefore, “02H”, “03H”, or “04H” is set as a final mode data in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94, and subsequently a change scenario random number is acquired (S4605).

  Here, the specific effect hold image 720 includes a specific effect hold image (green effect specific effect hold image) displayed together with the green effect image 730 (see FIG. 50B) and a specific effect displayed together with the red effect image. There is an effect hold image (red effect specific effect hold image) and a specific effect hold image (rainbow effect specific effect hold image) displayed together with the rainbow effect image. The special figure hold display mode data of the green effect specific effect hold image (also referred to as green hold image) is the specific mode data “02H”. The special figure hold display mode data of the red effect specific effect hold image (also referred to as a red hold image) is the specific mode data “03H”. The special figure hold display mode data of the rainbow effect specific effect hold image (also referred to as a rainbow hold image) is specific mode data “04H”. Note that the selection ratio of each image is set so that the degree of expectation (reliability) for the big win is higher in the order of green, red, and rainbow (see FIG. 47).

  In the change scenario random number acquisition process in step S4605, the random number value indicated by the random number counter related to the change scenario random number is analyzed in step S4601 in the first special figure hold effect storage unit 95a or the second special figure hold effect storage unit 95b. The change scenario random number storage area (see FIG. 11D) of the storage area in which the winning command is stored is stored. In step S4606, the change scenario random number acquired in step S4605 is determined using the change scenario random number determination table shown in FIG. Thereby, the change mode (change scenario) of the effect pending image is determined (S4606). The change scenario of the effect pending image is the transition of the display mode of the effect pending image corresponding to the special figure hold from when the special figure hold (the right to execute the change display of the special symbol) occurs until it disappears. It is a state.

  In the determination of this change mode, as shown in FIG. 48, according to the type of final mode data set as a result of the determination in step S4604 and the information on the number of reserves that is the analysis result of the start winning command in step S4601 Therefore, a different determination table is used. The information on the number of reservations may be acquired based on the counter value of the special figure reservation effect counter. Details of the specific change scenario will be described later.

  Here, the display of the specific effect reserved image corresponding to the change will be described. When the change of the special symbol based on the numerical information corresponding to the specific effect on hold image is started, the characters “LOGO” constituting the character string “LOGO” are displayed in the change effect on hold display area 703 in the display screen 7a. The specific effect hold images 721, 722, 723, and 724 of “L”, “O”, “G”, and “O” are displayed in a loop in this order (see FIG. 51 (f)). Thereby, at the time of the variable display of the special symbol related to the specific effect reserved image, the model name of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (in detail, the abbreviation of the model name) “LOGO” can be appealed to the player by the effect reserved image. It has become. The display mode of the specific effect hold image displayed in the change effect hold display area 703 is referred to as a special display mode. That is, the special display mode is a display mode in which the meaning as a group of the specific effect reserved images for each region can be recognized.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets change scenario data (see FIG. 48) corresponding to the change scenario determined in step S4606 in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94. Thereafter, the counter value of the current special figure hold effect counter is set in the prefetch hold effect counter that counts the number of executions of the prefetch hold effect (S4608), and the process is terminated.

  [Variation Effect Start Process] As shown in FIG. 43, in the change effect start process (S4405), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes a change start command (S4701). The change start command includes information on the change pattern set in the change pattern selection process (FIG. 27). 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. 16). Note that the game state information, symbol information, and the like acquired by the effect control microcomputer 91 can be used as appropriate in processes executed thereafter.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects a change effect pattern (S4703). Specifically, the random effect pattern determination random number is acquired, and based on the analysis result of the change start command from a plurality of tables classified according to the type of change pattern (P1 in FIG. 16). A variation effect pattern is selected by selecting one table and determining the acquired random effect pattern determination random number using the selected table. As a result, the contents of the variation effect are determined including details such as whether or not the movable frame body 600 and the movable board body 15 are movable and their timing. That is, once the variation production pattern is determined, the variation production time, the variation display mode of the production symbol, the presence / absence of reach production, the content of reach production, the presence / absence of SW production (production button production), the content of SW production, production development configuration, production The details of the contents of the variation effect made up of the background type of the symbol and the like are determined.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects effect symbols (decoration symbols) 8L, 8C, and 8R that are finally stopped and displayed in the variation effect (S4704). Specifically, a random number for determining the effect design is obtained, and one table is selected from a plurality of tables classified according to the type of special symbol and the presence or absence of reach based on the analysis result of the change start command. An effect symbol is selected by determining the obtained effect symbol determining random number using the selected table. Thereby, the combination (for example, “777” or the like) of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are finally stopped and displayed is determined.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects a notice effect (S4705). Specifically, a random number for determining the announcement effect is obtained, and one table is selected from a plurality of tables classified according to the type of special symbol and the presence or absence of reach based on the analysis result of the change start command. The notice effect is selected by selecting and using the selected table to determine the acquired notice effect random number. Thereby, the contents of the notice effects such as so-called step-up notice effects and chance-up notice effects are determined.

  Then, a variation effect start command for starting the variation effect with the selected variation effect pattern, the effect symbol, and the notice effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4706), and the variation effect start process is terminated. When the variable effect start command set in step S4706 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4305), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads a predetermined effect image from the ROM 103, and the image display device. 7 is performed on the display screen 7a.

  [Holding Number Subtraction Processing] As shown in FIG. 44, in the holding number subtraction processing (S4406), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the variation start command stored in the reception buffer of the RAM 94 (S4801). Then, it is determined whether or not the analyzed change start command is a command based on winning in the first start port 20 (S4802). If the command is based on winning at the first starting port 20 (YES in S4802), the counter value of the first special figure holding effect counter provided in the RAM 94 is decremented by "1" (S4803), The special figure hold extinction flag is turned on (S4804), and the process proceeds to step S4807.

  On the other hand, if it is not a command based on winning in the first starting port 20 in step S4802 (NO in S4802), the counter value of the second special figure holding effect counter provided in the RAM 94 is decremented by “1” ( S4805), the second special figure hold disappearance flag is turned on (S4806), and the process proceeds to step S4807.

  In step S4807, the effect control microcomputer 91 shifts the data stored in the special figure reservation effect storage unit (the first special figure reservation effect storage unit 95a or the second special figure hold effect storage unit 95b) of the RAM 94. Do. In this shift process, each data stored in the first storage area to the fourth storage area is shifted to the previous storage area, and the fourth storage area is cleared. For example, the data stored in the fourth storage area of the first special figure hold effect storage unit 95a is shifted to the third storage area of the first special figure hold effect storage unit 95a, and the fourth storage area is cleared. . In addition, the data stored in the first storage area of the first special figure reservation effect storage unit 95a is the variation effect common to the first special figure reservation effect storage unit 95a and the second special figure reservation effect storage unit 95b. The data is shifted to the storage unit (0th storage area) 95c (FIG. 11A), and the data stored in the variation effect storage unit 95c is deleted. Thereby, the data related to the previous variation effect is deleted.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the change scenario data is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94 (S4808). If the change scenario data is not set (NO in S4808), the process ends. On the other hand, if the change scenario data is set (YES in S4808), since the prefetch hold effect is being executed, the counter value of the prefetch hold effect counter is decremented by “1” (S4809), and the process ends.

  [Variation Effect End Process] As shown in FIG. 45, in the change effect end process (S4408), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes a change stop command (S4901). Then, a change effect end command for ending the change effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4902).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the fluctuation LOGO lamp special control data (see FIG. 50, one of the lamp data described above) is set (S4903). This is data that can be set in step S6006 of the special figure hold effect control process (FIG. 46) described later. The light emission control of the LOGO lamp 66 will be described later.

  If the decision result in the step S4903 is NO, the present process is finished. If the determination result is YES, the LOGO lamp special control data is cleared (S4904) and the LOGO lamp normal control data (one of the lamp data described above) is stored in the RAM 94. The predetermined ramp data buffer is set (S4905), and the process is terminated. When the LOGO lamp normal control data is output in the lamp data output process (S4202), the LOGO lamp 66 emits light in a normal light emission mode that is not linked to the display mode of the effect pending image. For example, the normal light emission mode is a mode in which all the light emitting units 341 to 344 emit white light.

  [Special Figure Reservation Effect Control Process] As shown in FIG. 46, in the special figure reservation effect control process (S4302), the effect control microcomputer 91 starts with a first special figure hold occurrence flag, a second special figure hold occurrence flag, It is determined whether either the first special figure hold disappearance flag or the second special figure hold extinction flag is ON (S6001). That one of these flags is ON is the timing of changing the display of the production hold image based on the change in the number of first special figure hold (U1) or the number of second special figure hold (U2). Means that.

  The effect control microcomputer 91 ends the process when none of the above flags is ON (NO in S6001). On the other hand, if any of the above flags is ON (YES in S6001), the contents of the flag are confirmed (S6002). That is, it is confirmed which of the first special figure hold occurrence flag, the second special figure hold occurrence flag, the first special figure hold extinction flag, or the second special figure hold extinction flag is ON. As a result, it is confirmed whether the changing special figure hold is the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold, and whether the number of special figure hold increases or decreases.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 checks the counter value of the first special figure hold effect counter and the counter value of the second special figure hold effect counter (S6003). Thus, it is confirmed how many special figure holds will be caused by a change in the number of special figure holds.

  Further, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not change scenario data is set (S6004). If not set (NO in S6004), the process directly proceeds to step S6007. On the other hand, if it is set (YES in S6004), the set change scenario data and the counter value of the look-ahead hold effect counter are confirmed (S6005), and the special figure hold display mode data corresponding to the mode to be displayed is displayed. The reserved display mode data storage area (see FIG. 11D) is overwritten.

  In the subsequent step S6006, based on the change scenario data confirmed in step S6005 and the counter value of the prefetch hold presentation counter (that is, the special figure hold display form data stored in the hold display form data storage area), LOGO lamp special control data (see FIG. 50) is set in order to link the display of the specific effect hold image 720 and the light emission mode of the LOGO lamp 66.

  Specifically, when the confirmation result in step S6005 indicates that the green reserved image (specific effect reserved image of the green effect) is displayed in the first display area 701a or 702a, “LOGO lamp special control data” 11H "(see FIG. 50) is set in a predetermined ramp data buffer of the RAM 94. When the lamp data set in step S6006 is output in the lamp data output process (S4202), the first light emitting unit (“L” lamp) 341 of the LOGO lamp 66 emits green light. Note that data corresponding to the respective emission colors for the respective light emitting units 341 to 344 of the LOGO lamp 66 is as shown in FIG. 50, and a specific description thereof is omitted. Further, an effect in which the display of the specific effect hold image 720 as the prefetch hold effect and the light emission mode of the LOGO lamp 66 are linked will be described in detail later.

  Subsequent to step S6006, the production control microcomputer 91 determines the contents of the flag confirmed in step S6002, the counter values of the first special figure hold production counter and the second special figure hold production counter confirmed in step S6003, and in step S6005. Based on the confirmed change scenario data and the counter value of the look-ahead hold effect counter (that is, the special figure hold display mode data stored in the hold display mode data storage area), the special figure hold effect indicating the contents of the display control of the hold effect image A control command is generated (S6007). Then, the special figure holding effect control command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S6008).

  When the special figure holding effect control command set in step S6008 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads a predetermined effect image from the ROM 103, and Display control of the effect hold image is performed on the display screen 7 a of the display device 7. Details of the display control of the effect hold image will be described later.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the count value of the prefetch hold effect counter is “0” (S6009). If the count value of the prefetch hold effect counter is not “0” (NO in S6009), the process proceeds directly to step S6011. On the other hand, if the counter value of the prefetch hold effect counter is “0” (YES in S6009), the change scenario data is cleared (S6010), and the process proceeds to step S6011. In step S6011, the flag confirmed in step S6002 is turned OFF. Then, this process is finished.

  The sub-control board 90 may transmit the change scenario data to the image control board 100, and cause the image control board 100 to perform detailed display control of the effect pending image according to the change scenario data. In this case, information related to the increase / decrease in the special figure hold is sent from the sub-control board 90 to the image control board 100, and the image control board 100 that has received the information related to the increase / decrease in the special figure display displays the effect hold image according to the change scenario data. You just have to do it.

  Further, the light emission control of the LOGO lamp 66 may be realized by scenario control. For example, when setting the change scenario data of the effect pending image, the light emission control scenario of the LOGO lamp 66 corresponding to the change scenario data is set, and the light emission control scenario is referred to at the timing of increase / decrease of the special figure hold. The LOGO lamp special control data may be set so as to match the display status of the specific effect reserved image.

7). Display control of effect hold image Next, display control of the effect hold image will be described in detail. As shown in FIGS. 50 and 51, the present embodiment is characterized in that a prefetch hold effect in which the display of the specific effect hold image 720 and the light emission mode of the LOGO lamp 66 are linked is performed.

(7-1. Before winning a prize)
As a premise, it is assumed that the current number of first special figure hold is “3”, and the pre-read hold effect (hold notice effect) is not executed. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 50A, in the first effect hold display area 701 of the display screen 7a, three normal effect hold images 710 indicating that there is a first special figure hold are displayed. Yes. Further, each of the light emitting units 341, 342, 343, and 344 constituting the frame lamp 66 emits light in a normal light emitting mode (in this embodiment, a mode of emitting white light). 50 and 51, the state of the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b is shown together with the display screen 7a and the LOGO lamp 66.

(7-2. Hold 4th)
In this state, when a game ball wins the first start port 20, the main control board 80 specifies the first start win command and transmits it to the sub-control board 90 (S213, S214, S101). Receiving this, the sub-control board 90 updates the counter value of the first special figure hold effect counter to “4” (S4505) and turns on the first special figure hold occurrence flag (S4506). Here, it is assumed that the start winning command specified by the main control board 80 is “E1H41H” (V long jackpot + SP reach, see FIG. 18). Then, in the pre-reading effect determination process (FIG. 42) by the sub control board 90, “green effect specific effect reserved image (green reserved image, final mode data is 02H, see FIG. 47)” ”Is selected (S4604), and the change scenario data“ 21H (see FIG. 48) ”is selected as the change scenario of the effect pending image (S4606). In this case, “21H” is set as the change scenario data of the effect hold image (S4607), and “4” is set as the number of executions of the prefetch hold effect in the prefetch hold effect counter (S4608). Note that the change scenario data “21H” is data of a scenario in which a specific effect on-hold image of the green effect is displayed from the fourth special figure hold until the special figure change related to the win is being executed. .

  Then, in the special figure hold effect control process (FIG. 46) by the sub-control board 90, “41H (see FIG. 49)” is set as the LOGO lamp special control data based on these results (S6006) and the special figure hold. A production control command is generated (S6007). When this command is output in the command transmission process (S4006), as shown in FIG. 50 (b), the character “O” is displayed in the fourth display area 701d of the first effect hold display area 701. The specific effect hold image 724 is displayed as a green hold image. That is, at the time of winning a prize at the first start port 20, the specific effect hold image 724 of “O” is displayed as a green hold image as an effect hold image for the win.

  Further, the LOGO lamp special control data “41H” set in step S6006 is output in the lamp data output process (S4202), so that as shown in FIG. The four light emitting units (“O” lamps) 344 emit green light, and the other light emitting units 341, 342, and 343 are turned off. As described above, in this embodiment, the fourth light emitting unit (“O” lamp) 344 of the LOGO lamp 66 is connected to the display of the “O” specific effect on hold image 724 as the green on hold image as described above. It is supposed to emit light in green. In other words, the fourth light emitting unit 344 corresponding to the fourth display area 701d displaying the specific effect reserved image 724 is made to correspond to the display mode of the specific effect reserved image 724 (corresponding to the specific light emission mode, here In this case, the green production hold image is emitted in a green emission color mode. According to such an interlocking effect between the display of the specific effect hold image 724 and the light emission of the frame lamp 66, the expectation of the big win is high even for hall visitors other than the player who cannot visually recognize the display screen 7a. It becomes possible to show strongly that there is.

(7-3. Hold 3rd)
Subsequently, when the special symbol variation display is finished, the next special symbol variation display is executed based on the first memory in the first special symbol hold. At this time, the sub control board 90 that has received the change pattern designation command updates the counter value of the first special figure hold effect counter to “3” in the hold number subtraction process (FIG. 44) (S4803), The special figure hold extinction flag is turned on (S4804), and the counter value of the prefetch hold effect counter is updated to “3” (S4809).

  In the special figure hold effect control process (FIG. 46), “31H (see FIG. 49)” is set as the LOGO lamp special control data based on these results and the change scenario data being “21H”. (S6006), a special figure holding effect control command is generated (S6007). When this command is output (S4006), as shown in FIG. 50C, the specific effect hold image 723 representing the letter “G” is displayed in the third display area 701c of the first effect hold display area 701. Will be displayed as a green holding image. That is, when the specific effect hold image is shifted from the fourth display area 701d to the third display area 701c, the “G” specific effect hold image 723 is displayed as the green hold image in the third display area 701c. It becomes.

  Further, the LOGO lamp special control data “31H” set in step S6006 is output in the lamp data output process (S4202), so that as shown in FIG. The three light emitting units (“G” lamps) 343 emit green light, and the other light emitting units 341, 342, and 344 are turned off. As described above, in the present embodiment, the third light emitting unit (“G” lamp) 343 of the LOGO lamp 66 is connected to the display of the “G” specific effect on hold image 723 as the green on hold image as described above. It is supposed to emit light in green. In other words, the third light emitting unit 343 corresponding to the third display area 701c displaying the specific effect hold image 723 is displayed in the light emission mode (here, the green effect hold image is associated with the display mode of the specific effect hold image 723). On the other hand, light is emitted in a green light emission mode).

(7-4. 2nd hold and 1st hold)
Thereafter, if there is no new start prize, the above-described process is performed every time the special symbol variation display is started. That is, when the specific effect reserved image is shifted from the third display area 701c to the second display area 701b, as shown in FIG. 51D, the specific effect reserved image 722 of “O” is displayed in the second display area 701b. Is displayed as a green on-hold image, and the second light emitting section (“O” lamp) 342 corresponding to the second display area 701b emits green light. Further, when the specific effect reserved image is shifted from the second display area 701b to the first display area 701a, as shown in FIG. 51 (e), the “G” specific effect reserved image 722 is displayed in the first display area 701a. Is displayed as a green holding image, and the first light emitting unit (“L” lamp) 341 corresponding to the first display area 701a emits green light.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the “O” specific effect hold image 724 displayed in the fourth display area 701d of the first effect hold display area 701 is displayed in the third display area 701c and the first display hold area 701c of the first effect hold display area 701. As the two display areas 701b and the first display area 701a are shifted and displayed, the “G” specific effect hold image 723, the “O” specific effect hold image 722, the “L” specific effect hold image 721 and their display modes Will be changed. In addition, with such display control of the specific effect hold image, the light emitting units 341 to 344 of the frame lamp 66 sequentially emit light in the light emission mode associated with the display mode of the specific effect hold image. .

(7-5. Fluctuations)
Then, when the variation display of the special symbol based on the special symbol hold corresponding to the specific effect hold image is started, the sub-control board 90 that has received the change pattern designation command performs the first step in the hold number subtraction process (FIG. 44). The counter value of the 1 special figure hold effect counter is updated to “0” (S4803), the first special figure hold disappearance flag is turned on (S4804), and the counter value of the prefetch hold effect counter is updated to “0”. (S4809).

  In the special figure hold effect control process (FIG. 46), “01H (see FIG. 49)” is set as the LOGO lamp special control data based on these results and the change scenario data being “21H”. (S6006), a special figure hold effect control command is generated (S6007), and the change scenario data is cleared (S6010). When the special figure hold effect control command is output (S4006), as shown in FIG. 51 (f), the specific effect hold image 721 of each display area 701a to 701d is displayed in the change effect hold display area 703. ... 724 are displayed as green reserved images so as to loop repeatedly in the order of “L → O → G → O”. That is, when the specific effect hold image is shifted from the first display area 701a to the change effect hold display area 703, the change effect hold display area 703 displays the specific effect hold image in the above-described special display mode. The Rukoto.

  Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 91 switches the specific effect hold image in the change effect hold display area 703 every predetermined time (for example, every 1 second) based on the time using a timer provided in the RAM 94. Perform display control. This display control may be executed by the CPU 102 of the image control board 100. Moreover, you may make it display the specific effect reservation image in a special display mode based on one moving image data in which a specific effect reservation image switches sequentially.

  Further, the LOGO lamp special control data “01H” set in step S6006 is output in the lamp data output process (S4202), so that as shown in FIG. The light emitting units 341 to 344 emit green light. Thus, in this embodiment, all the light emitting units 341 to 344 of the LOGO lamp 66 are caused to emit green light in conjunction with the display of the specific effect hold image in the change effect hold display area 703. In addition, the light emission aspect of the light emission parts 341-344 may light up all the light emission parts 341-344 all at once, and may light-emit sequentially from the left to the right.

  When the change display of the special symbol based on the special drawing hold corresponding to the specific production hold image is finished, the production control microcomputer 91 clears the LOGO lamp special control data in the change production end process (FIG. 45) (S4904). LOGO lamp normal control data is set (S4905). When the LOGO lamp normal control data set in step S4905 is output in the lamp data output process (S4202), the light emitting units 341, 342, 343, and 344 constituting the frame lamp 66 again return to the normal light emission mode. It emits light in this embodiment (a mode that emits white light).

  A detailed description of the case where another change scenario is selected will be omitted. This is because the effect hold display as shown in FIG. 48 is merely changed by the above processing. For example, when the change scenario data “32H” is selected, the green hold image is displayed until the third hold, and the red hold image is displayed from the second hold (that is, the production hold image is promoted). Thus, a special figure holding effect control command is generated in step S6007. In this case, the light emission mode of the frame lamp 66 is also promoted from green light emission to red light emission.

  In addition, with respect to the light emitting units 341, 342, 343, and 344 constituting the frame lamp 66, the light emitting units other than the light emitting units that emit light in the specific light emitting mode associated with the display mode of the specific effect reserved image are not turned off. You may make it light-emit by the light emission mode which is not linked | related with the display mode of the specific effect reservation image, such as making it light-emit in white.

8). Effects of the present embodiment As described in detail above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the specific effect hold image 720 is displayed based on the result of the prior determination (specification and analysis of the start winning command), Of the light emitting units 341 to 344 of the frame lamp 66, the light emitting unit corresponding to the display area (one of 701a to 701d) where the specific effect reserved image 720 is displayed is caused to emit light in a specific light emission mode (FIG. 50B). )reference). In other words, the interlocking display between the first effect hold display area 701 and the frame lamp 66 provides a hold display as an effect based on the prior determination result. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of the on-hold display based on the pre-determination result as compared to the conventional case. Further, even if a person who cannot visually recognize the specific effect reserved image 720 is displayed, the specific effect reserved image 720 is displayed by the light emission of the light emitting units 341 to 344, and the specific effect reserved image 720 is displayed in what number. It becomes possible to know whether the figure is displayed for the hold.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the display color of the specific effect reserved image 720 (in this embodiment, the color of the effect image 730) is associated with the light emission colors of the light emitting units 341 to 344 of the frame lamp 66 (see FIG. 48 and FIG. 48). (See FIG. 49). Therefore, it is possible to easily show the player or the like that the light emitting units 341 to 344 emit light in association with the display of the specific effect reserved image 720.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the light emitting units 341 to 344 that emit light in a specific light emission mode corresponding to the specific effect reserved image 720 constitute the frame lamp 66 provided in the gaming machine frame 50. Yes (see FIG. 1). Therefore, it is possible to show that the specific effect hold image 720 is made by the gaming machine frame 50 even for those who are difficult to visually recognize the game board 2 (for example, hall visitors other than the player). As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can attract attention from a person other than the player of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the game can be enhanced by the game that has received attention. It becomes.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, every time the specific effect hold image 720 changes the display areas 701a to 701d in the first effect hold display area 701 so that the random number values such as jackpot random numbers are stored, the display area 701a is displayed. It is displayed in the display mode classified by area determined for each of ˜701d (see FIGS. 50 and 51). Then, the specific effect reserved images 721 to 724 displayed in the display areas 701a to 701d are displayed as a whole as a whole (meaning an abbreviation of the model name in this embodiment). Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with a fun that follows the meaning each time the specific effect reserved image 720 changes the display areas 701a to 701d.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the special symbols related to the specific effect reserved image 720 are displayed in a variable manner, the meaning as a group of the specific effect reserved images 721 to 724 of the display modes for each region (in this embodiment, the abbreviation of the model name ) Is recognized in a special display mode, the specific effect hold image 720 is displayed in the change effect hold display area 703 (see FIG. 51 (f)). Therefore, it is possible to convey to the player the meaning constituted by the specific effect on-hold images 721 to 724 in the display mode for each region by the specific effect on-hold image 720 displayed in the variation on-hold display area 703. In addition, at the time of the variable display of the special symbol related to the specific effect hold image 720, it is possible to make the player recall the specific effect hold images 721 to 724 of the display modes according to each area up to the change effect hold display area 703. As a result, it is possible to enhance the effect of displaying the effect hold image corresponding to the change.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, during the variation display of the special symbol related to the specific effect reserved image 720, the specific effect reserved images 721 to 724 of the display modes for each region are sequentially switched and displayed in the variation effect reserved display area 703. (See FIG. 51 (f)). Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with the novelty in which the specific effect reserved image 720 sequentially changes during the change of the special symbol, and thereby it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect by displaying the effect reserved image.

  Further, in this embodiment, the specific effect reservation images 721 to 724 of the display modes according to each region include the number of characters according to the upper limit number of special figure reservations (four in this embodiment) that can be stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a. 4 characters) is a character image constituting a part of a character string ("LOGO") that makes sense. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with the pleasure of following the meaning of the character string every time the display areas 701a to 701d of the specific effect reserved image 720 change.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the specific effect reservation images 721 to 724 of the display modes for each area are character images that constitute a part of a character string (“LOGO”) that is an abbreviation of the model name of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, the model name can be appealed by the specific effect reserved image 720, and the effect of displaying the effect reserved image can be enhanced.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the light emitting units 341 to 344 constituting the frame lamp 66 are designed for the specific effect reserved image 720 displayed in the corresponding display areas 701a to 701d (that is, the decoration form, specifically, Is a shape imitating an alphabetic character such as “L”. For example, when the “L” specific effect hold image 721 is displayed in the first display area 701 a, the first light emitting unit 341 having an “L” shape in front view simulating the design of the specific effect hold image 721 emits light. (See FIG. 51 (e)). Therefore, it becomes possible to suggest that the light emitting units 341 to 344 are related to the specific effect reserved image 720 by the shapes of the light emitting units 341 to 344. As a result, when the light emitting units 341 to 344 emit light in a specific light emission mode, it is possible to easily show the player or the like that the light emission is made in association with the display of the specific effect reserved image 720. Become. Moreover, when the specific effect hold image 720 is displayed, the light emitting units 341 to 344 simulating the specific effect hold image 720 also emit light in a specific light emission mode, thereby displaying the specific effect hold image 720 and the light emission of the light emitting units 341 to 344. It is possible to further enhance the effect of production by interlocking with.

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

  The specific effect suspension image as a character image as in the above-described form may be an image including an image other than a character. Moreover, in the said form, although the meaning as a group of all the specific production | presentation hold images 721-724 was used as the abbreviation of the model name of this pachinko gaming machine 1, the model name itself may be sufficient. Further, the manufacturer name or abbreviation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be used. Furthermore, the meaning of the specific effect reserved images 721 to 724 for each region can be set as appropriate. For example, it may be “Chi Ya N Su” or “Gi Ki A Tsu” or any other four-character idiom. Moreover, in the said form, the upper limit number of special figure hold | maintenance which can be memorize | stored in RAM84 (for example, four if it is the upper limit number of 1st special figure hold | maintenance), and the number of characters which comprise the meaning as a group of specific production hold image 721-724 May be the same but different. For example, you may employ | adopt the image containing the character image for 2 characters as one specific production | presentation hold image.

  Moreover, in the said form, although each area specific effect reservation image 721-724 was made into the character image which comprises a meaning as a unit of a character string, it may not be a character image which comprises a meaning as a unit of a character string. For example, it is good also as the character image etc. which make the meaning (four legendary gods and beasts of Chinese legend) with 4 animals (Suzaku, Seiryu, Genbu, Hyakutori). Moreover, it is good also as a mark image etc. which make the meaning (type of playing card) by 4 (spade, clover, heart, diamond). When the specific effect reserved image is a character image or a mark image, the shape of the effect light emitting unit (light emitting units 341 to 344 of the frame lamp 66) that emits light in conjunction with the display of the specific effect reserved image is changed to the character or A shape that represents a mark is preferable.

  Moreover, in the said form, although the display mode which carries out the loop display of the specific effect hold image 721 for each area | region sequentially was employ | adopted as a special display mode of the effect hold image displayed on the said change effect hold display area 703 (FIG. 51 ( f), and a display mode in which all characters constituting the character string “LOGO” are displayed on the display screen 7a all at once. Specifically, a display mode in which the specific effect hold images 721 to 724 for each region are displayed all at once, or a display mode in which one effect hold image including the character string “LOGO” is displayed may be employed.

  Moreover, in the said form, although it was set as the structure which has the said production effect hold display area 703 for a change which displays the effect hold image which concerns on the said fluctuation | variation, the structure which does not display the effect hold image concerning the said change, ie, the said effect production hold display area for a fluctuation | variation A configuration without 703 is also possible.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the holding notice effect is performed in which the display of the specific effect hold image 720 and the light emission modes of the light emitting units 341 to 344 of the frame lamp 66 are linked, but the specific effect hold is not provided without the frame lamp 66. Only the display of the image 720 may be performed as a hold notice effect.

  Moreover, although the case where the specific effect hold image 720 is displayed as an effect hold image with respect to the first special figure hold is described as an example in the above embodiment, the specific effect hold image 720 is used as the effect hold image corresponding to the second special figure hold. Even when is displayed, an effect in which the display of the specific effect hold image 720 and the light emission mode of the frame lamp 66 are linked can be performed in the same manner. In this case, the first light emitting unit 341 of the frame lamp 66 corresponds to the first display region 702a of the second effect hold display area 702, the second light emitting unit 342 corresponds to the second display region 702b, The third light emitting unit 343 corresponds to the third display region 702c, and the fourth light emitting unit 344 corresponds to the fourth display region 702d.

  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, in the above embodiment, the numerical information acquired based on the start winning (information on various random values acquired based on the winning to the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21) is SP in the variation effect based on the numerical information. Only when the reach is to be performed, the lottery is performed to determine whether or not the pre-read hold effect is performed. That is, the processing after step S4603 is executed only when YES is determined in step S4602 of FIG. On the other hand, when receiving the start winning command, a lottery may be performed to determine whether or not the prefetch hold effect is performed (the processes in steps S4603 and S4604 are performed). Also in this case, it is preferable that the prefetch hold effect is executed with a higher probability than the case of losing when the result of the pre-judgment is a big hit, and the expectation of jackpot expectation is suggested by the execution of the prefetch hold effect. In this case, it is preferable that the execution probability of the pre-reading hold notice effect decreases in the order of SP reach, normal reach, and no reach loss.

  Further, the rules (see FIG. 18) relating to 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 sufficient that at least information on whether or not the jackpot is won is included, and information on whether or not SP reach is executed is preferably included.

  Further, when the game control microcomputer 81 makes a winning prize, it makes a copy of various random values acquired by the winning (referred to as a random number for preliminary determination) and determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the preliminary determination random number. The presence / absence of reach and the type of variation pattern are determined in advance (determined before execution of variation display of a special symbol based on the winning), and a start winning command reflecting the determination result is generated. It may be. Even in this way, the effect control microcomputer 91 that has received the start winning command can determine whether or not the jackpot is successful or whether or not the SP reach is executed by analyzing the start winning command. Further, the game control microcomputer 81 transmits the information of various random values acquired based on the start winning prize to the effect control microcomputer 91 as it is, and the effect control microcomputer 91 that has received this information determines whether or not the effect is a big hit. The presence / absence of reach and the 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 jackpot is successful or whether or not the SP reach is executed.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, it comprised so that the specific effect reservation image 720 may be displayed as an effect reservation image with respect to special figure reservation. On the other hand, you may comprise so that a specific effect reservation image may be displayed as an effect reservation image with respect to a common figure hold. In this case, the gate 28 corresponds to the “entrance entrance”. The normal symbol random number corresponds to “numerical value information”. Further, the ordinary map storage unit 86 corresponds to “storage means”. Further, the execution of the auxiliary game corresponds to “giving a predetermined profit”. Also, the numerical information determined to be per normal symbol corresponds to “specific numerical information”.

  In the present embodiment, the “predetermined determination condition” of the present invention means that the special symbol change display and the big hit game are not being executed, and the special figure holding storage unit 85 stores a random value such as a big hit random number. is there.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game area 7 ... Image display apparatus 7a ... Display screen 20 ... 1st starting port 20a ... 1st starting port sensor 21 ... 2nd starting port 21a ... 2nd starting port sensor 81 ... Game control microcomputer 84... RAM
85 ... Special figure storage unit 91 ... Production control microcomputer 100 ... Image control board 701 ... First production hold display area (first production hold display unit)
701a ... 1st display area 701b ... 2nd display area 701c ... 3rd display area 701d ... 4th display area 702 ... 2nd effect reservation display area (2nd effect reservation display part)
702a ... 1st display area 702b ... 2nd display area 702c ... 3rd display area 702d ... 4th display area 703 ... The said change production hold display area (the said change production display part)
720 ... Specific effect hold image (specific effect hold display)
721 ... Image including the letter "L" 722 ... Image including the letter "O" 723 ... Image including the letter "G" 724 ... Image including the letter "O"

Claims (4)

A game board in which a game area where game balls can flow down is formed;
Entry detection means for detecting entry of a game ball into the entrance provided in the game area;
Numerical information acquisition means for acquiring numerical information based on the incoming detection by the incoming detection means,
Storage means capable of storing numerical information acquired by the numerical information acquisition means up to a predetermined upper limit number;
Profit granting determination means for determining whether or not to give a player a predetermined profit based on numerical information stored in the storage means when a predetermined determination condition is satisfied;
A symbol display means for stopping and displaying the symbol indicating the determination result by the profit grant determination means through a variable display;
Prior determination means for determining whether the numerical information stored in the storage means is specific numerical information before determination by the profit grant determination means;
An effect hold display section including a number of display areas corresponding to the upper limit number,
Production hold display means capable of displaying a production hold display indicating that the numerical information is stored in each of the display areas of the production hold display unit in the storage order of the numerical information;
An effect display unit for change that displays an effect hold display corresponding to the change display being executed by the symbol display means,
In the gaming machine that is capable of displaying a specific effect hold display different from the normal effect hold display based on the determination result by the prior determination means,
The production hold display means displays the specific production hold display in an area-specific display mode predetermined for each display area of the production hold display section,
The area-specific display mode is a display mode that constitutes meaning by a group of specific effect hold display of each area-specific display mode ,
Furthermore, the effect hold display means, as a group of specific effect hold display of each region display mode, in the change effect display unit at the time of change display based on the storage of numerical information corresponding to the specific effect hold display. A game machine characterized by displaying an effect hold display in a special display mode that can recognize the meaning of the game. The gaming machine according to claim 1 ,
The special display mode is a display mode in which the specific effect hold display of each region display mode is sequentially switched and displayed. A gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2,
Each specific effect hold display in the display mode by area is a character image that forms part of a character string that makes sense with the number of characters corresponding to the upper limit number of the numerical information that can be stored in the storage means. A gaming machine. A gaming machine according to claim 3 ,
Each of the specific effect on-hold displays in the display mode by area is a character image that forms a part of a character string forming the name or abbreviation of the game machine.

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